Fast Lane Futures: Beylea Kronseder's Racing Journey
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Beylea Kronseder shares her journey from racing RC cars to competing in quarter midget nationals at just 11 years old, discussing how motorsports has transformed her from shy kid to confident racer and mentor.
• Began racing at age 9 after previously racing RC cars, following a family tradition of motorsports
• Currently races in Senior Honda class, moving to Heavy Honda, and building a Heavy 160 car
• Helps her father build and set up her race cars, gaining valuable technical knowledge
• Has multiple sponsors supporting her racing career including Tom Steffens Racing and Living Like Outlaws
• Focuses on NASCAR youth national races, traveling to tracks across multiple states
• Particularly enjoys introducing new people to motorsports and encouraging younger drivers
• Names NASCAR Truck Series driver Natalie Decker as her racing role model
• Racing has significantly boosted her confidence, transforming her from "super duper shy" to outgoing
• Pre-race ritual includes stopping for Wawa breakfast sandwiches before heading to the track
• Goal for this season is to win one of her national races
Find Beylea on Facebook and Instagram at Beylea Kronseder Racing to follow her racing journey.
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Chapters
1. Podcast Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Meet Bailey Kroncetter (00:02:09)
3. From RC Cars to Quarter Midgets (00:04:57)
4. Race Day Routines and Sponsorships (00:08:07)
5. Building Confidence Through Racing (00:14:12)
6. Racing Goals and Social Media (00:19:14)
7. Closing Credits and Acknowledgments (00:27:02)
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