Racing Forces

Join us for a special edition of Engines, EVs, and Espresso: Austin Caffeine Chronicles! Our time at the US Grand Prix was too incredible to fit into one episode so we're splitting it up into two parts, starting with this fully-caffeinated special. We're breaking down all of our favorite coffee-fueled moments of this action-packed week - from oat milk lattes to espresso martinis, both on- and off-track. 

As always, Stay Curious and Stay Caffeinated!

On this week’s episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we gear up for Austin GP week by giving you all of our favorite Austin coffee recommendations. Then the worlds of coffee and cars collide as Abby tells us all about Starbucks’ status as one of the world’s leading cash reserves (aka a bank) and their intentions to move into the EV charging space. Molly then talks us through the nuances of the tyre drama at the Qatar GP and the improvements that need to be made in order to avoid another disaster like 2005 US Grand Prix. And if you’re going to be in Austin for the race this week, be sure to pop by our Creators & Coffee event on Wednesday, October 18th at Desnudo Coffee from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - we're so excited to see you there!

As always, Stay Curious and Stay Caffeinated!

On this week’s episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we chat through the overpriced pitfalls of fancy coffee packaging and the (literal) value of coffee education. Abby leads a discussion on the current power couple of the NFL and the impact that a surge of new fans can have on a sport, making comparisons between American football and the Drive to Survive era of F1 and understanding how marketing to generate hype for extended periods can impact fan engagement within a sport. Molly walks through Aston Martin’s return to the World Endurance Championship in an effort to win the 24hrs of Le Mans with the Valkyrie and the effect that a thriving sports car racing industry could have on hybrid road cars. 

As always, stay curious and stay caffeinated!

On this week’s episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we each share our go-to fall drinks (shocker: none of us choose a pumpkin spice latte!) before diving into a fascinating discussion around Toyota’s rumored discussions with McLaren’s F1 team and what Abby and Molly view to be an interesting strategy for unlikely alliances around power units in the world of racing and passenger cars alike. Molly then gives us the scoop on Alpine’s attempts to alleviate their organizational woes through a training with France’s National Military Policy (GIGN) as we discuss the team’s struggles throughout the 2023 season.

Grab a drink and as usual, Stay Curious and Stay Caffeinated!

Welcome to Radio Check with Allie - the brand new mini podcast from Racing Forces designed to connect you to the incredible fan community in our wonderful sport of racing. Hosted by Engines, EVs and Espresso producer Allie Wheeland, this upbeat short-form interview show will highlight diverse and sometimes unexpected members of the motorsport fan community to get at the crux of how racing moves people. In this inaugural episode Allie sits down with Ron, the owner of Nürburgink Tattoo - which, as the name implies, is a permanent fixture of the legendary Nürburgring racetrack - to chat about his experience tattooing the racing fan community. Enjoy, and let us know who you'd like Allie to talk to next!

Be sure to follow us on Instagram @racingforces, and follow Nürburgink on Facebook and on Instagram @nurburgink for all your tattoo needs - racing-themed or otherwise!

On this week’s episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we chat all about our upcoming Creators & Coffee event for the Formula 1 USGP at Austin, and our producer Allie tells us about her visit to the Bialetti store in Florence. Abby takes us on a deep dive into the logistical snafus and media reporting surrounding MotoGP’s inaugural Indian race and why racing still operates in a vacuum across series in 2023. Molly leads a discussion around some of Honda’s latest moves in motorsport, their push to establish themselves as a global racing powerhouse, and the impact on passenger cars as a whole.

As usual, Stay Curious and Stay Caffeinated!

On this week’s episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we start with the fascinating parallels between modern-day coffee culture and mindfulness practices. Abby helps us dive deep into a discussion of market signals for the next era of F1 with the recent media reports of the Concorde agreement renewal and the purchase of hospitality provider Quint Events, and Molly catches us up on the Sim4STEM event in Detroit as we unpack the viability of the sim-to-racing pipeline and a framework of how to practically accelerate motorsport interest and education for diverse demographics.

Find us on our socials to stay connected. And, as usual, stay curious and stay caffeinated!

On this week's episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso  - Abby and Molly lovingly feud over the return of the infamous Lavender Latte and debate which purple drink will become the official drink of E-Cubed.
They chat about Abby's recent visit to the Petersen Automotive Museum in LA and discuss the principles behind why women love cars as much as the other gender(s) and why they've played a unique role in our modern-day identities. They finally dissect a few pieces of news surrounding the potential sale of McLaren F1 Racing, how recent popularity in F1 doesn't necessarily translate to steady returns, and what a potential sale can do for the company.

Find us on our socials @enginesevsandespresso on IG and @ecubedpod on X, and tell us what your favorite purple drink is and, as usual, Stay Curious and Stay Caffeinated!

On this episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, Abby and Molly tell a tale of two coconut coffees and you get to decide which you would like to try, and we take a look at MotoGP’s aero war and Honda’s efforts to bring more Formula 1-esque influence into their chassis design. With F1 2023 race season finally resuming, we discuss how the Dutch GP organizers might actually be able to stop fans from bring flares to the track and debate event and communication strategy for other sports and live events that could promote a better experience on track for all fans.

And as usual, Stay Curious and Stay Caffeinated!

On this week’s episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, Molly gives us the inside scoop on the coffee culture of the IndyCar paddock, and we brainstorm about the future of coffee activations in motorsport.
Abby and Molly take a deep dive into Toyota’s 1:6:90 announcement and the case for hybrids (PHEVs and mild hybrids) vs. fully electric vehicles (EVs) in a constrained economy and quickly changing climate conditions. Finally, we analyze the evolving business model between Red Bull's F1 team and Alpha Tauri and discuss the implications in the cost cap era.

And as usual, Stay Curious and Stay Caffeinated!