From Waterloo to the Alamo

High Gear, High Grit: Special Host Jana Maloney Goes Trackside with Sarah Stasney

Traci Wilson

This episode isn’t just high-energy—it’s high-octane. Special host Jana Maloney heads trackside at COTA (Circuit of The Americas) in Austin, Texas, to catch up with Sarah Stasney, a trailblazing female race car driver, instructor, and all-around speed enthusiast.

As Sarah hits the track in her McLaren, Jana rides along—literally—experiencing the thrill from the passenger seat before the two sit down for a powerful conversation on what it means to take the wheel in a male-dominated sport.

Sarah shares her journey from her early days racing a Miata to becoming a certified instructor at one of the most iconic tracks in the country. Built in 2012, COTA is home to the only Formula One race in the U.S. and has quickly become a proving ground for drivers and a landmark for motorsport fans worldwide. For Sarah, it’s also been a classroom, a proving ground, and a launchpad.

From her first impressions of racing to the deeper understanding she’s gained instructing from the right seat, Sarah talks passion, precision, and the lessons learned at 100+ mph.

🏁 Fast cars, fierce women, and the art of performance.
This episode is anything but idle.

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