From CPA to Paddock Leader: Eric Kaul on Racing, Community, and Networking

About this episode

Eric Kaul discusses his transition from accountant to a prominent figure in motorsports, emphasizing the importance of networking and community.

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to build a real motorsports journey? In this episode of Late to Grid, we sit down with Eric Kaul to talk about the road from accountant to a well-known name in the paddock, and why networking at the race track can be just as important as speed behind the wheel. Eric shares how he got started in autocross, grew through HPDE and track day events, and eventually made the leap into endurance racing. Along the way, he explains how community, mentorship, and showi...

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Host: Bill Snow

Guest: Eric Kaul

Topics covered

• motorsports journey
• networking
• autocross
• endurance racing
• community
• mentorship

Keywords

• motorsports
• networking
• autocross
• endurance racing
• community
• mentorship

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