Drivesport | The Amateur Track Driver Podcast
Drivesport: The Amateur Track Driver Podcast is the show for enthusiasts who want to take their sports car beyond the street and onto the track. Hosted by DMC—leadership coach turned high-performance driving instructor—this podcast helps you build confidence, sharpen your skills, and discover what you and your car are truly capable of.
Each episode breaks down the confusing world of amateur track driving into simple, practical lessons. You’ll hear real stories, expert interviews, and proven strategies for track days, HPDE events, and performance driving. From safety basics and mindset shifts to technique, gear, and coaching, Drivesport gives you the tools to drive faster, safer, and smarter.
If you’ve ever wondered how to start, how to improve, or how to push your limits without pushing past them, this podcast is for you.
Subscribe now and get ready to bring out the best in your driving.
Episodes
13 episodes
How to Use Sim Racing to Improve Real-World Driving on the Track with Connor Bell
In racing, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed—especially when you’re trying to improve. But what if progress doesn’t come from doing more… but from focusing on less?In this episode of DriveSport, Dave sits down with Connor Bell, NAS...
How to Avoid Track Day Mistakes as an Amateur Racer with John Estupinan
Many drivers come to their first track day thinking speed is the goal. But what if speed is actually the result—not the focus?In this episode of DriveSport, Dave sits down with John Estupinan, Porsche Track Experience instructor and for...
Learning to Feel the Limit: Traction, Control, and Confidence with Jonathan Law
Getting started with track driving can feel overwhelming. How fast is too fast? How do you know the limit? And how do you improve your driving skills without crashing or scaring yourself?In this episode of DriveSport, Dave sits down ...
Will Track Driving Void Your Warranty? The Real Answer with Sam D’Arc
What really happens to your warranty and insurance when you take your car on track?In this episode, Dave sits down with Sam D’Arc, COO of a multi-state auto group and former insurance executive, to unpack one of the most confusing and an...
Track Car Insurance Secrets: Protect Your Sportscar & Worry Less with Justin Steele
What if the biggest risk on track isn’t your driving skill—but what happens after something goes wrong?In this episode of Drivesport, host DMC sits down with Justin Steele, Managing Partner of OpenTrack Insurance, to unpack one of the mo...
Avoid Rookie Mistakes: Essential Lessons for First-Time Track Drivers with Perry Needham
What separates a confident, smooth driver from someone constantly fighting their car on the track? In this episode, championship-winning Porsche driver and instructor Perry Needham reveals how to start high-performance driving safely, intellige...
Are Your Tires Holding You Back?: How Pressure, Wheel Size, and Heat Impact Grip and Lap Times with Jonathan Benson
What if the biggest limiter on your performance car isn’t the engine, the suspension, or your driving skill, but your tires? In this episode, Jonathan Benson, Founder of Tyre Reviews, joins the show to break down why tires are one of t...
Eyes Up, Hands Steady: Finding Flow Behind the Wheel with Porsche Coach Charles Turner
Send us a textWhat does it really take to master car control and have fun doing it? In this episode, Porsche Experience Center coach Charles Turner shares how...
The Steering Psychology Slowing Down Most Drivers—and How to Fix It with Suellio Almeida
What if the thing holding back your driving isn’t your technique—but a software setting you’ve never looked at? In part 2 of my interview with Suellio Almeida, you’ll learn why even one incorrect software setting or pedal calibration c...
How Sim Training Accelerates Real-World Driving Skills with Suellio Almeida
What if the key to becoming a dramatically faster, safer, and more confident driver wasn’t more track time but knowing how to learn? In this episode, DMC sits down with Suellio Almeida, the sim-racing coach turned real-world racing educator wit...
Inside the VIP World of Supercar Track Experiences with Iyar Koren
What makes driving a sports car on track such a powerful experience—and how can you do it safely, confidently, and with real skill? In this episode, Iyar Koren shares how Autostrada creates a welcoming environment for car enthusiasts to explore...
Track Day Driving 101: Insider Tips for Safe High-Speed Fun with James Jenkins
What does it take to hit the track without destroying your car or your wallet? In this episode, I sit down with James Jenkins, owner and chief mechanic of Velocity Performance, to break down exactly how beginners can get started in amateur moto...
In the Zone: What Great Track Drivers Know About Focus and Performance with Ross Bentley
What separates a good driver from a truly great one? In this episode, we sit down with racing legend Ross Bentley—professional racer, four-decade driver coach, and author of multiple Speed Secrets books—to uncover the principles behind...