Throttle Therapy with Katherine Legge

Katherine Legge introduces her mom, Vivienne (“Mama Legge”), on her first-ever podcast to discuss Katherine’s “born without fear” childhood—from walking at eight months and being a nonstop “human dynamo” to a newborn heart issue. Vivienne admits why she can’t watch Katherine race now, and recalls learning about Katherine’s 2006 crash.They laugh about heavy right feet, Dad quitting smoking to buy tires, and Vivienne hating the gym despite building “a tiny weeny” arm muscle.
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On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by longtime friend Melissa Eickhoff, CEO of Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. They discuss the challenges the Pikes Peak course presents, from the weather to the wildlife, and the constant problem-solving involved to make the race happen. They cover safety and driver selection, the heartbreak of shortening the course due to wind and debris, Fan Fest’s 35,000-person downtown takeover, and iconic moments from the race.
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On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge welcomes close friend Andy Lally to discuss his transition from racing to becoming president of the Trans Am Series. Lally explains how the opportunity arose while he was seeking a Trans Am ride, the realities of running a series, and his plans to improve Trans Am’s production and marketing.
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On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by Associated Press senior motorsports writer Jenna Fryer, who talks about her path into journalism, how she began covering racing after Dale Earnhardt’s death, and what it was like learning the sport while navigating tense moments with drivers. Jenna reflects on the hardest stories she has written, including Alonso missing the Indy 500, and previews a new project on the France family’s role in American motorsports and how they were portrayed during the trial.
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On this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine Legge is joined by JR Motorsports co-owner Kelley Earnhardt Miller to talk about her background growing up in the Earnhardt family, driving late model stock cars, and how she transitioned into the business side of racing. They discuss Kelley’s relationship with her parents, the influence of racing on both sides of her family, and the early building blocks of JR Motorsports. They also explore driver development, age and maturity in the sport, sponsorship challenges—especially for female drivers—and Kelley’s perspective on NASCAR’s direction and the impact of the recent court case.
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