Driven by Purpose: The Remarkable Racing Journey of Ted Giovanis

Break/Fix Podcast hosts Theodore “Ted” Giovanis with returning co-host Tom Newman to trace Ted’s unconventional path into road racing - from autocross and early SCCA club racing to Grand-Am/IMSA endurance competition! Ted discusses how Balance of Performance shapes modern racing strategy, the technical and human factors of endurance racing, and how benchmarking with pro-drivers transformed his driving approach. Ted also details the origin and mission of the Jane Koskinas Ted Giovanis (JKTG) Foundation for Health and Policy - formed after his wife Jane passed from metastatic breast cancer - its focus is funding specific researchers with minimal university overhead, and emerging uses of AI in diagnostics and biopsy analysis. The episode closes with Ted’s continued racing plans and future in pro-racing, even at the age of 80. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Meet Ted Giovanis 01:28 First Steps Racing 02:44 Climbing to Grand Am 04:45 Lime Rock Paddock Tales 07:20 From BMW to Porsche 08:37 Business Win Fuels Racing 10:10 GT4 Car Carousel 12:50 Balance of Performance Explained 18:13 Endurance Strategy and Driver Ratings 25:07 Setup Secrets and Car Feel 28:10 Crashes Comebacks and Grit 31:35 Motivation To Improve 32:04 F1 Style Cancer Modeling & Driving Research Philosophy 36:04 Foundation Origin Story: Funding Researchers Not Overhead 42:52 AI In Diagnostics And Biopsies 46:20 Gentleman Driver Reality Check and Advice For Late Starters 53:54 Daytona Over Le Mans 57:03 Proudest Racing Moments 59:11 Shoutouts And Final Wrap! ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram