Driver Excuses

Driver Excuses

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  • 43. Travis Pastrana on his greatest lessons, favourite battles, and what's next

    In this week’s episode, we welcome the legendary Travis Pastrana to share his incredible journey through the world of motorsports.

    Known for his fearless stunts and groundbreaking achievements, TP opens up about his experiences with Timmy and Kevin in Nitrocross, the challenges he has faced, and the passion that drives him.

    From his iconic double backflip to his visionary role in shaping the sport, Travis's stories are as thrilling as they are inspiring. Tune in to hear from the man who continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in racing and beyond.

    See what Timmy, Kevin, and the wider Hansen Motorsport team are up to:

    www.instagram.com/hansenmotorsport

    www.instagram.com/kevinhansen71

    www.instagram.com/timmy_hansen

    00:00 Intro

    13:29 Travis' youth

    25:07 Crashes and recovery

    36:08 Travis' family

    46:02 From Nitro to Pastranaland

    1 hr 5 min
  • 42. Our highlights from Finland: World RX debrief

    In this week's episode, the Hansen Brothers recount an exhilarating weekend of racing in Finland! From an unexpected partner to an unexpected podium finish and an unbelievable joker lap to boot, tune in for an inside look at the strategies and excitement that make rallycross unforgettable.

    See what Timmy, Kevin and the wider Hansen Motorsport team are up to:

    https://www.instagram.com/hansenmotorsport

    https://www.instagram.com/kevinhansen71

    https://www.instagram.com/timmy_hansen

    00:00 Intro

    04:09 That incredible Q3 race

    10:38 The Final

    15:43 Timmy the excavator

    17:38 Travis Pastrana joins the podcast next week!

    23 min
  • 41. 1 phone call, 2 rivals, and Timmy's 3-day retirement | World RX preview

    In a slightly late episode of the Hansen Brothers Podcast (you'll understand why when you tune in), Timmy and Kevin reveal what really went on behind the scenes this week. The story behind the team's withdrawal from World RX of Finland, Timmy's 3-day retirement, and just how important this new partnership with our rivals Volvo CE really is.

    See what Timmy, Kevin and the wider Hansen Motorsport team are up to:

    https://www.instagram.com/hansenmotorsport

    https://www.instagram.com/kevinhansen71

    https://www.instagram.com/timmy_hansen

    00:00 Behind the scenes of a rollercoaster week

    12:21 Our predictions for Finland

    21 min
  • 40. Marcus Grönholm talks rivalries, injuries and what it took to become a Rally Champion

    This episode features Marcus Grönholm, two-time WRC Champion, motorsport legend and childhood hero to Timmy and Kevin. They discuss everything from Marcus' journey to the top of Rally, career highlights, biggest rivalries and toughest injuries. Tune in to find out more about the cars he's kept over the years and of course the infamous Timo injury...

    See what Timmy, Kevin and the wider Hansen Motorsport team are up to:

    https://www.instagram.com/hansenmotorsport

    https://www.instagram.com/kevinhansen71

    https://www.instagram.com/timmy_hansen

    00:00 The Timo incident

    04:59 Career highlights and injuries

    10:18 Journey to the top: from driver to dad

    21:58 Lessons to pass on

    31 min
  • 39. What is Timmy and Kevin's favourite motorsport to watch... | Q&A

    In this week's episode of the Hansen Brothers Podcast, Timmy and Kevin answer your questions! What are their favourite motorsports to watch? Who takes longest to get ready in the morning? Tune in to find out...

    See what Timmy, Kevin, and the wider Hansen Motorsport team are up to:

    https://www.instagram.com/hansenmotorsport

    https://www.instagram.com/kevinhansen71

    https://www.instagram.com/timmy_hansen

    00:00 Favourite motorsports

    10:01 Morning routines and race stewards

    23:56 Should Belevskiy step up to World RX?

    29:26 Extreme H outro

    33 min
  • 38. Timmy and Kevin on 2025 so far and their bold World RX predictions

    In this week's episode, Timmy and Kevin discuss the key moments from the first three rounds of World RX 2025. Stay tuned to the end for some bold predictions about the second half of the season!

    See what Timmy, Kevin, and the wider Hansen Motorsport team are up to:

    https://www.instagram.com/hansenmotorsport

    https://www.instagram.com/kevinhansen71

    https://www.instagram.com/timmy_hansen

    00:00 Intro

    05:39 Portugal racing analysis

    10:23 Sweden racing analysis

    19:12 Hungary racing analysis

    24:17 Bold predictions

    28:37 Outro

    30 min
  • 37. Rules were broken in Hungary | World RX debrief

    In this week's episode, Timmy and Kevin recap Round 3 in Hungary, going through it race by race and discussing the highs and lows of their performances.

    The highs? Timmy got a podium. The lows? Pretty much everything else. We got pushed, we did some pushing, and to end it all we had Timmy saying that he pooped his pants on live TV. Sit back and enjoy a proper rallycross debrief!

    See what Timmy, Kevin, and the wider Hansen Motorsport team are up to:

    https://www.instagram.com/hansenmotorsport

    https://www.instagram.com/kevinhansen71

    https://www.instagram.com/timmy_hansen

    00:00 Where it went wrong for Kevin (Q1 and Q2)

    07:49 Q4 race analysis

    14:44 Semi-Final race analysis

    20:06 Final race analysis

    25:53 Timmy's trip to the stewards' room

    33 min
  • 36. From a viral spin in Sweden to a big crash in Hungary | World RX preview

    In this week's episode, Timmy and Kevin discuss the upcoming race in Hungary, reflecting on Kevin's viral 360 moment vs his big crash at NyirĂĄd last year.

    The brothers then deep dive into the challenges of the NyirĂĄd track, anecdotes from previous races at the 'Red Cauldron', and their predictions for this weekend.

    See what Timmy, Kevin, and the wider Hansen Motorsport team are up to:

    https://www.instagram.com/hansenmotorsport

    https://www.instagram.com/kevinhansen71

    https://www.instagram.com/timmy_hansen

    00:00 Intro

    03:11 Kevin's 2024 crash

    17:14 Old stories from Hungary

    26:56 Will Timmy be watching E1?

    31 min
  • 35. Kevin's viral 360 spin and Timmy's home podium: World RX debrief

    In this week's episode, Kevin Hansen talks about his viral 360 save during the World RX of Sweden Final which has garnered over 36 million views already.

    The conversation then delves into a debrief, delving into the challenges of racing in extreme weather conditions, the Hansen team's strategies across the 'Magic Weekend', and the details behind the racing action at Höljes where Timmy managed to secure his second podium of the season.

    See what Timmy, Kevin, and the wider Hansen Motorsport team are up to:

    https://www.instagram.com/hansenmotorsport

    https://www.instagram.com/kevinhansen71

    https://www.instagram.com/timmy_hansen

    00:00 That crazy Höljes Final

    08:11 Talking you through the weekend

    17:56 Then the rain came

    28:58 Coley and Bakkerud

    33 min
  • 34. Kevin and Timmy on KMS' switch to electric | World RX preview

    In this week's episode, Kevin and Timmy address KMS' dramatic switch back to EV cars, before diving into a preview of the upcoming Magic Weekend and the unique intricacies of the Höljes track.

    See what Timmy, Kevin, and the wider Hansen Motorsport team are up to:

    https://www.instagram.com/hansenmotorsport

    https://www.instagram.com/kevinhansen71

    https://www.instagram.com/timmy_hansen

    00:00 KMS are switching to electric?!

    07:19 Höljes prep

    21:59 E1 race review

    25:10 Timmy got a yellow card

    28 min

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