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Screen to Speed No.32: Yvonne Houffelaar; Disability, Advocacy, Community Management at INIT eSports

In this episode of Init Talks, host Lyubov Ozeretskovskaya (@LoveFortySix) welcomes the inspiring and accomplished Yvonne Houffelaar (@Yvonne_Houffelaar). Yvonne is a dynamic force in sim racing and motorsport, wearing multiple hats as the Community Manager of Init Esports, Team Manager for the Screen to Speed Dream Team, and Co-founder of United Sim Team. With a passion for inclusivity and diversity, Yvonne has dedicated her career to creating opportunities for women and underrepresented groups in the racing community.
As a disabled sim racer and racing driver, Yvonne is a shining example of resilience and determination. Her journey in motorsport demonstrates how barriers can be overcome with hard work, innovation, and a strong support network. From managing successful teams to empowering others in the racing world, Yvonne’s story is one of courage and leadership.
Join us for a deep dive into Yvonne’s remarkable career, her advocacy for inclusivity, and her vision for the future of sim racing and motorsport. This conversation is sure to leave you inspired and motivated to embrace challenges and pursue your passions.
So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now!
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00:00 Meet Yvonne Houffelaar: A Journey in Racing
02:49 Challenges and Triumphs in Racing
03:44 Discovering Sim Racing
04:38 Highlights and Memorable Moments
05:23 Driving with Hand Controls
08:26 Switching to ACC and Endurance Racing
15:54 Building a Sim Racing Community
20:03 Women in Sim Racing
22:57 Streaming and Content Creation
25:07 Sim Racing Community Insights
27:18 Sim Racing Expo Experience
30:03 Behind the Scenes of Content Creation
30:19 Memorable Moments and Fun Times
31:31 The Thrill of SimRacing
35:50 Endurance Racing Preparation
39:56 Advice for Aspiring SimRacers
49:06 Upcoming Events and Future Plans
58:19 Concluding Remarks 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.

Pebble Beach ‘24: Elegance, Eva Braun’s Bum, Racing Top Gun, a scruffy Bugatti & a Mafia Ferrari

Jon Summers is the Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. On his show he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, motoring travel.
Jon explores various car events including the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and the Laguna Seca races. In this episode, he passionately discusses the significance of preservation versus restoration in the world of classic cars, referencing historic vehicles like the Mercedes 770 and the Ferrari 340 Mexico. Summers also shares his personal experiences and insights as a Pebble Beach docent, highlights noteworthy cars and auctions, and takes listeners on a scenic road trip through California. His narrative intertwines historical anecdotes, personal reflections on the automotive hobby, and practical tips for enjoying car shows and road trips.
WASP - Shoot From The Hip
The Most Evil Nazi and how to restore a Mercedes 770
The Place Where Eva Braun’s Bum Was
What makes an Elegant Car?
Paul Russell Restorations
The Authenticity of the Unrestored Car
The “bad” $35m GTO
J’s enthusiasm for a Preservation car winning
Bullitt - Stay Wild
The Ex-Mullin Talbot which shoulda won (according to many other Pebble docents)
A Tribute to Peter Mullin
Accept - Too High To Get It Right
Mercedes vs Bugatti: The Unnofficial Score of Most Winning Marque at Pebble
A Eulogy on the Winning Bugatti Type 59
Sublime to the Ridiculous. Or the Ridiculous to the Sub Lime - a long digression on the green 2005 Kawasaki ZX10R, which I paid $775 for from a Copart Salvage Auction, and brought back from the dead
Windward Art District in Miami and a hand painted Kawasaki ZZR600
An Avant-Garde Collecting Manifesto
The comi-tragic opera of transporting a ZX10 from Minnesota to California on an open trailer in January
After 8 years sitting, the ZX10 Gets Its Turn
Harlequin Plastic Pattern Doesnt Work
Down, repaired (well it would seem) but downed again
Peak Analog. How that is defined by Jon
A digression on the value of ABS brakes on a motorcycle
Twenty years ago and the annual arms race by the big 4
On its test ride, ZX10 races a Kawasaki H2, the Top Gun: Maverick bike
Kreator - Grinder (Judas Priest cover)
ZX10 tied to the Elegance, Pebble Beach and Concours Judging
Hillsborough Concours and the Hagerty Junior Judges
The Pebble winning Bugatti and J’s Ninja - are they the same?
Manowar - And The Gods Made Heavy Metal
How I Became a Pebble Beach Docent
Ironstone Concours
What is a Pebble Beach Docent and What Does He Do?
3am; my uniform
Charity. And rich people showing off their cars
“I am going to try to knock it out of the park telling stories about cars on the lawn”
The Day In The Life of a Pebble Docent
The Great Pebble Accommodation Conundrum and Hollister
The absurd cost of accommodation on the peninsula Pebble weekend
Learning from other docents
Meeting the winner on the lawn
I love that the car was driven over the weekend
Working with Rolex and Jackie Stewart. And missing his stories
Meeting the CEO of Rolex
Rolex VIPs wives and elegance
The Mercedes EQS design team tour meets the Vanderbilt Cup 90hp
J goes behind the ropes, invited by owner
Frua trunk hinges and the nature of connoisseurship
The leveling of the car guy playing field
Cathedral - Hopkins, Witch Finder General 
How to make the most of Pebble without breaking the bank
Bob Devlin and the History of Pebble Beach
The Pebble Beach Road Races, and the California road racing scene in the 40s/50s
Ken Miles and the Flying Shingle
Kimberly Clark and Bill Kimberly
Driving the course in Phil Hills winning Jaguar XK120
Junk car or Ferrari ?
Vain - Whisper
A Eulogy to Don Williams and the Blackhawk Collection 
Nora Wagner, the Blackhawk Docent Program and interpreting old cars in museums
Collector cars in the 50’s? “A new 50 Ford or a 29 Duesenberg needing some work?’
The individuality of the prewar Olympian cars
JB Nethercutt and the Nethercutt Museum
The Blackhawk Museum Creation Myth; cars as jewellery
Roxx Gang - Scratch My Back
Gooding and Auction review; auctions as car shows
Legends of the Autobahn
Concorso Italiano
Concours de Lemons
Pebble increasingly a car event for rich guys
Mecum - so much to see because they sell so many cars
DAD - Point of View
Laguna Seca history and comments
Pebble increasingly a rich guy lifestyle event
Dokken - Standing On The Outside (Intro)
Practical Advice for Enjoying Pebble Beach week
Accommodation: Expensive in Monterey, Hollister and Soledad are distant but cheap
Leave the stick shift interesting car at home and take the air conditioned automatic modern
RM/Sotheby’s: The free car show in downtown Monterey at the Portola Hotel
Ian Kelleher
The Tony Paravanno Ferrari 410
Mercedes W196 Stromlinwagen
Valuing unique one of one cars vs. GTOs, Cobras (where there are plenty of comps)
Dokken - Standing On The Outside (chorus)
RM equalling Gooding nowadays
Drew Alcazar
J sits in a Ferrari 288 GTO
The Almighty - Thunderbird
RM compared with Bonhams
The Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance on Thursday Morning, arguably the best single event of Pebble week
Casey Maxon and collecting 90s sportbikes
Ollie sits in Gooding’s 1961 Lotus 18
Market analysis - pre 1980 stuff struggling, post 80’s stuff up, at least Testarossas are
Running Wild - Adventure Highway
The car park after the tour, and a white Cizetta Moroder V16
Running Wild - Freewind Rider
Monterey Historics Visit
Some anecdotes on the Quail; blagging entry with a John McGuiness shirt
Jenson Button sneers at J
Getting invited to show your Maserati at the Quail, but losing the keys
Watching three Martini Lancias loaded 
Pushing an Indy Offy Roadster
Dining advice from J: the Baja Cantina
Judas Priest - Running Wild
Pod advice from a 9 year old
The best biscuits and gravy
OG Vanlife camping at Laguna Seca
The rhythm of Laguna
Spins at Turn 8
The appeal of the Jaguar E-Type
Stuck in traffic on the Saturday
The Inn at Spanish Bay - “the place to see the supercars and celebrities”
Josh Altman
The Almighty - Power
The Dawn Patrol
Twin Spark 50s Maseratis
Saxon - Midas Touch
2024 Tour Learnings
Pebble Beach deductive judging vs. Amelia Island
Lancia Stratos Zero
Vector W8
The Olympian Cars book
Black Label Society - Set You Free
Casa Ferrari
A eulogy on 50s and 60s Ferrari Superfasts
Chinetti’s Ferrari 340 Mexico
Black convertible 400 Superfast
The Superfasts together allow J to compare design details
Ferrari and Fake It Till You Make It People
J looks for his BOLUX wrist watch
Hawkwind - Moonglum
Mercedes E55 AMG Bravo! Dormant for a year but worked fine except disintegrating wheel bearing
Hot August Nights ‘24
Road trip recommendation: Highway 25 south from Hollister
Saxon - Forever Free
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Copyright Jon Summers, The Motoring Historian. This content is also available via jonsummers.net. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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