Throttle Therapy with Katherine Legge

Katherine Legge shares an update on her newly announced return to the Indy 500 with HMD Motorsports and AJ Foyt Racing, describing the massive behind-the-scenes effort, sponsor and team coordination, and her push to be as prepared and competitive as possible after a year away from IndyCar (and after a NASCAR season). Joined by producer Grace for listener Q&A, Katherine responds to Stephen A. Smith’s claim that NASCAR drivers aren’t athletes, explaining how she trains (CrossFit, running, core/upper body, heat prep), and sharing her pre-race routines and recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katherine Legge welcomes engineer and team manager-turned-motorsports journalist and podcast host for RACER, Marshall Pruett to trace his racing roots – from his mechanic father to retiring from IndyCar work just to be sucked back in through coaching and engineering before starting his media career. They dig into the tricky dynamics of reporting on friends and break down why “identical” IndyCars still vary so much.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katherine Legge talks with AJ Foyt Racing president Larry Foyt about running an IndyCar team and where the sport is headed. Foyt says AJ first told him “no way” to racing, so he quit other sports, swept floors at the shop, and started in go-karts. They discuss the grind of sponsorship and budgets, why results are about people and culture as much as money, moving operations from Texas to Indianapolis to find talent, working well with Santino Ferrucci, and how technical alliances (like their Penske partnership) shape IndyCar’s future and potential growth to three cars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katherine Legge introduces her mom, Vivienne (“Mama Legge”), on her first-ever podcast to discuss Katherine’s “born without fear” childhood—from walking at eight months and being a nonstop “human dynamo” to a newborn heart issue. Vivienne admits why she can’t watch Katherine race now, and recalls learning about Katherine’s 2006 crash.They laugh about heavy right feet, Dad quitting smoking to buy tires, and Vivienne hating the gym despite building “a tiny weeny” arm muscle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge welcomes close friend Andy Lally to discuss his transition from racing to becoming president of the Trans Am Series. Lally explains how the opportunity arose while he was seeking a Trans Am ride, the realities of running a series, and his plans to improve Trans Am’s production and marketing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by JR Motorsports co-owner Kelley Earnhardt Miller to talk about her background growing up in the Earnhardt family, driving late model stock cars, and how she transitioned into the business side of racing. They discuss Kelley’s relationship with her parents, the influence of racing on both sides of her family, and the early building blocks of JR Motorsports. They also explore driver development, age and maturity in the sport, sponsorship challenges—especially for female drivers—and Kelley’s perspective on NASCAR’s direction and the impact of the recent court case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by racing legend, Mark “the Kid” Martin. They discuss his motorsport journey, from racing on dirt tracks in Arkansas to dominating the ASA series and eventually becoming a celebrated NASCAR driver. Mark shares anecdotes from his youth, learning car geometry and building race cars himself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by racing driver Graham Rahal. They discuss his early experiences growing up in the Rahal racing family and his transition into professional racing. Graham shares his passion for cars and motorcycles, addresses the challenges of balancing team management with driving, and reflects on his business ventures outside of racing. The conversation also covers teammate dynamics, the evolving nature of motorsports, and Graham's hopes for his legacy in the racing community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by VP of Global Motorsports Competition, Eric Warren. They discuss how he transitioned from aerospace engineering to the racing industry, balancing technical expertise with leadership, and the importance of adaptability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by Mike Shank of Meyer Shank Racing, to explore his journey from attending races at Mid-Ohio as a child to becoming a successful team owner. Shank shares his experiences in racing, including his early career in Formula Atlantics and his transition to sports car racing. They also discuss the impact of the IMSA-Grand-Am merger, the importance of charters in motorsports, and the challenges facing NASCAR.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine is joined by longtime friend and supporter Kim Kalkhoven to discuss how Kim convinced Kevin Kalkhoven to give Katherine a chance in racing. They reflect on Katherine’s debut race, her rise in motorsport, and Kevin’s significant contributions throughout. Kim shares anecdotes about her life before meeting Kevin, their journey through the racing world, and Kevin’s legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by former professional racer and expert in driver development Josh Wise, to discuss how he transitioned from sprint car racing to supporting drivers through the physical and psychological demands of racing at Wise Optimization. They cover the challenges faced by female drivers, the application of sim racing, and the psychological barriers to achieving top-level performance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by the commissioner of NASCAR, Steve Phelps, to discuss his journey from Chef Boyardee to racing. They discuss NASCAR’s growth, from international expansion to how they incorporate fan feedback with the Fan Council. They also talk about the importance of introducing new OEMS to the sport and future possibilities for electric and hybrid vehicles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.