Finding Your Tribe: How Paul Ragsdale Built The Autoverse to Unite Petrolheads Everywhere

On this episode of Break/Fix we feature Paul Ragsdale, founder of The Autoverse, which is an organization dedicated to fostering vehicle and motorsports enthusiasm. The discussion covers Paul's lifelong passion for cars and motorsports, his inspiration from community platforms like DriveTribe, and his efforts to build a diverse and inclusive automotive community. Paul emphasizes providing accessible entry points into motorsports, such as go-karting and grassroots events, and highlights the unique challenges and joys of experiencing motorsport. The podcast also explores various membership tiers and benefits of The Autoverse, showcasing their focus on connecting enthusiasts globally and promoting collaborative experiences at events like F1 races. Paul shares personal stories and insights into the development of The Autoverse, stressing the importance of welcoming new fans and reducing gatekeeping within the community. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Meet Paul Ragsdale: A Lifelong Petrol-head 00:56 Founding The Autoverse 01:45 Paul's Early Automotive Influences 02:14 Discovering Motorsports and Community 03:33 Challenges and Inspirations 04:53 Building the Autoverse Community 06:27 Navigating the Automotive World 08:50 The Impact of COVID on Motorsports 10:25 Engaging New Generations of Fans 14:50 The Technical Side of Motorsports 17:57 The Autoverse: More Than a Car Club 21:43 Structure and Future of the Autoverse 22:59 Social Media Promotions and Giveaways 24:13 Exploring Other Racing Disciplines 27:43 Membership Tiers and Perks 30:38 Favorite Tracks and Bucket List 34:59 Making Motorsports More Inclusive 38:17 Future Plans for the Autoverse 40:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ==================== 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