What does it really take to become a professional race car driver — especially if you didn’t start young?

In this episode of The BeDifferential Podcast, host Eva Gregory sits down with Nick DeLucia, founder of Rex Racing, to break down the realities of motorsports careers, driver development, sponsorship, and sustainable racing.

Nick shares how he entered motorsports later than most, why he built Rex Racing to fill a major industry gap, and what aspiring drivers actually need to succeed — beyond talent alone. From mindset and race strategy to sponsorship acquisition and financial sustainability, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the truths most drivers don’t hear.

You’ll learn:

What separates drivers who advance from those who plateau

The biggest misconceptions about motorsports sponsorship

How to fund a racing career realistically

Why mindset, branding, and partner value matter as much as lap times

The skills every aspiring driver should build off the track

How to create long-term success in a competitive racing industry

Whether you’re an aspiring driver, motorsports fan, or industry professional, this episode offers honest insight into what it takes to build a meaningful and sustainable career in racing.

Learn More about Rex Racing on instagram at @rex_racing1