Episode 5: Bring on Tomorrow

In the final episode of the series, Penny Mallory and special guests Mark Rushbrook, Global Head of Ford Performance/Racing and Brian Novak, Ford Performance Motorsports Supervisor, dissect what tomorrow holds for technological innovation in motorsport. What do they envision as being the key elements of the next wave of technological advancements in motorsport, and can innovation in motorsport be the precursor for the car of tomorrow? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The penultimate episode of the series looks at gender diversity in motorsport, showcasing the history of female racers, as well as the generation of female prospects ready to shake up the sport. Penny Mallory is in conversation with racing pioneer & legend Divina Galica MBE. The former Grand Prix driver and Olympic skier will tell her story of overcoming sporting convention, to compete amongst men in multiple Grand Prixs. Hailee Deegan, the 19-year-old American stock car driver who is breaking barriers in the world of racing, talks to Penny about her passion for the sport, and what has led to her success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The third episode of this series explores how the future can feature both high-class performance and an environmentally stable model of racing. Penny Mallory is joined by Darren Palmer, Global Product Development Director for battery electric Ford and Lincoln vehicles worldwide. We ask Darren how far Ford have come in marrying performance and sustainability across electric ranges. Penny also speaks to Julia Palle, the Sustainability Director from Formula E, and discusses how and why motorsport championships use exclusively electric vehicles, the growth of Formula E, and how important it is that motorsport at large continues to consider sustainability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The second episode of the series will focus on the construction of the Ford EEG helmet, and the philosophies behind its conception. Penny Mallory speaks to Yates Buckley, the research lead on the EEG helmet, and Hugh Boys, one of the leading engineers behind the helmet. Along the way, we’ll hear about the challenges that arose in designing the helmet, and how they were overcome to create this new and exciting innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winning Mindset - In this opening episode of the series, our host Penny Mallory is joined by special guests, Dr Elias Mouchlianitis of the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, and M-Sport Ford Rally driver Gus Greensmith. This episode shines a light on Ford’s ground-breaking EEG helmet. We discover how it functions, who it’s used by, and what it means for the sport at large; and the necessity for technology and mindset to combine in the pursuit of excellence. Dr Elias Mouchlianitis explains how vital the mindset is for any athlete hoping to reach peak performance. Gus Greensmith discusses how he approaches his own mindset, and how technology such as the Ford EEG helmet could help him achieve a competitive edge in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dare To Create is an original podcast series, taking a unique look at innovation in motorsport and the people helping to craft the future of racing, and ultimately, how this might affect the way we all drive. Hosted by former British Rally Championship driver and huge motorsport fan Penny Mallory, she will be chatting to the teams behind one of the world’s leading car brands, as well as interviewing some of the rising stars in the world of racing. Dare to Create is brought to you by Ford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.