#20 - Lars Sexton

Lars Sexton is a high performance coach and mentor, specialising in motorsport. He is a Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Timeline Therapy ™ Coaching and Hypnotherapy.He is also a former BMX Champion, 1990’s Formula A Open Champion in Karting, Elf La-Filiere Scholarship winner, F3 racer, Aston Martin GT test driver and engineer. To contact Lars email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larssexton To listen to the 2-part podcast Lars did with Mike O’Neill and Biff Harris discussed at the beginning, see here: Part 1https://on.soundcloud.com/xB4mtjqVUkDR2ZRd9 Part 2https://on.soundcloud.com/fniiSR5b1zyz7VJ67 #dontliftoff #coaching #karting #1990s #prodrive #astonmartin Contents 00:00 Introducing Lars Sexton 01:48 The Informal Beginnings of Karting in the 80’s and 90’s 04:46 Nostalgic Karting Memories and Influential Figures 07:40 Silverstone Stories and Connections in Karting 10:45 Inspirational Figures and Their Impact 13:45 The Evolution of Karting and Personal Growth 16:52 Memorable Racing Incidents and Lessons Learned 19:50 Elf La Filière Scholarship and into National F3 22:58 The Importance of Commitment in Racing 25:44 Reflections on Past Competitors and Their Journeys 28:49 The Role of Female Drivers in Motorsport 31:55 The Future of Women in Racing 34:48 The Importance of Investment in Young Talent 47:33 Evolution of Racing Technology 48:02 Gender Dynamics in Motorsport 49:00 The Future of Female Drivers 50:29 Nostalgia for Karting Days 51:42 The Shift in Karting Competitions 54:33 The Impact of Tyre Technology 56:47 The Changing Landscape of Karting today 58:02 The Role of Sim Racing in Development 60:20 The Importance of Physical Conditioning 01:03:38 Personal Connections in Racing 01:06:10 The Journey of a Racing Career 01:10:45 Working at Prodrive 01:14:03 The Challenges of Testing 01:18:14 The Importance of Team Dynamics 01:20:56 The Evolution of Motorsport Culture 01:24:06 Mental Health in Motorsport 01:30:10 The Power of Positive Reinforcement 01:36:17 Keep it real!