Throttle Therapy with Katherine Legge
Throttle Therapy with Katherine Legge

<p>Join motorsport pioneer Katherine Legge as she gears up to make history this season, competing in some of the world&rsquo;s toughest racing events in a quest to have one of the most memorable careers in racing. She&rsquo;s bringing you inside stories with legends of sports, new faces from the next generation of auto racing, and conversations with the people who&rsquo;ve supported her throughout her career as a pro athlete. She&rsquo;s driven just about anything with four wheels, so she&rsquo;ll be getting into everything from karting to NASCAR, and IndyCar to F1.</p>

On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge chats with the pod’s producer, Grace, about holiday traditions, lessons learned in 2025, and what it’s like to try to organize a race schedule over the holidays. Katherine shares her fitness and racing goals for this year, as well as the list of personal goals she keeps in her journal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by Mike Shank of Meyer Shank Racing, to explore his journey from attending races at Mid-Ohio as a child to becoming a successful team owner. Shank shares his experiences in racing, including his early career in Formula Atlantics and his transition to sports car racing. They also discuss the impact of the IMSA-Grand-Am merger, the importance of charters in motorsports, and the challenges facing NASCAR.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge speaks with legendary racing driver and team owner, Bobby Rahal. Rahal delves into his roots, discussing how his father's passion for racing inspired his own career. He reflects on the milestone moments of his career, including his Indy 500 victory as a driver in 1986 and as a team owner later on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine is joined by longtime friend and supporter Kim Kalkhoven to discuss how Kim convinced Kevin Kalkhoven to give Katherine a chance in racing. They reflect on Katherine’s debut race, her rise in motorsport, and Kevin’s significant contributions throughout. Kim shares anecdotes about her life before meeting Kevin, their journey through the racing world, and Kevin’s legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by Todd Stephens, Chief Relationship Officer at Droplight. As one of Katherine’s sponsors, they reflect on their first year together in NASCAR, Todd’s journey from aspiring athlete to businessman, and the origins of Droplight’s venture studio model. They discuss the importance of resilience and embracing failure, and their plans for the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by former professional racer and expert in driver development Josh Wise, to discuss how he transitioned from sprint car racing to supporting drivers through the physical and psychological demands of racing at Wise Optimization. They cover the challenges faced by female drivers, the application of sim racing, and the psychological barriers to achieving top-level performance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by Red Envelope Sports partner Shantal Lamelas, to discuss how she became one of the few female agents certified with the NFL. She gives insight into how boutique sports agency Red Envelope works collaboratively to support athletes during and after their careers. Also, Katherine and Shantal share their fitness philosophies and their love for adventure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by the commissioner of NASCAR, Steve Phelps, to discuss his journey from Chef Boyardee to racing. They discuss NASCAR’s growth, from international expansion to how they incorporate fan feedback with the Fan Council. They also talk about the importance of introducing new OEMS to the sport and future possibilities for electric and hybrid vehicles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge checks in after the end of the NASCAR season and reveals her secret weakness. Also, Cara Krstolic joins Katherine to discuss authenticity, balancing professional expectations, and how racing has changed them both.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge welcomes renowned motorsport journalist, Jamie Little. They discuss Jamie's journey from hanging out with her dirt-biking neighbors to becoming a pit reporter and play-by-play announcer for NASCAR. She reflects on pivotal moments in her career, the evolution of social media's impact on journalism, and the importance of accurate reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, it’s that time of the month and Christina Nielsen joins Katherine Legge to check in as Katherine navigates securing sponsorships and the uncertainty of next season. They also share the story of how they almost got scammed, highlighting the darker sides of the racing industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge checks in after the NASCAR Cup Series race in Las Vegas. She discusses her challenges with car handling, her team’s racing strategy, and the big impact of small adjustments to the car tire pressure. She also shares what’s coming up next for her, including her hopes to race at Talladega this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by Ben Kennedy, the Executive Vice President and Chief of Venue & Racing Innovations Officer at NASCAR. They discuss Ben's extensive background, being the great-grandson of NASCAR's founder, and his journey through various roles in the racing industry—from being a race car driver to a team owner and now an executive. They also discuss his involvement in innovative developments like in NASCAR’s schedule and the integration of new audiences and venues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, we stalked Katherine’s comments to answer all your burning questions. She shares the grossest aspects of being a race car driver, the details of her workout routine, and what she wants to be when she grows up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine delves into the day-to-day business aspects of being a race car driver, from sponsorship relationships to merchandise. She checks in following her trip to Nashville and looks ahead to her next race in Vegas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, it’s that time of the month and Christina Nielsen is back to answer all your burning questions. Katherine and Christina tackle the perception of female race car drivers, the traits that make drivers great, and which one of them is better at car setup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine is joined by Janet Guthrie, the first woman to qualify and race in the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500 to talk about building her own engines, finding sponsorship, changing people’s minds, and being accepted. Janet shares how she transitioned from being an aerospace engineer to a race car driver, how her family felt about her racing, and the adrenaline and adventurous spirit that drives her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by Graham Smith, General Manager of Ten Tenths Motor Club, to discuss how he’s continuing his family’s legacy with Speedway Motorsports and the Charlotte Motor Speedway. He shares how they designed and opened the Ten Tenths Motor Club’s track, how he fell back in love with racing, and the details of his favorite and least favorite cars he’s owned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by Jordan Anderson, driver and team owner of Jordan Anderson Racing. Anderson shares how he went from racing to building his own NASCAR team in the Xfinity Series. They discuss the challenges of team ownership, the culture he's built, and his passion for helping drivers succeed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, the season is winding down and Katherine is joined by Brandon Thomas, VP of Vehicle Design at NASCAR to discuss his journey from designing suspension and steering systems for tractor trailers to crafting Next Gen cars. Brandon shares insights from his career in both IndyCar and NASCAR, highlighting the differences in designing vehicles for both series. They also delve into the ‘Garage 56’ NASCAR project at Le Mans, and how a race "run by a pack of Americans" was received by French sports car fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine checks in after the NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen. Then, it’s that time of the month and Christina Nielsen is back to share what school doesn’t teach you about other careers in racing, outside of driving. They give their advice to anyone interested in working on the track, no matter what role you want to pursue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by Kory Marchisotto, CMO of e.l.f. Beauty. Kory shares what brought e.l.f. to the Superbowl, Twitch, and the Indy 500, and the response they’ve gotten to their venture into motorsports. They also discuss the philosophy behind e.l.f. 's success – from showing up in unexpected places and speaking to underrepresented audiences, to democratizing access and supporting the e.l.f.z. themselves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine checks in after her double duty weekend in Indianapolis at the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity races. Katherine literally gets boiled alive and grabs her second top-20 finish in five Cup starts this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, with Brickyard coming up this weekend, Allison Melangton, the Senior Vice President at Penske Entertainment (the company that owns the Indianapolis Motor Speedway), joins Katherine to discuss the amazing women in leadership at IMS. Allison also shares how she appeals to “epic event chasers” and the distinct challenges of organizing major events like the Super Bowl, the Indy 500, and the Brickyard 400.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine reviews last weekend’s Sonoma Cup Series Race and answers a listener question about some Indy 500 lore. She’s then joined by the fastest woman alive, Brittany Force, to discuss how she transitioned from being an aspiring teacher to holding the Top Fuel speed record in drag racing at a whopping 341 mph. They talk about the mental and physical training needed for an NHRA driver, the women who inspired them, and the fan who gave Brittany a good luck charm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s that time of the month, and Christina Nielsen is back to discuss the F1 Academy, trends in separating men and women in driving, and what that means for the global conversation around women’s sports. Also, Katherine is home from the Chicago Street Course NASCAR Cup Race and shares the lessons she learned on the way to her top 20 finish. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Cara Krstolic is back, joining Katherine to debrief after the Atlanta NASCAR Xfinity race and nerd out about tires. They share thoughts on mentorship, dreams of being an astronaut-ballerina-scientist, and give their advice to the next Katherine Legge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine checks in following the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. She shares her disappointment at not being able to attempt the front wheel drive record after windy conditions forced the race to be shortened. She also looks ahead to her next race in Atlanta for the NASCAR Xfinity Series.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge checks in following her NASCAR Cup Series race in Mexico City and looks ahead to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. She’s joined by driver Paul Dallenbach to discuss their matching leg injuries, his worst crash, and the support and competition that comes with growing up in a racing family. Paul shares how he got involved in stunt driving and why he prefers driving in commercials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Executive Director of Race Tire Engineering and Production for Bridgestone, Cara Krstolic, joins Katherine to share how she got involved with tire engineering, how drivers treated her as a female engineer, and her thoughts on leadership. They discuss what motivates her and Bridgestone’s current focus on sustainability and innovation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine is joined by her longtime friend and fellow racing legend, Sarah Fisher. Sarah shares how her racing-obsessed family supported her driving from age four and how she now supports her son’s interest in racing. They discuss her nine starts in the Indy 500, how she passed the torch when she stopped driving, and her various ventures after retirement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine reflects on her recent experience at the Xfinity Series race in Charlotte. She is thrilled to be joined by Janet Guthrie, the first woman to qualify and race in both the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500. They discuss Janet's journey from aerospace engineering to racing, building her own engines, and the hurdles of securing sponsorship. Janet opens up about the changing perceptions and acceptance of women in racing, as well as the adventurous spirit that has driven her throughout her career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s that time of the month, and Christina Nielsen is back to discuss Katherine’s upcoming race in Charlotte, the process of transitioning through different kinds of racing, and training selfishly. They talk about the importance of getting to know the other driving personalities on the track and confess which drivers they worried about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine is joined by B.J. and Jessica McLeod, the co-owners of Live Fast Motorsports, to talk about how they transitioned from construction and real estate to racing, how B.J. balances being a driver and a team owner, and their mission to support drivers who are new to the Cup series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine explains the role of simulation work while preparing to face a new track, what she learned from the adjustments the team made during the NASCAR Xfinity race at Texas Motor Speedway, and how those lessons will apply to her next race in Charlotte. Katherine is then joined by her mental coach, Gloria Budd, to discuss the tools drivers use to conquer the unconscious mind, release negative thoughts, and stay focused on the track.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Andy Amendola, Founder of Red Racer Books, and Board-Certified Art Therapist and Illustrator, Ashleigh Mower, join the podcast to talk about their collaboration on Katherine’s debut children’s book, Kat’s Magic Helmet. They discuss the stories that inspired the book, and how Katherine assembled her dream team to make it a reality. In Kat’s Magic Helmet, readers meet 9-year-old Kat: shy, unsure, and the only girl at the karting track. But when she receives a shiny helmet and her very own go-kart, something changes. Behind the wheel, Kat discovers courage—and realizes the magic was never in the helmet. It was in her all along. Kat's Magic Helmet is available now from Red Racer Books and Amazon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine walks through her experience at the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Rockingham. She responds to the criticism she’s received and looks ahead to her next race at Talladega.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Patrick O’Keefe, Vice President of Integrated Marketing for e.l.f. Cosmetics, joins Katherine to announce their pivot to NASCAR! Patrick shares why e.l.f. got involved in motorsports, how their partnership with Katherine came to be, and the success of their activation at Indy last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine is joined by team owner of Kelly Moss Racing, Victoria Thomas, to talk about racing Porsches, the story behind the “Be Your Own Hero” program, and supporting women in motorsports. Victoria shares how she’s handled the team’s success and introduces their four female drivers for 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine is joined by her former teammate, driver Jack Harvey, to talk about the importance of communicating with your team, perceptions around female drivers, and to give a behind-the-scenes look at the process of negotiating contracts each season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s that time of the month, and Christina Nielsen is back as she prepares to host her ice driving experience. Christina and Katherine discuss bucket list races, peeing in seats, and their best and worst fan interactions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine is joined by the legendary Lyn St. James, 1992 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year and co-founder of Women in Motorsports North America. They discuss the importance of career development off the track, finding your home in racing, and their thoughts on all-female competitions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Throttle Therapy, Katherine makes her Cup Series debut in Phoenix for Live Fast Motorsports. Driver Andy Lally joins to discuss how Katherine is using sim racing to prepare, and to get some expert advice as she enters yet another world of racing. Following the race, Katherine discusses the changes made to the car after qualification and the challenges she faced on the track. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s episode, Katherine announces she’s driving for Live Fast Motorsports at the  NASCAR cup race in Phoenix this weekend. Then personal trainer Jim Leo joins to discuss how he came to specialize in working with drivers, and the physical aspects of getting race-ready.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s that time of the month and Christina Nielsen is back to talk about representation in racing, the photoshoot she and Katherine turned down, and the drivers they looked up to early in their careers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine heads to Daytona to compete in the ARCA race. She shares her excitement and anticipation for her first stock car race on a major speedway, and the following disappointment after getting tagged in a crash and ending her race early on the fourth lap. Luckily, she came out of the crash without a scratch and is ready to race another day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, Katherine is supporting a select group of sim racers as they try out real life racing as Driver Coach for Guild Racing in the Prodigy Racing League. Seb Hawkins, team leader of Guild, joins Katherine to discuss the role of sim racing in driver development and the skills virtual drivers bring to the track. They also discuss Guild's work with Sky Broadband to bring women into sim racing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katherine is joined by her dad, A.K.A. “Papa Legge” as he’s known around the paddock. They talk about getting her start with karting and her first races, how he responded to her first big crash, and his advice for other karting dads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katherine explains how she’s preparing for the Daytona 200 ARCA race, from the process of car fitting to what she pays attention to while watching tape. Davis Adams-Smith, Director of Public Relations for Bridgestone West, joins to discuss the importance of working with brands you align with, and what that means for your personal brand as a driver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katherine shares what she learned from her first time racing on dirt and her first time racing a midget car at the Chili Bowl. We hear her initial thoughts and anticipation following her first test run, and then her review of how the race went after the fact – including her car flipping.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christina Nielsen is one of the few people on the planet who can completely relate to Katherine’s experience as a female driver… in fact, she’s been confused for Katherine more than once on the paddock. Katherine and Christina share some of their early stories from racing, how they met, and how their stubbornness has served them well while competing at the highest levels of the sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Motorsport pioneer Katherine Legge speaks with Brent Cox, owner and founder of Abacus Racing about what she should expect racing on dirt for the first time at the upcoming Chili Bowl. Brent shares how he transitioned from being an accountant to a team owner, and discusses the similarities between the Chili Bowl and the Indy500. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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