The Racing Network

On episode 67 of Driven to Compete Carey met with David and Beth Skillman. They are some of the nicest people you have ever met. They are a husband and wife who drive the semi-rigs to the races for Skip Barber Racing. David has had his CDL for years working part-time in trucking. Beth just got her CDL in March, amazing! They do it all. They spend the entire day cleaning and supporting the team and...

Sri Haputantri On episode 66 of Driven to Compete Carey sat down with Sri Haputantri. You will be blown away by Sri's story of coming from nothing and at times working for nothing for the opportunity to be around his passion, racing. He's made it work through lots of hard work over a very long time. Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing. Chris Taylor Racing Services is a long...

On episode 113 of Inside the SCCA we take a look behind the scenes of the Spec MX-5 Class with Mazda Motorsports' Josh Smith and Sean Hedrick. It was an in depth discussion about the cars and the class. I give Josh and Sean the chance to convince me why we need a new class when -- as you all know -- I'm a huge proponent for fewer classes.

With the upcoming Lifeline VIR24 Classic, we thought talking to the chief driving instructor at Virginia International Raceway (VIR) would be great. In this adrenaline-pumping Inside ChampCar edition, Wyatt showcases his unmatched expertise in precision driving. He provides invaluable tips to help aspiring racers improve their skills on and off the track. With years of experience, Wyatt's pass...

On episode 65 of Driven to Compete Carey met with Seth Lemke. Seth has participated in the One Laps of America 7 times and it's the second time in the Kio Rio S. He is a co-host of the very successful racing podcast called Track Walking. He also races mini-motorcycles if you're interested to learn more, he's a wealth of knowledge. Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing Chr...

On episode 64 of Driven to Compete Carey met with Scott Robertson. Scott has participated in several One Laps of America. This year he's co-driving a Mazda 2 with his fiancé for the 5th year. He also owns Robertson Racing, where he does driver coaching and car setup for clients all over the US, virtually and in person. He is also a co-host of the very successful racing podcast called Track Wal...

On episode 63 of Driven to Compete Carey chatted with Rob Rehkopf. Rob is driving his BMW M2 in the One Lap of America. Rob and his wife are participating in the One Lap of America. He's doing all the driving on the tracks and they are splitting the driving between tracks. This is his first year and he made a custom built trailer just for the event that he pulls behind his M2. Our sponsor for...

On this episode of Let's Talk Racing -- A fun episode with sisters who race quarter midgets, Cadence and Brooke of Two Sisters Racing. You will enjoy this one!

Join host Melinda Russell on the Women's Motorsports Network podcast as she interviews the Fitzpatrick Racing Club's Staci and Kamille Fitzpatrick. Discover how Kamille's love for speed started at the young age of four and hear about their dedication and teamwork on the racetrack. Experience their passion for racing and find out how they handle bad days and the importance of having a s...

Meet Bernie Myers, also known as Hotrod, on the ChampCar forum. He is a remarkable individual who brings his wealth of experience from his 20-year tenure with the Dale Coyne Racing Indycar Team to the Blue Shells Racing Team. As a seasoned mechanic, crew chief, and team manager, Bernie's expertise has been instrumental in crafting our two Ford Focus SVT's to perfection. Join us as we delve...

On episode 62 of Driven to Compete Carey talks with Nick Gullatta. Nick is driving a Goodyear Camaro test car in the One Lap of America. Nick has had an amazing career as a performance test driver for Goodyear for 25 years. He's sharing the One Lap of America (OLoA) drive with his co-worker Dave. This is their 2nd year in the event together and they are doing really good. Our sponsor for this...

Episode 112 of Inside the SCCA is the latest in our series of shows previewing the 50th Solo Nationals. Our guest is the driver first dubbed "The Alien" Mark Daddio. He tells us about his path to becoming a 13-time Solo National Champion. Mark also shares with us why he does things a little differently than many of his peers.

On episode 61 of Driven to Compete Carey caught up with Kirk Barber. Kirk is driving a Toyota GR86 test car in the One Lap of America. Kirk is driving one of 3 cars that Toyota has entered into the One Lap of America (OLoA). He's co-driving a Toyota GR86. This is his 6th One Lap. The entire team is a group of engineers from Toyota based out of Lexington Kentucky. Our sponsor for this episode i...

On episode 60 of Driven to Compete Carey talked with Dave Ogburn. Dave is driving a Goodyear Camaro test car in the One Lap of America. Dave has several years of experience racing and several years of experience as a test driver for Goodyear Tires. He's sharing the One Lap of America (OLoA) drive with his co-worker Nick. This is their 2nd year in the event together and they are doing really go...

On episode 59 or Driven to Compete Carey caught up with Brian Ledbetter and Matt Getty. They are driving a Toyota Celica in the One Lap of America. Brian and Matt have been participating in the One Lap of America (OLoA) for 4 years. They are both from Colorado. Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and ma...

On this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network podcast -- Melinda Russell talks with Kami Lawrence. Kami shares how she got involved in motorsports and a look behind the scenes of a race team.

On episode 235 of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast Melinda Russell talks with Kelli Kugler. Kelli is passionate about giving the guests at Daytona an experience that is  memorable and FUN! Listen to her story!

On episode 58 of Driven to Compete Carey met with Brian DeFrees. Brian and his dad are driving a Corvette C6 in the One Lap of America. Brian is from Austin and has been participating in the One Lap of America (OLoA) for a number of years. Brian has raced rally cross and road racing in Grid Life and ChampCar. Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing Chris Taylor Racing Services is a lon...

This episode is dedicated to the memory of two members of our SCCA family who died at an event this past weekend in Packwood, WA. Godspeed Amber Dawn Jorgensen and Des Toups. We opened the episode with a short tribute. On episode 111 of Inside the SCCA we catch Melinda Russell. Melinda is the founder and CEO of the Women's Motorsports Network. She shines the spotlight and women across the enti...

On episode 78 of Inside ChampCar -- From working as the Vice President of Engineering & PMO at the DeLorean Motor Company to the chief Vehicle Engineer on the Karma Automotive SC22 HyperCar program to racing with ChampCar, Ben Marquart is one of the coolest car guys you will ever meet. We talk about gull wings, the future of electric automobiles, and what it is like to exceed 88 miles per hour...

On episode 57 of Driven to Compete Carey met with Becky Burton. Becky is a One Lap of America (OLoA) driver. She is co-driving Mooncake (her Mazda2) with her fiance but she's also suffered through doing it in a Miata in the past. Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety...

On episode 56 of Driven to compete Carey sat down with Andy Hollis. Andy is a One Lap of America (OLoA) veteran and has seen it all with this race. I need to apologize for poor audio quality, one of my mics did not work and the software used to clean up the audio distorted our voices each time a loud car came around the track. I'll get another interview with Andy soon since we both live in Aus...

On episode 55 of Driven to Compete Carey chatted with Andrew Dekoning and Chad Martin. They are running the only EV in this year's One Lap of America, a Tesla Plaid. Find out how they somehow keep the car charged to drive 3500 miles AND race twice per day. Learn more about this fascinating race. Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing. Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime pro...

On this episode of the Let's Talk Racing Melinda Russell talks with Mandy Chick, a college student and third-generation driver. She discusses her journey in racing, from starting in quarter midgets at six years old to competing in NASCAR's home track series at 13. She emphasizes the importance of education in racing and how it has helped her in her role as a driver and team owner. Mandy al...

On this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network podcast... Gearhead Girl Lexxie Master shares her story about moving from GA to New Zealand