3rd Generation SCCA Club Racer: Taylor Hyatt

Our guest tonight is a female road racer, instructor, and event coordinator with the Washington DC Region (WDCR) of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). She has several years of competitive experience, two years of road racing experience, and finished 2nd place in the 2021 WDCR H-Production championship, with two wins under her belt. Taylor Hyatt was the 2021 rookie of the year and she’s here to share her motorsports journey with YOU! 

This episode is part of our ROAD TO SUCCESS SERIES - inspiring stories that help shape the future of the autosphere.

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00:00 Introduction to BreakFix Podcast 00:27 Meet Taylor Hyatt: Road Racer and Instructor 01:09 Taylor's Racing Origins 01:19 Early Involvement in Racing 02:43 From Volunteering to Racing 03:06 Favorite Cars and Early Experiences 04:03 Transition to Club Racing 05:23 HPDE vs. Club Racing 11:25 Becoming an Instructor 15:39 Choosing and Maintaining the Race Car 17:25 Classing and Racing Experiences 18:59 Learning Moments and Racing Schedule 25:10 Future Racing Plans and Goals 27:32 Preparing for the Racing Season 28:58 Mental Preparation and Superstitions 30:50 Role as Charity Coordinator 32:35 Finding a Place in Motorsports 38:28 Inclusivity and Challenges for Women in Racing 45:19 Sponsorship and Financial Challenges 51:23 Goals and Future Aspirations 52:49 Shoutouts and Final Thoughts