Ian Madsen. Starting Over

You can listen to this.
Or you can HEAR it.
But there's a big difference in the two.
Whatever you do though, listen to ALL of it or NONE of it.
Because it's all an important part of Ian's story.
This was Ian's idea to share this.
He doesn't want anyone else linked to it, blamed for it or held responsible for it.
It's all HIS story.
It's very courageous to own this stuff.
If you want to drop negative comments or a perspective based on what you perceive his story is without having your own story that relates to it...don't.
The take out from all of this is that regardless of your postcode, your demographic or your financial, family or emotional position...everyone has a story to tell and many people have a broken road that leads us to where we are now.
I'm grateful to Ian for telling me his story.
It's helped me understand many things that I'd previously assumed or taken for granted.
Some of it I wish I didn't relate to, but all of it I'm grateful he shared.
This is what taking stock looks like.
Bravely and publicly owning your life and accepting what has shaped, continues to shape or what you no longer allow to shape who you are today.
Good for you Ian.
And thank you.
For this.
For the past.
And for the future...

[@andycatanach3777]

You won't find anyone more open than Ian is this interview. Keep fighting Ian, you've got this....Well done Wade.

[@sumpjunkie]

Cant believe this interview, one of my favourite all time racers. I never saw ian as arrogant or rude, i saw him as the steve waugh of sprint car racing, cool under pressure. This interview uncovers the man that is Ian Madsen. What a great person and i hope i get to shake his hand one day. Wade your interview technique is exceptional.

[@edbeedle59]

Best of luck on your new you ! I used to say that I was raised by my alcoholic Mother but in reality I knew I had to raise myself and fortunately did ! Having graduated from High School at 18 I became aware that I was an adult and going to separate myself from my mother's enigma so to speak and joined the USAF and became my new life manager. We(my mother and I) did become friends later on in life and she had become sober, but never completely! I understand your journey and wish you all the best on your Journey !!!

[@travstar5447]

Stay strong Ian and try to stop beating yourself up over mistakes made. Everyone makes mistakes. I admire your courage immensely to express your life publicly. You have achieved much in life to be proud of. All class Wade. Love your announcing at Sprintcar & Drag Racing events. Your genuine passion and care shines. Interviews of this type are such a positive force.

[@ARyan-ln1db]

Wow. What a wonderful human. Ian, you are helping so many people with this interview.

[@jameslover012]

I watched this interview last night and was in tears. I've always been a fan of Ian's ( also Kerry). A wonderful, honest interview...thanks so much Wade. Stay strong Ian. It's not easy to open up about one's life so honestly. Keep up the positive attitude...you've got this mate.

[@kenjoseph-bw5bo]

Wow! New found respect for Ian Madsen the man. Always been a fan of Ian the wheelman. Good vibes and strength, Ian.

[@ScottyJDirtFan]

Very good interview Wade. I have been involved with recovery for over 40 years now. My Dad drank and was able to get sober in 1981, when I was 13. He was active in The Fellowship up until he passed in 2021. He was a miracle, as he always said, thanks to God and AA. It not only saved his life, it save mine and my mother's as well.

[@geoffcurran3654]

That was a great interview, thanks Wade and Ian

[@joshstorrier9122]

This is the most raw thing I've watched ! Well done to you Wade and Ian that's so strong of you to be so open !!!!

[@waynedouglasbatley3649]

What an amazing interview Wade, Ian really wanted to tell His story, You could hear it, You could See it, Very emotional 😢, Thank you for sharing. Ian, In my mind, Will always be a Champion. 👏👏🏁🇦🇺

[@JeffHuebner-k2s]

Wishing you many good days ahead! Keep doing what you're doing and hope you can help others.

[@ginaashford143]

I admire you so much for sharing the struggle that you have gone through each day. I'm sure this will help a lot of people. I had to keep pausing and breathing deeply because I really felt each and every word. Lots of love to you Ian xo

[@seanwilliams5459]

Stumbled upon this guys i am a speedway fan and was captivated by this interview its a topic that hits close to home stay strong Ian and wish you all the best mate youll get there regards Sean.

[@jimheckert5383]

Fantastic interview!!!Thank you both.🇺🇸🍀❤️

[@dwaynebenson9092]

This is gonna hit home for many true, live and breathe racing guys that have found themselves here before with not too many to talk to about it

[@davidbuckland7078]

Thanks Wade for the most informative and interesting interview with Ian. May all go well from now. God bless

[@sprintcarlawyer]

The way Ian talks about western Sydney is the same way we eastsiders talk about the east side of Des Moines. Lee Township against the world. I hope he gets a ride if he wants one. Great interview Wade!

[@brenthobson2677]

Thanks for being so open and I hope it helps others that are going through the same deal. Its unfortunate that alcohol is such a big part of so many cultures.

[@christopheroelkers9409]

A lot of courage right there. Good on you Ian

[@petercunningham3469]

I met Ian Briefly once at a LUCKY pub in St Marys i was having a beer with Joe his dad strangely or not i dont recal him having one but i will say his Dad never stopped talking about him after he left . Glad to see hes goin good.😊

[@geoffbishop128]

WOW So much that i didn't know about Ian, amazing how open he was. That takes COURAGE. Keep at it mate. Thank you Ian Madsen. To Wade a wonderful interview, you did good.

[@keystoneroots]

Amazing stuff brother. This will help so many people. Best of luck Ian as you continue to navigate this journey.

[@WilliamStanton-br8ug]

Ian Kerry looking bk at u he looks so much like his brother gd to see u looking healthy mate

[@grahamhastie896]

Top work to both you guys, very raw but very factual as well, I only hope that it reaches those that need this same guidance. Thank you Ian for the great racing that has been part of that was my love for sprintcar racing , reaching back to my supermod days in SW of WA too many years ago now.. I do hope you slide the skid lid on again and you are out entertaining us all once more....and to Wade as a Pearce RAAF cricketer, you serve up a good video product...lol Good luck to you both going forward.

[@andywhyatt1697]

Great work, Wade.👍 and want to wish Ian all the best for his future. You are both 100% correct, saying that you never know what someone is going through, and we should make it our priority to be kind on all occasions.

[@Randysshop]

Congratulations Ian and wish you all the best, Wade this was hard to watch at times but these things are real life. Cheers👍👍

[@Ridingthecushion]

Congrats 🎉 ian ive loved watching u race here in perth when u did was awesome get back into it dude

[@Carlos-of5cv]

Great Interview wade.You're the best of the best.Ian very brave mate.Stay positive mate and surround yourself with loved ones.I watched you race many times and I'm sure the speedway community is in your corner mate.Best wishes

[@philipbrown2514]

Well Ian U legend mate stay well keep on rollin mate ....great job wade

[@jessejames2546]

I’m an addict, you can’t escape it by moving geographically somewhere else, I’m also an introvert it’s a viscous cycle for sure, “wherever you go there you are” as my rehab therapists would say

[@byronjones6155]

Good on you Ian for standing up to it. The substance abuse is very prominent in Australian speedway and the Usa, performance enhancing hardcore .

[@ChafJohnson-fr9tc]

I love you and I am going through the same thing

[@GordonMacRae-z4v]

Hang in there mate

[@melroberts8877]

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