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From Daily Driver to Track Night: Dexter’s First Step into Racing
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In this episode of Late to Grid, we sit down with Dexter Shreeve, who shares the story of finally chasing down his motorsports dream—starting with a Track Night in America event…in his daily driver Toyota Camry.
Dexter walks us through the nerves, the excitement, and the learning curve of getting on track for the first time. From buying his first helmet on the way to the event to pushing his Camry harder than ever before, Dexter’s story proves that you don’t need a race car to get started—you just need to go.
We also talk about vintage racing dreams, balancing family and business ownership with track time, and how even the smallest first step can lead to big things.
Whether you're still “thinking about it” or reminiscing about your first event, Dexter’s story will inspire you to stop waiting and just drive.
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Thanks for listening and taking an interest in growing grassroots racing. The Late To Grid podcast shares the stories and inspiration that help listeners along their motorsports journey.
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Chapters
1. Intro: Meet Dexter Shreeve (00:00:00)
2. Getting into Racing: How Dad Sparked the Interest (00:01:03)
3. First Track Memories: Mid-Ohio & Vintage Weekends (00:02:22)
4. The Appeal of Vintage Cars & Simplicity (00:04:34)
5. Car Choice, Affordability & Why the Camry (00:06:37)
6. The Push to Finally Get on Track (00:08:29)
7. Arriving at the Track: Camry, Helmet & Nerves (00:09:55)
8. Track Night in America Experience (00:13:20)
9. Driving Laps, Not Parade Laps (00:15:37)
10. Lessons Learned from the First Track Day (00:17:50)
11. What to Bring Next Time (and What Not to Forget!) (00:19:15)
12. Next Steps: Coaching, Seat Time, and Getting Better (00:21:00)
13. Building a Plan for the First Season (00:23:07)
14. Learning Off-Track & Trackside Observation (00:24:50)
15. Balancing Racing, Family & Business (00:27:20)
16. How Business Ownership Connects to Racing (00:31:03)
17. Unexpected Moments & Realizations at the Track (00:32:22)
18. Taking Action: Why the First Step Matters (00:35:23)
19. Final Lap: Was He Late to Grid? (00:37:15)
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