Screen to Speed No.53: Karts to Cars, Brenna Schubert's Racing Journey

This episode of Screen to Speed, powered by Init eSports, we feature an in-depth conversation with Brenna Schubert, a racing driver for Prodigy Racing. Brenna shares her journey from falling in love with go-karting as a child to becoming a successful racer in various national and endurance races. She discusses her transition from karting to cars, the challenges faced, and her experiences in prestigious racing schools. Brenna also talks about the Racing Prodigy opportunity, which began with a unique selection process involving a mobile game, and her subsequent entry into competitive car racing. She emphasizes the critical role of practice and adapting to different vehicle dynamics. Brenna reflects on the importance of networking, draws insights from her involvement in the Girls on Track FIA initiative, and addresses the challenges of being a female in a male-dominated sport. We also highlight Brenna's upcoming endeavors, including her debut in the NASCAR Euro Series, and offers advice to aspiring racers to follow their dreams, encouraging inclusivity and the supportive nature of the racing community. So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now! ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Meet Brenna Schubert: Prodigy Racing Driver 01:15 Brenna's Early Racing Journey 02:29 From Indoor Karting to National Championships 05:13 Transitioning from Karts to Cars 10:36 Favorite Tracks and Racing Combos 14:42 The Radical SR1 Experience 23:59 Adapting to the Car and Acknowledging Engineers 24:29 Becoming a Global Ambassador and eSport Cup Winner 27:23 Experiences at the Girls On Track Event 29:11 Facing Stereotypes in Motorsport 35:18 Plans for the Future in Racing 41:35 Advice for Aspiring Racers 44:55 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: 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.