Driving Around In Circles | Motorsport, Racing, and Karting Knowledge
A podcast about racing. This podcast is documenting our journey in motorsport racing. We started kart racing and after one year, we still have more questions than answers.
If you are into racing, or are a parent, and have questions, this is the podcast for you. If you don't have questions but still want to hear from other people who share your passion, this is also the podcast for you.
Episodes
37 episodes
Three Rules For Successful Rookie Karting With Claire and John Elliott
We finally made it happen! Claire and John Elliott are fellow HRKC members in their first season of Briggs Sr. karting. I sat down to talk through the season and learn all about their rules for success rookie karting. You get to listen in!<...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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32:15
Why Taking Good Notes Is So Important
The importance of proper note taking can't be understated. I spend a few minute talking about how I learned this lesson, and what I try to record.You'll also get a quick update on how my start into iRacing is going.
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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11:10
The First Year Is Almost Over With Mark Pozzobon
Why take my word for it? Listen in and hear what the season has been like from another first year race dad - Mark Pozzobon, father of Briggs Junior racer, Luca Pozzobon.Links1. Luca on Instagram -
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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39:05
The Karting Journey So Far With Charlotte Pearson
Meet Charlotte Pearson - A Briggs Sr. karter who recently travelled from Vancouver Island to race at the Canadian Karting Championship in Ontario.Learn all about how she got into karting, the important role her dad has played in her deve...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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32:29
Canadian Karting Championship Rookie Thoughts
The main event of the season has finally come and gone. This past week Anouk and I participated in the Canadian Karting Championships. We had a great time and learned so much. This episode is a little longer but listen in as I tell you what it ...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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37:44
Fun With Paperwork And Off To Nationals
I bet you didn't realize you'd be spending a significant amount of time filling in forms during the season? I walk through some of the forms and paperwork you can expect to see throughout the season.I also am happy to announce that Anouk...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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12:36
While The Driver Is Away The Mechanic Will Play
Is it a good idea for the parent to get behind the wheel and race from time to time?With Anouk off on summer holiday, I ventured to the track and did some racing of my own. It got me wondering if I'd recommend that other racer parents do...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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14:39
Catching Up With Asyria Lawrence
Asyria joins me hot off the track to talk about her arrive and drive season. What is going well, what has changed, and where she wants to go next.
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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28:45
KartStars and Ontario Inter-Club Challenge Round 3 Recap
Listen in as I recount the weekend's events. Highs, lows, frustrations, celebrations, and lessons learned. I cover it all.Links1. Ontario Inter-Club Challenge - https://inter-club.ca/ 2. KartStars Canada - https://kart...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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23:25
A Break-In So Nice We Did It Twice
When life gives you lemons, buy more? That doesn't sound right but let's go with it. This season we've encountered some unexpected costs that I wanted to walk through with you. Ideally this gives you a more realistic idea of how to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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22:15
Kart Photograhy With Alex Stan
Alex Stan is an up and coming photographer focusing on motorsport and karting. We were lucky enough to get some photos from him at the recent KartStars and Ontario Inter-club Challenge events and now he's back to talk all things kart photograph...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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29:42
KartStars and Ontario Inter-Club Challenge - Round 2
What a weekend! We spent June 27-29th at Mosport. We learned so much about this amazing track, learned even more about racecraft, and came out of the weekend a little bit better as a driver and mechanic crew.Listen in and I'll tell...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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24:42
Trophy Races And The Battle For The Throne
Listen in to an off the cuff conversation with Ryan Woods, Ryan Yee, and Anouk. We're reviewing the recent Canadian Mini Indy Summer Solstice Trophy Race and the K1 Speed Race For The Throne.LinksRyan Woods on Instagra...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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35:20
My Biggest Worries As A Karting Parent
We're eight races in and our feet are semi-solid beneath us. Karting is full of highs and lows for both racer and parents. In this episode I share which things continue to cause the most worry for me as a karting parent. I also share the things...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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12:20
Canadian Mini Indy 6-Hour Enduro
The 6-hour Canadian Mini Indy Enduro event has come and gone. I'm joined by Luke Stuart, Paritosh Salian, and Ryan Woods to hear about the event, how things went for them, and find out if they are going settle for their podium finishes or go ba...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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31:49
Ontario Inter-Club Challenge - Round 1
We are back from an eventful Ontario Inter-Club Challenge at Goodwood Kartways. It was a weekend of highs and lows. We had some major struggles but, as always, we learned a lot. Links1. Ontari...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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25:54
KartStars Race 1 - Goodwood Kartways
KartStars Race 1 is done!. Listen to what we learned, what we liked, what we didn't like, and how we grew from the 3 day experience.Links1. KartStars Canada - https://kartsportcanada.ca/2. Ontario Inter-Club Challenge - htt...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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29:11
HRKC Race Lessons And Upcoming KartStars Race 1
It's been another two weeks of racing and learning! In this short update, you'll hear how things have been going in our HRKC races, adjusting to changing track and weather conditions, and thoughts on the upcoming KartStars Race 1.Links
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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10:36
'If It Has Wheels She'll Race It' with Alana Carter
Enthusiasm and joy. These are two words that summarize the aura surrounding Alana Carter. Anouk and I met up with her at RClub and she talked about her start in racing, where she is now, and where she hopes to go next.If you want a...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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33:45
The Outdoor Season Is Upon Us!
The outdoor karting season is finally here! We finally got our kart and are up and running in the HRKC - Briggs Senior category.These past few weeks have been full of lessons learned. I try to give a handful of details during this episod...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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28:02
The Owner Kart Journey
Today I'm joined by Sebastian Espinoza. We talk through his journey from indoor electric karting to owning his own kart. As he prepares to embark on his first season, we discuss costs, concerns, goals, and much more. Episode Links
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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28:07
Car Girls Brunch At RClub
This past weekend we went to a Car Girls Brunch at RClub in Toronto. It was a great event and we met tons of new people. Listen is as I give a brief summary.Links MentionedRClub - https://rclub.co/...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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9:01
Arrive And Drive Questions With Asyria Lawrence
Arrive and Drive season is almost upon us and, if you're like me going into your first season, you have a ton of questions. Join me and Anouk as we get peppered with questions by Asyria Lawrence.What is an Arrive and Drive day really lik...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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37:16
What The Heck Is Ackerman Steering Geometry?
I ramble on for 10 minutes or so trying to explain what Ackerman Steering Geometry is, and why it's important.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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9:21
How To Not Be THAT Karting Parent
Today I am joined by Jonathan Carone of The Healthy Sports Parents podcast. As parents, we want our children to thrive and succeed but sometimes we lose our way. Jonathan talks about how we can help our kids find their passion in a healthy and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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35:18
