Drivesport | The Amateur Track Driver Podcast

Drivesport: The Amateur Track Driver Podcast is the show for enthusiasts who want to take their sports car beyond the street and onto the track. Hosted by DMC—leadership coach turned high-performance driving instructor—this podcast helps you build confidence, sharpen your skills, and discover what you and your car are truly capable of. Each episode breaks down the confusing world of amateur track driving into simple, practical lessons. You’ll hear real stories, expert interviews, and proven strategies for track days, HPDE events, and performance driving. From safety basics and mindset shifts to technique, gear, and coaching, Drivesport gives you the tools to drive faster, safer, and smarter. If you’ve ever wondered how to start, how to improve, or how to push your limits without pushing past them, this podcast is for you. Subscribe now and get ready to bring out the best in your driving.

Drivesport | The Amateur Track Driver Podcast is a leisure podcast hosted by DMC, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

DMC hosts Drivesport | The Amateur Track Driver Podcast, a leisure show with 13 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  How to Use Sim Racing to Improve Real-World Driving on the Track with Connor Bell

  Apr 10, 202641 minS1

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>In racing, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed—especially when you’re trying to improve. But what if progress doesn’t come from doing more… but from focusing on less?</b></p><p><b>In this episode of DriveSport, Dave sits down with Connor Bell, NASCAR Canada Series race winner and driver coach, to explore how sim racing and real-world driving work together—and why fundamentals are the key to getting faster.</b></p><p><b>Connor shares how he made the leap from sim racing to winning in real-world competition, and what he’s le...

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  Episode #12

  How to Avoid Track Day Mistakes as an Amateur Racer with John Estupinan

  Mar 13, 202639 minS1

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Many drivers come to their first track day thinking speed is the goal. But what if speed is actually the result—not the focus?<br/><br/>In this episode of DriveSport, Dave sits down with John Estupinan, Porsche Track Experience instructor and former professional racer, to break down what beginner track drivers and amateur racers need to focus on first: fundamental driving skills.<br/>John shares insights from decades of racing and instruction, explaining why drivers who chase lap times too early often struggle, wear out tires, and develop bad habits. Instead, he em...

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  Episode #11

  Learning to Feel the Limit: Traction, Control, and Confidence with Jonathan Law

  Feb 27, 202641 minS1

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Getting started with track driving can feel overwhelming. How fast is too fast? How do you know the limit? And how do you improve your driving skills without crashing or scaring yourself?</p><p><br/>In this episode of DriveSport, Dave sits down with Jonathan Law, a championship motorcycle racer and elite track driving instructor, to break down the fundamentals every beginner track driver needs to understand. Jonathan shares how drivers develop real car control, why most beginners push too hard too soon, and how learning to feel traction makes you faster and...

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  Episode #10

  Will Track Driving Void Your Warranty? The Real Answer with Sam D’Arc

  Feb 13, 202634 minS1

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>What really happens to your warranty and insurance when you take your car on track?</p><p>In this episode, Dave sits down with Sam D’Arc, COO of a multi-state auto group and former insurance executive, to unpack one of the most confusing and anxiety-inducing topics for amateur track drivers: how racing and track driving affect your vehicle’s warranty and insurance coverage.</p><p>Sam brings a rare dual perspective—from inside car dealerships and insurance carriers—to explain how manufacturers (OEMs), dealerships, and third-party warranty companies actually evaluate track use. They dis...

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  Episode #9

  Track Car Insurance Secrets: Protect Your Sportscar & Worry Less with Justin Steele

  Jan 30, 202631 minS1

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>What if the biggest risk on track isn’t your driving skill—but what happens after something goes wrong?</p><p>In this episode of Drivesport, host DMC sits down with Justin Steele, Managing Partner of OpenTrack Insurance, to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in amateur track driving: insurance. Justin shares how his lifelong motorsports background led him to help solve a problem most drivers don’t realize they have until it’s too late.</p><p>You’ll learn why your regular auto policy stops the moment you enter the paddock, h...

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