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Off The Racing Line

Carlos A. Espitia

Off The Racing Line is the podcast where motorsports gets real. Forget the polished, perfect moments. We dive into the chaos, the mistakes, and the breakthroughs that happen when you stray from the racing line. From racing to HPDE and instructing, host Carlos Espitia sits down with racers and coaches who’ve been there, done that, and lived to tell the story. We’re talking about the unfiltered side of racing—the lessons you don’t hear about in the driver’s meeting. It’s not just about speed; it’s

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00:55:05

Inside the Mind of a 20-Year-Old Champion: Westin...

Off The Racing Line ·

2026/01/06

At just 20 years old, Westin Workman is already one of the most formidable rising stars in American motorsports.A 2x national karting champion, Spec MX-5 scholarship winner, 2023 Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout champion, 2024 MX-5 Cup Rookie of the Year, and 2025 Toyota GR Cup Champion, Westin is proving, fast, that he’s built for the top.Flying in from NC, he joins us trackside at Homestead-Miami Speedway to break down the mindset, discipline, and relentless drive required to compete at the highest levels

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00:30:58

Garage iD Pro Spec Miata Series: More Prize Money,...

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2025/12/24

SCCA Spec Miata Drivers: Is the Garage iD Pro Spec Miata Series the Next Step?In Episode 22 of Off The Racing Line, we sit down with Todd Buras, Senter Smith, and Trace Hance to unpack what may be the most important structural shift in the Spec Miata ecosystem in years.This conversation breaks down three interconnected pillars shaping the future of grassroots racing:🔧 Garage ID Prospect Miata Series (2026)The Prospect Miata Series is evolving from a single end-of-season payout into a per-event

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01:14:57

What It Takes to Become a Pro Driver at 19: The Noah...

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2025/12/09

EP21: What does it really take to become a pro racing driver at just 19?We sit down with Noah Harmon, the 2024 Mazda Shootout winner, IMSA MX-5 Cup rookie standout, Trans Am driver, and full-time UCF student balancing two lives at once.Noah didn’t start karting until age 14, which in motorsports is practically adulthood. But in five short years he went from late starter… to racing wheel-to-wheel with some of the biggest rising names in American motorsports. Noah shares what it’s like to race against

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00:57:43

From Afghanistan to GT1 Champion: How Racing Became...

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2025/11/27

EP20 with Justin Levine: Army veteran. Paratrooper. Attorney. GT1-B racer.Justin’s story isn’t just about cars, it’s about grit, discipline, and the long road to becoming who you’re meant to be.In this episode, Justin walks us through his journey from combat missions in Afghanistan, to surviving law school on a shoestring budget, to using student loans and VA benefits just to afford seat time at HPDE events. He went from a Nissan 350Z at Palm Beach International Raceway… to a Porsche Cup Car

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01:00:48

Life on Borrowed Time: How Cancer Redefined My Racing...

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2025/11/13

EP19 - Life on Borrowed Time: Racing, Leukemia and Legacy with Jesse Gröse. In this powerful episode, professional racer and coach Jesse Gröse shares how a diagnosis of T-Cell Leukemia in his early 30s changed everything — his health, his career, and his purpose. From hospital beds to podiums, Jesse’s story is a masterclass in perseverance, resilience, and rediscovering what truly matters.Before cancer, Jesse had already competed in over 100 different race cars across 20+ manufacturers, including

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00:56:08

How Drug Money Fueled IMSA Racing in the 1980s

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2025/10/30

Racing, Cocaine, and the 1980s IMSA Underworld — The Ken Behr StoryIn the 1980s, South Florida’s racing scene was fueled by more than just gasoline.Our guest, Ken Behr, was a race car driver who also ran tons of marijuana and cocaine through the same networks that bankrolled parts of IMSA and Road Atlanta.In this episode, Ken reveals how drug money powered his racing career, the reality of smuggling operations in that era, and what life was like after walking away from it all.👉 Subscribe for more

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00:55:09

Father & Daughter Racing Together: The Day I Cried at...

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2025/10/16

Episode 17 – Kaelyn Kinley: The 16-Year-Old Racer Teaching Adults How to DriveIn this episode of Off The Racing Line, we sit down with Kaelyn Kinley, a third-generation racer who started driving at just five years old. Now, at sixteen, she’s racing Spec Miata with SCCA and FARA, serving as an HPDE instructor for FARA, and even mentoring other young drivers.We talk about growing up at the track, competing against adults, and what it’s like teaching drivers twice her age how to go faster. Kaelyn

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00:25:08

Off The Racing Line EP16 with Jack Hobbs - Collegiate...

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2025/10/09

Episode 16 – Jack Hobbs: The Future of College Racing (Victory Lane Edition)Recorded on location at Homestead-Miami Speedway, this Victory Lane Edition of Off The Racing Line features Jack Hobbs, founder of the Collegiate Racing Series (CRS) — the sanctioning body connecting students, universities, and motorsport organizations to shape the future of competitive racing.We dive into Jack’s journey through HPDE, FARA’s Competition and Instructor Schools, and Jzilla Track Days, all leading to the

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01:00:54

Off The Racing Line EP15 with Rennie Bryant

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2025/10/02

Episode 15 – Rennie Bryant: 50 Years of BMW RacingRennie Bryant has done it all — from racing SCCA in the ’70s, running the 12 Hours of Sebring, and co-driving with Randy Pobst, to taking 3rd in the BMW Club Racing national championship. He’s also spent 50 years at Redline Bimmer Performance, a BMW shop he now owns and runs, and today serves as president of the BMW CCA Everglades chapter.We dig into the golden years of grassroots racing, the politics holding clubs back, and the lessons Rennie’s

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01:00:00

Off The Racing Line EP14 with Dan Dombrowski

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2025/09/18

Episode 14 – Dan Dombrowski: Endurance Racing & The Next GenerationIn this episode of Off The Racing Line, we sit down with Dan Dombrowski — racer, instructor, and Champcar competitor. Dan shares how he started in an E46 BMW 330, the grind of endurance racing, and why Champcar is as much about strategy and survival as it is about speed.We dive into the highs and heartbreaks of 12- and 24-hour racing, the unique challenges of working with teammates through fatigue, and the lessons you only learn

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00:56:13

Off The Racing Line EP13 with Hal Gould

Off The Racing Line ·

2025/09/04

Episode 13 – Hal Gould: From College Kid to RacerIn this episode of Off The Racing Line, we sit down with Hal Gould — a driver who went from car-indifferent college kid to full-blown racer. Hal shares how the AMG Performance School with Shane Lewis lit the spark, his time at Lucas Oil Racing School, and what it’s like racing everything from exotics to FARA’s Super Lap Series and Formula 4 against fearless kids.We talk wrecks at Daytona, competing with NASA and FARA, the lessons that humble even

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00:26:26

Off The Racing Line EP12 with Kelly Ganjei & Rob Garza

Off The Racing Line ·

2025/08/28

Episode 12 – Victory Lane Edition: “Tow Hook” Kelly & Rob GarzaWe’re back at Homestead-Miami Speedway for another Victory Lane Edition of Off The Racing Line. This time, we sit down with two very different racers on the same grid: James “Kelly” Ganjei and veteran driver Rob Garza.Kelly shares the deeply moving story behind the Cupcake Racing name — a tribute to his daughter. It’s a moment that brought the whole set to the edge of tears and shows the soul that motorsports can carry.Alongside the

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00:52:27

Off The Racing Line EP11 with Brian Blash

Off The Racing Line ·

2025/08/21

Episode 11 – Brian Blash: From Car Meets to Track CultureWe’re back with Episode 11 of Off The Racing Line, recorded after an insane run of six trackside episodes. This time, we sit down with Brian Blash to dig into the crossroads between car meet culture and track culture.From the rise (and fall) of BMW meetups to why most enthusiasts never make the jump to track days, Brian doesn’t hold back. We break down the dangers of street racing, Florida’s brand-new “speeder” law, and Carlos throws a direct

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00:16:35

Off The Racing Line EP10 with Joseph & Peter Saddington

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2025/08/14

🏁 Victory Lane Edition – EP10 🏁Live from Homestead-Miami Speedway, we sit down with father-son duo Peter & Joseph Saddington for a special trackside edition of Off The Racing Line.At just 12 years old, Joseph became the youngest driver to complete FARA’s official competition/racing school, and this weekend, he’s making his debut in the Pro Spec Miata series. Starting in competitive karting at only 9, Joseph has developed a race prep routine that’s more structured and disciplined than many

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Off The Racing Line EP9 with David Schnoerr

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2025/08/07

EP9 – The Legend of David Schnoerr | 63 Years of Speed, Wisdom & War StoriesWhat do you get when you mix a 72-year-old track junkie, two national autocross championships, an FIA racing license, and decades of wild pace car stories? You get David Schnoerr — and you get one hell of an episode.From his early days navigating “slalom competitions” in Panama to mentoring the next generation of racers at FARA, David's journey is as fast and relentless as the cars he’s driven. He’s competed on the

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00:51:22

Off The Racing Line EP8 with Jennifer Torres

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2025/07/24

EP8 – Jen Torres: Art, Aston Martins & Internet Chaos | Off The Racing Line PodcastThis week, we sit down with Jenn Torres—a Porsche enthusiast, long-distance road trip junkie, and the woman behind the wheel (and the canvas) of some of the car world’s boldest stories. From driving an Aston Martin daily to getting mistaken for a 45-year-old man online, Jenn brings unfiltered energy, wild stories, and sharp opinions to the podcast.We get into 👇0:00 – Welcome to Episode 8 0:49 – New Sponsor

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00:58:03

Off The Racing Line EP7 with Victor Leo

Off The Racing Line ·

2025/07/04

Florida’s most recognizable track day instructor is in the hot seat! Victor Leo—senior instructor for FARA, Chin, NASA, PDG, PCA, and more—joins us for an episode packed with real grassroots motorsports stories.• Kids Racing for Life: Vic shares emotional moments giving terminally-ill kids and their families unforgettable rides around Sebring.• One Lap of America: The behind-the-scenes truth about one of the country’s toughest endurance events.• Instructor War Stories: Wild tales from decades on

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01:01:42

Off The Racing Line EP6 with Todd Buras

Off The Racing Line ·

2025/06/23

EPISODE 6 – TODD BURAS: Win with What You’ve GotTodd Buras has been racing longer than some of his competitors have been alive—and he’s still out there bringing home trophies. In this episode, the multi-series champion and co-owner of the FARA Racing Series joins us to talk about the lessons, wrecks, wins, and wisdom earned over three decades behind the wheel.We get into:The car that nearly bit himCountless podiums across IMSA, SCCA, MX-5 Cup, and moreHow he’s raced everything from Spec Miatas to GT

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00:56:28

Off The Racing Line EP5 with Gerry Di Piero & Trevor...

Off The Racing Line ·

2025/06/10

Episode 5: Inside Instructor Training School – From Candidate to CoachIn this episode of Off The Racing Line, we dive into FARA’s Instructor Training School (ITS) with mentor instructor Gerry and recent graduate Trevor. We explore what makes or breaks a good instructor, the transition from SLS to wheel-to-wheel racing, and the unexpected challenges that come with sitting in the right seat. Plus, a spicy rapid-fire segment and some classic instructor war stories you won’t want to miss.👇 Got a wild

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00:57:42

Off The Racing Line EP4 with Brian Jacobs

Off The Racing Line ·

2025/05/22

In this episode of Off The Racing Line, we sit down with Brian Jacobs, a motorsports veteran with a long history in HPDE, racing, and instructing, with co-host David Tuaty. Brian shares his journey from BMW to Porsche, the challenges of racing, and his experience working with legends like Jim Pace, Shane Lewis, and Guy Cosmo. We dive into the "new" FARA, the evolution of HPDE, and his leadership role with PCA’s Gulfstream Chapter. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned driver, Brian

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