DeeAnn Hopings' view from the Grandstands

You’ve seen it time and time again, our infamous “Yellow Card” and it’s motto “EveryONE Has a Story” but tonight we get to reinforce that sentiment because we’re joined by a racing super-fan that has literally crossed the country following their passion for motorsports for nearly 70 years. We’re joined by motorsports enthusiast DeeAnn Hopings to tell us about racing history, with a view from the many Grandstands they’ve watched from. 

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00:00:00 Introduction to Grand Touring Motorsports
00:00:29 Meet DeeAnn Hopings: A Racing Super Fan
00:00:53 Early Racing Memories in Toledo
00:02:46 Evolution of Racing and Technology
00:03:07 Racing Adventures Beyond Toledo
00:05:37 The New York Racing Scene
00:09:56 Mechanical Engineering and Racing
00:12:47 The Fan Experience and Motorsport Dynamics
00:30:17 Celebrity Encounters in Racing
00:34:06 Reflections on Racing Legends
00:37:39 The Problem with Driver Development in Europe
00:38:12 Diversity in Motorsport: Challenges and Opportunities
00:39:35 The Importance of Recognizing the Team Behind the Drivers
00:43:19 Personal Experiences on the Track
00:45:59 From New England to California: A Journey Through Car Culture
00:48:59 A Passion for Unique Cars
00:56:57 Dream Race Cars and Bucket List Races
01:01:06 The Golden Era of Racing
01:03:52 Shout Outs and Promotions