Robb Holland: Former Pro Cyclist to BTCC Champion

Robb Holland, a former pro cyclist who became the revelation of the SPEED World Challenge in the early 2000s. In 2012 Robb rebounded from the late demise of the Volvo factory C30 Touring Car program by becoming the first American in almost 40 years to race in the British Touring Car Championships (BTCC). When he isn’t racing, he spends his time at tracks around the world, working as a personal driving instructor as well as for groups like Lamborghini, Audi Club of America, and 3Zero3 Motorsports. Robb is the managing partner of ROTEK RACING which is based at the legendary Nürburgring. Robb is also known for his “Grocery Getter” series on Jalopnik, technical writing in Grassroots Motorsports, and race reporting on SPEEDtv.com. Currently you can find him racing SRO World Challenge powered by AWS in the GT America series driving the Ford Mustang GT4, as the only American car in the paddock. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Meet Robb Holland: From Cycling to Racing 00:02:00 Robb's Transition from Cycling to Motorsports 00:03:31 Early Racing Experiences and Challenges 00:04:26 Parental Influence and Childhood Inspirations 00:07:09 Mental Preparation and Racecraft Development 00:10:13 Navigating the World of Professional Racing 00:26:30 Cultural Challenges and Experiences in Europe 00:29:15 Favorite and Least Favorite Tracks 00:39:57 Racing Memories at Lime Rock and Knock Hill 00:41:54 Bucket List Races and NASCAR Aspirations 00:43:05 Pikes Peak Hill Climb Experience 00:48:31 Diversity in Motorsports 00:59:14 Future Plans and Team Ownership 01:00:14 The Story Behind Rotec Racing 01:01:59 Reflections on Diversity and Motorsports 01:16:12 Favorite Brands and Tracks 01:19:06 Encouraging the Next Generation of Motorsports Enthusiasts ==================== 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/