Be Differential

This week’s Thursday Pit Stop takes a step back from race results and headlines to look at how motorsport actually operates behind the scenes. Because while teams, drivers, and race strategy are the most visible parts of the sport, the decisions that shape opportunities, partnerships, and long-term direction are happening long before cars ever hit the track — and not always by the people you expec...

In this Thursday Pit Stop, we’re shifting the conversation from visibility to velocity. Women’s History Month creates moments—but real progress is built in what happens after. This episode explores the difference between celebrating inclusion and structurally embedding it into the fabric of motorsport and automotive:     •    How initiatives like Girls on Track are creating early, intentional entr...

Tiffany Lodder has built a career at the intersection of motorsport and service — but her work goes far beyond the traditional boundaries of racing. As the co-founder of Operation Motorsport, Tiffany has helped create a pathway for military veterans to find renewed purpose, community, and opportunity through motorsport. In this conversation, we explore how racing — often seen purely as competition...

What does it look like to operate at a high level — in two entirely different worlds? Sonya Lloyd is both a world championship motorcycle racer and a participant in Siemens’ Technical Marketing Leadership Development Program — a combination that challenges the idea that you have to choose between passion and profession. In this episode, we explore how Sonya navigates the intersection of motorsport...

This week’s Pit Stop explores a different kind of leadership — one that doesn’t rely on volume, but on impact. For decades, leadership in motorsport has been defined by command-and-control environments. But behind the scenes, a shift has been happening. One shaped by strategic thinking, cultural influence, and long-term vision. We look at leaders like Claire Williams, who navigated financial and o...

Industries don’t evolve accidentally — they evolve when someone builds new pathways in. In this week’s Thursday Pitstop, we’re looking at how women have helped reshape the motorsports talent pipeline by creating new points of entry into the industry. From organizations like Women in Motorsports North America building mentorship networks, scholarships, and career development opportunities, to the l...

What if there was a platform that made it easier for racers to make meaningful connections with fans, sell merch without inventory or overhead, and grow into paid partnerships at the same time? That’s the vision behind Racer on Demand, and its founder Amanda Van Den Elzen joins The BeDifferential Podcast to explain how it’s changing the game. Amanda shares the story of her path into motorsports, t...

Not every influence in motorsport happens on the podium. In this week’s Thursday Pitstop, we explore the invisible infrastructure that keeps the motorsport and automotive industries running — governance, operations, ownership, and the leadership systems that shape the future of the sport. While drivers and race results often take the spotlight, the industry itself depends on an intricate network o...

In this episode of The BeDifferential Podcast, I sit down with Allison Melangton to explore the experiences, pivotal decisions, and leadership principles that shaped her remarkable career across global sporting events and the motorsports industry. Allison shares how she first found her way into this world, the early moments that helped define her path, and the turning points that revealed the impa...

In this Thursday Pitstop episode of the BeDifferential Podcast, we’re talking about leadership — not the loudest voices or the headline-makers, but the pioneers quietly shaping automotive and motorsports culture from the inside out. As teams, brands, and organizations across the automotive and racing industries navigate shifting budgets, advancing technology, and evolving expectations, strong lead...

In this episode, I sit down with Mark Pribanic to explore what happens when a car stops being a hobby and becomes part of how you move through the world. From the moment a Porsche 356 found him to the countless miles, roadside repairs, and unforgettable trips that followed, Mark shares how driving a 60-plus-year-old car everywhere has shaped his perspective on patience, risk, and freedom. We talk...

In this Thursday Pitstop, we’re talking about one of the most common — and most honest — questions I hear: “I want to get involved in motorsports, but where do I start… and how do I stand out?” The truth is, breaking into automotive or racing doesn’t require a perfect resume, a flashy introduction, or insider connections. What it does require is curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to contribu...

What happens when a mom who’s never driven stick decides to enroll in rally school — exhausted, overwhelmed, and unsure if she even belongs there? In this episode of The BeDifferential Podcast, Eva sits down with Kelly Conroy, rally racer and author of Your Mom Races Rally, to talk about what it really looks like to ditch society’s expectations and rediscover yourself — one muddy stage at a time....

In this Thursday Pitstop, Eva unpacks a question she’s hearing more and more across the automotive and motorsports space: How do brands actually stand out right now? In a landscape shaped by rapid tech shifts, evolving consumer expectations, and constant digital noise, the brands making real impact aren’t the loudest — they’re the most consistent. From Ford Racing’s community-driven storytelling t...

In this episode of The BeDifferential Podcast, Nick Ellis, Executive Director of the RPM Foundation, shares how RPM is turning classic car restoration into a movement that’s about people, skills, and legacy—not just vehicles. We dive into the urgent need to preserve traditional craftsmanship as many master artisans age out of the industry and explore how RPM’s hands-on apprenticeship program is sh...

January in motorsports feels like a sprint — Daytona sets the tone, inboxes explode, calendars fill, and it seems like the season is already in full gear. But February? That’s when reality hits. Budgets tighten, travel ramps up, timelines get compressed, and the work shifts from planning to execution. Suddenly, momentum isn’t enough — sustainability becomes the real challenge. In this Thursday Pit...

What does it really take to become a professional race car driver — especially if you didn’t start young? In this episode of The BeDifferential Podcast, host Eva Gregory sits down with Nick DeLucia, founder of Rex Racing, to break down the realities of motorsports careers, driver development, sponsorship, and sustainable racing. Nick shares how he entered motorsports later than most, why he built...

The Rolex 24 at Daytona isn’t just the season opener — it’s a reminder. In this Thursday Pitstop episode of the BeDifferential Podcast, we pause on what this year’s Rolex 24 continues to reinforce about endurance racing and the motorsports industry as a whole. Beyond the results, Daytona consistently exposes the things that matter most: preparation, adaptability, alignment, and the ability to stay...

What happens when the version of yourself that once felt safe no longer fits? In this deeply reflective episode of The BeDifferential Podcast, host Eva Gregory sits down with Kristen Angelica Montgomery to explore identity, reinvention, and what it truly means to begin again — especially when the timing doesn’t look “typical.” Kristen opens up about navigating major life pivots, rebuilding her sen...

Breaking into motorsports doesn’t have to mean breaking yourself. In this episode of the Thursday pitstop, host Eva shares personal insights from her own journey navigating burnout, overcommitment, and the pressure to constantly say yes. She discusses the realities of early careers, financial challenges, and the tension between ambition and sustainability — and offers practical perspective on how...

In this episode of The BeDifferential Podcast, we sit down with artist Samantha Zimmermann—whose hyper-realistic automotive paintings are so precise they’re often mistaken for photographs—to explore the intersection of art, engineering, and motorsport history. Growing up in a family immersed in creativity, Samantha shares how that early environment shaped both her artistic eye and her deep connect...

In this episode of The BeDifferential Podcast, host, Eva Gregory shares her top lessons from nearly a decade in the automotive and motorsport industries, giving listeners a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to succeed. From managing high-pressure events, unexpected challenges, and operational chaos to building authentic, lasting brand partnerships, Eva breaks down the strategies...

What does it really look like to break into motorsports when you’re still in school and figuring it out as you go? In this episode of The BeDifferential Podcast, we sit down with Brooke Williams, an IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship team intern with Gradient Racing, to talk candidly about navigating the early stages of a motorsports career — without having all the answers yet. Brooke shares...

In this Thursday Pit Stop, we take a closer look at Route 66, America’s legendary highway, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026. Before I join The Drive Home to drive a 1967 Pontiac GTO from Tulsa, OK to Detroit, MI, we explore the history, culture, and automotive legacy of the Mother Road. From its beginnings in 1926, stretching nearly 2,500 miles across eight states, Route 66 has shaped Ame...

Few drivers have left a mark on American road racing like Tommy Kendall. A multiple-time Trans-Am champion and one of the most dominant sports-car racers of his era, Kendall joins The BeDifferential Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about what it really takes to build a lasting career in motorsport. We talk about what first pulled him into racing, the mentors who shaped his competitive minds...