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Ida Zetterstrom on joining NHRA, JCM Racing, & Her European Top Fuel History

Ida Zetterstrom on joining NHRA, JCM Racing, & Her European Top Fuel History

FromHOT ROD Pod: Where It All Began


Ida Zetterstrom on joining NHRA, JCM Racing, & Her European Top Fuel History

FromHOT ROD Pod: Where It All Began

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Length:
59 minutes
Released:
Feb 9, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

David Frieburger, Brian Lohnes & John McGann are back from the PRI Show to chat with 2023 FIA Top Fuel World Champion - Ida Zetterstrom! Ida talks about her decision to join the NHRA, her racing history - starting at 8 years old, her history in motorcycle drag racing, how she made the transition from Motorcycles to Top Fuel, process of getting her Top Fuel license, joining JCM Racing, plans for 2024 season, major adjustments, stories from Hockenheim, FIA tracks, Santa Pod, and what race she's most looking forward to!

1:09 - On Joining the NHRA.
2:49 - Where It All Began!
4:34 - Her motorcycle history.
15:58 - Transition from Motorcycles to Top Fuel.
22:02 - Process of getting her top fuel license.
26:22 - Management experience.
30:03 - Joining JCM Racing & the 2024 season.
32:00 - Why is this the right opportunity?
36:09 - Don Garlits stories.
37:24 - Her dad's reaction to the move.
39:03 - Major adjustments.
42:55 - Perceptions of her as a driver.
46:17 - Stories from Hockenheim.
49:52 - On FIA tracks.
50:44 - Santa Pod Raceway.
51:41 - What race does she look forward to most?
Released:
Feb 9, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (13)

The HOT ROD Pod: Where It All Began brings 75 years of journalism and storytelling to the audio waves as hosts Brian Lohnes and John McGann sit down with the automotive aftermarket's latest trendsetters, motorsport mavens, and mechanical wizards on where they've been and where the hobby and sport are headed.