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Jim Beaver and Ami Houde bring you the #1 Off-Road and Action Motorsports Radio Show on the planet covering the world of off-road, rally, drifting, motocross & snocross with the hands down the biggest interviews in motorsports! #GameOn
In this epsiode Jim remebers Ken Block, with one of his favorite interviews of his friend, motorsports legend and the HHIC. #KB43VER
In this episode Jim Beaver remembers his good friend, innovater, Hall of Famer, and off-road racer Robbie Pierce.
We're getting 2023 started off with a bang, with the first of what will be THREE installments with Ritchie, Mark and Timmy ... Maurice Petty's sons.They'll take us through what it was like to grow up as part of one of NASCAR's most famous families and the standards they were expected to live up to. Let's put it this way ... you did NOT mess with Lee Petty's putting green. At all. Period. End of discussion.Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then dig through the October 4, 1979 issue of Grand National Scene.Rain washes out the race at North Wilkesboro, but not Dale Earnhardt's track record qualifying effort. We've got features on Richard Petty's 800th NASCAR start and crew chief Bob Johnson, as well as a letter to the editor from a rival crew chief FURIOUS with Darrell Waltrip and a Gene Granger dreaming about the perfect cast for a NASCAR movie.Just wait until you hear who Gene picked to play Steve! NOTE: This show is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand.Interested in The Scene Vault Podcast T-shirts?Check out thescenevault.com and click on SHOP to see what we have available!Please consider supporting this show via:patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcastpaypal.me/thescenevaultpodcastvenmo.com/thescenevaultpodcast
In this "From the Vault," Jim Beaver goes back to 2020 with Dakar champion Toby Price talking about his career on 2 and 4 wheels.
In this "From the Vault," Jim Beaver goes into his archives with 2022 UFC Ringcard Girl of the Year Brittney Palmer talking about her career in MMA, her art business, and social media.
In this epsiode of the General Tire Jim Beaver Show, Jim is joined by Kenny Sargent and Crash Gladys of the Speed Freaks in this very special mashup courtesy of General Tire. Recorded on-site at Rigid Industries HQ, Jim, Kenny, and Crash sit down to discuss life, racing, history, their careers, and whole lot more. It's exactly as you would expect, no holds barred and off the rails delivering what the Jim Beaver Show and Speed Freaks are known for. #GTDelivers Full video also available on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC80ejYD7OcVGIqKyHGnLEEw
In this "From the Vault," Jim Beaver goes into the Project Action archives for an epsiode with former WWE pro wrestler and fitness model Mandy Rose.
Jim Beaver, Chris Leone, and Matt Kalish with JB15 throw down a Christmas epsiode for the books with their wish list for motorsports in 2023, if they could attend any event in 2023 what it would be, best and worst Christmas presents ever, they settle the "Die Hard" debate, and a whole lot more.
It's the last iRacing Downshift of the year, and we've got plenty to talk about! We go through all the exciting developments in the 2023 Season 1 build and our active esports series, and Cisco Scaramuzza from our in-house broadcast team joins to talk about his role and share some favorite behind-the-scenes stories. Plus, Greg and Kevin resolve their pie debate from the last episode.
This week, we've got the conclusion to our EPIC conversation with John Dodson, Pete Wright and David Ifft ... and they kept telling stories with a full head of steam, just like last week.They remember their welcome-to-NASCAR and most embarrassing moments, life on the road away from family, MORE stretching-the-rulebook stories and SO much more.NOTE: This show is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand.Interested in The Scene Vault Podcast T-shirts? Check out thescenevault.com and click on SHOP to see what we have available!Please consider supporting this show via:patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcastpaypal.me/thescenevaultpodcastvenmo.com/thescenevaultpodcast
In this "From the Vault," Jim Beaver dives into the Project Action archives for this sit down with professional skateboarder Paul Rodriguez aka: P-Rod.
Jim Beaver comes at you live from the 2022 Dirt Expo in Phoenix at the Arizona Cardinals Stadium with Mad Media's Matt Martelli co-hosting. Guests include Jon Rall from Kawasaki, Baja 1000 winner Branden Sims, industry veteran Reid Nordin, and Dave Kuskie with the American Sand Association.
David Ifft, John Dodson and Pete Wright ... this was an all-star cast of some of the best storytellers we've had so far on the show.You ever hear the old saying where people wonder what it would be like to be a fly on the wall of the garage? Well ... that's what this was. They were just three longtime friends and co-workers sitting around a table reminiscing and telling stories.What kinds of stories did they share this week? We've got stories about Delma Cowart, MORE nitrous oxide stories about at least one three-time Winston Cup champion and another involving a team that won three DAYTONA 500s.We've got lead wheels, motorized movable weight within the frame rails, some sort camera-mounted laser that could trip a qualifying timer light, a NASCAR template that was secretly cut by a team to fit ITS car and nobody else's ... and according to one of our storytellers ... flat-out bribery.Last but not least ... we have fish guts, and plenty of 'em.NOTE: This show is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand.Interested in The Scene Vault Podcast T-shirts? Check out thescenevault.com and click on SHOP to see what we have available!Please consider supporting this show via:patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcastpaypal.me/thescenevaultpodcastvenmo.com/thescenevaultpodcast
Jim Beaver live watches Travis Pastrana's Gymkhana 2022 and gives his commentary and first impressions.
Going back to 2016 for this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," when Jim Beaver had skateboarding legend Bucky Lasek on the show and tv guy and professional emcee Jarod DeAnda on the show.
This is episode 2215 of the Cars Yeah podcast with Mark Greene. Jim is the guest this episode and talks on his career, racing, the automotive and powersports industry, JB15, and entrepreneurship. Subscribe to Cars Yeah here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cars-yeah-with-mark-greene/id887248255Visit their website here: https://carsyeah.com/ourportfolio/2215-jim-beaver/
In the third and final installment of our interview, Robert Pressley takes us through the see-saw world of the Winston Cup division. A conversation with Bobby Hamilton led him to the truck series, a decision that eventually landed him in victory lane at Daytona following the 2002 season opener.
Still more career uncertainty brought about his decision to step away from the seat and enjoy retirement. Now ... his life is all about hot dogs, politics and his family.
Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then take a deep dive into the February 21, 2002 issue of Winston Cup Scene. Ward Burton gets a win in the Daytona 500 ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. drives a Richard Childress Racing number 3 Chevrolet to victory in Daytona's Busch Series race ... and Robert Pressley makes a splashy truck series debut.
Dave Marcis celebrates his final Winston Cup start, while both Joe Gibbs and Winston Cup Scene photographer Larry McTighe very narrowly escape disaster.
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In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver has action sports legend Brian Deegan on the show as well as road racer Michele Abbate.
For those of you who come to iRacing Downshift for iRacing news: we've got Nim Cross and Tyler Hudson on to talk about stewarding, some exciting updates about our latest road racing content releases and updates, and of course, details on how you can save big on both new accounts and renewals for iRacing's Black Friday sale. For those of you who come for everything else: Greg, Kevin, and Chris attempt to distinguish pie from quiche.
In the second of our three installments with Robert Pressley, he and Michael Waltrip get together to trigger one of the most infamous crashes in NASCAR history and an IMPRESSIVE stare-down minutes later.
Robert then pulls off a last-lap pass of Harry Gant to win at Darlington, after an impromptu rain-delay tutorial from the one and only David Pearson the day before. Finally, Robert takes us through the palace intrigue that EVENTUALLY led to him REPLACING Harry Gant in Leo Jackson's Skoal-sponsored Chevrolet.
In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid dissect the April 2, 1992 issue of Winston Cup Scene.
Bill Elliott wins his fourth-straight race of the very young 1992 Winston Cup season at Darlington, after Harry Gant and his team try a strategy move that doesn't quite pan out. And speaking of Harry, Robert Pressley makes a thrilling last-lap pass on the Bandit to capture in The Lady in Black's Busch Series race.
Kenny Wallace has to dodge a HUGE inflatable beer can during Busch Series qualifying. Steve Waid gets his picture in the paper ... AGAIN ... during the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame's grand re-opening. EVERYBODY'S going after Richard Petty fan appreciation cars ... including thieves.
Corey LaJoie makes his first national appearance in a racing publication, and finally, Alan Kulwicki talks on the telephone.
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This is the raw, uncut, and unedited interview of 2022 NHRA Funny Car Champion Ron Capps from the General Tire Jim Beaver Show on November 18, 2022.
In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver throws it back to a huge episode with Indy 500 winner Alexander Rossi, Supercross legend Damon Bradshaw, & Sara Price.
In this epsiode newly crowned NHRA Funny Car champ Ron Capps joins Jim to talk about his career and latest championship. Jim also talks on the Baja 1000, 3-wheelers, crypto currency, X Games, Twitter, beer, and rock music at the Whisky A Go-Go in Hollywood.
Just one quick note before we begin ... pace car? Did somebody say PACE CAR?!?
In the first of what will be three blockbuster installments, Robert Pressley talks about the role moonshine played on racing in and around his hometown of Asheville, North Carolina. The son of local stock-car legend Bob Pressley, Robert also remembers his father's many on- and off-track confrontations and the impact they had on his own driving career.
Robert then takes us through a chance meeting with future NBA superstar and current NASCAR on NBC analyst Brad Daugherty, as well as the relationship they forged on the way up the racing ladder.
Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then dig into the August 17, 1989 newly renamed WINSTON CUP Scene.
For the second week in a row, we'll take a look at a Rusty Wallace victory at Watkins Glen ... but this one is MUCH different than the one we discussed in last week's episode. Rusty scored the win despite several issues that day, including a lawsuit he'd filed recently against team owner Raymond Beadle.
Darrell Waltrip's tire carrier was struck on pit road by Dale Earnhardt and fellow future NASCAR Hall of Famer Ray Evernham works either his first or ONE OF HIS FIRST races as a Winston Cup crew chief. Tom Cruise is at the track, supposedly thinking about a movie based on NASCAR.
Robert Pressley beats Tommy Houston and Tommy Ellis at Orange County to collect the first win of his Busch Series career. Winston Cup Director Dick Beaty shows his humorous side with a practical joke or two and Joe Whitlock shows us once again why he was the greatest writer ever to step foot in a NASCAR media center.
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In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," we go deep into the archives for this mega show with comedian and entertainment legend Adam Carolla, professional stuntwoman Jolene Van Vugt, & BMX legend Nate Wessel.
On this episode of the General Tire Jim Beaver Show we come at you live on-site from the 2022 Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Guests include Mark McMillin, Brad Lovell, and others.
In the third and final installment of our interview with Larry Pollard, he talks about the up-and-down world of being a NASCAR Busch Series race-car driver. He WINS ... but finds himself in and out of a couple of rides.
And THAT was before he became one of a very few people in the sport to survive a devastating basal skull fracture, an injury he sustained while filling in for his injured then-father-in-law, Harry Gant.
He takes us through the painful and frustrating journey to becoming Larry Pollard again, as well as the enjoyment he finds now in building gears for Late Model racers across the country.
Co-hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then take a long look at the August 13, 1987 issue of Grand National Scene. Rusty Wallace is forced to the pits for a VERY late splash of gas, but still scores the win at Watkins Glen. Larry Pollard wins the Busch Series race at Langley Speedway, but you could barely tell it from the coverage the event received in this issue.
The hauler carrying Davey Allison's cars and three crew members was involved in a serious accident as it neared Watkins Glen. Dale Earnhardt and Bill Elliott show up on NBC's The Today Show, but Dale isn't very happy with how it turned out.
AND ... "Pappy" Tom Higgins celebrates his 50th birthday!
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In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver brings you a big one! Levi Lavallee, UTV World Champ Mitch Guthrie Jr, the legendary Ivan "The Ironman" Stewart, and 2 wheel badass Tyler Bereman.
In the second installment of our interview with Larry Pollard, he talks about the pushback he received from some of his Petty Enterprises teammates after being named co-crew chief, the trick gas can used to win at Talladega and the part he played in Richard Petty's infamous win at Charlotte in the fall of 1983.
Larry, a veteran driver back home in Canada, then makes a deal to go from turning wrenches to turning wheels in the Busch Series.
Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then study the June 2, 1983 issue of Grand National Scene.
Bobby Allison and Bill Elliott are battling it out for the lead late in the World 600 when they get caught up in somebody else's mess and crash. That turns the lead up to Richard Petty, who then gets passed just after the restart by Neil Bonnett. The Allison-Elliott crash is Neil's SECOND stroke of good fortune on his way to victory lane that day.
Bosco Lowe isn't happy with Winston Cup drivers in the Saturday event, and there's a feature on LONG-time NASCAR official Ernie Moore.
Finally ... Rick and Steve give their take on Ross Chastain's miraculous Haul on the Wall move at Martinsville, and what it might mean to NASCAR history if, in fact, the driver goes on to capture this year's championship.
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In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver has Nascar star Joey Logano on the show as well as Chip Ganassi Extreme E driver Sara Price.
Larry Pollard might not have the most recognizable name we've ever had on the show, but he is a master storyteller after nearly forty years in the NASCAR trenches.
Larry moved from his home in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada to go to work for Richard Childress Racing in its first year with halfway decent sponsorship from Piedmont Airlines and with driver Ricky Rudd behind the wheel.
After just a year or so at RCR, Larry went to work at Petty Enterprises in 1983 ... and before the season even started, was named co-crew chief of the legendary operation.
Richard then proceeds to break a nearly two-year winless streak in just the third race with Larry in that role. But if Larry expected to just coast into work at Level Cross the next morning, he had another thing coming!
In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid take a peek at the March 17, 1983 issue of Grand National Scene.
Richard Petty holds off a hard-charging ... but clean ... effort by young Bill Elliott to win a rain-split race at Rockingham. Richard and Cale Yarborough ... among others ... call for races at Rockingham to be shortened from 500 miles to 500 KILOMETERS.
Elmo Langley finds himself unloading his hauler after it catches fire on the way home from The Rock, and while Dale Earnhardt wins the Saturday Budweiser Late Model Sportsman event, both Morgan Shepherd AND Bubba Nissen find HUGE trouble in the race.
There are rumors that Darrell Waltrip and Junior Johnson are fussing and feuding, and that DW might even be leaving his championship-winning team to form his own Winston Cup operation. Plus ... eighteen-year-old Bobby Labonte is featured.
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Julie Giese is preparing for her final race as president of Phoenix Raceway before shifting to the Chicago street course. Giese explains what goes on a racetrack in the final weeks before an event; how championship weekend is different from spring race weekend; what being a track president means; sitting with race fans for the start of the events; going from a dairy farm to working in racing; what it was like to come into NASCAR in 2001 during an intense time for the sport; experiences and projects that get thrown your way while in marketing and communications; being involved in finding her successor at Phoenix; overseeing the Chicago street course; addressing the concerns over the event; being involved in seeing if it was even possible to do; praise from the industry of her name being attached to big projects; learning hustle and work ethic from the farm; if knowing the Midwest will help in any way plan the Chicago street event; some of the important things on her agenda; what she's looking forward to in her final Phoenix weekend.
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In this loaded episode "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver is joined on air by Kyle Busch, Alexis DeJoria, & Steve Torrence.
Bonus Episode! This is an episode of the newly launched Lambo & Leroy show taped on-site in Southern California with Jim Beaver and Brittney Cardone as guests. Life, travels, the industry, and shenanigans fill this episode and is a glimpse into the life of "Jim & Brit." Be sure and subscribe to the Lambo and Leroy show at the links below:
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On this episode Jim Beaver and Brittney Cardone come at you live from the California 300 and the Kawasaki compound. Guests include racer Carson Wernimont and industry veterans Jon Rall and Reid Nordin in a show full of race and industry talk, travel stories, and bench racing. Go to www.JimBeaver15.com for more.
In this week's final installment with Brendan Gaughan, he gives his side of the story in the infamous Jim-Smith-can-kiss-my-ass incident, which cost him a $10,000 fine AND the 2003 Craftsman Truck Series championship.
After that, Brendan breaks down his lone full-time Cup season with Doug Bobble and Roger Penske, his up-and-down return to the truck series, finding success again with team owner Richard Childress and ... finally ... how Ryan Newman's wreck and COVID helped convince him that it was time to hang up his helmet ... at least when it came to NASCAR.
In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid page through the November 20, 2003 issue of Winston Cup Scene. Matt Kenseth, Brian Vickers and Travis Kvapil are honored as champions of their respective NASCAR divisions at Homestead ... with the Busch and Craftsman Truck Series crowns coming down to the wire in HISTORIC season-finale battles.
NOBODY'S happy after the truck race, except for Kvapil, due to one of the most chaotic conclusions to a NASCAR title bout EVER. Brendan Gaughan tells rival team owner Jim Smith to kiss his behind on live television and Smith and his driver Ted Musgrave are furious with NASCAR after the final restart.
Homestead also marks the final race for RJ Reynolds' title sponsorship of the Winston Cup Series, and Bobby Labonte wins it after Bill Elliott blows a tire on the final lap.
Kyle Busch was all set to make his Cup debut, but his entire car winds up getting confiscated by NASCAR. And ... last but not least ... Sterling Marlin is cleared of all charges after being sued in connection to an alleged assault during a Caribbean cruise.
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In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver throws it back to 2020 when he had Kelley Earnhardt on the show as well as Travis Pastrana.
Andrew Combs is the executive chef for Stewart-Haas Racing, but what exactly does that entail? Combs takes us inside a busy week leading into the Charlotte Roval; what prep looks like before a race weekend; previous roles in the sport before turning to cooking; trying to describe the setup in the garage; knowing when it's time to start feeding everyone; putting together complex meals; having his working station custom made; how the equipment travels; sticking to favorites versus changing things up; accommodating for diets and other preferences; having a Smithfield sponsorship; how many people Combs feeds on a given weekend; watching and comparing to other team cooks; having a culinary degree and a long-time love of cooking; rules and regulations of the garage; having a Facebook page to share his cooking and racing adventures; doing some filming with the Food Network; what is the most fulfilling for Combs in his job.
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It's a busy time here at iRacing, highlighted by the release of our first-ever console title, World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing! John Schneider from Monster Games joins the show to talk about his career, how iRacing's acquisition of Monster contributed to the new title, and much more. We've also got multiple Special Events like our inaugural SCCA Runoffs and Crandon Pro 4 World Championship coming up-and we'll explain the Super Session format that lets you qualify for these races.
In the first of what will be two installments with Brendan Gaughan, he talks about life in Las Vegas as a child and a high-school football injury that literally changed the course of his life.
He wound up going to school at Georgetown University, where he played football AND walked on with the Hoya basketball team, which was coached at the time by the legendary John Thompson.
All the while, he raced and looked forward to going IndyCar racing before NASCAR decided to start the Craftsman Truck Series.
In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid dig into the June 13, 2002 issue of Winston Cup Scene. Dale Jarrett gets the win at Pocono after Robert Yates Racing teammate Ricky Rudd has a tire start leaking air in the last few laps. Jack Sprague wins the Busch Series event at Nashville, while Brendan Gaughan tastes victory in Texas. It's the first win in those divisions for both drivers.
NASCAR's keeping an eye out for traction control devices, while Dale Earnhardt Jr reports that he's all set ... possibly for life ... at Dale Earnhardt Incorporated.
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Don Hawk is the CEO of SRX, and he's educating us on the business side of racing. We start by debriefing on the second season of SRX and Hawk's first with the group; the decision to leave Speedway Motorsports and SRX not being on the radar but quickly developing; how SRX is a new challenge in business; what Hawk wanted to do coming into SRX compared to how the season played out; having a long term vision for SRX and having the resources to do so; SRX's relationship with NASCAR and other series; the 1 million viewers being the mark; Hawk's background including the Earnhardt's, Speedway Motorsports, NASCAR, and Kulwicki; building trust to be successful in business; having a relationship with drivers being an advantage on the business side; if there is concern the shine will wear off SRX; if there is anything else to be added to his plate.
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In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver has Supercross and Motocross star Ryan Dungey on the show as well as IndyCar star Alexander Rossi.
The General Tire Jim Beaver Show comes at you live on-site at the 2022 Off-Road Expo in Pomona, California. Jim and Brittney interview Marc Burnett, Cory Winner, George Hammel, and Adam Keiser from General Tire. Great industry talk, lots of Baja stories, and the token shenanigans fill this one.
On this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver has NHRA star Leah Pruett, Supercross racer Justin Brayton, & Miss Supercross Julianna Daniell on the show.
In our conversation with NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin, Mark talks about his memories of the construction of his beloved JR51 chassis, preparations for the first Winston Cup race at Las Vegas and his laser-focused intensity that ... in all honesty ... took away from his enjoyment of winning races. He also remembers Ford's dominance that day and the reaction of both General Motors AND NASCAR, as well as some of the rocky moments from early in his racing career.
Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then take a deep dive into the March 5, 1998 issue of Winston Cup Scene. Mark Martin wins the inaugural Winston Cup race at Las Vegas and appears on the cover of this issue with Wayne Newton and ... much to his chagrin, apparently ... a couple of Las Vegas showgirls. Fords DOMINATE the race ... much to Dale Earnhardt and General Motors' CHAGRIN.
News items detail an autograph session that nearly got out of hand, Kyle Petty's motorcycle accident on the way to the race, NASCAR's banning of burnouts and Kevin Harvick's first Winston WEST win. There's also a feature on the THEN-unheralded Matt Kenseth.
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Rutledge Wood isn't running around inside a racetrack as he has in years past, but he's still plenty busy. Rut catches us up on what he's been doing lately; being used where he fits best and telling stories; having to be comfortable engaging people and wondering around; if being on TV has helped him develop a thick skin of other skills; getting his start in racing through a Craigslist ad; being on TV for cars but having a marketing degree; learning to love cars from his dad; why cars were the thing that stuck with me; if his daughters will also have a love of cars; Floor is Lava being the biggest thing he's ever done; being recognized all over the world; his beard being a whole story; the weird dynamic of having merchandise; everything he can be seen right now and what's going on.
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In the third and final installment of our interview with D.K. Ulrich, he remembers the revolving door of drivers who once piloted his race cars, the young Davey Allison's impact on his decision to step away from the cockpit himself, the infamous screwdriver incident at Riverside and the burned backside he AND Ernie Irvan sustained on a sweltering day at Martinsville.
Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then page through the May 29, 1986 issue of Grand National Scene. Dale Earnhardt very patiently stalks Bill Elliott ... THERE'S a sentence you don't hear very often ... before Bill has to pit for fuel in the late going during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte. That allowed Dale to cruise to a two-second victory, his third of the season.
Richard Petty starts a car in that race owned by D.K. Ulrich, after a crash during practice that left him AND his car pretty used up. J.D. McDuffie's photo bio describes his tow truck as ULTRA-high mileage and Harry Gant makes an appearance in yet another Hal Needham flick, this one having to do with professional wrestling.
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Meet Ben Barnicoat, one of the new drivers on the Lexus IMSA program for the Vasser Sullivan team. We're going to learn how much fun the team is; the balance of having fun but knowing when it's time to go to battle; how Barnicoat ended up on the Lexus radar for an IMSA seat; if it's been everything he expected this season; being a former McLaren driver; doing sim work for Mercedes; being a teammate and sharing an apartment with Jack Hawksworth; not knowing Jack until now but growing up not far from each other; following his dad into racing; racing life in the U.K. and the recognizable names Barnicoat competed with; if F1 or open wheel was the original dream; the adjustment from open wheel to sports cars; getting used to having a roof over his head; the process of a driver change during a race; competing in the GTD Pro category; the skill set to be a road racer; the worst driving conditions to deal with; experience of racing full-time in the United States; a breakdown of the season with one race to go.
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In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver throws it back to a huge episode with IndyCar star Graham Rahal, wheelman Tanner Foust, & podcaster Spike Feresten.
The biggest show of the year is back for a round 2! Jim & Brittney come at you live from the 2023 Sand Sports Super Show from the Pro Armor booth with guests such as Maddie Wedeking, Jake Versey, Matt Martelli, Billy & Kristin Slade, Jon Crowley, Pete from Pro Armor and more! Beers, fun, and the best show of the year await!
We might as well call this installment of our interview with D.K. Ulrich "Cheating in NASCAR" simply because of all the tricks of the trade that he laid out for us. We've got everything from the infamous nitrous oxide incident from the 1978 Southern 500 at Darlington to trick tires, trap doors and soaked tires.
D.K. also remembers his friend and driver, Tim Richmond and the part he played in David Ifft's little excursion into Juarez, Mexico.
Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then pick through the July 24, 1980 issue of Grand National Scene. D.K. Ulrich appears on the inside cover of the paper with Tim Richmond, who'd tested a NASCAR entry for the first time at Charlotte the week before. There's a huge photo spread on drivers in their cowboy hats, and a certain The Scene Vault Podcast co-host ALSO evidently took part in the fashion trend that was ALL the rage way back when.
There are also columns, news stories and features about Herb Nab and Harry Ranier, Judy Parrott ... Buddy's wife ... and the infamous Jim "Two Can" Murray. Finally, there's a one-page layout of baby photos of one Adam Kyler Petty.
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Going back to 2018 in this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," with Formula Drift legend Chris Forsberg and Trophy Truck driver Justin Matney.
Daylon Barr had other dreams involving racing before picking up a camera and giving photography a try. In this episode Barr takes us inside how he spend his weekdays; what it means to be an independent photographer; finding good help and time off; it being a physically demanding job; dealing with a big load of clients and how he comes about business; becoming Trackhouse Racing's main man; getting photos to clients quickly and during a race; the pride of seeing his work in the wild; having an entertaining Twitter account but getting his wrist slapped; having a fondness for racing but photography coming later; being college roommates with Brandon Brown and getting into NASCAR; being self-taught; having creative freedom from his clients; when he realized he wanted to make racing photography his career; having side hustles to help get to the racetrack; if he tried to get with a big agency; earning respect in the media center photo room; some of the big hurdles in the job; knowing he has the shot in the moment; what people wouldn't know about the job; not having an idea what's going on during the race; being up close and personal of pit stops; if there are events or things he'd like to shoot one day.
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In this episode of the General Tire Jim Beaver Show, Jim and Brittney are live from Crandon at Keegan Kincaid's pit with Keegan, RJ Anderson, and Tito from Impulse Media. Beer, laughs, and bench racing fill this one.
This week in the first installment of our fantastic conversation with DK Ulrich, DK talks about how AJ Foyt influenced him to not only be known by his initials, but also to pursue a career in racing. He then remembers a chance offer for a 1957 Chevy that altered the course of his life and his earliest days as one of NASCAR's independents.
And make no mistake about it ... those independents were NOT just stroking around the race track to collect an easy paycheck. There was NOTHING easy about ... and if being an independent meant boosting parts from Holman-Moody and traveling all over the United States without ever once going home ... then so be it.
Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then dig into the June 15, 1978 issue of Grand National Scene. Benny Parsons whups Richard Petty at Riverside, after Cale Yarborough and Darrell Waltrip fall out of contention. There's a feature story on Humpy Wheeler written by this kid out of Roanoke, Virginia who went on to have a halfway decent career in the sport ... and a story on the women of the Petty family ... Lynda, Elizabeth, Sharon AND Lisa.
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In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver interviews Ultra 4 legend Shannon Campbell, Enduro legend Colton Haaker, & Robin Leach from Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.
How did Jerry Freeze go from owning a successful lawn care business to general manager of the NASCAR team Front Row Motorsports? Freeze takes us inside his love of racing and how he took a chance by moving to North Carolina; learning from Tad Geschickter, and then spending 12 years at Petty before arriving at Front Row; what being a general manager entails; the state of Front Row as the season winds down; how the organization prepared for a new car; what happens to old inventory and the parts and pieces Front Row still has; how much Next Gen has helped Front Row's performance; if the parity will continue; what Next Gen means for alliances; will there actually be a long-term financial impact from the switch; if Zane Smith has been a surprise; the conversation around keeping a truck team after last season; evaluating Todd Gilliland's rookie season; how Michael McDowell has been able to shine; if it's becoming more realistic for Front Row to think of themselves as playoff contenders; if Front Row is looking to keep their stable of drivers going forward.
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We promised you we were back for real, and we meant it! iRacing Downshift returns with a look at all the fun new content and features in 2022 Season 4, before our executive vice president Steve Myers drops in to talk everything from the acquisitions of Monster Games and Orontes Games to working with executive producer Greg Hill in the Papyrus days.
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This week's episode gets off to a rousing start with discussion of Erik Jones' win in the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, driving the number 43 Petty GMS Racing entry.
In the third and final installment of our EPIC interview with Pete Wright, Pete talks about the friction that existed between Junior Johnson's teams, the controversial suspension of Junior and crew chief Tim Brewer going into the 1991 edition of The Winston all-star race and how he and teammate Mike Hill felt like they were left holding the bag a little bit.
Pete also remembers leaving Junior Johnson & Associates to re-join Terry Labonte and Billy Hagan and the neat little trick that ALMOST got them a win at North Wilkesboro. Finally, Pete discusses his long association with MB2 Motorsports.
Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then dig into the October 7, 1993 issue of Winston Cup Scene. Rusty Wallace wins at North Wilkesboro, but doesn't gain much ground on runnerup Dale Earnhardt in the Winston Cup standings. Terry Labonte takes seventh in that event despite developing ... wink, wink ... engine problems.
MORE rule changes designed to slow speeds at Charlotte and Atlanta were tested ... and ... of course ... debated. Buddy Baker announced plans to retire as a driver, with additional features on John Andretti's transition from IndyCar to NASCAR, a book of poetry on the late Alan Kulwicki and the mentor of every NASCAR historian, Greg Fielden.
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This week's episode gets off to a rousing start with discussion of Erik Jones' win in the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, driving the number 43 Petty GMS Racing entry.
In the third and final installment of our EPIC interview with Pete Wright, Pete talks about the friction that existed between Junior Johnson's teams, the controversial suspension of Junior and crew chief Tim Brewer going into the 1991 edition of The Winston all-star race and how he and teammate Mike Hill felt like they were left holding the bag a little bit.
Pete also remembers leaving Junior Johnson & Associates to re-join Terry Labonte and Billy Hagan and the neat little trick that ALMOST got them a win at North Wilkesboro. Finally, Pete discusses his long association with MB2 Motorsports.
Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then dig into the October 7, 1993 issue of Winston Cup Scene. Rusty Wallace wins at North Wilkesboro, but doesn't gain much ground on runnerup Dale Earnhardt in the Winston Cup standings. Terry Labonte takes seventh in that event despite developing ... wink, wink ... engine problems.
MORE rule changes designed to slow speeds at Charlotte and Atlanta were tested ... and ... of course ... debated. Buddy Baker announced plans to retire as a driver, with additional features on John Andretti's transition from IndyCar to NASCAR, a book of poetry on the late Alan Kulwicki and the mentor of every NASCAR historian, Greg Fielden.
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This one goes into the Down & Dirty Show Vault during the Pandemic, where Jim Beaver aired interviews with celebrities Dax Shepard and Adam Carolla and a fresh interview with NHRA legend Antron Brown.
This one goes into the Down & Dirty Show Vault during the Pandemic, where Jim Beaver aired interviews with celebrities Dax Shepard and Adam Carolla and a fresh interview with NHRA legend Antron Brown.
Angelle Sampey is a three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion and not only the winningest female in NHRA but professional motorsports. Sampey sits down for a chat on all things drag racing, but we first start with how things are in the swamp a year after Hurricane Ida. From there, we dig into the season and why she believes her team "is the one to beat" in Pro Stock Motorcycle this year; why Angelle says she's fighting herself on the bike; having self-confidence in drag racing; breaking down the skill it takes to drive a Pro Stock Motorcycle; the origin story of falling in love with motorcycles; going through a beauty pageant phase and how she went from hating it to realize it was another form of competition; the story of the first leathers she wore in her NHRA debut and how that connects to the correct pronunciation of her name; secretly testing a Winston Cup stock car; being afraid of being a girl in racing and calling it one of the biggest mistakes in her career; if it's surreal to have taken a nearly six-year break from racing to come back and be just as successful; shooting for 50 career national event wins; the 2021 championship loss being a driving force.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Angelle qualified No. 1 at Indianapolis for the U.S. Nationals, which is her fourth No. 1 qualifier of the season. The event is currently ongoing ...
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We're back with the second installment of our interview with longtime NASCAR crew member and crew chief Pete Wright, and this week, Pete talks about attending his first Grand National race at Martinsville and the impact drivers like Fred Lorenzen and Buddy Arrington had on his career.
Pete got his start at the Winston Cup level with team owner Jack Beebe, before winning a championship with Terry Labonte. Pete recalls his rather testy reaction to a witch doctor who showed up in the garage to put a hex on the Hagan Racing entry.
And ... finally ... Pete tells us all about getting hooked up with Junior Johnson and the respect he had for the first-year NASCAR Hall of Famer.
Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then take a look into the August 3, 1978 issue of Grand National Scene. Darrell Waltrip wins at Pocono, amidst rumors that he would be leaving DiGard Racing at the end of the year. Richard Petty, Cale Yarborough and Benny Parsons all have their powerplants go kaput, which leads Jake Elder to express his displeasure with NASCAR rules allowing teams to change engines during a race. The issue is rounded out by a feature on DiGard Racing's Buddy Parrott.
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In this interview Paul Thacker is interviewed for the August 26, 2022 episode of the General Tire Jim Beaver Show with the interview being uncut, unedited, and in its raw form.
In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver throws it back to 2019 with big weekend winners Steve Torrence in NHRA Top Fuel and Colton Herta in IndyCar.
Trophies, fights, and TikTok, oh my! As we wrap up our conversation with Courtney Enders, we're getting all kinds of stories this week. The episode picks up with Courtney describing a house full of racing memorabilia; who is more competitive between Courtney and Erica; inside the Disney movie (Right on Track) made about the Enders sisters from its accuracy to Brie Larson playing Courtney; doing their own stunts; how the film helped grow drag racing; a high school Enders sister brawl; when and why Courtney's driving career came to an end; why she got on a Pro Stock Motorcycle in 2018; if she knew she'd need to find something else in racing; the way she cheated to start her business; the challenges or hurdles of what Courtney does; the dominance and representation of females in NHRA; being a champion gymnast and all-star volleyball player; superstitions around race day clothing; the outrageousness of her TikTok videos; Texas girl loving the Steelers, not the Cowboys.
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On this episode snowmobile legend Paul Thacker joins the show to talk about his career and what he has been up to, and Jim and Brittney talk on the auto industry, X Games, crazy event schedules, and electric cars, and blown shocks.
Enjoy a sneak preview of the next installment of our interview with Pete Wright, in which he remembers getting hired and then working with NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson.
Also, longtime independent team owner and driver D.K. Ulrich gives us the inside story of the nitrous oxide system that was discovered in his car following a savage crash in the 1978 Southern 500.
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This interview is from the Jim Beaver Show on 8-19-22 and is stuntman and racer Jim York's interview in raw form.
In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver catches up with NHRA legend Antron Brown, off-road star Sara Price, and short course buggy wizard Michael Meister.
Courtney Enders used to drive race cars and might have a recognizable last name, but she can be your hype woman, social media star, or busy businesswoman. We're digging into all of it with her over two episodes. In the first part of our conversation, we learn about the many hats Enders wears for her sister and others in the NHRA; her new job as a content creator with FloSports and how drag racing, including the NHRA, plays a part; the pressure to present a good product at Flo; being self-critical and reviewing her work; media veterans that Enders leans on for pit reporting; what was intriguing about pit reporting and why Enders suddenly wanted to do something different; funny hashtags that are very real insults about being attached to her sister; if it bothers her to be asked about Erica but the way she leans into the haters; the pure bond between Courtney and Erica; being vibe control for the race team and how important that is and why it matters.
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Pete Wright worked in NASCAR as a crew member and crew chief for years, and with drivers ranging from Terry Labonte and Darrell Waltrip to Chase Elliott and Alex Bowman.
We've got those stories, and they're remarkable. But on August 20, 2017, Pete experienced every parent's very worst night ... the loss of his child, a son named Adam, who'd followed in his father's footsteps in NASCAR.
Pete shares memories of his son, but also Adam's beloved dog Lizzie, and the impact she and many other animals had on his grief process.
You will never forget this incredibly emotional episode.
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On this episode Jim York jumps on to talk about his stunt and racing career, and Jim and Brittney talk the Ford Bronco, adventures, the new SuperMotocross series, Vegas to Reno, and Crazy Carts.
This week in the third and final installment of our conversation with David Ifft, he tells us HIS side of the story of a long-ago riot before, during and after a Waylon Jennings concert at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Then, it's on to his infamous stint in a Mexican jail while en route to the 1980 season finale at Ontario ... a race he would win with Benny Parsons behind the wheel.
After that, David remembers parting ways with ... first ... Benny ... and then team owner M.C. Anderson and driver Cale Yarborough.
Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then tie into the July 9, 1981 issue of Grand National Scene. Cale Yarborough used a slingshot move on the last lap to get by Harry Gant for the win at Daytona. Cale got the victory and Harry wound up with ANOTHER second-place finish.
Ricky Rudd escaped what could very well have been a devastating crash that also involved Dale Earnhardt, who was making his first start for car owner J.D. Stacy.
Jake Elder makes good on a promise to stay put with Terry Labonte ... for a while ... and James Hylton gets a dream sponsorship from STP for an upcoming race at Talladega.
Finally ... an earlier column on women in the pits and garage gets things stirred up in this week's letters to the editor section.
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In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver throws it back to the show's debut on SiriusXM with Hailie Deegan, Antron Brown, Bryce Menzies.
In the second part of our conversation with Davey Segal, we're digging into producing various NASCAR content. Segal admits he stole the idea for his post-race TikTok videos; acknowledges the risk in mocking drivers he has to work with; why he got into podcasting and how his show has evolved over the years; what he wants to get out of his interviews; being conscious of eye contact; putting in the work to be confident, comfortable, and clean in interviews; the process of making interview requests; what it means to be a multimedia journalist; working close to home; explaining some very specific personal facts from his website; what he most enjoys about his job(s).
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The iRacing Downshift is BACK! The boys talk about what they've been up to on our extended break, but today's show is all about iRacing Senior VP and Executive Producer Greg Hill. This is the show to listen to if you want to learn about everything from track development in the virtual world to how rain is coming along... as well as some recent road racing updates. Plus, learn about how Greg worked his way up the ladder from a college intern to his current role, and why Steve Myers calls him "The Hammer!"
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In the second installment of our interview with David Ifft, David tells all when it comes to his salary negotiation with M.C. Anderson, after which he become the first crew chief on record to be paid more than $100,000 a year. He also gives us the scoop on why M.C. started having his employees followed by a private investigator. Phil Parsons ... if you're out there and listening ... don't shoot the messenger, my friend.
David also remembers lending a helping hand to Richard Petty and Dale Inman the week of the 1979 Daytona 500 and getting an extraordinarily rare Richard Petty mug ... cough ... cough ... in return. Finally, he talks about the hand-shake sponsorship deal between M.C. Anderson and Harry Melling, as well as the trickery and deal making that led to Benny Parsons' win in the 1980 World 600 at Charlotte.
Note ... there is some background noise during parts of the interview.
Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then dig through the June 19, 1980 issue of Grand National Scene. Benny Parsons wins at Michigan, ONE of his hometown tracks, on a day that was wet and soggy and cold and just kinda downright miserable. David Pearson nearly misses the start of the race because he'd already headed back to the hotel.
DK Ulrich and a fan have a misunderstanding at Riverside and publisher Robb Griggs calls for what amounted to a driver benevolence fund ... and better lounge entertainers?!?
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EXTRA: This episode was recorded in Peter Dillon's on 36th in Midtown Manhattan in New York City with Greg the Fish, Glen the Frog, Jim, and Brittney. Pure bartending stories and NYC shenanigans in this one. Listen at you own risk.
In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver throws it back to one of the all-time greats at King of the Hammers, Jason Scherer.
Fellow podcaster and media friend Davey Segal is a jack of all trades, and we needed a lot of time to dig into all of them. This week in the first part of our conversation, Segal explains how he landed his role as an associate producer for SiriusXM NASCAR Radio; bringing video to the SiriusXM NASCAR social channels; the story of how he first got into racing; shedding the fan skin to become a media member; when the realization happened about wanting to become a media member; why he chose Michigan State for college and making the most of it; building a NASCAR portfolio while in college; the grind to get to the racetrack; how much it means to be able to walk into the garage.
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In this episode we are coming live from Rigid Industries talking with staff during "Employee Appreciation Day" about the brand, racing, lighting, and having a whole lot of fun in between. Be sure and go to www.rigidindustries.com for more information.
We are going deep into the archives this week with FMX legend Seth Enslow and off-road World Champ Kyle LeDuc in this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault."
The Spongebob Squarepants musical ... Rick coming to Steve's rescue and helping change a flat tire ... it all takes a back seat to the news that Las Vegas Motor Speedway is renewing its title sponsorship of The Scene Vault Podcast for the coming year!
In the first of three EPIC installments of our interview with David Ifft, the longtime NASCAR crew chief talks about going from shop to shop to shop in his drive to land a dream gig in the sport, before finally getting hooked up with Bud Moore Engineering.
After that, it was on to DiGard Racing, where he reunited with Darrell Waltrip AND doubled his salary to a whopping $700 a week. However ... because it was DiGard ... a parting of the ways was almost inevitable.
Rick and Steve then take a look at the October 26, 1978 issue of Grand National Scene. Cale Yarborough beats the living daylights out of everybody at Rockingham and for the 1978 Winston Cup championship, his unprecedented third title in a row. L.G. DeWitt, Benny Parsons and Jake Elder have themselves a little bit of a row, while young David Ifft is called one of the best crew chiefs in the business.
Finally, team owner Rod Osterlund denies rumors that he is grooming phenom Dale Earnhardt to replace Dave Marcis as his driver.
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Kyle Petty has a book about to be released (Aug. 9), and this week Petty tries to explain why he wrote it and why now. From the first stories he wrote not making it into the book; emotions of getting the stories and memories on paper; if there are stories in the book that people don't know or heard before; why Petty had to be 21 to start racing; learning that not all tracks let a driver run wide open; highlighting all of the Petty family in the book and the education Petty received in the race shop; losing Adam and not wanting to know the details; how writing was therapeutic for Petty and also gave him some realizations; why he ended the book talking about NASCAR; how readers can get the book; what Petty wants readers to take away after reading.
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In this episode we go on-site for the ARCA Race in Pocono with General Tire for the GT Delivers 200 with Mike Evans, Amber Balcaen, and more.
In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver throws it back to an interview with Supercross star Jason Anderson aka: "El Hombre."
In the second and final installment of our interview with Jeff Purvis, Jeff talks about the all-out South Boston brawl and subsequent suspension he faced way back when, a Pikes Peak win he does not remember and TWO life-threatening and ultimately career-ending accidents ... AND ... giraffe money.
Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then dig into the August 2, 2001 issue of Winston Cup Scene. Bobby Labonte gets around Dale Earnhardt Jr. for the win at Pocono, Jeff Purvis wins at Pikes Peak in a fill-in role for Richard Childress Racing and Columbine shooting victim Rachel Scott's family is treated to a weekend of Busch Series racing and hospitality. The issue also featured coverage of yet another NASCAR rule change and a package of stories on stress in racing.
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Julia Landauer finally made her NASCAR national series debut, and she's taking us through the journey of getting there. Landauer dishes on how hard qualifying was; if she feels any differently about the accident with Justin Allgaier; expectations of the weekend versus reality; preparing for a race after being out of a car since 2020; Landauer's experience racing overseas, and the difference in racing culture; running in the Pinty's Series; not having the climb up the ladder and racing map she expected; where Landauer thought she'd be in 2022; having a bit of envy over the success of her fellow NASCAR Next alum; the closest she came to giving up on racing; a nerd deep dive that landed her sponsors for her Xfinity Series debut; building a brand that bridges outside interests with racing; getting into public speaking; #becauseracecar on social media; cautious optimism about 2023 options.
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Jeff Purvis ... Never Nervous Purvis. This week in the first of what will be two installments of our interview, Jeff talks about getting into racing on dirt, his transition to asphalt, how he first got together with team owner James Finch and one of the very best cheating in racing stories that you'll ever hear.
In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid dig into the May 5, 1994 issue of Winston Cup Scene. Dale Earnhardt adds to his legendary win total at Talladega, while Ernie Irvan, Michael Waltrip and Jimmy Spencer come up just a little bit short.
And Jimmy? Let's just say Mr. Excitement didn't exactly win a lot of friends that day. Mark Martin had one of the wildest rides of his career going through barriers and coming to a VERY hard stop against a guardrail.
Jeff Purvis won Talladega's ARCA race the day before, Deb Williams gives her stance on calling a NASCAR event a race ... or a show. And a young, up-and-coming and extraordinarily good-looking writer had both a feature story AND a column in this issue.
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This week's General Tire Jim Beaver Show was recorded on-site at Lake Havasu City, Arizona with local legends Lenny and Ginger Lynn Thorell aka River Smokeshow. Jim and Brittney enjoy drinks and shenanigans on their patio overlooking the lake and talk about how they met, their careers, being entrepreneurs, and some epic times in Lake Havasu. This episode is brought to you by Manscaped. Use the code JIMBEAVER for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com
In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver throws it back a few years to a show with Formula D legend Ryan Tuerck and rallycross star Steve Arpin.
RFK Racing team president Steve Newmark admits the company is not where anyone wants or expected to be in July. Newmark takes us behind company doors to give his state of things; if they feel they've shown any improvement this year; battling through the years of ups and downs; seeing a renewed optimism with employees; if there is a fear of never getting back on top; finding ways to deliver for partners when performance isn't there; what Newmark feels is the most important part of his role; a bit on Newmark's background and if he's the guy answering to sponsors and fans about performance; comparing this chapter of the company to others; Chris Buescher getting to shine; why this next chapter is so important to the company.
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We start off this week with a quick chat with Jamie Bishop, gasman for NASCAR Truck driver Parker Kligerman, who won Saturday's event at Mid-Ohio. Jamie is a longtime friend and supporter of the show who may ... or may not ... return the victory-lane caps he was given by Parker following Saturday's victory.
In the third and final installment of our interview with Todd Bodine, Todd discusses the day that his older Geoff was involved in that just absolutely horrifying accident during the inaugural Craftsman Truck Series race at Daytona. He also talks about his THRILLING Busch Series wins at Kentucky and Darlington ... but NOT the one he pulled off at Rockingham.
Finally, we wrap up our conversation with his move to the truck series, his championships and finally the move to television.
Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then dig into the November 23, 2006 issue of NASCAR Scene, which featured extensive coverage of championship efforts by Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick and Todd Bodine, Mark Martin's final win and departure from Roush Racing and Rick's 2006 reaction to polls naming Mark Martin as the greatest driver in Busch Series history.
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Before he could drive a race car, Lawless Alan was driving a golf kart around the paddock where his dad was racing. Lawless explains how he got into racing; his unique first name; being the CEO of racing; growing up in Los Angeles; his racing beginnings at Irwindale; some of his racing stops along the way to the Camping World Truck Series; if it seemed racing and winning would be easy; first impressions of Truck Series racing; knowing he can compete in the series but questioning why it's not happening; keeping the right mindset; having a support system; landing at Niece Motorsports; working with AUTOParkit and behind the scenes of their unique commercial; his brutally honest assessment of his rookie season; what would be mission accomplished after the first year; already looking ahead to '23; working toward a business degree; knowing that racing won't last forever.
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In this huge "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver throws it back to a 2018 episode with IndyCar driver Alex Rossi, Off-Road legend Rob MacCachren, & NHRA Top Fuel Champ Steve Torrence all on the show.
We've got a lot packed into this installment of our interview with Todd Bodine ... getting booed because he's Geoff Bodine's brother, the infamous run-in between Geoff and Brett during the inaugural Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, his OWN issues in that event and the phantom caution he caused, ANOTHER historic race at Texas Motor Speedway that got away and last, but certainly not least ... the Tabasco Fiasco.
In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid leaf through the August 13, 1992 issue of Winston Cup Scene. Kyle Petty wins a rain-shortened race at Watkins Glen and the Bodine brothers - Geoff, Brett and Todd - race against each other for the first time. There are rumors about future NASCAR Hall of Famers Dale Earnhardt, Richard Childress, Rusty Wallace, Ray Evernham and Jeff Gordon ... one of which KINDA comes true.
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This episode was recorded live on-site from Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee from the Kawasaki KRX Demo Tour with Monster Jam. Jim Beaver and Brittney Cardone interview Monster Jam drivers, the team from Kawasaki, and shred the all-new KRX 4.
In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver has Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee Frank "Butch" Arciero on the show talking about his legendary career in off-road and his family's legacy in motorsports.
Dylan Smith, otherwise known as Mamba, is an all-around content guy for NASCAR and we're learning how he got his many jobs. Smith talks about his passion for racing before he was ever paid; he got an official job; meeting with a NASCAR executive wearing the most entertaining outfit; hosting various podcasts, including with Mark Martin and Jeff Burton; the story behind his nickname; what Mamba Media is all about; where the haters come from and why; getting into racing in New England; how much his parents helped his racing career; the Drive for Diversity program and whether it helped him; still wanting to be a driver and the biggest challenges; finding other ways to stay in the sport; being a Haitian adoptee and learning about his background; the relationship Smith has with his blood relatives.
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After taking additional questions from friends (?!?) of the podcast Rick Mast and Rusty Wallace, we dive into the first installment of our interview with Todd Bodine.
Long before he was a champion of the Craftsman Truck Series ... long before he became a NASCAR analyst and broadcaster ... Todd bounced up and down the east coast, trying to make a name for himself in the sport.
He got one big break as Felix Sabates' very first employee in NASCAR ... and an even bigger one the following year when Kyle Petty opted out of driving several Busch Series events.
His performance in that car put him in line for a ride with car owners and fellow New York natives Frank Cicci and Scott Welliver. The deal worked ... and worked well.
Then, in our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid dig through the June 6, 1991 issue of Winston Cup Scene.
Ken Schrader wins on an extraordinarily hot and humid weekend at Dover and he gets by Dale Earnhardt to do it. Todd wins the first race of his Busch Series career the day before ... in one of the craziest days you'd ever want to see ... and in some of the worst circumstances.
Finally, a crew member for Jimmy Means Racing escapes very serious injury when a fire breaks out on pit road.
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In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver has Tanner Foust and Miss Supercross Juliana Daniell on the show.
Camrie Caruso is in the midst of her first full NHRA Pro Stock season and she's here to break it down. Caruso shares if it's what she imagined; being the second woman to contest a full year; what it's like driving a Pro Stock car; what made Camrie want to be a race car driver like dad and grandpa; loving to prove the critics wrong and not snapping back on social media; the reason she ended up in Pro Stock after wanting to be in Pro Mod; the relationship with dad, who wears many hats; the experience of starting out in Jr. Drag Racing and her climb to Pro Stock; also having other jobs outside the car; derailing the family plan; earning her first No. 1 qualifier in Houston but the incident with Erica Enders in qualifying; wanting to upset the apple cart; recognition from Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Angelle Sampey; doing things differently than society norm; not one for school; being on the cover of Drag Illustrated; on a fast upward trajectory; goals coming into the year and what's already been accomplished.
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Richard Petty ... what else do we really need to say? NASCAR Hall of Fame inaugural inductee. Seven championships ... seven Daytona 500 wins ... the number 43 ... 200 wins.
It's a perfect fit for our 200th episode.
It would also not be appropriate to celebrate our 200th episode without including our listeners, so we asked everybody to send in their questions for hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid ... and we even got a few from PAST INTERVIEW guests Larry McReynolds, Jeff Hammond, Kenny Wallace and Las Vegas Motor Speedway President and General Manager Chris Powell.
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Camping World Truck Series rookie Blaine Perkins is here to break down his season. Perkins assesses if he's where he'd thought he'd be halfway through the year; the best race he's driven; how much having limited practice is hindering the growth process; if Perkins is able to learn from seeing those racing around him; being a visual learner; how quickly he gets over bad weekends; what is realistic for CR7 Motorsports on a weekly basis; the benefit of being in the Team Hornaday Development camp; having Ron Hornaday on his side; indoor karting leading to a career in racing; why he became a race car driver; west coast to east coast adjustment; wanting to finish his college degree; how big a jump it is from ARCA to NASCAR; who Perkins is away from racing.
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In the second and final installment of our interview with Richard Childress Racing legend Will Lind, he discusses all the Daytona 500s that got away from Dale Earnhardt and what it meant to him personally when the NASCAR icon finally won the sport's biggest race in 1998.
Will also tells our listeners about the Goodyear-Hoosier tire wars, a controversial decision by the RCR crew to replace Earnhardt's missing tires at Charlotte, the transition between RCR crew chiefs Kirk Shelmerdine and Andy Petree and his own decision to take a step back from life on the road.
Then in our second segment, we take a long look inside the October 18, 1990 issue of Winston Cup Scene. This late-season, off-week issue features a preview of the conclusion to the battle for the 1990 Winston Cup championship, news of the passing of former team and track owner L.G. DeWitt, Rick Mast's Busch Series win at New Hampshire, the aftermath of a very scary pit-road clash between Alan Kulwicki and Ernie Irvan at Charlotte and an equally as frightening accident during testing at Rockingham for Richard Petty.
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In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver throws it back 8 years to a one on one interview with the legendary owner of SCORE International, Sal Fish. This interview took place immediately after the sale of SCORE and his retirement.
How did the JR Motorsports 9 team finish in the top five at Charlotte down a cylinder? Luke Lambert explains that and much more this week while also praising his driver, Noah Gragson. Lambert breaks down how a driver has to adjust to less power; what impresses Lambert about Gragson; getting to know Noah the person; if Lambert expected the team to gel so quickly; why he joined JRM; the grind of the Cup Series; where his passion for racing began; being a former driver and why it didn't pan out; Richard Childress Racing being his first NASCAR job and how engineering started to evolve; if Lambert felt he had to become a crew chief; nearly winning the 2014 Cup Series championship; if crew chiefs keep track of their statistics; getting his first ice bath at JRM; if the goals for the team have changed since his first day.
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This week's show begins with a simple challenge ... pay it forward. Do something nice for someone else, without any expectation of receiving anything in return.
Will Lind got his start in the sport working with James Hylton, but he went on to have a LONG and successful career with Richard Childress Racing and was probably best known for changing rear tires on Dale Earnhardt's Flying Aces/Junkyard Dogs pit crews of the late 1980s and early 90s.
This week, Will talks about his hardcore early days in the sport, when he went to GREAT lengths to carve out a place for himself in the garage, his beginnings with RCR and the Dale Earnhardt he knew away from the track.
The September 2, 1982 issue of Grand National Scene marked a fairly significant milestone in the publication's history. It was Scene's first issue with a standard tabloid size, rather than the folded, two-cover format it had used since its very first issue back in the spring of 1977.
In the pages of that week's issue, it wasn't exactly breaking news that Darrell Waltrip won at Bristol. This was his fourth in a row there, but it wasn't exactly easy ... and surprise of all surprises ... there was just a wee little bit of controversy that night.
Bobby Allison and Harry Gant weren't exactly happy with NASCAR or Darrell Waltrip. Dave Marcis wasn't happy with Terry Labonte, and Terry Labonte AND Billy Hagan weren't happy with Dave.
After reading co-host Steve Waid's column, Jimmy Means probably wasn't very happy either after being made fun of for being so skinny. And finally ... Bill Elliott ... yes, THAT Bill Elliott got downright chatty with Gene Granger about the never-ending battle between Ford and General Motors, his season to date and safety.
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Ty Majeski is keeping himself busy this year with a full Camping World Truck Series schedule and late model races. Majeski joins the show to share how he's also in the ThorSport shop every day working as an engineer; the decision to put racing on the backburn for a year to do that; what he's learned working in the shop; how much it helps build a better bond with the team; what changed at Niece Motorsports that led Majeski to ThorSport; the importance of not burning bridges; pushing through a start and stop career; going through the "total catastrophe" of the 60 car program at Roush; lessons learned from that deal; how Majeski got into racing ad the racing ladder he climbed; how much his parents were able to help along the way; does he feel at a disadvantage in the Truck Series with limited starts; the hardest thing about the Truck Series; why he feels his team is flying under the radar; the biggest goal in his first season in NASCAR.
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In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver goes back to 2020 with Baja Champ Dan McMillin and IndyCar driver and team owner Ed Carpenter. Also appearing on the show was Racer.com's Kelly Crandall and Mad Media's Matt Martelli.
The best content of May 2022 on the General Tire Jim Beaver Show with a Keegan Kincaid interview, Indy 500 talk, F1 talk, and shenanigans from the SXS Adventure Rally.
In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim throws it back to 2019 with Travis Pastrana & Rutledge Wood on air.
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On this very special Memorial Day release, host Rick Houston had the honor of sitting down with Medal of Honor recipients Bob Patterson and Joe Marm to discuss their stories and their love for NASCAR.
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Bono Manion is a NASCAR veteran and a dang good crew chief, and he's telling us all about the Spire Motorsports Truck Series program. What goes into the races the team runs? Bono explains being drawn to the organization; what makes the Truck Series where he wants to be; what goes on in-between the races Spire runs; moving to North Carolina with Tommy Baldwin; roles he played before becoming a crew chief; winning back-to-back Busch Series championships with Martin Truex Jr.; his Cinderella season in 2010; going to work for Tommy Baldwin; how Kyle Busch pulled him into the Truck Series; being able to choose where he wants to be and what he wants to do in racing.
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On this episode of the General Tire Jim Beaver Show, Tim Montana joins the show to talk his new music and tour, and Jim and Brittney talk on the Indy 500, Kawasaki teasers, Ken Block's Pikes Peak livery, F1 Monaco, and the SXS Adventure Rally.
In the epic third and final installment of our interview with longtime NASCAR crew chief Tim Brewer, Tim talks about his and Junior Johnson's 1991 suspension after a big engine was found in their car at Charlotte. He also remembers Bill Elliott coming on board with the team in 1992 ... the early success ... and then the crushing disappointment of losing out on that year's championship.
And if you thought Tim didn't hold anything back in the first two installments of our interview ... THIS episode is truly something to behold.
Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then thumb through the May 30, 1991 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of Davey Allison's dominant win in the Coca-Cola 600 and the furious response of Dale Earnhardt and Richard Childress. There's also news of Tim Brewer and Junior Johnson having their suspensions reduced from twelve weeks to four races.
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In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver goes all the way back to December of 2014 and the 3 year anniversary of the show live on-site from Hoonigan Racing with Ken Block, Gregg Godfrey, & Ivan "Ironman" Stewart all on air.
Tony Schumacher is ecstatic to be a full-time NHRA Top Fuel driver again after a few years of only being able to run here and there. Schumacher explains embracing the new challenge of being on a single-car team, working with a new crew chief, and building a team with new guys; how different it feels to be back; reacclimating to the sensation of speed; forgetting bad habits in his time away; how hard it was to be left without a ride; having the opportunity to add to 85 wins; seeing early potential from his team; being a part of building a team into contenders; if doubt crept in as years went by of whether he'd get another full-time ride; preparing for a big moment again; depth of the Top Fuel class; how the relationship with dad works; being a big guitar player and taking it everywhere; not trusting hotel pillows; growing his own peppers; still being 'The Sarge' despite not driving the Army car.
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This week in the second installment of our interview with longtime ... and outspoken ... NASCAR crew chief Tim Brewer, Tim talks about his move to M.C. Anderson and why he considers that to be the biggest mistake of his career. He also guides us through some tumultuous years financially with Blue Max Racing and Tim Richmond, during which it was left to HIM to cover checks to keep the team going.
Then it was back to Junior Johnson & Associates, to work with drivers Neil Bonnett, Terry Labonte and Geoff Bodine. And ... yes ... Tim talks about some of the ... let's just call 'em rules interpretations he made over the years. That led to a couple of quotes that go STRAIGHT to the top of our favorites over the years on this show.
Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then dig into the September 9, 1982 issue of Grand National Scene. Cale Yarborough scores the fifth Southern 500 victory of his career, with rumors circulating that his car owner ... M.C. Anderson ... wanted him to run for the 1983 Winston Cup championship.
The win comes after a heated late-race battle with Richard Petty, during which sheet metal WAS traded back and forth several times.
There's also a story on a couple of NASCAR movies that were in production at the time ... and ... finally ... a piece on the whuppings drivers had received over the years.
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The General Tire Jim Beaver Show comes at you live from the 2022 HCR SXS Adventure Rally on the Rocks from the Kawasaki activation. Jim and Brittney interview guests from Kawasaki, Pro Armor, HCR Racing, and the American Sand Association.
In this week's "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver goes back to a mid-season show in 2018 with Rob MacCachren, Greg Biffle, and Vaughn Gittin Jr on air.
Bright and early before a day of training, Noah Gragson stops by the podcast to talk about how working with Josh Wise has changed things physically and mentally. Then we shift into Gragson working with a new crew chief this season in Luke Lambert; what Lambert brings to the team; the difference in Gragson from year one to year four in the Xfinity Series; confidence building; understanding races are not won in one lap; growth on the track and as a person; the guidance and belief from JR Motorsports; having fun where he can; the influence and friendship of Brandon McReynolds; feeling comfortable in his own skin; working on not being down on himself on bad weekends; being a big fish in a small pond; takeaways from getting Cup Series experience; how Gragson defines connecting to race fans; why climb the fence; what's next after wins and a Championship 4 appearance.
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After some reactions to last week's release of CLIPS from our L.W. Wright interview, longime NASCAR crew chief Tim Brewer talks about his earliest days in racing at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, quitting school and hitting the road as a young teenager, the infamous Talladega boycott of 1969 and an encounter with NASCAR Founder Bill France Sr.
Brewer got his big break when he went to work for an independent driver by the name of Richard Childress, before winding up with Junior Johnson & Associates.
In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid leaf through the October 27, 1977 issue of Grand National Scene. Donnie Allison wins at Rockingham and Cale Yarborough clinches the championship with two races remaining on that year's schedule. There's also a story illustrating the relationship that existed once upon a time between Richard Childress and Junior Johnson.
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In this episode of "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver catches up with off-road star Justin Lofton reflecting on his career in both NASCAR and Off-Road, and how he has seen success in both, as well has his family's legacy in the dirt.
Justin Ashley is a rising star in the NHRA Top Fuel ranks and he's here to discuss his career and what it's like to drive 11,000 horsepower. We start things off discussing 4-wide racing at zMAX Dragway and the discipline it takes; how the season is shaping up for his team; the new variables of an alliance with Antron Brown and working with Toyota; why Ashley's website says occupation: real estate developer; if he genuinely wanted to race or felt had to follow in dad's footsteps; if he considered doing anything else, like keeping with playing football; what he learned along each rung up the NHRA ladder; being non-emotional; why a dragster; what it feels like driving a Top Fuel dragster; if Ashley has had a big moment in the car, and what it's like seeing other drivers go through one; adjusting to a Top Fuel schedule; what it means to have his own team; what Ashley does in the final few moments before the engine fires; competing in a one-and-done sport; if someone has to be fearless to compete in NHRA; slowing down in other areas of life; what gets Ashley the most excited about his job; aiming for winning multiple races this year; depth of the Top Fuel field; being on a fast upward trajectory; dad jokes.
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On this week's General Tire Jim Beaver Show short course champ Keegan Kincaid is on the show talking about his family, career, and the state of short course. The crew also talks Pro Motocross and Ryan Dungey's return, F1 Miami, the NORRA 1,000, the new Kawasaki UTV's & dive into Boston shenanigans.
NASCAR's Steve O'Donnell is here to chat all things Next Gen and more. O'Donnell looks at the first 11 races of the season; where the industry is at with parts and pieces; tweaking Next Gen if need be; having honest conversations with the garage; working with a new driver council; if shifting at short tracks is something NASCAR wants; parity with the Next Gen car; ratings and attendance; track new fans coming to races; when the '23 schedule will be announced; changing the schedule; still looking at new OEMs and engine package; when O'Donnell got into NASCAR; from marketing side to operations; learning and being prepared for the role; not having a set job goal when joining NASCAR; now being COO; a message to NASCAR fans.
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In this "From the Vault" episode of the General Tire Down & Dirty Radio Show, Jim Beaver has legends John Force, Ryan Arciero, & Jeremy McGrath on air.
Sean Cain is a self-described "creative person" but you might know him as Blackbeard. Cain visits the show to share just some of the cars you've seen on the track that he designed; the reason behind branding himself as Blackbeard; how he went from industrial design to the race car business; social media being the driving force behind business; how a concept gets off the ground; things Cain has to take into consideration and work around with a design; the nerves going from a render to real life car; trying to have up-to-date templates; how long it takes from concept to completion; how many concepts need to be submitted; if there's any loss over the ones that don't see the light of day; the hardest thing about the job; not getting burnt out and being repetitive; how often Cain gets to see his work at the track; if there are other designs besides race cars; if there is something out there Cain hasn't designed that he'd like to.
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You know the legend of L.W. Wright. Now meet the man.
The driver known as L.W. Wright made the first and only start of his Winston Cup career on May 2, 1982 at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. He'd not been heard from in the FORTY YEARS since ... until now.
May 2, 2022 marks the 40th anniversary of that iconic Talladega event, and for the first time ever, portions of an extensive interview with the man who went by the name L.W. Wright are being released ONLY on The Scene Vault Podcast.
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You know the legend of L.W. Wright. Now meet the man.
The driver known as L.W. Wright made the first and only start of his Winston Cup career on May 2, 1982 at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. He'd not been heard from in the FORTY YEARS since ... until now.
Monday marks the 40th anniversary of that iconic Talladega event, and for the first time ever, portions of an extensive interview with the man who went by the name L.W. Wright will be released ONLY on The Scene Vault Podcast.
Be sure to subscribe and check back Monday at 6 a.m. for the full episode.
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In one of his favorite interviews he's ever done, Jim Beaver catches up with Ryan Arciero in this " Down & Dirty Show From the Vault" interview dating back to April of 2019.
After teasing next week's interview guest, we conclude our three-episode arc with Gil Martin's cancer story. It's powerful ... because he went at his Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL) diagnosis with the heart of a racer. If this doesn't work, try that ... over and over and over again.
In honor of that cancer story ... as we have in the past with others in the NASCAR community who have dealt with such serious issues ... we let it stand on its own and forego our standard second segment.
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Whether you know him as Brad or "Bread" Perez, he is here to talk about living the NASCAR dream. Perez takes us inside his role as a tire specialist in the Camping World Truck Series for Rackley W.A.R.; the way he started to network into the sport; not being mechanically inclined; getting a taste for racing with a spec Miata; not coming from a racing family but being a race fan who dreamed of being a driver; memories of attending races at Homestead-Miami Speedway; introducing family and friends to NASCAR through his passion for it; if his parents now understand Perez's love for racing and being there for his Truck debut; transitioning to North Carolina and how Ryan Vargas played a role; working many other non-racing jobs to earn money for racing; why Perez thinks he's become a popular figure in the garage and on social media; if he's used social media to his advantage; if he reminded himself to enjoy the experience of his Truck Series debut; if Perez feels he's settling for a job in racing versus driving; potentially having a die-cast made of his truck from his debut.
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Big news in the world of NASCAR history this week ... the rebirth of North Wilkesboro Speedway, thanks to the efforts of a small group of Wilkes County diehards and Speedway Motorsports!
In our first segment this week, we share the second installment of our interview with longtime NASCAR crew chief Gil Martin. Gil shares his memories of his first Winston Cup victory as a crew chief, which came in November 2001 at New Hampshire with Robby Gordon behind the wheel of the Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet. Gil also shares the story of the Corvette he was promised ... but never received ... following that win. Then, it's on to the sometimes topsy-turvy relationship he shared with young phenom Kevin Harvick, RCR's decision to bring back the number 3 and the urgency of winning the pole for the 2014 Daytona 500.
In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid break down the November 29, 2001 issue of Winston Cup Scene. That week's paper covered the Battle of the Gordons at New Hampshire, in which Robby gave Jeff a nudge up and out of the lead en route to that first win with Gil. Also, a Busch Series season review package relived some rather testy quotes from competitors.
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In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver goes back to 2015 to catch up with the first man to ever triple flip a dirt bike and the first woman to ever backflip a dirt bike with interviews with Josh Sheehan & Jolene Van Vugt.
Brian Wilson is a return guest to the podcast but it's a completely different conversation as we focus on Wilson's first year as Cup Series crew chief and how he got here. Wilson reveals how the team believes they've found the reason for their rough start to the season; what Wilson remembers of his dad being an engineer for Robert Pressley and the Skol car; getting his racing start with the Kimmel family; working in the race shop and the grocery store meat department; going from the Kimmel team straight to Team Penske and the Cup Series; memories working on the 77 team with Brendan Gaughan; shocker builder to engineer, thinking his career was over moving to Xfinity, and his first shot of being a crew chief not going well; lasting so long at one organization; how Next Gen has changed things for crew chiefs; keeping a close eye on the parts going on the car; being someone how likes information and knowing the rules; what he's seen from his rookie driver good and bad; what Wilson is looking for from the 21 team getting into the summer months.
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This week ... host Rick Houston and his sons Jesse and Adam join listener Bill Stripling for a memorable weekend of decidedly Old School and frigid short-track racing at Martinsville Speedway.
In the first of what will be three installments with longtime NASCAR Busch Series and Cup crew chief Gil Martin, he takes us through his very first days in the sport. A buddy of his needed help out at the old Nashville Fairgrounds Raceway ... and Gil didn't particularly want to go. But he went any way, a move that very obviously turned out to change the course of his life.
Gil also remembers Bobby Hamilton and the genesis of Filmar Racing, and the growing pains that Nashville-based operation faced with four very different drivers ... Bobby Hamilton, David Green, Jeff Burton and finally, Kenny Wallace.
Finally, Gil takes us through his move to Richard Childress Racing.
In our second segment, Rick and co-host Steve Waid leaf through the April 16, 1992 issue of Winston Cup Scene. Davey Allison wins at North Wilkesboro, despite being battered, bruised and sore from an accident the race before in Bristol. Bobby Hillin gets put in lockdown due to a run-in with Kyle Petty ... and there's actually a connection to that incident AND our new NASCAR Technical Institute studio.
Oh ... but wait ... there's more. Dave Marcis helps pave the way for NASCAR to make its first appearance at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a young Dale Jarrett tumbles out of his car while trying to leave North Wilkesboro, a Junior Johnson & Associates crew member is unable to go on an important mission? Why? Because he's locked in a porta-john. Finally, there's an almost unbelievable connection ... again ... to our deal with John Dodson at the NASCAR Technical Institute.
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In one of his many interviews with the Extreme E and off-road star, Jim Beaver goes back to 2019 with Sara Price in this episode from the Down & Dirty Show Vault.
Second generation racer Jesse Little keeps busy both on and off the track. Little joins the program to share all he has his hands in; getting his hands dirty when needed; driving for Tyler Young this year; how Young's team has changed Little's preparation; what it's like driving for an owner who is also a driver; why he immediately felt chemistry with the team; splitting the truck with Kaz Grala; being productive when not in the truck; tweeting for the love of racing; why Little has taken to the Truck Series over the years; the Truck Series being a learning series; having to be a hustler and go after what you want; knowing what's a good deal and what's a bad deal; the doubts of whether it's going to happen as a driver; how it feels to look at his former NASCAR Next classmates who have full-time rides; being grateful to still be here after 10 years; what variables Little believes a driver needs to succeed, and what he thinks he offers; not having dad Chad get involved; what it was like running a full Xfinity Series schedule; what's next on his truck schedule.
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Street Bike Tommy returns to the show this week to catch up on his big changes and Jim Beaver and the crew talk on the new F1 race in Las Vegas.
This week in the third and final installment of our interview with Mike Beam, Mike talks about the struggles he continued to face in the wake of the loss of Mike Rich and a fiery accident involving Sterling Marlin. Despite those reservations, Mike eventually moved over to Bill Elliott's Junior Johnson & Associates team, where he and Bill combined to give Junior the final Winston Cup victory of his career.
Mike also takes listeners through the controversy the team endured during the leadup to the 1995 Daytona 500, when the organization was discovered with an illegal intake manifold.
Finally, Mike makes it back to the top of the mountain with Roush Racing, where he guided Mark Martin and Carl Edwards to successful seasons in truck and Nationwide competition. Afterward, he wound up with the organization now known as Petty GMS Motorsports ... together again with Richard Petty.
In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid dig into the May 28, 1981 issue of Grand National Scene. Bobby Allison wins at Charlotte, despite serious accidents involving his brother Donnie and good friend Neil Bonnett. Cale Yarborough finishes third just two days after getting scalded by a pot of boiling water in his hotel room, Dale Earnhardt moves back into his father's old racing shop in Kannapolis and Gene Granger gets PUNCHED.
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Going back to January of 2017 on this "From the Vault" episode of the Down & Dirty Radio Show, Jim Beaver catches up with Supercross winner Shane McElrath, Pro Drifter Ryan Tuerck, and Trophy Truck driver Ryan Arciero.
Dirt is not in her background but Hannah Newhouse is loving her new broadcast role with World Racing Group. Newhouse explains leaving the NASCAR world for World of Outlaws; having creative freedom with content; leaning on others during the transition; being able to freelance into other motorsports; preparing for different series and how things are different; how a family of gearheads led to a life in racing; Langley Speedway and the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Combine; how realistic she was about racing long term; being a female in motorsports; building relationships with subjects; addressing that Bristol incident; the better podcast to work on - DBC or DJD; being intimidated at first with a new role on DJD; who she looks at for inspiration in the motorsports world.
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On this episode of the General Tire Jim Beaver Show we preview the 2022 year, talk about upcoming events, and major changes to the show moving forward. Be sure and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
In this very emotional episode, longtime crew chief and team executive Mike Beam discusses what was THE most controversial moment of Richard Petty's career ... the 1983 fall race at Charlotte, after which a REALLY big engine was discovered under the hood of the Petty Enterprises Pontiac. He also talks about taking some time off to be Mr. Mom and refocus his priorities on his family.
Mike then discusses the absolute devastation of losing teammate Mike Rich in a terrible accident during the 1990 Winston Cup season finale at Atlanta, a fiery accident at Bristol involving Sterling Marlin just a few months later and the emotional impact that had on his life and career.
Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then dive into the October 25, 1990 issue of Winston Cup Scene. Alan Kulwicki wins at Rockingham, for the first time since positing the first Winston Cup victory of his career a couple of years earlier at Phoenix.
The day was a very good one for Alan, but one of his crew members escaped very serious injury when he was struck by Rusty Wallace during a round of pit stops.
Bill Elliott's Melling Racing crew wins the Unocal 76 pit-crew race at Rockingham. Jeff Gordon makes the very first NASCAR start of his career and the origin of Jack Roush's love for straw hats is revealed!
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In this from the Down & Dirty Show Vault, Jim celebrates episode 300 with Ken Block, Travis Pastrana, Bryce Menzies, and Courtney Force in this 3 hour special. Please RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE on iTunes.
Whether you view Atlanta Motor Speedway as an intermedia or superspeedway, it was brand new either way to Sage Karam. He joins the show to tell us about the experience; how much he's looking forward to having practice this season; the number of Xfinity Series races he anticipates running this year and hopes for a full-time ride; looking at returning to Pocono Raceway for the first time since Justin Wilson's fatal accident; if that day has gotten easier to deal with over time; what Karam thinks Pocono will be like in NASCAR versus IndyCar; relying on YouTube to prepare for races; how the continued NASCAR culture learning is going; getting more respect from the garage; if anything from IndyCar has helped in NASCAR; if races feel different in NASCAR; what resources Karam has to use to get better being in PA; if it's been frustrating not having a full-time ride somewhere; what it is about stock cars that have hooked him.
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This episode of the General Tire Jim Beaver Show was taped live from Fremont Street at the Mint 400 from the Kawasaki Compound with Kawasaki racers Jeremy & Rhowan McGrath and Carson Wernimont. Be sure and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
This week in the first of three installments of our interview with veteran crew chief and team executive Mike Beam, he talks about trying to break into the sport with Mike Laughlin, Butch Lindley, Harry Gant and Morgan Shepherd, before finally landing with Petty Enterprises. And ... yes ... he gives us HIS side of the story in the Great Lone Star Beer Escapade with Kyle Petty.
In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid take a peek at the June 11, 1981 issue of Grand National Scene. Benny Parsons wins the final Winston Cup event at Texas World Speedway after a pretty heated late-race battle with defending series champion Dale Earnhardt, who was still searching for his first win of the season. Spotters take up for Earl Sappenfield and Joe Whitlock wheels and deals for Dale Earnhardt, for the time being.
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From the Down & Dirty Show Vault comes this episode from May of 2016 with Ryan Dungey, Ken Roczen, & Collete Davis all on air. Dungey and Roczen discuss their Supercross championship showdown in las Vegas.
Cody Ware is a race car driver, gamer, and anime fan and we're touching all of those subjects this week. Ware tells us how he and Ryan Ellis try to feel accomplished while gaming; his love of anime; how his mental health journey is going; what the turning point was for Ware to get help; the Coliseum race being a confidence booster; what he's feeling from the Next Gen car; how much the car is making a difference versus growth in the organization; not feeling held back by the equipment; dropping out of med school; what his relationship is with his car owner dad; being a late bloomer into racing; what it was about racing that changed him; focusing on only Cup Series racing this season; if it was hard jumping between different cars last year; what translated from IndyCar to Cup; if top 25 in points is realistic.
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The Houston family makes it back from an epic trip to Las Vegas, a meeting with a Medal of Honor recipient and a treacherous jaunt on a skywalk overlooking the Grand Canyon!
In the third and final installment of our interview with Johnny Benson, he talks ... again ... about his run in the truck series with Bill Davis Racing, his 2008 championship battle with Ron Hornaday, deciding to leave Bill's team, an effort with Red Horse Racing that didn't quite pan out and a really bad week he experienced in 2009, up to and including the EXTENSIVE injuries he received in a crash at Berlin Raceway.
Most importantly ... Johnny and Rick come to terms on the SRX Racing pace car!
The second segment sees Rick and co-host Steve Waid coming up with a series of questions ... some serious ... others maybe not so much ... for each other.
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Dave Moody spends four hours a day, five days a week talking on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio but he didn't mind talking some more this week to share how he got here. Moody takes us back to when he first saw a race car and what about it was life changing; when he began getting working opportunities; fielding cars of his own; unexplainably getting on Ken Squier's radar; part-time opportunities with MRN; the seamless transition between broadcasters on a radio call; the genesis behind SiriusXM Speedway; why it was the worst time to start a show; some of the early battles; being a single host; how the channel and NASCAR's relationship has changed over the years; having an announcer's voice; the fear of not having the answer; accusations of being a NASCAR stooge; the process of giving opinions; good and bad days on the job; what keeps Moody going after so many years; a personal connection to Moody.
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Snow in Las Vegas? Carrot Top? Oh, yeah. We've got it all in this week's episode!
In the second installment of our interview with Johnny Benson, Johnny talks about his earliest days on the Winston Cup circuit with Bahari Racing, his rather difficult turn with Roush Racing, what might have been in the 2000 Daytona 500, his Mr. Nice Guy image, winning at Rockingham and parting ways with MB2 Motorsports.
In our second segment, Johnny Benson wins the first Winston Cup race of his career at Rockingham despite that Mr. Nice Guy tag, and Jamie McMurray inherits a second straight Busch Series victory.
NOTE: This podcast is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owners of the Scene brand.
Brandon McReynolds reinvented himself in NASCAR after admitting that being a race car driver wasn't going to work. McReynolds is now a spotter and in driver management, both of which he shares insight about this week. McReynolds shares how he recently started a new company; things he learned as a driver he's applying on the business side; the personal and professional with drivers like Cole Custer and Noah Gragson; how much advice or brotherly love Gragson needs; if McReynolds still considers himself a NASCAR driver as his Twitter bio says; when McReynolds saw the writing on the wall about driving; any thoughts of going into a completely different profession; being able to successfully reinvent himself in racing; how he got into spotting; the eye-opening experience it was and if he's ever had an oops moment; if he imagined his racing career looking like this.
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In the first of what will be three installments of our interview with Johnny Benson, he talks about the influence his father had on his life and career, rising up through the ranks despite the fact he was happy where he was at, his inauspicious Busch Series debut, beating Harry Gant for his first win in that division, his consistency winning out over Chad Little's flashes of brilliance in the 1995 Busch Series title fight and agreeing to move to Winston Cup with Bahari Racing.
Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then pick through the September 22, 1994 issue of Winston Cup Scene. Rusty Wallace wins in a crazy Winston Cup finish at Dover, while Young Gun Johnny Benson holds off Grizzled Ol' Veteran Harry Gant for the first victory of his Busch Series career.
The cover date on this issue came just two days after a VERY important date in NASCAR history.
A lot has happened to The Racing Writer's Podcast and Ryan Ellis since he was guest No. 1 back in the fall of 2017. We're checking in with Ellis this week to see what he's been up to since that day; what it's like working with other drivers for his Monday through Friday job; what it is about racing that keeps him from giving it up for a normal job; if people have tried to persuade him to give up or those who have said keep going; balancing his time between the 9-5 job and the NASCAR to-do list; the internship program he offers; emotion at the track when a driver versus when he's there working for someone else; if being a PR person has given him a different perspective on the sport; his driving plans for this season; why Ellis considers it his best opportunity; goals for this season.
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Middle Tennessee racing legend Mike Alexander takes us through the early years of his career, as well as a couple of attempts at establishing himself as a Winston Cup competitor. When those didn't work out, Mike decided to take himself and his talents to the Busch Series, where he felt he had a better shot at running competitively with a team HE owned.
Mike ran well at the level, got himself a couple of wins ... and very nearly another, until a protest by his buddy Larry Pearson took it away. Mike WAS noticed, and wound up replacing the injured Bobby Allison midway through the 1988 Winston Cup season. He did well in the car ... his career was on the rise ... but then saw his own career derailed by a head injury he sustained that offseason during the Snowball Derby.
Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then thumb through the December 1, 1988 issue of Grand National Scene. Rusty Wallace won that year's season finale at Atlanta, but lost out on the Winston Cup championship to Bill Elliott. Both had their gameplans in place before the race ... each one played out pretty much as they expected ... and in the end, winning the race still wasn't enough for Rusty.
Mike Alexander recorded the best finish of his Winston Cup career, and was looking forward to the following season. Two NASCAR Hall of Famers made the last starts of their Winston Cup careers in this event. There's a feature on Mildred Elliott, the matriarch of that racing family, and the wives of Bill, Ernie and Dan. Finally ... Richard Petty loses his 1967 championship ring ... and it gets returned to him.
This is raw audio from a live Q&A at the 2022 King of the Hammers Jim Beaver did with motorsports legend Jeremy McGrath with Kawasaki.
Time in the NASCAR Cup Series has flown by for William Byron entering year five, and he feels he's in a good place with everything around him. Byron discusses how the pandemic felt like a gap year; thoughts on his progression from rookie to now; being critical of himself; getting better with his car feedback and having to get over the fear of being wrong; maturing as a Cup driver over the years; how long it took to get comfortable in the series; the toughness of the top level; being bitter over only winning once in 2021; dealing with so much change around him in four years; frustration racing a teammate versus someone else in the field; the most frustrating thing as a driver; the weirdness of driver introductions; how Byron defines connecting to race fans; how comfortable he's getting in Next Gen and if there's anything he's had to change driving wise; impressions after the beating and banging of the Clash; and naturally, a Lego update.
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NOTE: Some parts of this episode may be too intense for some listeners.
We're sharing the third and final installment of our interview with John Dodson this week, and the conversation swings from hysterically funny to devastatingly emotional.
John talks about the brawl between Rusty Wallace's Blue Max Racing team and Darrell Waltrip's Hendrick Motorsports crew that followed the 1989 edition of The Winston all-star race and his work at the NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville.
But then ... John discusses the 1990 pit-road accident that claimed the life of Mike Rich and the night his niece and nephew, Trey and Tia ... Barry's son and daughter ... lost their lives. The impact that loss had on Barry was immeasurable.
Doug Yates will see the most Ford Mustangs take the green flag in this year's Daytona 500 than ever before and he's excited about doing so with a new car. Yates talks about all things engines this week such as how they are distributed to teams; going through the process of NASCAR deciding to increase horsepower this year; but why it's not so easy as just saying make a change; the workload of having to build different engine packages; what Yates would want versus what's good for the sport; what it means for teams to no longer be allowed to put tape on the front grille; why Yates still likes getting his hands dirty and it being an escape for him; the lasting influence of dad Robert; how Yates has worked to build his own brand; working with other engine builders and NASCAR; what he thinks the next engine package could look like; how engine builders work to get an advantage; why last year was the most frustrated he's been; sharing old memories on Twitter; what Yates considers his biggest win; where he gets an adrenaline rush.
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In the second installment of our interview with John Dodson, he remembers the controversy surrounding three key employees of Junior Johnson & Associates making the move to M.C. Anderson's team. Once there, team members were reportedly subject to being followed by detectives, in order to keep them on the straight and narrow.
John also lets us in on another mass exodus, this time from Ranier to Blue Max Racing. Then, we have Tim Richmond stories and insider info on the trickery and financial smoke-and-mirror show Blue Max used win the 1989 Winston Cup championship.
Our second segment features a deep dive into the September 15, 1988 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Davey Allison winning the first race on Richmond's newly reconfigured racing surface. The Tire Wars between Goodyear and Hoosier were raging hot and heavy, which played into Davey's favor and cost Rusty Wallace the 1988 Winston Cup championship.
There are features on Hoosier Tire's Marge Merrill, the daughter of company founder Bob Newton, and Melling Racing tire specialist Mike Thomas. Finally, Dale Earnhardt shoots doves AND a photograph in this issue.
Chase Purdy's newest opportunity in the Camping World Truck Series is with Hattori Racing, but we're going to learn all about his journey to the team and more. Purdy reveals when he knew he wanted to be a race car driver; racing all over the southeast; what go-kart racing is really like; series Purdy's run along the way to NASCAR; what makes late models so fun; going through a rough two-year gap without racing; landing a full ride with GMS Racing to moving to Hattori Racing; wanting to get a chance in the HRE trucks; being teammates to Tyler Ankrum; no more excuses; being a young driver getting to know a new team; how Purdy feels about the 'respect' topic in the Truck Series; learning from veterans, including recently with Kurt Busch; an updated on getting his degree from Ole Miss.
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You may know John Dodson as the younger brother of longtime NASCAR crew chief Barry Dodson, but he forged an incredible resume in the sport all his own. In the first of what will be three installments of an absolutely extraordinary conversation, John talks about growing up in a racing family with seven rambunctious siblings; breaking into NASCAR while still in high school; a wreck that left his hero Richard Petty battered and bruised; Maurice Petty; RCR BD (Richard Childress Racing Before Dale); flying with Cale Yarborough; and much, much more.
In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid break down the July 7, 1977 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Richard Petty's strong win at Daytona, the firing of Darel Dieringer by DiGard Racing and the sale of Nord Krauskopf's team to Jim Stacy.
Brian Murphy of Stewart-Haas Racing is here to help with any conversation around the Next Gen race car. Murphy explains the different offseason teams had this year; eventually getting over being uncomfortable with the car and supply chain issues; long days at the race shop; his history at Stewart-Haas Racing; going from fixing the cars to preparing them; thoughts on what this car will do for the sport; if there will be any creativity and innovation with Next Gen; needing to better understand inspection and having more transparency in the sport; his approach to social media; being forced to attend his first NASCAR race; not having any formal job training; what a misconception of working in racing is; being all in on all racing; the big change that is Next Gen; having a fresh start; being an avid photographer and climber.
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This week, we're honored to be joined by the one ... the only ... the iconic ... Mario Andretti to discuss his life and times in and around the world of NASCAR.
Jerry Baxter and driver Tanner Gray were among those who got to see the new Atlanta Motor Speedway recently, and Baxter is here to share insight on that much more. First impressions of the facility; throwing out the notebook on the track; first impressions of working with Gray and getting more out of him; how Baxter feels about going back to the Truck Series after spending the last two years in Cup; what he expects to be different or have changed in the Truck Series since last there; some of Baxter's early racing days; a quick turnaround moving to North Carolina; memories of the first drivers he worked with in Cup; what it was like working for Kyle Busch's truck team; what he saw in Bubba Wallace in trucks and then Cup; working with multiple drivers versus just one; Baxter's go-to stories; working with a lot of younger drivers; on his career longevity but also having to adapt; insight on David Gilliland Racing; goals and expectations for his team this year.
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This week in the third and final installment of our interview, Kenny Wallace talks about the success of 1994, leaving Filmar to drive for Andy Petree, his second-place finish to Dale Earnhardt at Talladega in October 2000, driving for DEI a year later and finally, his dirt racing career.
Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then dig into the February 2, 1995 issue of Winston Cup Scene. The cover story on this preseason issue featured none other than Kenny Wallace ... and I was faster than an Air Force pilot in a session of Andy Hillenburg's Fast Track school at Atlanta.
As if to one-up his cake icing story from last week's episode, Rick also regales Steve with his memories of the 1985 Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam in Nashville.
Tyler Ankrum says it's been a "pretty easy" transition to Hattori Racing as he gets set to take the wheel of the No. 16 Toyota. Ankrum joins the show to talk about how well things are going with already building team chemistry; being with a smaller group in HRE; why and how the move from GMS Racing happened; first impressions of new crew chief Scott Zipadelli; if this is a year Ankrum feels he has to step up; how much he was affected by the lack of practice and qualifying; how Ankrum got into racing and the influence of David Gilliland; choosing ranch life over the lake in NC; things fans might be surprised to know about him; who Ankrum is close to in racing; thoughts on working with Chase Purdy this season; getting his chance in the 16 truck.
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In the second installment of our interview with Kenny Wallace, he talks us through his breakthough - and heartbreaking - 1991 Busch Series season. After battling Bobby Labonte for the championship, Kenny endured a devastating crash at New Hampshire late in the season. Then, during the offseason, a deal to move to Winston Cup falls through at the very last second. He lands on his feet and eventually moves to Cup with team owner Felix Sabates, but his rookie season doesn't exactly pan out as expected. He joins and then enjoys some of his greatest successes with Filmar Racing. Finally, Kenny discusses filling in for the injured Ernie Irvan with Robert Yates Racing.
Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then dig into the September 29, 1994 issue of Winston Cup Scene. Rusty Wallace wins after dominating at Martinsville, but doesn't gain much ground on runnerup Dale Earnhardt in the Winston Cup point standings. Kenny Wallace finishes fourth while subbing for the injured Ernie Irvan, who shocked the world that week by calling into a radio show. There's also a feature on memorabilia collector Wayne Keith and Hut Stricklin and Travis Carter going their separate ways at the end of the 1994 season.
Andrea Brimmer is the chief marketing and public relations officer at Ally and joins the podcast to take us inside NASCAR sponsorship. Brimmer looks back on the '21 season for the No. 48 team; branding around the driver and not having the driver adjust to the sponsor's brand; a bit on Brimmer's history in the automobile world; where Brimmer's passion comes from and understanding athletes; how sports has helped her today; what it was like for Ally to first come into NASCAR; how Ally looks at return on investment; fan loyalty; what Ally looks for in a partner; what's been learned in Ally's first few years in the sport; their role in diversity and inclusion; Do It Right; being disruptive; being an active partner; utilizing more space on the Next Gen car for sponsor placement.
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In our first episode of 2022, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid discuss Rick's bout with boredom during his COVID quarantine and an incredible Christmas gift given to him by a listener.
Kenny Wallace is ... well ... Kenny Wallace. And that's basically all the summary anybody needs! In our second segment, Rick and Steve thumb through the May 3, 1990 episode of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of Geoff Bodine's win at Martinsville, his first for Junior Johnson.
The victory came just two days after a devastating loss for Junior and his then-wife, Flossie. Chuck Bown led all 200 laps at Lanier Raceway in Georgia, with our boy Kenny Wallace running a distant second.
There were also reports about boating mishaps that left Bill France Jr. with two broken ankles, and another that scared Michael Waltrip WAY more than his infamous Bristol Busch Series accident just a couple of weeks before.
Jade Gurss is back with another must-read auto racing book, this time having worked with Al Unser Jr. Gurss, who had known Unser back during Unser's driving career, takes us inside the work to tell Unser's story in the best way; the reason for starting the book with Unser's suicide attempt; the willingness of Unser to be vulnerable; the honesty and openness of Unser's intense personal life and decisions; drug use and the Penske days; vivid memories on winning the Indianapolis 500 but feeling adrift afterward; how complex Unser is; not wanting to tell just a racing story; the fact-checking process; what Gurss was looking forward to hearing from Unser about; how it felt after such an intense project was done; what the takeaway for readers should be of Unser's story.
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Live Fast Motorsports made it through its first year as a NASCAR Cup Series team and co-owners BJ McLeod and Matt Tifft are calling it a success. Both McLeod and Tifft join the podcast this week to offer their perspectives. First up, McLeod dissects the season and how it was different from putting a car on track in 2020; what being an owner was like on the weekend's he wasn't driving; the biggest takeaway of fielding a full-time Cup Series car; what the measuring stick of success was and how that sets up for 2022; the high of the season; what it's like being a Cup Series driver; being in meetings with NASCAR as an owner; having the car fully sponsored and a presence on social media; putting other drivers in the car; working with Tifft.
Tifft reflects on being a team owner in NASCAR; the budget of Live Fast versus other teams; how good it is for Tifft to be involved in racing again; the difference in driver mindset and watching the car; focusing on variables off the racetrack; how Tifft saw success for the team; being in meetings with NASCAR; going from friend to team co-owner with McLeod; if Tifft had fun in 2021.
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By now you know there is so much that goes into building a race car and not just for the race teams, which makes Tommy Joseph a great guest. As an aerodynamics supervisor for Ford Performance, he's taking us inside what that means and everything going on at the Ford Tech Center; scale model testing; the limit of wind tunnel testing; what Ford has been able to work on during the parts freeze; the thrill of being involved in designing Next Gen; when racing aerodynamics became an interest; getting his foot in the door in Formula 1; engineering in F1 versus NASCAR; coming back to the U.S. and working for Ford; the F1 world versus the NASCAR world; the difference in a car enthusiast and someone who likes competition; what makes a good engineer or aerodynamic supervisor.
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2022 is already shaping up to be one heck of a year for The Scene Vault Podcast ... and in this week's season finale, we share previews of conversations already in the can with Kenny Wallace, John Dodson and Mike Beam.
Chris Miko is one of the hauler drivers at Joe Gibbs Racing, and it's his job to make sure that Kyle Busch's No. 18 Toyota makes it to the racetrack. But that's not all Miko does. This week, Miko takes us for a ride through his 21 years in the sport; being a show car driver; finding a love of NASCAR at a young age and getting his foot in the door professionally; additional responsibilities for the race team other than driving the hauler; how having a co-driver works; how Miko spends so much time on the road; adventures with fans, fellow truck drivers, and cops; the importance of meeting NASCAR's unloading schedule; easiest and hardest tracks to park the hauler; the nerve-racking experience of entering onto the Bristol dirt; the pride and possessiveness a hauler driver has for their equipment; everything that can be stored in a team hauler; the processing of packing up after race weekend and miles spent on the road; bringing Jurassic Park to his driveway.
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Our listeners sent in several questions for this special episode, and let's just say that between Kyle Petty's bootlegging and bull riding adventures and Steve Waid, Tom Higgins and the Knights of the Mystic Sea, this segment isn't going to be forgotten any time soon.
We also did something a little different this week in our second segment. Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid asked each other the questions they'd always wanted to know. The results were, at times, absolutely hysterical and at other, very deeply emotional.
On the latest iRacing Downshift, Greg and Kevin welcome Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Motorsport Strategy Director James Vowles to discuss bringing the Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance to iRacing, how the team and iRacing have worked together to develop both the car and the sim itself, and the special format to the Tuesday night league he runs. We've also got a look at the rest of our exciting new content for 2022 Season 1, including two new touring cars, an updated Watkins Glen, Knockhill Circuit, and the Porsche Experience Center Hockenheim!
Kip Childress is back! There is so much more to cover about being the Cup Series pace car driver, but before we get into that, he's going to share a job he has covering sports away from the racetrack. After a nice discussion on high school sports, we dig into the importance of knowing the NASCAR rule book from inside the pace car and being aware of your surroundings; New Hampshire rain and Kyle Busch's anger; time spent during rain delays; being in the pace vehicle at new venues like Bristol dirt and finding sightlines; how track compounds affect driving the pace car; procedure for the choose rule; post-race duties; if Childress can hear the fans react to big moments; getting to drive new manufacturer cars; getting the field out of the garage in the correct order; a season in review.
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This week, we share the third and final installment of our interview with Rick Wilson. In this episode, he talks about the decision he made to leave Morgan-McClure Motorsports and how that might not have worked out in his favor; being on the outside of the sport looking in; and his run with Petty Enterprises.
We do something a little different this week in our second segment, and it's something for our REALLY old-school listeners. It's a short interview conducted by iconic early NASCAR journalist and PR rep Russ Catlin with Buddy Shuman and Joe Weatherly going into the 1955 Southern 500 at Darlington.
It's the first time in more than 65 years the sound bite has been heard in public, and we're joined by NASCAR Production's Ken Martin to discuss the contributions of Catlin, Shuman and Weatherly and the significance of the clip.
Brian Wilson and Harrison Burton are paired together at Wood Brothers Racing and they stop by the podcast to talk about it. Wilson describes getting his shot as a Cup Series crew chief; being familiar with the series; what he'll expect from Burton; working with another young driver; making a name for himself in the Xfinity Series; the open notebook between Wood Brothers and Penske; working on Next Gen; going from developing Austin Cindric to racing against him.
Burton dishes on having a proven veteran as his leader; how he'll lean on Wilson; building chemistry with each other; time already spent in the simulator; putting his time in the Xfinity Series behind him; what Burton learned about himself in those years; any plans to document a rookie Cup season; learning Next Gen; any unusual advice given about the Cup Series; and facing the hype of the Wood Brothers 100th win.
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In this week's installment of our interview, Rick Wilson talks about his years with Morgan-McClure Motorsports and crew chief Tony Glover; his VERY close second-place finish to Bill Elliott in the 1988 Firecracker 400 at Daytona; what he coulda, shoulda, woulda done differently in that event if he had it to do all over again; and a bad crash at Richmond that left him with two broken feet and an all-time attempt to race the next week.
Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then dig into the April 13, 1989 issue of Grand National Scene. Rusty Wallace has vertigo, but he wins the Valleydale 500 at Bristol. Darrell Waltrip finishes second after spinning his brother out. Waddell Wilson gets whacked in the head with a metal pole during a pit stop. Dick Trickle doesn't have radio communications with his pit crew.
There are TWENTY cautions. A team doesn't shut the gate on its hauler leaving the race track, causing all manner of parts, pieces and equipment to fly out of the back. Rick Wilson wins the rain-delayed Busch Series race. Rick Mast has the flu, and Dale Jarrett's car is destroyed by a crossover gate that opens unexpectedly. Dale Earnhardt doesn't want to be at the Monday, rain-delayed race ... and he promptly parks his car.
Bob Tasca III lives a fascinating life as an NHRA Funny Car driver on the weekend but the vice president of Tasca Automotive Group during the week. In our conversation we dig into a busy portion of the NHRA schedule; the great Funny Car points battle; the mental battle of Sunday eliminations and not getting another run; what it was like when NHRA went to a playoff format; what Tasca is processing in the three seconds he's down the track; learning to respect the power of a nitro car; joining the 300mph club; electrification in NHRA; working with Tony Stewart on the Cobra Jet program; what it's physically like to drive a nitro Funny Car and the sensation of speed and if you can lose that; following in the family footsteps; dealership Tasca versus driver Tasca; needing an adrenaline rush; splitting time between the dealership and racing; how his family coined the 'win on Sunday, sell on Monday' phrase; being surrounded by great men like his father and grandfather; having the dealership work serve as a distraction from racing; the most exciting thing about drag racing.
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We share the first of what will be a three-part interview with Rick Wilson in this week's episode. Rick talks about his start in the sport; his relationship with Dick Hutcherson and A.J. Foyt; how a tragic accident during qualifying for the Indianapolis changed the trajectory of his career; the impact his win in the 1984 ARCA race at Daytona had on him; and finally, how a ride with Morgan-McClure Motorsports came down to Rick and a youngster by the name of Davey Allison.
The February 16, 1984 Grand National Scene featured a short story at the FRONT of the paper on Rick Wilson's Daytona ARCA victory; Cale Yarborough OFFICIALLY becoming the first person to qualify for the Daytona with a speed of more than 200 mph; Neil Bonnett's win in the Busch Clash; and Ricky Rudd's infamous end-over-end, side-over-side series of barrel rolls in that event.
There were a also couple of great columns in this issue on a brand-new owner coming into the sport and the doubts he was having about the team's chances at success right out of the box and a volunteer crewman for Jimmy Means by the name of Junior Johnson ... but not THAT Junior Johnson.
Before Todd Gordon walks out the door at Team Penske for the last time, he joins us to do some reflecting. Gordon starts by sharing if it's sinking in that he's done and what Sunday at Phoenix Raceway was like leading into the race; if Gordon plans to do any reflecting on the accomplishments he didn't focus on while they were happening; the significant race wins along the way; the change he saw in Ryan Blaney through two years; building a race car for a college class; designing zero-turn lawnmowers and the influence Gordon's wife Amy had on making the move to North Carolina; teams Gordon worked with before getting to Team Penske; remembering his first race as a crew chief and driver names that are a blast from the past; navigating AJ Allmendinger's suspension in 2012; reaction to the hiring of Joey Logano; the Cup championship being the biggest accomplishment; how the sport ages you over time and looking at how it's a seven day a week job; what Gordon's kids reactions were over the years and now that he's retiring; competition amongst crew chiefs; needing a break and having the time to figure out what's next.
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The iRacing World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car World Championship is just days away, and we've got a new Downshift to preview the action with three-time defending champion Alex Bergeron and WoO Public Relations Manager Nick Graziano! Plus, find out more about our Black Friday deals, our Winter Derby, and much more.
In the wake of Kyle Larson's Cup title-clinching race at Phoenix, host Rick Houston re-introduces his revolutionary championship format. Trust us. It's something to behold. Our interview with former Bud Moore Engineering crew members Phil Thomas, Donnie Wingo and Harold Stott concludes this week, and they remember several different drivers who competed for the team and one in particular who butted heads with Bud. They also talk about the end of that incredible organization, and how difficult it was to leave.
Rick and co-host Steve Waid then leaf through the May 20, 1993 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of Geoff Bodine's win at Sears Point for Bud Moore, which turned out to be the team's final win. Ricky Rudd finished second, and it was shades of 1991 when Ricky gave Geoff a shot on the last lap. This time, Geoff was able to keep going and win the race. There was also a last-lap skirmish between Kyle Petty, Davey Allison and Dale Jarrett that left Davey and Dale pretty hot under the collar. Finally, Rick Wilson finished eighth for Petty Enterprises, his best finish for that team.
Josh Williams is an Xfinity Series driver and now he's getting back to his roots by offering development opportunities for those who need some assistance. We start our conversation talking about his driver development program and his approach to such a program; Williams also explains how many different hats he wears during a week; getting started with a go-kart at two years old; what Williams remembers from his dad's racing career; the support from mom and dad, and dad's heavy investment in what happens; his welcome to North Carolina moment; when Williams thought it'd be possible to make a living in NASCAR; what should be expected of the DGM team; if it's tough to be a driver who also works on cars and knows what it takes to get to the track; being content in the Xfinity Series and what it means to overachieve; understanding everyone is racing for something; respecting the race leaders; his relationship with Dale Jr.; what Williams wants people to know; getting confused for the other Josh Williams in NASCAR; doing hospital visits.
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In this week's installment of the roundtable discussion with Phil Thomas, Donnie Wingo and Harold Stott from Bud Moore Engineering, we talk about everything from Dale Earnhardt's tenure with Bud Moore to Geoff Bodine's consecutive wins for the team at Martinsville and North Wilkesboro in the fall of 1992 ... and then Phil, Donnie and Harold tell a story or two on each other. Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then pick through the October 24, 1991 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of Davey Allison's win at Rockingham, Kyle Petty's run at ANOTHER win from the pole at that track, Bud Moore Engineering's triumph in that weekend's pit-crew race and an old timer's event attended by several past legends of the sport.
Ryan Vargas works his tail off for seat time and to be recognized in NASCAR and it's paid off in some big ways over the last year. Vargas joins the show to discuss the growing amount of seat time he's had this year and what it means to have a driver's notebook; racing with emotion; insight into the home office and his daily task to get in a car; the business of cold calls; if Vargas has any formal training for selling himself and speaking well; the scariness of moving to NC as a teenager; why he thought he was washed up at 18; thoughts on young drivers getting recognized; some on-track highlights that stand out and a keepsake from leading laps at Talladega; what it is like to be a race car driver; why Vargas thinks fans relate to him and he's developed a good following; embracing social media and its many different platforms; looking ahead to 2022.
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The latest iRacing Downshift is chock full of exciting updates, from an extended interview with 2021 eNASCAR champion Keegan Leahy to new content announcements like Mercedes-AMG F1 and Phoenix Raceway. Plus, find out where our staff has been racing, how our pro series have been going, and much more!
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We sat down with former Bud Moore Engineering crew members Phil Thomas, Donnie Wingo and Harold Stott for an inside look at what it was like to work for one of NASCAR's most legendary operations. This week, they talk about how they wound up working for Bud and how they STAYED with the team through the years. For these three, at least, it seemed to be more than just a business arrangement. They were family. Also, the April 23, 1981 issue of Grand National Scene was Steve Waid's first as executive editor. Featured inside are a package of stories on Bud Moore's crew and a photo spread on a charity basketball game involving several people in the racing community. Dale Earnhardt is shown wearing a pair of "jorts," while Steve is pictured in a nearly indescribable outfit.
Max Papis is a busy man. Papis is an IndyCar race steward, performance advisor, and businessman, just to name a few things, and somehow, he found time to join the show to share how it's all been going. What does it mean to be a race steward? What drew Papis to taking the job years ago? He also explains his role with William Byron and why he doesn't like the term coach; finding satisfaction in seeing someone else succeed; what Papis looks for when he's at the racetrack with Byron; explaining how go-karting helps NASCAR racing; an update on how MPI (Max Papis Innovations) is going and being able to expand into other racing series; getting feedback and data on the products after being in a crash; developing other products through MPI, including for sim racing; hopes to get back behind the wheel in NASCAR.
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Robert Callicutt was living the dream as a race fan. He was working for Richard Petty and travelling to all the races, but in early 1989 at Atlanta, he experienced the nightmare of being engulfed in flames while gassing Richard's car. Robert was severely injured and spent the next 33 days in the Humana Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia. This is his incredible story. Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid also remember legendary independent driver Dick May, and also dig into the March 23, 1989 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of the Atlanta event in which Robert Callicutt was injured. The race was won by Darrell Waltrip, after he beat Dale Earnhardt off pit road during a late-race pit stop. Or DID Darrell reach the stripe before Dale? And Dick Trickle finished THIRD!
Sam Hunt Racing has gone from a very small K&N operation to competing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and what a journey it's been. Hunt shares his first conversation with Toyota and earning their support; his connection to the late J.D. Gibbs and how influential their meeting was in more ways than one; how surreal it's been for the team to come so far in a short amount of time; time spent in the Netherlands and why he chose a career in racing; finding NASCAR racing when back in the States; the business of going from K&N to Xfinity; why Hunt is not driving his own car and if that's helped in the transition of being an owner; relating to the drivers in his car; measuring where the performance should be when it's multiple drivers in the seat; if expectations change throughout the year and if Hunt feels like they are defying the odds; if he'd like to see practice next year and any inventory coming from the Cup Series; the team outlook for 2022.
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Tony Stewart is taking his team ownership to the NHRA beginning in 2022 and he made time to talk about it on the podcast. Stewart discusses the challenges he expects entering drag racing; experiencing drag racing up close and personal; how Stewart's view of things changed the more time spent on the starting line; what the conversation is like between two racers in a relationship (Stewart and fiancée Leah Pruett); trying to describe the sensation of speed driving a Top Fuel dragster; why Stewart says it'd be suicidal for him to try to compete in NHRA; why Matt Hagan was a good fit for TSR; if there's anything left Stewart hasn't driven; where Stewart sees NHRA in the motorsports landscape. Music created by Tony Monge.
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This week in the second and final installment of our interview with Bill "The Hat Man" Brodrick, he takes a little trip down memory lane about NASCAR's first trip to Australia for the first NASCAR exhibition race. He also talks about the legendary Unocal 76 Racestoppers program and his unceremonious release after nearly 29 years with the company. In our second segment, we leaf through the October 6, 1983 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of that fall's North Wilkesboro event won by Darrell Waltrip with the help of new-fangled ... and not much liked ... power steering. There were also some hot rumors about Junior Johnson ... Budweiser ... Darrell Waltrip ... Coor's ... Richard Childress ... Piedmont Airlines ... Terry Labonte ... Billy Hagan ... Dale Earnhardt ... Rick Hendrick(s?!?) ... Wrangler ... and Petty Enterprises.
Blake Harris is the car chief for Martin Truex Jr. at Joe Gibbs Racing, and if you want to know what that entails, he's here to explain. Harris breaks down his role; how he got into NASCAR and the journey to Furniture Row (before JGR); being a former driver himself but also enjoying working on cars as well; being a brief test driver for Furniture Row; choosing racing over music; what it's like going through NASCAR inspection and the relationship with the officials; why the car chief is the one ejected; where Harris goes when he's ejected and what he can do for the team; if it would be beneficial for people to understand inspection failures versus cheating; being a girl dad; Chili Bowl connections; what it's like to fight through the Cup Series playoffs. Music created by Tony Monge.
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Bill "The Hat Man" Brodrick is one of the most recognizable figures in the history of NASCAR from his years of overseeing victory lane celebrations. As a result, he's also been one of our most requested guests here on the podcast ... and after a little bit of back and forth on getting him up to speed on Zoom ... we GOT him! In this segment of our interview, Bill talks about how he first got involved in racing, how he came to be in charge of victory lane and some of his more memorable victory lane celebrations. The October 13, 1977 issue of Grand National Scene featured coverage of that fall's Charlotte and North Wilkesboro events ... AND Bill Brodrick on the outside cover!
Steve Lauletta has been there from the beginning but he's now officially team president of 23XI Racing as the interim title was erased. Lauletta joins the podcast this week to discuss his role and the main things the organization has going on both on and off the racetrack. From explaining how he never wanted to work for another race team after leaving the sport for a few years but being drawn to 23XI; what it looks like in the early days of starting a race team; what experience Lauletta thinks he brought that helped get things going; where the team is now almost a full year into operation and already looking ahead; what stands out from 11 years with Chip Ganassi Racing; why he wanted to start his own marketing company; how teaching tennis when Lauletta was younger carried over into his business sense; going from wanting to be a judge to working in sports; how he got to NASCAR; what a team president does on a given day or week; if anything keeps Lauletta up at night and his mindset about mistakes; what he looks for when hiring people; being a brand that goes racing; how 23XI will be different in NASCAR. Music created by Tony Monge.
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This week, we finish out the EPIC interview with Jimmy Spencer ... and right off the bat, we dive into the rounds that he had with Kurt Busch. He then goes BACK in time to a run-in that he had with Hickory hometown heroes Dale Jarrett, DJ's daddy Ned AND NASCAR. We conclude the interview talking about his sister Chrissy, and the impact her passing had on his life. Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then tackle the March 28, 2002 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of a tumultuous weekend at Bristol. There was Jimmy Spencer and Kurt Busch ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Robby Gordon ... and then in the Busch Series race the day before ... Jimmy Spencer and Jack Sprague ... Kevin Harvick and Greg Biffle ... Ken Alexander and basically everybody else in the field.
Chris Gayle didn't expect to be an Xfinity Series crew chief this year for Joe Gibbs Racing, but once the decision was made, Gayle decided he was going to show it was a mistake. Gayle admits there is ego involved going from the Cup Series to Xfinity Series; the thought of going for an owner's championship versus a driver's championship; getting his racing start in Arkansas; transferring to UNC Charlotte; if he ever had thoughts that he'd make it in NASCAR; landing at Joe Gibbs Racing; winning races with Kyle Busch as an engineer; engineer versus crew chief; insight on what isn't seen about Ty Gibbs; his Poindexter Twitter handle. Music created by Tony Monge.
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The General Tire Down & Dirty Radio Show Powered by Polaris RZR is live from the Sand Sports Show in this raw and unedited producer's cut.
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We talk about a little bit of everything in the second installment of our interview with Jimmy Spencer, from what winning at Myrtle Beach meant to Dick Moroso, to getting back up to speed at the Cup level with Travis Carter, Bobby Allison and Junior Johnson. Jimmy won his first couple of Cup races with Junior, but not without a little bit of controversy. Jimmy also talks about Hut Stricklin, not-so-great runs with Travis Carter (again) and Chip Ganassi and the verbal barrages he unleashed at both Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. in 2001. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid dig through the July 7, 1994 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of Jimmy's first career Winston Cup victory at Daytona, and that GREAT late-race battle with Ernie Irvan. After the race, Ernie sounded like he was maybe, sorta, kinda wondering what was going on with Jimmy's car. There's also a feature story on some of the strange things that can sometimes happen during cautions.
From feeling like the world was crashing down on Jordan Anderson Racing in February to making some noise in the Xfinity Series, it's been quite a year for the team. Jordan Anderson is going to try and explain it all and sum it up for us this week. Anderson digs into how long it took to decide to shift his plans for the season; how he drew in big-name Cup drivers for the Xfinity car; the feeling when not racing the car; the internal battle of car owner and driver; the selling point to bringing in and keeping partners; being able to take a step back in certain areas; having a support system in place; if thinks about what could have been; how much the year has aged him; Truck versus Xfinity Series car; the philosophy running each program; embracing the journey mentality. Music created by Tony Monge.
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You've asked for Jimmy Spencer, and now you've got him ... raw and unfiltered.
In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid leaf through the June 29, 1989 issue of Winston Cup Scene. The issue features coverage of Bill Elliott's slump-busting win at Michigan, as well as a highly volatile night of Busch Series racing at Louisville Motor Speedway in Kentucky.
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You've probably heard Doug Rice's voice calling a NASCAR race for Performance Racing Network (PRN), but if you don't know much about him, you will after this episode. Rice explains how long he's been with the company and his role as president of PRN and the responsibilities; first hearing about NASCAR; memories from broadcasting in college and working at the campus radio station; the impact of participating in speech and debate club; getting his foot in the door with PRN; early lessons and snafus; the importance of painting a picture; the most important thing about broadcasting; regrets about not saving things through the years; working alongside Humpy Wheeler; his top broadcasting moment; what PRN races remain this season. Music created by Tony Monge.
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Jim Beaver is live on-site from the 2022 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally with Fistful of Bourbon and numerous guests including musician Tim Montana.
NOTE: This episode contains vivid descriptions of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. It may be too intense for some listeners.
Once upon a time, Scottie Maxwell served as a weekend warrior for Hendrick Motorsports driver Ken Schrader. It was a far cry from his career as a New York City fireman. In the most emotionally charged interview we've ever done, Scottie remembers in vivid detail the events of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Also, Las Vegas Motor Speedway President and General Manager Chris Powell joins hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid to discuss their new partnership. Visit www.lvms.com for all your ticketing needs!
Corey LaJoie knows his flowing hair is starting to become noticeable and there is a reason behind that. LaJoie kicks off our conversation today explaining the look he's going for before we jump into how the season has gone for Spire Motorsports; what goes into learning a new car/manufacturer; what LaJoie gets out of doing his own podcast and SiriusXM work; what he's learning about the NASCAR universe through his time on the radio; how he became a fill-in for Larry Mac; why the tone of the podcast changed; having to review races for the radio and podcast; doing an audit on himself; the importance of having an opinion; if LaJoie wants to do television work; promotion for his Oct. 6 kickball tournament. Music created by Tony Monge.
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Kevin Lepage is remembered for having sponsorship from the Vermont Teddy Bear Company ... and also an incident that took place during a 2008 Nationwide Series event at Talladega. This week, Kevin gives his side of the story in what was ... by far ... the most controversial moment of his career. Nearly everyone blamed the mishap on Kevin, while he has always claimed innocence. Hear what Kevin has to say ... and then decide for yourself what to think. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid dig into the May 1, 2008 issue of NASCAR Scene. Kyle Busch and Tony Stewart win at Talladega, and Kevin Lepage is in the hot seat after that crazy mishap. There were also rumors going around that Tony was looking to go into team ownership, and that Danica Patrick might be considering a move to NASCAR. Finally ... there's a story on A.J. Allmendinger struggling to get up to speed in NASCAR.
Josh Sims has covered NASCAR and other local sports for Fox46 in Charlotte for the past few years, but now he's entered the stock car world full-time. Sims is already in deep with projects, and this weekend at Darlington, he takes another step with his first pit reporting gig, which we discuss first. Then we go into how different it'll be to only have to cover NASCAR outside of the Charlotte arena; his previous enjoyment and knowledge of NASCAR; how he landed in Charlotte, to begin with; print journalism versus television; the goal always being sports; being a former athlete covering athletes; the time spent preparing for interviews; why Sims took the Fox job; wanting to tell stories and those he's looking forward to working on. Music created by Tony Monge.
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In the second installment of our conversation, Kevin Lepage talks about winning the first Busch Series race of his career and a stint with Roush Racing that started out with a lot of promise, but wound up pretty rocky. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid dissect the November 7, 1996 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured a package of stories on the championship battle between Hendrick Motorsports teammates Terry Labonte and Jeff Gordon ... and how much ... or how little ... their crew chiefs Gary DeHart and Ray Evernham worked together. Kevin Lepage won the standalone Busch Series race at Homestead, with the championship going to Randy LaJoie. And ... finally ... Rick had a column in this issue that ticked off an autograph seeker or two.
Things are going well and life is good for Kyle Petty and the projects he's working on, which he's here to talk all about. Petty explains how COVID-19 changed his job and way of doing things; what it means to now be back in the garage area; the approach to 'Coffee with Kyle' conversations; learning the concept of shutting up and listening; how 'Coffee with Kyle' came to be; how much makes the finished show or gets left unseen; the difference with the 'Dinner Drive' show; if these projects serve as a way for Petty to talk to his heroes; reinventing himself and staying in the sport; details on the Charity Ride Revival. Music created by Tony Monge.
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In the first of a three-part interview, Kevin Lepage talks about how he first got started in the sport, moving from his native Vermont to go Busch Series racing, sponsorship from the Vermont Teddy Bear Company - and we'll later remember some of the OTHER unusual sponsors the sport has had over the years. Finally, Kevin tells the story of a very rocky relationship he faced when he first moved South. Then, in our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid thumb through the August 19, 1982 issue of Grand National Scene. Steve had a column in this issue in which he picked out the members of his own race team and a feature story on D.K. Ulrich prompts Rick to tell the story of a good racing friend, former driver Al Loquasto and Schaeffer beer.
The last time we spoke to Anthony Alfredo he was grasping the fact that he had a ride with Richard Childress Racing, so we're checking back in with him to see what it's like to be a Cup Series rookie at Front Row Motorsports. And it's a challenging time to be a rookie, too. Alfredo explains why; if there have been any seconds thoughts or frustrations; how big the Olympic break was for his team; adjusting to longer races and a longer schedule; how the people at Front Row have helped with his development; finding there are more critics at the Cup level; how life changes when you become a Cup driver; ways Alfredo's training has changed; looking at another driver's visor camera and using SMT data; the advice that has stuck with him; working hard for little gains; new interest in his nickname; why he was operating heavy machinery lately; a new sponsor for Michigan and Richmond. Music created by Tony Monge.
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The Mount Washington Auto Road just became the first-ever hillclimb course on iRacing, and we're here to tell you about it! And who better to describe the mountain than the man who currently holds the world record for its fastest run? That's right-Travis Pastrana stopped by the studio to join the show (and get some extra seat time in the sim)! Be sure to follow along with the event on Sunday as Travis tries to extend his record!
In one of the most emotional episodes we've ever produced, Shawna Robinson and hosts Steve Waid and Rick Houston discuss the impact cancer has had on their lives.
Alan Reinhart is the voice you hear when it comes to the NHRA, either over the PA system at the racetrack or if you've watched NHRA.TV. Reinhart takes us through the journey of being in the right place at the right time to start announcing; the knowledge and one-liners he brings to the job; views from the booth, material, and knowing when information is relevant; Shirley Muldowney stopping by the broadcast booth; working with Joe Castillo; his travel schedule between races; NHRA still being a niche sport; selling the NHRA to race fans; working for Brian France back in the day and Reinhart's NASCAR connections; NHRA headlines this season; Reinhart's offer to you the race fan. Music created by Tony Monge.
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On this week's General Tire Down & Dirty radio Show Powered by Polaris RZR Jim Beaver welcomes NHRA winner Ron Capps to the show to talk about his win this weekend in Pomona, David Higgins to talk about his winning return to rally, and Tyler Hoover from YouTube's Hoovie's Garage. Jim also talks on the 2021 Off-Road Hall of Fame inductees, the 2022 Supercross Schedule, Sturgis, and the Olympics. Be sure and follow @JimBeaver15 on social media and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
This week, we share the second of what will be three installments of our interview with Shawna Robinson. In this episode, Shawna talks about the 1994 weekend in Atlanta in which she experienced the highest of highs in becoming the first woman to win a Busch Series pole position and the lowest of lows on the very first lap of the race. She also also talks about how motherhood impacted her career, her decision to start racing again and the ups and downs that she experienced after that. In our second segment, we go back to the March 17, 1994 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of Winston Cup rookie Jeff Burton's strong at Atlanta, before giving way to eventual winner Ernie Irvan; Shawna's pole win and a controversial first-lap incident with Mike Wallace and Joe Nemechek. Finally, Bobby Labonte experiences a scary landing of his plane on his way home from the Atlanta race weekend.
Michael Waltrip has seemingly done it all - racer, team owner, television, author, and now beer. We start our conversation by talking about what led him to start a brewing company; then we move into his experience running with SRX this summer; the opportunity to race against some motorsports greats; if SRX scratched any itch of getting into a race car; how it feels to be in his 25th year of broadcast work and the opportunities he's on the media side; memories of Waltrip's early days in TV; rehearsal or no rehearsal; thoughts on the critics and if anyone from the garage has ever questioned his opinions; what Waltrip enjoys about the broadcast side of the sport; going from friend and competitor to interview; what Waltrip identifies as these days; if he would have done anything differently; if there is anything left that hasn't been told; looking ahead to the last portion of the Truck Series season. Music created by Tony Monge.
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Jim Beaver has short course star and Red Bull athlete Andrew Carlson on the show this week as well as racer/influencer Pleasant Cook aka 4x4 Barbie. Chris Leone also calls in from on-site at the New England Forest Rally to talk about David Higgins return. Jim also talks off-road news and the olympics.
Shawna Robinson was the first woman to win a NASCAR touring series race when she won a Charlotte/Daytona Dash Series event at Asheville. She was the first woman to win a pole in the Busch Series and she is also the first woman we've featured as an interview guest here on the show. And what a story she has. We're going to do three episodes with Shawna ... the first two on her career, and then the third and final show will focus on her battle with breast cancer. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid dig into the October 10, 1991 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of the fall Charlotte weekend at Charlotte. Geoff Bodine and Junior Johnson stretched their fuel mileage to the very last vapor and won the Winston Cup event, after Mark Martin had dominated the event. Morgan Shepherd and Dave Marcis were involved in a pretty heated confrontation. There was also an announcement in Level Cross, North Carolina that stirred up a lot of emotions for a lot of people.
Mike Dillon has had many different roles over the years in racing, but today he is the senior vice president of business operations at Richard Childress Racing. Dillon explains his responsibilities and how there is much more taking place on the RCR campus than building race cars; how the company is already looking to shift resources to other jobs when Next Gen comes around; if RCR might have an advantage with Next Gen because they've been working with NASCAR from the beginning; how Childress became the team to work with NASCAR on the prototype; how the atmosphere of the campus is different this year with two competitive teams; what the best thing is leadership can do during lean years; if it's easier so many years in to separate family and business; what hat Dillon wears when watching races; a quick story from being a spotter. Music created by Tony Monge.
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If the first hour of our conversation with Tony "Rambo" Liberati, Chris Hussey, Gere Kennon and Buddy Parrott was eventful, they were only getting warmed up for the second and final episode.
Krista Baldwin is a businesswoman, team owner, and Top Fuel driver following in the footsteps of her grandfather Chris 'The Greek' Karamesines and late father Bobby Baldwin. She breaks down the many hats that she wears and balancing it all; the family tree of race car drivers; reliving and sharing the details of her big run at zMAX Dragway; what it's like for Baldwin's mom to watch her daughter race; why Baldwin got a late start to her racing career; trying to explain the diversity of NHRA when it comes to women; if she felt she had to follow the family career or wanted to do it; when it became the plan for her to succeed her grandfather; learning from him over the years; the nervousness being on the starting line; what gives Baldwin a different understanding of what goes into racing; getting a Top Fuel license; getting used to the different physical wear on the body during a run; fire suits at the laundry mat; her love of eating; what Baldwin's schedule looks like. Music created by Tony Monge.
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It's been a while, eh? We're bringing the heat to make up for lost time on iRacing Downshift with Steve Myers as our special guest to talk track reconfigurations, NASCAR Next Gen, Chicago, and all the other cool stuff you've been seeing lately. We also catch up with all the other new series and content releases of the past couple months, talk the eNASCAR playoff picture, and look ahead to some exciting new special events.
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In this very special episode, Tony "Rambo" Liberati, Chris Hussey, Gere Kennon and Buddy Parrott sit down for a round-table conversation about their NASCAR careers.
Erik Jones is enjoying his first season with Richard Petty Motorsports and grades himself on the job he's done as the driver. Jones joins the show this week to also discuss getting used to being a one-car team; simulator time and how that's changed for him from the past; having a more personal relationship with the Petty team; working with a new manufacturer; the normalcy of not having practice and qualifying; being able to do more at home with more free days; but what a week looks like for Jones; the different perspective he has this year; getting back to basics and out of the spotlight; how Jones has grown in the last year; bonding with a team of 'true racers'; if the 43 team would be further along with more practice and qualifying; if RPM fans should be pleased by how the season is going; the dedication of Petty fans; experiences that come with being a Petty driver; how 'Read with Erik' came about. Music created by Tony Monge.
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Jim Beaver has short course star Jerett Brooks on the show this week, along with Bill "The Thrill" Hynes from the Stadium Super Trucks series, and Tiffany Stone.
Larry McReynolds is a bonus guest on behalf of Quaker State, the entitlement sponsor of this weekend's race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. But there is no one better to help preview the weekend, so McReynolds shares what to watch for aside from tire wear; what notes will transfer from the March race; drivers who might succeed during a hot slick weekend; what makes Atlanta fun to watch; what McReynolds prepared for as a crew chief for Atlanta versus crew chiefs today; thoughts on Atlanta having two dates again; recalling his dominating win with Ernie Irvan from 1994; memories and stories of his first three wins as a crew chief with Quaker State; working for the legendary Kenny Bernstein; being the crew chief Brett Bodine won his only race with; where you can catch his coverage with Fox Sports for Atlanta. Music created by Tony Monge.
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We wrap up our time with Jeff Hammond with a short 15-minute installment in which Jeff talks about his time with Sabco Racing and Kenny Wallace, going back to work with Darrell Waltrip and then finally his move into the wide, wide world of NASCAR television with Fox. Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then dig into the April 9, 1998 Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of a quite memorable weekend at Texas Motor Speedway ... and NOT for all the right reasons. Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the first race of his Busch Series career that weekend, and there were also feature stories on Tim Flock's passing, Wendell Scott and the longevity of various racing chassis that teams took to the track.
It's been an admittedly frustrating season for Matt DiBenedetto and Wood Brothers Racing and he's here to break it down among other things. DiBenedetto explains how drivers understand it could worse; if there is an explanation for the struggles; utilizing simulator time; how the fan reaction has changed over the years; how his career has shaped him as a person and how he doesn't let it affect his love of racing; the influence of the Wood Brothers family; how hot the race cars are and the work that DiBenedetto puts in to be mentally tough; getting TV broadcast experience during an ARCA Series race, and understanding how to talk about racing on TV; why he and Ryan Ellis started a podcast and if DiBenedetto is getting out of it what he hoped. Music created by tony Monge.
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We've had some packed interviews before, but this one is CRAZY. This week, Jeff Hammond talks about the 1989 Daytona 500 and how it was basically the fulfillment of his career; Darrell Waltrip's injury the following year at Daytona; DW's decision to move to his own team, and his own reluctance to follow; and his beautiful, awesome, absolutely shining relationship with Darrell's general manager a year or so later. Then in our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid take a peek at the April 25, 1991 Winston Cup Scene. That issue carried coverage of a wild and wooly day at North Wilkesboro. The race was won by Darrell Waltrip, in his first victory since leaving Hendrick Motorsports to form his own team. Everybody was mad at everybody else due to a HUGE number of accidents. Despite all that, teams WERE happy with the new pit road rules that went into effect, ending an early-season onslaught of changes. This issue also carried a feature story on Ray Fox Sr. and his role in winning the 1960 Daytona 500 and news of Ernie Irvan's dinner at The White House.
Gene Monahan retired from the New York Yankees after 40+ years and now works with Hendrick Motorsports. This week we meet Monahan and go into what his role is with the championship-winning NASCAR organization; how Jay Frye played a part in Monahan's transition; his early memories of becoming a racing fan in Florida; what transferred from the job in MLB to NASCAR, and still working with athletes; what resources Hendrick athletes have at their disposal; what Monahan is monitoring with the athletes; what makes a great athlete to work with; why the transition was hard at first; the Yankee comparison with Hendrick Motorsports; what Monahan had to learn about his new sport; the difference between MLB game day and NASCAR race day; if he's able to watch the Yankees again; what it was like working for George Steinbrenner; what it has been like to be around talent in both MLB and NASCAR; things Monahan is enjoying in NC that he didn't have in NY; what he does away from work; what he gets joy and fulfillment from these days. Music created by Tony Monge.
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We celebrate our 150th episode with the return of Jeff Hammond, for the conclusion of our epic conversation. This week, he talks about the influence of Warner Hodgdon on Junior Johnson & Associates and how the addition of a second team for Neil Bonnett wasn't exactly the most harmonious of situations. Jeff also discusses Junior's reaction to the infamous 1986 clash between Darrell Waltrip and Dale Earnhardt at Richmond and the breakup between Darrell and Junior. Finally, Jeff takes us through some of the turmoil that caused HIM to leave Junior to rejoin Darrell at Hendrick Motorsports. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid tackle the May 17, 1984 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of one of the most chaotic finishes to any race anywhere ... the 1984 Coors 420 at the fairgrounds race track in Nashville.
Tommy Joe Martins has been putting in the years in the NASCAR garage, and he feels it gives him a right to voice his opinion, and he's got a few of them around the future of the sport. Martins discusses what's changing and his concerns; how things are going for Martins Motorsports in their second year; the workload and stress level after a rough few weeks on track; if not having practice and qualifying does save money; the brotherhood or bond that forms amongst teams like his; if Martins gets jealous or compares himself to others; why he's aiming for his team to be like the Wood Brothers; coming to the realization he won't always be the driver of his car; drivers being the best talent scouts, and how much racing Martins watches and the reasons why. Music created by Tony Monge.
Jim Beaver has 2-time Hall of Famer Larry Roesler on the show this week talking about his amazing career and recent win at the Baja 500. He also has Road to Indy standout and current F2000 points leader Yuven Sundaramoorthy on the line. Be sure and follow @JimBeaver15 on social media and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
In the second and final installment of our conversation, longtime crew chief and team owner Travis Carter talks about the witch doctor that Hal Needham brought in once upon a time, the close battle with Terry Labonte for the 1984 Winston Cup championship, his run in the 1989 Daytona 500 with driver Rick Mast and his years as a team owner.
And speaking of Rick Mast, he joins co-hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid to discuss his memories of working with Travis Carter and a myriad of other topics, such as a nitrous oxide test that didn't quite work out, an FBI raid and buying a corn dog from a con artist.
Then, in our second segment, we dig into the April 29, 1982 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Harry Gant's first career Winston Cup victory at Martinsville and Bobby Allison's dust-ups the week before at North Wilkesboro.
Finally, Rick and Steve discuss some disappointing news.
No one is looking forward to Pocono Raceway more than Sam Mayer, who turns 18 on June 26 and then takes over the No. 8 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports beginning at Pocono on June 27. Mayer joins the podcast to share what he's been doing to get ready for the ride; how he feels about Pocono; the oddity of not doing a lot of racing through the first half of the season; if he feels he adapts well to new variables; if Mayer has sat in the car and spent any time talking to his teammates; if the headlines around Josh Berry has made Mayer possessive of the car; how Berry's performance has changed Mayer's expectations; not letting success go to his head; with dad being a former open-wheel driver, what drew Sam to stock cars; how he got connected with Lorin Rainer and the influence Rainer has been; discovering his independence now being on his own; lessons learned from grassroots racing; being competitive against drivers he's already competed against; what Mayer has noted while watching Xfinity races from afar. Music created by Tony Monge.
No one is looking forward to Pocono Raceway more than Sam Mayer, who turns 18 on June 26 and then takes over the No. 8 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports beginning at Pocono on June 27. Mayer joins the podcast to share what he's been doing to get ready for the ride; how he feels about Pocono; the oddity of not doing a lot of racing through the first half of the season; if he feels he adapts well to new variables; if Mayer has sat in the car and spent any time talking to his teammates; if the headlines around Josh Berry has made Mayer possessive of the car; how Berry's performance has changed Mayer's expectations; not letting success go to his head; with dad being a former open-wheel driver, what drew Sam to stock cars; how he got connected with Lorin Rainer and the influence Rainer has been; discovering his independence now being on his own; lessons learned from grassroots racing; being competitive against drivers he's already competed against; what Mayer has noted while watching Xfinity races from afar. Music created by Tony Monge.
Jim Beaver has his good friend a musician Tim Montana on this week talking about RZR's, music, and his career, as well as short course star Keegan Kincaid talking about going 2 for 2 at Antigo this past weekend. Chris Leone also calls in with our updated weekly Motorsports Power Rankings. Be sure and follow @JimBeaver15 on social media and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
Jim Beaver has his good friend a musician Tim Montana on this week talking about RZR's, music, and his career, as well as short course star Keegan Kincaid talking about going 2 for 2 at Antigo this past weekend. Chris Leone also calls in with our updated weekly Motorsports Power Rankings. Be sure and follow @JimBeaver15 on social media and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
This week, we share the first installment of our interview with legendary crew chief and team owner Travis Carter. Travis tells us about his humble beginnings in the sport in his hometown of Ellerbe, N.C., where he first went to work for L.G. DeWitt and Benny Parsons. Travis also describes the day Benny and John A. Utsman tag-teamed their way to victory lane at Bristol and the day in which basically the entire garage tag-teamed to help Travis and Benny repair their car and clinch the 1973 Winston Cup championship at Rockingham. Travis worked for Roger Penske for a couple of years, before moving back South to join Junior Johnson & Associates as a co-crew chief for Cale Yarborough. While there, Travis and the rest of the team won the 1978 title going away. Finally, Travis told us about the three races that really got away and how he wound up joining a team fielded by Hal Needham and Burt Reynolds. Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then dig into the November 5, 1981 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Darrell Waltrip's win at Rockingham, a track made treacherous that weekend by the application of bear grease. The issue also carried a column about Travis Carter and his laid-back ways, and news features on Tim Flock's participation in a brand-new team that never actually came to be and Bobby Allison's decision to leave Ranier Racing ... with possible replacements by Richard Petty and Mark Martin.
This week, we share the first installment of our interview with legendary crew chief and team owner Travis Carter. Travis tells us about his humble beginnings in the sport in his hometown of Ellerbe, N.C., where he first went to work for L.G. DeWitt and Benny Parsons. Travis also describes the day Benny and John A. Utsman tag-teamed their way to victory lane at Bristol and the day in which basically the entire garage tag-teamed to help Travis and Benny repair their car and clinch the 1973 Winston Cup championship at Rockingham. Travis worked for Roger Penske for a couple of years, before moving back South to join Junior Johnson & Associates as a co-crew chief for Cale Yarborough. While there, Travis and the rest of the team won the 1978 title going away. Finally, Travis told us about the three races that really got away and how he wound up joining a team fielded by Hal Needham and Burt Reynolds. Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then dig into the November 5, 1981 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Darrell Waltrip's win at Rockingham, a track made treacherous that weekend by the application of bear grease. The issue also carried a column about Travis Carter and his laid-back ways, and news features on Tim Flock's participation in a brand-new team that never actually came to be and Bobby Allison's decision to leave Ranier Racing ... with possible replacements by Richard Petty and Mark Martin.
Greg Stumpff is the owner and one of the artists of Off Axis Paint, which is an airbrush company that works with some of NASCAR's biggest names for their helmets. Stumpff joins the podcast to describe how the process works and how long it takes from start to finish; working through the approval process with teams and sponsors, and how involved a driver is; keeping in mind safety regulations; how a brief stint racing on dirt helped him understand the business or motorsports; what goes into the workload being busy during the year and then slowing down, and driver's needing multiple helmets a year; the influence his high school art teacher had; when the lightbulb went off to combine a passion for art and racing; having other artists to look up to; the challenges of the job and unique paint colors; other projects he's taken on over the years; what he accomplishes going to the racetrack. Music created by Tony Monge.
Greg Stumpff is the owner and one of the artists of Off Axis Paint, which is an airbrush company that works with some of NASCAR's biggest names for their helmets. Stumpff joins the podcast to describe how the process works and how long it takes from start to finish; working through the approval process with teams and sponsors, and how involved a driver is; keeping in mind safety regulations; how a brief stint racing on dirt helped him understand the business or motorsports; what goes into the workload being busy during the year and then slowing down, and driver's needing multiple helmets a year; the influence his high school art teacher had; when the lightbulb went off to combine a passion for art and racing; having other artists to look up to; the challenges of the job and unique paint colors; other projects he's taken on over the years; what he accomplishes going to the racetrack. Music created by Tony Monge.
Jim Beaver has Trophy truck driver Harley Letner on the show to talk about his 3 for 3 start to 2021, Fistful of Bourbon Ambassador Fistful of Terry calls in, and Chris Leone is on with some power rankings. Be sure and follow @JimBeaver15 on social media and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
Jim Beaver has Trophy truck driver Harley Letner on the show to talk about his 3 for 3 start to 2021, Fistful of Bourbon Ambassador Fistful of Terry calls in, and Chris Leone is on with some power rankings. Be sure and follow @JimBeaver15 on social media and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
This week, in the final installment of our interview with Hut Stricklin, Hut talks about practicing the number 28 Robert Yates Racing Ford at Charlotte and the impact that had on Dale Jarrett's season with that team. He talks about his second-place finish in the 1996 Southern 500 at Darlington, his eventual decision to get out of the sport, what he's doing now and a life-threatening disease he endured several years ago. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid break down the September 5, 1996 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of Jeff Gordon's win in the Southern 500, Hut's second-place finish, Dale Jarrett's attempt to win The Winston Million and rumors that Dale Earnhardt was going to buy North Wilkesboro.
This week, in the final installment of our interview with Hut Stricklin, Hut talks about practicing the number 28 Robert Yates Racing Ford at Charlotte and the impact that had on Dale Jarrett's season with that team. He talks about his second-place finish in the 1996 Southern 500 at Darlington, his eventual decision to get out of the sport, what he's doing now and a life-threatening disease he endured several years ago. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid break down the September 5, 1996 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of Jeff Gordon's win in the Southern 500, Hut's second-place finish, Dale Jarrett's attempt to win The Winston Million and rumors that Dale Earnhardt was going to buy North Wilkesboro.
If you're a motorsports fans who watches Fox Sports quite a bit, then you've seen Jamie Howe as she covers multiple racing disciplines for the network. Howe breaks down everywhere she'll be in 2021; if she easily remembers things or spends a lot of time studying; the materials Howe carries with her during race weekend; where a love of storytelling came from; when and where she was exposed to racing for the first time and going to college for broadcasting; the challenges of reporting from one series to another; why Howe doesn't mind being someone who jumps across different series; looking at her first opportunity to cover the Xfinity Series; what Howe does to get away from racing; if there is a series she hasn't covered that she'd like to one day. Music created by Tony Monge.
If you're a motorsports fans who watches Fox Sports quite a bit, then you've seen Jamie Howe as she covers multiple racing disciplines for the network. Howe breaks down everywhere she'll be in 2021; if she easily remembers things or spends a lot of time studying; the materials Howe carries with her during race weekend; where a love of storytelling came from; when and where she was exposed to racing for the first time and going to college for broadcasting; the challenges of reporting from one series to another; why Howe doesn't mind being someone who jumps across different series; looking at her first opportunity to cover the Xfinity Series; what Howe does to get away from racing; if there is a series she hasn't covered that she'd like to one day. Music created by Tony Monge.
Big Indy 500 show with drivers Alex Rossi, James Hinchcliffe, and Dalton Kellett calling in to talk about this weekend's Indy 500 and Tiffany Stone calling in to chat on all things dirt. Be sure and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, tune in on SiriusXM 217, and follow @JimBeaver15 on social media.
Big Indy 500 show with drivers Alex Rossi, James Hinchcliffe, and Dalton Kellett calling in to talk about this weekend's Indy 500 and Tiffany Stone calling in to chat on all things dirt. Be sure and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, tune in on SiriusXM 217, and follow @JimBeaver15 on social media.
In the second installment of our interview with Hut Stricklin, Hut talks about hanging out with team owner Junior Johnson and one of Junior's best friends, the one and only Millard Ashley. He also tells the incredible story of agreeing to go with Davey Allison to that fateful test at Talladega, but then having to back out when he got a bad case of food poisoning in New Hampshire. Finally, Hut also tells us what he REALLY thinks about Jimmy Spencer. In our second segment, we take a deep dive into the April 21, 1994 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of Terry Labonte's first win with Hendrick Motorsports, and a clash between Ken Schrader and Jimmy Spencer; an awesome column by Deb Williams about drivers-meeting hijinks; and a feature on a teacher who used racing as an incentive in her classroom.
In the second installment of our interview with Hut Stricklin, Hut talks about hanging out with team owner Junior Johnson and one of Junior's best friends, the one and only Millard Ashley. He also tells the incredible story of agreeing to go with Davey Allison to that fateful test at Talladega, but then having to back out when he got a bad case of food poisoning in New Hampshire. Finally, Hut also tells us what he REALLY thinks about Jimmy Spencer. In our second segment, we take a deep dive into the April 21, 1994 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of Terry Labonte's first win with Hendrick Motorsports, and a clash between Ken Schrader and Jimmy Spencer; an awesome column by Deb Williams about drivers-meeting hijinks; and a feature on a teacher who used racing as an incentive in her classroom.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is bouncing around the playoff bubble and he's here to assess where JTG Daugherty is going into the summer. We also go into whether being a part of the playoff conversation is good enough; the thought process of building something with a race team; what he's seen from year one to year two with the team; how much crew chief Brian Pattie takes the reins versus Stenhouse's input, and how it's changed this year; adapting to a Chevrolet body and chassis after so many years running with Ford; how two different aero packages change a driving style; why there is a disconnect between what racing drivers like and the fans like; what people don't understand about his "aggressive" driving style; the uniqueness of switching mentalities of showing up and racing versus weekends where this is practice. Music created by Tony Monge.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is bouncing around the playoff bubble and he's here to assess where JTG Daugherty is going into the summer. We also go into whether being a part of the playoff conversation is good enough; the thought process of building something with a race team; what he's seen from year one to year two with the team; how much crew chief Brian Pattie takes the reins versus Stenhouse's input, and how it's changed this year; adapting to a Chevrolet body and chassis after so many years running with Ford; how two different aero packages change a driving style; why there is a disconnect between what racing drivers like and the fans like; what people don't understand about his "aggressive" driving style; the uniqueness of switching mentalities of showing up and racing versus weekends where this is practice. Music created by Tony Monge.
Jim Beaver has 3 time Indy 500 pole sitter Ed Carpenter on the show talking about qualifying weekend, Michele Abbate is back talking about her NASCAR Trucks debut, and Polaris RZR factory racer Maddie Wedeking is on to talk about her big win at Baja Nevada. Jim also talks off-road news, Monaco GP, and the latest on X Games.
Jim Beaver has 3 time Indy 500 pole sitter Ed Carpenter on the show talking about qualifying weekend, Michele Abbate is back talking about her NASCAR Trucks debut, and Polaris RZR factory racer Maddie Wedeking is on to talk about her big win at Baja Nevada. Jim also talks off-road news, Monaco GP, and the latest on X Games.
This week, we have the first of what will be a three-part interview with Hut Stricklin. In this episode, Hut talks about the origins of the nickname; meeting Pam Allison, Donnie's daughter; and the role that Pam's cousin, Davey, played in that. He sets the record straight on NOT being an official member of the Alabama Gang; dominating on short tracks, before making the decision to move to Winston Cup; landing with team owner Rod Osterlund; going to drive for Bobby Allison; finishing second to Davey at Michigan in June of 1991, before ultimately leaving Bobby's team at the end of the 1992 season. In our second segment, we check into the June 27, 1991 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of Davey Allison's win and Hut Stricklin's second-place finish at Michigan; a benefit for Wendell Scott; Junior Johnson's return to the garage after a four-race suspension, which he was NOT happy about; and everybody denying Silly Season rumors that eventually came true.
This week, we have the first of what will be a three-part interview with Hut Stricklin. In this episode, Hut talks about the origins of the nickname; meeting Pam Allison, Donnie's daughter; and the role that Pam's cousin, Davey, played in that. He sets the record straight on NOT being an official member of the Alabama Gang; dominating on short tracks, before making the decision to move to Winston Cup; landing with team owner Rod Osterlund; going to drive for Bobby Allison; finishing second to Davey at Michigan in June of 1991, before ultimately leaving Bobby's team at the end of the 1992 season. In our second segment, we check into the June 27, 1991 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of Davey Allison's win and Hut Stricklin's second-place finish at Michigan; a benefit for Wendell Scott; Junior Johnson's return to the garage after a four-race suspension, which he was NOT happy about; and everybody denying Silly Season rumors that eventually came true.
Nigel Kinrade has been on the NASCAR circuit for 30 years now and he's one of the best to carry a camera. In this episode Kinrade explains what he does and the big name clients he works for; how the job has changed through the years with technology advancement and the digital era; if he knows in the moment he got the shot or something cool; what brought him to the U.S. in 1991 and how he got into NASCAR; the culture shock of stock car racing; keeping things from getting boring every week and every year; when photography became a passion; things people might be surprised to hear Kinrade does or the job requires; building relationships with drivers and teams when invading their space; some of the memorable events he's photographed; favorite places to shoot and the creative challenges of others; what he's looking forward to (in his position) as the year goes on. Music created by Tony Monge.
Nigel Kinrade has been on the NASCAR circuit for 30 years now and he's one of the best to carry a camera. In this episode Kinrade explains what he does and the big name clients he works for; how the job has changed through the years with technology advancement and the digital era; if he knows in the moment he got the shot or something cool; what brought him to the U.S. in 1991 and how he got into NASCAR; the culture shock of stock car racing; keeping things from getting boring every week and every year; when photography became a passion; things people might be surprised to hear Kinrade does or the job requires; building relationships with drivers and teams when invading their space; some of the memorable events he's photographed; favorite places to shoot and the creative challenges of others; what he's looking forward to (in his position) as the year goes on. Music created by Tony Monge.
In the third and final installment of our interview, Ronnie Thomas talks about a 1981 run-in with law enforcement in his hometown of Christiansburg, Virginia, as well as his days as a Late Model Stock icon. In the April 9, 1981 issue of Grand National Scene, we find news of Richard Petty's win at North Wilkesboro, Dave Marcis' pole run, the first race of Mark Martin's Winston Cup career ... and the hiring of Steve Waid as executive editor.
In the third and final installment of our interview, Ronnie Thomas talks about a 1981 run-in with law enforcement in his hometown of Christiansburg, Virginia, as well as his days as a Late Model Stock icon. In the April 9, 1981 issue of Grand National Scene, we find news of Richard Petty's win at North Wilkesboro, Dave Marcis' pole run, the first race of Mark Martin's Winston Cup career ... and the hiring of Steve Waid as executive editor.
Meet Jonathan Sieber IV - Jonathan and Jarod have known each other for numerous years. Jonathans automotive affinity runs deep growing up in Detroit working for many different companies and different capacities, currently running Porsche Classics USA in Georgia to the past companies such as Recaro & MOMO. Take a listen to the history and knowledge that Jonathan shares while Jarod was in Atlanta, Georgia for Formula Drift round 1. The podcast was recorded at The Corner Tavern in Hapeville, GA just across the street from Porsche Experience Center, hence while it has some background noise. Jonathan is a true Roadrunner!
Meet Jonathan Sieber IV - Jonathan and Jarod have known each other for numerous years. Jonathans automotive affinity runs deep growing up in Detroit working for many different companies and different capacities, currently running Porsche Classics USA in Georgia to the past companies such as Recaro & MOMO. Take a listen to the history and knowledge that Jonathan shares while Jarod was in Atlanta, Georgia for Formula Drift round 1. The podcast was recorded at The Corner Tavern in Hapeville, GA just across the street from Porsche Experience Center, hence while it has some background noise. Jonathan is a true Roadrunner!
NASCAR newcomer Jade Buford is off to a solid start to the 2021 season with a brand-new race team, Big Machine Racing. Buford discusses how things have gone; the expectations coming into the season; how long it takes him to get comfortable each weekend without practice and qualifying; the toughest thing about competing in the Xfinity Series; the depth of competition and aggressive from sports cars to NASCAR; some insight into the Big Machine Racing team; what Buford's first experience was like on a NASCAR oval; what his preparation is any given week to prepare for tracks he's never competed on; leaving sports cars for stock cars; the skills needed to be a successful road course driver; growing up in Nashville, TN and how he got into racing; starting a driving career at 18 and going straight to sports cars; Buford shares some of his hobbies and things he enjoys away from the racetrack - like hanging off rocks; participating in American Ninja Warrior three times and how the show works; what will be a successful season for his team; if he wants to stay in NASCAR long term. Music created by Tony Monge.
NASCAR newcomer Jade Buford is off to a solid start to the 2021 season with a brand-new race team, Big Machine Racing. Buford discusses how things have gone; the expectations coming into the season; how long it takes him to get comfortable each weekend without practice and qualifying; the toughest thing about competing in the Xfinity Series; the depth of competition and aggressive from sports cars to NASCAR; some insight into the Big Machine Racing team; what Buford's first experience was like on a NASCAR oval; what his preparation is any given week to prepare for tracks he's never competed on; leaving sports cars for stock cars; the skills needed to be a successful road course driver; growing up in Nashville, TN and how he got into racing; starting a driving career at 18 and going straight to sports cars; Buford shares some of his hobbies and things he enjoys away from the racetrack - like hanging off rocks; participating in American Ninja Warrior three times and how the show works; what will be a successful season for his team; if he wants to stay in NASCAR long term. Music created by Tony Monge.
In the second installment of our interview with Ronnie Thomas, he talks about his frustrations boiling over, an incident with D.K. Ulrich, Eddie Gossage getting to drive his race car, the legendary Wendell Scott and the deal making that went on behind the scenes between him and some of the bigger teams in the sport. Rent a ride? How about rent a caution? Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then dig into the July 20, 1978 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Cale Yarborough's dominant win at Nashville, the best finish of Richard Childress' Winston Cup career and Ronnie Thomas' first top-10 showing. The issue also carries the heart-breaking story of Rick Newsom, and an in-depth interview with Richard Petty, in which The King shared how he REALLY felt about movies and television. Maybe best of all ... the Petty interview reveals a connection between the 1953 movie The Moon is Blue and the iconic television shows MAS*H and The Big Bang Theory.
In the second installment of our interview with Ronnie Thomas, he talks about his frustrations boiling over, an incident with D.K. Ulrich, Eddie Gossage getting to drive his race car, the legendary Wendell Scott and the deal making that went on behind the scenes between him and some of the bigger teams in the sport. Rent a ride? How about rent a caution? Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then dig into the July 20, 1978 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Cale Yarborough's dominant win at Nashville, the best finish of Richard Childress' Winston Cup career and Ronnie Thomas' first top-10 showing. The issue also carries the heart-breaking story of Rick Newsom, and an in-depth interview with Richard Petty, in which The King shared how he REALLY felt about movies and television. Maybe best of all ... the Petty interview reveals a connection between the 1953 movie The Moon is Blue and the iconic television shows MAS*H and The Big Bang Theory.
Matt Yocum, formerly of Fox Sports and now SRX, is looking back at the end of his time covering NASCAR for Fox and what's ahead with SRX. Yocum discusses being out of the routine of covering NASCAR; joining DirtVision last month for the World of Outlaws at Bristol; his love of all things motorsports; memories of Dale Earnhardt and the significance of his Twitter cover photo; developing a relationship with Tony Stewart; the stories behind Stewart getting his back waxed on live radio; cultivating relationships with drivers over the years; the appeal of joining SRX as a pit reporter and being able to tell stories; the preparation going into a new series; why fans should tune into SRX this summer. Music created by Tony Monge.
Matt Yocum, formerly of Fox Sports and now SRX, is looking back at the end of his time covering NASCAR for Fox and what's ahead with SRX. Yocum discusses being out of the routine of covering NASCAR; joining DirtVision last month for the World of Outlaws at Bristol; his love of all things motorsports; memories of Dale Earnhardt and the significance of his Twitter cover photo; developing a relationship with Tony Stewart; the stories behind Stewart getting his back waxed on live radio; cultivating relationships with drivers over the years; the appeal of joining SRX as a pit reporter and being able to tell stories; the preparation going into a new series; why fans should tune into SRX this summer. Music created by Tony Monge.
This wasn't so much a chronological interview, as it was just Ronnie Thomas telling stories. Ronnie discusses his father Jabe's influence on his career, and their early disagreements over just how far and how fast Ronnie could go on the money they had available. Despite a distinct lack of funding, Ronnie won the 1978 Winston Cup Rookie of the Year Award. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid dig into the August 17, 1978 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured Steve's cover story on Ronnie Thomas and reports that Lennie Pond was about to be replaced by Darrell Waltrip; Junior Johnson was angry with NASCAR over the finish of the Talladega race AND lawsuits between Harry Hyde and J.D. Stacy.
This wasn't so much a chronological interview, as it was just Ronnie Thomas telling stories. Ronnie discusses his father Jabe's influence on his career, and their early disagreements over just how far and how fast Ronnie could go on the money they had available. Despite a distinct lack of funding, Ronnie won the 1978 Winston Cup Rookie of the Year Award. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid dig into the August 17, 1978 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured Steve's cover story on Ronnie Thomas and reports that Lennie Pond was about to be replaced by Darrell Waltrip; Junior Johnson was angry with NASCAR over the finish of the Talladega race AND lawsuits between Harry Hyde and J.D. Stacy.
Chris Medland, my colleague at RACER.com who covers Formula 1, joins the podcast to discuss all the latest news and notes from overseas. Medland explains how F1 in Miami came to be; what has happened to Ferrari's performance over the last year; how much teams try to get away with in F1; where the Haas team stands and their plans moving forward; a discussion on Nikita Mazapin; how the coronavirus pandemic has affected F1, its teams, and media; Mercedes versus Red Bull and Hamilton versus Verstappen; the accuracy of the Netflix series; teams wanting to participate; how the series has translated to a new audience; a little bit on who Chris is and how he got to where he is in racing. Music created by Tony Monge.
Chris Medland, my colleague at RACER.com who covers Formula 1, joins the podcast to discuss all the latest news and notes from overseas. Medland explains how F1 in Miami came to be; what has happened to Ferrari's performance over the last year; how much teams try to get away with in F1; where the Haas team stands and their plans moving forward; a discussion on Nikita Mazapin; how the coronavirus pandemic has affected F1, its teams, and media; Mercedes versus Red Bull and Hamilton versus Verstappen; the accuracy of the Netflix series; teams wanting to participate; how the series has translated to a new audience; a little bit on who Chris is and how he got to where he is in racing. Music created by Tony Monge.
Jim Beaver has a loaded show this week with action sports legend Levi LaVallee, Supercross riders Dean Wilson and Chase Sexton, and Baja winner and Dakar racer Kristen Matlock. Be sure and follow @Jimbeaver15 on social media and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
Jim Beaver has a loaded show this week with action sports legend Levi LaVallee, Supercross riders Dean Wilson and Chase Sexton, and Baja winner and Dakar racer Kristen Matlock. Be sure and follow @Jimbeaver15 on social media and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
We'll share the third and final installment of our interview with Michael McSwain ... and if you thought the first two parts were something ... you ain't seen nothing yet. Michael talks about an incident between Ricky Rudd and a Robert Yates Racing employee that left Ricky with a pretty nasty black eye. He talks about his reasons for leaving Robert Yates Racing to go work for Joe Gibbs Racing as crew chief for Bobby Labonte. Finally ... Michael rejoined Ricky Rudd at Wood Brothers Racing, where Michael stayed until his decision to get out of the sport in 2007. At the end of the conversation, Michael shared some pretty raw feelings about no longer being in the sport ... and the conversation turned very personal. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid tackle the April 27, 2000 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured a package of stories on several up-and-coming crew chiefs at the time, with Michael McSwain right there on the cover. There's also a feature on Mark Martin's dominance in the Busch Series, in what was going to be his last year in the division.
We'll share the third and final installment of our interview with Michael McSwain ... and if you thought the first two parts were something ... you ain't seen nothing yet. Michael talks about an incident between Ricky Rudd and a Robert Yates Racing employee that left Ricky with a pretty nasty black eye. He talks about his reasons for leaving Robert Yates Racing to go work for Joe Gibbs Racing as crew chief for Bobby Labonte. Finally ... Michael rejoined Ricky Rudd at Wood Brothers Racing, where Michael stayed until his decision to get out of the sport in 2007. At the end of the conversation, Michael shared some pretty raw feelings about no longer being in the sport ... and the conversation turned very personal. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid tackle the April 27, 2000 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured a package of stories on several up-and-coming crew chiefs at the time, with Michael McSwain right there on the cover. There's also a feature on Mark Martin's dominance in the Busch Series, in what was going to be his last year in the division.
James Davison was confronted with the decision of returning to the Indianapolis 500 or running more NASCAR races, and he says his heart is in NASCAR. Davison explains what has hooked him; comparing the feeling of driving an IndyCar versus a stock car; his reaction to the first time being behind the wheel of a stock car; how much his IndyCar prospects played into his decision; how Davison came to NASCAR in the first place; his racing background and how he came to the United States; why he went the open-wheel route over NASCAR at the start of his career; the influence of his parents on his racing career, and how they feel about him in NASCAR; the funding difference between IndyCar and NASCAR; what Davison is enjoying learning about NASCAR on and off the track; how he knows he's put in a good day or learned something; tracks he feels most comfortable already and the ones he's looking forward to; what Davison's long-term NASCAR plans are. Music created by Tony Monge.
James Davison was confronted with the decision of returning to the Indianapolis 500 or running more NASCAR races, and he says his heart is in NASCAR. Davison explains what has hooked him; comparing the feeling of driving an IndyCar versus a stock car; his reaction to the first time being behind the wheel of a stock car; how much his IndyCar prospects played into his decision; how Davison came to NASCAR in the first place; his racing background and how he came to the United States; why he went the open-wheel route over NASCAR at the start of his career; the influence of his parents on his racing career, and how they feel about him in NASCAR; the funding difference between IndyCar and NASCAR; what Davison is enjoying learning about NASCAR on and off the track; how he knows he's put in a good day or learned something; tracks he feels most comfortable already and the ones he's looking forward to; what Davison's long-term NASCAR plans are. Music created by Tony Monge.
Michelle Martinelli from USA/For The Win drops by to share details on "The Sneak" podcast that digs into the disappearance of Mario Rossi. How did this story come on their radar? Who was Mario Rossi? What went into the original reporting; how much convincing the Rossi family needed to get involved; the many theories surrounding his disappearance; when the Rossi family became suspicious; drug smuggling comes to NASCAR angle; if there is a conclusion to their investigation; recognizable names who contributed to the project; information on how to listen; who Michelle is and how to follow her and her work. Music created by Tony Monge.
Michelle Martinelli from USA/For The Win drops by to share details on "The Sneak" podcast that digs into the disappearance of Mario Rossi. How did this story come on their radar? Who was Mario Rossi? What went into the original reporting; how much convincing the Rossi family needed to get involved; the many theories surrounding his disappearance; when the Rossi family became suspicious; drug smuggling comes to NASCAR angle; if there is a conclusion to their investigation; recognizable names who contributed to the project; information on how to listen; who Michelle is and how to follow her and her work. Music created by Tony Monge.
Jim Beaver has his good friend and NHRA legend Antron brown on the show this week. Tiffany Stone also calls in to talk some off-road, and Jim breaks down some news from San Felipe, IndyCar and NHRA.
Jim Beaver has his good friend and NHRA legend Antron brown on the show this week. Tiffany Stone also calls in to talk some off-road, and Jim breaks down some news from San Felipe, IndyCar and NHRA.
In this week's episode, we share the second installment of our interview with Michael McSwain. He talks about working for Cale Yarborough, joining Ricky Rudd in his last year as a team owner and then going with Ricky to Robert Yates Racing, where the kid from Lattimore, North Carolina won his first Winston Cup race. Just a few months later at Richmond, McSwain was about ready to burn the whole place down for a few minutes. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid thumb through the June 21, 2001 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of Ricky and Michael's Pocono win, Kevin Harvick's double-duty weekend flying back and forth between Pocono and the Busch Series race in Kentucky and the mild-mannered Hank Parker Jr. running into Randy LaJoie after the Kentucky event. Also ... Junior Johnson makes a run at purchasing North Wilkesboro Speedway.
In this week's episode, we share the second installment of our interview with Michael McSwain. He talks about working for Cale Yarborough, joining Ricky Rudd in his last year as a team owner and then going with Ricky to Robert Yates Racing, where the kid from Lattimore, North Carolina won his first Winston Cup race. Just a few months later at Richmond, McSwain was about ready to burn the whole place down for a few minutes. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid thumb through the June 21, 2001 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of Ricky and Michael's Pocono win, Kevin Harvick's double-duty weekend flying back and forth between Pocono and the Busch Series race in Kentucky and the mild-mannered Hank Parker Jr. running into Randy LaJoie after the Kentucky event. Also ... Junior Johnson makes a run at purchasing North Wilkesboro Speedway.
The voice of the World of Outlaws, Johnny Gibson, is always on the road going from town to town, and he explains why it's easier just to have a motorhome. Gibson also shares what he does to stay busy between races; his propensity to take notes; how being prepared and in the right place led to his break with WoO; why his native Pennsylvania is a hotbed of dirt racing; what got him on sprint car racing; when Gibson embraced racing as a career and what he initially wanted to do in life; how much thought he put into his announcer's voice; memories of his first night on the job; thinking about 25 years on the job and over 2,000 races attended; taking care of his voice through the season; putting dirt back on Bristol; keeping track of drivers through numbers or paint schemes; inside the broadcast booth of what he's following and his tools, and the art of delivering quick play-by-play; the birth of his famous saying during the parade lap and thoughts on others paying homage with their versions; other series that have tried to hire him and his lack of interest in other forms of racing; trends early in the WoO season and discussions on David Gravel and Kasey Kahne; drivers who are fun to watch in WoO and the access difference from NASCAR; upcoming events Gibson is looking forward to. Music created by Tony Monge.
The voice of the World of Outlaws, Johnny Gibson, is always on the road going from town to town, and he explains why it's easier just to have a motorhome. Gibson also shares what he does to stay busy between races; his propensity to take notes; how being prepared and in the right place led to his break with WoO; why his native Pennsylvania is a hotbed of dirt racing; what got him on sprint car racing; when Gibson embraced racing as a career and what he initially wanted to do in life; how much thought he put into his announcer's voice; memories of his first night on the job; thinking about 25 years on the job and over 2,000 races attended; taking care of his voice through the season; putting dirt back on Bristol; keeping track of drivers through numbers or paint schemes; inside the broadcast booth of what he's following and his tools, and the art of delivering quick play-by-play; the birth of his famous saying during the parade lap and thoughts on others paying homage with their versions; other series that have tried to hire him and his lack of interest in other forms of racing; trends early in the WoO season and discussions on David Gravel and Kasey Kahne; drivers who are fun to watch in WoO and the access difference from NASCAR; upcoming events Gibson is looking forward to. Music created by Tony Monge.
This week, Michael "Fatback" McSwain talks about the origin of his nickname, padding his resume a little bit when he first got into Winston Cup, the influence of Robert Gee and Harry Hyde on his career, trying to make ends meet with team owner Richard Jackson, an INCREDIBLE third-place finish with Morgan Shepherd at Atlanta and how standing up for himself and his beliefs was one of his greatest strengths ... and maybe, one of his greatest weaknesses. Then, in our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid tackle the March 13, 1997 issue of Winston Cup Scene. That paper carried coverage of Dale Jarrett's dominant win at Atlanta, a third-place finish by Morgan Shepherd and McSwain and a horrifying crash involving Steve Grissom.
This week, Michael "Fatback" McSwain talks about the origin of his nickname, padding his resume a little bit when he first got into Winston Cup, the influence of Robert Gee and Harry Hyde on his career, trying to make ends meet with team owner Richard Jackson, an INCREDIBLE third-place finish with Morgan Shepherd at Atlanta and how standing up for himself and his beliefs was one of his greatest strengths ... and maybe, one of his greatest weaknesses. Then, in our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid tackle the March 13, 1997 issue of Winston Cup Scene. That paper carried coverage of Dale Jarrett's dominant win at Atlanta, a third-place finish by Morgan Shepherd and McSwain and a horrifying crash involving Steve Grissom.
Mike Joy of NASCAR on Fox goes from the broadcast booth to interviewee this week. Joy joins the show to touch on a variety of topics like keeping track of things in the booth; knowing the moments when his words and calls have to be right; how he sets up calling the finishes of races; lessons from Barney Hall, Ken Squier, and Ned Jarrett; how the relationship between the garage and the booth has changed over the years; Joy's approach to getting close to people in the garage; where his love of Formula 1 and sports cars came from; a big car guy, what is sitting in his driveway/garage; if Joy approached calling iRacing differently and more lighthearted; thoughts on writing a book; if there are sports Joy hasn't called; moments or drivers that he's grateful to have covered or watched. Music created by Tony Monge.
Mike Joy of NASCAR on Fox goes from the broadcast booth to interviewee this week. Joy joins the show to touch on a variety of topics like keeping track of things in the booth; knowing the moments when his words and calls have to be right; how he sets up calling the finishes of races; lessons from Barney Hall, Ken Squier, and Ned Jarrett; how the relationship between the garage and the booth has changed over the years; Joy's approach to getting close to people in the garage; where his love of Formula 1 and sports cars came from; a big car guy, what is sitting in his driveway/garage; if Joy approached calling iRacing differently and more lighthearted; thoughts on writing a book; if there are sports Joy hasn't called; moments or drivers that he's grateful to have covered or watched. Music created by Tony Monge.
Jim Beaver recaps his recent travels, Sean Brennen from Supercross calls in, Fistful of Bourbon ambassador Anthony Bohlinger calls is about their Spokesfist promotion, and Chris Leone is on with the latest motorsports news.
Jim Beaver recaps his recent travels, Sean Brennen from Supercross calls in, Fistful of Bourbon ambassador Anthony Bohlinger calls is about their Spokesfist promotion, and Chris Leone is on with the latest motorsports news.
We share the third and final installment of our interview with Humpy Wheeler, and this week, he talks about a 1983 confrontation that he had with Tim Richmond. And speaking of confrontations, Humpy absolutely LOVED it when drivers were mad at each other, because it was one more tool in his tool box that he used to help sell tickets. Humpy also talks about a spur-of-the-moment pitch to run The Winston under the lights at Charlotte, NASCAR's expansion across the country and the impact it had on tracks like North Wilkesboro and Rockingham and ... finally ... the movie Cars! In our second segment, we go back to the May 25, 1982 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured a MASSIVE feature on Humpy by the legendary Tom Higgins, as well as stories on a very young Rusty Wallace and Mark Martin, former driver Earl Brooks and a "bleep" year for Buddy Baker.
We share the third and final installment of our interview with Humpy Wheeler, and this week, he talks about a 1983 confrontation that he had with Tim Richmond. And speaking of confrontations, Humpy absolutely LOVED it when drivers were mad at each other, because it was one more tool in his tool box that he used to help sell tickets. Humpy also talks about a spur-of-the-moment pitch to run The Winston under the lights at Charlotte, NASCAR's expansion across the country and the impact it had on tracks like North Wilkesboro and Rockingham and ... finally ... the movie Cars! In our second segment, we go back to the May 25, 1982 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured a MASSIVE feature on Humpy by the legendary Tom Higgins, as well as stories on a very young Rusty Wallace and Mark Martin, former driver Earl Brooks and a "bleep" year for Buddy Baker.
Sunday was a little less dramatic than racing fans had hoped with the postponement of NASCAR's dirt racing experiment at Bristol, but a late-breaking Motorsports Drop has your Truck Series winner before the Cup race goes green, as well as results from the Bahrain Grand Prix that opened the 2021 F1 season.
Sunday was a little less dramatic than racing fans had hoped with the postponement of NASCAR's dirt racing experiment at Bristol, but a late-breaking Motorsports Drop has your Truck Series winner before the Cup race goes green, as well as results from the Bahrain Grand Prix that opened the 2021 F1 season.
Samantha Busch can add published author to her resume as her book "Fighting Infertility" is a day away from being released (March 30). In our conversation, Busch explains why writing a book was the next step of continuing to share the struggles of her and Kyle Busch to conceive a second child; what details are shared about how it has affected their marriage; the reaction to Kyle Busch mentioning Samantha and their issues in his 2019 championship speech; the emotional process of writing a book and one of this nature; the journey of building herself back up through the heartbreak; the importance of sharing practical advice in the book for other women; how Brexton feels about a sibling; how the latest transfer went; the need to be busy with projects; the latest on the Bundle of Joy Fund and getting joy from that; the dynamic of working on projects with Kyle; what Samantha gets out of an active website for different topics; going to racetracks with Brexton and how his racing is progressing; what Kyle has learned through the IVF process and being there for Samantha; who and why people should read the book. Music created by Tony Monge.
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Samantha Busch can add published author to her resume as her book "Fighting Infertility" is a day away from being released (March 30). In our conversation, Busch explains why writing a book was the next step of continuing to share the struggles of her and Kyle Busch to conceive a second child; what details are shared about how it has affected their marriage; the reaction to Kyle Busch mentioning Samantha and their issues in his 2019 championship speech; the emotional process of writing a book and one of this nature; the journey of building herself back up through the heartbreak; the importance of sharing practical advice in the book for other women; how Brexton feels about a sibling; how the latest transfer went; the need to be busy with projects; the latest on the Bundle of Joy Fund and getting joy from that; the dynamic of working on projects with Kyle; what Samantha gets out of an active website for different topics; going to racetracks with Brexton and how his racing is progressing; what Kyle has learned through the IVF process and being there for Samantha; who and why people should read the book. Music created by Tony Monge.
Wear the moment with BreakingT and connect to the players and teams you love by commemorating the best moments with real-time apparel. To check out their racing collection, visit www.breakingt.com/Kelly.
In the second installment of our interview, Humpy Wheeler talks jumping school buses, helping drivers up to and including Dale Earnhardt get their starts in the sport, why Earnhardt might not have gotten a ride in today's NASCAR, a Waylon Jennings concert gone wrong and the creation of The Winston all-star race. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid thumb through the May 30, 1985 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Darrell Waltrip's sweep of Charlotte's The Winston AND the World 600, Bill Elliott's first attempt at winning The Winston Million, volunteer crew member Junior McGee, "Sterlin" Marlin and an associate sponsorship that would eventually become one of the most iconic backers in the history of the sport.
In the second installment of our interview, Humpy Wheeler talks jumping school buses, helping drivers up to and including Dale Earnhardt get their starts in the sport, why Earnhardt might not have gotten a ride in today's NASCAR, a Waylon Jennings concert gone wrong and the creation of The Winston all-star race. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid thumb through the May 30, 1985 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Darrell Waltrip's sweep of Charlotte's The Winston AND the World 600, Bill Elliott's first attempt at winning The Winston Million, volunteer crew member Junior McGee, "Sterlin" Marlin and an associate sponsorship that would eventually become one of the most iconic backers in the history of the sport.
From the end of Supercross' residency in Arlington and a battle of attrition at Rally in the 100 Acre Wood, to thrilling finishes in both the 12 Hours of Sebring and NASCAR races in Atlanta, today's Motorsports Drop has all the big winners from one of the biggest race weekends of 2021 so far!
From the end of Supercross' residency in Arlington and a battle of attrition at Rally in the 100 Acre Wood, to thrilling finishes in both the 12 Hours of Sebring and NASCAR races in Atlanta, today's Motorsports Drop has all the big winners from one of the biggest race weekends of 2021 so far!
Tad Geschickter and Grant Dexter are here for a conversation about the business side of racing and fan engagement during a pandemic. First, Geschickter talks about the start of the season for his JTG Daugherty Racing team; the parts freeze and Next Gen; getting into the sport first as a part of Proctor & Gamble advertising; the bootstrapped early days of starting his team versus where the organization is now; looking at ownership differently than others because of his marketing/advertising background; how the pandemic forced a change in fan and sponsor content; the immediate ways JTG adapted to the pandemic; what their partnership with Fanaply means for fans; how Fanaply works for the fans and making it unique and exclusive; if the partnership is working; if things have leveled out a year into the pandemic; how he feels about the future.
Dexter walks us through what Fanaply is and how the idea of digital collectibles came about just two years ago; how they quickly attracted big name artists like One Direction and Lizzo; connecting with JTG and bringing NASCAR into the fold; what he is seeing from the partnership; the perks and rewards fans get by collecting the badges; why fans should collect and how they go about doing so; why more NASCAR teams haven't started doing this and the outlook to add more. Music created by Tony Monge.
Wear the moment with BreakingT and connect to the players and teams you love by commemorating the best moments with real-time apparel. To check out their racing collection, visit www.breakingt.com/Kelly.
Tad Geschickter and Grant Dexter are here for a conversation about the business side of racing and fan engagement during a pandemic. First, Geschickter talks about the start of the season for his JTG Daugherty Racing team; the parts freeze and Next Gen; getting into the sport first as a part of Proctor & Gamble advertising; the bootstrapped early days of starting his team versus where the organization is now; looking at ownership differently than others because of his marketing/advertising background; how the pandemic forced a change in fan and sponsor content; the immediate ways JTG adapted to the pandemic; what their partnership with Fanaply means for fans; how Fanaply works for the fans and making it unique and exclusive; if the partnership is working; if things have leveled out a year into the pandemic; how he feels about the future.
Dexter walks us through what Fanaply is and how the idea of digital collectibles came about just two years ago; how they quickly attracted big name artists like One Direction and Lizzo; connecting with JTG and bringing NASCAR into the fold; what he is seeing from the partnership; the perks and rewards fans get by collecting the badges; why fans should collect and how they go about doing so; why more NASCAR teams haven't started doing this and the outlook to add more. Music created by Tony Monge.
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Today's Motorsports Drop looks ahead as Supercross wraps up a championship-altering trio of rounds in Arlington and IMSA returns to action in Sebring. We've also got the latest news from iRacing pro invitational events with both NASCAR and IndyCar.
Today's Motorsports Drop looks ahead as Supercross wraps up a championship-altering trio of rounds in Arlington and IMSA returns to action in Sebring. We've also got the latest news from iRacing pro invitational events with both NASCAR and IndyCar.
Former Charlotte Motor Speedway President Humpy Wheeler joins the podcast this week for a look back at his extraordinary career. Humpy remembers Joe Weatherly and Curtis Turner, his early years at what was then a rough-and-tumble Charlotte race track and the rebirth of his own relationship with Bruton Smith. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid dig into the June 9, 1977 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Richard Petty's dominant win on an intensely hot World 600 weekend and a feature on David Pearson's hijinks.
Former Charlotte Motor Speedway President Humpy Wheeler joins the podcast this week for a look back at his extraordinary career. Humpy remembers Joe Weatherly and Curtis Turner, his early years at what was then a rough-and-tumble Charlotte race track and the rebirth of his own relationship with Bruton Smith. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid dig into the June 9, 1977 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Richard Petty's dominant win on an intensely hot World 600 weekend and a feature on David Pearson's hijinks.
We recap a busy weekend in NHRA, Supercross, NASCAR and ARCA on the latest Motorsports Drop, ranging from a surprise Top Fuel winner in Gainesville to the veterans and former series champions picking up victories across the board. Plus, we'll tell you where to look out for the latest Motorsports Drop-sponsored trucks in CDRA!
We recap a busy weekend in NHRA, Supercross, NASCAR and ARCA on the latest Motorsports Drop, ranging from a surprise Top Fuel winner in Gainesville to the veterans and former series champions picking up victories across the board. Plus, we'll tell you where to look out for the latest Motorsports Drop-sponsored trucks in CDRA!
A brief chat with Aric Almirola on what he's doing to create content and show behind the scenes of his life with his YouTube channel; if NASCAR could benefit from more documentary type content; now 10 years into a full Cup career, how Almirola has had to evolve and change over the years; if he likes how the racing has changed over the years; if the dynamic of the playoffs has changed with four different winners in the first four weeks; racing go-karts with son Alex. Music created by Tony Monge.
A brief chat with Aric Almirola on what he's doing to create content and show behind the scenes of his life with his YouTube channel; if NASCAR could benefit from more documentary type content; now 10 years into a full Cup career, how Almirola has had to evolve and change over the years; if he likes how the racing has changed over the years; if the dynamic of the playoffs has changed with four different winners in the first four weeks; racing go-karts with son Alex. Music created by Tony Monge.
Jim Beaver has Supercross rider Aaron Plessinger coming off a 450 podium in Daytona on the show this week as well as model and pro race driver Lindsay Brewer. Tiffany Stone also calls in with the latest from ARA Rally, Easter Jeep Safari, and Barrett Jackson. Be sure and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and follow @JimBeaver15 on social media. Use the code JIMBEAVER at Manscaped.com for 20% off and free shipping.
Jim Beaver has Supercross rider Aaron Plessinger coming off a 450 podium in Daytona on the show this week as well as model and pro race driver Lindsay Brewer. Tiffany Stone also calls in with the latest from ARA Rally, Easter Jeep Safari, and Barrett Jackson. Be sure and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and follow @JimBeaver15 on social media. Use the code JIMBEAVER at Manscaped.com for 20% off and free shipping.
Supercross heads to Arlington, NASCAR makes the trek to Phoenix, Formula 1 perseveres through a sandstorm in Bahrain, and IndyCar gets ready to hit the virtual track with iRacing once again in today's edition of the Motorsports Drop!
Supercross heads to Arlington, NASCAR makes the trek to Phoenix, Formula 1 perseveres through a sandstorm in Bahrain, and IndyCar gets ready to hit the virtual track with iRacing once again in today's edition of the Motorsports Drop!
In the second and final installment of our interview, Butch Mock remembers Lake Speed's second-place finish in the Daytona 500, his friend Neil Bonnett's miraculous comeback from injuries he sustained at Charlotte in late 1987, racing in Australia, struggles making ends meet as the sport evolved, Alan Kulwicki's influence on his career, the end of his NASCAR career and the influence of his family. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid dig into the February 25, 1988 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Bonnett's Richmond win, a heated protest by Ricky Rudd and Richard Petty, and Petty's reaction to his infamous wreck the week before in the 1988 Daytona 500.
In the second and final installment of our interview, Butch Mock remembers Lake Speed's second-place finish in the Daytona 500, his friend Neil Bonnett's miraculous comeback from injuries he sustained at Charlotte in late 1987, racing in Australia, struggles making ends meet as the sport evolved, Alan Kulwicki's influence on his career, the end of his NASCAR career and the influence of his family. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid dig into the February 25, 1988 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Bonnett's Richmond win, a heated protest by Ricky Rudd and Richard Petty, and Petty's reaction to his infamous wreck the week before in the 1988 Daytona 500.
Happy build week, everybody! The boys are back to recap all of the big developments and new content coming later this week, as well as a recap of our major esports series and special events and plenty more.
Happy build week, everybody! The boys are back to recap all of the big developments and new content coming later this week, as well as a recap of our major esports series and special events and plenty more.
Happy build week, everybody! The boys are back to recap all of the big developments and new content coming later this week, as well as a recap of our major esports series and special events and plenty more.
It was a rough two weeks in Daytona for Hattori Racing but crew chief Scott Zipadelli was optimistic going in Las Vegas thing would turn around. Before earning a third-place finish over the weekend, Zipadelli joined the show to discuss his program; how his relationship with Austin Hill has developed over the years; what kind of a personality Zipadelli wants a driver to have; if the way things are now in the sport is really helping teams; the beginnings of Zipadelli's career in racing; if the ache to be a driver ever goes away; working with brother Greg at Joe Gibbs Racing; wanting to be challenged by taking other opportunities through the years; learning new jobs and the politics of the sport; battling lack of motivation and being burnt out; Zipadelli's involvement in the day-to-day workings of the team; the dangers of Twitter; if being a Cup Series crew chief is something he has to do; if Hattori is still an underdog; where to start preparing for new races this season. Music created by Tony Monge.
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It was a rough two weeks in Daytona for Hattori Racing but crew chief Scott Zipadelli was optimistic going in Las Vegas thing would turn around. Before earning a third-place finish over the weekend, Zipadelli joined the show to discuss his program; how his relationship with Austin Hill has developed over the years; what kind of a personality Zipadelli wants a driver to have; if the way things are now in the sport is really helping teams; the beginnings of Zipadelli's career in racing; if the ache to be a driver ever goes away; working with brother Greg at Joe Gibbs Racing; wanting to be challenged by taking other opportunities through the years; learning new jobs and the politics of the sport; battling lack of motivation and being burnt out; Zipadelli's involvement in the day-to-day workings of the team; the dangers of Twitter; if being a Cup Series crew chief is something he has to do; if Hattori is still an underdog; where to start preparing for new races this season. Music created by Tony Monge.
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Jim Beaver has his good friends Matt Tuccillo and Lindsay Orridge on the show this week talking their new company Wall Street Motorsport and general motorsport shenanigans, and Polaris engineer and UTV racer Andy Ives stops by to talk on his latest event. Be sure and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and follow @JimBeaver15 on social media.
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Jim Beaver has his good friends Matt Tuccillo and Lindsay Orridge on the show this week talking their new company Wall Street Motorsport and general motorsport shenanigans, and Polaris engineer and UTV racer Andy Ives stops by to talk on his latest event. Be sure and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and follow @JimBeaver15 on social media.
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Today's Motorsports Drop looks ahead to NASCAR in Las Vegas and Supercross at Daytona this weekend, while also recapping Wednesday's eRacr Carnomaly 500 and revealing the impending off-road track release sure to make iRacers happy.
Today's Motorsports Drop looks ahead to NASCAR in Las Vegas and Supercross at Daytona this weekend, while also recapping Wednesday's eRacr Carnomaly 500 and revealing the impending off-road track release sure to make iRacers happy.
It's eRacr Carnomaly 500 night, as some of the world's best sim racers take on iRacing and Daytona International Speedway at speeds of over 230 miles per hour in the NASCAR Car of Tomorrow. Find out which real-world and sim racing champions will go for it from the back of the grid, and be sure to root for Dan Roeper in the #61 Motorsports Drop Chevrolet in tonight's race!
It's eRacr Carnomaly 500 night, as some of the world's best sim racers take on iRacing and Daytona International Speedway at speeds of over 230 miles per hour in the NASCAR Car of Tomorrow. Find out which real-world and sim racing champions will go for it from the back of the grid, and be sure to root for Dan Roeper in the #61 Motorsports Drop Chevrolet in tonight's race!
In the first of a two-part interview, former Rahmoc Enterprises co-owner Butch Mock remembers his beginnings in the sport in South Florida, the decision to make the move to Winston Cup and the struggles he and Bob Rahilly faced once they got there. After going through several drivers in a few short years, an opportunity with Neil Bonnett and Warner Hodgdon finally brought the team to prominence, only to see a deal with Richard Petty and Mike Curb fall apart at the last minute. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid pick through the September 21, 1978 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Bobby Allison's dominant win at Dover, the first and only pole position of longtime independent driver J.D. McDuffie's career and suspicions that Darrell Waltrip had lightened his car by dumping buckshot on the track at Bristol.
In the first of a two-part interview, former Rahmoc Enterprises co-owner Butch Mock remembers his beginnings in the sport in South Florida, the decision to make the move to Winston Cup and the struggles he and Bob Rahilly faced once they got there. After going through several drivers in a few short years, an opportunity with Neil Bonnett and Warner Hodgdon finally brought the team to prominence, only to see a deal with Richard Petty and Mike Curb fall apart at the last minute. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid pick through the September 21, 1978 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Bobby Allison's dominant win at Dover, the first and only pole position of longtime independent driver J.D. McDuffie's career and suspicions that Darrell Waltrip had lightened his car by dumping buckshot on the track at Bristol.
A pair of thrilling NASCAR races in Homestead, WRC's return to the snow, and Supercars' doubleheader at Mount Panorama headline today's race recaps. We're also pleased to unveil our new partnership with Dan Roeper and Amuka Esports/High Performance Motorsports for this week's eRacr Carnomaly 500!
A pair of thrilling NASCAR races in Homestead, WRC's return to the snow, and Supercars' doubleheader at Mount Panorama headline today's race recaps. We're also pleased to unveil our new partnership with Dan Roeper and Amuka Esports/High Performance Motorsports for this week's eRacr Carnomaly 500!
Ben Rhodes is undefeated in 2021 in Truck Series competition, so does that mean the competition should look at his team differently this year? Rhodes joins the show to discuss; plus what victory lane has been like in the COVID era; if not having multiple wins in a season ever weighed on him or brought worries about job security; why Rhodes thinks the lows of racing are harder than other sports; the mental work he's done over the years; how his two wins changes his confidence to conquer other tracks; why he called Daytona his biggest win; if Rhodes has become more emotional over the radio in recent seasons; if he think he's developed an unfair reputation; why he doesn't mind not being in the Charlotte area; the challenge of a series that always has new faces; making a change in spotter's this season and how Rhodes landed with T.J. Bell; with so many years in the sport now, where did Rhodes think he'd be at this point; not ruining the stability he has at ThorSport; what he does away from racing being in Louisville; why he changed his training routine; previewing Vegas, Atlanta, and Bristol; trying to put a number on the wins he could earn by season's end. Music created by Tony Monge.
Ben Rhodes is undefeated in 2021 in Truck Series competition, so does that mean the competition should look at his team differently this year? Rhodes joins the show to discuss; plus what victory lane has been like in the COVID era; if not having multiple wins in a season ever weighed on him or brought worries about job security; why Rhodes thinks the lows of racing are harder than other sports; the mental work he's done over the years; how his two wins changes his confidence to conquer other tracks; why he called Daytona his biggest win; if Rhodes has become more emotional over the radio in recent seasons; if he think he's developed an unfair reputation; why he doesn't mind not being in the Charlotte area; the challenge of a series that always has new faces; making a change in spotter's this season and how Rhodes landed with T.J. Bell; with so many years in the sport now, where did Rhodes think he'd be at this point; not ruining the stability he has at ThorSport; what he does away from racing being in Louisville; why he changed his training routine; previewing Vegas, Atlanta, and Bristol; trying to put a number on the wins he could earn by season's end. Music created by Tony Monge.
Jim Beaver has professional wheelman Steve Arpin on the show this week, along with UTV phenom Mitch Guthrie Jr., and Supercross rider Max Anstie. Be sure and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and follow @JimBeaver15 on social media.
Jim Beaver has professional wheelman Steve Arpin on the show this week, along with UTV phenom Mitch Guthrie Jr., and Supercross rider Max Anstie. Be sure and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and follow @JimBeaver15 on social media.
There's plenty to talk about on the latest Motorsports Drop, from the results of last night's Motocar FITE Klub at Travelers Rest Speedway and Battle 150s for the eRacr Carnomaly 500 to NASCAR's return to Homestead-Miami Speedway and the Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup visiting Circuit Gilles Villeneuve this weekend.
There's plenty to talk about on the latest Motorsports Drop, from the results of last night's Motocar FITE Klub at Travelers Rest Speedway and Battle 150s for the eRacr Carnomaly 500 to NASCAR's return to Homestead-Miami Speedway and the Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup visiting Circuit Gilles Villeneuve this weekend.
Ward Burton remembers his move to Bill Davis Racing, that first Winston Cup win at Rockingham, the 2002 Daytona 500, his not-so-pleasant split from the Davis operation and his adherence to The Code. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid tackle the October 26, 1995 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of the terrible confusion at the end of Ward's first Winston Cup victory, Rick Mast's dominant run foiled by engine trouble, an incredible Busch Series finish and a feature on Bahari Racing show-car driver and cancer survivor Mark Hayes.
Ward Burton remembers his move to Bill Davis Racing, that first Winston Cup win at Rockingham, the 2002 Daytona 500, his not-so-pleasant split from the Davis operation and his adherence to The Code. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid tackle the October 26, 1995 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of the terrible confusion at the end of Ward's first Winston Cup victory, Rick Mast's dominant run foiled by engine trouble, an incredible Busch Series finish and a feature on Bahari Racing show-car driver and cancer survivor Mark Hayes.
Freddie Kraft, spotter for Bubba Wallace, joined the show right before the season began to share what his offseason was like and what his spotting plans are for the 2021 season. Kraft explains his relationship with Wallace; how drivers go through vetting spotters; a season he dreaded with Greg Biffle; knowing the drivers he won't work with; defending the driver you're working with; being both cheerleader and critic for your driver; the overlooked importance of a spotter; some details on where Kraft came from and how he got here; if there was doubt about staying paired with Bubba this season; what he sees being built at 23XI; the adjustment in his spotting with the expectation of running up front more this season; fans wanting him to be a full-time co-host on Door Bumper Clear; knowing what is and isn't acceptable on DBC; if it has affected his relationship with NASCAR officials; how much of the overall race Kraft sees and reviewing them for the podcast; the maddest Kraft has been on the roof; needing time to decompress after races; his view on helping other spotters; preparing to spot at new venues this season and what he's excited for; thoughts on grassroots racing; what he is looking forward to in '21; one last spotter story. Music created by Tony Monge.
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Freddie Kraft, spotter for Bubba Wallace, joined the show right before the season began to share what his offseason was like and what his spotting plans are for the 2021 season. Kraft explains his relationship with Wallace; how drivers go through vetting spotters; a season he dreaded with Greg Biffle; knowing the drivers he won't work with; defending the driver you're working with; being both cheerleader and critic for your driver; the overlooked importance of a spotter; some details on where Kraft came from and how he got here; if there was doubt about staying paired with Bubba this season; what he sees being built at 23XI; the adjustment in his spotting with the expectation of running up front more this season; fans wanting him to be a full-time co-host on Door Bumper Clear; knowing what is and isn't acceptable on DBC; if it has affected his relationship with NASCAR officials; how much of the overall race Kraft sees and reviewing them for the podcast; the maddest Kraft has been on the roof; needing time to decompress after races; his view on helping other spotters; preparing to spot at new venues this season and what he's excited for; thoughts on grassroots racing; what he is looking forward to in '21; one last spotter story. Music created by Tony Monge.
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It's a big racing weekend coast to coast, with NASCAR and Supercross holding it down in Florida and UTVs taking on the desert with the Parker 250 in Arizona. We've also got updates on the biggest stories in sim racing from eRacr, CORT, and the Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup.
It's a big racing weekend coast to coast, with NASCAR and Supercross holding it down in Florida and UTVs taking on the desert with the Parker 250 in Arizona. We've also got updates on the biggest stories in sim racing from eRacr, CORT, and the Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup.
Jim Beaver has IndyCar driver Conor Daly on the line, NASCAR driver Gray Gaulding, and Tiffany Stone is on to recap KOH. Be sure and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and follow @JimBeaver15 on social media.
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Jim Beaver has IndyCar driver Conor Daly on the line, NASCAR driver Gray Gaulding, and Tiffany Stone is on to recap KOH. Be sure and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and follow @JimBeaver15 on social media.
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Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid discuss and share clips from the upcoming 10-episode documentary podcast series, Firestorm: 2000, 2001 -- The Years That Forever Changed NASCAR.
Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid discuss and share clips from the upcoming 10-episode documentary podcast series, Firestorm: 2000, 2001 -- The Years That Forever Changed NASCAR.
Meet Scott Sengpiel, friend, Father, racer, builder also Jarod's liaison to the iconic brand Snap-on Tools the 100+ year old tool manufacturer and brand. Scott and Jarod talk about their relationship, Scotts background and how he's never er left Wisconsin but ENJOYS the evolution of their relationship and how Sam Nalven will NEVER be on this podcast. Just Kidding Love you Sam! Scott is a ROADRUNNER!
Meet Scott Sengpiel, friend, Father, racer, builder also Jarod's liaison to the iconic brand Snap-on Tools the 100+ year old tool manufacturer and brand. Scott and Jarod talk about their relationship, Scotts background and how he's never er left Wisconsin but ENJOYS the evolution of their relationship and how Sam Nalven will NEVER be on this podcast. Just Kidding Love you Sam! Scott is a ROADRUNNER!
Rick Houston (of the Scene Vault Podcast) has put together a 10-episode podcast documentary set to drop on the 20th anniversary of the 2001 Daytona 500. Houston walks us through putting together something on the 2000 and 2001 seasons and the rash of driver deaths; the people connected to those drivers that he was able to interview for the project; what it was like covering the sport during such dark times and why Houston says it changed the course of his career; discussing the misconception that safety wasn't on NASCAR's mind until Earnhardt died; trying to explain what was going on at New Hampshire to take the lives of Adam Petty and Kenny Irwin; how the media was reacting and reporting during this time period; sharing who Tony Roper and Blaise Alexander were; how therapeutic the project was for Houston to put together; what his takeaway is on the impact of safety in racing. Music created by Tony Monge.
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Rick Houston (of the Scene Vault Podcast) has put together a 10-episode podcast documentary set to drop on the 20th anniversary of the 2001 Daytona 500. Houston walks us through putting together something on the 2000 and 2001 seasons and the rash of driver deaths; the people connected to those drivers that he was able to interview for the project; what it was like covering the sport during such dark times and why Houston says it changed the course of his career; discussing the misconception that safety wasn't on NASCAR's mind until Earnhardt died; trying to explain what was going on at New Hampshire to take the lives of Adam Petty and Kenny Irwin; how the media was reacting and reporting during this time period; sharing who Tony Roper and Blaise Alexander were; how therapeutic the project was for Houston to put together; what his takeaway is on the impact of safety in racing. Music created by Tony Monge.
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The Great American Race returns the NASCAR Cup Series to action this Sunday, and we've got all the details from Wednesday's qualifying and Thursday's Duels. Find out which non-chartered teams made the race and where some of the big names are starting in our race preview!
The Great American Race returns the NASCAR Cup Series to action this Sunday, and we've got all the details from Wednesday's qualifying and Thursday's Duels. Find out which non-chartered teams made the race and where some of the big names are starting in our race preview!
Not only did astronaut Doug Hurley command the first crewed Demo-2 SpaceX mission to the International Space Station last summer, he is also a HUGE NASCAR fan. Doug joins us this week as a guest co-host. Our interview is the first of what will be a two-part conversation with Ward Burton. This week, Ward discusses his love for the outdoors, his stint in military school, a potential college major, living out in the woods, his relationship with younger brother Jeff and his entrance into the Busch Series, which culminated in his first career victory at Rockingham. In our second segment, we go back to the March 5, 1992 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of Bill Elliott's first win with car owner Junior Johnson and that first win for Ward at The Rock.
Not only did astronaut Doug Hurley command the first crewed Demo-2 SpaceX mission to the International Space Station last summer, he is also a HUGE NASCAR fan. Doug joins us this week as a guest co-host. Our interview is the first of what will be a two-part conversation with Ward Burton. This week, Ward discusses his love for the outdoors, his stint in military school, a potential college major, living out in the woods, his relationship with younger brother Jeff and his entrance into the Busch Series, which culminated in his first career victory at Rockingham. In our second segment, we go back to the March 5, 1992 issue of Winston Cup Scene, which featured coverage of Bill Elliott's first win with car owner Junior Johnson and that first win for Ward at The Rock.
King of the Hammers 2021 is in the books, and we've got all the winners from this year's event, including the Every Man Challenge and UTV race. We also wrap up Supercross' three-round residency in Indianapolis, and look forward to tonight's eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series opener from Daytona.
King of the Hammers 2021 is in the books, and we've got all the winners from this year's event, including the Every Man Challenge and UTV race. We also wrap up Supercross' three-round residency in Indianapolis, and look forward to tonight's eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series opener from Daytona.
Kip Childress wears two hats for NASCAR as both the assistant Cup Series director and the pace car driver. In today's episode, we dig into both roles by discussing a variety of topics. First, what his offseason to-do lists consist of; breaking down his responsibilities in the garage; being a sounding board and go-to person for teams; the new way of bringing teams into the garage; the unique ways Childress had hauler drivers park in the garage with COVID, and what it's like parking them every week; if officials do weekend reviews after each race; the lineage of the Childress family to make him a third-generation official; the job responsibility of being the pace car driver for the Cup Series; the importance of putting the car in cruise control; how the procedure has changed because of honorary pace car drivers and some funny celebrity stories; why pace car drivers also wear protective equipment; the craziest or most unexpected thing he's seen in the pace car; drivers who like to have fun with the pace car; what his view is when parked under green; how much of the race he sees; what it's like to lead the field at the Daytona 500. Music created by Tony Monge.
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Kip Childress wears two hats for NASCAR as both the assistant Cup Series director and the pace car driver. In today's episode, we dig into both roles by discussing a variety of topics. First, what his offseason to-do lists consist of; breaking down his responsibilities in the garage; being a sounding board and go-to person for teams; the new way of bringing teams into the garage; the unique ways Childress had hauler drivers park in the garage with COVID, and what it's like parking them every week; if officials do weekend reviews after each race; the lineage of the Childress family to make him a third-generation official; the job responsibility of being the pace car driver for the Cup Series; the importance of putting the car in cruise control; how the procedure has changed because of honorary pace car drivers and some funny celebrity stories; why pace car drivers also wear protective equipment; the craziest or most unexpected thing he's seen in the pace car; drivers who like to have fun with the pace car; what his view is when parked under green; how much of the race he sees; what it's like to lead the field at the Daytona 500. Music created by Tony Monge.
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King of the Hammers rolls on with its three biggest races, and we've got results from Thursday's UTV race in today's Motorsports Drop. We also look ahead to the end of Supercross's Indianapolis residency and a possible new addition to Formula 1 race weekends.
King of the Hammers rolls on with its three biggest races, and we've got results from Thursday's UTV race in today's Motorsports Drop. We also look ahead to the end of Supercross's Indianapolis residency and a possible new addition to Formula 1 race weekends.
In this installment of our interview, Jeff Hammond remembers escapades with Dale Earnhardt and his attempts to bring Earnhardt into the Junior Johnson & Associates fold. Instead of hiring Earnhardt, however, Johnson brought former foe Darrell Waltrip on board. And while Waltrip's reception with his new teammates was quite frosty, he went on to capture Winston Cup championships in his first two years with the Johnson organization. Finally, Hammond discusses Waltrip's very serious accident in the 1983 Daytona 500. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid break down the March 25, 1982 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Waltrip's early season victories at Bristol and Atlanta. Finally ... stay tuned to the very end for a special announcement of an upcoming documentary podcast series.
In this installment of our interview, Jeff Hammond remembers escapades with Dale Earnhardt and his attempts to bring Earnhardt into the Junior Johnson & Associates fold. Instead of hiring Earnhardt, however, Johnson brought former foe Darrell Waltrip on board. And while Waltrip's reception with his new teammates was quite frosty, he went on to capture Winston Cup championships in his first two years with the Johnson organization. Finally, Hammond discusses Waltrip's very serious accident in the 1983 Daytona 500. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid break down the March 25, 1982 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Waltrip's early season victories at Bristol and Atlanta. Finally ... stay tuned to the very end for a special announcement of an upcoming documentary podcast series.
The first truly big weekend of racing for 2021 is in the books, and we've got all the winners from the 24 Hours of Daytona, Supercross, and the King of the Hammers Desert Invitational, as well as a look ahead to sim racing events from eNASCAR and CDRA coming up tonight!
The first truly big weekend of racing for 2021 is in the books, and we've got all the winners from the 24 Hours of Daytona, Supercross, and the King of the Hammers Desert Invitational, as well as a look ahead to sim racing events from eNASCAR and CDRA coming up tonight!
The Urban Outlaw, the Porsche dude that looks like Rob Zombie, He's a true Road Runner Magnuis Walker and he's so much more than those things. Magnus is a fun loving dude that has a story to share, as unique as his car collection and his 27,000 sq ft warehouse in downtown Los Angeles. Listen to Jarod and Magnus talk about life, loss and love for the open road. Magnus is a true ROAD RUNNER!
The Urban Outlaw, the Porsche dude that looks like Rob Zombie, He's a true Road Runner Magnuis Walker and he's so much more than those things. Magnus is a fun loving dude that has a story to share, as unique as his car collection and his 27,000 sq ft warehouse in downtown Los Angeles. Listen to Jarod and Magnus talk about life, loss and love for the open road. Magnus is a true ROAD RUNNER!
Sheldon Creed is back on the podcast, but now he does so as the reigning Camping World Truck Series champion. Creed shares what his offseason has been like and getting into dirt racing; if his championship accomplishment has set in and why he doesn't want to pay attention to the press clippings; keeping the team together; growing into the NASCAR environment, and maturing on and off the track along the way; fitting into the garage; what changed in his race craft from 2019 to '20 to change the results; knowing how to watch race film properly; trying to understand why he was so aggressive in his rookie season; if Creed knows where the line is and how to keep from getting into a bad spot; the variables of dirty air and restarts; having a better understanding of the trucks after two full seasons; the type of feedback he's comfortable giving; trying to learn from other drivers; preparation for 2021; what the team did well in '20 but need to do better in '21; becoming more comfortable and confident in his personality; how quickly success happened; thoughts and expectations for a new season. Music created by Tony Monge.
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Sheldon Creed is back on the podcast, but now he does so as the reigning Camping World Truck Series champion. Creed shares what his offseason has been like and getting into dirt racing; if his championship accomplishment has set in and why he doesn't want to pay attention to the press clippings; keeping the team together; growing into the NASCAR environment, and maturing on and off the track along the way; fitting into the garage; what changed in his race craft from 2019 to '20 to change the results; knowing how to watch race film properly; trying to understand why he was so aggressive in his rookie season; if Creed knows where the line is and how to keep from getting into a bad spot; the variables of dirty air and restarts; having a better understanding of the trucks after two full seasons; the type of feedback he's comfortable giving; trying to learn from other drivers; preparation for 2021; what the team did well in '20 but need to do better in '21; becoming more comfortable and confident in his personality; how quickly success happened; thoughts and expectations for a new season. Music created by Tony Monge.
Wear the moment with BreakingT and connect to the players and teams you love by commemorating the best moments with real-time apparel. To check out their racing collection, visit www.breakingt.com/Kelly.
The first major motorsports weekend of the year is upon us, as the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the first race of Supercross' three-round stay in Indianapolis are joined by an expanded Desert Challenge at this year's King of the Hammers. We've got all the details on which classes are racing!
The first major motorsports weekend of the year is upon us, as the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the first race of Supercross' three-round stay in Indianapolis are joined by an expanded Desert Challenge at this year's King of the Hammers. We've got all the details on which classes are racing!
In the second installment of our interview with Jeff Hammond, Jeff remembers his impression of Darrell Waltrip before DW came to Junior Johnson & Associates as the team's driver ... and Johnson's reaction to Cale Yarborough's decision to leave the team at the end of the 1980 season. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid pick through the June 8, 1980 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Cale Yarborough leading all 420 laps at Nashville, a commentary by photojournalist David Chobat and a highway accident involving Ed and Faye Negre.
In the second installment of our interview with Jeff Hammond, Jeff remembers his impression of Darrell Waltrip before DW came to Junior Johnson & Associates as the team's driver ... and Johnson's reaction to Cale Yarborough's decision to leave the team at the end of the 1980 season. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid pick through the June 8, 1980 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Cale Yarborough leading all 420 laps at Nashville, a commentary by photojournalist David Chobat and a highway accident involving Ed and Faye Negre.
Supercross from Houston and a shootout for the pole of this year's IMSA 24 Hours of Daytona highlight a busy past week in real-world racing. We've also got tons of sim racing updates from the World of Outlaws, CDRA, FTF, and last week's eShort Course World Cup.
Supercross from Houston and a shootout for the pole of this year's IMSA 24 Hours of Daytona highlight a busy past week in real-world racing. We've also got tons of sim racing updates from the World of Outlaws, CDRA, FTF, and last week's eShort Course World Cup.
Cliff Daniels and his group haven't changed anything regarding a seat in their race cars in over 15 years, but with Jimmie Johnson retired and Kyle Larson entering it has made for an even busier offseason. Daniels, the crew chief of the No. 5 team, chats about how things are going getting prepared for Daytona; how he's been adjusting to the role with so much change the last few seasons; memories of coming from a racing family and being a former driver; having to channel his competitive fire in a different way as a crew chief and leading a team; if he had to get comfortable with the idea of working with Larson; if Daniels has been able to do any team-building exercises given the pandemic; if he will treat Larson different than Johnson; if Larson has told Daniels what he can to lead him; what he will require or want to see from Larson this season. Music created by Tony Monge.
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Cliff Daniels and his group haven't changed anything regarding a seat in their race cars in over 15 years, but with Jimmie Johnson retired and Kyle Larson entering it has made for an even busier offseason. Daniels, the crew chief of the No. 5 team, chats about how things are going getting prepared for Daytona; how he's been adjusting to the role with so much change the last few seasons; memories of coming from a racing family and being a former driver; having to channel his competitive fire in a different way as a crew chief and leading a team; if he had to get comfortable with the idea of working with Larson; if Daniels has been able to do any team-building exercises given the pandemic; if he will treat Larson different than Johnson; if Larson has told Daniels what he can to lead him; what he will require or want to see from Larson this season. Music created by Tony Monge.
Wear the moment with BreakingT and connect to the players and teams you love by commemorating the best moments with real-time apparel. To check out their racing collection, visit www.breakingt.com/Kelly.
Jim Beaver has Indy 500 Champ Alexander Rossi and Supercross legend Ryan Dungey on the show this week along with Tiffany Stone with an off-road update. Be sure and follow @JimBeaver15 on social media and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
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Jim Beaver has Indy 500 Champ Alexander Rossi and Supercross legend Ryan Dungey on the show this week along with Tiffany Stone with an off-road update. Be sure and follow @JimBeaver15 on social media and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
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In the first of what will eventually be a SIX-part interview -- in two separate three-episode arcs -- Jeff Hammond gives listeners insight into his very earliest days as a NASCAR fan. So taken with the sport was Hammond, he was determined to find a spot working for a team. After stints with several different teams, Hammond finally landed with Walter Ballard ... and then ... the legendary Junior Johnson & Associates. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid go through the August 21, 1980 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Cale Yarborough's victory at Michigan. Although Richard Petty was coming off a horrific accident at Pocono the month before, he still managed to finish fifth. Darrell Waltrip was unable to get his DiGard Racing entry into the field, so he took over car owner Joel Halpern's car ... and proceeded to finish fifth. The DiGard Racing-DW relationship was on its last legs, and we dig back into the archives to get the viewpoints of both Waltrip and team owner Bill Gardner. Finally, this issue announces the retirement of Tighe Scott.
In the first of what will eventually be a SIX-part interview -- in two separate three-episode arcs -- Jeff Hammond gives listeners insight into his very earliest days as a NASCAR fan. So taken with the sport was Hammond, he was determined to find a spot working for a team. After stints with several different teams, Hammond finally landed with Walter Ballard ... and then ... the legendary Junior Johnson & Associates. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid go through the August 21, 1980 issue of Grand National Scene, which featured coverage of Cale Yarborough's victory at Michigan. Although Richard Petty was coming off a horrific accident at Pocono the month before, he still managed to finish fifth. Darrell Waltrip was unable to get his DiGard Racing entry into the field, so he took over car owner Joel Halpern's car ... and proceeded to finish fifth. The DiGard Racing-DW relationship was on its last legs, and we dig back into the archives to get the viewpoints of both Waltrip and team owner Bill Gardner. Finally, this issue announces the retirement of Tighe Scott.
The Motorsports Drop returns with a look back at the Supercross season opener, Chili Bowl, Parker 425, and news on major sim racing leagues.
The Motorsports Drop returns with a look back at the Supercross season opener, Chili Bowl, Parker 425, and news on major sim racing leagues.
New NASCAR driver Santino Ferrucci is excited and ready for the challenge for stock cars. This week, Ferrucci explains how a deal to run Xfinity Series races with Sam Hunt Racing came to be; people he talked to about making a transition to NASCAR; anticipating habits Ferrucci will have to break in stock cars; the first impression from a late model test; if stock cars with fenders and bumpers will suit his style; what the feedback and reaction have been to the move; who Ferrucci sees himself leaning on for help; how he can prepare for his first race with no testing allowed; tracks he's looking forward to competing on; if he's a patient person and will keep his expectations in check throughout the year; how and why he went the open-wheel route when his career started; already working through differences in racing lingo; if Ferrucci is content with leaving IndyCar and what he did there; if NASCAR is the long-term goal now and if running in the Cup Series is on the radar; what he wants to say to fans and those curious about watching his transition. Music created by Tony Monge.
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New NASCAR driver Santino Ferrucci is excited and ready for the challenge for stock cars. This week, Ferrucci explains how a deal to run Xfinity Series races with Sam Hunt Racing came to be; people he talked to about making a transition to NASCAR; anticipating habits Ferrucci will have to break in stock cars; the first impression from a late model test; if stock cars with fenders and bumpers will suit his style; what the feedback and reaction have been to the move; who Ferrucci sees himself leaning on for help; how he can prepare for his first race with no testing allowed; tracks he's looking forward to competing on; if he's a patient person and will keep his expectations in check throughout the year; how and why he went the open-wheel route when his career started; already working through differences in racing lingo; if Ferrucci is content with leaving IndyCar and what he did there; if NASCAR is the long-term goal now and if running in the Cup Series is on the radar; what he wants to say to fans and those curious about watching his transition. Music created by Tony Monge.
Wear the moment with BreakingT and connect to the players and teams you love by commemorating the best moments with real-time apparel. To check out their racing collection, visit www.breakingt.com/Kelly.
Jim Beaver has a best of interview with Dakar legend Toby Price and dives into the latest from Dakar and the world of motorsports with Tiffany Stone. Be sure and follow @JimBeaver15 on social media and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
Jim Beaver has a best of interview with Dakar legend Toby Price and dives into the latest from Dakar and the world of motorsports with Tiffany Stone. Be sure and follow @JimBeaver15 on social media and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
The 2021 Dakar Rally is in the books, with one Dakar legend extending an overall record as multiple others win the grueling event for the first time. We've got all of this year's winners in our final recap of the rally. Stay tuned for more Motorsports Drops throughout the 2021 race season!
The 2021 Dakar Rally is in the books, with one Dakar legend extending an overall record as multiple others win the grueling event for the first time. We've got all of this year's winners in our final recap of the rally. Stay tuned for more Motorsports Drops throughout the 2021 race season!
The penultimate stage of the 2021 Dakar Rally is in the books, and no fewer than four racers who sit second in class won today's stages. It all builds up to tomorrow's trek back from Yanbu to Jeddah, with just 200 kilometers of timed stages remaining.
The penultimate stage of the 2021 Dakar Rally is in the books, and no fewer than four racers who sit second in class won today's stages. It all builds up to tomorrow's trek back from Yanbu to Jeddah, with just 200 kilometers of timed stages remaining.
The hits keep coming for the motorcycle class at this year's Dakar Rally, as Nacho Cornejo is the latest overall leader to drop out after an incident. While the overall leaders are relatively stable in front in all other classes, Wednesday's Stage 10 did see an interesting mix of racers on top of the daily time charts.
The hits keep coming for the motorcycle class at this year's Dakar Rally, as Nacho Cornejo is the latest overall leader to drop out after an incident. While the overall leaders are relatively stable in front in all other classes, Wednesday's Stage 10 did see an interesting mix of racers on top of the daily time charts.
In the second and final installment of our interview with Phil Parsons, he recalls winning his first Winston Cup event at Talladega in 1988. Less than two years later, however, Phil was unceremoniously dumped by Morgan-McClure Motorsports just three races into the 1990 season. Phil also discusses rumors that he had substantial problems with his eyesight, and the impact that gossip had on his career. After more than five years of career turmoil, he then experienced a resurgence with a win in the 1994 spring Busch Series race at Charlotte.
In the second and final installment of our interview with Phil Parsons, he recalls winning his first Winston Cup event at Talladega in 1988. Less than two years later, however, Phil was unceremoniously dumped by Morgan-McClure Motorsports just three races into the 1990 season. Phil also discusses rumors that he had substantial problems with his eyesight, and the impact that gossip had on his career. After more than five years of career turmoil, he then experienced a resurgence with a win in the 1994 spring Busch Series race at Charlotte.
Toby Price is out of the 2021 Dakar Rally after suffering left arm and shoulder injuries in a crash in the Neom loop stage, and is receiving treatment in a hospital in Tabuk. The latest Dakar Daily covers Price's accident, as well as all of today's top performers.
Toby Price is out of the 2021 Dakar Rally after suffering left arm and shoulder injuries in a crash in the Neom loop stage, and is receiving treatment in a hospital in Tabuk. The latest Dakar Daily covers Price's accident, as well as all of today's top performers.