After a promising start with four seasons of Formula Nowhere, and a podcast that peaked at 12 listeners (9 of them family), Thim has found his true calling: selling novelty pit lane merchandise to people who mistake him for someone relevant.
Racing is in his blood.
So is regret.
Career highlights include:
1 top ten (rain-shortened, half field didn't start)
3 sponsorship deals (all with the same tanning salon)
He once beat a real USF2000 driver off the line in a Trader Joes parking lot in separate cars, on separate days, and Thim maintains this still counts.
A lap record at his local go-kart track that has since been broken by an 11-year-old named Kyle.
Thim has not spoken to Kyle.
The "P2 In My Heart" Tee — Because he's never actually finished P2. Or top five. This is aspirational merchandise.
"Braking Point" Scented Candle — Notes of burnt rubber, disappointment, and a hint of McLaren legal.
The Kyle Beater — A go-kart helmet never worn in competition, autographed by Thim "for legal reasons unrelated to Kyle."
Pit Lane Pass (Laminated, Expired, Framed) — A genuine pass from 2019. Does not grant access to anything. Comes with a small plaque reading "He Was There."
"I thought this was going to be about racing." — Genuine Listener
"Genuinely can't tell if he's in on the joke. 3 stars " — Thim's Mom
"1 star, please stop mentioning my son." — Kyle's dad,
"Bought the candle. It just smells like regret and Chanel No. 5. Weirdly, I've reordered twice." — Donor Caly
"Who?" — Zak, 54, from Los Angeles
Thimsport, obviously, is not a real thing. Unfortunately, the podcast is.
Off Track with Hinch and Rossi wouldn't be possible without
The best thing out of Canada since the Canadarm, Hinch
The dulcet tones of the genuinely cursed Rossi
The unique contribution of Tim Durham *
*We're not saying it's a good contribution, but it is undeniably a contribution.