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| 4/28/26 |  From Division I Football to Racing Lamborghinis | Mateo Siderman | In Episode 29 of Off The Racing Line, we sit down with Mateo Siderman, a former Division I football wide receiver who made one of the wildest transitions in motorsports: from the football field to racing Lamborghinis in Super Trofeo North America Series.In just a few short years, Mateo has gone from grassroots endurance racing to winning races at legendary tracks like Indianapolis, Laguna Seca, and Watkins Glen, eventually earning a promotion to the Pro class at the Lamborghini World Finals in Italy.In this episode, we dive into:The jump from D1 football to professional racing.How quickly Mateo climbed through ChampCar, WRL, Spec Miata, and Lamborghini Super Trofeo.What the Lamborghini class system actually looks like.The reality of money, sponsors, and what it costs to race at this level.Working at TR3 Performance while chasing the next level.The mental side of racing, crashes, fear, and pressure.Why grassroots racing still matters, even when you’re racing exotic cars on the big stage.This is a conversation about discipline, risk, money, identity, and what it really takes to build a racing career from the ground up.If you enjoy the episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share... it helps us continue bringing you real stories from the motorsports world.🎙️ Off The Racing Line Podcast | — | ||||||
| 4/15/26 |  From Wheelchair to Millionaire: The Relentless Mindset of Chip Van Vurst | From a wheelchair to a self-made millionaire — Chip Van Vurst’s story is about one thing: refusing to quit.At 18 years old, Chip was in a devastating motorcycle accident that left him in a wheelchair for three years. Later in life, he faced four brain tumors, multiple surgeries, and moments that would have broken most people. On top of that, he’s built companies… lost companies… and rebuilt again.And through it all, he never stopped moving forward.In this episode, we dive into:The motorcycle crash that changed his lifeSpending three years in a wheelchair — and the mindset that got him outFacing four brain tumors and what that does to your perspective Building businesses, losing everything, and starting again The relentless optimism that defines himWhy helping others matters more than everAnd how he became not just successful — but resilientChip isn’t just a car guy with an enviable collection. He’s living proof that adversity doesn’t define you... your response to it does.If you’re going through something hard, this episode is for you.🚗 Sponsored by GARAGE iD Pro Spec Miata➡️ https://farausa.com/race-info/fara-pro-spec-miata-class-announced/🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.Website: https://offtheracingline.com/YT: / @offtheracingline Instagram: / offtheracingline TikTok: / offtheracingline Facebook: / offtheracingline Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-racing-line/id1806756528Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iDQbkts2ggd6aMuN11dbo | — | ||||||
| 4/1/26 |  Track Day Secrets Every Beginner Must Know | In Episode 27 of Off The Racing Line, we break down everything you need to know to get started in High Performance Driving Events (HPDE), or "Track Days".If you’ve ever thought:“I’m not ready yet…”“I need more horsepower…”“I don’t want to damage my car…”This episode is for you. We sit down with Chris Howard, who made the jump from autocross to road course driving and was signed off to solo status after his very first track day, to talk about what actually matters when starting HPDE.In this episode, we cover:What HPDE is and how it worksHow to prepare for your first track dayThe truth about car mods (what you need vs what you don’t)Why most drivers wait too long to get startedTransitioning from autocross to road course drivingUnderstanding the stress your car goes through on trackWhy almost any modern car (2015+) is capable of doing HPDEThis is your no-BS beginner’s guide to getting on track. Stop waiting. Start driving.If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who’s been thinking about doing their first track day.🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.Website: https://offtheracingline.com/YT: / @offtheracingline Instagram: / offtheracingline TikTok: / offtheracingline Facebook: / offtheracingline Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-racing-line/id1806756528Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iDQbkts2ggd6aMuN11dbo#OffTheRacingLine #HPDE #trackdays #performancedriving | — | ||||||
| 3/18/26 |  Motorsport's Hidden Crisis: Raw Talent Left Behind. The Frankie Barroso Story. | In Episode 26 of Off The Racing Line, we sit down with Frankie Barroso, a talented young racer competing in Spec Miata and Pro Spec Miata, to talk about one of the toughest realities in motorsports: being talented… but still overlooked.Many drivers have the speed.Very few get the opportunity.Frankie opens up about the frustration of being nominated multiple times for the Mazda Shootout, yet never being selected, and what it feels like to watch other drivers move forward while you keep grinding.We also dive into the financial reality of racing, where a single MX-5 Cup weekend can cost $25,000–$30,000, and how drivers and teams navigate sponsorships, funding, and the constant search for backing.Topics we cover in this episode:• What it feels like to be overlooked despite having the talent• The real cost of chasing a professional racing career• The Mazda Shootout selection process and what drivers go through behind the scenes• The rookie-status chess game in MX-5 Cup• What teams actually look for when choosing drivers• Mentoring the next generation of Spec Miata racersFrankie also shares insights from competing in MX-5 Cup events, working with teams, and trying to build a path forward in one of the most competitive forms of motorsport.This episode pulls back the curtain on a side of racing most fans never see.Sometimes the difference between racing and watching… isn’t talent.It’s opportunity. | — | ||||||
| 3/3/26 |  The Crash That Almost Finished a Racing Legend: Jim Drago's Story | Jim Drago is a racer’s racer. A Spec Miata legend. A 13-time SCCA National Champion. And a man who nearly didn’t make it back to the track.Owner of East Street Racing, one of the most dominant Spec Miata programs in the country, Jim has built some of the fastest and most technically refined SM cars in America. Known for surgical consistency and deep mechanical knowledge, he’s feared by rivals and respected across the paddock.But in 2024, everything changed.At the SCCA Runoffs at Road America, Jim was involved in one of the most violent crashes in recent memory: a 120 MPH impact that left multiple drivers injured and Jim hospitalized for five weeks, facing the possibility of amputation.Most people would’ve walked away from the sport. Jim didn’t.In this episode, recorded trackside at Homestead-Miami Speedway, we dive into:• His rise to becoming a multi-time national champion• Building East Street Racing into a Spec Miata powerhouse• The brutal reality of the Runoffs crash• The physical and mental recovery process• What it feels like returning to race for the first time after nearly losing it all• Why he refused to let his career end in a hospital bedJim Drago didn’t want his final lap to be the one that nearly killed him.He wanted to finish on his terms.🚗 Sponsored by GARAGE iD Pro Spec Miata➡️ https://farausa.com/race-info/fara-pro-spec-miata-class-announced/🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.Website: https://offtheracingline.com/YT: / @offtheracingline Instagram: / offtheracingline TikTok: / offtheracingline Facebook: / offtheracingline Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-racing-line/id1806756528Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iDQbkts2ggd6aMuN11dbo | — | ||||||
| 2/3/26 |  The "Most Hated Driver" in Motorsports, Charles Espenlaub on Endurance Racing, Survival, and Winning | EP 24 | Charles Espenlaub — Endurance Wins, Survival, and the Cost of Racing at the Highest LevelIn this episode of Off The Racing Line, we sit down with Charles Espenlaub, one of the most accomplished and quietly respected endurance racers in modern motorsports.Charles has won at the highest levels of international endurance racing, including an overall victory in the 24H Series, back-to-back wins at the 12 Hours of Kuwait, and a class victory at the Nürburgring 24 Hours, one of the most unforgiving races in the world. He’s also a 24H Series GT3-Am champion, with podium finishes across Europe at tracks like Spa, Monza, and Barcelona.But this conversation goes far beyond results.We open with one of the most unexpected stories in motorsports, how Charles was once labeled “the most hated driver in motorsports” after repeatedly filling in for actor Patrick Dempsey, only to disappoint crowds when the helmet came off and it wasn’t who they expected.From there, we dive deep into:What it really takes to win endurance races when speed alone isn’t enoughTeam chemistry, trust, and why certain names, like Shane Lewis, keep showing up in winning programsHis 15-year run as a Mazda factory driver and what factory support actually looks likeJudging the Mazda Shootout and what separates future pros from talented drivers who never make itThe uncomfortable realities of gentleman drivers, money, and modern racingSurviving the infamous Miata fire at the 25 Hours of Thunderhill, and why it turned him into a vocal advocate for improved fire safetyWalking away from a safe aviation career to chase racing, and making it workThis is a long-form, unfiltered conversation about longevity, risk, discipline, and survival in a sport that rarely forgives mistakes.If you want the truth about endurance racing, not the highlight reel, this episode delivers. | — | ||||||
| 1/6/26 |  Inside the Mind of a 20-Year-Old Champion: Westin Workman’s Rise Through MX-5 Cup & GR Cup | At just 20 years old, Westin Workman is already one of the most formidable rising stars in American motorsports.A 2x national karting champion, Spec MX-5 scholarship winner, 2023 Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout champion, 2024 MX-5 Cup Rookie of the Year, and 2025 Toyota GR Cup Champion, Westin is proving, fast, that he’s built for the top.Flying in from NC, he joins us trackside at Homestead-Miami Speedway to break down the mindset, discipline, and relentless drive required to compete at the highest levels while also being a full-time college student in North Carolina.We cover:• What it takes to win championships in MX-5 Cup & GR Cup• His path into the Toyota Driver Development Program• Why low-horsepower cars make the best drivers• Training, pressure, sponsors, and the business of becoming a pro• What commitment looks like at this level• Balancing student life with a pro racing career• The real emotional grind behind chasing a factory seatWestin’s story isn’t hype, it's a blueprint for anyone chasing excellence in motorsports.If you want to understand what “built to win” really looks like… this is the episode.🚗 Sponsored by GARAGE iD Pro Spec Miata➡️ https://farausa.com/race-info/fara-pro-spec-miata-class-announced/🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.Website: https://offtheracingline.com/ | — | ||||||
| 12/24/25 |  Garage iD Pro Spec Miata Series: More Prize Money, More Track Time — The Future of Spec Miata? | SCCA Spec Miata Drivers: Is the Garage iD Pro Spec Miata Series the Next Step?In Episode 22 of Off The Racing Line, we sit down with Todd Buras, Senter Smith, and Trace Hance to unpack what may be the most important structural shift in the Spec Miata ecosystem in years.This conversation breaks down three interconnected pillars shaping the future of grassroots racing:🔧 Garage ID Prospect Miata Series (2026)The Prospect Miata Series is evolving from a single end-of-season payout into a per-event prize money model, with cash distributed across multiple categories — including Overall, Legends (50+), and First Female — at every race weekend.With Trace Hance stepping in as race director, the series emphasizes clean racing, fast decision-making, and accountability through education, not politics. The result? More track time, cleaner racing, and a paddock culture that rewards competition without sacrificing community.🎓 Collegiate Racing Series (CRS)CRS is building a legitimate pipeline from HPDE and academy programs to true wheel-to-wheel racing — powered by universities across the country.With nearly 60 schools involved and growing, CRS teaches far more than racecraft: students learn budgeting, fundraising, program structure, and long-term planning while competing under FARA’s professional infrastructure. Upcoming events at Road Atlanta, NCM Motorsports Park, and a National Championship finale are setting the stage for the next generation of racers.🔑 Why This Episode MattersSpec Miata drivers gain more chances to win money per event.Students and families see a real, affordable path to racing.Teams and programs benefit from structure, clarity, and celebration.The sport itself gets cleaner racing, better drivers, and stronger culture.From podium celebrations to press-box education, this episode makes one thing clear: the FAR ecosystem is building racers, not just race results.As always — everything interesting happens off the racing line.🚗 Sponsored by GARAGE iD Pro Spec Miata➡️ https://farausa.com/race-info/fara-pro-spec-miata-class-announced/🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.Website: https://offtheracingline.com/YT: / @offtheracingline Instagram: / offtheracingline TikTok: / offtheracingline Facebook: / offtheracingline Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-racing-line/id1806756528Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iDQbkts2ggd6aMuN11dbo#SpecMiata#SCCASpecMiata#SpecMiataRacing#prospecmiata | — | ||||||
| 12/9/25 |  What It Takes to Become a Pro Driver at 19: The Noah Harmon Story | EP21: What does it really take to become a pro racing driver at just 19?We sit down with Noah Harmon, the 2024 Mazda Shootout winner, IMSA MX-5 Cup rookie standout, Trans Am driver, and full-time UCF student balancing two lives at once.Noah didn’t start karting until age 14, which in motorsports is practically adulthood. But in five short years he went from late starter… to racing wheel-to-wheel with some of the biggest rising names in American motorsports. Noah shares what it’s like to race against Connor Zilisch, Westin Workman, and Jeremy Fletcher, and how those battles shaped him as a driver.We Get Into:0:00 Intro01:14 Starting "Late" in Karting05:22 The Mazda Shootout: losing twice before winning it all18:15 Rookie Season in MX5 Cup19:32 Rookie of The Year... almost21:33 Race Analysis with Noah25:19 The Chick Magnet27:57 Racing at St. Pete31:44 Daytona Crash - Not The Proudest Moment of The Group34:52 Racing Against the Big Names37:56 Racing in The Trans Am Series42:02 How Sponsorships Actually Work in Motorsports53:46 The Double Life: College Student vs. Pro Driver59:13 Dating as a 19 year-old Pro Driver1:01:36 Are Kid Racers Fearless?1:04:56 Rapid Fire Questions1:12:30 Guest ChallengePlus: Noah lets loose about dating, racing superstars, and the moment it finally clicked that he belonged at the top level.FOLLOW NOAH HARMONIG: @noah_harmon 🚗 Sponsored by Velocity Track ExperienceTrack-prepped rentals, full support, expert coaching—all in one arrive-and-drive package.➡️ https://velocitytrackexperience.com🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.Website: https://offtheracingline.com/YT: / @offtheracingline Instagram: / offtheracingline TikTok: / offtheracingline Facebook: / offtheracingline Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-racing-line/id1806756528Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iDQbkts2ggd6aMuN11dbo#MazdaMX5Cup#IMSA#MazdaShootout#TransAmSeries#NASCAR | — | ||||||
| 11/27/25 |  How I Went From Afghanistan to GT1 Champion After 18 Years of Fighting for It | EP20 with Justin Levine: Army veteran. Paratrooper. Attorney. GT1-B racer.Justin’s story isn’t just about cars, it’s about grit, discipline, and the long road to becoming who you’re meant to be.In this episode, Justin walks us through his journey from combat missions in Afghanistan, to surviving law school on a shoestring budget, to using student loans and VA benefits just to afford seat time at HPDE events. He went from a Nissan 350Z at Palm Beach International Raceway… to a Porsche Cup Car fighting for championships in FARA’s GT1-B class.We cover:• Life as a U.S. Army paratrooper in Afghanistan• How track days became his therapy and second mission• Using whatever money he had — including student loans — just to race• Becoming an instructor with NASA & PDG to earn free track time• The slow climb from broke college racer → respected attorney → GT1-B contender• The difference between NASA, ChampCar, and racing in FARA• How discipline, controlled aggression, and courage translate from the military to the race trackThis is one of the most relatable and motivational stories we’ve captured — proof that success in racing (and in life) is built over years of sacrifice and small steps forward.Whatever your goal or mission is… keep moving forward.🚗 Sponsored by Velocity Track ExperienceTrack-prepped rentals, full support, expert coaching—all in one arrive-and-drive package.➡️ https://velocitytrackexperience.com🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.Website: https://offtheracingline.com/YT: / @offtheracingline Instagram: / offtheracingline TikTok: / offtheracingline Facebook: / offtheracingline Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-racing-line/id1806756528Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iDQbkts2ggd6aMuN11dbo#ArmyVeteran #RacingCommunity #PorscheCupCar #MotorsportsPodcast | — | ||||||
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| 11/13/25 |  How I Went From Leukemia to Racing Again in 12 Months - The Jesse Gröse Story | EP19 - Life on Borrowed Time: Racing, Leukemia and Legacy with Jesse Gröse. In this powerful episode, professional racer and coach Jesse Gröse shares how a diagnosis of T-Cell Leukemia in his early 30s changed everything — his health, his career, and his purpose. From hospital beds to podiums, Jesse’s story is a masterclass in perseverance, resilience, and rediscovering what truly matters.Before cancer, Jesse had already competed in over 100 different race cars across 20+ manufacturers, including some of the world’s most demanding prototype chassis — from Radical, Ligier, Wolf, and LMP3 platforms — testing the limits at legendary tracks like Laguna Seca, Sebring, and Thunderhill.But this isn’t just a racing story — it’s a human one.It’s about what happens when the pursuit of speed collides with survival.If you or someone you love is fighting cancer, this conversation is a reminder: you’re not alone.💙 Support the fight:Learn more, get help, or register as a bone marrow donor below.leukemiarf.orgnmdp.orgbloodcancerunited.org🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.Website: https://offtheracingline.com/YT: / @offtheracingline Instagram: / offtheracingline TikTok: / offtheracingline Facebook: / offtheracingline Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-racing-line/id1806756528Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iDQbkts2ggd6aMuN11dbo#OffTheRacingLine #JesseGrose #RacingStory #CancerSurvivor #Motorsports #RacingLife #LeukemiaAwareness | — | ||||||
| 10/30/25 |  How Drug Money Fueled IMSA Racing in the 1980s | Racing, Cocaine, and the 1980s IMSA Underworld — The Ken Behr StoryIn the 1980s, South Florida’s racing scene was fueled by more than just gasoline.Our guest, Ken Behr, was a race car driver who also ran tons of marijuana and cocaine through the same networks that bankrolled parts of IMSA and Road Atlanta.In this episode, Ken reveals how drug money powered his racing career, the reality of smuggling operations in that era, and what life was like after walking away from it all.👉 Subscribe for more real, unfiltered stories from the world of motorsport — both on and off the racing line.Get Ken's book and listen to his podcast: https://onestepovertheline.com/🚗 Sponsored by Velocity Track ExperienceTrack-prepped rentals, full support, expert coaching—all in one arrive-and-drive package.➡️ https://velocitytrackexperience.com🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.Website: https://offtheracingline.com/YT: / @offtheracingline Instagram: / offtheracingline TikTok: / offtheracingline Facebook: / offtheracingline Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-racing-line/id1806756528Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iDQbkts2ggd6aMuN11dbo#Racing #Motorsport #TrueCrime #IMSA #DrugSmuggling #KenBehr #OffTheRacingLine #FARA #CocaineCowboys | — | ||||||
| 10/16/25 |  Father & Daughter Racing Together: The Day I Cried at The Track - EP17 | Episode 17 – Kaelyn Kinley: The 16-Year-Old Racer Teaching Adults How to DriveIn this episode of Off The Racing Line, we sit down with Kaelyn Kinley, a third-generation racer who started driving at just five years old. Now, at sixteen, she’s racing Spec Miata with SCCA and FARA, serving as an HPDE instructor for FARA, and even mentoring other young drivers.We talk about growing up at the track, competing against adults, and what it’s like teaching drivers twice her age how to go faster. Kaelyn shares the ups and downs of racing as a teenager, how the car becomes the great equalizer, and what it’s like balancing high school life with the racing world.Joining us is her father, Marc Kinley, who shares the emotional and financial realities of supporting his daughter’s passion for racing, from nerves to pride and everything in between.🚗 Sponsored by Velocity Track ExperienceTrack-prepped rentals, full support, expert coaching—all in one arrive-and-drive package.➡️ https://velocitytrackexperience.com🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring racers, instructors, and the motorsports misfits you actually want to hear from.🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.Website: https://offtheracingline.com/YT: / @offtheracinglineInstagram: / offtheracingline TikTok: / offtheracingline Facebook: / offtheracingline Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-racing-line/id1806756528Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iDQbkts2ggd6aMuN11dbo | — | ||||||
| 10/9/25 |  How I Got My University to Pay for Me to Go Racing - Jack Hobbs | Episode 16 – Jack Hobbs: The Future of College Racing (Victory Lane Edition)Recorded on location at Homestead-Miami Speedway, this Victory Lane Edition of Off The Racing Line features Jack Hobbs, founder of the Collegiate Racing Series (CRS) — the sanctioning body connecting students, universities, and motorsport organizations to shape the future of competitive racing.We dive into Jack’s journey through HPDE, FARA’s Competition and Instructor Schools, and Jzilla Track Days, all leading to the creation of CRS. We also explore how universities like Clemson are building full motorsports programs, merging education and racing into one path.Filmed while battling the elements — with rain trickling down and the crew throwing up tents mid-shoot — this episode proves that passion for racing doesn’t stop when the weather turns.🎙 Sponsored by FARA – Formula & Automobile Racing Associationhttps://farausa.com/📍 Recorded trackside at the iconic Homestead-Miami Speedway as part of our exclusive Victory Lane Edition series.Collegiate Racing Series: https://drivecrs.com/🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring racers, instructors, and the motorsports misfits you actually want to hear from.🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.Website: https://offtheracingline.com/YT: / @offtheracingline Instagram: / offtheracingline TikTok: / offtheracingline Facebook: / offtheracingline Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-racing-line/id1806756528Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iDQbkts2ggd6aMuN11dbo#FARA #ProSpecMiata #Motorsports #VictoryLaneEdition #RacingPodcast | — | ||||||
| 10/2/25 |  50 Years Wrenching: How The Golden Era of BMW Ended in 2006 | Episode 15 – Sebring 12 Hours: When Backyard Builders Could Race Next to Legends, with Rennie Bryant.Rennie Bryant has done it all — from racing SCCA in the ’70s, running the 12 Hours of Sebring, and co-driving with Randy Pobst, to taking 3rd in the BMW Club Racing national championship. He’s also spent 50 years at Redline Bimmer Performance, a BMW shop he now owns and runs, and today serves as president of the BMW CCA Everglades chapter.We dig into the golden years of grassroots racing, the politics holding clubs back, and the lessons Rennie’s learned from half a century in motorsports.🚗 Sponsored by Velocity Track ExperienceTrack-prepped rentals, full support, expert coaching—all in one arrive-and-drive package.➡️ https://velocitytrackexperience.com🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring racers, instructors, and the motorsports misfits you actually want to hear from.🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.Website: https://offtheracingline.com/YT: / @offtheracinglineInstagram: / offtheracingline TikTok: / offtheracingline Facebook: / offtheracingline Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-racing-line/id1806756528Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iDQbkts2ggd6aMuN11dbo | — | ||||||
| 9/18/25 |  How We Survived Our First Endurance Race (And Stayed Friends) | Episode 14 – Dan Dombrowski: Endurance Racing & The Next GenerationIn this episode of Off The Racing Line, we sit down with Dan Dombrowski — racer, instructor, and Champcar competitor. Dan shares how he started in an E46 BMW 330, the grind of endurance racing, and why Champcar is as much about strategy and survival as it is about speed.We dive into the highs and heartbreaks of 12- and 24-hour racing, the unique challenges of working with teammates through fatigue, and the lessons you only learn when a car has to last all night.Beyond racing, Dan opens up about guiding his son — now getting his learner’s permit — into motorsports, and what parents should know about the best entry points for young drivers. Plus, we bring back Instructor War Stories, rapid-fire questions, and the guest challenge.This Episode is in honor of Charlie Kirk.🚗 Sponsored by Velocity Track ExperienceTrack-prepped rentals, full support, expert coaching—all in one arrive-and-drive package.➡️ https://velocitytrackexperience.com🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring racers, instructors, and the motorsports misfits you actually want to hear from.🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.Website: https://offtheracingline.com/YT: / @offtheracingline Instagram: / offtheracingline TikTok: / offtheracingline Facebook: / offtheracingline Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-racing-line/id1806756528Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iDQbkts2ggd6aMuN11dbo | — | ||||||
| 9/4/25 |  This Veteran Racer Got Smoked by Kids in Formula Cars | Episode 13 – Hal Gould: Breaking 200 MPH: My McLaren Hit 203 On a 3-Mile RunwayIn this episode of Off The Racing Line, we sit down with Hal Gould — a driver who went from car-indifferent college kid to full-blown racer. Hal shares how the AMG Performance School with Shane Lewis lit the spark, his time at Lucas Oil Racing School, and what it’s like racing everything from exotics to FARA’s Super Lap Series and Formula 4 against fearless kids.We talk wrecks at Daytona, competing with NASA and FARA, the lessons that humble even seasoned racers, and why ego, money, and fear ruin more drivers than bad luck ever could.This one’s full of laughs, scars, and brutally honest takes from someone who’s lived it.We get into 👇0:00 – Meet Hal Gould 9:10 – Hitting 203 MPH in a McLaren 15:55 – From McLaren 650S to a Porsche Cayman GTS22:44 – Attending Lucas Oil Racing School25:45 – Racing Against Kids34:08 – Endurance Racing with WRL38:35 – Daytona Crash48:51 – Rapid Fire Questions53:17 – Guest Challenge🚗 Sponsored by Velocity Track ExperienceTrack-prepped rentals, full support, expert coaching—all in one arrive-and-drive package.➡️ https://velocitytrackexperience.com🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring racers, instructors, and the motorsports misfits you actually want to hear from.🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.Website: https://offtheracingline.com/YT: / @offtheracingline Instagram: / offtheracingline TikTok: / offtheracingline Facebook: / offtheracingline Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-racing-line/id1806756528Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iDQbkts2ggd6aMuN11dbo | — | ||||||
| 8/28/25 |  Cupcake Racing: The Tragic Story Behind the Team Name | Episode 12 – Victory Lane Edition: “Tow Hook” Kelly & Rob GarzaWe’re back at Homestead-Miami Speedway for another Victory Lane Edition of Off The Racing Line. This time, we sit down with two very different racers on the same grid: James “Kelly” Ganjei and veteran driver Rob Garza.Kelly shares the deeply moving story behind the Cupcake Racing name — a tribute to his daughter. It’s a moment that brought the whole set to the edge of tears and shows the soul that motorsports can carry.Alongside the heavy, there’s plenty of light. We uncover how Kelly picked up the nickname “Tow Hook Kelly,” swap laughs and close calls, and dive into the similarities and differences between racing with FARA and NASA. With Rob’s two decades of racing perspective and Kelly’s fresh passion, this episode blends experience, heartbreak, and humor in a way that only racing life can deliver.It’s an emotional ride — full of grit, grief, and a reminder of the community that keeps us all on track.🎙 Sponsored by FARA – Formula & Automobile Racing Associationhttps://farausa.com/📍 Recorded trackside at the iconic Homestead-Miami Speedway as part of our exclusive Victory Lane Edition series.🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring racers, instructors, and the motorsports misfits you actually want to hear from.🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.Website: https://offtheracingline.com/YT: / @offtheracingline Instagram: / offtheracingline TikTok: / offtheracingline Facebook: / offtheracingline Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-racing-line/id1806756528Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iDQbkts2ggd6aMuN11dbo#FARA #ProSpecMiata #Motorsports #VictoryLaneEdition #RacingPodcast | — | ||||||
| 8/21/25 |  Car Meets vs. Track Days: Look What I Got vs. Look What I Can Do | Episode 11 – Brian Blash: From Car Meets to Track CultureWe’re back with Episode 11 of Off The Racing Line, recorded after an insane run of six trackside episodes. This time, we sit down with Brian Blash to dig into the crossroads between car meet culture and track culture.From the rise (and fall) of BMW meetups to why most enthusiasts never make the jump to track days, Brian doesn’t hold back. We break down the dangers of street racing, Florida’s brand-new “speeder” law, and Carlos throws a direct challenge to every wannabe street racer out there.Plus, we talk about running track days in an 800whp BMW G80, some hair-raising close calls, and we wrap it all up with a brand-new rapid-fire segment that you won’t want to miss.We get into 👇0:00 – Welcome to Episode 9 5:18 – Meet Brian Blash 9:00 – The BMW Car Meet Culture17:26 – Florida Bimmers Driving Group19:20 – That Emblem Doesn't Make us Friends24:20 – Street Racers Are Idiots26:52 – Nissan Altima - The Final Boss28:40 – Challenge to Street Racers34:25 – Brian's 900 HP G80 M340:18 – The Legend of Trevor B.44:11 – Rapid Fire Questions51:00 – Rapid Fire Questions🚗 Sponsored by Velocity Track ExperienceTrack-prepped rentals, full support, expert coaching—all in one arrive-and-drive package.➡️ https://velocitytrackexperience.com🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring racers, instructors, and the motorsports misfits you actually want to hear from.🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.Website: https://offtheracingline.com/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@OffTheRacingLine Instagram: / offtheracingline TikTok: / offtheracingline Facebook: / offtheracingline Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-racing-line/id1806756528Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iDQbkts2ggd6aMuN11dbo | — | ||||||
| 8/14/25 |  Youngest Comp School Driver Becomes The Coolest Kid At School | 🏁 Victory Lane Edition – EP10 🏁Live from Homestead-Miami Speedway, we sit down with father-son duo Peter & Joseph Saddington for a special trackside edition of Off The Racing Line.At just 12 years old, Joseph became the youngest driver to complete FARA’s official competition/racing school, and this weekend, he’s making his debut in the Pro Spec Miata series. Starting in competitive karting at only 9, Joseph has developed a race prep routine that’s more structured and disciplined than many seasoned drivers.We dive into:Joseph’s journey from karting to racingHow he mentally and physically prepares for competitionPeter’s perspective on raising a young racer and watching him take on the trackInsights into family, discipline, and chasing dreams at full speed🎙 Sponsored by FARA – Formula & Automobile Racing Associationhttps://farausa.com/📍 Recorded trackside at the iconic Homestead-Miami Speedway as part of our exclusive Victory Lane Edition series.🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring racers, instructors, and the motorsports misfits you actually want to hear from.🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.Website: https://offtheracingline.com/YT: / @offtheracingline Instagram: / offtheracingline TikTok: / offtheracingline Facebook: / offtheracingline Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-racing-line/id1806756528Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iDQbkts2ggd6aMuN11dbo#FARA #ProSpecMiata #Motorsports #VictoryLaneEdition #RacingPodcast | — | ||||||
| 8/7/25 |  At 72, This Two-Time Champion Still Chases Top Drivers In An M3 | EP9 - The Fred Flintstone Tech That Created a National Autocross Champion, David SchnoerrWhat do you get when you mix a 72-year-old track junkie, two national autocross championships, an FIA racing license, and decades of wild pace car stories? You get David Schnoerr — and you get one hell of an episode.From his early days navigating “slalom competitions” in Panama to mentoring the next generation of racers at FARA, David's journey is as fast and relentless as the cars he’s driven. He’s competed on the national stage, raced professionally, and still shows up to every track day with his orange F80 M3, usually right on the heels of the fastest drivers in the field.We get into 👇0:00 – Welcome to Episode 9 4:25 – Meet David Schnoerr 8:22 – Cultural Differences in Autocross9:40 – Winning in Autocross15:01 – From Autocross to Road Racing21:11 – Track Day Culture Change24:24 – Student Becomes The Master28:40 – Driving The Pace Car34:00 – Staying Sharp at 7239:36 – Competing in The Super Lap Series49:56 – Rapid Fire Questions58:31 – Guest ChallengeThis episode is packed with humor, insight, and raw inspiration. If you’ve ever thought you were too old—or too late—to get started in motorsports, David is living proof that the track doesn’t care about your age.🚗 Sponsored by Velocity Track ExperienceTrack-prepped rentals, full support, expert coaching—all in one arrive-and-drive package.➡️ https://velocitytrackexperience.com🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring racers, instructors, and the motorsports misfits you actually want to hear from.🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.Website: https://offtheracingline.com/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@OffTheRacingLine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheracingline/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheracingline Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offtheracingline Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-racing-line/id1806756528Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iDQbkts2ggd6aMuN11dbo | — | ||||||
| 7/24/25 |  How to Afford An Aston Martin & Porsche Collection: 80-Hour Work Weeks | Porsche Junkie Fights Trolls: They Think I'm A 45-Year-Old Man - EP9 with Jen TorresThis week, we sit down with Jenn Torres—a Porsche enthusiast, long-distance road trip junkie, and the woman behind the wheel (and the canvas) of some of the car world’s boldest stories. From driving an Aston Martin daily to getting mistaken for a 45-year-old man online, Jenn brings unfiltered energy, wild stories, and sharp opinions to the podcast.We get into 👇0:00 – Welcome to Episode 8 0:49 – New Sponsor! Velocity Track Experience 2:03 – Meet Jen Torres 8:10 – Driving Cross-Country 12:16 – Jen's First Car/Love at 18 16:06 – Jen's Automotive Art 17:39 – Tail of The Dragon20:27 – Jen's Favorite Build22:36 – Track Days in the Aston Martin40:13 – Rapid Fire Questions48:54 – Guest Challenge🚗 Sponsored by Velocity Track ExperienceTrack-prepped rentals, full support, expert coaching—all in one arrive-and-drive package.➡️ https://velocitytrackexperience.com🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring racers, instructors, and the motorsports misfits you actually want to hear from.🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.Website: https://offtheracingline.com/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@offtheracingline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheracingline/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheracingline Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offtheracingline Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-racing-line/id1806756528Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iDQbkts2ggd6aMuN11dbo | — | ||||||
| 7/4/25 |  The Day I Took Terminally Ill Kids Racing (And Why I Never Miss It) | 3,500 Miles in an Ariel Atom: Finishing 2nd Overall at One Lap of America: EP7 with Victor LeoFlorida’s most recognizable track day instructor is in the hot seat! Victor Leo—senior instructor for FARA, Chin, NASA, PDG, PCA, and more—joins us for an episode packed with real grassroots motorsports stories.• Kids Racing for Life: Vic shares emotional moments giving terminally-ill kids and their families unforgettable rides around Sebring.• One Lap of America: The behind-the-scenes truth about one of the country’s toughest endurance events.• Instructor War Stories: Wild tales from decades on track—some you won’t believe.• Rapid Fire: Pick-a-Club Edition: Who’s got the best paddock food, the sketchiest tech, or the wildest group? Vic names names for FARA, Chin, NASA, PDG, and PCA.• Ultimate Club Casting Call: If Hollywood made a movie about the Florida track day scene, which celebrity would play each club? (You’ll want to hear Vic’s picks!)This episode is packed with laughs, real moments, and the raw spirit of grassroots motorsports. Drop your own celebrity casting picks for your club in the comments!🎯 Whether you’re coaching, competing, or clawing your way up, this one hits home.LINKS--------Base Camp Goes Racing: https://www.basecamp.org/bcgoesracingFARA: https://farausa.com/Chin: https://chintrackdays.com/NASA FL: https://drivenasafl.com/PDG: https://performancedrivinggroup.com/PCA: https://www.pca.org/TDX: https://trackdayxperience.com/OFF THE RACING LINE LINKS----------------------------------Website: https://www.offtheracingline.com/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@OffTheRacingLineSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iDQbkts2ggd6aMuN11dboApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-racing-line/id1806756528Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheracingline/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheracingline#FARA #ChinTrackDays #NASA #PDG #PCA #TrackDay #Motorsports #OffTheRacingLine #racing | — | ||||||
| 6/23/25 |  Why I Keep Coming Back to Miatas, Even After Racing The Best GT Cars | EP6 with Todd Buras - How to Get Free Race Rides: Bring the Car Back BetterTodd Buras has been racing longer than some of his competitors have been alive—and he’s still out there bringing home trophies. In this episode, the multi-series champion and co-owner of the FARA Racing Series joins us to talk about the lessons, wrecks, wins, and wisdom earned over three decades behind the wheel.We get into:The car that nearly bit himCountless podiums across IMSA, SCCA, MX-5 Cup, and moreHow he’s raced everything from Spec Miatas to GT carsWhy sometimes… you just finish the race with what you’ve gotRapid Fire questions that reveal his mindset, regrets, and dream scenariosIt’s part humble reflection, part behind-the-scenes grit—and all Off The Racing Line.🎯 Whether you’re coaching, competing, or clawing your way up, this one hits home.#motorsports #racing | — | ||||||
| 6/10/25 |  Why MSF Instructor Training Is More Intense Than A Race Weekend | Episode 5: Inside Instructor Training School – From Candidate to CoachIn this episode of Off The Racing Line, we dive into FARA’s Instructor Training School (ITS) with mentor instructor Gerry and recent graduate Trevor. We explore what makes or breaks a good instructor, the transition from SLS to wheel-to-wheel racing, and the unexpected challenges that come with sitting in the right seat. Plus, a spicy rapid-fire segment and some classic instructor war stories you won’t want to miss.👇 Got a wild story from the track? Reach out—we’re always looking for real drivers with real stories.----------Podcast also Available on:YouTubewww.youtube.com/@OffTheRacingLine | — | ||||||
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