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S4: EP 4 Viet Tran - Velocity Sim Racing
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- Wheels, Deals and Meals
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- Feb 18, 2026
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- 2132
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Summary
Tech layoffs, Stanford degrees, and 190mph virtual Ferraris. 🏁This week, we visit Velocity Sim Racing to meet founder Viet Tran. Viet’s background is anything but ordinary—a Vietnamese refugee who conquered Silicon Valley before returning to Houston to follow his passion for speed.After a professional racing accident on the track, Viet discovered that simulation was the key to regaining his edge. Now, he’s sharing that experience with the city of Houston. Join us for a deep dive into the business of racing and a head-to-head battle that comes down to the final second!Featured in this video:The emotional "Homecoming" journey to Vietnam.Interning at YouTube before the Google acquisition.Lessons in resilience: "There are very few wrong decisions."Live racing footage at Laguna Seca!Don't forget to Like and Subscribe for more Good Food, Good Business, and Good Cars!#WheelsDealsAndMeals #VietTran #SimRacing @velocitysimracing #StartupLife #HoustonPodcast #TechEntrepreneur #RacingSimulator To visit and race, go to: https://velocitysimlounge.com/