Indycar Dad Podcast - Episode 1
About this episode
Tom, known as IndyCar Dad, introduces his podcast focused on the excitement of IndyCar racing. He shares his passion for the sport, emphasizing four key aspects that make it enjoyable: thrilling races, a close fan experience, community with friends and family, and a deepening knowledge of the sport. With over 50 years as a fan and a background in automotive engineering, Tom aims to provide accessible insights and foster a welcoming environment for fellow enthusiasts. Join him on this journey to explore the fun side of IndyCar racing.
Welcome to the Indycar Dad podcast.
This is the first episode that will be widely circulated, so I’m going to explain who I am, why there is an Indycar Dad podcast, and why you should listen to it.
I’m Tom. They call me Indycar Dad because I go to the races and I’m a friendly dad kind of guy.
I love Indycar races because I find them fun. I want you to find them fun as well so I started this project to make that happen. So my focus will be on having fun.
In my opinion there are four things that make Indycar racing fun.:
- Great racing
- A close-up fan experience
- friends and family
- knowledge of the sport
So that is what we are going to focus upon. Those four things.
- Great racing - I’ll include podcasts about what is happening, what factors make it happen, and where the drama will be or has been.
- A close up fan experience - I’m hoping to bring you closer than anyone else. My focus is only on Indycar and I’m trying hard to get access to everything about the series. I’ll share it with you. I hope to deliver more information than any other Indycar podcast.
- Friends and family - If I ever gain any fans from the project, You will likely be a person that I like a lot. So I don’t see a lot of risk in putting myself out there. If you see me in public, talk to me. We have a lot in common, so I’ll enjoy the conversation.
- Knowledge of the sport - I don’t know everything about Indycar, but I want to learn everything about Indycar. I used to be an Automotive Engineer and I’ve been a fan of racing for 50 years so I definitely know what questions to ask, so I’m going to learn some good stuff. Also, I’m good at explaining things in simple terms so you’ll learn it too.
I’m in this for the fun of it. I’m not paid. I don’t need money. I’m not seeking sponsors and I don’t want to sell you anything. This isn’t my job. This is my hobby. I’m a superfan. I’m here to have a great time. So, that’s the Indycar Dad podcast. Please subscribe and join the family.
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