47 episodes

Racing Forces Media explores the evolving worlds of motorsports and automotive industries and the threads that connect them endlessly, featuring a range of content across automotive, sports, and the culture around them.
The “Racing Forces podcast” features a range of motorsport personalities who are asking the important questions and are forces making a positive change around them. On a mission to normalize the tougher conversations in the industry covering everything from diversity and gender, racial and socioeconomic equity, mental health, and the culture and business around motorsports and F1.
Racing Forces Media is also home to the latest addition to the Racing Forces stable, “Engines, EVs and Espresso.” The high caffeine, high energy, high vibe podcast with hosts discussing caffeine, machines, and everything between the on and off-track world of automotive and racing!
Founder, Co-Host: Abby Rakshit
Co-Host, Producer: Molly Oxner
Producer, Editor: Allie Wheeland
Producer, Editor: Shameem Fahath
Music (Intro/Outro): Jacob Porter
Music (Transitions): MF Butch
Find us on IG @enginesevsandespresso
and @racingforces on IG
or tweet us at @racing_forcesFor business inquiries, email us at e3@racingforces.co

Racing Forces Abby Rakshit and Molly Oxner

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Racing Forces Media explores the evolving worlds of motorsports and automotive industries and the threads that connect them endlessly, featuring a range of content across automotive, sports, and the culture around them.
The “Racing Forces podcast” features a range of motorsport personalities who are asking the important questions and are forces making a positive change around them. On a mission to normalize the tougher conversations in the industry covering everything from diversity and gender, racial and socioeconomic equity, mental health, and the culture and business around motorsports and F1.
Racing Forces Media is also home to the latest addition to the Racing Forces stable, “Engines, EVs and Espresso.” The high caffeine, high energy, high vibe podcast with hosts discussing caffeine, machines, and everything between the on and off-track world of automotive and racing!
Founder, Co-Host: Abby Rakshit
Co-Host, Producer: Molly Oxner
Producer, Editor: Allie Wheeland
Producer, Editor: Shameem Fahath
Music (Intro/Outro): Jacob Porter
Music (Transitions): MF Butch
Find us on IG @enginesevsandespresso
and @racingforces on IG
or tweet us at @racing_forcesFor business inquiries, email us at e3@racingforces.co

    Engines, EVs, and Espresso: Episode 33 - Core Competencies: Apple, Liberty Media, and MotoGP

    Engines, EVs, and Espresso: Episode 33 - Core Competencies: Apple, Liberty Media, and MotoGP

    In this episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we’re exploring the importance of knowing your core competencies through Liberty Media’s recent acquisition of MotoGP. Molly and Abby dive into what this deal means for MotoGP and how it bears well with Liberty Media’s current portfolio of products. 

    On the other hand; the co-hosts also discuss Apple's mysterious ‘Project Titan’ - the reported autonomous EV project - and the importance of understanding your core market and product market fit. Plus, we’re brewing up some knowledge on coffee bean basics!

    Stay tuned, stay caffeinated and join us for a “wheelie” great discussion on business, tech and our passion for coffee.

    • 33 min
    Engines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 32 - Workplace Realities for Women in Auto

    Engines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 32 - Workplace Realities for Women in Auto

    In this week’s episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we’re gearing up for an insightful discussion as our co-hosts Abby and Molly return from their hiatus and share their experiences as women in STEM working in the motorsport and automotive industries. They delve into their professional journeys, highlighting the challenges they’ve faced and the improvements they hope to see in the workplace for women.


    As we welcome the spring season, the team also shares their favorite coffee preferences for this time of year. From Ethiopian roasts to matcha, the team gives their opinion on spring coffee.


    Join us for a captivating blend of personal insights, professional experiences, and caffeine-fueled discussions in this episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso. Stay curious and stay caffeinated!

    • 35 min
    Engines, EVs, and Espresso: Episode 31 - Racing Forces Team Takeover Special

    Engines, EVs, and Espresso: Episode 31 - Racing Forces Team Takeover Special

    In this special edition of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we’re turning the spotlight on women in sports in  honor of Women’s History Month. Join our host, Allie, along with co-producers Sabrina and Emilie, as they discuss the statistics and business behind women’s sports and how we think current teams can do better.
    Emilie shares insights on thoughtful hiring and marketing strategies that can help elevate sports to diverse fan communities and make them more accessible to a wider audience, whereas Sabrina discusses the statistics and media relationship to women in motorsports. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that highlights the challenges and opportunities in promoting and celebrating women in sports.
    Don’t miss this special episode, available NOW! Follow us for a thoughtful blend of motorsport content, sports business analysis, tech discussions, and, of course, our love for all things coffee. As always, stay curious and stay caffeinated

    • 35 min
    Engines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 30 - NASCAR 101

    Engines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 30 - NASCAR 101

    In this week's episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we're celebrating International Women's Month by shining a spotlight on women coffee roasters. All month long, we'll be featuring these talented roasters on our social media channels, so be sure to follow us for some exceptional coffee recommendations.


    Shifting gears to the track, Abby and Molly steer into the world of NASCAR. They discuss some key fundamentals and tech in stock cars and racing, what we can expect from the series moving forward, and the recent changes that have been shaking up the sport and peaking the interest of the E3 crew. 


    Join us for a blend of caffeine, tech and high-speed action in this episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso. As always, stay curious and stay caffeinated!

    • 28 min
    Engines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 29 - Is Gambling the new Tobacco for Sports?

    Engines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 29 - Is Gambling the new Tobacco for Sports?

    In this episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we're diving into the latest trends and developments in the world of F1 sponsorships with the start of the 2024 season. Allie gives us a hack for getting the best coffee to your door with rising popularity in coffee subscriptions and shares her favorites. Abby examines the controversial rise of online gambling sponsorships in F1, drawing parallels to the past with tobacco sponsorships. Molly shares her observations from recent testing sessions, providing insights into what to expect this season. We also delve into the technical side of Formula 1, exploring the impact of live dynamic data analysis and AI machine learning on the sport after last week's testing in Bahrain. 

    As always stay curious and stay caffeinated!

    • 30 min
    Engines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 28 - Gearing up for F1 2024 Season

    Engines, EVs and Espresso: Ep 28 - Gearing up for F1 2024 Season

    In this week’s episode of Engines, EVs, and Espresso, we’re back from our hiatus and revving up for the exciting 2024 motorsport season! Join us as we kick off with our coffee highlights from the break. Abby, Allie, and Molly dive into their thoughts on this season’s Formula 1 car liveries, with Molly giving us an expert’s view at car reveals and what secrets they maybe concealing. Abby tells us her thoughts for this season of racing and teases what’s in store for our listeners this year. 

    As usual, stay curious and stay caffeinated! Can’t wait to share this season with each of you.

    • 37 min

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