PRI 2025 Rising Stars, Andretti Legacy & the Future of American Road Racing | Sally Mott

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This special PRI 2025 episode of The Pits Are Open airs during a meaningful holiday week on SpeedSport 1, as host Will Marotti and producer Alex Smith bring motorsports fans exclusive conversations from the Indiana Convention Center — blending gratitude, legacy, and the next generation of racing talent.
The episode opens with a heartfelt Christmas message and reflections on what it means for The Pits Are Open to air on Christmas Night and New Year’s Day, reinforcing the show’s commitment to serving racing fans year-round. From there, the focus shifts to PRI 2025, one of the most important gatherings in global motorsports.
First, Sally Mont, rising road-racing driver and Mazda MX-5 Cup Women’s Initiative Scholarship winner, joins the show to share her journey from karting to Spec Miata to the hyper-competitive MX-5 Cup paddock. Sally breaks down the intensity of pack racing, the transition from karts to cars, the realities of sponsorship, and her appearance in Mazda’s Amazon Prime docuseries First to the Finish. She also discusses her long-term goals, including a path toward NASCAR Trucks.
Next, Adam Andretti makes an unplanned but powerful appearance, offering rare insight into the Andretti family legacy and his personal mission to extend the family’s uninterrupted presence in motorsports to 70 consecutive years by 2029. Adam reflects on stories from his uncle Mario Andretti, including iconic Indianapolis 500 moments, family sacrifice, faith, and his own ambition to one day compete — and win — the Indy 500 in a new-generation car.
The episode continues with Nathan Nicholson, a fast-rising young driver climbing the Mazda development ladder. Nathan shares how karting, Spec Miata, and MX-5 Cup shaped his racecraft, why street circuits like St. Petersburg demand fearless precision, and how hunger and competition define today’s young drivers. He also discusses his openness to IMSA, NASCAR, and IndyCar, emphasizing that winning — not labels — drives his ambitions.
Recorded live from PRI 2025, this episode captures the heartbeat of modern motorsports: youth development, family legacy, faith, competition, and the relentless pursuit of speed.
Presented by SpeedSport, Redline Ace, Schaeffer Oil, and America’s Christian Credit Union.

GRRL! Notes: Sally interview starts at 2:55