From Grassroots Racing to Öhlins: Mitch Bloom’s Motorsports Journey

What does it take to build a career in motorsports while staying connected to grassroots racing? In this episode of the Late To Grid Podcast, we sit down with Mitch Bloom from Öhlins to talk about his journey through autocross, track days, SCCA events, suspension development, and the motorsports industry. Mitch shares stories from Solo Nationals, Öhlins’ 50th anniversary celebration in Sweden, suspension testing, vintage racing at Put-in-Bay, and the wide range of racing applications supported by Öhlins. We also discuss his family’s racing history, his own track cars, a memorable brake failure at Road America, and the lessons that come from learning the hard way at the track. Whether you're interested in racing careers, high-performance driving, driver education, or simply getting more out of your car, this conversation offers plenty of insight from someone who works across both professional and grassroots motorsports. Learn more about performance driving, track preparation, and motorsports support with Atomic Autosports.