Screen to Speed No.31: Nina Hahn, from Sim Racing Star to Real-Life Racing Dreams

In Episode 31 of INIT Talks, host Lyubov Ozeretskovskaya (@LoveFortySix) welcomes back the talented Nina Hahn (@downforce_girl), a lightning-fast sim racer and a driver for Olympus eSports and the Screen to Speed Dream Team. Nina shares updates on her racing journey, her experiences as a top-level sim racer, and her ambitions to transition into real-life motorsport. This episode dives into Nina’s passion for sim racing, the competitive environment with Olympus Esports, and her role in the Screen to Speed Dream Team. She discusses how her virtual racing experiences fuel her drive to pursue real-world racing and the steps she’s taking to make that dream a reality. Her story is one of relentless ambition and love for motorsport. Whether you’re a fan of sim racing, inspired by drivers chasing their dreams, or curious about the pathway from virtual racing to real-life tracks, this episode offers an exciting glimpse into Nina’s world. Don’t miss this engaging conversation with one of the fastest and most determined drivers in the sim racing community! So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now! ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Meet Nina Hahn: Licensed Racing Driver 00:01:13 The Dream Team and Upcoming Events 00:03:51 Sim Racing Highlights and Achievements 00:05:27 Getting Started in Sim Racing 00:07:19 Equipment Evolution and Key Upgrades 00:10:04 The Experience of Oval Racing 00:17:01 Real-Life Racing and Formula Student 00:22:35 Electric Formula Racing Experience 00:30:04 Combustion vs. Electric: A Mechanic's Perspective 00:31:40 Debating the Future of Motorsports 00:33:12 Electric Cars: Changing Perspectives 00:34:50 Formula Woman Competition Experience 00:38:01 Challenges and Triumphs in Women's Racing 00:40:09 Sim Racing Community and Inclusivity 00:42:41 Joining Olympus eSport Team 00:46:27 Behind the Scenes of Race Control 01:00:33 Future Goals and Aspirations 01:03:50 Conclusion 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/ 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.