136: Does Fast Have a Future?

Running IndyCars, engineering championship-winning V8 Supercars… and going carbon zero? This episode of the Tuned In podcast with performance engineer Brad Eyes takes us in some very interesting directions.👉 Use code ‘FUTURE50’ to get $50 off HPA’s EV Fundamentals Course: https://hpcdmy.co/evbBrad shares his unique journey into motorsport, beginning with his determination to break into the high-stakes world of IndyCar — despite living on the other side of the planet. He dives into the challenges of performance engineering in a tightly regulated series and explains how teams still find speed in the most unlikely places.From there, Brad transitions to Australia’s V8 Supercars, where he played a key role in a multi-championship-winning team. With firsthand insight, he breaks down what makes this series one of the most intense and exciting in global motorsport.Brad’s career then takes a surprising turn as he shifts into the world of sustainable transport. Are EVs actually a con? Is there a future where performance and environmental responsibility can coexist? Brad shares his perspective.Packed with talk on race car electronics, systems engineering, race strategy, and the future of speed, this episode is a great listen.Check out Brad’s book here, and follow him here:LinkedIn: Brad Eyes👉 Don’t forget, you can use ‘‘FUTURE50’ to get $50 off HPA’s EV Fundamentals Course: https://hpcdmy.co/evbTimestamps:0:00 Does Fast Have a Future?3:58 How did you get interested in cars and motorsport?5:15 What was your role in Formula SAE?8:20 How did you get into Indy Car and what was your role?12:46 What are the parts that you can change in an Indy Car?14:11 Indy car setup, road course vs oval18:49 Does simulation react the same in the real world?21:38 How long did you work in IndyCar, and what did your role progress to?24:53 Moving to Australia and into V8 SuperCars32:32 What was your role at DGR Team Penske?33:54 How do you make race strategy calls?43:28 What was next after V8 SuperCars?46:21 What is transport decarbonisation?49:11 What’s your opinion on electric vs hybrid vs internal combustion vehicles1:11:34 Where do you want to go from here in your career?