Racing driver Stefan Wilson is the latest guest on MOTIVATE with Brittany Frederick—and one of the coolest, most down to earth people you’ll ever meet. He’s competed in motorsports across multiple series, including four Indianapolis 500s, and he’s always ready for the next opportunity.

In this episode, we discuss how coming from a racing family developed into Stefan finding his own passion for motorsports. Plus, how much hustle and effort it takes for a driver to secure a coveted spot at the Indianapolis 500—there’s a lot most fans never see and rarely hear about. The competition off track can be almost as fierce as the competition on track. And when self-marketing is a must, how does a driver like Stefan handle the pluses and minuses of dealing with the public on social media?

And I finally tell the story of my accidental introduction into IndyCar, featuring none other than six-time series champion and Indy 500 winner Scott Dixon. Get to know Stefan better in this fast-paced episode.

NOTE: This interview was conducted in fall 2023. To watch past episodes of MOTIVATE with Brittany Frederick, click here. New episodes premiere every two weeks on Sunday.

For more on Stefan Wilson, visit his website. For more on the NTT IndyCar Series, visit the series’ website. Photo credit: Chris Jones/Courtesy of Penske Entertainment.

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