An Auto Racing Enthusiast’s Advice on Inclusivity

Special Guest - Jake Thiewes

Get ready for a thrilling ride in this episode of The Walk Around podcast. We explore the amateur racing circuit and discuss how the organization Out Motorsports is supporting an inclusive community for LGBTQ car and motorsport enthusiasts. Plus, don’t miss some helpful tips for dealers to better create authenticity in business from an experienced automotive editor and reviewer.

In this episode you’ll hear:

The creation of Out Motorsports and how the organization seeks to create community for LGBTQ car and motorsport enthusiasts
How dealers can be a part of the community
Whether you’ll find electric vehicles on racetracks any time soon
The importance of authenticity throughout the car sales process
If we're experiencing a golden age for gasoline-powered vehicle enthusiasts
What techy car component is no good in Jake’s opinion and more!

Episode Breakdown

0:00 - Meet our guests!
3:38 - Is owning a car important to Gen Z?
6:34 - Buying a car – fun or dreadful?
11:16 - How Gen Z is researching online & test driving
15:49 - Is there a consensus on dealerships?
18:03 - Would they wait for a car?
22:47 - Traditional vs new sales processes
27:23 - EVs and the younger generations
34:34 - Connecting with Gen Z
40:18 - Is this a Schor Thing?

Jake Thiewes is the owner of Out Motorsports, an organization for LGBTQ car and motorsport enthusiasts and the President of the Washington Automotive Press Association. An avid enthusiast himself, Jake competes wheel-to-wheel with the National Auto Sport Association in his Spec3 BMW 325is.

He is a knowledge force when it comes to vehicles, as a reviewer. When not behind the wheel – a rarity – he enjoys traveling to explore new places and eating his way through the DC metro area’s restaurant scene.

For more about Jake, visit his LinkedIn.