# How We Survived Our First Endurance Race (And Stayed Friends)

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Podcast: [Off The Racing Line](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-racing-line-7290395)
Published: 2025-09-18T20:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offtheracingline/episodes/How-We-Survived-Our-First-Endurance-Race-And-Stayed-Friends-e38bn01
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## Resource

Episode 14 – Dan Dombrowski: Endurance Racing & The Next GenerationIn this episode of Off The Racing Line, we sit down with Dan Dombrowski — racer, instructor, and Champcar competitor. Dan shares how he started in an E46 BMW 330, the grind of endurance racing, and why Champcar is as much about strategy and survival as it is about speed.We dive into the highs and heartbreaks of 12- and 24-hour racing, the unique challenges of working with teammates through fatigue, and the lessons you only learn when a car has to last all night.Beyond racing, Dan opens up about guiding his son — now getting his learner’s permit — into motorsports, and what parents should know about the best entry points for young drivers. Plus, we bring back Instructor War Stories, rapid-fire questions, and the guest challenge.This Episode is in honor of Charlie Kirk.🚗 Sponsored by Velocity Track ExperienceTrack-prepped rentals, full support, expert coaching—all in one arrive-and-drive package.➡️ https://velocitytrackexperience.com 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring racers, instructors, and the motorsports misfits you actually want to hear from.🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.Website: https://offtheracingline.com/ YT: / @offtheracingline Instagram: / offtheracingline TikTok: / offtheracingline Facebook: / offtheracingline Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-racing-line/id1806756528Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iDQbkts2ggd6aMuN11dbo

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