What's the secret to success on and off the rally stages?

Tune in as we welcome another history-making competitor to The Fast Pod.

In 2021 Garry Pearson became the first rally driver to lift four major UK national championship crowns in a single season.

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 We chat to multiple title-winner Garry about:

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Welcome to The Fast Pod, where we delve into the world of motorsport and explore the stories of the incredible individuals who make it all happen.

In this episode, we have a very special guest joining us all the way from the USA – Bryce Kenny.

Bryce Kenny is a professional monster truck driver who competes in Monster Jam events.

His passion for motorsports runs deep in his family. Growing up around a family drag strip, he was immersed in the world of high-speed racing from a young age.

His dream was to make a career out of top fuel drag racing, and he even had the opportunity to drive a dragster at the age of 20. However, the challenges of securing sponsorship and the economic downturn led Bryce to re-evaluate his path.

It was during this time that Monster Jam came calling. Initially hesitant, Bryce attended his first Monster Jam event and was captivated by the excitement and engagement of the fans. He saw an opportunity to continue his career and make a name for himself in a different discipline. Bryce made the leap from drag racing to Monster Jam - and it turned out to be a decision that would change his life.

Monster Jam is a unique form of motorsport that combines the power and spectacle of monster trucks with thrilling performances and jaw-dropping stunts.

Bryce is known for driving the Mohawk Warrior, and is the first person to hit three figures in speed in a monster truck - setting a world record of over 100 miles per hour.

We dive into Bryce's career, his record-breaking achievements, and his new book "Geared for Life" that offers a fresh perspective on finding purpose and shifting gears in life.

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Links

Official profile - Bryce Kenny Monster Jam Driver | Monster Jam

Order Bryce's book - Geared for Life: Making the Shift Into Your Full Potential

Follow Bryce on Instagram - Bryce Kenny (@warriorbryce)

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In this episode of The Fast Pod, host Graeme Cleland interviews Oly Collins - team manager for NAPA Racing UK / Motorbase Performance in the British Touring Car Championship.

One of the most experienced pit lane chiefs in the UK, Oly has worked with some of the biggest names in motorsport including West Surrey, Team Dynamics, and Motorbase.

He's been instrumental in the success of these teams, helping them countless race wins and achieve multiple championship titles.

Oly shares his insights into what it takes to make a racing team into a winning outfit - and the role of a team manager in bringing all the different elements together.

And he covers not only what goes on during a race weekend, but what needs to happen between races to ensure it all comes together at the circuit.

He emphasises the importance of having talented individuals who work well as a team, racing drivers and engineers being open and honest in communication, and fostering a culture of respect and learning within a squad even when the pressure is on.

The Kent-based team boss also discusses the challenges and highlights of his career in motorsport, including the stellar 2023 season Motorbase are enjoying in the BTCC.

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Give Oly a follow: @OlyCollins / X (twitter.com)

Joe Tanner is a renowned helmet painter who has worked with top motorsport competitors, including Formula One stars like Lando Norris and Nigel Mansell.

He accidentally fell into the world of helmet design, but has since become the go-to person for racers who want to look fast.

A racer himself, Joe shares his journey into helmet design and the evolution of racing helmets. He discusses the importance of a distinctive helmet design and the challenges of running a business in this field.

Joe also talks about the physical process of painting helmets in his workshop, the time and effort it takes, and the pressure of meeting deadlines.

He picks out some of his personal favourite designs - and explains the unexpected difficulties in recreating classic designs from the past.

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What's the secret to winning consistently and setting records on track?

In this new episode The Fast Pod brings you a racer who has tasted success in single seaters, touring cars and endurance racing across the globe.

Now an FIA driving standards advisor, hypercar development driver, race team brand ambassador and Le Mans commentator, Peter Dumbreck is an expert on what it takes to make people and cars go fast.

We chatted to the rapid Scotsman just before he attended the British Grand Prix about:

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"The fans in Japan are truly amazing. Their commitment and enthusiasm for the sport are unparalleled. It's a privilege to race in front of such passionate fans." - Peter Dumbreck

"I wish I had raced more in America and taken it all in a bit more." - Peter Dumbreck

GC and JD also debate other intriguing storylines from the world of motorsport, including:

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In this episode The Fast Pod brings you a motorsport world champion.

They also touch on bad family planning and why that stops you from enjoying motorsport.

This episode's star guest is one half or rallying's co-driving power couple - Rhianon Gelsomino.

Join GC and JD as they dissect the latest high profile motorsport thrills and spills plus an exclusive interview with Le Mans 24 Hours media delegate and ace photographer Jeff Carter of www.macleanphotographic.com

Jeff explains the secret to capturing great images, pinpoints his favourite race circuits and spills the beans on his encounters with legends like Colin McRae, Fernando Alonso, Mark Webber and the one and only Nigel Mansell.

No moustaches were harmed in the making of this episode.