Rebuilding the Racer Within: Strength Beyond the Speedway

Rebuilding the Racer Within: Strength Beyond the Speedway

From The JP Emerson Show by Doug Sandler, JP Emerson, Turnkey Podcast Productions

May 13, 2026 · 1h 5m · Season 1 · Episode 178

About this episode

Mianna Wick shares her inspiring journey from backyard go-kart racing to driving a vintage IndyCar, emphasizing the importance of purpose in motorsports.

Mianna Wick joins The J.P. Emerson Show to share her journey from a backyard go‑kart track to driving a 1996 vintage IndyCar. She opens up about rebuilding her career with Pegasus Motorsports Group and her mission to inspire young women in motorsports. Along the way, Mianna’s humor, honesty, and grounded perspective shine through. It’s an uplifting conversation with a driver who proves that purpose runs deeper than speed.   Connect with Mianna here: mianna246@gmail.com Website: https://www.miannawickracing.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miannawickracing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MiannaWick Connect with Red Line Oil: www.redline.com Connect with Mecum Auctions: www.Mecum.com Connect with JP Emerson: https://www.jpemerson.com/   Olivia “Liv” Harper, PR, Marketing, & Distribution Executive: https://www.jpemerson.com/  

People in this episode

Host: JP Emerson

Guest: Mianna Wick

Topics covered

  • motorsports
  • career journey
  • inspiration
  • women in racing
  • IndyCar
  • personal growth

Keywords

  • Mianna Wick
  • IndyCar
  • motorsports
  • women in racing
  • career rebuilding
  • inspiration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pegasus Motorsports Group, Red Line Oil, Mecum Auctions

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