The Championship Mindset with Tommy Kendall

Few drivers have left a mark on American road racing like Tommy Kendall. A multiple-time Trans-Am champion and one of the most dominant sports-car racers of his era, Kendall joins The BeDifferential Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about what it really takes to build a lasting career in motorsport.We talk about what first pulled him into racing, the mentors who shaped his competitive mindset, and the pivotal moments that defined his path — including the legendary 11-race win streak in 1997. Tommy opens up about handling pressure at a young age, navigating injuries and setbacks, and why sports-car and Trans-Am racing always felt like home.Now a respected broadcaster and voice of the sport, Kendall also shares how motorsport culture has evolved, what excites him about the future of U.S. road racing, and how veteran voices can help make the sport more accessible to women and younger generations.Whether you’re a longtime racing fan or someone curious about how to break into motorsport, this episode offers rare perspective from someone who’s lived it — on and off the track.