Cupcake Racing: The Tragic Story Behind the Team Name

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Off The Racing Line

USM3C

18 episodes

6 days ago

Off The Racing Line is the podcast where motorsports gets real. Forget the polished, perfect moments. We dive into the chaos, the mistakes, and the breakthroughs that happen when you stray from the racing line. From racing to HPDE and instructing, host Carlos Espitia sits down with racers and coaches who’ve been there, done that, and lived to tell the story. We’re talking about the unfiltered side of racing—the lessons you don’t hear about in the driver’s meeting. It’s not just about speed; it’s about the hard truth of pushing limits and facing the unexpected. Get ready for real conversations

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Cupcake Racing: The Tragic Story Behind the Team Name

Off The Racing Line

26 minutes 26 seconds

2 months ago

Cupcake Racing: The Tragic Story Behind the Team Name

Episode 12 – Victory Lane Edition: “Tow Hook” Kelly & Rob Garza

We’re back at Homestead-Miami Speedway for another Victory Lane Edition of Off The Racing Line. This time, we sit down with two very different racers on the same grid: James “Kelly” Ganjei and veteran driver Rob Garza.

Kelly shares the deeply moving story behind the Cupcake Racing name — a tribute to his daughter. It’s a moment that brought the whole set to the edge of tears and shows the soul that motorsports can carry.

Alongside the heavy, there’s plenty of light. We uncover how Kelly picked up the nickname “Tow Hook Kelly,” swap laughs and close calls, and dive into the similarities and differences between racing with FARA and NASA. With Rob’s two decades of racing perspective and Kelly’s fresh passion, this episode blends experience, heartbreak, and humor in a way that only racing life can deliver.

It’s an emotional ride — full of grit, grief, and a reminder of the community that keeps us all on track.

🎙 Sponsored by FARA – Formula & Automobile Racing Association

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📍 Recorded trackside at the iconic Homestead-Miami Speedway as part of our exclusive Victory Lane Edition series.

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