Screen to Speed No.28: Tasha, Founder of Transmission Motorsport and Advocate for Women in Sim Racing

In Episode 28 of INIT Talks, host Lyubov Ozeretskovskaya (@LoveFortySix) sits down with Tasha (@transmissionmotorsport), the founder of Transmission Motorsport. Tasha shares her inspiring journey in sim racing, competing on Gran Turismo 7 and Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC) while building a community aimed at empowering women to join the world of motorsport. This episode explores Tasha’s passion for sim racing and her mission to create an inclusive environment for women in the sport. Through Transmission Motorsport, she has worked tirelessly to provide opportunities and support for aspiring racers, breaking down barriers and encouraging diversity in the racing community. Whether you’re a sim racing enthusiast, an advocate for inclusivity in motorsport, or simply inspired by stories of leadership and determination, this episode is packed with insights, motivation, and Tasha’s infectious enthusiasm for racing. Don’t miss this conversation about building a brighter, more inclusive future for sim racing! So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now! ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Introduction to Screen to Speed 00:00:55 Meet Tasha: Sim Racer and Streamer 00:01:30 Tasha's Sim Racing Journey 00:03:39 Upgrading the Sim Racing Setup 00:09:17 Charity Racing and Community Involvement 00:19:44 Women in Motorsports 00:26:49 Streaming and Commentary 00:32:50 Sim Racing Skills in Real Life 00:37:32 Near Miss on the Road 00:38:31 Applying Sim Racing Skills to Real Life 00:39:15 Preparing for ACC Races 00:44:50 Endurance Racing vs. Sprint Racing 00:51:40 The Importance of Relaxation and Practice 00:57:16 Sim Racing Tips for Beginners 00:58:47 The Role of Telemetry and Replays 01:01:28 The Perfect Driving Position 01:02:34 Sim Racing Setup and Adjustments 01:08:52 Balancing Hobbies and Sim Racing 01:11:47 Career Transition and Future Plans 01:14:54 Final Thoughts and Outro ==================== 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/ INIT eSports focuses on sim racing events and digital tournaments. They bring eSports content to fans and sponsorship opportunities to brands, while maximizing audience reach across multiple sports, industries, and platforms. INIT eSports is a woman-led company where Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility is in their DNA, and their platform aims to combat bullying and cheating to help make the eSports world as safe and fair as possible. To learn more, be sure to logon to www.initesports.gg today or follow them on social media @initesports, join their discord, check out their YouTube Channel, or follow their live content via Twitch. Copyright INIT eSports. This content originally aired on the INIT Talks livestreams via Twitch. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.