Off The Racing Line

3,500 Miles in an Ariel Atom: Finishing 2nd Overall at One Lap of America: EP7 with Victor Leo Florida’s most recognizable track day instructor is in the hot seat! Victor Leo—senior instructor for FARA, Chin, NASA, PDG, PCA, and more—joins us for an episode packed with real grassroots motorsports stories.• Kids Racing for Life: Vic shares emotional moments giving terminally-ill kids and their fami...

EP6 with Todd Buras - How to Get Free Race Rides: Bring the Car Back Better Todd Buras has been racing longer than some of his competitors have been alive—and he’s still out there bringing home trophies. In this episode, the multi-series champion and co-owner of the FARA Racing Series joins us to talk about the lessons, wrecks, wins, and wisdom earned over three decades behind the wheel. We get in...

Episode 5: Inside Instructor Training School – From Candidate to CoachIn this episode of Off The Racing Line, we dive into FARA’s Instructor Training School (ITS) with mentor instructor Gerry and recent graduate Trevor. We explore what makes or breaks a good instructor, the transition from SLS to wheel-to-wheel racing, and the unexpected challenges that come with sitting in the right seat. Plus, a...

In this episode of Off The Racing Line, we sit down with Brian Jacobs, a motorsports veteran with a long history in HPDE, racing, and instructing, with co-host David Tuaty. Brian shares his journey from BMW to Porsche, the challenges of racing, and his experience working with legends like Jim Pace, Shane Lewis, and Guy Cosmo. We dive into the "new" FARA, the evolution of HPDE, and his leadership r...

In this episode of Off The Racing Line, we chat with Jonathan Salerno, owner of Corsa Technik and co-founder of Velocity Track Experience. Jonathan takes us through his journey from drifting to racing, the challenges of prepping cars for HPDE, and his new arrive-and-drive program. He shares insights on the importance of car inspections, some memorable customer stories, and his role in FARA. Whethe...

On this episode of Off The Racing Line, we sit down with David Tuaty, co-owner of FARA (Formula & Automobile Racing Association) and racing champion, for an in-depth conversation about his incredible journey in motorsports. From securing victories in prestigious series like IMSA, Trans AM, and the Porsche GT3 Cup to taking the reins of FARA in 2023, David shares what it takes to succeed both o...

In this inaugural episode of Off The Racing Line, we sit down with David Maher, a motorsport legend who’s lived through it all. From breaking the Cannonball Run record in a blistering 31 hours to track days and high-performance driving education (HPDE), David shares the stories most don’t dare to tell. We dive into his war stories from the track, the "almost glory" moments that almost defined his...