Claim OwnershipThrottle Therapy with Katherine Legge
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Join motorsport pioneer Katherine Legge as she gears up to make history this season, competing in some of the world’s toughest racing events in a quest to have one of the most memorable careers in racing. She’s bringing you inside stories with legends of sports, new faces from the next generation of auto racing, and conversations with the people who’ve supported her throughout her career as a pro athlete. She’s driven just about anything with four wheels, so she’ll be getting into everything from karting to NASCAR, and IndyCar to F1.
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On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine delves into the day-to-day business aspects of being a race car driver, from sponsorship relationships to merchandise. She checks in following her trip to Nashville and looks ahead to her next race in Vegas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, it’s that time of the month and Christina Nielsen is back to answer all your burning questions. Katherine and Christina tackle the perception of female race car drivers, the traits that make drivers great, and which one of them is better at car setup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine is joined by Janet Guthrie, the first woman to qualify and race in the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500 to talk about building her own engines, finding sponsorship, changing people’s minds, and being accepted. Janet shares how she transitioned from being an aerospace engineer to a race car driver, how her family felt about her racing, and the adrenaline and adventurous spirit that drives her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by Graham Smith, General Manager of Ten Tenths Motor Club, to discuss how he’s continuing his family’s legacy with Speedway Motorsports and the Charlotte Motor Speedway. He shares how they designed and opened the Ten Tenths Motor Club’s track, how he fell back in love with racing, and the details of his favorite and least favorite cars he’s owned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by Jordan Anderson, driver and team owner of Jordan Anderson Racing. Anderson shares how he went from racing to building his own NASCAR team in the Xfinity Series. They discuss the challenges of team ownership, the culture he's built, and his passion for helping drivers succeed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, the season is winding down and Katherine is joined by Brandon Thomas, VP of Vehicle Design at NASCAR to discuss his journey from designing suspension and steering systems for tractor trailers to crafting Next Gen cars. Brandon shares insights from his career in both IndyCar and NASCAR, highlighting the differences in designing vehicles for both series. They also delve into the ‘Garage 56’ NASCAR project at Le Mans, and how a race "run by a pack of Americans" was received by French sports car fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine checks in after the NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen. Then, it’s that time of the month and Christina Nielsen is back to share what school doesn’t teach you about other careers in racing, outside of driving. They give their advice to anyone interested in working on the track, no matter what role you want to pursue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by Kory Marchisotto, CMO of e.l.f. Beauty. Kory shares what brought e.l.f. to the Superbowl, Twitch, and the Indy 500, and the response they’ve gotten to their venture into motorsports. They also discuss the philosophy behind e.l.f. 's success – from showing up in unexpected places and speaking to underrepresented audiences, to democratizing access and supporting the e.l.f.z. themselves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine checks in after her double duty weekend in Indianapolis at the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity races. Katherine literally gets boiled alive and grabs her second top-20 finish in five Cup starts this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, with Brickyard coming up this weekend, Allison Melangton, the Senior Vice President at Penske Entertainment (the company that owns the Indianapolis Motor Speedway), joins Katherine to discuss the amazing women in leadership at IMS. Allison also shares how she appeals to “epic event chasers” and the distinct challenges of organizing major events like the Super Bowl, the Indy 500, and the Brickyard 400.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine reviews last weekend’s Sonoma Cup Series Race and answers a listener question about some Indy 500 lore. She’s then joined by the fastest woman alive, Brittany Force, to discuss how she transitioned from being an aspiring teacher to holding the Top Fuel speed record in drag racing at a whopping 341 mph. They talk about the mental and physical training needed for an NHRA driver, the women who inspired them, and the fan who gave Brittany a good luck charm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s that time of the month, and Christina Nielsen is back to discuss the F1 Academy, trends in separating men and women in driving, and what that means for the global conversation around women’s sports. Also, Katherine is home from the Chicago Street Course NASCAR Cup Race and shares the lessons she learned on the way to her top 20 finish. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Cara Krstolic is back, joining Katherine to debrief after the Atlanta NASCAR Xfinity race and nerd out about tires. They share thoughts on mentorship, dreams of being an astronaut-ballerina-scientist, and give their advice to the next Katherine Legge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine checks in following the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. She shares her disappointment at not being able to attempt the front wheel drive record after windy conditions forced the race to be shortened. She also looks ahead to her next race in Atlanta for the NASCAR Xfinity Series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge checks in following her NASCAR Cup Series race in Mexico City and looks ahead to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. She’s joined by driver Paul Dallenbach to discuss their matching leg injuries, his worst crash, and the support and competition that comes with growing up in a racing family. Paul shares how he got involved in stunt driving and why he prefers driving in commercials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Executive Director of Race Tire Engineering and Production for Bridgestone, Cara Krstolic, joins Katherine to share how she got involved with tire engineering, how drivers treated her as a female engineer, and her thoughts on leadership. They discuss what motivates her and Bridgestone’s current focus on sustainability and innovation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine is joined by her longtime friend and fellow racing legend, Sarah Fisher. Sarah shares how her racing-obsessed family supported her driving from age four and how she now supports her son’s interest in racing. They discuss her nine starts in the Indy 500, how she passed the torch when she stopped driving, and her various ventures after retirement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine reflects on her recent experience at the Xfinity Series race in Charlotte. She is thrilled to be joined by Janet Guthrie, the first woman to qualify and race in both the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500. They discuss Janet's journey from aerospace engineering to racing, building her own engines, and the hurdles of securing sponsorship. Janet opens up about the changing perceptions and acceptance of women in racing, as well as the adventurous spirit that has driven her throughout her career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s that time of the month, and Christina Nielsen is back to discuss Katherine’s upcoming race in Charlotte, the process of transitioning through different kinds of racing, and training selfishly. They talk about the importance of getting to know the other driving personalities on the track and confess which drivers they worried about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine is joined by B.J. and Jessica McLeod, the co-owners of Live Fast Motorsports, to talk about how they transitioned from construction and real estate to racing, how B.J. balances being a driver and a team owner, and their mission to support drivers who are new to the Cup series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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