Best themechanicians Podcasts (2025)

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Ty Cota-Robles: From Jim Russell Student to the Pinnacle of TRD (Toyota Racing Development) 21:24

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This episode features Ty Cota-Robles, a former student and co-worker of the host from the Jim Russell Racing Driver School. Ty shares his inspiring journey from the hands-on Mechanics Training Program to securing a high-level position at the pinnacle of professional motorsports: Toyota Racing Development (TRD). Ty recounts his early days, including…

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Brent Cusick, Part 2: Working with Danica Patrick, The HPD IndyCar Culture, and Race Team Travel Logistics 38:28

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Brent Cusick concludes his interview by diving into the inner workings of an IndyCar team. He shares his experiences working with high-profile drivers like Danica Patrick early in her career and offers insight into the unique culture within Honda Performance Development (HPD) during their most successful years. Brent breaks down the complex logisti…

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Brent Cusick (Aerodyne Composites): HPD's Two Indy 500 Wins and the Business of IndyCar Chassis Repair 27:52

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In this follow-up interview, Brent Cusick of Aerodyne Advanced Composites (one of the only certified repair stations for the IndyCar series) details his critical role in carbon fiber chassis repair and quality control. Brent reflects on his tenure at Honda Performance Development (HPD), where he was a key part of two Indy 500 victories, including t…

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The Business of Racing Schools: Analyzing the Failure of Emotive and the High Cost of Driver Training 44:03

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Formula Atlantic Champion Chris Smith continues his deep dive into the business side of motorsports. This episode examines the factors that led to the bankruptcy and closure of the renowned Jim Russell Racing Driver School, including the challenges faced by its original owners and the miscalculations made by subsequent venture capitalists who acqui…

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Chris Smith: The Untold Ford v Ferrari Feud, Carroll Smith's Racing Legacy, and a Champion's 30-Year Career 31:16

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Meet Chris Smith, the son of legendary motorsports engineer and author Carroll Smith, as he discusses his family's incredible "ripples in the pond" legacy in racing. Chris reveals the shocking, untold story of why his famous father was completely snubbed by the blockbuster. Music track: Synergy by Aylex Source: https://freetouse.com/music Free Vlog…

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“Future Factory Driver? Meet Porsche Prodigy Danny Dyszelski 52:48

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Seventeen-year-old Porsche GT4 racer Danny Dyszelski has already lived more racing life than most drivers twice his age. From karting at just five years old to flipping open-wheelers at Mid-Ohio, surviving brutal hits, chasing podiums, and making the leap into GT racing, Danny’s path is a blend of raw talent, resilience, and a mindset far beyond hi…

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Jacques Couture, Part 2: Battling the SCCA, Losing Laguna Seca, and Winning Back His School 1:05:16

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Motorsports legend Jacques Couture returns to discuss the dramatic expansion and near-collapse of his racing school empire. He shares the untold story of the legal battle over the Mechanics Training Program (MTP) and the initial meeting with famous engineer Carol Smith, who helped design the school's first race cars. Couture recounts the major conf…

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Jacques Couture: Founding the Jim Russell School, Mechanics Training, and Dinner with Enzo Ferrari 27:43

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Motorsports pioneer Jacques Couture shares his origin story: from racing his Morgan to driving a Formula 1 car and having dinner with Enzo Ferrari in Italy. He recounts bringing the Jim Russell Racing Driver School to North America and creating the essential Mechanics Training Program that launched the careers of drivers and crew alike, including l…

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No Whining, Just Work: Racing Life, Career Moves, and the IndyCar Grind 13:06

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The Mechanicians Racing Stories continues Season Two with a promised follow-up from Brent Cusick of Aerodyne Advanced Composites. This is a deep dive into the true life of a motorsports professional, exploring the demanding transition from working at Honda Performance Development (HPD) to a leading role in the composites and IndyCar repair world. B…

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Brent Cusick, Part 2: From NASCAR Dreams to a Life-Changing Decision 27:50

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Brent Cusick, Part 2: From NASCAR Dreams to a Life-Changing DecisionBrent Cusick, Part 2: Selling Everything and the Call from NASCAR Country This is the second installment of a three-part interview with Brent Cusick, a series dedicated to the mechanicians—the men and women behind the scenes in motorsports. This episode picks up with Brent's transi…

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Brent Cusick, Part 1: From Family Garages to the Pinnacle of Motorsport 31:19

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This is the first of a three-part interview with Brent Cusick, a Quality Engineer at Aerodyne Composites and former Honda Performance Development (HPD) colleague of the host. This installment of "The Mechanicians Racing Stories" focuses on the people behind the scenes, away from the drivers. Brent, who previously worked trackside as the parts speci…

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Defining a Mechanician 6:13

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What exactly is a Mechanician? It’s more than a mechanic, more than a driver—it’s the heartbeat of racing. In this special episode, we define what it means to be a Mechanician: the innovators, the tinkerers, the late-night problem solvers who keep the wheels of motorsport turning. This Saturday Night Special captures the spirit of racing at its mos…

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DNL Components on Precision and Performance 23:02

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Behind the scenes of some of the fastest and most advanced machines on the planet, you’ll find DNL Components. In aerospace, their hardware helps ensure reliability under extreme conditions. In motorsports, their fasteners and precision parts withstand the relentless demands of competition—where fractions of a second, or fractions of a millimeter, …

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Engineering Trust: How DNL Components Powers Speed and Flight 32:59

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For DNL Components, success comes down to more than delivering hardware—it’s about partnerships. Donnie, Larry, and the team believe the best work starts with listening. They take the time to understand a project’s unique challenges, whether it’s a new aerospace application or a last-minute motorsports need, and then they engineer or source the exa…

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Saturday Night Special 2:12

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The Mechanicians – Racing Stories: Best Of Series Sometimes the road forward means revisiting the roads that shaped us. During our move from Spotify to Podbean, a few of our favorite episodes went missing. Rather than let those stories fade, we’re bringing them back in a special Best Of collection. The Mechanicians – Racing Stories isn’t just a pod…

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Inside DNL Components: Precision Fasteners for Aerospace and Motorsports 32:34

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Tucked away in Tustin, California, DNL Components has built its reputation on the kind of work most people never see—but every aerospace engineer and motorsports crew chief depends on. They’re specialists in high-performance fasteners and precision hardware, serving industries where nothing less than flawless execution will do. What sets DNL apart …

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Back on Track: The Mechanicians Racing Stories Relaunch 1:33

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The Mechanicians – Racing Stories is back! Join host Rob Klyver as he relaunches the podcast with fresh racing stories from the paddock, untold motorsports history, and behind-the-scenes conversations with drivers, mechanics, and engineers and others who keep the world of racing moving. Keywords: racing stories, motorsports podcast, racing history,…

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Ty Cota-Robles: From Jim Russell Student to the Pinnacle of TRD (Toyota Racing Development) 21:24

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Brent Cusick, Part 2: Working with Danica Patrick, The HPD IndyCar Culture, and Race Team Travel Logistics 38:28

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Brent Cusick (Aerodyne Composites): HPD's Two Indy 500 Wins and the Business of IndyCar Chassis Repair 27:52

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The Business of Racing Schools: Analyzing the Failure of Emotive and the High Cost of Driver Training 44:03

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Chris Smith: The Untold Ford v Ferrari Feud, Carroll Smith's Racing Legacy, and a Champion's 30-Year Career 31:16

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“Future Factory Driver? Meet Porsche Prodigy Danny Dyszelski 52:48

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Jacques Couture, Part 2: Battling the SCCA, Losing Laguna Seca, and Winning Back His School 1:05:16

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Jacques Couture: Founding the Jim Russell School, Mechanics Training, and Dinner with Enzo Ferrari 27:43

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No Whining, Just Work: Racing Life, Career Moves, and the IndyCar Grind 13:06

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Brent Cusick, Part 2: From NASCAR Dreams to a Life-Changing Decision 27:50

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Brent Cusick, Part 1: From Family Garages to the Pinnacle of Motorsport 31:19

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Defining a Mechanician 6:13

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DNL Components on Precision and Performance 23:02

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Engineering Trust: How DNL Components Powers Speed and Flight 32:59

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Saturday Night Special 2:12

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Inside DNL Components: Precision Fasteners for Aerospace and Motorsports 32:34

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Back on Track: The Mechanicians Racing Stories Relaunch 1:33