Throttle Therapy with Katherine Legge
Join motorsport pioneer Katherine Legge as she gears up to make history this season, competing in some of the world’s toughest racing events in a quest to have one of the most memorable careers in racing. She’s bringing you inside stories with legends of sports, new faces from the next generation of auto racing, and conversations with the people who’ve supported her throughout her career as a pro athlete. She’s driven just about anything with four wheels, so she’ll be getting into everything from karting to NASCAR, and IndyCar to F1.
Episodes
On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by VP of Global Motorsports Competition, Eric Warren. They discuss how he transitioned from aerospace engineering to the racing industry, balancing technical expertise with leadership, and the importance of adaptability.
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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.
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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, a...
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.
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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...
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.
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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 performa...
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 innova...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 tha...
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...
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.
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