WELCOME TO TEAM IGNITION

You hear him before you see him. Jet engines tend to make a lot of noise, even when they’re miniature versions of the kind used on commercial aircraft. And out in the countryside of Somerset, England, they’re not the type of noise you normally hear – that is, before Richard Browning began working on the […]

When Selema Masekela stepped into the blast radius with British bomb disposal expert Kim Hughes, the reality of the job became immediately clear, as every movement brought him closer to a threat that could detonate at any moment and erase everything in seconds. Walking beside Kim exposed the constant tension and life-or-death precision required in […]

“It’s probably the loneliest walk you’ll do.” This is what Warrant Officer Class 1 Kim Hughes, GC (Ret), said about the “long walk.” That’s the term used in bomb disposal for the walkout to defuse an explosive. All team members wait far away at a safe distance, and the explosive technician must go it alone, […]

When Selema Masekela stepped onto the track with renowned driver Christine GZ, he was immediately thrown into the high-speed, high-stakes world of rally racing. Pushing speed and control to the limit, a single session tested Selema both mentally and physically—highlighting just how demanding rally racing can be. Afterward, Christine shared what it takes to compete […]

In action sports, competition legends are generally the biggest names. But the modern social media era has also given rise to a new type of notorious athlete: the viral star. This has created an interesting debate in the industry: action sports influencers vs. pros – who is really pushing these activities forward? The Old Way […]

Christine Giampaoli Zonca (Christine “GZ”) experienced a pivotal moment in the Canary Islands that would redefine her path. In an instant, her life shifted direction—like a rally car navigating a hairpin turn, throwing up clouds of dust as it charts a new course. Early Years – Life on a Sunny Island Christine was born on […]

With crampons strapped on and axes in hand, Selema Masekela stepped onto a towering wall of ice alongside renowned climber Fay Manners. A single encounter pushed Selema to his limits, both physically and mentally – making it all the more impressive that Fay has chosen to dedicate her life to scaling these vertical ice walls. […]

After Lando Norris’s razor-edge championship win in December of last year for McLaren, Formula 1 racing is back in season. This year will see a big reset as new technical regulations put drivers behind the wheels of cars that demand far more energy management, and many are unhappy about it. The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile […]

Some people look up at a sheer mountain cliffside and think about how nice it is to have a safe, cozy home. The thought of going there, let alone attempting to climb such a thing, does not occur to them. Not Fay Manners. The mountains call to her. And now it’s her job to answer. […]

Selema Masekela, host of The Team Ignition Show, got his start hosting the X Games in 2003. What began as a high-energy experiment 30 years ago is now a global sports institution. Legends are made at the X Games, tricks are invented, and the boundaries of what is possible on a skateboard, bike, or snowboard […]

As the crowd echoes fade, many memories from the 2026 Winter Olympics will linger. There were shocking upsets, impressive personal bests, and a medal race that saw Team USA post its most impressive gold medal count in decades. Coming in second to Norway, the United States earned 33 total medals, including 12 gold, 12 silver, […]

When Selema Masekela connected with Australian lifeguard and firefighter Trent “Maxi” Maxwell—known to many from Bondi Rescue—the conversation quickly moved beyond the surface of sirens and surf. As they trained together and stepped into live fire scenarios, Maxi spoke candidly about the discipline, split-second decision-making, and emotional resilience required on the front lines. Their time […]