On this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network -- Melinda catches up with Speedway Motorsports CEO, Jessica Fickenscher. Jessica shares the challenges and successes from the All Star Race at North Wilkesboro, and what it means to be the Chief Experience Officer.

On episode 70 of Driven to Compete Carey met with Willem Van Walsum. I met Willem at the SRO GT World Challenge at COTA where he was supporting the Skip Barber Racing team. He's on his third week working with Skip Barber. He helped explain how he uses data taken from the cars to design improvements for the cars. I also caught him in a lively conversation about Q-in and Q-out (what's the best way to cool the brakes).

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Our guest on Episode 80 of Inside ChampCar is Chris Huggins from Pinkies Out racing. Chris is the only car owner to win four VIR 24 Hour Races in a row. Chris is also the VP of ChampCar's Board of Directors.

On episode 69 of Driven to Compete Carey met with Walker Kemp. He met Walker at the SRO GT World Challenge at COTA where he was supporting the Skip Barber Racing team. He's responsible for one of the TCA cars. He shares some of the responsibilities that he has for the car and the team. The story of how he got into motorsports is humbling. He started working at a shop at age 16, sweeping floors, for free. And for that, he got an education in automobiles.

Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing

Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day!

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On episode 67 or Driven to Compete Carey met with Todd Coleman - Todd races an Aston Martin GT4 now, but started in the Ferarri Challenge. Todd was so much fun to chat with. He is a gregarious guy and so positive despite a rough start to the season. He's got a great story about what he had to do to acquire his racing license in time for his first season of racing. He also shared some super interesting racing stories.

Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing

Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day!

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On episode 67 of Driven to Compete Carey met with David and Beth Skillman. They are some of the nicest people you have ever met. They are a husband and wife who drive the semi-rigs to the races for Skip Barber Racing. David has had his CDL for years working part-time in trucking. Beth just got her CDL in March, amazing! They do it all. They spend the entire day cleaning and supporting the team and racers however they can.

Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing

Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day!

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Sri Haputantri

On episode 66 of Driven to Compete Carey sat down with Sri Haputantri. You will be blown away by Sri's story of coming from nothing and at times working for nothing for the opportunity to be around his passion, racing. He's made it work through lots of hard work over a very long time.

Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing.

Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day!

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On episode 113 of Inside the SCCA we take a look behind the scenes of the Spec MX-5 Class with Mazda Motorsports' Josh Smith and Sean Hedrick. It was an in depth discussion about the cars and the class. I give Josh and Sean the chance to convince me why we need a new class when -- as you all know -- I'm a huge proponent for fewer classes.