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Race reports, build updates, and behind-the-scenes stories from Eric Kutil and the Hybrid Racing #82 GLTC program.

Season 2026 GLTC
Car #82 EG Civic
Driver Eric Kutil
All Reports
13 Articles
After CMP, the #82 Heads to Road Atlanta With Something to Prove
Race Preview
Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
After CMP, the #82 Heads to Road Atlanta With Something to Prove

After a tough opener at CMP, Eric Kutil and the #82 K24 Civic are regrouping for Round 2 of the 2026 Gridlife...

Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta / May 5, 2026
Damage Limitation at CMP!
Race Report
Carolina Motorsports Park
Damage Limitation at CMP!

We experienced the highs and lows of racing this weekend! From a first-place finish to the luls of electrical gremlins, we dealt...

Carolina Motorsports Park / Apr 22, 2026
New Rules, New Setup, One Goal
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Carolina Motorsports Park
New Rules, New Setup, One Goal

GLTC rewrote the rulebook for 2026, and every change points straight at the kind of car we already built. Here's what we...

Carolina Motorsports Park / Apr 9, 2026
2025 GLTC Round 1 Carolina Motorsports Park: The Road to Victory!
2025 GLTC Round 1 Carolina Motorsports Park: The Road to Victory!

  The 2025 GLTC season championship is under, and we dominated the first event at CMP. Before we get into the details,...

Apr 24, 2025
Behind the Wheel: Eric Kutil's Relentless Pursuit of Excellence
Behind the Wheel: Eric Kutil's Relentless Pursuit of Excellence

  In the world of racing, it takes more than just skill to succeed—it takes passion, dedication, and a relentless drive to...

Oct 15, 2024
How To Start Racing: Part 2
How To Start Racing: Part 2

I want to bring you part two, for those who are more experienced and want to progress more towards on track circuit...

Apr 27, 2023
GLTC Round 1 VLOG!
Racing
Racing
GLTC Round 1 VLOG!

Our recap from the first round of 2023 is here! Enjoy our first video series with Eric and the crew!

Apr 21, 2023
Rollercoaster Weekend At Circuit Of The Americas!
Rollercoaster Weekend At Circuit Of The Americas!

Excitement level was off the chart and everyone has been extremely excited to get back racing after what seems like a year...

Mar 16, 2023
2023 GRIDLIFE SCHEDULE!
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Racing
2023 GRIDLIFE SCHEDULE!

With the sucess of the 2020 and 2021 season we are BACK racing full time in GLTC for 2023! Below is the...

Jan 24, 2023
What's The Biggest Difference Between The EG Hatch And Sedan?
Autocross
Autocross / Eric Kutil / Gridlife / Racing
What's The Biggest Difference Between The EG Hatch And Sedan?

We sat down with Eric Kutil and asked him some questions. In this video, he explains what the biggest difference in driving...

Jan 18, 2023
How To Start Racing: Part 1
Eric Kutil
Eric Kutil / Racing
How To Start Racing: Part 1

Our 2020 GLTC Champion driver Eric Kutil shares his experience and advice. Follow along as this multipart series will help get anyone...

Jan 10, 2023
Touring Car Dreams
Touring Car Dreams

How can you bring JTCC form and 90s style back to the racetrack in the 21st century? Build a Honda Civic Touring...

Sep 9, 2022
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