This episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, is a presentation by Dr. Mark D. Howell, a communications professor and motorsports historian, exploring the connections between musicians and motorsports. The presentation highlights well-known musicians who became professional race car drivers. Figures like Marty Robbins, Vince Neil, and John Oates are showcased, along with others who have blended their music careers with competitive racing. Howell narrates their stories, emphasizing the parallels between the disciplines, such as public performance, high levels of coordination, and exhibitionism. The presentation also touches on the influence of motorsports on some musicians' creative works and the reverse - racing drivers who engage in music. The detailed recounting of these musicians' ventures into the racing world highlights both successes and failures, connecting historical anecdotes with contemporary reflections on the symbiotic relationship between these two fields.

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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.