Race Theory

Elyshia and I discuss the Indianapolis 500. We breakdown this very special event in May. I provide my own insight into the diversity of drivers in the series currently as well as how it related to the events of their race cars on this very day.

The race has a great deal of excitement and aggressive driving right from the start and throughout the entire event. The story lines are especially compelling this year with the departure of Tony Kanaan and this being his last Indy 500, along with many young drivers having outstanding efforts and the return of A.J. Foyt's race team back at the front with Santino Furrucci at the wheel who ultimately finishes third with a shot at winning.

We enter into the factors that lead the sanctioning body to set a new precedent with a red flag and only two laps to go in the race, and decide to go back green with only one lap to go in the race that has never been done by IndyCar!

Right or wrong that is your opinion, but as usual Elyshia and I give you our thoughts and perspective on the decision.

Additionally, we provide some insight into HOP LAPZ, a ride along program presented by Racetheory in our new acquisition, a Radical RXC Spyder open cockpit race car that we will be doing corporate outings and ride along opportunities for race fans.

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I set the stage for the beginning of summer in racing with two Major racing events and the significance of Memorial Day. The month of May has always been an exciting time for motorsports in general. The Indy 500 and the Coca Cola 600 are two outstanding races on the schedule with a great deal of hype and spectacular pre-race pageantry. I discuss the unique efforts by four drivers to date that have ran the double in the same day, the Indy 500 and the Coca Cola 600 and their own results and obstacles that each drive had to overcome.

Additionally, I speak about the qualifying procedures and the nuances of the two race-tracks and how that relates to the driver's ability to fully commit to the mind over matter mental aspects needed to perform at the highest levels. I further elaborate on the starting positions for the Indy 500 and the upcoming qualifying for the Coca Cola 600.

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This episode starts out at this past race weekend in Darlington. This was the throwback weekend with all the old past race paint schemes. We discuss how all the teams and drivers participate in a major way and have a great deal of fun with it. We also delve deeply into the Ross Chastain and Kyle Larson wreck at the end of the race which took both teams and drivers out of the opportunity to win the race. Controversy continues but now with Rick Hendrick asking what Chevrolet is going to do about it? This continues to happen and now seems to be coming to a boil, just in time for the All-Star race at North Wilkesboro. Elyshia and I discuss our likes and dislikes when it comes to tracks and I bring back two of my biggest altercations with drivers that happened to be at...where else North Wilkesboro.

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This is a sport fueled by emotions and passion, but with that controversy its inevitable. Our episode goes in depth into NASCAR as a benevolent dictator and its stance of it is our sandbox and if you want to play, you play by our rules. With this attitude and ever-growing desire to monetize every aspect of their business driver and team owners begin to lose a grip of their own brands and merchandising programs.

We also highlight the so-called manipulation of races through debris or entertainment cautions as well as the changes to come from the Charter System and the implementation of sports betting and how that relates to major change.

We also touch on the current driver extra activities outside of driving the race car that has resulted in injuries that have sideline them for extensive periods of time.

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This episode we return to women in racing and introduce additional names that I do not want to leave out. These women have made contributions to motorsports and have been instrumental in its continuation for respect in the sport of motor racing. Elyshia and I discuss NHRA Drag Racing and how it relates to the inclusion of female race car drivers their highly notable accomplishments.

We provide our thoughts as to decisions that women have to make when it comes to relationships and distractions that could compromise the end goal. There have been and will continue to be major hurdles that women will have to overcome, but we both feel at some point in the near future we will see a dynamic ultra competitive women enter the pinnacles of motorsports.

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In this episode we start with female race car drivers in history, such as Janet Gutherie who paved the way for females to have a place in motorsports. We delve into the challenges facing females that are unique only to them, including opportunity, physical limitations and their tolerance in the paddock. We also discuss many names through the years that have proven themselves worthy of more success on the track, but the common pitfalls that befell them all. We name current female drivers that have yet to make their mark, and how they can learn from their women predecessors.

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We continue the discussions with Hall of Famer Waddell Wilson starting off with Fireball Roberts at Daytona. Waddell highlights the most memorable events during his 7 Daytona 500 victories. We dive into breaking the 200 MPH barrier and the safety rules that ensued afterwards, of particular note of the wreck of Bobby Allison at Talladega. We also delve into the cheating that began to take place and the repercussions on the sport. We round out the discussion with our personal thoughts of what made this sport great and why we still love it today.

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We discuss the early days of NASCAR, Holman and Moody and the life and times of Waddel Wilson's journey. He discusses the ins and outs of the sport through 1960, 1970, 1980 and up to his Induction in the NASCAR Hall Of Fame in 2020. A true gift to listen to the pf the most gifted engine builders of our time. The success he has had and the many drivers that went to victory lane because of his expertise.

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In this episode we discuss what drives you to succeed. Passion, heart, desire, and a willingness to push yourself outside a comfort zone. We explore the elements that present themselves to you that can provide clarity on a direction as well as profound avenues to overcome the obstacles that are necessary to enhance and elevate your abilities in your career path. This episode also provides reasoning for self-checking and not allowing arrogance to get in the way of opportunities for progression.

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Elyshia and I dive into looking at the balancing of ambition with realistic expectations both from a personal standpoint and as a parent of a child athlete. We discuss how data analysis has changed over the years and how it can provide valuable insight into performance that is irrefutable. We share personal stories about balancing ambition with expectation and the dangers of setting unrealistic ones. We highlight the importance of listening to experienced drivers who have been through the same struggles.

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