TMCP #654: Chris Smith of Smitty’s – UNFILTERED Pro-Touring Cheat Code: Which Suspension and Parts to Use to Win, Why You Need ABS, and $300K 2nd Gen Camaros Are the New Normal

The Kibbe and Friends Show Artwork The Kibbe and Friends Show Dashboard Stats Episodes Social TMCP #654: What REALLY Makes a Pro Touring Car Fast? Chris "Smitty" Smith Explains episode artwork The Kibbe and Friends Show TMCP #654: What REALLY Makes a Pro Touring Car Fast? Chris "Smitty" Smith Explains 0:00 1:04:50 Episode Description This week's episode has a little bit of everything I love. First, I share why I'm heading back to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, a place that's become much more than the world's largest aviation gathering for me. It's where I spent countless summers with my dad, and every time I go back I find myself reconnecting with those memories while getting excited about the future of aviation. This year I'm especially looking forward to seeing TurboTech's regenerative turbine engine, a technology that could completely change general aviation by delivering turbine reliability with piston-engine fuel economy. If you're an engineering geek like me, you're going to enjoy this discussion. Next, I have another Dallas Kibbe Racing Update, including race broadcast audio from Charlotte Motor Speedway. Dallas continues battling through one of the toughest Late Model fields in the country, and while the wins haven't come yet, the progress absolutely has. We talk about why racing is about much more than trophies, the importance of learning race craft, and why I believe he's building the foundation that will eventually put him in Victory Lane. Then it's time for one of the most candid interviews I've ever had on this show. Chris "Smitty" Smith from Smitty's Custom Automotive joins me to talk about what it really takes to build a modern Pro Touring car that can compete at the highest level. Chris doesn't hold anything back. We discuss suspension systems, ABS braking, chassis design, budgets, what parts are worth the money, what parts aren't, and the lessons he's learned after nearly three decades of building and racing some of the fastest street cars in the country. If you've ever wondered what separates a good Pro Touring build from a championship contender, this is an interview you won't want to miss. Episode Details Status: Scheduled Release Date: Jul 17, 2026 Author: Robert Kibbe Episode Type: full Episode: 654 Rating: Clean File Info Size: 89 MB Duration: 01:04:50 File Type: audio Codec: mp3 Bitrate: 187.50 kbPs Sample Rate: 44100 Hz Upload Date: Jul 16th, 2026 05:04 PM Downloads for This Episode IAB IAB Unique Daily Downloads 0 Downloads: [bold][/] Last processed 07/17/26 01:35am Destinations Search Destination Status Release Expiration Android App Pending Jul 17, 2026 10:00am Never Apple Podcasts / Libsyn Classic Feed Pending Jul 17, 2026 10:00am Never iHeartRadio Pending Jul 17, 2026 10:00am Never iPhone/iPad App Pending Jul 17, 2026 10:00am Never Podcast Source/Network App Listing Pending Jul 17, 2026 10:00am Never Simple Download Released Jul 17, 2026 5:35am Never Spotify Pending Jul 17, 2026 10:00am Never Website Pending Jul 17, 2026 10:00am Never Wizzard Player Pending Jul 17, 2026 10:00am Never 1 of 1 6 Episode Description This week's episode has a little bit of everything I love. First, I share why I'm heading back to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, a place that's become much more than the world's largest aviation gathering for me. It's where I spent countless summers with my dad, and every time I go back I find myself reconnecting with those memories while getting excited about the future of aviation. This year I'm especially looking forward to seeing TurboTech's regenerative turbine engine, a technology that could completely change general aviation by delivering turbine reliability with piston-engine fuel economy. If you're an engineering geek like me, you're going to enjoy this discussion. Next, I have another Dallas Kibbe Racing Update, including race broadcast audio from Charlotte Motor Speedway. Dallas continues battling through one of the toughest Late Model fields in the country, and while the wins haven't come yet, the progress absolutely has. We talk about why racing is about much more than trophies, the importance of learning race craft, and why I believe he's building the foundation that will eventually put him in Victory Lane. Then it's time for one of the most candid interviews I've ever had on this show. Chris "Smitty" Smith from Smitty's Custom Automotive joins me to talk about what it really takes to build a modern Pro Touring car that can compete at the highest level. Chris doesn't hold anything back. We discuss suspension systems, ABS braking, chassis design, budgets, what parts are worth the money, what parts aren't