Explore every episode of the podcast Driving Around In Circles | Motorsport, Racing, and Karting Knowledge
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| Briggs Sr Racers Talk Karting Culture | 03 Dec 2025 | 01:18:08 | |
This is the one you've been waiting for. Anouk and I are joined by three Briggs Sr karters who have being doing this for quite sometime. Listen in and hear what Logan Pacza, Owen McCarthy, and Mitchel Morrow (2024 Canadian Karting Champion) think about the current state and direction of karting culture in Canada. Topics include: blocking, push-in bumpers, anti-launch, the unwritten rules among drivers, and much more. You definitely don't want to miss this one. Links
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| How To Get Into F1200 Sooner Than You Thought Possible | 26 Nov 2025 | 00:41:29 | |
This one is all about F1200. I'm joined by Eugene Cartini and Phil Wang. Both come up from karting, raced F1200, and now operate Arrive and Drive F1200 services. Listen in to learn all about the cars, the F1200 Drivers Association, how a season works, what you'll need to get started, and also how you can start right away through their iRacing league! Links
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| The First Year Is Almost Over With Mark Pozzobon | 04 Sep 2025 | 00:39:05 | |
Why take my word for it? Listen in and hear what the season has been like from another first year race dad - Mark Pozzobon, father of Briggs Junior racer, Luca Pozzobon. Links 1. Luca on Instagram - luca_karting Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| The Karting Journey So Far With Charlotte Pearson | 28 Aug 2025 | 00:32:29 | |
Meet Charlotte Pearson - A Briggs Sr. karter who recently travelled from Vancouver Island to race at the Canadian Karting Championship in Ontario. Learn all about how she got into karting, the important role her dad has played in her development, and where she is aiming for the future. Links 1. Follow Charlotte on Instagram - @charlotte_pearson_racing 2. Progressive Racing - https://progressive-racing.com/ 3. Vancouver Island Karting Association - https://vika.ca/ Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| Canadian Karting Championship Rookie Thoughts | 21 Aug 2025 | 00:37:44 | |
The main event of the season has finally come and gone. This past week Anouk and I participated in the Canadian Karting Championships. We had a great time and learned so much. This episode is a little longer but listen in as I tell you what it was like. Links 1. Canadian Karting Championship - https://ronfellowskarting.com/ 2. Mosport Karting Centre - https://canadiantiremotorsportpark.com/pages/get-on-track-karting 3. Prime Powerteam - https://primepowerteam.com/ 4. Pfaff Motorsports YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYBXStpStYQ 5. CKN - https://www.canadiankartingnews.com/ Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| Fun With Paperwork And Off To Nationals | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:12:36 | |
I bet you didn't realize you'd be spending a significant amount of time filling in forms during the season? I walk through some of the forms and paperwork you can expect to see throughout the season. I also am happy to announce that Anouk got her National Karting License so we will be heading to the Nation Karting Championship this week. Links
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| While The Driver Is Away The Mechanic Will Play | 07 Aug 2025 | 00:14:39 | |
Is it a good idea for the parent to get behind the wheel and race from time to time? With Anouk off on summer holiday, I ventured to the track and did some racing of my own. It got me wondering if I'd recommend that other racer parents do the same. In this episode I way some pros and cons and give my verdict. Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| Catching Up With Asyria Lawrence | 31 Jul 2025 | 00:28:45 | |
Asyria joins me hot off the track to talk about her arrive and drive season. What is going well, what has changed, and where she wants to go next. Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| KartStars and Ontario Inter-Club Challenge Round 3 Recap | 24 Jul 2025 | 00:23:25 | |
Listen in as I recount the weekend's events. Highs, lows, frustrations, celebrations, and lessons learned. I cover it all. Links 1. Ontario Inter-Club Challenge - https://inter-club.ca/ 2. KartStars Canada - https://kartsportcanada.ca/ 3. Hamilton Karting Complex - https://hamiltonkartingcomplex.com/ Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| A Break-In So Nice We Did It Twice | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:22:15 | |
When life gives you lemons, buy more? That doesn't sound right but let's go with it. This season we've encountered some unexpected costs that I wanted to walk through with you. Ideally this gives you a more realistic idea of how to budget for a season of karting. Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| Kart Photograhy With Alex Stan | 09 Jul 2025 | 00:29:42 | |
Alex Stan is an up and coming photographer focusing on motorsport and karting. We were lucky enough to get some photos from him at the recent KartStars and Ontario Inter-club Challenge events and now he's back to talk all things kart photography. You'll learn about gear, getting the best shot, and editing. Links 1. Alex on Instagram - @__shotbysteve Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| KartStars and Ontario Inter-Club Challenge - Round 2 | 03 Jul 2025 | 00:24:42 | |
What a weekend! We spent June 27-29th at Mosport. We learned so much about this amazing track, learned even more about racecraft, and came out of the weekend a little bit better as a driver and mechanic crew. Listen in and I'll tell you all about our experience. Links 1. KartStars Canada - https://kartsportcanada.ca/ 2. Ontario Inter-Club Challenge - https://inter-club.ca/ 3. Mosport Karting Centre - https://mosportkartingcentre.com/ 4. Prime Powerteam - https://primepowerteam.com/ Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| The Evolution Of A Racer With Logan Pacza | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:42:08 | |
Anouk and I have a chat with Logan Pacza. 2025 HRKC Briggs Sr. Champion, KartStars Canada Briggs Sr. Champion, and all around nice guy. Listen in and hear how Logan got to where he is today as a driver. His journey includes karting, F1600, Formula Ford, GT4, and Radicals so there is a ton of information here. Links 1. Logan on Instagram (admittedly, he said he doesn't really post anything) - @loganpacza 2. HRKC - https://hamiltonkartingcomplex.com/hrkc/ 3. KartStars Canada - https://kartsportcanada.ca/ 4. Ontario Inter-Club Challenge - https://inter-club.ca/ 5. Radical Canada East - https://www.radicalcanada.ca/ Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| Trophy Races And The Battle For The Throne | 26 Jun 2025 | 00:35:20 | |
Listen in to an off the cuff conversation with Ryan Woods, Ryan Yee, and Anouk. We're reviewing the recent Canadian Mini Indy Summer Solstice Trophy Race and the K1 Speed Race For The Throne. Links
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| My Biggest Worries As A Karting Parent | 12 Jun 2025 | 00:12:20 | |
We're eight races in and our feet are semi-solid beneath us. Karting is full of highs and lows for both racer and parents. In this episode I share which things continue to cause the most worry for me as a karting parent. I also share the things that don't worry me at all. Links 1. Performance Prime - https://www.performanceprime.com/about.html Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| Canadian Mini Indy 6-Hour Enduro | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:31:49 | |
The 6-hour Canadian Mini Indy Enduro event has come and gone. I'm joined by Luke Stuart, Paritosh Salian, and Ryan Woods to hear about the event, how things went for them, and find out if they are going settle for their podium finishes or go back for more next year. Links 1. Canadian Mini Indy Enduro - https://hamiltonkartingcomplex.com/cmi-6-hour-enduro/ 2. Luke Stuart Instagram - @cpt_black_sparr0w 3. Ryan Woods Instagram - @ryanwoods._ 4. Paritosh Salian Instagram - @paritoshsalian 5. Luke Stuart YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Capitan_77 Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| Ontario Inter-Club Challenge - Round 1 | 29 May 2025 | 00:25:54 | |
We are back from an eventful Ontario Inter-Club Challenge at Goodwood Kartways. It was a weekend of highs and lows. We had some major struggles but, as always, we learned a lot. Links 1. Ontario Inter-Club Challenge - https://inter-club.ca/ 2. Goodwood Kartways - https://goodwoodkartways.com/ 3. Prime Powerteam - https://primepowerteam.com/ Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| KartStars Race 1 - Goodwood Kartways | 22 May 2025 | 00:29:11 | |
KartStars Race 1 is done!. Listen to what we learned, what we liked, what we didn't like, and how we grew from the 3 day experience. Links 1. KartStars Canada - https://kartsportcanada.ca/ 2. Ontario Inter-Club Challenge - https://inter-club.ca/ 3. Canadian Karting News - https://www.canadiankartingnews.com/ 4. Goodwood Kartways - https://goodwoodkartways.com/ Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| HRKC Race Lessons And Upcoming KartStars Race 1 | 15 May 2025 | 00:10:36 | |
It's been another two weeks of racing and learning! In this short update, you'll hear how things have been going in our HRKC races, adjusting to changing track and weather conditions, and thoughts on the upcoming KartStars Race 1. Links 1. https://hamiltonkartingcomplex.com/hrkc/ 2. https://kartsportcanada.ca/ 3. https://goodwoodkartways.com/ 4. https://primepowerteam.com/ Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| 'If It Has Wheels She'll Race It' with Alana Carter | 08 May 2025 | 00:33:45 | |
Enthusiasm and joy. These are two words that summarize the aura surrounding Alana Carter. Anouk and I met up with her at RClub and she talked about her start in racing, where she is now, and where she hopes to go next. If you want a career in racing, it never hurts to listen to someone who is doing everything to make it happen! Listen in as World Racing League driver, Alana Carter, tells her story! I dare you to try and not become a fan after listening to this episode. Links
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| The Outdoor Season Is Upon Us! | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:28:02 | |
The outdoor karting season is finally here! We finally got our kart and are up and running in the HRKC - Briggs Senior category. These past few weeks have been full of lessons learned. I try to give a handful of details during this episode. If are interested in moving up to this class of racing, there is a ton of stuff for you during this episode. Links
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| The Owner Kart Journey | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:28:07 | |
Today I'm joined by Sebastian Espinoza. We talk through his journey from indoor electric karting to owning his own kart. As he prepares to embark on his first season, we discuss costs, concerns, goals, and much more. Episode Links
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| Car Girls Brunch At RClub | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:09:01 | |
This past weekend we went to a Car Girls Brunch at RClub in Toronto. It was a great event and we met tons of new people. Listen is as I give a brief summary. Links Mentioned
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| From Cricket To Cars With Aryan Pagadala | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:32:16 | |
Sometimes you just have to carve your own path. In this episode you get to hear how Aryan got into racing, how it's been going, and what comes next. We start with karting and work our way to his recent F1200 experience. Links
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| Arrive And Drive Questions With Asyria Lawrence | 26 Mar 2025 | 00:37:16 | |
Arrive and Drive season is almost upon us and, if you're like me going into your first season, you have a ton of questions. Join me and Anouk as we get peppered with questions by Asyria Lawrence. What is an Arrive and Drive day really like? How should you prepare? What about gear? This is your episode! Episode Links
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| What The Heck Is Ackerman Steering Geometry? | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:09:21 | |
I ramble on for 10 minutes or so trying to explain what Ackerman Steering Geometry is, and why it's important. Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| How To Not Be THAT Karting Parent | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:35:18 | |
Today I am joined by Jonathan Carone of The Healthy Sports Parents podcast. As parents, we want our children to thrive and succeed but sometimes we lose our way. Jonathan talks about how we can help our kids find their passion in a healthy and positive manner that helps them develop into amazing adults. If you are a parent with a child in racing, or any sport, you MUST listen to this episode. Links
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| 5 Things You Should Know About Arrive'n Drive Karting | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:12:10 | |
With the outdoor Arrive and Drive season just around the corner, I thought I'd drop some thoughts on what you should know if this is your first time out. Arrive and Drive has the potentially to be incredibly frustrating or super rewarding. It all depends on how you set your expectations and your mindset going into the season. Episode Links
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| A Conversation With Grace Of She Goes Vroom | 26 Feb 2025 | 00:33:42 | |
Fasten your seatbelts and get ready to go for a ride with Grace of She Goes Vroom! Grace takes you on her journey from driving enthusiast, to drifting, ice driving, Formula Woman, and radical racing. During this episode you'll learn how Grace got where she is today both mentally and physically. Hint: She is just as focused on helping and inspiring the next group of racers come up in the sport as she is on seeing how far she can go. She drops pearls of wisdom throughout our conversation and you're guaranteed to be a fan by the end. Links Mention This Episode
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| A Racer's Journey With Tamara Maracle | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:31:43 | |
Have you ever though about racing and then talked yourself out of it because you didn't feel you had enough experience to fit in? This is the episode for you! Today I'm joined by Tamara Maracle who races in the Super Production Challenge. Listening to her story is a kick in the pants for anyone talking themselves out of taking the leap. You'll hear example after example of how Tamara refuses to let fear or doubt interfere with her pursuit of racing glory! Episode References
Next Bounty Feb 24th, 5pm - 10pm, K1 Speed Toronto 22.663 Same rules: First person to hit the exact time, take a photo of the printed time sheet, and send it to me @daicpodcast or email daniel@daicpodcast.com wins the pot (currently $200 CAD). Photo must be sent on the day of the bounty to count. This is not sponsored by, nor in partnership with, any person or business. Let's keep it clean. I reserve the right to call no joy if I detect attempts at cheating. Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| Rise With Wilkie Karting | 05 Feb 2025 | 00:27:11 | |
Today I'm joined by Nathan Wilkie to talk about his new coaching business - Rise With Wilkie Karting. Nathan is a very experienced kart racer. Most recently he became a two-time K1 Speed Canadian Champion. In this episode, you'll learn about his coaching philosophy and what you can expect if you sign on for coaching with Nathan. How To Find Rise With Wilkie Karting Rise With Wilkie Karting - https://www.risewithwilkiekarting.ca/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/risewilkiekarting/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@risewilkiekarting Time Bounty I also announced the very first Driving Around In Circles Time Bounty! Here is the relevant information for this round: Track: K1 Speed Mississauga Date: February 11, 2025 - From 5pm to 10pm Time Bounty: 21.702 Prize: $100 (CAD) Bounty Rule Reminder: The first person to hit this time on the bounty date, within the time range specified, will win the prize. To claim your prize you will need to take a photo of your time sheet - screenshots of Clubspeed will not be accepted. Send the pic of your timesheet to me on Instagram. If you don't have Instagram, send me your email address via the 'Send Us A Text' link at the top of these show notes and I'll get in touch so we can validate your results. Payment will be via e-transfer. The pot keeps building if nobody wins this round. Future rounds will only be outlined within the podcast itself so you must listen to get the details. *This is not in affiliation with any company or organization. I am doing this strictly for fun and as part of the podcast. That said, I reserve the right to call no joy if I can see doctoring of photos or other attempts to cheat. Keep it clean! Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| Smile For The Camera With Dawson Campbell | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:29:40 | |
Have you ever wanted to record your own races but didn't know where to start? Dawson Campbell has been publishing fantastic videos on Instagram and YouTube for quite a while and he joins me to talk about his process. You'll learn a bit about camera selection, mounting options, editing, and publishing.
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| All Things K1 Speed | 15 Jan 2025 | 00:27:44 | |
Today, Nathan Wilkie and Luke Stuart join me on the podcast to discuss a bunch of K1 Speed events. Drift night, Constructor's Cup, and K1 Canadian Championships. Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| 2024 Wrap-Up With Anouk Cybulskie | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:26:52 | |
Anouk joins me on this episode and we talk through some highlights from the year. Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| What The Rookies Have To Say About The Season | 23 Oct 2025 | 00:30:14 | |
Today you get to listen in to a conversation with three HRKC Briggs Sr. rookies. Anouk Cybulskie, Harley Appleton, and Campbell Nicol share their thoughts on the season now that it is finished. Highs. Lows. Goals. Advice. It's all here. Links: 1. Campbell on Instagram - @campbell.racing_ 2. Harley Appelton on Instagram - @harley.jca Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| Tales From The Road With Jacek Gielas | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:29:05 | |
Today I welcome back Jacek to give you a summary of how The Lincoln Electric Rally Of The Tall Pines went. (They brought home the W). Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| Welcome To Volt Raceway With Dawson Campbell | 04 Dec 2024 | 00:27:23 | |
On the lap, Dawson Campbell walks you through his journey in racing and introduces you to Volt Raceway. This amazing indoor karting and entertainment venue is located in Bowmanville, ON.
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| Rally Racing With Jacek Gielas | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:24:36 | |
Join me and Jacek Gielas as we talk through his journey in rally racing, what the Canadian scene looks like, and a bunch of additional goodness. He also introduces us to the upcoming Lincoln Electric Rally Of The Tall Pines. Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| Arrive and Drive | 06 Nov 2024 | 00:31:51 | |
Lap 1 is all about the cost of your first Arrive and Drive season. Based on our first season, I'll walk through some of the mandatory fees and where you can cut costs. If you're thinking about giving outdoor karting a try, you'll want to give this a listen.
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| Formation Lap | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:10:14 | |
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| So Many Answers! | 09 Oct 2025 | 00:17:39 | |
This episode is all about answers. Specifically, answers to the questions posed in the previous episode. I also share some stats about how the podcast has being doing since we just hit 40 episodes. Thank you for listening and I hope we can do another 40 together! Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| So Many Questions | 02 Oct 2025 | 00:06:24 | |
As we prepare to wrap up our first season, I still have questions. In this episode I share three questions on my mind. I hope to get answers to all them and more over the remaining two race weekends. If you have questions, I want to hear from you. Hit me up on Instagram or use the messaging link in the show notes. I'll go get the answers to your questions and share them on an episode. Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| A Weekend At The Canadian Tire Motorsport Park | 25 Sep 2025 | 00:18:30 | |
We were fortunate enough to win paddock, pit, and race passes the BEMC Late Summer Trophy Races this past weekend. I'll tell you all about it. All the amazing people I met. All of the awesome cars. How I tackled photographing the weekend. And a ton more! Links Mentioned.
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| Three Rules For Successful Rookie Karting With Claire and John Elliott | 18 Sep 2025 | 00:32:15 | |
We finally made it happen! Claire and John Elliott are fellow HRKC members in their first season of Briggs Sr. karting. I sat down to talk through the season and learn all about their rules for success rookie karting. You get to listen in! Links 1. Claire on Instagram - claire_elliotts_racing 2. John on Instagram - secondbestkartingdad 3. Oshweken Speedway - https://ohswekenspeedway.ca/ Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||
| Why Taking Good Notes Is So Important | 11 Sep 2025 | 00:11:10 | |
The importance of proper note taking can't be understated. I spend a few minute talking about how I learned this lesson, and what I try to record. You'll also get a quick update on how my start into iRacing is going. Find Driving Around In Circles Podcast on Instagram: @daicpodcast Find Daniel on Instagram- @daniel_shot_that | |||