“There was no other option. If I couldn’t do it the traditional way, I’d figure out my way of doing it.”

In this episode of The Spark Inside, hosts Christian Hewgill and Becca Knight sit down with Jahee Campbell-Brennan, an experienced engineer and founder of Wavy Dynamics, as well as the COO of the non-profit organisation Driven By Us. Jahee shares his unique journey from being captivated by monster trucks as a child to founding his own motorsport engineering consultancy. He discusses his passion for vehicle dynamics, his role in making motorsport more inclusive, and how persistence and creating opportunities for himself helped him break into the highly competitive world of motorsport.

Jahee’s story is one of innovation, resilience, and passion for engineering, offering invaluable advice to aspiring engineers and motorsport enthusiasts alike.

Key Moments:

[00:00:00 ] Introduction: Christian’s dream racing car

[00:07:08 ] Guest Intro: Welcoming Jahee Campbell-Brennan

[00:07:32 ] Early Inspirations: From monster trucks to performance cars

[00:12:58 ] Overcoming Barriers: Creating opportunities in motorsport engineering

[00:14:37 ] Life at Wavy Dynamics: Jahee’s engineering consultancy & trackside work

[00:17:34 ] Aerodynamics in Motorsport: How air is used to maximise performance

[00:18:40 ] Driven By Us: Promoting diversity and inclusivity in motorsport

[00:25:00 ] Advice for Aspiring Engineers: Persistence, self-belief & creating your own path

Featuring: Jahee Campbell-Brennan

Presented by: Becca Knight and Christian Hewgill

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