From Vlogs to Racing: Misha Charoudin's Journey to Founding Vulcan Alpha

Misha Charoudin is a Nürburgring-based Youtuber and now racing driver. He started out filming videos at the track and has progressed to the point where he now films videos of himself driving multiple cars daily at the 'Ring. Misha shares in-car driving, vlogs and lots of behind the scenes footage of car setups, local culture etc.

In addition, Misha is the CEO and co-founder of Vulcan Alpha, a company that designs and produces high-performance car parts focused on aerodynamics, such as wings and splitters. Known for his approachable style and deep knowledge of motorsport, Misha's videos attract millions of fans worldwide, establishing him as one of the most prominent Nürburgring content creators.

https://www.vulcan-alpha.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@mgcharoudin

https://www.instagram.com/mgcharoudin/

Enjoy,

Sam

Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction to Misha Charoudin and His Journey

04:57 The Rise of Boosted Boris

09:54 Content Creation at the Nürburgring

15:11 The Challenges of Driving and Filming Cars

19:52 The Evolution of Apex and New Ventures

35:18 Reflections on Apex and Future Endeavors

41:12 Memorable Driving Experiences and Lessons Learned

46:25 The Birth of a New Company: Vulcan Alpha

55:20 Experiences in Australia: Racing and Community Support

01:01:56 The Changing Landscape of Automotive Media and Influence

01:09:24 Future Aspirations and Diversifying Ventures

01:10:51 Expanding Horizons and Regrets

01:11:47 The Dream Track Car

01:12:44 The Essence of Driving

01:14:09 The Challenge of Content Creation

01:16:05 Building Unique Projects

01:17:30 Favourite Car Builders and Projects

01:19:24 Understanding Time Attack Racing

01:21:15 The Evolution of Car Builds

01:24:11 5 Questions