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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 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 Associated Press senior motorsports writer Jenna Fryer, who talks about her path into journalism, how she began covering racing after Dale Earnhardt’s death, and what it was like learning the sport while navigating tense moments with drivers. Jenna reflects on the hardest stories she has written, including Alonso missing the Indy 500, and previews a new project on the France family’s role in American motorsports and how they were portrayed during the trial.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 Justin Marks, former professional driver turned entrepreneur and president of Trackhouse Racing. Justin shares insights into his early inspirations, driven by his grandfather, and his unconventional path into racing. They explore his transition from racer to team owner, the importance of innovative thinking, team collaboration, and leveraging new technology like AI in motorsports.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 motorsports broadcaster Wendy Venturini. Wendy discusses her upbringing in the racing world, drawing inspiration from her father Bill Venturini's all-female pit crews, and how she balances her multiple roles as a motorsports executive, broadcaster, and Burn Bootcamp franchise owner. They talk about the importance of storytelling in sport broadcasting, the impact of Drive to Survive on Formula 1’s popularity in America, and the changing dynamics in NASCAR. 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 racing driver Conor Daly. They discuss his early influences and experiences in a racing family to his development as a driver and transitioning across different series. They discuss the importance of perseverance, including getting back in the car after an engine fire and the challenge of attracting sponsors and cultivating a presence in the racing world.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 chats with the pod’s producer, Grace, about holiday traditions, lessons learned in 2025, and what it’s like to try to organize a race schedule over the holidays. Katherine shares her fitness and racing goals for this year, as well as the list of personal goals she keeps in her journal.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 Legge speaks with legendary racing driver and team owner, Bobby Rahal. Rahal delves into his roots, discussing how his father's passion for racing inspired his own career. He reflects on the milestone moments of his career, including his Indy 500 victory as a driver in 1986 and as a team owner later on.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 Todd Stephens, Chief Relationship Officer at Droplight. As one of Katherine’s sponsors, they reflect on their first year together in NASCAR, Todd’s journey from aspiring athlete to businessman, and the origins of Droplight’s venture studio model. They discuss the importance of resilience and embracing failure, and their plans for the future.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 Red Envelope Sports partner Shantal Lamelas, to discuss how she became one of the few female agents certified with the NFL. She gives insight into how boutique sports agency Red Envelope works collaboratively to support athletes during and after their careers. Also, Katherine and Shantal share their fitness philosophies and their love for adventure.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.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge checks in after the end of the NASCAR season and reveals her secret weakness. Also, Cara Krstolic joins Katherine to discuss authenticity, balancing professional expectations, and how racing has changed them both.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge welcomes renowned motorsport journalist, Jamie Little. They discuss Jamie's journey from hanging out with her dirt-biking neighbors to becoming a pit reporter and play-by-play announcer for NASCAR. She reflects on pivotal moments in her career, the evolution of social media's impact on journalism, and the importance of accurate reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, it’s that time of the month and Christina Nielsen joins Katherine Legge to check in as Katherine navigates securing sponsorships and the uncertainty of next season. They also share the story of how they almost got scammed, highlighting the darker sides of the racing industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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