Some race car drivers make a splash and then fade away. Others make such an impression that you recognize them throughout their career and still talk about them long after they’ve retired. One of those drivers is Paul Tracy. A kid from Canada who made his presence felt in the junior formulae, he went on to become a Champ Car Champion winning numerous races along the way. Some of his detractors didn’t like the way that he raced, but everyone who watched him knew that he had one speed – flat out! We got a chance to get a quick interview with him at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach when Racer Communications held a press conference announcing his new podcast on their TV network. We talk about some of the highlights and lowlights of his career and how he plans to use his experience behind the wheel and behind the microphone to get the stories that matter to you. Enjoy!
NOTE: From the press release and conference at Long Beach, here’s some info on the PT podcast: “RACER . . . announces the launch of its latest original podcast series, ‘Racers Unchained with Paul Tracy.’ Hosted by the famously fearless Paul Tracy – the ‘Thrill from West Hill’ – the twice-monthly podcast . . . will feature raw, revealing conversations with the people who’ve shaped the sport from the inside out.” The podcast which launched in May has already featured guests such as: Tony Kanaan, Bobby Rahal and Jimmie Johnson. The podcast will be featured on all major podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. In addition to audio versions of the show, each episode will be videoed, edited and subsequently released across RACER Network (formerly MAVTV), RACER Select (formerly MAVTV Select), RACER+ (formerly MAVTV GO) and RACER’s YouTube Channel.
By Larry Mason
Copyright © 2025 Larry Mason
Paul Tracy is trim and fit and still racing in addition to interviewing race car drivers on his new show, “Racers Unchained with Paul Tracy.”
PT’s podcast can be found on Racer.com, Apple, Spotify, and Amazon Music in addition to Racer TV.
Interview and photos Copyright © by Larry Mason (unless otherwise noted)