Racing... on the Moon! (with Mary Hagy from Moon Mark)

Tonight's episode features an inspiring conversation about the Moon Mark initiative, which engages high school students globally in designing, building, and racing vehicles on the moon. The show's guest is Mary Hagy, a former US Army soldier and businesswoman, who has been deeply involved in motorsports and veterans' outreach. Mary details her journey from racing at Watkins Glen to founding Moon Mark, fostering STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) education among young people. Joined by Moon Mark project administrator Marianne Barrea, they discuss the logistics of racing on the moon, the collaboration with notable names in motorsports, and the technical and logistical challenges involved. The initiative aims to inspire and build a future-skilled workforce by providing a memorable, defining experience for young participants. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Meet Mary Hagy: From Army Soldier to CEO 00:01:50 Mary's Motorsport Journey 00:04:17 Our Vet Success and Triumph Games 00:06:42 Racing Stories and Memorable Moments 00:14:13 The Epic Cross-Country Drive 00:20:29 Moon Mark: Racing to the Moon 00:28:31 The Intersection of Motorsport and Aerospace 00:31:17 A Serendipitous Encounter at Thunder Hill 00:33:21 Racing on the Moon: The Vision 00:34:44 Lunar Race Car Design Challenge 00:38:16 Challenges and Logistics of Moon Racing 00:41:03 The Future of Space and Motorsports 00:53:16 Inspiring the Next Generation 00:54:29 Exciting Partnerships and Initiatives 01:05:03 Final Thoughts and Farewell ==================== 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: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/gtmotorsports Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/