Jim Farley is joined by the iconic Vicki Butler-Henderson, British racing driver and former Top Gear presenter. They talk about Vicki’s early love of cars, from her grandfather's 1930s racing days to her own early karting adventures; their thoughts on the UK's car culture; fun memories from the racetrack; and Vicki's role as a pioneer for women in the industry.00:00 Introduction00:25 Meet Vicki Butler-Henderson01:27 A Family Passion for Racing03:37 The UK's Car Culture05:27 The Sunroof Debate06:53 The Iconic Mk1 Fiesta07:34 The Front-Wheel Drive Revolution10:51 The Challenges of Being a Presenter16:31 Jeremy Clarkson: The Icon18:41 Leadership and Learning21:57 Breaking Barriers in the Car Industry23:46 Advice for the CEO of Ford31:10 Closing Remarks and GratitudeFollow Jim: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.FarleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimfarley98/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jimfarley98LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-farley/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jimfarley.bsky.socialTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/jimfarley98 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim and Gronk share a lively conversation, ranging from growing up with four brothers and his college antics, and his custom Ford Bronco (a.k.a. “The Gronko”). Gronk also shares his perspectives on financial wisdom, leadership, and embracing his post-football career.00:00 Introduction01:22 Gronk’s Family02:26 High School Memories and Family Cars04:27 Ford Legacy and Polish Heritage05:55 Grocery Shopping and Family Dynamics14:02  College Life and NFL Transition20:03 Retirement and Life After NFL24:30 Reflecting on Retirement25:51 Broadcasting Career Beginnings29:15 Teammates in Broadcasting30:50 Leadership Lessons33:38 Advice for the CEO of Ford36:26 Ford Memories, The Gronko, and Future PlansFollow Jim: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.FarleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimfarley98/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jimfarley98LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-farley/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jimfarley.bsky.socialTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/jimfarley98 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ford CEO Jim Farley talks with the hosts of Fan Behavior and Track Talk, live from the Ford Performance season launch in Charlotte, NC. They discuss Ford's highly anticipated return to Formula One with Red Bull Racing, what’s next for Ford Performance, and what makes racing so special.Look for new episodes of DRIVE on March 5th!Follow Jim: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.FarleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimfarley98/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jimfarley98LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-farley/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jimfarley.bsky.socialTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/jimfarley98In this episode:Fan Behavior Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/fanbehaviorpodcast/Track Talk Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/tracktalk.pod/ 00:00 Introduction00:41 Conversation with the hosts of Fan Behavior 09:59 Conversation with the host of Track Talk16:58 Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices