Forza Horizon 2 Driver Profile: Tanner Foust

TL;DR

TV host and stunt driver discusses his passion for cars, career in driving, and love for rally racing.

Transcript

as a kid I was a big fan of cars like most racers and I think there's always a moment when you when you figure out that you're a car enthusiast mine was I was five years old I was sitting in the passenger seat of my dad's 912e going from Colorado Boulevard to Hamden and second gear I went around the corner a little bit aggressively a little bit of ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥰 The speaker's love for cars started at a young age and has shaped his career choices.
• 🏇 Rally racing offers a unique and intense driving experience for both drivers and spectators.
• 🎮 Driving in video games, like Forza Motorsport and Forza Horizon, showcases the incredible attention to detail in recreating the real driving experience.
• 👯 The speaker encourages people to pursue their passions and turn them into a career.
• 😨 The speaker's career in the car industry spans driving, hosting TV shows, and stunt driving.
• 🥰 The excitement of stunt driving and the thrill of performing daring stunts in front of large audiences drives the speaker's love for his job.
• 🔊 The Rockstar Energy Drink rallycross beetle is a powerful and impressive car that the speaker is racing in and recommends experiencing for its high performance.

Questions & Answers

Q: How did the speaker become interested in cars?

The speaker became a car enthusiast at a young age, and his passion for cars was sparked when he experienced the thrill of driving with his dad in a Porsche 912e.

Q: What career paths has the speaker pursued in the car industry?

The speaker has pursued three careers in the car industry: driving, hosting TV shows, and stunt driving. He has been involved in various projects, including the show "Top Gear" and stunt driving in movies.

Q: What attracted the speaker to rally racing?

The speaker was drawn to rally racing because it showcased the dynamic and intense nature of the job. He started racing rally cars for eight years, with a co-driver providing notes on every corner, making it a thrilling and dangerous sport.

Q: What is the speaker's role on "US Top Gear"?

On "US Top Gear," the speaker's role is not defined by a specific character or role. They are encouraged to be themselves, with the speaker being competitive, one co-host being goofy, and another host known for his tendency to crash.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The speaker recounts how he became a car enthusiast at a young age and grew up obsessing over cars.

• He shares his journey from being a mechanic on a race team to becoming a stunt driver and TV host.

• The speaker emphasizes the importance of keeping driving fun and discusses his love for rally racing.