ep. 46 No Excuses, Just Grip: Sally Mott on Racing, Mindset, and Momentum

Get on Track

In this guest episode of Get on Track, host Jim Adams sits down with rising racing talent Sally Mott for an inside look at the grit, growth, and game-time decisions that define life behind the wheel in the Mazda MX-5 Cup Series. Fresh off a race weekend at Barber Motorsports Park, Sally reflects on the highs, lows, and learning moments that come with competing at the professional level.

Whether you're a motorsports enthusiast, an aspiring racer, or someone who appreciates stories of persistence and performance under pressure, this episode offers a powerful blend of personal experience, racing insight, and lessons in mindset. From racing in the rain to recovering from setbacks, Sally opens up about what it really takes to compete — and thrive — in one of the most demanding forms of racing today.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

● The truth about rain racing – Sally breaks down her mindset and strategy during wet track conditions and how karting experience gave her an edge. ● What happens when the setup is wrong – A candid look at missed setups, qualifying frustrations, and how drivers adapt mid-weekend. ● Driving through doubt – Hear how Sally stayed focused after qualifying 28th and turned it into a weekend of redemption. ● From pressure to performance – How Sally handled the mental game of racing when all eyes were on the weather, her team, and her response. ● Winning the inner race – Why Sally doesn’t race to be the “top female driver” and what truly motivates her to compete. ● The role of team debriefs and quick decisions – Inside the strategy shifts that helped turn a struggling setup into a competitive car. ● Moments that matter – The turn 5 incident, the feeling of overtaking in slick conditions, and what it means to “drive the crap out of it.” ● What’s next for Sally – A preview of her preparations for Mid-Ohio and how she’s evolving race to race.

Resources from this episode:

Jim Adams Website: jimadams.com

Sally Mott Instagram: @sallymottracing Sally Mott Facebook: Sally Mott

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