Racers in Rental Cars: Recent Episodes
Cameron Ferré and Don O’Neal
Racers in Rental Cars is hosted by Cameron Ferré and Don O’Neal. While traveling the country racing cars and working in the auto industry, Cameron and Don, like most of their colleagues, spend way too much time in rental cars, in transit, navigating through the daily minutia of traveling this great country on their way to the racetrack. We all want to be “pro racers” on the weekend but what about the Monday through Thursday grind that allows us the luxury to live the dream on the weekends? Those are the stories we want to tell. We also want to spend a significant amount of time talking about the best ways to “upgrade” those rubber mat models the rental agencies give us. We all know you paid the $10 a day for the extra insurance and are foot braking the hell out of those things every weekend and know precisely how many donuts you can do in the parking lot of the Best Western in Indy. Yeah, we’re talking to you. And we want to do it every week. Come listen here.
We talk driver development, juniors, marketing, sports entertainment and go off the rails some… take a listen and learn about a family taking over by storm in NHRA.
Kendra Jacobs from FloSports, All things live streaming we discuss moving into 2024! Mental Health, Physical Fitness and LIVE NHRA Coverage!
Let’s Cancel Culture… no let’s not. Talking Race Tracks and Positive Moves in Motorsports, Stay Healthy and Work on Your Mental Health!
It’s Good FOR OUR SPORT !! I am back, send those comments to me!!! Patience with me is appreciated!!
Sick Summer, Why Are We Bashing? Young Gun Brandon Miller, Self Care Advice and Father’s Day.
It was Woody Yes?Scott “Woody” Woodruff, if you know JEGS, Woody was involved in painting the Motorsports world Black and Yellow. After many decades, he is involved with Elite Motorsports and everything Elite, Cuadra and anything else the Freeman Family has to offer.And of course the rant, thoughts and crazy things that are in my mind.
Moroso’s own, Penelope Moroso stops by to talk social media influencers with us. Don talks about giving the BIRD! Memorial Day clarification and a great weekend of racing!
Frankenstein’s Media Guru Mike Shabareck talks motorsports, media, PR and live streaming. Health Tips, it’s All Star Week and Chicago!
Brian Bohlander - Big Dawg at Old World Industries, We talk Fighting in NASCAR, Kentucky Derby, A New Segment about Health, and Mother’s Day!
This week Race Winning Brand’s Kevin Bailey Director of Marketing stops by to talk everything from production to what to do to get through the door at RWB. Heartfelt rant this week….
This week’s guest is Kelly Crandall co author of the NASCAR 75th book, Podcast host, lead writer for Racer.com and Sirius XM NASCAR radio.We talk about personality, social media and the issues facing motorsports. Don’s Rant? Oh it’s a good one…
What are we doing? Starting Over! Needed Therapy! JR Todd the pick for Vegas… NASCAR on Dirt and 4 Wide Racing, Novelty? Master’s Didn’t Disappoint, NHRA ready for Netflix or No?
We talk World Series of Pro Mod, NASCAR Drivers Personal Lives, GatorNationals, and My Rant is Epic… Also, Health and Mental Tips this week!
Welcome to this week's episode of Racers and Rental Cars. Shocking News. I'm not in Georgia, nor am I in Indiana. I'm right back in the tower at Bradenton Motorsports Park, home of the World Series of Pro Mods. I'm tired. I've had two weeks of sick Duck or maybe it's the Duck that made me sick either way. We'll chat about the World Series of Pro Mods, Pro Stock, Top Dragster, and anything else we can figure out how to throw down the racetrack.Enjoy!
This week we talk, Live Streaming with Warren Evans, PR people, New Media starting up and SICK WEEK!! Also, Don’s Rant hopefully helps a few people….Let’s GO!!
This Week…2023 Kickoff for racing season, Don is solo and Don was Flo, Don talked this and Don talked that… either way, tune in to hear Don’s Rant!Sign up for Shop Squad Online at https://racersinrentalcars.com/helpdonout
Brad Zimmerman, Motorsports Partnerships and Marketing, for Pratt Miller joins the show to talk Target Retail Stores Marketing and B2B in Motorsports, along with where should we get our content!Be sure to check out https://racersinrentalcars.com/helpdonout
This week we talk to one of the most hated driver’s on in the Social Media World, doesn’t matter if she is a 5 Time Champ, Erica Enders. We take the gloves off with Erica. Sit back and enjoy, let us know your thoughts!!
This week Cam is here!!! No Seriously, he is here. Jeff Miles stops by to talk Race Track Ownership and Economics of growing Darlington Dragway. We of course have #donsrant Talking Driver Development, GO DAWGS ! National Championship and more!
Happy New Year to All- Let’s Get 2023 going. Coming and Goings’ from the holiday break and trade show flu! What Summit? Don is doing what in 2023?
Since we are away at PRI this week, we are replaying one of our Alex Striler episode. This week, Alex Striler stops by to share his experience with marketing and sponsorship within motorsports. Alex surprises Cam and Don at the end of the show!
Nick Taylor is one of the grinders in the street/drag, drive and drag, no prep, back of the track,, and all the other ways you can find to race. A couple bucks here and there and he is going after his dream, while he can. Take a listen and totally follow on the Social’s!
Jeanne Linke, medical field guru by day, by night, superhero status engaged being the wife of big time racer and successful business world husband, Dan Northrop. Jeanne shares wonderful insight and her passion to help comes through to your ears. Tell a friend to listen!
This week we have a show containing epic roller coaster rides! If you are traveling, working in the shop, raking leaves or tired of hearing about politics, thank you! We have one of the most controversial owners of social media content creation on the show. If you want some laughter in your life, sit back and listen to the Legend, Double00ShitShow!! Oh yeah it’s Wedding Weekend!!
Thank you for tuning in, sending reviews and questions… Remember it’s Veteran’s Day Weekend!
Surprises everywhere this week, who could it be stopping by? The one and only Cameron Ferre who talks about what is going on in the Ferré World. Do you ever want to learn more about how to actually Market in Motorsports? There are so many in the space of education when it comes to motorsports marketing. This week Megan Meyer, World Champion and Marketing Expert to the masses stops by the show to talk about her program on and off the track. Listen for some big news from Randy Meyer Racing and Megan Meyer.
It was Woody Yes?
Scott “Woody” Woodruff, if you know JEGS, Woody was involved in painting the Motorsports world Black and Yellow. After many decades, he is involved with Elite Motorsports and everything Elite, Cuadra and anything else the Freeman Family has to offer.
And of course the rant, thoughts and crazy things that are in my mind.
Everyone has an opinion! 2 in a ROW! Can you believe it? Check out the Bubba and Kyle Larson pushing match, along with quick updates across the board on marketing and social media. Stop By Tub O’ Towels and Equilizer Hitch and get great products. Use Discount Code : dragrace when checking out with www.equalizerhitch.com and save money. Drop feedback on Social Media or email: don@streetwaymedia.com
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When it comes to monster trucks, most dream of driving one but many see it as an unattainable unicorn that only few are fortunate to get behind the wheel of. You may be right in some cases, but we caught a unicorn this week! We brought in highly sought after Monster Jam driver, Coty Saucier, for a chat this week. The boys chat about all things monster trucks, Coty's journey into the monster truck world, and what it takes to become a driver. An episode you don't want to miss! And, as always, you will find your usual motorsports dumpster fire antics this week too. Enjoy!
This week Cam takes the reins as Don takes a RIRC vacation. Cam catches you up on recent motorsports happenings in the offroad and SX world and has special guest, NHRAs newest Top Fuel pilot, Krista Baldwin join him. They discuss her journey into racing, being 3rd generation racing royalty, and her daily routine over at Mcleod Racing.
One of the best in the business for PR. Elon is an expert in Sponsor Relations, Driver Relations, and anything in between. We talk about the ups and down's in motorsports. You will not be sorry tune in!!
Speed Media's CEO, Natalie Sather stops by to talk PR and losing your cool during interviews. Her journey in motorsports and how you always need to be looking ahead not in the rearview mirror.
Give a listen to Hannah Newhouse, she grinds away at the Motorsports Dream from Racer to Pit Reporter to Announcing anything!!! Great listen!
We talk to Casey from the Going Bracket Racing Channel. The goal of the Going Bracket Racing YouTube Channel is to provide information and tutorials that help the entry-level racer keep their operation running; while also showcasing products and interviewing guests on hot topics. We have regular weekly videos and interviews, which premiere every Tuesday and/or Friday.
Extended Interview. Ben Reiling stops by and we start talking about Marketing and can't stop. Great interview about NASCAR and NHRA. Including what to do to help your program.
This week, Cam and Don head down under to catch up with Australian power house Top Fuel team owner and driver Phil Lamattina. The boys talk racing, safety, marketing, and how to get Phil a Netflix documentary. Oh! and all try to one up each other as they bust each others chops. Who wins the banter? listen to find out.
Thomas Patsis stops by to talk about being the welder to the stars and creative sparks. Tom has a who's who for a client base. Laugh with us during this show and how Tom uses Marketing to impact his passion.
New Year's Resolutions, Cam is making the rounds of Podcasting Shows, and we talk about our 2020 wrap-up, along with what is to come in 2021!!! Motorsports Marketing Advice and a discussion on what to do when you slide into the DM Zone!
Alex Striler stops by to share his experience with marketing and sponsorship within motorsports. Alex surprises Cam and Don at the end of the show!
Talking ways to make sure you do not get a deal. Cam gives his best advice. We want to sponsor you! Tune and Learn!
Yep, we kicked the Thanksgiving Holiday around this week, talk about Giving Away Sponsorship, and Pick up a Positive From Dom Lagana. It was a tough week for Don and Cam thinks he is winning his neighborhood..... Dumpster Fire.. Starts NOW!!
Scott Woodruff the king of black and yellow for Jeg's High Performance stops by to talk history and drop pieces of strategy, advice, and perspective for our audience. The guys catch up on their coming and going's. Off-season in full swing.
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Cam and Don talk about Veteran's Day, Sponsors leaving, all of the motorsports coming to a season end for 2020. Forced Retirement? And of course, we thought about some Marketing. We ask for help from listeners!!!! Help US!
Pain medication is still rolling in Don, as he and Cam keep trying to figure out what to turn to next. We are winding down the hours on the 2020 season. We tackle how to manage sponsor expectations when financial needs are not available.
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This week's episode may be a dumpster fire, Don fresh off Shoulder Surgery stops in to keep the show rolling! Take a listen to the Big D recap.
Cam and Don argue about a do-over for the Pro Stock Drivers heading into Dallas. Talk about Marketing in Motorsports! Tune IN!
Talking Sponsors, schedules, and wrecks in St Louis and Talledega. Marketing talk as 2020 season starts closing.
We talk about how impactful it is to the circle of motorsports when you have no idea where or when you are racing? Chicago closes, racing fines, and more marketing!
Tune in and let's chat about Mike, Law and Order, and keeping Politics and religion out of our sponsor deals. Let us know what you think!
The guys hash out the announcement of No PRI Show and continue to talk about Marketing the right way towards 2021. Stop and listen!
What is going on in NHRA? Racers taking sponsors from teams? We are getting the fire stoked up! Take a listen.
The guys continue to talk about sponsorship strategy and knowledge in motorsports this week, with derailing of the train by Cam to dive off into the Politics being played out in Motorsports. Check out ideas for Co-Marketing and nuggets of Social Media tips.
Cam and Don talk about how sponsorship fits with property or racing teams. Discussing thoughts and perspective as we are deep into planning for 2021 Season. Hear praise for a certain motorsports team and their successes in the sponsorship hunt. Save money with discount codes, and why does Cam want Don's Ownership group on an episode? Tell your friends and let's go!!
SEMA is canceled, trade shows are canceling left and right. How are you going to connect with new sponsors moving forward for 2021? Cam and Don throw it down on you with ideas and thoughts to navigate a difficult 2020 season into 2021. With new programs to use and tips and tricks to remind you in your journey.
Tell your friends, as we are moving forward to get into 2021.
Boy oh boy is there lots going on in the world right now! Unfortunately, for the most part its not good our there... This has brought up a variety of topics for Cam and Don to discuss this week including but not limited to: Indy 500 with no fans? SEMA Canceled? Sponsorship ethics among your peers... Do you believe in them? Oh you know there is always a good Don's rant buried in this weeks episode too. Enjoy!
We are back after a crazy 2 week swing, fresh content and a NEW DON's RANT! Shocker! The guys talk to Mike Levy from FloSports. Discussing branding for drivers, race series and the changing landscape of motorsports. Tell your Friends!
We are focused again this week on bringing hacks, tricks and tips to make your social game that much better. Tune in and listen to Deion from Kingsridge who will educate the short cuts to success.
We talk about social media tips, tricks, and hacks to improve your Social Content Program as a racer. Listeners will save money with the Discount Code and Products this week!
Dr. Jamie Meyer stops by to share changes and focus of the PRI and SEMA teams despite the COVID-19 impacts. Talks marketing, legal battles in DC and where his vision is for PRI and the impact on the world of motorsports. We talk NASCAR's changes and Don goes off.
We talk about who is racing and where along with conversing about opportunities to impact growth in our sport. Cam is doing something that possibly could end his life, and Don is preparing for the track.
This Week: Race Promoter- Chris Forsyth
This weeks guest started out checking fuel samples and made his way through the technical side of NHRA Drag Racing to wind up wearing a promoters hat for large money bracket racing on the West Coast. Hear stories and perspective from someone who wants to see our great sport grow for years to come. Chris Forsyth stops by and we get 2 West Coasters on the show this week...Don's out numbered this week! .
Hall of Fame, Announcer, Race Track Owner, Nostalgia Funny Car Winner, NHRA Executive, Vice President for one of the Most Successful Drag Racing Operations in History. Did we capture your attention? All of these words describe one person, Mike Lewis. Mike’s career in motorsports spans the driver’s seat to the board room to being an on track announcer at the Indy 500. Lewis has lived on both coasts and shares his stories along with advice on this week’s show.
This week, Cam and Don bring in a very successful, multi talented businessman, not to mention a bad ass funny car driver. Mcleod Racing and FTI Performance owner, Paul Lee joins us sharing his journey to the top along with his thoughts on business, drag racing, and even the whole COVID-19. We all need a few more Paul Lees in our life so we recommend taking notes. Enjoy!
This week, Cam and Don go nostalgic. Well kind of... We chat the usual nonsense along with having nostalgia funny car and all around wheel man James Day join us. He tells us his story (which is pretty rad) along with discussing marketing topics related to not only “nostalgia” racing but also big show. Oh and we also debate how many “types” of drag racing there is since that seems to be a hot topic
Lately. Enjoy!
This week, Cam and Don bring in a guest that always seems to get the shot, renowned photographer Mark Rebilas joins us for his point of view on photography and what his theory is on how Covid-19 is affecting the motorsports world. Oh, and he’s also an iRacing stud. Hear it all on this week’s episode.
iRacing take over! All you need to know to get started from a 15 year veteran of the iRacing Series, Jason Galvin. Jason takes the guys over the equipment needed to begin a career in iRacing. How much will it take and what are the best buys and where to buy! Give a listen and have pen and paper ready!!!
Tyler Crossnoe stops by this week to share the up’s and down’s of PDRA and VMP operations during these historic COVID-19 times. Tyler shares “track prep” thoughts for the Pro’s and how it impacted the World of Doorslammer event at Orlando. Tyler has been around all over the world prepping and guiding race track owners for over a decade. Give a listen who gets the WTF Card.
We talk marketing, sponsors, challenges, flexibility and planning with Paul Zindrick, VP with Kroger and JTG-D. Paul has been in motorsports since 2008 and has worked with Best Buy, Aston Martin and now JTG Daugherty Racing. Listen to what they are looking for from drivers, sponsors and business deals. Oh, you might here about the challenges of losing racing dates and the “hot-jello” we have in motorsports and the world.
What you are a female and you like cars? Well then this show is for you, we have Alex Taylor on the show to talk social media, college and her future. Along with conversations of COVID and the impact on motorsports this week. You want to be a YouTube Superstar? Alex gives our listeners pointers! Tune in!
You say you are quarantined? Well we are too…. No racing, companies are trying to stay a float, and most of America is looking at their relationships. No better way for us to look at relationships than start with our own show! Meet Angelina Ferre, yes, Cameron’s better half, and she is a Canadian…. Who knew? You will wait for the words that you hear. She is on the staff at McLeod Clutches, drives a Super Comp Dragster that Cam used to own, and has been involved in motorsports her whole life. The guys talk about ideas that to get racing back on track and try out a few new questions for the guests. Rate, review and subscribe for the show!
Sticking with everyone in the world going “MAD”, we go MAD with Mad Media’s own CEO, Matt Martelli. Matt’s team is responsible for “The Mint 400” and viral video’s and content generation that you have seen and didn’t know where it came from. We talk about the military challenge, content, racer marketing, do’s and do not’s of the social media world. Cam and Don are back together, and the craziness continues.
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With circumstances beyond our control, this week we present you some of the best and unreleased clips from recent weeks.
This week show includes Jim Beaver. Who? The creator of Down and Dirty Show in 2011, Beaver has accomplished significant marketing and media challenges. Beaver, is a player in the Sports Agent world, established Podcaster and E NASCAR Team Owner. Sought after for marketing insights and opportunities, Beaver shares knowledge for racers. Let’s get Down and Dirty! Oh almost forget, Cam is back this week! Drop us a line and tell us about the show! Did you like Beaver? Or not so much? Here we go!
This week Ralph Sheheen is on the show. What? You don’t know who Ralph Sheheen is? You call yourself a motorsports fan? Over 30 years in broadcasting, calling every form known to man kind on every network to carry motorsports. He even owns one of the best motorsports media companies around, Speed Sport. Great stories, along with perspective from the reporting side of motorsports. Where “live-streaming” is going and who is going to take it there? Give a listen to hear one of the best in the biz.
Do you love watching events that you are passionate about? Motorcross? Winged Sprints? Late Models? Drag Racing? UFC? Or even just movies on Netflix? Do you even care about the pricing? How much too much? What about the racers? How are they going to recover the value that “Free Live Streaming” is providing to their partners? Wow! Lot’s of questions to go along with individual positioning, whether promoter, racer, track operator or the media company, everyone has something to lose or gain. We have Mr. James Lawerence, Chair- Elect with SEMA, CEO of Speedvideo and controlling the advertising world of motorsports joins the guys to answer these questions. What about owning mistakes? Does society really care if you come out and say “yep, I did it?” We talk about it all and give our listeners discount codes for awesome Motion Raceworks Apparel. Go Visit LBtrailers.com Right now on Facebook and tell them thank you for being part of Racers In Rental Cars!
What's worse than a dumpster fire? Not having the matches to light it in the first place. This week Cam and Don talk Pomona, NASCAR and more.
Do you ever think about what you will be remembered for in life? How great you were at Golden Tee? What your handicap is on the course? How many Wally’s you have to show? How great of a parent you were? This week we have one of the legends of the sport of Drag Racing, 3-time World Champion, sitting number 2 on the all-time win list in NHRA history. His journey over 3 decades in the sport has allowed him to drive for names like Johnson and Prudhomme, however his greatest accomplishment is striving to be a great parent. Take a listen as we dive into the story and journey of Larry Dixon.
This week is a hodgepodge of topics from NHRA, NASCAR, and Practice Tree Races. Take a listen, kill time hearing about Cam and his lack of woodworking skills, as well as hear about the topic of subscription based streaming. We shout out, Alexis, Shawn, Daniel, Cam, Elite, Duane, Australia, KB, and anyone else that has an engine. Oh do not miss hearing Cam talk about Supercross, wish we were posting video…..
This week Cam and Don take a stroll down the motorsports underground and chat about getting sponsors and promoting events with more of a grass roots form of motorsports. As many know Cam is a big motorcycle fan and out in California they have a super cool (and nuts) sport called Speedway Motorcycle Racing which also happens to be HUGE in Europe. These riders are highly under rated when it comes to showcasing their talents when ridding a 500cc methanol burning machine WITH NO BRAKES!! Sound nuts, right? And mind you, it is and we love that! As Speedway what most call it died out a little bit in the 90s it is in the process of going through a modern-day resurgence here in the states with a new generation of riders coming around the sport. We rang up one of these ridders, #46 Aaron Fox. He not only is a two-time National Speedway champion, but also has lived the pro racer life across the pond racing professionally in England.
This week we get straight into 2020! The guys are kicking it off going a few laps around the track with Tornado Tori! Mechanical engineer from the frozen tundra of Minnesota. Team owner, driver and chasing the dreams of World of Outlaw fame, she talks wrenching and social media. Tune in and hear about who the show has for their new sponsor. 2020 is here! Kicking it off!
WHOA! We have the number 1 guru from Mickey Thompson Tires, Tom Kundrik, Motorsports Manager. Tom talks all things Motorsports Marketing and related to “being a sponsored” racer. Cam and Don talk the last 10 years of Mickey Thompson and how they plan or focus on the markets that they are successful with market share. Numerous name dropping going on in this the episode that closes out 2019 and kicks off 2020.
Well, it’s the short, no one wants to work week, including co-hosts and guests. It was a struggle as everyone wants to enjoy the holiday time and we concur, so this week we talk about what to do to create memories to look back on when we are old… (cough, cough Don). They guys talk about their performance on the track for 2019 and outlook for 2020. Also, talk about overcoming adversity and “the blind machinist” Dan Parker.
Go Forth and Be Merry! But take us with you and listen to the podcast while you travel or get bored while being stuck with people you don’t like… wait what? Who said that?
We are back! After a small break for the PRI Show, Cam and Don have Jeanette DesJardins founder of Car Chix and Crank It Media. Jeanette is a expert in the field of Marketing and Social Media. She advises some of the biggest names in motorsports on their digital presence. The guys talk shop with Jeanette about all things digital, PRI and where the space is going in 2020. Who gets a card? Alexa or Alexis? Take a listen!
Lane Shaw (not Lance) stops by to talk about being a privateer in the Monster Energy Supercross Series. Grinding to be successful, while continuing to improve on the track. Lane talks about his horrific crash at Daytona and how many Lifeflights he has taken. Enjoy hearing Cam talk of glory days gone and Don screwing up names on this week’s show.
This week we talk all things to be thankful for as Thanksgiving is here. Cam talks about his World Finals weekend and Don talks about the Racers In Rental Cars YouTube Channel. Enjoy time with your family and take us with you!
We are talking to Stevie “Fast” Jackson 2019 NHRA Pro Mod Champion about his perspective on Marketing, Sponsors and the future. NHRA World Finals, NASCAR and discussion about Cam’s relationship with the 2 Time Champ Steve Torrence.
This week on RIRC Cam and Don bring you some more championship caliber podcasting by reeling in a multi time NHRA champion as this week's guest. This week, NHRA’s reigning and current Nostalgia Nitro Funny Car Champion Bobby Cottrell joins the shown to chat with us about all things Nostalgia Funny Car. The highs the lows, the struggles and successes, Bobby tells all.
This week catch a quick one as everyone is playing SEMA Reindeer games. The guys run through just a few things happening in the motorsports world, with promises of a brighter future for next week’s show….. yeah we will see.
As the fella’s close in on their anniversary for one year of Podcast Gold, they give thanks to the diverse individual that is Brian Lohnes. Brian Lohnes started at the bottom of the announcing pole and has moved to the pinnacle of motorsports being on Television for NHRA. He is who the racers wants holding the mic when they need to grab some much needed attention. Take a listen, give him a follow on Social Media and enjoy number 49! Thank god for Brian Lohnes.
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Cam and Don go from losing last week to winning this week with the 6 Time Champion Clay Millican. Clay talks about the journey that he and his wife went through to achieve the success of being on the road of professional racer for 21 years. Don and Cam debate “riding or driving” when it comes to race car drivers. The boys get a firs of their own from Clay, surprising it caught them both off guard.
This week we talk about things we have lost. Tune in this is entertaining. Cam talks about what he has lost and Don talks about losing focus, along with a lot more! Enjoy the losing in this episode. What have you lost?
Have you ever wondered about what’s important to companies today as far as marketing and public relations? We get to converse with one of the upcoming Media Specialists in motorsports, Courtney Enders, PR GURU for numerous high profile drivers and sponsors. Yes, the Enders last name should give it away, this is Erica’s sister. Courtney talks, social media, pr, the next big female in racing, along with marketing values for drivers. It is crammed packed as we are closing in on episode 52 soon! Headed to Charlotte we are! Tell your friends!
Did you tune in to hear wonderful and great stories from this week’s guest? That is awesome! However, it will not be happening this week, as the fuel is low light is shining on Cam and Don. They go through the comings and goings of motorsports and marketing, while preparing to wrap up the 2019 season. We hope that they provided some sort of smiles and laughs. See you next week!
This week we spend time with the mastermind behind Motion Raceworks, Mr Doug Cook. Motion has grown to be one of the premier go to companies in the high performance world, Doug talks about the digital world, happenings in the motorsports world. Cam and Don talk Johnny Bracket Racer, NASCAR and of course this upcoming weekend in St Louis. Tune in and tell a friend!
This week the guys get Nostalgic with the great Bret Kepner. Kepner has been in the motorsports circle for over 50 years and his mental sharpness of the history of the motorsports world shines through during the podcast. Bret talks, personalities of the sport, changes for interviewing and his journey to happiness. Cam and Don let Bret driver the train where ever he wants. This is a great podcast enjoy.
We got another guest! And he’s a great one. None other than the world famous Brad Littlefield. Brad is no stranger around the racetracks being cut from the mold at Littlefield Blowers, but also a huge name in the PR world. He’s done it all and seen most of it along the way. Check out his story and tips on navigating the Motorsports Marketing/PR world. Oh Cam and Don may or may not talk some trash, as per usual.
Yes, we are a mess again... Find out all about Cam and Dons week in Indy for the 65th NHRA US Nationals, or lack thereof for the boys. Aside from that we dive into other industry ramblings and are joined by an impromptu guest, Mario Campos. Mario is a die hard drag racer that has a major passion for the sport and is sharing that passion with his kids along the way. Find out what he does within the Motorsports industry and beyond in this weeks episode of RIRC.
It is a week of craziness, Dale Jr, Choking, and losing rides do to business and contracts. All of that plus the BIG GO, on this week’s episode of “We Choked.”
This week Cam and Don chat with the one that walked away, monster Nitro Harley Rider, Mr. Beau Layne. Beau sustained a massive impact with the wall a few weeks ago in Seattle and walked away. He is home recovering, we took the time to talk about his climb to riding a Nitro Harley and what the future holds. The guys run down a slow week in racing. Take a listen!
This week we interview someone who started at the bottom and is working the way to the top. Matt Sackman, talks his path to the big leagues of Top Fuel Racing, along with conversing about his families great relationship with Hangsterfer's Laboratories. From Juniors, Top Dragster, A-Fuel Dragsters and Top Fuel, Matt shares the grind.
Its a Dumpster Fire Show this week. Cam and Don talk about all things that are Racing Related, little rants of this and that, Social Media Apps to help with Self-Promotion. Cam and Don go off on the “Costs of NHRA,” and their personal struggles come to the table in the end that may or may not shock you!
This week we are on the Mountain in Denver and when it comes to the Mountain in Drag Racing Marketing, Kelly Antonelli Marketing Director at John Force Racing is helping to keep JFR on the mountain. It is a short interview as everyone was ready to get to Denver, even Jett makes an appearance along with a saw. Cam and Don chat about the past couple weeks and look forward to the future.
When a NASCAR Writer goes NHRA Racing, what do they think about the differences? This week Kelly Crandall stops by to discuss Toyota Racing in NASCAR and NHRA when she hangs out at NHRA Bristol over Father’s Day weekend. Kelly has seen and done it in the world of NASCAR, Cam and Don dig in to get the scoop on the driver’s of the round and round world. Who does Kelly send the WTF card? We think we have converted her to the NHRA Racing.
NHRA and Sportsman Racers Headed to parted seas? We look at a planned NHRA National Event without Sportsman Cars, “Sportsless Nationals.” Mother Nature inserted herself in the racing equation and the guys bring in John dibartolomeo from Drag Racing Edge Magazine to discuss. John has multiple decades in the sport of drag racing. Safety becomes a huge topic as we discuss the impact of “self mandated protection and sanctioning body protection. How comfortable are you in the car? Either way don’t miss out!
Tim Jensen from Grunt Style Apparel. A Veteran Owned Company that is impacting the lives and minds of people everyday with a proud patriotic foundation. Grunt Style has been involved at all level’s of NASCAR competition. We discuss the in’s and out’s of a company, along with growing pains and sports marketing tidbits for our listeners. Stay until the end to see, “Who gets the WTF Card?”
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This week we get “Comfortable with Tami Powers” from Alan Johnson Performance. We talk corporate world marketing in the motorsports world. Tami possesses significant professional experience in motorsports. Cam and Don along with Tami try to solve motorsports marketing problems. Who does Tami send a WTF to? Have a great Father’s Day Weekend.
Do you know Bangshift? Do you know @Chad Reynolds? No? Well come grab a few laughs with Chad, Cam and Don as they talk about where motorsports is going. Hear who Chad wants to send the “WTF” card to?
This week we are talking with Dustin Gipson from Boxo USA. Cam and Don talk about the tool segment in motorsports and BOXO’s marketing strategy for the future. Boxo has made a huge splash with the off road market and now moving into the drag racing market. Give a listen and grab your special discount code to save on the BOXO Website. Do not miss out on the story telling with Dustin, Cam and Don.
Driving for the Memorial Day Weekend? Cam and Don talk to Austin Power’s Brother, Marc Wesler, International Man of Mystery. Marc stops by to talk race fuel and International Business of Motorsports. From the circle track to motocross and anywhere in between we talk race fuels. The future of VP Racing Fuels and their ever growing brand and product line. The Midwester keeps the conversation rolling, of course we have our share of technical difficulties. Enjoy!
NHRA’s Fastest Female Sportsman Racer Megan Meyer stops by to discuss all things marketing for motorsports. Graphic Design to marketing agencies, Megan talks about growing up and moving forward in the fast pace world of motorsports. Growing your social media presence to making sure that you are doing it right when it comes to being in the spotlight. Who gets a Christmas Card and who doesn’t?
Catch an exciting hour with a behind the scenes motorsports social media expert Leah Vaughn, from the NHRA Nitro Powerhouse of Don Schumacher Racing to now working with arguably the world’s most famous motorsports driver, might have heard of him NASCAR’S Dale Earnhardt Jr. Leah divulges her Do’s and Don’t’s for Social Media, along with great stories of Dirty Mo Media and the Dale Jr Download. You will not want to miss this episode of Racers In Rental Cars.
We had Special Guest John DiBartolomeo from Drag Racing Edge Magazine. John has been an influencer in the motorsports segment of Drag Racing for decades. Both of his children race, as does John. Cam and Don enjoyed a spirited debate about 4 Wide, Drag Racing Challenges and what NASCAR is doing differently to impact driver development. Is the Big Show Dying? Do we have to many drag racing options? Take a listen and give us your feedback. Plus hear all about the crazy week for Cam and Don as they failed to deliver their huge Podcast last week.
It always sounds glorious, traveling and living the “race life” but what are some of the struggles along the way travel wise? What are some of the things you will face while traveling across the country whether you’re in in a 747 or asphalt cowboy truckin down the road. Cam and Don discuss is this week’s episode.
Talking careers in motorsports, racing wheel accidents with Weld Racing's Josh Hamming, along with lawsuits over world records. Cam is racing in Vegas and Don prepares for NGK 4 Wide Nationals next week in Charlotte. Motorsports, Drag Racing and Marketing.
Did you wreck the Rental? Ummm Maybe? Well aren’t you a “professional” driver? This statement really got Cam and Don thinking about what constitutes and counts as being a considered a “professional driver”. Are you one? Do you want to be one? Are you sure about that? Cam and Don dive into what they think qualifies you as a “pro” in this week’s episode along with a multitude of topics they decided to ping pong around with.
We're back! Cam and Don are back after a week off and they are ready to chat motorsports business. This week Cam and Don elaborate on sponsorship and putting yourself out there and a little nonsense along the way. In a special treat the boys also help show sponsor Racepak release the names of their 2019 Team Racepak winners.
Due to a family situation, and the Gatornationals in Gainesville, FL we will be taking the week off. We will be back next week. Thanks for your patients.
Do you ever wonder about yourself as a brand and your self-promotion? Us too. This week, Cam and Don discuss what their take is on the subject and what they see is good and bad about building your brand. They also call up Nashville Country Recording artist and NHRA Drag racer, PJ North, and talk about his journey and creating his unique brand.
There’s is a lot going on in the motorsports industry currently. With that, Cam and Don want to know: “When is enough, enough?” This week the boys weigh in their opinions when it comes to things like the number of races in a year, amount trash talking, and haters to name a few. Cam and Don also bring in a special guest, Roger Conley, of RC2 Motorsports, a motorsports industry key player. Roger brings in an added inside look at the racing industry sides most don’t get to see.
With racing being a close community within the traveling circus, there can be a lot of movement within teams in the offseason. This raises lots of questions…. One big one we want to be answered is: Who owns what when it comes to intellectual property and or “The Data”? Cam and Don offer up their opinions in ep 14.
The first day of school - Its that time of year, The Motorsports industries version of the first day of school. After all the sake ups in the offseason its time to get to work on the racetrack. Cam and Don chatted about it all before the seasons get underway this weekend. Starting with the NHRA Winternationals.
Safety... Its a huge debate within the Motorsports industry. Cam and Don have a few thoughts on the subject that may ruffle some feathers...
Ever wonder what it takes to get into the high-speed world of tuning race cars for a living? Us too. For Racers in Rental Cars first on-air guest, we welcome Joe Opawski, Owner of Hyperaktive Performance Solutions and tuner to all things door cars. How did Joe get into racing, what does he love about it, and what are the struggles of being an on the road tuning consultant are some of the things we dig into. Oh, and we also chat a little bit about his favorite rental car exploits. Have a listen.
Many people think motorsports marketing stops at a sticker on the side of your car to “promote” your sponsor… What about helping gain sales numbers for that sponsor? We can help do that by developing B2B relationships. What does B2B stand for and what can it do to help you in getting the most out of a sponsor for you? Cam and Don explain in Ep 10.
The off-season always creates a lot of trade show talk within the automotive industry. There are many ways to approach such shows and Cam and Don want to talk about it. What are some things to help prepare you before going to the show? How should you conduct yourself while you are there? Should you bring your sponsor proposal with you? What should I wear? Now before listening to this episode we challenge you to ask yourself: Do I look at my racing as a business or a hobby? Why? Find out in this episode. Lets dig in.
NHRA... The National Hot Rod Association, is one of, if not the biggest racing sanctioning bodies in the racing world. Cameron and Don discuss their thoughts on the state of NHRA as a whole and rate their thoughts and findings. HOw did NHRA score? find out in EP8.
Social media can be the best thing for your racing career or the worst thing for your career, if used incorrectly. Lets discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of Social Media in Motorsports.
Its 2018, racing and the automotive industry are making a huge transition when using modern technology. What is so great about having all these new triple throw down parts? Are they necessary? Can you afford not to have certain technical stuff? Can we just go back to carburetors and driving by the seat of your pants? Lets dig into it.
What does drag racing have that other forms of motorsports doesn’t have and vice versa? Which form of motorsports wins when it comes to making a living in racing, in popularity, opportunity? All forms of racing have their pros and cons, so let’s talk about them. What’s your opinion? We’re going to tell you ours…. Drag Racing, Circle Track, Off-Road, Moto, Sprint car, Monster stuck, etc. We love’em all but to what extent?
What exactly do people mean when they talk about “Marketing” their racing team, or sport? How is marketing so important within racing, and what are some ways to help improve your marketing footprint within the motorsports world. Cameron and Don discuss in this week’s episode.
It always sounds glorious, traveling and living the “race life” but what are some of the struggles along the way travel wise? What are some of the things you will face while traveling across the country whether you’re in in a 747 or asphalt cowboy truckin down the road. Cam and Don discuss is this week’s episode.
Everyone wants to do it… “Be a racer.” How do you go from super fan to “I’m a race car driver” Cameron and Don discuss a few things you want to consider before going out and investing a ton of money on potentially the wrong things?
Come and meet Cameron Ferré and Don O’Neal as they discuss who they are and how they got into drag racing. Find out about what Jack Frost and Cameron Ferré have in common. Who had a military career? Why going after what you want, no matter, what can lead to your dreams becoming a reality.