Brad Hayes on Kenyan Midgets, Megan Meyer on Sponsorship & NHRA Comeback
Featured Guests:
✅ Brad Hayes (Owner, Brad Hayes Racing & Kenyan Midget Series) – Brad shares his journey from Formula Ford driver to team owner and racing series operator. Learn how the Kenyan Midget Series is shaping the next generation of drivers with a cost-effective, spec-style development platform. Brad explains how the series works, how drivers can get involved for under $15,000 per season, and why it's a powerful stepping stone for teens coming out of karting.
✅ Megan Meyer (Two-Time NHRA Champion & Founder, MotorsportsMarketingTips.com) – A returning guest and racing powerhouse, Megan talks about preparing for her Top Alcohol Dragster shootout, how it feels to hit 285 MPH, and why social media is essential for young drivers. She walks through the first steps of sponsorship outreach, how to build your brand, and what her upcoming Field & Funded coaching program offers for racers seeking funding.
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Key Topics Covered:
McLaren’s Top-10 Performance in F1 & IndyCar
The Hybrid Debate: Has IndyCar’s new system made racing more boring?
How the Kenyan Midget Series Balances Cost & Competition
Rental Car Opportunities for New Drivers (Ages 12+)
The Business of Running a Racing Series
Social Media for Racers: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & LinkedIn strategies
How to Pitch Sponsors the Right Way: Megan’s proven “rule of 7” method
Field & Funded Coaching Program Opens in June
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