Episode 219: Sports Extremist & Racer Torsten Gross
About this episode
Torsten Gross shares his inspiring journey from a diving accident that left him a quadriplegic to becoming a race car driver and advocate for others with disabilities. He discusses the transformative experience of racing Porsches, the launch of his docuseries 'Just Hands for the Love of Racing' on Amazon Prime, and the creation of the Just Hands Foundation, which helps individuals with disabilities experience motorsports. Gross emphasizes resilience, motivation, and the importance of community support in overcoming challenges and pursuing passions.
Sports Extremist & Racer Torsten Gross
Chevrolet C6
"...e feet deep pushed my head into my neck, broke my C6, which is my sixth vertebrae, and I became a quad..."
Buick Regal
"Limerock. We've had Dickie Regal on the program. Yeah."
Mazda MX-5 / Miata
"and the car goes fast. A Miata can destroy a Ferrari if the driver is good in th..."
Holden Caprice
"...y. And there are people out there with 1984 Chevy Caprices, right? And old school Volvos, they're having jus..."
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