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"Full Throttle" is exclusively dedicated to conversations, 1 on 1 interviews and stories from those who compete in IMSA, IndyCar, Formula 1 and other open wheel and sports car racing series.
In the history of General Motors factory racing, there has never been a more successful American driver than Johnny O'Connell. From Sebring to LeMans, from the Hudson Valley NY to the Indy Motor Speedway, Johnny O has more than a few great stories to tell in a career that is far from done. Host Greg Creamer has been there for a number of these intimate moments, and this interview delivers much more than just nostalgia.
There is no denying the power of motorsports in bringing people together, from the passion in vying for the checkered flag, to the causes every member of every team, and every fan, wear on their sleeves and in their hearts. The "Race for RP" effort in IMSA is dedicated to not merely providing outstanding racing and competition, but to bring awareness to the insidious autoimmune disease Relapsing Polychondritis, and telling the stories of those we serve and how everyone can become part of his heroic effort. Recently at the National Institutes of Health, RP Foundation Co-Chair Michael Linn took the stage for a brief and powerful few moments in bringing home the personal drive to not merely find what causes RP, but to never take the foot off the accelerator in driving for a cure.
Never before has such a prestigious race been turned into a "down to the wire" scene of flying fiberglass and metal carnage as the 12 Hours of Sebring. The GTP class was decimated with one move by one driver, but the debate doesn't stop there. Was is just part of racing, or a reckless and desperate move that cost other teams a chance at victory? OR is this just what sports car racing is all about? Host Greg Creamer is joined by NBC Sports analyst Calvin Fish, who called the race, and Porsche team driver Dane Cameron, who was smack in the middle of everything with his teammates on race day.
The racing world shocked when Rolex 24 champions Meyer Shank Racing were busted for numerous cheating violations. Why did they do it, and what will be the long term impact on the team and the sport? Meantime, everyone heading for Sebring, the bounciest race track anywhere in the world, and THAT begs we ask the single most controversial question that always hovers around every event at this circuit. Greg Creamer welcomes back NBC Motorsports Analyst Calvin Fish and special Guest Johnny O'Connell, the legendary GM racer who has won at Sebring, LeMans, and just about every place he's ever contested.
Green flags dropping in both IndyCar and Formula 1 for the 2023 season, and that means seeing plenty of RED (Flags, that is) in St. Petersburg FL and plenty of RED (faces, in this case) in Bahrain. Why so many wrecks on the IndyCar circuit? Just a matter off too much testosterone to being the campaign? And on the F1 circuit, everything is RED (Bull, this time yet again) as there is no reason to believe this team will lose a single race in 2023.Or is there? Greg Creamer welcomes back NBC Motorsports Analyst Calvin Fish as they dig into the colors of winning and losing, and also drop a hint about an AMERICAN (yes, that is correct) beginning to make his way among the international crowd.
As expected, this years Daytona 500 ends with yet another controversy about the infamous (and sometimes hated) "Green-White-Checkered" way of finishing. Did NASCAR gag yet again, or did they nail the call? Speaking of decisions, why does NASCAR not spend more time promoting the Truck Series? Have they abandoned it in favor of their main circuit "golden drivers? Oh, and one more. The NEXT time someone whines about the cost of racing, show them THIS answer. It all comes from the lips of veteran driver Brendan Gaughan, who has raced just about everything and has no fear when it comes to expert opinion. Greg Creamer talks with Gaughan about all this, and perhaps a hint about his future. Catch every episode of "Full Throttle Powered by Race for RP" and at http://fullthrottlemotorsportsmedia.com and listen to every episode by downloading wherever you get your podcasts.
His debut behind the wheel of the new Porsche effort inf IMSA/GTP didn't go as planned, but a small setback won't stop Nick Tandy from bringing home checkered flags in 2023. While he and the Porsche team plan their next moves for Sebring and beyond, we get some very candid and revealing thoughts from the man who was at the wheel for what is still called one of the greatest motorsports upsets thus far in the 21st Century. Oh, and did we mention his connection to the legendary Jim Clark? Greg Creamer talks with the LeMans winner about Porsche learning from their effort at the Rolex 24, and why a race 8 years ago still brings up new memories and realizations.
The Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona stands as one of the greatest motorsports events in the world. Winning this race opens doors to a world of possibilities and in many ways creates legends. So why would a veteran winner at some of the greatest endurance racing events on Earth decide to hang up the shoes? And for that matter, is this retirement final? Cooper MacNeil has savored the podiums, and has made his decision. But is that comeback door open just ever so slightly
FIA, the governing body for Formula 1, is finally cracking down on what drivers can say when in uniform and at the race. Drivers aren't happy, and there's a question if FIA is stifling serious conversations and controversies for the sake of staying "safe". Meantime, nothing is safe for future teams as Ford and Red Bull go into business. Big mistake or more Championships for Red Bull? The IMSA season next heads for historic Sebring, and as GTP teams try to play catchup to the Shenk Racing Acura team, there's a major change on the track coming due because of the GTP class. How much will racing for those other series be affected?
Eyes of the racing world were fixed on Daytona International Speedway as the IMSA 2023 season finally got underway, and the return of the exotic GTP/LMDh class was front and center. But, hold the steering wheel. While the GTP teams dealt out more than a few doses of history and drama, there was plenty of heart-stopping excitement from other classes, accompanied by intrigue, behind the wall heroics, and one veteran driver who dropped the mic in perfect fashion for his final moment in the cockpit.
The return of their exotic GTP Series has IMSA primed for unprecedented growth in 2023. Are these cars really ready, and how will it affect other classes in races such as the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona? Saudi Arabia seems to be primed for another run at "sportswashing" their image and spending billions for Formula 1. But could this negatively affect everything and everyone in the series from manufacturers down to the casual fan? Formula "E" is growing faster than anyone expected, due to excellent racing and a social media plan that should be the envy of every other racing league. Are they on track to be a racing powerhouse?
Michael Andretti has a lot of juice and money, but is that enough to get past picking a fight with the most powerful motorsports league in the world? Has the time come for Mike to shut his lip and stop making a mess with Formula One? Kevin Harvick is retiring and heading for the Hall of Fame, but that makes one think about hat makes for a "sure fire" HOF'er? What about character? And speaking of characters, how insane does one have to be in order to take part in races such as the Dakar Rally and the Isle of Man TT? Buckle up and join Greg Creamer, Calvin Fish and Ed Berliner as they go "no holds barred" with the top motorsports issues of the day in another edition of "Full Throttle: Speed Trap", Powered by Race for RP. Catch every "Full Throttle" show and excerpt at http://fullthrottlemotorsportsmedia.com and listen to every episode by downloading wherever you get your podcasts.
Michael Andretti has a lot of juice and money, but is that enough to get past picking a fight with the most powerful motorsports league in the world? Has the time come for Mike to shut his lip and stop making a mess with Formula One? Buckle up and join Greg Creamer, Calvin Fish and Ed Berliner as they go "no holds barred" with the top motorsports issues of the day in another edition of "Full Throttle: Speed Trap", Powered by Race for RP. Catch every "Full Throttle" show and excerpt at http://fullthrottlemotorsportsmedia.com and listen to every episode by downloading wherever you get your podcasts.
How insane does one have to be in order to take part in races such as the Dakar Rally and the Isle of Man TT? Buckle up and join Greg Creamer, Calvin Fish and Ed Berliner as they go "no holds barred" with the top motorsports issues of the day in another edition of "Full Throttle: Speed Trap", Powered by Race for RP. Catch every "Full Throttle" show and excerpt at http://fullthrottlemotorsportsmedia.com and listen to every episode by downloading wherever you get your podcasts.
Kevin Harvick is retiring and heading for the Hall of Fame, but that makes one think about hat makes for a "sure fire" HOF'er? What about character? Buckle up and join Greg Creamer, Calvin Fish and Ed Berliner as they go "no holds barred" with the top motorsports issues of the day in another edition of "Full Throttle: Speed Trap", Powered by Race for RP. Catch every "Full Throttle" show and excerpt at http://fullthrottlemotorsportsmedia.com and listen to every episode by downloading wherever you get your podcasts.
The rejuvenated LMDh/GTP series will make it's return to IMSA in January of 2023 ar the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. The manner with which teams are testing would make one think there are nuclear secrets involved. IMSA cracked down on the amount of media allowed at the Daytona testing, and judging by some of the tests, there is already one team and one manufacturer on the verge of doing all the damage in 2023. Add to that there's a run on top notch drivers from other series who smell blood in the water when it comes to defeating the high-powered GTP teams next year. Join Host Greg Creamer and NBC Motorsport analyst Calvin Fish as they dig into the mysteries and the predictions.
It's rare indeed that a father and son get the chance to not only compete in the same sport, but to both be on the front lines of taking home trophies. Here's the life of the Musials, Dave and Dave Jr, who also has a specific nickname to tell them apart. Not only are they mainstays on the Ferrari Challenge circuit, but they share an interesting side note that features DC, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and a rather odd pairing of cartoon heroes. Host Greg Creamer gets in the grill with the Musials, and takes us into the interesting dynamic of a Father vs. Son on the racetrack.
2022 was more than just a year of successes on the race track. It was a breakout time for The RP Foundation and Race for RP in our drive to find a diagnosis and a care for the debilitating autoimmune disease, Relapsing Polychondritis. With the help of donors, sponros, Ambassadors and the fans, amazing strides were taken forward in the fight against RP. Join "Full Throttle" Host Greg Creamer and RP Foundation President David Bammert for a look at a year to remember, and preparing for a new year we will never forget.
In the race for checkered flags, drivers and their teams muster every ounce of desire and courage every time they strap into the seat. When the "Race for RP" teams fire up the engines, they are focused on more than just winning. They are focused on every aspect of what can lead to that checkered flag. That is exactly what Dan Smith did when it came to driving home a point about Relapsing Polychondritis. Afflicted with the disease and having gone thru the painful and perhaps deadly consequences, Dan decided to do something about it, using his faith, and his feet. Meet this RP Warrior, who gathered his team, his resolve, fired up the engines, and figuratively drove to the winners circle.
It remains one of the most explosive wrecks in motorsports history. At Road America, a driver in competition for the victory has a piece of car suddenly tear off, and all Hell breaks loose. Katherine Legge was in that car, and her reaction after the incident, along with the idea of what her Father was going thru in watching it all transpire, is a truly engrossing tale of how racers deal with adversity and family. Legge was also part of another historic moment on track, when she got behind the wheel of the DeltaWing, to this day one of the more astounding and interesting set of wheels to ever grace a circuit. Let's go 1 on 1 with this pioneering driver, hear the rarely told stories, and then find out what she has in mind for the future. Here's a hint: it's all about bringing new minds, hands and feet into the sport.
Didier Theys is globally regarded as one of the best racers in modern history. His skill has taken him to podiums at the 24 Hours of LeMans, the 12 Hours of Sebring, IMSA competition and other forms of open wheeled excellence. Now, he has taken those decades of skill and imparts them on those who seek to turn a passion for racing into serious competition in the Ferrari Challenge. There's much more to this than just teaching someone how to hit the gas and turn left or right. There is a science to this teaching, and Theys remains a master. Join Greg Creamer in going 1 on 1 with the legendary Didier Theys in learning how almost anyone can turn a love of being behind the wheel to a turn in the winners circle.
In the IMSA GTD class, there are 4 distinct ratings for drivers, two of which are considered "amateurs" because they're not cashing checks with plenty of zeroes. These drivers are the backbone of the sport, and perhaps it's about time FIA started recognizing them for the excellent racers they are. One of those from the Bronze category just so happened to be part of the winning team at the 2022 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, and he' believes it's about time things changed. Buckle up and let's go 1 on 1 with Ryan Hardwick, part of the outstanding Wright Motorsports team, as he makes his point, and then some.
There is nothing in the world of motorsports to compare with "Gridlife" events. This is more than just racing side by side and banging paint. It's about being the best on a solo track, drag racing, drifting, and more of an event and a lifestyle than just plain old tooling down the track. When it comes to being one of, maybe the best, there is at what he does on this demanding circuit, no one can touch the success of Tom O'Gorman. Get behind the video wheel and learn more about the wild trip it's been for this 2022 Gridlife Champion.
Bryan Herta has indeed led the charmed life. From being thrust into an IRL/IndyCar set by fate and then delivering competitive victories, to being fortunate enough in watching as Dan Wheldon took advantage of a last lap gaffe to capture one of Herta's victories at the Indianapolis 500, and now taking his experience into perhaps delivering the next American Formula 1 star to the world in son Colton. Buckle up for an exclusive and revealing "1 on 1" with Herta as he discusses life after the cockpit, how he chooses the best driver, and if he misses those days behind the wheel. Special Correspondent Jamie Howe steers the conversation in his special episode of "Full Throttle: Powered by Race for RP".
It is the culmination of a dream come true for those who worship at the altar of speed and performance. The chance to get behind the wheel of a specially tuned car breathing horsepower, at a track that is the most technologically-equipped facility in the world. This is "The Concours Club", just outside Miami Florida and just this side of making those dreams come true. Greg Creamer goes "1 on 1" with Aaron Weiss, a solid competitor in his own right as part of the Ferrari Challenge, and one of the visionaries behind "The Concours Club".
Much like the salary cap in many American sports, Formula 1 has a "cost cap" whereby teams can only spend so much in order to at least maintain a public persona of trying to be fair and competitive. Red Bull has been caught red-handed breaking the rules, but in reality, they could care less. They, like every other manufacturer, have gobs of cash, they have titles in hand, and they can pay out any fine and not give a damn. Is there any way to fix this nightmare, or for that matter, does FIA even care?
The US Grand Prix has become a rousing success at COTA over the last 10 years, and the 2022 version promises to once again set attendance records, despite the sky-high cost of tickets. It's a sign that racing organizations such as IndyCar and NASCAR need to heed, because the more F1 grows in America, the fewer sponsorship and fan dollars there might be to go around. NASCAR viewership is fading, so could fans be making a switch?
Yahn Bernier once thought he was going to be another lawyer, but fate had something much more entertaining in mind. Taking his analytical talents to the world of video games, Bernier was part of the group that created "Half Life", one of the most successful video games of all time, which gave him the chance to indulge in his passion for horsepower and motorsports. There are more stories galore as Greg Creamer goes "1 on 1" with the developer, designer, creator and legend in the world of video games to one who now hits the track with a chance to get behind another type of joystick and entertain the fans.
Let's go 1 on 1 with Mike Shank, the man behind the 2022 IMSA Weathertech Championship due to his unbridled passion. We talk with Mike Skeen, the hardest working man in motorsports who will drive anything and win. Then there's Porsche champion Laurin Heinrich, who reveals he never had a passion for racing as a kid, and how that all changed.
Winning at any level of any sport takes more than just individual effort. It takes passion, dedication, and most important, leadership. There can be no winning without that person at the top of the pyramid who comes to the table every day determined to not just win, but to build a dedicated team that is, frankly, more family than employees. Mike Shank has done just that, culminating in the 2022 IMSA WeatherTech championship secured at Road Atlanta and the Petit LeMans. Join us for a candid and revealing 1 on 1 with Shank just prior to bringing home that checkered flag. Think you know what makes Mike tick? You will after this conversation.
Mike Skeen is one of those rare breeds in motorsports. He's just good at everything he does, and often excels behind the wheel. He will go anywhere, race anything, and give it a level of professionalism and competition unmatched on many tracks, whether asphalt or dirt. Greg Creamer caught up with "The Hardest Working Man in Motorsports" as he prepared to challenge the Road Atlanta track for the 2022 Petit LeMans. No matter the weekend, look and you will find Mike on track, honing his craft, and dicing for every inch.
Fair to say that in every sport, you find that most champions always dreamed of being the star athlete, Whether it's slapping home the game winning score or taking the checkered flag, young boys and girls seem to always reveal they were living the moment from the day they emerged from the womb. However, there are exceptions. Take Laurin Heinrich, for example. Already a champion in road racing around the world, and who admits he didn't bask in future glory as a kid. So then, what DID he think he would become?
The beginning of a new era in IMSA racing as everyone anticipates 2023 and the renewed GTP. A racing Hall of Famer tells a tale from his days at the original Miami Grand Prix no one has heard before. THe lady gened of LeMans, Leena Gade, recalls how growing up in a difficult UK made her tougher and prepared for every challenge.
As a child, some of her first memories are of growing up in a United Kingdom that for her and her family was anything but united. She learned early about the hurdles she would have to overcome in order to follow her passion of Formula One motorsports. Of course, racism was just one hurdle, for who ever thought a woman would one day rise to become the first engineer to lead a winning team at the 24 Hours of LeMans, and then exceed that accomplishment winning the event two more times? Join us for a very special and insightful 1 on 1 with Leena Gade, for the first time ever discussing those moments of fear and wonder that steeled her will to be a trendsetter and a champion.
Once upon a time, there was a motorsport that captivated the streets of a major city downtown, despite having a first race washed away. The Miami Grand Prix was truly a core moment in the growth of IMSA across America, with truly exotic cars captivating the attention of even the novice racing fan. Bill Adam was there those many years ago, and he cannot contain his excitement at the return of the GTP class in 2023, harkening back to those heady days. In this exceptional 1 on 1 with a masterful driver and broadcast analyst, Bill also tells a story that he has never told before from those Miami days.
IMSA is on the verge of beginning a new, and yet, old way of capturing road racing glory. While the venerable DPI class is bidding farewell, manufacturers are scrambling to be part of the renewed foray into the truly exotic sports cars, the LMDh class, or as it's about to be better known, the resurgence of the GTP class. 2023 will see these world class race cars take to the IMSA track, and already there is plenty of talk about which manufacturer has an edge. Could it be Porsche, Audi, or someone else?
A preview of the grueling IMSA season finale at Petit LeMans. 1 on 1 with Ricky Taylor, preparing to defend yet another title as he leads the First Family of road racing in America. 1 on 1 with Jan Heylen, who gambled everything and won bug in coming to America and joining the Porsche racing effort.
Wayne Taylor was already a racing legend when he decided to start his own team. Strapping in with a determination and a savvy of understanding the business on and off the track, he has built his organization into the First Family of finishing first. Part of that current mantle has been superbly accepted by son Ricky Taylor. Already a proven and multiple winner across numerous racing genres, Ricky prepares for the 2022 IMSA season finale at the Petit LeMans with the casual, fun and targeted style that has vaulted him into the top of his craft. Let's go 1 on 1 with Ricky Taylor, hear some excellent stories about being in that family, and how he will approach another championship run at Road Atlanta.
Started as a counter to the legendary 24 Hours of LeMans, the Petit LeMans at Road Atlanta is more than just an American version of a global racing event. Couple that demanding track with a grueling 10 hours of competition, and you have one of the more mentally challenging races anywhere in the world. This season, IMSA finds itself with a season climax showcasing the very best in tight competition, where title are coming right down to the wire. There has rarely been such excitement for one weekend, and we thus turned to someone who has intimate knowledge about what it takes to face this track and this event. Let's go 1 on 1 with veteran IMSA announcer and analyst Jeremy Shaw, reviewing how the Petit LeMans got started, and what makes it a "must see" event for every motorsports fan.
The difference in European and American road racing is as wide as the gulf between Watkins Glen and LeMans. One driver rose thru the ranks of Euro racing to become a success, but he knew something was missing. He also knew his level of skill and how it would be appreciated in America. So he took the gamble, succeeded at the highest level of open cockpit racing in the US, and then turned his dream int a friendship that powered his way to Porsche racing while also feeding a passion based on his heritage. Let's go 1 on 1n and meet Jan Heylen, who has merely scratched the colonial surface on what he can accomplish.
For a powerful sports entity that would seem to have every issue in hand, Formula 1 at the moment appears to be more like "Amateur Hour" when it comes to the simple issue of how to finish a race. Drivers and fans are seething at the latest episode of "How NOT to use a Safety Car to End a Race" at the Italian Grand Prix. Is anyone really crafting rules or making it up as they go along?
There is more to the fight in finding a cure for Relapsing Polychondritis than science. It's an effort that has attracted millions from around motorsports and around the world to get involved, and they are often led by our own "Pied Piper" of song. Where once she filled an arena with her magnificent voice as part of Cirque de Soleil, Denise Stefani now brings her talent to the RP Foundation and Race for RP effort with the original and the remix of her hit song, "ALL IN".
He is more than just one of the more legendary auto racers in our midst today. Helio Castroneves brings to every encounter a passion for the sport, a drive to bring yet another title to the team that put him on another Borg-Warner Trophy, an entrepreneurial spirit that is determined to help spread the thrill of being behind a wheel to those who desire a unique chance, and a smile that lights up every room, including one filled with other legends of the Indy 500 "4 Timers" club. Get to know "Spider Man" in this exclusive and very personal "1 on 1"
1 on 1 with Helio Castroneves, determined to win Indy 500 #5. Safety car disaster at F1. The voice behind "ALL IN" seeking a cure for RP.
1 on 1 with IndyCar star and FI hopeful Colton Herta. Has Jimmy Johnson aged out? Porsche Pyramid standout Zach Robichon. The Dr. chasing a cure for RP.
Despite the fact he is one of the best racers on the IndyCar circuit, Colton Herta seemingly can't catch a break from the powers-that-be in Formula 1 when it comes to qualifying for a seat in the series. Why is F1 being so stubborn, and what does it mean for his possible future? Jimmy Johnson has continued to struggle in IndyCar, and it's not wrong to question if he is too old for the circuit and may not make a mark other than to satisfy his desire to race. And why did IMSA back up on a controversial decision on the 2023 season? Let's go 1 on 1 with Motorsports Analyst Calvin Fish.
To be the best behind the wheel takes dedication, a trait shared by those who put their head down and strap in every day for for the battle to win the race in finding a cure for Relapsing Polychondritis. Dr. David Beck is one of these, a self described "stubborn" professional who has already opened new and meaningful doors in battling against RP and other autoimmune diseases.
Every driver seeking to be the best knows it takes plenty of hard work, lots of travel, and being in the right place at the right time to get that shot. Zach Robichon is best considered the "poster driver" for what can happen thanks to the Porsche Pyramid, the ladder system proving dividends for plenty of racers.
There's a key to becoming one of the best there is at what you do. It's all about being able to multitask, and in motorsports, that means starting young and mastering the toughest tracks, tooling in the fastest cars, and having the enthusiasm that would lead to the possibility of greatness. Meet Nolan Siegel, who already has set some eyes his way in the 2022 season, and his dreams of not only being a legend on the track, but in helping the RP Foundation raise awareness in the fight against this insidious autoimmune disease.
In the annals of international motorsports, there may be no more engaging and incredible story than the rise of one person to legendary status in the world of LeMans. This is about more than just anyone, it's the fascinating tale told by Leena Gade, as she rose thru the ranks at Audi to one day be placed in the position of having the world's greatest endurance race, the 24 Hours of LeMans, right there for the taking. All she had to do was put aside those memories of almost being sacked to be in her seat on one day in 2011.
BIG changes brewing in IMSA and WEC when it comes to driver rankings, and it all could mean some interesting choices to be made by teams and drivers over the next few years. Classes going away, new classes being added, and in the end, it may all come down to who has the deepest pockets to make it all work.
Like any youngster, Andrew Davis dreamed of being an athlete, never losing sight of how one day he would be the man in the cockpit, touring around the circuits and heading for the checkered flag. Dreams that featured some of the true greats in road course racing, and all leading to that day where on of his heroes would be standing there, complimenting the kid who worshipped Hurley Haywood and that generation. Hear from the veteran IMSA driver and respected coach on how a chance meeting with Haywood changed everything.
BIG changes brewing in IMSA and WEC when it comes to driver rankings, and it all could mean some interesting choices to be made by teams and drivers over the next few years. In the annals of international motorsports, there may be no more engaging and incredible story than the rise of one person to legendary status in the world of LeMans. This is about more than just anyone, it's the fascinating tale told by Leena Gade, as she rose thru the ranks at Audi to one day be placed in the position of having the world's greatest endurance race, the 24 Hours of LeMans, right there for the taking. All she had to do was put aside those memories of almost being sacked to be in her seat on one day in 2011. Hear the tale from Gade herself in this engaging and engrossing tale of becoming the best there is at what she always wanted to do.
One thing difficult to teach young athletes of any kind is the lesson of "NO EXCUSES". In the Porsche Carrera Cup, where every car is identical, drivers such as Riley DIckinson learn this the hard way, in competition. We go 1 on 1 with this Rising Star, eager to learn his craft, destined to be a force to be reckoned with, and fully aware the pressure on him to perform and succeed without making any excuses.
Renee Brinkerhoff didn't start her motorsports career until her mid 50's, and has wasted no time making history. Taking an older Porsche and turning into something out of science fiction, she has conquered every continent, her final one the frozen and unforgiving tundra of Antarctica. But there was more to her foray across the icy landscape than just proving it could be done. Her end goal is to raise awareness around the world about the insidious crime of child trafficking, putting her own life on the line in bringing this issue to the fore using motorsports as her vehicle.
The Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation has made incredible strides bringing awareness to their effort, to learn more about and to find a cure for RP. Motorsports and IMSA are at the core of their drive, and it takes people such as Jon Morley to make it stick. One of the most respected coaches in the business, still behind the wheel of his Race for RP car, an original Ambassador for the RP Foundation who knows intimately the stories behind what motivates the effort, delivering major strides in the fight against this autoimmune disease.
The car of tomorrow in motorsports may very well be an electric one, and the success of the F-E Grand Prix around the world is proof. NBC Motorsports Analyst Calvin Fish has seen it first hand, and come away impressed with the performance and the fan friendly nature of the sport. But will it hold? Will fans enjoy motorsports without that sound and those speeds?
The car of tomorrow in motorsports may very well be an electric one, and the success of the F-E Grand Prix around the world is proof. NBC Motorsports Analyst Calvin Fish has seen it first hand, and come away impressed with the performance and the fan friendly nature of the sport. But will it hold? Renee Brinkerhoff didn't start her motorsports carrer until her mid 50's, and has wasted no time making history. Taking an older Porsche and turning into something out of science fiction, she has conquered every continent, her final one the frozen and unforgiving tundra of Antarctica. But there was more to her foray across the icy landscape than just proving it could be done.
There is not a single doubt that when it comes to the new LMDH/GTP class in IMSA come 2023, Porsche needs to be feared. With a level of manufacturer support that is unequaled, with a GTP driving team that could be the envy of every other team, and dedicated management behind their Rising Stars program, Porsche is already head and shoulders above the competition.
Every other motorsports league and organization in North America needs to sit up and take notice of what IMSA is doing. In no time, they're on track to dazzle the crowds in Chicago and make a blazing return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with the resurrected GTP class. With more manufacturers on their side than any other organized league, IMSA is bearing down on fan support and the almighty marketing dollar for 2023 and beyond.
There has never before been a time when both Formula 1 and IndyCar are slogging thru almost identical "Silly Seasons". That's because never before have there been so many refusals, counter-claims, lawyers, lawsuits, and extremely talented young drivers refusing to knuckle under to old world management. Meantime, other racing organizations should stand up and fear what IMSA has planned for 2023 and beyond, as manufacturers flock to their tracks and expansion means more fans involved in what is more than just hitting the gas and turning left.
There has never before been a time when both Formula 1 and IndyCar are slogging thru almost identical "Silly Seasons". That's because never before have there been so many refusals, counter-claims, lawyers, lawsuits, and extremely talented young drivers refusing to knuckle under to old world management. Meantime, other racing organizations should stand up and fear what IMSA has planned for 2023 and beyond, as manufacturers flock to their tracks and expansion means more fans involved in what is more than just hitting the gas and turning left.
It is a daily strap in behind the wheel of research for dedicated doctors such as Dr. Rashmi Kanagal-Shamanna, who is leading the fight to find remedies and a possible cure for Relapsing Polychondritis. In a fascinating in-depth 1 on 1 with Greg Creamer, the Dr. details new findings and new hope in the Race to help those with RP, and why this effort is so important to the motorsports community.
Hop aboard with Porsche Rising Star Parker Thompson, as he takes us on a full tilt lap around the Long Beach Grand Prix track, and then details how remaining loyal led to one phone call that changed his life and racing fortunes.
IMSA is on the serious move for fans and a larger piece of the American motorsports audience, already having added Chicago and now the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to their 2023 schedule. How big a deal is the move to the Brickyard, how powerful will the return of the GTP class be in attracting fans, and how will this expansion trickle down to all the racing weekend classes?
Bill Auberlen is a rock solid legend in IMSA racing, but in order to get to where he is today, it took more than a few chances, and more than a few slick moves that put him in position for history. Greg Creamer goes 1 on 1 with Auberlen as he digs into stories never told before.
IMSA is on the serious move for fans and a larger piece of the American motorsports audience, already having added Chicago and now the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to their 2023 schedule. How big a deal is the move to the Brickyard, how powerful will the return of the GTP class be in attracting fans, and how will this expansion trickle down to all the racing weekend classes? Speaking of moves, everything this F1 season for Ferrari has been downward, and the tire fiasco at the Hungarian Grand Prix proves this is a team in dire need of a change. Bill Auberlen is a rock solid legend in IMSA racing, but in order to get to where he is today, it took more than a few chances, and more than a few slick moves that put him in position for history. Greg Creamer goes 1 on 1 with Auberlen as he digs into stories never told before.
Host Greg Creamer goes "1 on 1" with the true rising star, Mathieu Jaminet, who has been tapped to be in the drivers seat when this Porsche muscle hits the asphalt for the return of the GTP class in 2023.
Meet a very young and very rising star on the IMSA circuit, as Luca Mars talks about what it's like to miss a major racing weekend due to a birthday, and reveals something that will make his proud Dad smile.
NASCAR is coming to the streets of Chicago in 2023, which itself is big news, but let's also consider that IMSA will be on hand as well and could show up the stock cars. NBC Motorsport analyst Calvin Fish weighs in on this, the "salary cap" for Formula 1 that has plenty of people roiled up, and a look back at the historic achievement of Scott Dixon.
Harken back to a time when IMSA took to the streets of Miami in a race weekend that was an unmitigated financial disaster, but also set the stage for unprecedented IMSA growth. Ed Berliner goes "1 on 1" with Canadian Motorsports Hall of Famer Bill Adam, who was there that weekend and has a few inside stories, along with his take on "boring" NASCAR.
NASCAR is coming to the streets of Chicago in 2023, which itself is big news, but let's also consider that IMSA will be on hand as well and could show up the stock cars. NBC Motorsports analyst Calvin Fish weighs in on this, the "salary cap" for Formula 1 that has plenty of people roiled up, and a look back at the historic achievement of Scott Dixon. Harken back to a time when IMSA took to the streets of Miami in a race weekend that was an unmitigated financial disaster, but also set the stage for unprecedented IMSA growth. Ed Berliner goes "1 on 1" with Canadian Motorsports Hall of Famer Bill Adam, who was there that weekend and has a few inside stories, along with his take on "boring" NASCAR.
He has shown more than enough to warrant being called a rising star on the Porsche team, and his candid answers to some questions will make you want t root for Trenton Estep.
NBC Motorsports analyst Calvin Fish digs into the terrible and dangerous wrecks being caused by "sausage kerbs" across F1 and other road racing circuits, and has a look into the driver who may be the US F1 superstar in a very short time, Colton Herta.
IMSA is on the rise, and that means other motorsports and racing organizations across America better pay attention. IMSA President John Doonan goes "1 on 1" with Greg Creamer in a revealing and candid look at the GTP expansion that will change the face of this sport forever, why IMSA is more fan friendly than any other level of motorsports, and what's in store for 2023 and beyond.
IMSA President John Doonan goes "1 on 1" with Greg Creamer in a revealing and candid look at the GTP expansion that will change the face of this sport forever, why IMSA is more fan friendly than any other level of motorsports, and what's in store for 2023 and beyond.
We go 1 on 1 with Kay van Berlo, more than just a college student at the University of Miami. He's one of the true "Rising Stars" on the Porsche Carrera Cup circuit, and at a mere 21 years of age, he already shows the nature and attitude of one destined for greater glory.
We go 1 on 1 with IMSA veteran competitor and coach Jon Miller, who along with his singer wide, have set the tone for what it means to go "ALL IN" on the track and in the fight against Relapsing Polychondritis.
We go 1 on 1 with IMSA driving champion and NBC Motorsports analyst Cal Fish for his take on Formula One. Not only is that sport saving lives with amazing crash technology, but with 3 races coming to the US in 2023, there is no reason to doubt F1 has American racing fans in their sights, and they have the product to win the race.
We go 1 on 1 with IMSA legend Bill Auberlen, as we hear one of those little told stories about the beginning of his record setting career. It's a story about the first time someone who could change Bill's fortunes saw him race, and what happened at the event.
Join us as we go 1 on 1 with IMSA legend Bill Auberlen, as we hear one of those little told stories about the beginning of his record setting career. It's a story about the first time someone who could change Bill's fortunes saw him race, and what happened at the event. NBC Motorsports Analyst Cal Fish joins host Greg Creamer for his weekly insiders take on and off the track, here focusing on how F1 is becoming more of a true force in American motorsports, and how their take on safety is unmatched.
2023 is slated to be a record breaking and historic year for Porsche Motorsport on the IMSA circuit, as the manufacturer is debuting the new Porsche 963 in a new Customer Racing Program for the LMDh class. Join Host Greg Creamer for this exclusive interview focusing on the new program and Porsche's ongoing commitment to racing.
One of the top drivers in the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup, Jeff Westphal is also proud to be an Ambassador for the "Race for RP" effort across tracks in North America. He joins Host Greg Creamer for an intimate "1 on 1" garage talk about their new wheels, the competitive nature of road course racing, and a tour of what's on the roof of the car that often needs more than a little explanation.
Relapsing Polychondritis is an ailment for which there is no cure, and the RP Foundation is driving awareness across North America as sponsor of the Race for RP program. Featuring some of the top drivers and teams in IMSA, RP Foundation President Dave Bammert is determined to provide world class results with exceptional teams showing the colors around the circuit.
Join host Greg Creamer as he welcomes NBC Motorsports analyst and legendary driver Cal Fish for our debut episode, here looking back at soe exceptional luck at Watkins Glen in the 6 Hours event, the reason why everyone will be watching the new Porsche 963 come 2023, and the wonderful story of Robert Wickens and his return to the winners circle.
Covering IMSA, road course racing, open wheel, sports car, IndyCar and delivering exclusive interviews and insights to the most passionate and dedicated motorsports fan base in the world, "Full Throttle Powered by Race for RP" delivers more than just stats and cliches.