In this episode of Racers Unchained, Paul Tracy sits down with Bryan Herta to revisit some of the most defining moments in open-wheel racing. From being nicknamed the “Hertamania” at Laguna Seca to his mastery of the Corkscrew, Herta shares why he excelled there and what it meant in an era of changing guards in CART.

Laguna Seca secrets and the art of carrying speed through the Corkscrew

The origins of the Hertamania nickname (thanks to David Letterman)

Bryan Herta’s rise from karting to Indy Lights and IndyCar

The evolution of karting in the U.S. and its role in shaping future stars

Colton Herta’s path to IndyCar, his F1 ambitions, and what it means for the family

How racing respect, danger, and team dynamics have shifted over the decades

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