CEO Jim Farley’s podcast hits the fast lane with British racing star Vicki Butler-Henderson

Mar 12, 2025

After stumbling across one of her father’s old kart chassis on their farm in England, Vicki Butler-Henderson did what few teenagers would do. She outfitted it with a lawn mower engine. And she’s been racing ever since.

The motor sports legend visited with Ford CEO Jim Farley for the latest installment of his DRIVE podcast, a wide-ranging conversation that touched on her racing roots as a kart driver, her career as a motor sports journalist, and her love for a classic Ford that’s parked in her garage.

For the full conversation, including more on her early days as a kart racer, watch the video version of the interview on YouTube. An audio version of the episode is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Visit the DRIVE homepage for links to streaming options.

Season 3 of DRIVE is scheduled to run through May 14, with a new episode dropping every Wednesday. Click here to see the full lineup of Season 3 guests.

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