Austin Cabot Returns and Some #GRIDLIFE News

·1 hr 15 min·5 clips

Gridlife has formed a new group with Racer Magazine and ID Agency to bring the series to cable TV and ensure its long-term survival.

The episode begins with Austin Cabot rejoining hosts Adam Jabaay and Abe Schmucker after a long absence. Austin explains he recently bought a 134,000-mile TSX to reignite his passion for cars, contrasting it with his experience in aviation where costs and community felt less approachable. He shares plans to attend track days as a spectator rather than a driver. Adam talks about his 1999 Porsche 996 project, where he swapped in a 2.7-liter Audi V6 engine using a Ren27 kit, creating a 500-horsepower street car for minimal cost. Abe discusses his intense training for a professional bike race, balancing weight loss with peak performance workouts. The conversation shifts to rising costs in motorsports, from track rentals to ambulance fees. Abe then reveals a major update: Gridlife has formed a new group with Racer Magazine, ID Agency, and other partners to bring the series to cable TV via MAVTV and ensure long-term stability. This partnership aims to amplify Gridlife without changing its core, providing better opportunities for drivers and larger spectator events. The hosts reflect on how car culture remains popular with younger generations, citing examples like kids wearing car t-shirts. They also touch on personal updates, including Austin's motorcycle trip to Alaska and Abe's upcoming trip to Italy with his portable bike trainer. The episode closes with casual banter about future plans and the hosts' enthusiasm for the new Gridlife direction.

As heard by us

Austin Cabot's TSX gives SlipAngle a loose, useful mix of fresh excitement and real setup questions.

SlipAngle's visit with Austin Cabot makes the uneven release rhythm feel of a piece with the subject: there is simply a lot orbiting these cars, and not all of it fits into a tidy lane.

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Why you'd press play

You get Austin Cabot back on mic, a newly bought TSX, and enough camber talk to make your next drive feel adjustable.

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