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From Schumacher’s Crashed Wheel to the World’s Greatest Collection | Darren Jack Unchained

What do you do when you find Michael Schumacher’s damaged wheel sitting in the trash after practice at Belgian Grand Prix? If you’re Darren L. Jack… you haul it three miles through the woods and take it home.
In this episode of Racers Unchained, Paul Tracy sits down with the man behind Hall of Fame Collection — the world’s largest motorsports memorabilia collection — to unpack how a kid sneaking into paddocks became the most trusted name in race-used history.
From camping outside San Marino Grand Prix at age four…to collecting debris at Isle of Man TT…to building relationships with legends across Formula 1 and IndyCar Series…
This is a story about obsession, hustle, and spotting history before anyone else realizes it matters.They also dive into:• The wild early days of sneaking into F1 paddocks• How race-used gear went from trash to treasure• Building a global memorabilia empire• Fitness, discipline, and staying “race ready”• Lessons learned from icons like Nigel Mansell, Ayrton Senna, and Mario Andretti• Why authenticity matters more than hype
If you love racing stories, paddock lore, and the kind of behind-the-scenes history fans never hear… this one’s gold.
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Justin Marks on Commitment, Chaos, and Building Trackhouse Racing | Racers Unchained

Justin Marks joins Paul Tracy on Racers Unchained for a wide-ranging conversation about driving on the edge, taking risks, and building something different in modern motorsports.
Marks recounts the moment that changed his driving approach forever — committing flat-out into Turn 1 — and how that same mindset carried through his career. From growing up as a racing fan with no karting background, to starting at Skip Barber, winning the Rolex 24 at Daytona, racing NASCAR, and ultimately founding Trackhouse Racing, Marks breaks down what it really takes to make it in the sport.
The discussion also dives into the controlled chaos of Trackhouse Racing: wild races, hard crashes, bold drivers, and why Marks wouldn’t trade the journey for anything. It’s an honest look at confidence, fear, commitment, and doing racing your own way.
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Mark Martin on What NASCAR Got Wrong and Building Better Cars | Racers Unchained

NASCAR icon Mark Martin joins Paul Tracy on Racers Unchained for a wide-ranging, brutally honest conversation about racing, confidence, aging, and the evolution of the sport.
With 40 Cup wins, 49 Xfinity wins, five IROC championships, and inductions into both the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Motorsports Hall of Fame, Mark reflects on what truly made him competitive—not raw aggression, but building a better race car.
Mark opens up about:Why he knew it was time to walk away from drivingGetting back behind the wheel at Laguna Seca years after retirementHow processing speed and confidence define elite driversHis deep involvement in car setup during his years at Roush RacingThe shift from “eyeball engineering” to simulation-driven racingWhat he believes NASCAR got wrong with the Next Gen carWhy closer fields don’t always mean better racingThe importance of cars looking right to fans
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200+ MPH Down Mulsanne — Bill Auberlen on Le Mans, BMW, and a 30-Year Career | Racers Unchained with Paul Tracy

In this episode of Racers Unchained with Paul Tracy, Bill Auberlen walks through a career that began in Southern California motocross, jumped straight into endurance racing, and turned into a 30-year factory relationship with BMW. From prototypes and GT cars to Le Mans, Daytona, and everything in between, this is a rare, firsthand look at what longevity at the top really looks like.
They talk about:
What Le Mans feels like at 200+ mph down the MulsanneDriving the McLaren F1 Longtail and BMW prototypesChoosing BMW over an IndyCar opportunitySwitching between prototype and GT cars—sometimes in the same weekendWhy certain cars make you feel unbeatableDeveloping young talent and staying relevant across decades
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Kelly Collins got his big break standing in line for a hot dog.

No, this isn’t a joke... Longtime GM factory driver, Kelly Collins tells Paul the wild story about how he went from a kid on a motocross bike to off-road to racing school instructor to the podium at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Collins unlikely journey to the top of racing featured brushes with Juan Pablo Montoya and Bryan Herta, but maybe not the way you’re imagining. Collins would go on to spend four seasons driving to numerous race wins for Corvette and a famous runner-up finish with Dale Earnhardt, Sr and Jr as co-drivers in the GTS class at the 2000 Rolex 24 At Daytona.
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Cristiano da Matta on His Deer Crash & Racing Comeback | Racers Unchained w/ Paul Tracy

On this episode of Racers Unchained, Paul Tracy sits down with former IndyCar and Formula One star Cristiano da Matta for an honest and emotional conversations in series history.
Cristiano opens up about the terrifying deer-on-track accident that nearly took his life, what he remembers from that moment, and the long road that followed. The two old friends reunite after almost 20 years and dive into:
- Cristiano’s memories from the deer incident- The feeling of winning again after years away- Growing up in Brazil with a legendary racing-champion father- His late start in karting at 16- The rapid rise through Formula Ford, F3, Indy Lights, and Champ Car- Joining Newman/Haas and the dominant 2002 season- The evolution of IndyCar—from high-freedom development to today’s spec era- How racing shaped both their lives on and off the track
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Tony Kanaan: From Indy 500 Glory to Life After Racing | Racers Unchained with Paul Tracy

In this episode of Racers Unchained, Indy 500 winner and fan favorite Tony Kanaan sits down with Paul Tracy to reflect on a legendary career that spanned more than two decades at the top of IndyCar. From go-karts in Brazil and Formula 3 in Italy, through the ups and downs of the IMSA and IndyCar world, to turning mentor and team principal in the sport. They discuss the slippery slope of career transitions, how mindset drives performance, the fine margins between risk and reward on the track, and how life changes when the helmet comes off.
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Jeff Ward: Motocross Legend to Indy 500 Racer | Racers Unchained with Paul Tracy

https://offers.racer.com/subscribe for RACER+ and magazine offer!In this episode of Racers Unchained, Paul Tracy interviews legendary motorsports athlete Jeff Ward, known for his rare success across multiple disciplines. Ward first rose to fame as a seven-time AMA Motocross and Supercross Champion, becoming one of the sport’s most dominant riders in the 1980s. After retiring from two wheels, he seamlessly transitioned to four, competing in IndyCar, where he earned Rookie of the Year honors at the 1997 Indianapolis 500 and later captured a race victory in 2002. Ward’s versatility, grit, and competitive spirit have cemented him as one of the most accomplished crossover racers in American motorsports history.
07:33 From motocross right into Indycars with friend Troy Lee13:40 Racing in the Indy 50019:00 Racing Supermoto22:00 Driving the Target car with Chip Ganassi racing26:37 Indy victory in Texas beating Helio Castroneves and Al Unser Jr.31:20 Going into the wall in Atlanta 35:50 Racing Global Rallycross 43:35 What Jeff Ward sees in young drivers of today
 
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Bryan Herta on “Hertamania,” and Colton Herta’s F1 Dream | Racers Unchained with Paul Tracy

In this episode of Racers Unchained, Paul Tracy sits down with Bryan Herta to revisit some of the most defining moments in open-wheel racing. From being nicknamed the “Hertamania” at Laguna Seca to his mastery of the Corkscrew, Herta shares why he excelled there and what it meant in an era of changing guards in CART.
Laguna Seca secrets and the art of carrying speed through the CorkscrewThe origins of the Hertamania nickname (thanks to David Letterman)Bryan Herta’s rise from karting to Indy Lights and IndyCarThe evolution of karting in the U.S. and its role in shaping future starsColton Herta’s path to IndyCar, his F1 ambitions, and what it means for the familyHow racing respect, danger, and team dynamics have shifted over the decades
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Will Power on Leaving Penske & Joining Andretti Racers Unchained with Paul Tracy

IndyCar legend Will Power joins Paul Tracy on Racers Unchained for an unfiltered conversation about his shocking move from Team Penske to Andretti, the fire that still fuels him after 17 years at the top, and the reality of intense teammate rivalries with Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin.
From qualifying “flow states” to throwing helmets, Paul and Will dive into what really makes a champion tick—and why if you’re not pissed about being beaten by a teammate, you don’t belong in the sport!
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