The RacingWire Podcast Network
By Brian Bielanski
The RacingWire Podcast NetworkApr 21, 2023
Driven to Compete | Meet JB Swan - SCCA B-Spec driver
In episode 28 of Driven to Compete Care sat down with JB Swan. JB is from the Boston area and he's a fellow B-Spec racer in the SCCA. He used to run an E Prod IT car in the SCCA but switched over to B-spec recently.
Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing.
Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day!
Website: https://christaylorracing.com
Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com
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Phone: (512) 222-3402
Driven to Compete | Meet Gale Corley - SCCA B-Spec driver
On episode 27 of Driven to Compete Carey sat down with Gale Corley. Gale is a fellow B-Spec racer in the SCCA. He just started racing a Ford Fiesta in B-Spec but he's been racing Spec Miata's since 2007.
Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing.
Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day!
Website: https://christaylorracing.com
Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com
Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities
Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWO0ybrgN1mPDH_HxUswsA
Email: info@driventocompete.com
Phone: (512) 222-3402
Driven to Compete | Meet Dean Lambros - Skip Barber Racing Driver
On Episode 26 of Drive to Compete Carey sat down with Dean Lambros. Dean is a 17-year-old racing phenom who's been racing since he was 5. He races and works for Skip Barber and he's about to start college and he'll be playing Division I football. He's a great example of someone who developed his skills through the Skip Barber racing school and organization.
Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing.
Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day!
Website: https://christaylorracing.com
Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com
Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities
Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com
Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&g=VHesvQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWO0ybrgN1mPDH_HxUswsA
Email: info@driventocompete.com
Phone: (512) 222-3402
Driven to Compete | Meet Travis Wiley - SCCA & NASA Spec Miata driver
On episode 5 of Driven to Compete Carey sat down with Austin, TX driver Travis Wiley. He's currently enrolled at UNC Charlotte in mechanical engineering but he's been racing for years. Travis is an experienced US National Karting driver and he's currently driving Spec Miata at NASA and SCCA races. He's got a really cool story and high aspirations.
Today's episode is sponsored by Valdez Motorsport. They have 3 seats available (1 GP2 and 2 GP3) for the upcoming 14-hour WRL endurance race at Daytona International Speedway on June 9-10, 2023.
Website: www.valdezmotorsport.com
Email: race@valdezmotorsport.com
This is your chance to get in an awesome race, with a great team, at a super event.
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Email: info@driventocompete.com
Phone: (512) 222-3402
Women's Motorsports Network | The Trailblazing Female President of NASCAR
Rev up your engines and tune in to Women's Motorsports Network for a captivating conversation between host Melinda Russell and guest Lori Waran, the trailblazing track president at Richmond. Lori shares her journey to becoming the first female track president in 76 years for NASCAR and emphasizes the importance of networking and staying connected throughout her career. Listen in as she discusses her personal connection to racing and her passion for seeing it continue to thrive for years to come. Lori also reveals how she is working to grow audiences and keep NASCAR relevant with the help of a talented team and forward-thinking leadership. Join Melinda and Lori as they discuss ways to make motorsports more accessible and appealing to new audiences, including outreach efforts to women and families. You won't want to miss this dynamic conversation as they wrap up their discussion with exciting plans for the future and a potential collaboration. So, start your engines and buckle up for a wild ride with Women's Motorsports Network.
Driven to Compete | Meet Greg Sproles - BMW CCA Instructor and driver
In episode 24 of Driven to Compete Carey sat down with Greg Sproles. Greg races in the BMW CCA but he's taking a bit of time off to get back to 100% health, but he was just cleared to help instruct with the BMW CCA club race school. He's also got a very emotional story about his son and a great story overall related to racing.
Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing.
Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day!
Website: https://christaylorracing.com
Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com
Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities
Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com
Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&g=VHesvQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWO0ybrgN1mPDH_HxUswsA
Email: info@driventocompete.com
Phone: (512) 222-3402
Inside the SCCA | SCCA Racers in This Year's Indy 500
Episode 102 of Inside the SCCA is a spotters guide of sorts to people involved in the year's Indy 500 with ties to the SCCA. Stick around until the end because there's a really cool story about the little team that could... and a former Runoffs driver turned Indy 500 mechanic.
Inside ChampCar | Hallett Race Recap with Tim Elliot
Bill Strong hosts episode 70 of Inside ChampCar. We talk about this past weekend's race at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit. Inside ChampCar is the weekly deep dive into the TireRack.com ChampCar Endurance Series. Hosted by veteran sports broadcaster and producer Brian Bielanski and ChampCar's director of marketing, Bill Strong. Each week we will discuss the races and the happenings and talk with team owners, drivers, and crew. Episodes are released every Thursday morning on the Racing Wire Podcast Network on your favorite podcast platform. ChampCar Endurance Series is for people like you that have always wanted to go road racing without all the hassles, huge rulebook, or obscene expense. All you need is a valid driver's license, some safety gear, and a race car, which you can rent from arrive and drive teams or build your own car!
Driven to Compete | Meet Blair Deffenbaugh - SCCA B-Spec Driver
On episode 23 of Driven to Compete Carey sat down with Blair Deffenbaugh. Blair is a fellow B-Spec racer in the SCCA. He's been racing for 11 years and he just came off an incredible performance at VIR with a win and a 2nd place. Blair is a super nice guy and you should listen in to his story.
Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing.
Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day!
Website: https://christaylorracing.com
Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com
Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities
Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com
Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&g=VHesvQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWO0ybrgN1mPDH_HxUswsA
Email: info@driventocompete.com
Phone: (512) 222-3402
Driven to Compete | Meet Billy Glavin - Driver and owner of Jr. III Racing Team
On episode 22 of Drive to Compete Carey sat down with Billy Glavin. Billy and his dad Bill both own Jr. III Racing based out of Mooresville NC. He's been drawn to motorsports since he was a teenager and has held some very impressive positions over the years. Now he races and runs a very successful race program in several different amateur and pro organizations. He's got an impressive story you should hear.
Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing.
Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day!
Website: https://christaylorracing.com
Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com
Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities
Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com
Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&g=VHesvQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWO0ybrgN1mPDH_HxUswsA
Email: info@driventocompete.com
Phone: (512) 222-3402
Driven to Compete | Meet Alex Phelps - Driver, race shop owner, Skip Barber Special Projects
On episode 21 of Driven to Compete Carey sat down with Alex Phelps. Alex is literally a lifelong member of the SCCA and has been deeply involved in the racing world his entire life. He has his own company and he also works on special projects for the Skip Barber organization. And he's a very successful racer. I wish we would have had more time to hear more of his stories.
Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing.
Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day!
Website: https://christaylorracing.com
Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com
Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities
Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com
Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&g=VHesvQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWO0ybrgN1mPDH_HxUswsA
Email: info@driventocompete.com
Phone: (512) 222-3402
Driven to Compete | Meet Zack Barnes - SCCA Driver
Meet Zack Barnes - Driver - Atlanta
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Zack Barnes is a dedicated member of SCCA Houston Region who has been actively engaged in the Solo community for close to two decades, both at the local and national level. Over the years, Zack has contributed his time and energy to various volunteering initiatives within his Region. Additionally, he presently serves on the Solo Events Board (SEB) and is always ready to step in whenever his expertise is required.
Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing.
Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day!
Website: https://christaylorracing.com
Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com
Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities
Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com
Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&g=VHesvQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWO0ybrgN1mPDH_HxUswsA
Email: info@driventocompete.com
Phone: (512) 222-3402
Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast | Michelle Della Penna
“I started realizing that there still is a big hole of you know, in motorsports of women, women of color, diversity in general.” Michelle Della Penna
Empowering Women and Diversity in Motorsports
Get ready to rev your engines with the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast! Hosted by founder Melinda Russell, each episode provides you with all the latest news and excitement in the world of motorsports. In this episode, Melinda sits down with Michelle Della Penna, an entrepreneur and mom. Michelle shares stories of her upbringing in Northern California and growing up with a father who was involved in racing. She explains how their foundation is working to empower young girls interested in motorsports by creating opportunities for exposure and education. From scholarships to advisory councils, their efforts are making a real impact. You won't want to miss the insight, inspiration, and fun that this episode has in store. Tune in now to hear more about their mission and how you can get involved.
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Driven to Compete | Meet Scott Reiman - Driver, Chairman BMW CCA club racing
On episode 20 of Driven to Compete Carey sat down with Scott Reiman. Scott has been racing since 2006 and has always been deeply involved with BMW CCA. Now he's the current chairman of the club racing arm of the BMW CCA. He is also an instructor in the BMW CCA racing school.
Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing.
Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day!
Website: https://christaylorracing.com
Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com
Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities
Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com
Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&g=VHesvQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWO0ybrgN1mPDH_HxUswsA
Email: info@driventocompete.com
Phone: (512) 222-3402
Inside the SCCA | Solo History with Hall of Famer Rocky Entriken
THIS WEEK ON INSIDE THE SCCA: Episode 101 of Inside the SCCA we start our series of shows previewing the 50th Solo Nationals. Our guest is SCCA Hall of Famer, 100%er, and historian Rocky Entriken. Become a patron to support the channel and gain access to exclusive giveaways, Livestream Q&As and more: patreon.com/racingwirenetwork 📹 GREATEST HITS: Flagging 101: THIS WEEK ON INSIDE THE SCCA: FILL THIS IN - FILL THIS IN -- 🦺 INSIDE THE SCCA MERCH: COMING SOON! Become a patron to support the channel and gain access to exclusive giveaways, Livestream Q&As and more: patreon.com/racingwirenetwork 📹 GREATEST HITS: Flagging 101: https://anchor.fm/racingwire/episodes... Flagging 201 - https://anchor.fm/racingwire/episodes... H Production National Championship - https://anchor.fm/racingwire/episodes... Surviving the Big One - https://anchor.fm/racingwire/episodes... Hall of Famer Dorsey Schroeder - https://anchor.fm/racingwire/episodes... 📚 READING LIST: The Unfair Advantage by Mark Donohue - https://amzn.to/3xsnx2D Prepare to Win by Carroll Smith - https://amzn.to/3I78XCS The Formula 1 Trilogy by Steve Matchett - https://amzn.to/3S44GVk Alex Zanardi: My Sweetest Victory: A Memoir of Racing Success, Adversity, and Courage by Alex Zanardi - https://amzn.to/3lB7xIZ 🎥 FILMMAKING GEAR: Sony A6400 w/ 18-135mm Lens - https://amzn.to/3IrUq5X Sennheiser MKE 400 - https://amzn.to/3kbNqAK PODCAST/LIVESTREAM GEAR: TASCAM Mixcast 4 - https://amzn.to/3KjIO6B Electrovoice RE320 - https://amzn.to/3IxI10A 🧰 ESSENTIAL TOOLS: Small Rig Folding Tool - https://amzn.to/3YUXgGa Leatherman - https://amzn.to/3IrUq5X Follow Brian Bielanski 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/briancbiela... 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/insidethesc... 🖼 Website - https://racer.com/author/brian-bielan... Would you like to advertise with us, direct business inquiries to: raceannouncerbrian@gmail.com ABOUT INSIDE THE SCCA: The “Inside the SCCA” podcast features all things SCCA. From Road Racing to Autocross and Track Night in America… Every week we talk with racers, the club brass, and some of the legends of the club. Available on the Racingwire Podcast network – on most popular podcast platforms – new episodes drop every Friday so you can listen on the way to the track. ABOUT BRIAN BIELANSKI: Brian Bielanski has lived a parallel life of motorsports and journalism for more than 30 years. He started in motorsports in 1986 as his father’s 16-year-old “crew chief” on SCCA FV, Sports Renault and IT Honda CRX efforts. He has also competed in, and plans to compete again, in SCCA Club racing, Autocross and Road Rally. As a journalist he’s worked in news in network staff positions with CNN and CBS and local news in seven markets from LaCrosse, Wisconsin to New York and Los Angeles. In 2009 he founded RacingWire, one of the first web-only motorsports news services given credentialed access at NASCAR, IndyCar, and NHRA events. He currently hosts several podcasts including “Inside the SCCA” and is an editor/producer for KNX 1070 NewsRadio in Los Angeles. Disclaimer: If you use any of the affiliate links above, we may earn a few cents from qualifying purchases. #insidethescca #scca #funwithcars #racecar #racecars #racing #race #raceday #car #cars #hoosier #roadrace #roadracing #weekend #motorsports #motorsport #sportscarclubofamerica #sportscar #sportscars #becauseracecar #win #winner #winning #podium #checkeredflag #trophy #winners #winnerwinnerchickendinner
Inside ChampCar | Hallett Preview with Mitch Garner
Our guest on episode 69 of Inside ChampCar is Mitch Garner of Fox Shoddy Racing. We talk about racing at Hallett and in the mid-west. Inside ChampCar is the weekly deep dive into the TireRack.com ChampCar Endurance Series. Hosted by veteran sports broadcaster and producer Brian Bielanski and ChampCar's director of marketing, Bill Strong. Each week we will discuss the races and the happenings and talk with team owners, drivers, and crew. Episodes are released every Thursday morning on the Racing Wire Podcast Network on your favorite podcast platform. ChampCar Endurance Series is for people like you that have always wanted to go road racing without all the hassles, huge rulebook, or obscene expense. All you need is a valid driver's license, some safety gear, and a race car, which you can rent from arrive and drive teams or build your own car!
Driven to Compete | Meet Adam Roberts - Skip Barber driver and race team manager
On episode 19 or Driven to Compete Carey sat down with Adam Roberts. Adam is the race team manager for Skip Barber. He supports a host of cars across a number of racing organizations for Skip Barber. He's also an avid and successful racer. Listen in to hear his story and all the cool things happening at Skip Barber.
Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing.
Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day!
Website: https://christaylorracing.com
Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com
Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities
Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com
Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&g=VHesvQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWO0ybrgN1mPDH_HxUswsA
Email: info@driventocompete.com
Phone: (512) 222-3402
Driven to Compete | Meet Will Lambros - Skip Barber Racing Driver
On Episode 18 of Driven to Compete Carey sat down with Will Lambros. Will races for and works for Skip Barber Racing. He's super talented at 19 years old but he's been racing since he was 6. He races Legend cars, spec Miatas, Formula 4 cars, and now he's driving in the Pirelli World Challenge in the Honda Civic CI.
Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing.
Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club race or track day!
Website: https://christaylorracing.com
Email: christaylorracing@gmail.com
Connect with Driven To Compete for sponsorship opportunities
Website: www.DrivenToCompete.com
Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R9E7pX&g=VHesvQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWO0ybrgN1mPDH_HxUswsA
Email: info@driventocompete.com
Phone: (512) 222-3402
Driven to Compete | Meet Will Harris - Peachtree Chapter BMW CCA / Driver and President
Meet Will Harris - Driver & president Peachtree Chapter BMW CCA
On episode 17 of Driven to Compete Carey sat down with Will Harris. Will was literally the first new person that I met during my visit to VIR and he's one of the most hospitable guys I've ever met. Without Will's help, I wouldn't have had a place to sleep at the track. He's fairly new to racing but he's jumped in head over heels. He and his entire band of friends are a fixture at the races. He's also the current president of the Peachtree chapter of the BMW CCA.
Our sponsor for this episode is Chris Taylor Racing.
Chris Taylor Racing Services is a longtime provider of storage, transportation, and maintenance work on a variety of racecars in the Austin area. On the same site since 2003, located across the street from the world-famous Circuit of the Americas. Chris is a veteran of the motorsports industry, working on everything from B-Specs (TCB), Formula cars, Trans-Am cars, and a Championship winning SRO TC Americas crew chief for Skip Barber Racing Team. Our goal is to bring Professional level service and support to your club r