Playing small doesn’t always look obvious. Sometimes it looks like waiting, overthinking, or surrounding yourself with the wrong environment. In this episode, Mandee breaks down five signs you might be holding yourself back — and why recognizing them could change everything.

Rachel Davenport shares the reality of loving someone in racing — building her own identity while supporting her husband, Jonathan Davenport, at the highest level of the sport. The emotional highs, private struggles, and real-life balance.

Let's talk about why growth can make people around you uncomfortable and why that doesn’t mean you should shrink yourself. From projection and comfort zones to the fear of being left behind, lets unpacks the real reasons people resist your expansion and share how to keep moving forward anyway.

If you’ve ever felt misunderstood while chasing something bigger, this episode will hit home.

I guess it’s about time to spill the juicy stories of our first few years with the 35 team. The stories we swore we’d never tell because they were either embarrassing, illegal, or could have been held against us 😂 but I guess there’s a time and a place and what better time then now to share it all…

In this mini episode, I’m talking about something we don’t say out loud enough — not everyone is supposed to come with you as you grow.

As you evolve, build your career, step into motherhood, leadership, business, or simply become more aligned with who you really are… relationships can shift. Friendships can change. Team dynamics can change. Even family roles can feel different.

And that doesn’t make you a bad person.

It means you’re growing.

In this weeks episode of Dirt Track Confessions Mandee Pauch Mahaney welcomes two-time NHRA Funny Car Champion Cruz Pedregon. Cruz discusses the differences between drag racing and dirt racing, emphasizing the unique challenges and skills required for each discipline. He explains the thrill of dirt racing, the dynamic driving styles and what sets dirt and drag racing apart but more-so how similar they are. We go inside the mind of the NHRA Champ as he shares the brutal truths about competing at the top level.

Looking back on my 'younger years' sure is eye opening. If you're in your late teens or early 20s and find yourself hanging around in the pits or at the race track, this episode is for you.

Renowned crew chief and business owner, Scott Jeffery shares his insights on building successful race teams and the evolution of racing technology. They discuss the balance between business and racing, the dynamics between drivers and crew chiefs. As well as the need for effective communication and the challenges of experimenting with setups during races. A great listen for drivers and crew alike!

Did you know that your brains job is to keep you safe? Ever wondered why you want to step outside of your comfort zone but struggle to? I've got you covered...

An honest conversation about growing up in racing as a woman — the relationships, pressures, jealousy, and truths no one really talks about with special guests Emelie Sauve Raabe and Kyla Kisacky