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From Need for Speed, Speedhunters to Race Service: Rod Chong
By Taro Koki - Nov 25, 2025, 12:30 PM ET

From Need for Speed, Speedhunters to Race Service: Rod Chong

Taro Koki from the Creative Drive sits down with creative polymath Rod Chong – filmmaker, agency leader, ex-Need for Speed creative director, and partner at Race Service – for a deep, inspiring conversation on creativity, AI, motorsports, and building world-class teams. Rod shares the story of his winding creative journey: from art school to music videos, into video-game culture, to launching the globally influential Speedhunters, and now shaping the future of automotive culture at Race Service.
  • Why not giving the answer makes teams stronger
  • How Race Service built its “creative squad” model
  • The power of authentic community in the car world
  • The coming wave of AI disruption — and why humans still matter more than ever
  • The future of motorsport entertainment and augmented reality
  • The shrinking gap between sim racing and real-world driving
  • How creatives can stay inspired and avoid burnout
  • The skills young (and stalled) creatives really need today

If you’re a creator, filmmaker, motorsport fan, or someone navigating the fast-changing world of AI and culture — this one is for you. Rod Chong is the former Creative Director for Need for Speed, founder of Speedhunters, and now Partner & Chief Creative Officer at Race Service, where he blends automotive culture with art, fashion, film, and technology. He’s worked with Ferrari F1, Porsche, AMG, McLaren, Michelin, and more.

Taro Koki
Taro Koki

Taro Koki is the host of RACER's The Creative Drive podcast and veteran automotive content creator with over 20 years of experience. He co-founded Best Motoring International and Hot Version International and launched GTChannel, a pioneering network of automotive digital creators collaborating with legendary tuners and drivers to inspire enthusiasts worldwide. Taro has also served as an on-camera pit reporter for the American Le Mans Series, Formula Drift and NISMO TV.

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