Ep. #14 with Alex Laughlin: Speed, Control, and Chasing History at 330 MPH

Brandon and Drew sit down with professional drag racer, pilot, and animal rescue founder Alex Laughlin for a conversation about speed, risk, instinct, and what it really takes to compete at the highest levels of drag racing. Alex talks about recently earning his pilot’s license, the mental grind of flight school, and how aviation compares to life behind the wheel. From there, the conversation moves into his path through racing, from go-karts, legends cars, and tractor pulling to Pro Mod, Pro Stock, Top Fuel, and Nitro Funny Car. He breaks down what it feels like to launch a 10,000-horsepower car, why reaction time can win or lose a race, how drivers handle chaos at over 300 MPH, and what actually happens behind the scenes during a race weekend. Alex shares stories from his time with Gas Monkey, the reality of sponsorships in motorsports, the pressure of jumping into opportunities before feeling fully ready, and the rare chance he has to make history across multiple racing categories. The episode gets into life outside the track, including Alex’s rescue for large animals, his farm, the work that goes into caring for horses, donkeys, llamas, and the unexpected side of building something that exists for more than just racing. Stay tuned with Alex here:   / alexlaughlin40   https://alexlaughlin40.com/    / @alexlaughlin40