From Injuries to IndyCar: David Malukas Gets Real on Racing Life | S03EP12
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September 10, 2025 · 26 min · Season 3 · Episode 12
About this episode
David Malukas shares his journey in IndyCar, discussing injuries, comebacks, and life off the track.
Get 20% OFF your DeleteMe plan by texting TRACK to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. Oracle is offering to cut your current cloud bill in HALF if you move to OCI. Go to https://oracle.com/TRACKLIMITS to see if your company qualifies for this special offer. In this episode of Track Limits, we sit down with David Malukas, one of IndyCar’s rising stars, for a candid and entertaining conversation about his road to recovery, what it’s like being back in the car, and the unique journey that’s shaped his career. David shares stories from his Lithuanian-American upbringing, his first big breaks in racing, and the rollercoaster of injuries, comebacks, and staying mentally sharp in one of the toughest motorsport series in the world. Off the track, he opens up about his passions, sense of humour, and how he keeps life balanced when the racing pressure ramps up. Whether you’re an IndyCar fan or just love hearing what life is really like behind the helmet, this episode is packed with laughs, insights, and inspiration. ⏱️ Episode Highlights 00:00 – Introduction & David’s comeback story 01:40 – Growing up Lithuanian-American in Chicago 04:15 – Early racing memories & family sacrifices…
People in this episode
Host: Track Limits
Guest: David Malukas
Topics covered
- IndyCar
- racing injuries
- mental resilience
- personal journey
- comebacks
- humor in sports
Keywords
- IndyCar
- David Malukas
- racing injuries
- mental resilience
- Lithuanian-American
- comebacks
- sports humor
Sponsors
DeleteMe, Oracle
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Lithuania, Chicago
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