Keeping the Pedal to the Metal with Bud Moeller

The Adrenaline Zone

“Braking at 180 something, I literally saw the left front wheel twist off with the entire suspension assembly; twist off, take a bounce and go flying a hundred yards. At that point, I've got three wheels, no front brakes, and again, pretty much riding a missile. I just was able to get the car turned at about 45 degrees, and that at least kept it from being head on.”

Welcome to Bud Moeller’s thrilling world of vintage Formula One racing as he joins Sandra and Sandy to share his journey from an adventurous upbringing abroad to a career in chemical engineering and consulting, and a passion for racing and flying. Today, Bud delves into the intricacies of vintage F1 racing, discussing the challenges of maintaining these classic cars and the importance of safety and precision in high-speed competitions. His experiences highlight the camaraderie among racers, the balancing act between fearlessness and risk management, and the significant impact of his engineering knowledge on his racing performance. To top it all off, Bud's parallel passion for flying adds yet another layer of excitement to his extraordinary life, rendering this episode a must-listen for racing enthusiasts and adrenaline seekers alike.

Episode Highlights:

• The start of Bud’s interest in racing and flying
• His adventurous upbringing
• Bud’s attraction to muscle cars
• Going into chemical engineering
• Vintage F1 Racing
• His favorite cars
• How vintage races work
• Vintage race car maintenance
• Front and rear brake calibration
• Bud’s support team
• Women in the sport
• Race preparation
• Balancing fearlessness with risk management
• Crashes and how they affect Bud’s approach to racing
• How his engineering knowledge impacts his racing ability
• Comparing IndyCar and F1
• Bud’s flying career

Key Takeaways:

"The camaraderie in our sport between us as participants is good because we want to have respect and good friendship with our competitors."

"When you're going into a corner, wheel to wheel, and the machines are very expensive, you don't want to wreck your friend’s or your own."

"Growing up overseas and having exposure to different cultures opens your world up quite a bit."

"Vintage racing involves driving cars that were interesting, exciting, and performed well back in the day."

"In vintage F1 racing, we're cornering at four G's. Modern F1 cars will touch on five."

"With vintage cars, we can't upgrade to more modern materials. We have to fabricate every suspension component."

"The mental side of racing is absolutely huge. Visualization helps you prepare and improve your performance."

"Understanding the dynamics and mechanics of the car makes you a better driver and helps in communicating with the crew."

"In Formula One, every team must design their own unique car. In IndyCar, all cars are identical."

"If you're going to let every little thing make you slow down, then you're not made for the sport."

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