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Throttle 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 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.
Viva Las Vegas

Viva Las Vegas

2025-10-1419:29

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge checks in after the NASCAR Cup Series race in Las Vegas. She discusses her challenges with car handling, her team’s racing strategy, and the big impact of small adjustments to the car tire pressure. She also shares what’s coming up next for her, including her hopes to race at Talladega this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by Ben Kennedy, the Executive Vice President and Chief of Venue & Racing Innovations Officer at NASCAR. They discuss Ben's extensive background, being the great-grandson of NASCAR's founder, and his journey through various roles in the racing industry—from being a race car driver to a team owner and now an executive. They also discuss his involvement in innovative developments like in NASCAR’s schedule and the integration of new audiences and venues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ask Katherine Anything

Ask Katherine Anything

2025-09-3047:06

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, we stalked Katherine’s comments to answer all your burning questions. She shares the grossest aspects of being a race car driver, the details of her workout routine, and what she wants to be when she grows up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Everyday Driving

Everyday Driving

2025-09-2317:10

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.
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