Name: Jen Horsey Rallycross Announcer, RACER Podcast host and Motorsports Communications Expert #44
Uploaded: 2021-06-17T06:06:17.199158+00:00
Duration: 5549 s
Channel: GTChannel

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Jen Horsey was the first female motorsports color commentator for ESPN when she moved up into the booth for the Redbull Global Rallycross series. She is a former rally driver and still co-drives every once in a while between her motorsports communication gig with Papadakis Racing for Formula Drift. She also recently started hosting a podcast for RACER Magazine. 

Sam reports on his Ninja Otakus' scoop on rumors of a new Toyota Celica in the works. Subaru has also announced an all-electric SUV called the Solterra. 

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Jen Horsey was the first female motorsports color commentator for ESPN when she moved up into the booth for the Redbull Global Rallycross series. She is a former rally driver and still co-drives every once in a while between her motorsports communication gig with Papadakis Racing for Formula Drift. She also recently started hosting a podcast for RACER Magazine. Sam reports on his Ninja Otakus' scoop on rumors of a new Toyota Celica in the works. Subaru has also announced an all-electric SUV called the Solterra. James reviews the 250hp, 2.5L Turbo Mazda3. Taro reveals that Mitsubishi just announced the resurrection of the RalliArt brand, although details are still yet to come.

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Our guest today, Jen Horsey, was the first female color commentator for ESPN, opening the doors for the likes of Danica Patrick and Jamie Little.

Jen Horsey - broadcast pioneer.

In addition to being an ESPN motorsports color commentator, Jen Horsey is a well known automotive journalist, rally driver and co-driver. She also knows how to make a mean croissant.

Jen Horsey is a woman of many talents.

Jen Horsey gives us a brief walkthrough of her history with Formula Drift, which is how we at GT Channel first got to know her.

So how do we all know Jen Horsey?

Jen Horsey talks about how her career as a junior journalist in Canada led to her career as a rally team owner - and rally car driver.

From junior journalist to rally team owner.

Being a journalist has its perks. Jen Horsey used her connections to not only source a co-driver, but get one of the best driver/co-drivers in Canada to show her the ropes. Said Canadian hero taught her to both drive and co-drive, helping make Jen a well-rounded rally competitor.

Jen Horsey on finding a co-driver as a novice rally driver.

There are a lot of skills needed to become a great rally co-driver. But one may just be the most important of all. Jen Horsey breaks it down for us.

Jen Horsey on what it takes to become a good rally co-driver.

The notes you hear from a rally co-driver may sound like gibberish, but they're a highly organized, highly detailed map of everything on the road. Jen Horsey breaks it down for us.

Jen Horsey on the science behind rally notes

No two rally co-drives are the same. Speed of the car, comfort of the driver and more all factor in to how a rally co-driver must read their course notes. Jen Horsey breaks down how she approaches each different scenario.

Jen Horsey tells us about how she co-drives in rally.

Jen Horsey explains why rally uses a lot of French terms (hint: it's the FIA), and how she creates her course notes for each rally race.

So how do rally drivers get their course notes? Jen Horsey explains.

Jen Horsey brought a whole new element to color commentary during her stint as an ESPN X-Games reporter. She got to ride along with heroes like Ken Block, Travis Pastrana and more to give a first-hand narrative of each rally race.

Jen Horsey gets into the X-Games

Jen Horsey originally called Canada home. But in order to play in the big leagues, she had to move to where the action - and the money - is.

Jen Horsey on leaving Canada

After going big as an X-Games rally announcer, it only made sense for Jen Horsey to jump over to the next big thing in rally: the Red Bull Global Rallycross series.

So just how did Jen Horsey land the GRC gig?

Jen Horsey isn't the only ESPN motorsports commentator on this episode of PodSpeed. Taro was an ALMS pit reporter for ESPN, and he breaks down some of the challenges of being a motorsports broadcaster.

Think being a pit reporter is easy? Think again. Taro breaks it down.

Motorsports broadcasters sometimes don't have the same view as the general spectators - and that's sometimes for the worst. Jen Horsey explains how she's able to broadcast for millions of people - even when she can only see just one corner.

Sometimes the motorsports broadcaster has the worst seat in the house. Jen Horsey explains.

Jen Horsey is the communications director for Papadakis Racing, so it's her job to keep close tabs on the series - and on drivers Fredric Aasbo and Ryan Tuerck.

Jen Horsey on the 2021 season of Formula Drift.

Lots of teams have come and gone in Formula Drift, but Papadakis Racing has been there for the long haul. What's more, Papadakis Racing has the most successful team in the series, period. Jen Horsey weighs in on the secret to their success.

Jen Horsey on why Papadakis Racing is so dominant in Formula Drift

 Have a great mindset for a championship team, you need that mindset, you need that champion mindset, right? Sam James, you guys have any questions? I've got a couple more but feel free to jump in.

 Have a great mindset for a championship team, you need that

Jen Horsey doesn't just co-drive for current rally drivers, she's also been the co-pilot for some true rally legends - like Sam's friend, Steve Millen.

Jen Horsey's rally rolodex goes deep

Steve Millen is one of the all-time rally greats. But riding with him on a road he knows like the back of his hand? In one of the most picturesque locations on the planet? That's got to be the thrill of a lifetime. Jen Horsey talks about co-driving for the legendary Kiwi.

Jen Horsey on riding with Steve Millen.

Just because a rally car can finish a race, it doesn't mean it did so in one piece. Jen Horsey talks about those finishes when the racecar was held together by nothing more than hope and a whole lotta luck.

Jen Horsey on counter-balancing a rally car.

Jen Horsey's interests don't just lie in the automotive space - she's known to bake a mean croissant.

Jen Horsey's baking tips

Southern California is home to a lot of great things, but sometimes Jen Horsey misses the simpler pleasures that can only be found in Canada.

Jen Horsey talks about what she misses from Canada.

As if Jen Horsey doesn't have enough jobs to fill the next 20 years, she has also taken on a gig co-hosting a podcast with the folks from RACER Magazine.

Jen Horsey on her gig with RACER Magazine.

The Indy 500 is one of the world's greatest motor races, so you just know Jen Horsey is looking forward to getting back to Indianapolis.

Is Jen Horsey going to the Indy 500?

Jen Horsey is a fan of all the Indy 500 drivers, but we made her pick a favorite to win.

Jen Horsey gives her Indy 500 pick

Our own hardcore motorsports fan, James McKeone, gives his pick for the 2021 Indy 500.

James McKeone gives his Indy 500 pick

Jen Horsey is everywhere - and now that the world is opening back up, her reach is only getting bigger.

Wanna catch Jen Horsey? Here's how.

If you play rally games, you probably have already heard Jen Horsey co-drive.

Jen Horsey is your (virtual) co-driver.

Doing voice over work is always a challenge. But doing VO for an entire (virtual) rally series? Jen Horsey gives us the dirt on recording for DIRT.

Jen Horsey talks DIRT

Video game voice over work is more than just reading lines - sometimes the producers want you to make the strangest noises. Jen Horsey talks about her experience recording for the DIRT series of video games.

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