
Stephen Vonick joins Off The Racing Line in EP35 for a fun, HPDE-focused episode about track days, driver development, and the reality of trying to get faster without destroying the car in the process. We talk about how...


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Hosted by Carlos A. Espitia · leisure · EN
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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Signup to Generate a PitchOff 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.
Off The Racing Line is hosted by Carlos A. Espitia. The show has published 35 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Getting Faster Without Destroying the Car | Stephen Vonick" (1 September 2026, 55 minutes), "The Anatomy of a Winning Race Car Driver | Danny Steyn" (4 August 2026, 68 minutes), and "Inside the 31-Hour Cannonball Run with David Maher" (14 July 2026, 54 minutes).
Off The Racing Line publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 56 minutes across 35 episodes.
Booking probability for Off The Racing Line is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Off The Racing Line requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Off The Racing Line's contact route on record: verified email.
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Carlos A. Espitia hosts Off The Racing Line, a leisure podcast with 35 episodes published.
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Stephen Vonick joins Off The Racing Line in EP35 for a fun, HPDE-focused episode about track days, driver development, and the reality of trying to get faster without destroying the car in the process. We talk about how...

Danny Steyn joins Off The Racing Line for a powerful conversation about racing, recovery, preparation, and what it really takes to keep winning at the highest level of Spec Miata.In this episode, we take a deep dive...

David Maher is back — and this time, we’re going deep into one of the wildest chapters of his motorsports life.In Episode 33 of Off The Racing Line, our very first guest returns as the first repeat guest in the history...

Motorsports has never been more visible. Formula 1 is booming, brands are pouring money into premium experiences, and race tracks are becoming high-end destinations.But beneath the glamour, something is breaking.In...

<p>Nicole Hecker joins EP31 of Off The Racing Line for a raw and honest conversation about what it’s really like being a woman in grassroots racing.From getting started in motorsports to dealing with criticism...

<p>In Episode 30 of Off The Racing Line, we go inside Ferrari Challenge with Tony Qian — a former professional racing driver and the former leader of Ferrari North America’s motorsports driving programs and racing...

<p>In Episode 29 of Off The Racing Line, we sit down with Mateo Siderman, a former Division I football wide receiver who made one of the wildest transitions in motorsports: from the football field to racing Lamborghinis...

<p>From a wheelchair to a self-made millionaire — Chip Van Vurst’s story is about one thing: refusing to quit.</p><p>At 18 years old, Chip was in a devastating motorcycle accident that left him in a wheelchair for three...

Episode #27
<p>In Episode 27 of Off The Racing Line, we break down everything you need to know to get started in High Performance Driving Events (HPDE), or "Track Days".</p><p>If you’ve ever thought:</p><p>“I’m not ready...

<p>In Episode 26 of Off The Racing Line, we sit down with Frankie Barroso, a talented young racer competing in Spec Miata and Pro Spec Miata, to talk about one of the toughest realities in motorsports: being talented…...

<p>Jim Drago is a racer’s racer. A Spec Miata legend. A 13-time SCCA National Champion. And a man who nearly didn’t make it back to the track.Owner of East Street Racing, one of the most dominant Spec Miata programs in...

Episode #24
<p>EP 24 | Charles Espenlaub — Endurance Wins, Survival, and the Cost of Racing at the Highest LevelIn this episode of Off The Racing Line, we sit down with Charles Espenlaub, one of the most accomplished and quietly...

Episode #23
<p>At just 20 years old, Westin Workman is already one of the most formidable rising stars in American motorsports.A 2x national karting champion, Spec MX-5 scholarship winner, 2023 Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout champion...

Episode #22
<p>SCCA Spec Miata Drivers: Is the Garage iD Pro Spec Miata Series the Next Step?In Episode 22 of Off The Racing Line, we sit down with Todd Buras, Senter Smith, and Trace Hance to unpack what may be the most important...

<p>EP21: What does it really take to become a pro racing driver at just 19?</p><p>We sit down with Noah Harmon, the 2024 Mazda Shootout winner, IMSA MX-5 Cup rookie standout, Trans Am driver, and full-time UCF student...

<p>EP20 with Justin Levine: Army veteran. Paratrooper. Attorney. GT1-B racer.</p><p>Justin’s story isn’t just about cars, it’s about grit, discipline, and the long road to becoming who you’re meant to be.</p><p><br...

<p>EP19 - Life on Borrowed Time: Racing, Leukemia and Legacy with Jesse Gröse. </p><p><br /></p><p>In this powerful episode, professional racer and coach Jesse Gröse shares how a diagnosis of T-Cell Leukemia in his...

<p>Racing, Cocaine, and the 1980s IMSA Underworld — The Ken Behr StoryIn the 1980s, South Florida’s racing scene was fueled by more than just gasoline.Our guest, Ken Behr, was a race car driver who also ran tons of...

<p>Episode 17 – Kaelyn Kinley: The 16-Year-Old Racer Teaching Adults How to Drive</p><p>In this episode of Off The Racing Line, we sit down with Kaelyn Kinley, a third-generation racer who started driving at just five...

<p>Episode 16 – Jack Hobbs: The Future of College Racing (Victory Lane Edition)</p><p><br /></p><p>Recorded on location at Homestead-Miami Speedway, this Victory Lane Edition of Off The Racing Line features Jack Hobbs...
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