Fast Freddie Spencer on Mentorship, Character & the Future of Women’s Racing

In this powerful and deeply personal Race Industry Week by EPARTRADE conversation, Freddie “Fast Freddie” Spencer—three-time FIM Grand Prix World Champion and MotoGP Hall of Fame legend—shares his philosophy on mentorship, character-building, and creating opportunity in motorsports, with a special focus on women’s racing.Rather than reflecting on his legendary career, Spencer shines the spotlight on the Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. (BTR) program—one of the most impactful rider development initiatives in motorsports today.Now in its sixth year, BTR provides women riders from around the world with a fully funded, two-year racing and education program, combining hands-on mechanical training, elite riding instruction, and real championship racing on the MotoAmerica stage.🏍️ In this episode, Freddie Spencer discusses:• Why racing is a tool for building confidence, character, and teamwork• How the Build. Train. Race. program removes financial barriers for women riders• The importance of mechanical knowledge in rider development• Why simplicity and rider skill matter more than electronics• How mentorship shapes safer, smarter, and more complete racers• The long-term impact racing has on life beyond the track• Why women’s racing is growing—and why opportunity matters more than hype• MotoAmerica’s momentum and the future of two-wheel racing in the U.S.Powered by Royal Enfield’s 650cc platform, the BTR program emphasizes pure riding fundamentals—helping riders develop feel, confidence, and racecraft without relying on excessive electronics.For Spencer, the mission is clear:“The racing is not the ultimate goal. It’s the icing on the cake.”This conversation is a must-watch for anyone passionate about motorcycle racing, mentorship, women in motorsports, rider development, and the future of the sport.RACE INDUSTRY WEEK was brought to you by:ETS Racing Fuels, Penske Racing Shocks, ARP, Inc., Scott Lewis Associates, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, PEAK, Crower, & CTech Manufacturing.#FreddieSpencer#WomensRacing#MotoAmerica#MotorcycleRacing#Mentorship#BuildTrainRace#RoyalEnfield#RaceIndustryWeek#EPARTRADE