Team Penske's Aerodynamicist: Lauren Sullivan

Our guest tonight is the daughter of a Super Late Model team owner and a former Boeing engineer. She has worked for Roger Penske’s NASCAR and NTT INDYCAR SERIES programs since 2015, experiencing success at the highest level of motorsports. 

But what Lauren Sullivan experienced with Beth Paretta’s female-powered “500” team at Indianapolis Motor Speedway stands as the most impactful moment of her career. And she’s here with us on Break/Fix to share her Motorsports journey with you! 

This episode has been brought to you in part by the Women In Motorsports North America (WIMNA). Learn more at www.womeninmotorsportsna.com

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00:00 Introduction to BreakFix Podcast

00:47 Meet Lauren Sullivan: A Journey in Motorsports

01:34 Growing Up in a Racing Family

02:23 From Science Fairs to Engineering

04:31 Transitioning from Aerospace to Motorsports

06:04 Joining Penske and the Female Forward Team

07:16 Challenges and Inspirations in a Male-Dominated Field

10:27 The Role of Aerodynamics in Racing

23:12 Spotting in Motorsports: The Human Element

29:17 The Dance of Habit Forming

29:23 IndyCar vs NASCAR: An Engineer's Perspective

30:35 The Evolution of Motorsport Engineering

31:46 The Reality of Working in Motorsport

33:24 Diversity and Inclusion in Motorsport

37:11 The Intersection of Art and Science in Motorsport

40:42 Creative Problem Solving in Engineering

45:05 Women in Motorsports North America

49:22 The Future of Motorsport and Personal Reflections

52:32 Closing Thoughts and Shout Outs