Episodes
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Ep.243 - Sebastien Bourdais, Part One
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Sebastien Bourdais is probably best known as the king of IndyCar (formerly ChampCar) racing throughout the mid-2000’s. Winning four-consecutive titles, the Frenchman was as dominant as you could get in that era, before heading off to careers in Formula One, returning to IndyCar, and now in the GTP ranks of IMSA. Fiercely analytical and incredibly honest about himself,Sebastien’s candor makes for a truly one-of-a-kind look at one of the sport’s quiet greats. Dinner was served courtesy of Il Ritorno in St. Petersburg, Florida, with “Entre le Doigts” by Sara Benasouli taking us out. Thanks again to Continental Tire for making it all happen.
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Ep.242 - Bill Lester
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Bill Lester is probably best known for his groundbreaking role within NASCAR, known as the first African American to earn a pole position in the Truck series as well as compete in a full season of NASCAR. What makes Bill such an interesting story, however, is his origins leading to this. Transforming himself from software engineer to club racer in amateur sportscars, Bill’s path to professional motorsports was anything but traditional. Dinner was served courtesy of Don Bonachon in Suwanee, Georgia, with “Ain’t Looking Back” by Richard Farrell taking us out. Thanks again to Continental Tire for making it all happen.
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Ep.241 - Jim Downing
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Jim Downing may not be a household name in modern day racing, but his legacy has saved countless lives. A long-time sportscar racer and team owner in his own right, after achieving incredible success with Mazda and his famed Kudzu racing team, the lasting legacy of Jim will always be his co-invention and distribution of the HANS device, which took years to finally become a mainstay of modern safety in racing. Lunch was served courtesy of Henri’s Bakery and Deli in Brookhaven, Georgia. Thanks again to Continental Tire for making it all happen.
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Ep.240 - Lars Giersing
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
When it comes to sportscar engineers, especially in GT racing, Lars Giersing has long been a known figure in the paddock. Coming from a very non-traditional background, Lars is one of the most accomplished figures in the paddock without ever earning a degree, relying instead on incredible intuition and knowing how to shape any racing program. This has led to countless IMSA championships, wins at Daytona, Sebring, and beyond. Dinner was served at Zen Bistro in Daytona Beach, Florida, with the song “Island” by Christopher Young taking us out. Thanks again to Continental Tire for making it all happen.
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Ep.238 - Filipe Albuquerque
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Filipe Albuquerque has become a staple of modern prototype racing. A winner at Le Mans, Daytona, and having driven for some of the most prolific teams including Audi’s legendary LMP1 program, the Portuguese driver is known for his talent on track and enthusiastic personality off of it. Lunch was was served at Bonefish Grill in Daytona Beach, Florida, with the song “Promised Land” by Dan Ayalon taking us out. Thanks again to Continental Tire for making it all happen.
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Ep.238 - Augusto Farfus
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
A driver synonymous with BMW, Augusto Farfus is a legend of touring car, GT, and now prototype racing. Hailing from Brazil as a dominant driver in junior categories, Augusto came into the sport with a family history unlike any other, and transitioned it wins at venues like Macau, Spa, Nurburgring, Daytona, and more. Dinner was was served at Bonefish Grill in Daytona Beach, Florida, with the song “Hey Love” by Rex Banner taking us out. Thanks again to Continental Tire for making it all happen.
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Ep.237 - Nick Tandy
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Nick Tandy is considered one of best drivers in modern sportscar racing. A winner at Le Mans, Daytona, and just about every other race you can imagine, Nick is a current IMSA GTP driver for Porsche Penske, but his foundation is anything but traditional. Growing up in the UK racing mini stocks on ovals, his path to road racing greatness was far from obvious. Lunch was served to a very hung over Nick at Boondocks in Port Orange, Florida, with the song “Let’s Go” by Marc Robillard taking us out. Thanks again to Continental Tire for making it all happen.
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Ep.236 - Bumped: The Harveys and Stephanie Tadevic
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
When it comes to the Indianapolis 500, the novelty of “Bump Day” may be less talked about today, but the consequences can still be dire. For some, just making the race is a critical as it can be, as it was in 2008 for Pacific Coast Motorsports, who put it all on the line to be part of it. As part of our “Bumped” video series on MotorTrend, we now present the extended interviews with the people behind the scenes. The fifth and final episode is with General Manager Michael Harvey, his wife Joanna, and Tyler Tadevic’s wife Stephanie to show just how this sport can affect families, not just a race team. Dinner was served by Joanna Harvey in their then-Indianapolis home, with the song “Big Leagues” by Vic Sage taking us out. Thanks again to Continental Tire for making it all happen.
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Ep.235 - Bumped: Tim Lewis/Daniel Martin
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
When it comes to the Indianapolis 500, the novelty of “Bump Day” may be less talked about today, but the consequences can still be dire. For some, just making the race is a critical as it can be, as it was in 2008 for Pacific Coast Motorsports, who put it all on the line to be part of it. As part of our “Bumped” video series on MotorTrend, we now present the extended interviews with the people behind the scenes. The fourth episode is with engineer Tim Lewis and crewman Daniel Martin who shed light on how the story affects more than just the drivers and owners. Dinner was served by Chanos Drive-In in Sean Heckman’s living room in Pasadena, CA, with the song “Yeah That’s Me” by Frank Bentley taking us out. Thanks again to Continental Tire for making it all happen.
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Ep.234 - Bumped: Mario Dominguez
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
When it comes to the Indianapolis 500, the novelty of “Bump Day” may be less talked about today, but the consequences can still be dire. For some, just making the race is a critical as it can be, as it was in 2008 for Pacific Coast Motorsports, who put it all on the line to be part of it. As part of our “Bumped” video series on MotorTrend, we now present the extended interviews with the people behind the scenes. The third episode is with driver Mario Dominguez who risked life and limb to make his dream a reality. Lunch was served in Mario’s condo complex in Mexico City, Mexico, with the song “Never Looking Back” by Veshza taking us out. Thanks again to Continental Tire for making it all happen.