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A Day In Her LifeEpisode 71: A Day In Her Life with Abby Rakshit - Tech Startup Founder and Recovering Corporate ConsultantTell us what you think!!!Join Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Abby Rakshit!In this week’s episode, we sit down with Abby Rakshit, founder of Season—a tech startup making sports more accessible for women. Abby is also a podcast host and a recovering corporate consultant. Tune in as she shares insights on how she balances her busy life while staying true to her values.What We Discuss:Abby’s Dog, George: How her dog George helps shape he...2024-09-241h 08
Racing ForcesEngines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 35 - We're Going on Hiatus!The E3 crew is going on hiatus! But don't worry, it's for good reason - on this week's episode Abby and Molly share some exciting professional developments that are keeping them busy these days, and Allie hints at what's next to come for the Racing Forces family of podcasts. Plus, the team reminisces about what E3 has meant to them so far - from lessons learned to recurring arguments about the merits lavender lattes. Grab a cup of caffeine and join us for some signature E3 chaos before we sign off...for now!As always, s...2024-05-2328 min
See You On The Internet (FKA Two Girls 1 Formula)The Chicago Grand Prix Board of Trustees
Kate and Nicole are joined by their friend, Abby Rakshit, for a lengthy discussion around the rumored Chicago Grand Prix. They discuss all their thoughts surrounding this potential new American race like - does this have the potential to be the most American Formula 1 race on the calendar, is 4 US races too many, and who has the best deep dish pizza in the city? If you're a Chicago hater like Abby, then don't worry, we get into silly season rumors regarding Mick Schumacher's potential return to the grid, Zhou's switch to Haas, and why Carlos has the smartest team...2024-05-161h 12
The Quick Stop F1 PodcastQuick Stop 112: DOES F1 REALLY NEED DTS ANYMORE w/ Abby RakshitWelcome to the Quick Stop F1 Podcast! This week Nyasha is joined by Stategy Consultant and host of Racing Forces, Abby Rakshit to delve into the world of business in F1. We talk how DTS helped F1 but asked if it’s now moved past it, why Miami is a great place to watch F1 and what the future holds for F1 content wise…Shop for Quick Stop merch at - www.quickstopf1.comJoin our Patreon - www.patreon.com/QuickStopF1We are a small independent podcast and we real...2024-05-1450 min
Racing ForcesEngines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 34 - The Caitlin Clark EffectThis week, “Engines, EVs, and Espresso” is having another special team takeover! Join hosts Allie, Emilie, and Sabrina as they dive deep into the evolving landscape of women-focused sponsorships in motorsport…..and an in depth discussion on potato chips.Kicking off the conversation, Emilie explores the “Caitlin Clark Effect” and the disproportionate challenges women athletes encounter in securing sponsorships and gaining visibility. Sabrina then leads the discussion about the current trends and dynamics of “hyper-feminine” sponsorship within the motorsport industry. Tune in as the team shares insights, predictions and dream scenarios on where the world of motorsport sponsorship fo...2024-05-0238 min
Racing ForcesEngines, EVs, and Espresso: Episode 33 - Core Competencies: Apple, Liberty Media, and MotoGPIn this episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we’re exploring the importance of knowing your core competencies through Liberty Media’s recent acquisition of MotoGP. Molly and Abby dive into what this deal means for MotoGP and how it bears well with Liberty Media’s current portfolio of products. On the other hand; the co-hosts also discuss Apple's mysterious ‘Project Titan’ - the reported autonomous EV project - and the importance of understanding your core market and product market fit. Plus, we’re brewing up some knowledge on coffee bean basics!Stay tuned, stay caffeinated a...2024-04-1133 min
Racing ForcesEngines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 32 - Workplace Realities for Women in AutoIn this week’s episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we’re gearing up for an insightful discussion as our co-hosts Abby and Molly return from their hiatus and share their experiences as women in STEM working in the motorsport and automotive industries. They delve into their professional journeys, highlighting the challenges they’ve faced and the improvements they hope to see in the workplace for women.As we welcome the spring season, the team also shares their favorite coffee preferences for this time of year. From Ethiopian roasts to matcha, the team gives their opinio...2024-03-2835 min
Racing ForcesEngines, EVs, and Espresso: Episode 31 - Racing Forces Team Takeover SpecialIn this special edition of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we’re turning the spotlight on women in sports in honor of Women’s History Month. Join our host, Allie, along with co-producers Sabrina and Emilie, as they discuss the statistics and business behind women’s sports and how we think current teams can do better.Emilie shares insights on thoughtful hiring and marketing strategies that can help elevate sports to diverse fan communities and make them more accessible to a wider audience, whereas Sabrina discusses the statistics and media relationship to women in motorsports. Tune in for an enli...2024-03-1435 min
Racing ForcesEngines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 30 - NASCAR 101In this week's episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we're celebrating International Women's Month by shining a spotlight on women coffee roasters. All month long, we'll be featuring these talented roasters on our social media channels, so be sure to follow us for some exceptional coffee recommendations.Shifting gears to the track, Abby and Molly steer into the world of NASCAR. They discuss some key fundamentals and tech in stock cars and racing, what we can expect from the series moving forward, and the recent changes that have been shaking up the sport and...2024-03-0728 min
Racing ForcesEngines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 29 - Is Gambling the new Tobacco for Sports?In this episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we're diving into the latest trends and developments in the world of F1 sponsorships with the start of the 2024 season. Allie gives us a hack for getting the best coffee to your door with rising popularity in coffee subscriptions and shares her favorites. Abby examines the controversial rise of online gambling sponsorships in F1, drawing parallels to the past with tobacco sponsorships. Molly shares her observations from recent testing sessions, providing insights into what to expect this season. We also delve into the technical side of Formula 1, exploring the impact of...2024-02-2930 min
Racing ForcesEngines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 28 - Gearing up for F1 2024 SeasonIn this week’s episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we’re back from our hiatus and revving up for the exciting 2024 motorsport season! Join us as we kick off with our coffee highlights from the break. Abby, Allie, and Molly dive into their thoughts on this season’s Formula 1 car liveries, with Molly giving us an expert’s view at car reveals and what secrets they maybe concealing. Abby tells us her thoughts for this season of racing and teases what’s in store for our listeners this year. As usual, stay curious and stay caffeinated! Can’t wait...2024-02-2237 min
Racing ForcesRadio Check Ep. 2: Manvi Mittal, Females in MotorsportWelcome to Episode 2 of Radio Check - the podcast where our very own Allie Wheeland dives into the motorsport fan community to investigate how and why racing moves people. This time Allie sits down with Manvi Mittal, content creator and host of the Females in Motorsport podcast to discuss the growing contingency of female fans in Formula 1 and how women have led her journey into the world of motorsport so far. Plus she gives us the low down on what it's like to take a hot lap, and dishes about which figure in motorsport she would most like to...2023-12-1115 min
Racing ForcesEngines, EVs, and Espresso: Ep 27 - F1 USGP Part 2: Heat, Hospitality & HealthcareJoin us for Part 2 of our Austin recap here at Engines, EVs, and Espresso - this time we’re covering our experience at the track, from high-touch and luxurious hospitality suites, to a tour of the Aston Martin garage mid-free practice session, to the…F1 Medical Centre?! We’re using our time at the Circuit of the Americas to interrogate all aspects of the Formula 1 fan experience - including some aspects we didn’t expect to encounter ourselves!As always, stay curious and stay caffeinated!2023-11-0640 min
Racing ForcesEngines, EVs & Espresso: Ep 26 - F1 USGP Part 1: Caffeine ChroniclesJoin us for a special edition of Engines, EVs, and Espresso: Austin Caffeine Chronicles! Our time at the US Grand Prix was too incredible to fit into one episode so we're splitting it up into two parts, starting with this fully-caffeinated special. We're breaking down all of our favorite coffee-fueled moments of this action-packed week - from oat milk lattes to espresso martinis, both on- and off-track. As always, Stay Curious and Stay Caffeinated!2023-10-3023 min
Racing ForcesEngines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 25 - Tired of TyresOn this week’s episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we gear up for Austin GP week by giving you all of our favorite Austin coffee recommendations. Then the worlds of coffee and cars collide as Abby tells us all about Starbucks’ status as one of the world’s leading cash reserves (aka a bank) and their intentions to move into the EV charging space. Molly then talks us through the nuances of the tyre drama at the Qatar GP and the improvements that need to be made in order to avoid another disaster like 2005 US Grand Prix. And if you...2023-10-1632 min
Racing ForcesEngines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 24 - Fanhood and Parasocial RelationshipsOn this week’s episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we chat through the overpriced pitfalls of fancy coffee packaging and the (literal) value of coffee education. Abby leads a discussion on the current power couple of the NFL and the impact that a surge of new fans can have on a sport, making comparisons between American football and the Drive to Survive era of F1 and understanding how marketing to generate hype for extended periods can impact fan engagement within a sport. Molly walks through Aston Martin’s return to the World Endurance Championship in an effort to win...2023-10-0937 min
Racing ForcesEngines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 23 - McLaren - Toyota in 2026?On this week’s episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we each share our go-to fall drinks (shocker: none of us choose a pumpkin spice latte!) before diving into a fascinating discussion around Toyota’s rumored discussions with McLaren’s F1 team and what Abby and Molly view to be an interesting strategy for unlikely alliances around power units in the world of racing and passenger cars alike. Molly then gives us the scoop on Alpine’s attempts to alleviate their organizational woes through a training with France’s National Military Policy (GIGN) as we discuss the team’s struggles th...2023-10-0231 min
Racing ForcesRadio Check Ep. 1: Ron, Owner of Nürburgink TattooWelcome to Radio Check with Allie - the brand new mini podcast from Racing Forces designed to connect you to the incredible fan community in our wonderful sport of racing. Hosted by Engines, EVs and Espresso producer Allie Wheeland, this upbeat short-form interview show will highlight diverse and sometimes unexpected members of the motorsport fan community to get at the crux of how racing moves people. In this inaugural episode Allie sits down with Ron, the owner of Nürburgink Tattoo - which, as the name implies, is a permanent fixture of the legendary Nürburgring racetrack - to ch...2023-09-2812 min
Racing ForcesEngines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 22 - Vacuums & SilosOn this week’s episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we chat all about our upcoming Creators & Coffee event for the Formula 1 USGP at Austin, and our producer Allie tells us about her visit to the Bialetti store in Florence. Abby takes us on a deep dive into the logistical snafus and media reporting surrounding MotoGP’s inaugural Indian race and why racing still operates in a vacuum across series in 2023. Molly leads a discussion around some of Honda’s latest moves in motorsport, their push to establish themselves as a global racing powerhouse, and the impact on passenger cars a...2023-09-2533 min
Racing ForcesEngines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 21 - The F1 Profit Generation & Fan Retention ConundrumOn this week’s episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we start with the fascinating parallels between modern-day coffee culture and mindfulness practices. Abby helps us dive deep into a discussion of market signals for the next era of F1 with the recent media reports of the Concorde agreement renewal and the purchase of hospitality provider Quint Events, and Molly catches us up on the Sim4STEM event in Detroit as we unpack the viability of the sim-to-racing pipeline and a framework of how to practically accelerate motorsport interest and education for diverse demographics.Find us on ou...2023-09-1833 min
Racing ForcesEngines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 20 - Role of Car Culture in Women's IdentitiesOn this week's episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso - Abby and Molly lovingly feud over the return of the infamous Lavender Latte and debate which purple drink will become the official drink of E-Cubed.They chat about Abby's recent visit to the Petersen Automotive Museum in LA and discuss the principles behind why women love cars as much as the other gender(s) and why they've played a unique role in our modern-day identities. They finally dissect a few pieces of news surrounding the potential sale of McLaren F1 Racing, how recent popularity in F1 doesn't necessarily t...2023-08-2833 min
Racing ForcesEngines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 19 - Honda’s MotoGP StrategyOn this episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, Abby and Molly tell a tale of two coconut coffees and you get to decide which you would like to try, and we take a look at MotoGP’s aero war and Honda’s efforts to bring more Formula 1-esque influence into their chassis design. With F1 2023 race season finally resuming, we discuss how the Dutch GP organizers might actually be able to stop fans from bring flares to the track and debate event and communication strategy for other sports and live events that could promote a better experience on track for...2023-08-2134 min
Racing ForcesEngines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 18 - The Case for HybridsOn this week’s episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, Molly gives us the inside scoop on the coffee culture of the IndyCar paddock, and we brainstorm about the future of coffee activations in motorsport.Abby and Molly take a deep dive into Toyota’s 1:6:90 announcement and the case for hybrids (PHEVs and mild hybrids) vs. fully electric vehicles (EVs) in a constrained economy and quickly changing climate conditions. Finally, we analyze the evolving business model between Red Bull's F1 team and Alpha Tauri and discuss the implications in the cost cap era.And as usual, Stay...2023-08-1430 min
Racing ForcesEngines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 17 - What really happened at Alpine?On this week’s episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we’re back from our hiatus just in time to help you get through the F1 summer break with some extra does of chaos. We catch up on all of our coffee adventures from the past few weeks, Abby and Molly take us on a strategic breakdown into the big picture behind the leadership changes over at Alpine, and Abby and Allie talk all about the rationale behind Academy’s mid-season announcements and the impact on sponsorship of women in motorsport.As usual, stay curious and stay caffei...2023-08-0738 min
Racing ForcesEngines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 16 - Allie asks a Strategist: Abby EditionOn this week’s episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, it’s time for Racing Forces Founder and co-host Abby Rakshit to get the Q&A treatment as Allie asks her all about her background as an engineer and how her past adventures at the Indy 500 and her first job shaped her story as a Motorsport fan. We talk about how being a management consultant and a strategy expert today affects her experience of watching races and her take on where the future of motorsport content is going. As usual, stay curious and stay caffeinated!2023-07-1038 min
Racing ForcesEngines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 15 - Allie asks an Engineer: Molly EditionOn this week’s episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we’re celebrating International Women in Engineering Day 2023 and celebrating our team.Allie takes the co-host chair for a Q&A session with our very own Molly Oxner. We dig into Molly’s motorsport origin story, learn how having an engineering background influences the way she watches a race, tackle the question of gatekeeping in motorsport fandom, and talk through some all-time favorite racing moments and characters.As always, stay curious and stay caffeinated!2023-06-2636 min
Racing ForcesEngines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 14 - Charged UpIn this week’s episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we talk about the new Dark Roast coffees we’re drinking, their characteristics, and what role natural oils play in coffee beans' texture, flavor, and shelf life. Allie gives us a view into her coffee adventures in Porto, and Molly gives a full debrief of her exciting escapades at the Chevrolet Detroit GP (including a ride that she took in an actual Indycar!). We end the episode by discussing the landmark deal on EV charging between Tesla and GM and Abby tells us how it will revolutionize the future of E...2023-06-1231 min
Racing Forces'3 Questions with Allie' and Motorsport Journalist Ed SpencerThis week we’re bringing you something a little different - the first in a series of minisodes rightfully named ‘3 Questions with Allie’. At the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix this past weekend, Allie managed to catch up with motorsport journalist Ed Spencer and chat about how he got into racing, what advice he has for new racing fans to absorb more of the sport, and his favorite historical anecdotes and stories from Spanish GP history.Head over to our socials now on IG and Twitter and tell us what you you think.2023-06-0509 min
Racing ForcesEngines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 13 - All About Aston MartinOn this week’s episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, our favorite (and only) producer Allie talks mocktails while Abby teaches us the telltale signs of a bad cup of coffee. Abby and Molly take us on a deep dive into all things Aston Martin and Honda, starting with an analysis of Aston Martin’s bumpy market history and recent return to glory in 2023. We also discuss their engine partnership with Honda coming in 2026 with the analysis of why we think Honda has decided to return to F1 so soon after their exit from the Red Bull racing partnership.2023-05-2931 min
Racing ForcesEngines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 12 - What made Ferrari the biggest luxury car companyOn this week’s episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we chat about tiramisu lattes and what’s making your daily cup of coffee more expensive. Abby and Molly and our producer Allie deep dive into Ferrari’s latest valuation and the fascinating story behind their recent rise to the top of the super-competitive luxury road car market, and talk through the incoming leadership changes at Formula E and how it may change the media reach and perception of the series.As always, stay curious and stay caffeinated!2023-05-2231 min