EPISODE · Jun 7, 2022 · 52 MIN
So Many Dynamos: Maureen McVail’s 22-Year Journey to Empower Women in Motorsports
from BREAK/FIX the Motorsports & Vehicle Enthusiast Variety Show · host Gran Touring Motorsports
The Break/Fix podcast episode features Maureen McVail, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of MORacing, who shares her 22-year journey in motorsports and her mission to empower women in the field. Maureen recounts her personal experiences as a 'petrolhead,' including purchasing a 1984 Porsche Carrera instead of a minivan and getting hooked on high-performance driving. She emphasizes the importance of creating opportunities for women in motorsports through initiatives like MORacing, which aims to inspire, mentor, and facilitate participation in auto racing. Throughout the episode, Maureen discusses her collaborations with notable figures like Pippa Mann and highlights the significance of male allies in her journey. She also addresses challenges in the industry, advocating for inclusion and diversity while sharing her vision for future developments in motorsports education and community engagement. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Meet Maureen McVail: Founder of MORacing 01:36 Maureen's Journey into Motorsports 08:41 The Birth of MORacing 14:53 Challenges and Triumphs in Racing 22:21 Women in Motorsports: Coaching and Mentorship 27:22 Encouraging Women in Racing 28:51 Women as Technical Drivers 29:12 Autocross and Driver Clinics 30:47 Making Racing More Inviting for Women 33:03 Transition to Mechanics 36:23 Representation and Role Models 40:49 Daily Drivers in Motorsport 45:34 Future Plans and Shoutouts 50:22 Conclusion and Contact Information ==================== 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: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram
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The Break/Fix podcast episode features Maureen McVail, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of MORacing, who shares her 22-year journey in motorsports and her mission to empower women in the field. Maureen recounts her personal experiences as a ’petrolhead,’ including purchasing a 1984 Porsche Carrera instead of a minivan and getting hooked on high-performance driving. She emphasizes the importance of creating opportunities for women in motorsports through initiatives like MORacing, which aims to inspire, mentor, and facilitate participation in auto racing. Throughout the episode, Maureen discusses her collaborations with notable figures like Pippa Mann and highlights the significance of male allies in her journey. She also addresses challenges in the industry, advocating for inclusion and diversity while sharing her vision for future developments in motorsports education and community engagement. “Motorsports Opportunities” - or MORacing for short - was created to inspire, mentor, and amplify opportunities to drive, crew, or avidly spectate at the race track. Joining us on Break/Fix to tell us all about her Motorsports journey and how she built MORacing, is Founder and Chief Innovation Officer Maureen McVail. This episode is part of our ROAD TO SUCCESS SERIES - inspiring stories that help shape the future of the autosphere.
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