From Pontiac Sunbird To Track Days: Jason Yard’s Motorsports Journey Late To Grid

From Pontiac Sunbird to Track Days: Jason Yard’s Motorsports Journey

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In this episode of Late to Grid, we dive into the motorsports journey of Jason Yard from Malco Automotive. From his unexpected first drag race in a Pontiac Sunbird to his current role supporting grassroots racing events, Jason shares stories that are equal parts hilarious and inspiring. We explore how Malco is making waves in the high-performance driving world, especially when it comes to keeping race cars and tow rigs clean, fast, and photo-ready.

You'll hear how Malco became a staple at tracks like Mid-Ohio, why clean windshields might be your best upgrade, and what products every racer should pack for track days and autocross events. Jason also shares insights into balancing motorsports with family life, lessons learned on and off the track, and what’s next for Malco in 2025—including their exciting acquisition of Auto Magic.

Whether you're a weekend autocrosser, a seasoned track day enthusiast, or just love a good car care tip, this episode brings the horsepower and the humor.

Clean cars are fast cars. And they photograph better too.

🔧 Topics include:

Jason’s first race in a Sunbird (and surprising second-place finish)
Mid-Ohio School tips and hilarious sandbagging stories
Must-have Malco products for racers and car lovers
SCCA partnerships and how Malco supports amateur racing
Car care myths, best practices, and professional-grade detailing tips

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Thanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey.
Find all episodes on the Atomic Autosports website.

Chapters

1. Intro: Why Clean Cars Are Fast Cars (00:00:00)

2. Jason’s First Race in a Pontiac Sunbird (00:01:15)

3. The Drag Racing Bug & Growing Up in Cars (00:04:00)

4. Autocross Fun & Mid-Ohio Driving School (00:06:00)

5. Sandbagging the Instructors at Mid-Ohio (00:08:00)

6. Why Malco Partners with Tracks and Schools (00:11:00)

7. Motorsports Lessons Applied to Life & Career (00:15:00)

8. The Value of Keeping Cars Clean (00:18:50)

9. Track Day Cleaning Essentials & Product Tips (00:22:50)

10. Malco’s Racing History & Ohio George (00:31:10)

11. New Projects & Expanding the Brand (00:35:10)

12. Why Clean Cars Matter for Pride, Performance & Resale (00:38:10)

13. Was Jason Ever Late to Grid? (00:40:10)

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