Driving Around In Circles | Driver Development From Karts To Cars
A podcast about racing. This podcast is documenting our journey in motorsport racing. We started kart racing and after one year, we still have more questions than answers. If you are into racing, or are a parent, and have questions, this is the podcast for you. If you don't have questions but still want to hear from other people who share your passion, this is also the podcast for you.
Episodes
Your mind can be your greatest ally, or your worst enemy. How can you strengthen your mental game so you can get the most of your karting season?
That's what Logan Pacza walks us through today. You'll also here about a new karting video series being launch, by Logan, on YouTube.
Links
- Logan on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LoganPacza
- Logan on Instagram - @loganpacza
- The Fundamentals Of A Strong Race Start - https://y...
Anouk talks me through her first experience with the Radical Academy eSports League on iRacing. You'll hear all about how she adapted to the SR10, how braking was different from karting, and how amazing the racing and coaching community was during the league.
Links
- Radical Academy - https://www.radicalcanada.ca/academy
- Radical Motorsports - https://radicalmotorsport.com/cars
- Radical Academy Canada Instagram - @radicalacademyca...
Rob Oakman is a kart racing director in Southern Ontario with a ton of experience. He's seen it all, and now he is going to share his thoughts with us.
Links
1. Oakman On Racing YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@OakmanOnRacing
2. Oakman On Racing on Instagram - @oakmanrob
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Episode 50!
For this episode we head to Northern Ontario to hear about the karting seen up there. Joey Haynes, President of the Sudbury Kart Club, tells you all about the club and the community available in the region.
Links
1. Joey Haynes on IG - @j_haynes92
2. Sudbury Kart Club Website - https://sudburykartclub.com/
3. Sudbury Kart Club on IG - @sudburykartclub
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Today Owen McCarthy walks us through his journey from Briggs Jr. to Briggs Sr. You'll hear about the differences in racing style, the mental aspects of racing, and how development of younger drivers works.
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We start 2026 with Mitchell Morrow. He walks us through so many aspects of his karting career: the mental game, kart setup, race prep, and evolving as a driver.
This is the perfect episode to listen to as you start to prepare yourself for the 2026 season. Whether you are new or seasoned, this episode has something for you.
1. Mitchell Morrow's Instagram - @mitchell_morrow66
Anouk and I sit down and reflect one final time on 2025. It's been a season of growth for both of us, and for the podcast.
Thank you to you, the listener, for following along as we take this motorsports journey.
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Today I'm joined by, returning guest and fellow track dad, Mark Pozzobon. We talk about our thoughts on tools now that we have completed one season. Which tools were essential, which tools were a waste of space, and which tools are nice to have.
If you're new to karting and starting up this spring, you don't want to miss this episode.
Links
The Game Changer - https://thegamechangertiremachine.com/
This is the one you've been waiting for. Anouk and I are joined by three Briggs Sr karters who have being doing this for quite sometime. Listen in and hear what Logan Pacza, Owen McCarthy, and Mitchel Morrow (2024 Canadian Karting Champion) think about the current state and direction of karting culture in Canada.
Topics include: blocking, push-in bumpers, anti-launch, the unwritten rules among drivers, and much more. You defini...
This one is all about F1200. I'm joined by Eugene Cartini and Phil Wang. Both come up from karting, raced F1200, and now operate Arrive and Drive F1200 services.
Listen in to learn all about the cars, the F1200 Drivers Association, how a season works, what you'll need to get started, and also how you can start right away through their iRacing league!
Links
- Canadian Formula 1200 Championship - https://formula1200.com/
- Cana...
Anouk and I have a chat with Logan Pacza. 2025 HRKC Briggs Sr. Champion, KartStars Canada Briggs Sr. Champion, and all around nice guy.
Listen in and hear how Logan got to where he is today as a driver. His journey includes karting, F1600, Formula Ford, GT4, and Radicals so there is a ton of information here.
Links
1. Logan on Instagram (admittedly, he said he doesn't really post anything) - @loganpacza
2. HRKC - https://hamilton...
Sometimes you just have to carve your own path. In this episode you get to hear how Aryan got into racing, how it's been going, and what comes next. We start with karting and work our way to his recent F1200 experience.
Links
- Aryan on Instagram - _aryanpagadala
- Hanson International Advanced Driving School - https://hansoninternationaldriving.com/
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Today you get to listen in to a conversation with three HRKC Briggs Sr. rookies. Anouk Cybulskie, Harley Appleton, and Campbell Nicol share their thoughts on the season now that it is finished. Highs. Lows. Goals. Advice. It's all here.
Links:
1. Campbell on Instagram - @campbell.racing_
2. Harley Appelton on Instagram - @harley.jca
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This episode is all about answers. Specifically, answers to the questions posed in the previous episode.
I also share some stats about how the podcast has being doing since we just hit 40 episodes. Thank you for listening and I hope we can do another 40 together!
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As we prepare to wrap up our first season, I still have questions. In this episode I share three questions on my mind. I hope to get answers to all them and more over the remaining two race weekends.
If you have questions, I want to hear from you. Hit me up on Instagram or use the messaging link in the show notes. I'll go get the answers to your questions and share them on an episode.
We were fortunate enough to win paddock, pit, and race passes the BEMC Late Summer Trophy Races this past weekend. I'll tell you all about it. All the amazing people I met. All of the awesome cars. How I tackled photographing the weekend. And a ton more!
Links Mentioned.
- Cartini Racing - https://cartiniracing.com/
- Cartini Racing on Instagram - @cartiniracing
- Aryan Pagadal on Instagram - @_aryanpagadala
- BEMC - https://bemc1928.c...
We finally made it happen! Claire and John Elliott are fellow HRKC members in their first season of Briggs Sr. karting. I sat down to talk through the season and learn all about their rules for success rookie karting. You get to listen in!
Links
1. Claire on Instagram - claire_elliotts_racing
2. John on Instagram - secondbestkartingdad
3. Oshweken Speedway - https://ohswekenspeedway.ca/
The importance of proper note taking can't be understated. I spend a few minute talking about how I learned this lesson, and what I try to record.
You'll also get a quick update on how my start into iRacing is going.
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Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that
Find Anouk on Instagram - @anouk_racing
Why take my word for it? Listen in and hear what the season has been like from another first year race dad - Mark Pozzobon, father of Briggs Junior racer, Luca Pozzobon.
Links
1. Luca on Instagram - luca_karting
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Find Anouk on Instagram - @anouk_racing
Meet Charlotte Pearson - A Briggs Sr. karter who recently travelled from Vancouver Island to race at the Canadian Karting Championship in Ontario.
Learn all about how she got into karting, the important role her dad has played in her development, and where she is aiming for the future.
Links
1. Follow Charlotte on Instagram - @charlotte_pearson_racing
2. Progressive Racing - https://progressive-racing.com/
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