On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine is joined by Janet Guthrie, the first woman to qualify and race in the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500 to talk about building her own engines, finding sponsorship, changing people’s minds, and being accepted. Janet shares how she transitioned from being an aerospace engineer to a race car driver, how her family felt about her racing, and the adrenaline and adventurous spirit that drives her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Behind the Tracks with Graham Smith
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by Graham Smith, General Manager of Ten Tenths Motor Club, to discuss how he’s continuing his family’s legacy with Speedway Motorsports and the Charlotte Motor Speedway. He shares how they designed and opened the Ten Tenths Motor Club’s track, how he fell back in love with racing, and the details of his favorite and least favorite cars he’s owned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Evolution of a Racing Team with Jordan Anderson
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by Jordan Anderson, driver and team owner of Jordan Anderson Racing. Anderson shares how he went from racing to building his own NASCAR team in the Xfinity Series. They discuss the challenges of team ownership, the culture he's built, and his passion for helping drivers succeed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Designing the Next Gen with Brandon Thomas
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, the season is winding down and Katherine is joined by Brandon Thomas, VP of Vehicle Design at NASCAR to discuss his journey from designing suspension and steering systems for tractor trailers to crafting Next Gen cars. Brandon shares insights from his career in both IndyCar and NASCAR, highlighting the differences in designing vehicles for both series. They also delve into the ‘Garage 56’ NASCAR project at Le Mans, and how a race "run by a pack of Americans" was received by French sports car fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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That Time of the Month with Christina Nielsen: August
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine checks in after the NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen. Then, it’s that time of the month and Christina Nielsen is back to share what school doesn’t teach you about other careers in racing, outside of driving. They give their advice to anyone interested in working on the track, no matter what role you want to pursue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join motorsport pioneer Katherine Legge as she gears up to make history this season, competing in some of the world’s toughest racing events in a quest to have one of the most memorable careers in racing. She’s bringing you inside stories with legends of sports, new faces from the next generation of auto racing, and conversations with the people who’ve supported her throughout her career as a pro athlete. She’s driven just about anything with four wheels, so she’ll be getting into everything from karting to NASCAR, and IndyCar to F1.
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