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The First Horseless Carriage Race (David Schmidt)

The 1895 Horseless Carriage Contest sponsored by the Chicago Times-Herald (aka "first" auto-race in America) - a peek into the WHAT, WHY. WHEN. WHERE, WHO beyond the auto history lore of a Duryea victory on a cold and snowy, Thanksgiving Day in Chicago.
David Schmidt is a Director at the Society of Automotive Historians (SAH) as well as Panel Chair for the SAH Bradley Award. He is also a member of the Porsche Club of America and Fuelfed, a private club for enthusiasts of European cars. Born in Detroit, his father and grandfather both worked for GM at Fisher Body. Being a product of a certain generation he experienced the muscle car era first hand cruising the famed Woodward Avenue in the late 1960's. David received a BA from Michigan State University, MA and PhD from Indiana University and after a career in financial services retired from TIAA. As an auto enthusiast, he can be seen driving about town in a 1967 Volvo Amazon or 1989 Porsche Carrera.
The importance of this event is perhaps best captured that same year by Peter Studebaker of the eponymous wagon maker who, with prescience, commended the sponsoring newspaper “... for transferring the manufacture of the motocycle (a term applied to the horseless carriage after a naming contest) concentrating the inventive faculties of the nation on this [horseless carriage] new departure.”
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00:00 Introduction and Sponsors
00:16 The 1895 Horseless Carriage Contest Overview
00:37 Presenter Background: David Schmidt
01:21 Significance of the 1895 Race
02:53 Race Day Preparations and Challenges
07:10 The Thanksgiving Day Race
08:44 Post-Race Analysis and Awards
10:07 Impact and Legacy of the 1895 Race
10:43 Why the 1895 Race Was Held
11:29 The Role of the Chicago Times Herald
14:56 Rescheduling and Final Preparations
16:08 The Birth of American Auto Racing
16:28 Why Chicago?
18:18 The Bicycle Craze and Its Influence
19:44 Chicago: The Transportation Hub
20:30 Unsung Heroes of the Horseless Carriage
21:18 The Tragic Tale of Hieronymus Muller
22:06 Charles B. King: A Prodigious Inventor
23:36 The Electrobat: An Electric Pioneer
24:56 The Battle of Electric vs. Gasoline
26:23 Steinway's Automotive Adventure
27:34 Conclusion and Acknowledgements
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This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.

Drive Thru News #51 - The Friendsgiving Episode!

It’s that time of year again… time to answer the age old question “what do you want for the holidays?” Tune in to Drive Thru News Episode #51 for our ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE. Pick up some great ideas for gifts for yourself or your favorite hobbyist, enthusiast or petrol-head in your life. For a list of all the gifts and promotions mentioned on this episode check out the show notes on gtmotorsports.org
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00:00:00 Introduction and Sponsorships
00:00:38 Holiday Shopping Guide Kickoff
00:02:08 General Gift Ideas and Auctions
00:07:50 Model Cars and Legos
00:21:32 Books for Petrolheads
00:36:27 Artwork and Collectibles
00:41:43 Gerald Lang's Automotive Art
00:42:54 Limited Edition Prints by Juan Fangio
00:44:19 Canvas and Metal Art for Car Enthusiasts
00:45:33 Custom Car Art and T-Shirts
00:46:09 Music and Cars: The Perfect Pair
00:49:39 Motorsport Watches
00:56:18 Motorsport-Inspired Fashion and Accessories
01:05:44 Garage Tools and Gadgets
01:14:29 Charity Spotlight
01:19:17 LED Headlight Bulbs
01:22:33 Car Care and Detailing
01:23:43 Other Holiday Gifts for Car Enthusiasts
01:27:05 Truck Accessories
01:32:25 Rich People Thangs
01:40:44 Motorsports News and Gifts
01:46:52 Holiday Wishes and Wrap-Up
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Screen to Speed No.31: Nina Hahn, from Sim Racing Star to Real-Life Racing Dreams

In Episode 31 of INIT Talks, host Lyubov Ozeretskovskaya (@LoveFortySix) welcomes back the talented Nina Hahn (@downforce_girl), a lightning-fast sim racer and a driver for Olympus eSports and the Screen to Speed Dream Team. Nina shares updates on her racing journey, her experiences as a top-level sim racer, and her ambitions to transition into real-life motorsport.
This episode dives into Nina’s passion for sim racing, the competitive environment with Olympus Esports, and her role in the Screen to Speed Dream Team. She discusses how her virtual racing experiences fuel her drive to pursue real-world racing and the steps she’s taking to make that dream a reality. Her story is one of relentless ambition and love for motorsport.
Whether you’re a fan of sim racing, inspired by drivers chasing their dreams, or curious about the pathway from virtual racing to real-life tracks, this episode offers an exciting glimpse into Nina’s world. Don’t miss this engaging conversation with one of the fastest and most determined drivers in the sim racing community!
So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now!
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00:00:00 Introduction to Screen to Speed
00:00:49 Meet Nina Hahn: Licensed Racing Driver
00:01:13 The Dream Team and Upcoming Events
00:03:51 Sim Racing Highlights and Achievements
00:05:27 Getting Started in Sim Racing
00:07:19 Equipment Evolution and Key Upgrades
00:10:04 The Experience of Oval Racing
00:17:01 Real-Life Racing and Formula Student
00:22:35 Electric Formula Racing Experience
00:30:04 Combustion vs. Electric: A Mechanic's Perspective
00:31:40 Debating the Future of Motorsports
00:33:12 Electric Cars: Changing Perspectives
00:34:50 Formula Woman Competition Experience
00:38:01 Challenges and Triumphs in Women's Racing
00:40:09 Sim Racing Community and Inclusivity
00:42:41 Joining Olympus eSport Team
00:46:27 Behind the Scenes of Race Control
01:00:33 Future Goals and Aspirations
01:03:50 Conclusion and Farewell
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INIT eSports focuses on sim racing events and digital tournaments. They bring eSports content to fans and sponsorship opportunities to brands, while maximizing audience reach across multiple sports, industries, and platforms. INIT eSports is a woman-led company where Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility is in their DNA, and their platform aims to combat bullying and cheating to help make the eSports world as safe and fair as possible. To learn more, be sure to logon to www.initesports.gg today or follow them on social media @initesports, join their discord, check out their YouTube Channel, or follow their live content via Twitch.
Copyright INIT eSports. This content originally aired on the INIT Talks livestreams via Twitch. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.

From the Paddock to the Slip Stream: Transformations in F1 Media Relations (Richard Haynes)

Richard Haynes is professor of Media Sport in the Division of Communications, Media and Culture at the University of Stirling, Scotland. He is author of seven books on sport and communications including the award-winning history BBC Sport in Black and White (Palgrave 2016) and his forthcoming book with Raymond Boyle Streaming the Formula 1 Rivalry: Sport and the Media in the Platform Age to be published by Peter Lang in 2024.
Based on archival and biographical research and interviews with British journalists, broadcasters and communications managers, this presentation provides an analysis of the transformations in media relations in Formula One from 1960s onward. The paper explores the professional careers of leading British journalists and broadcasters of F1 to explore how media relations have changed over time. We conclude with some thoughts on how F1 in the era of Liberty Media, is bringing new opportunities for F1 across different platforms, transforming again the media relations of the sport.
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00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgements
00:16 Transformations in Media Relations in Formula 1
00:46 Research and Methodology
02:40 Historical Context and Key Figures
03:55 Murray Walker: The Voice of Formula One
06:33 The Role of Journalists and Broadcasters
11:11 The Evolution of Motorsport Media
11:37 Early Broadcasting History in the UK
14:36 The London Taxi Monte Carlo Rally Adventure
16:05 Challenges of Broadcasting Motorsport
16:46 BBC's Motorsport Innovations
17:34 The BBC Sports Personality of the Year Trophy
18:26 The Heroic Appeal of F1 Drivers
19:09 Bernie Ecclestone's Influence on F1 Media
20:05 Changing Media Access in F1
24:40 The Rise of Social Media in Motorsport
26:15 Sponsors and Supporters
27:22 Conclusion and Call to Action
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This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.

Follow the Money: F1 Financial Support as Cultural Indicator (Skip McGoun)

Elton G. “Skip” McGoun is an Emeritus Professor of Finance at Bucknell University and a former visiting professor at the University of Donja Gorija in Montenegro. He has presented and published on both finance history and culture and automobile history and culture and served as area chair of the Vehicle Culture Section of the Popular Culture Association. 
Skip examines Formula One on-track and on-vehicle sponsorships through the post-WWII period to show the evolution of the cultural appeal of the series.
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00:00 Introduction and Sponsorship Overview
01:45 Historical Context of Sponsorship in Racing
03:24 Modern Sponsorship Examples and Their Impact
06:18 Social and Political Benefits of Sponsorship
10:09 Case Studies and Real-World Examples
14:07 Evolution of Sponsorship Strategies
16:53 Evolution of Formula One Sponsorships
18:37 Analyzing Main Sponsors by Industry
18:59 Automotive and Consumer Electronics Sponsorships
20:20 Financial, Oil, and Technology Sponsorships
20:38 Tobacco and Transportation Sponsorships
22:01 Cultural Shifts in Formula One Sponsorships
24:47 Audience Questions and Comments
28:37 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements
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This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.

Formula 1 at Watkins Glen during "The Circus Era" (James Miller)

Dr. James Miller has a longtime interest in media technology, and this led him to the historical study of the automobile as an under-appreciated site of media consumption. From there, the highly digitalized modern race car presented itself as a possible precursor of future mobility. This was also an excuse to intellectualize the pleasure of motorsports, which has resulted in a connection with the IMRRC and membership in the International Motor Press Association. Miller is professor emeritus of communications at Hampshire College, a former member of the graduate faculty at UMass Amherst and a member of the Porsche Club of America.
Formula One raced at Watkins Glen for 20 years, 1961-1980. This was a still early time in post-war F1, when nearly everything was smaller scale, sponsorship was just beginning, a DIY ethos ruled the paddock and US media attention was limited. Yet these 20 years mark a crucial midway point between the Glen’s original road racing and the modern, corporatized F1 that has now developed into a global media spectacle. To mark 75 years of Watkins Glen motorsports, this presentation offers a sketch of this distinctive time and place, with emphasis on the local community engagement that made those glorious 20 years of F1 possible.
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00:00 Introduction and Sponsors
00:58 The Early Days of Formula One at Watkins Glen
01:48 Community Involvement and Economic Impact
02:41 Historical Study and Key Observations
05:33 The Circus Era: A Cultural Context
07:57 Watkins Glen: A Unique Racing Venue
08:57 The Founders and Key Figures
11:11 The Teams and Their Principals
12:41 Challenges and Triumphs of Team Ownership
14:00 Jackie Stewart: A Champion's Journey
14:55 The Unsung Heroes: F1 Mechanics
15:52 Watkins Glen: A Beloved Racing Venue
17:08 Local Involvement and Community Spirit
18:05 The Watkins Glen Effect and Future of Racing
18:59 Preserving Racing Heritage
20:33 The Impact of Bernie Ecclestone
21:39 Summer Jam and Music Festivals
23:23 Conclusion and Reflections
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This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.
 

Screen to Speed No.30: Anjali Vadgama Silva: Racing, Advocacy, and Walking for MS

In Episode 30 of INIT Talks, host Lyubov Ozeretskovskaya (@LoveFortySix) sits down with the inspiring Anjali Vadgama Silva, a racing driver and ambassador for Team BRIT. Despite living with multiple sclerosis (MS), Anjali continues to defy expectations, breaking barriers in motorsport and advocating for greater inclusivity and awareness for those with disabilities.
This episode explores Anjali’s journey as a racing driver, her work with Team BRIT, and her inspiring mission to support the MS community. Anjali shares her incredible goal of walking the London Marathon to raise funds for MS-UK, a charity dedicated to helping people with MS live healthier and more fulfilled lives. Her story is a testament to determination, resilience, and her passion for making a difference both on and off the track.
Whether you’re a motorsport enthusiast, touched by stories of perseverance, or want to learn more about supporting a vital cause, this episode is filled with inspiration and heart. Don’t miss this conversation with Anjali Vadgama Silva as she shares her racing journey, her advocacy work, and her incredible efforts to walk for a better future for those with MS.
So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now!
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00:00 Introduction to Screen to Speed
00:49 Meet Anji Silva-Vadgama: Racing Driver and Marathon Walker
02:13 Team Brit: The All-Disabled Racing Team
03:25 Innovative Racing Controls for Disabled Drivers
06:54 Anji's Racing Journey and Team Brit's Future
21:11 Women in Motorsport: Challenges and Inspirations
26:26 Personal Life and Future Plans
36:49 Final Thoughts and Farewell
38:39 About INIT eSports and Sponsors
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INIT eSports focuses on sim racing events and digital tournaments. They bring eSports content to fans and sponsorship opportunities to brands, while maximizing audience reach across multiple sports, industries, and platforms. INIT eSports is a woman-led company where Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility is in their DNA, and their platform aims to combat bullying and cheating to help make the eSports world as safe and fair as possible. To learn more, be sure to logon to www.initesports.gg today or follow them on social media @initesports, join their discord, check out their YouTube Channel, or follow their live content via Twitch.
Copyright INIT eSports. This content originally aired on the INIT Talks livestreams via Twitch. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.

A journey into The Autoverse (Paul Ragsdale)

There comes a point in every enthusiast's life, where they ask themselves, Am I alone in this? Does anyone even care about all these cars? Why do I care so much about cars? I really wish there was someone I could share all this with… 
It’s a dilemma that so many of us face. And our guest is no exception, he’s been a lifelong petrol-head, and always felt like he was the only person in his circles that took an interest in motorsports or cars. 
Determined to make a difference, Paul Ragsdale decided to found The Autoverse, an organization devoted to spreading vehicle and motorsports enthusiasm … a haven for his fellow lost tribe members. And he’s here to tell us all about its creation, evolution, and why you might consider it your new home away from home. 
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00:00 Introduction to Break/Fix Podcast
00:48 Meet Paul Ragsdale: A Lifelong Petrol-head
00:56 Founding The Autoverse
01:45 Paul's Early Automotive Influences
02:14 Discovering Motorsports and Community
03:33 Challenges and Inspirations
04:53 Building the Autoverse Community
06:27 Navigating the Automotive World
08:50 The Impact of COVID on Motorsports
10:25 Engaging New Generations of Fans
14:50 The Technical Side of Motorsports
17:57 The Autoverse: More Than a Car Club
21:43 Structure and Future of the Autoverse
22:59 Social Media Promotions and Giveaways
24:13 Exploring Other Racing Disciplines
27:43 Membership Tiers and Perks
30:38 Favorite Tracks and Bucket List
34:59 Making Motorsports More Inclusive
38:17 Future Plans for the Autoverse
40:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Evening With A Legend: Lyn St. James

Tonight, we have an opportunity to bring a piece of Le Mans to you, sharing in the Legend of Le Mans with guests from different eras of over 100 years of racing. 
Lyn St. James’ illustrious career has distinguished her as one of the most successful female racecar drivers in history. She would take home titles in races like the 12 hours of Sebring, 24 hours of Rolex and 24 hours of the Nurburgring. And during that time she would attempt the 24H of LeMans twice and a pivotal time in its history. Later, in 1992, the mold wasn't just broken… It was shattered, and at the age of 45, proving that neither gender nor age matter in Motorsports - she entered the Indianapolis 500, earning the title rookie of the year. And she’s here with us tonight, to share her Le Mans journey with you! 
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00:00 Introduction to the Legend of Le Mans
00:43 Meet Lyn St. James: A Racing Pioneer
01:56 Lyn's Journey to Le Mans
02:31 Securing Sponsorship and Support
04:19 First Impressions and Challenges at Le Mans
08:16 Cultural and Personal Experiences
10:10 The Changing Landscape of Le Mans
14:21 Racing Dynamics and Team Interactions
17:04 The 1989 Le Mans Experience
18:56 The Return in 1991: New Challenges
21:57 Driver Dilemma and Team Chaos
22:41 Desiree's Determination and Crashes
24:26 Lessons from 1991
25:42 Mazda's Revolutionary 787B
27:25 Challenges and Opportunities for Female Racers
31:07 Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA)
35:42 Future of Ford at Le Mans
38:31 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements
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To learn more about or to become a member of the ACO USA, look no further than www.lemans.org, Click on English in the upper right corner and then click on the ACO members tab for Club Offers. Once you become a Member you can follow all the action on the Facebook group ACOUSAMembersClub; and become part of the Legend with future Evening With A Legend meet ups.

Pit Stop: Big Cars & Highway Bullies!

We always have a blast chatting with our guests about all sorts of different topics, but sometimes we go off the rails and dig deeper into their automotive and motorsports pasts. As a bonus, let's go behind the scenes with this pit stop mini sode for some extra content that didn't quite fit in the main episode.
On this What Should I Buy? B-side from our Teens & First Time Drivers episode, Don and the team unpack and explore more about driving Big Cars and handling Highway Bullies.
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00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:26 High School Car Stories
00:43 Toyota FJ Cruiser Discussion
01:43 Car Preferences and Experiences
05:07 Low Riders and Custom Paint Jobs
08:25 Teaching New Drivers
12:28 Teaching Safe Driving Habits
13:04 Avoiding Highways: A Personal Story
14:33 Driving Skills in Different Countries
17:19 The Impact of COVID on Driving Behavior
17:43 Family Car Enthusiasm
21:10 Choosing the Right Car for $10,000
25:09 Podcast Outro and Announcements
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What Should I Buy? - For Teens & First Time Drivers!

Dear Abby: “my daughter Stacy is looking for her first car and has her heart set on a VW bug. Any suggestions?”
It’s not uncommon for us to receive an email or text like this one from friends or co-workers. As fathers of future petrol-heads, we couldn’t resist getting the band back together for yet another What Should I Buy debate. 
Mind you, these messages are sometimes never more detailed than what you heard, but it’s enough to start the conversation. - And like all What Should I Buy (WSIB) episodes… we have some shopping criteria, so the next logical questions are obviously: how old?, how many miles? and what’s your budget?
Tonight we’re bringing together some of the “OG” What Should I Buy crew: Mountain Man Dan, (and) Rob Luhrs, and Mike “Story Time” Crutchfield for this episode, but it wouldn’t be a What Should I Buy? without our panelists William “Big Money” Ross, Mark “The Data Cruncher” Shank, and Don Weberg from Garage Style Magazine. 
And in this episode our panel of extraordinary petrol-heads are challenged to find our “first time driver” something that will make their friends go “YOU DROVE THAT AT 16?” 
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00:00:00 Introduction to the Debate
00:00:55 Meet the Panelists
00:02:34 Don's Dilemma: Choosing a Car for His Daughter
00:09:02 First Car Stories: Panelists Share Their Experiences
00:23:09 Manual vs. Automatic: The Great Debate
00:30:12 The Social Impact of Your First Car
00:31:14 Generational Differences in Car Enthusiasm
00:33:42 Safety Features for Teen Drivers
00:37:26 Choosing the Right Car for College
00:39:26 Affordable Car Options Under $10K
00:44:05 The Debate on Older vs. Newer Cars
00:46:22 Practical Considerations for Teen Cars
01:03:27 The Cost of German Car Enthusiasm
01:05:20 Affordable Hybrids for Eco-Conscious Drivers
01:07:04 The Indestructible Nissan Altima
01:11:04 The Versatile Honda Element
01:24:22 Selfish Dad Lightning Round: Dream Cars for $10K
01:32:34 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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Screen to Speed No.29: Victoria Thomson: Champion of Global eSport Games Qualifiers

In Episode 29 of INIT Talks, host Lyubov Ozeretskovskaya (@LoveFortySix) welcomes the incredible Victoria Thomson (@vicky_thomson_394), a sim racer who has taken the competitive racing world by storm. Victoria shares her remarkable journey to victory, winning both the German qualifiers for the Global eSport Games and the prestigious Screen to Speed competition at the ADAC SimRacing Expo.
This episode dives into Victoria’s experiences leading up to these major wins, the challenges she faced, and the preparation required to excel in such high-stakes events. Victoria reflects on what these accomplishments mean to her and how they inspire her to continue pushing boundaries in the sim racing community.
Whether you’re a sim racing fan, an eSports enthusiast, or simply inspired by stories of determination and success, this episode offers a firsthand look at what it takes to be a champion. Don’t miss this exciting conversation with Victoria Thomson as she shares her passion for racing and her vision for the future!
So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now!
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00:00 Introduction to Screen to Speed
00:54 Meet Victoria Thomson
01:15 Victoria's Sim Racing Journey
02:38 First Professional Sim Racing Gear
03:39 Transition to High-End Equipment
05:51 Practice Routines and Preparation
09:25 Endurance Racing Insights
12:03 Memorable Endurance Race
14:50 Winning Screen to Speed at Sim Racing Expo
19:49 Real-Life Racing Experience
30:11 Sim Racing vs Real Racing: Skills Transfer
31:22 Affordability and Accessibility of Sim Racing
32:29 Competitiveness in Sim Racing
33:13 Sim Racing vs Real Racing: Viewer Experience
36:22 The Fear Factor in Racing
39:22 VR vs Triple Screens in Sim Racing
43:27 Female Representation in Sim Racing
48:18 Encouraging More Women in Sim Racing
51:52 Future Plans and Content Creation
57:31 Advice for Aspiring Sim Racers
58:36 Conclusion and Farewell
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INIT eSports focuses on sim racing events and digital tournaments. They bring eSports content to fans and sponsorship opportunities to brands, while maximizing audience reach across multiple sports, industries, and platforms. INIT eSports is a woman-led company where Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility is in their DNA, and their platform aims to combat bullying and cheating to help make the eSports world as safe and fair as possible. To learn more, be sure to logon to www.initesports.gg today or follow them on social media @initesports, join their discord, check out their YouTube Channel, or follow their live content via Twitch.
Copyright INIT eSports. This content originally aired on the INIT Talks livestreams via Twitch. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.