Perfect Lap Podcast - A Time Attack Podcast - Ep. 63: The Time Attack Godfather - John "Nads" Naderi

In this episode, Nads shares his deep history and insights into the world of time attack racing, from its origins in Japan to its evolution in the US. We explore legendary cars, racing strategies, media coverage, and the future of time attack as a grassroots motorsport series. Nads shares his opinions on what things are right, and what could be better, in the current time attack scene, both domestically and across the globe. We discuss iconic cars, legendary drivers, the culture of Time Attack, and the future of the sport. Don't miss this one! ++++++++++ Wush Automotive is a proud sponsor of The Perfect Lap Podcast. Check out Wush's line of Wush Bespoke Wheels for fully forged wheels that can be customized to your exact needs. www.wushautomotive.com   / wushautomotive     / wushracing   Want 5% of your Wush Bespoke order? Provide the code "perfectlap" at checkout and receive a 5% discount for our loyal listeners! ++++++++++ Want MORE Time Attack content? Follow the hosts, Jager and Kilgore, and get more Time Attack content in your life! Follow Mark Kilgore:   / mkilgore_909      / @09_motorsports   Follow Mark Jager:   / jagerracing      / @jagerracing   ++++++++++ 00:00 — How Time Attack Came to America 02:39 — Choosing Buttonwillow as Time Attack’s Home 04:20 — The Japanese Roots of Time Attack 05:39 — Minimal Rules vs. Creative Cheating 07:02 — The Lost JC Menet Record 10:27 — From Global Time Attack to World Time Attack 12:16 — Why Time Attack Needs Better Storytelling 14:15 — The Problem with Unlimited Classes 15:42 — The Media Personalities Covering Time Attack 17:35 — Why Car Specs and Driver Stories Matter 21:16 — The Mike Warfield and Eastern Creek Strategy 23:16 — What Professional Drivers Bring to Time Attack 26:43 — Building the Ideal Time Attack Media Platform 30:17 — Why Long-Form Automotive Journalism Still Matters 35:31 — The Golden Era Teams and Cars 37:37 — The HKS Track Attack Altezza and “Outlaw” Cars 40:45 — Aero, Slicks, and the Limits of Technology 43:52 — Time Attack Controversy and Racing Lore 46:25 — The Cyber Evo and Bending the Rules 48:25 — When Time Attack Becomes an Arms Race 52:19 — Horsepower, Aero, and Choosing the Right Track 55:25 — Why Grassroots Tracks Matter 60:58 — The Rise and Fall of Red Line Time Attack 67:16 — Why Time Attack Needs a Pinnacle Event 69:07 — Simplifying the Rules and Racing for Time 71:55 — The Japanese Philosophy of Time Attack 77:11 — Nads’ Most Memorable Time Attack Experiences 80:24 — The Factory Chevrolet Cobalt That Changed Everything 83:13 — Professional Awesome and the Buttonwillow Curse 90:10 — The Sierra Sierra Evo Story 100:23 — What Today’s Time Attack Scene Gets Right 104:40 — Rivalries, Promotion, and Making Racing Exciting 108:52 — Why the Stopwatch Never Lies 112:01 — The Future of Time Attack Coverage 114:09 — Learning from Time Attack History 119:09 — Rapid-Fire Time Attack Questions 122:14 — Closing Thoughts and Where to Follow the Podcast