NASCAR on NBC podcast

The Richard Childress Racing on the reason why this podcast was taped at a Marathon Gas Station on Highway 3 on the border of Davidson and Concord in North Carolina (1:30); how he met his wife Kenzie, also a regular at this gas station (2:30): working in a Legends team shop down the street (4:30); the family friend who gave Daniel the break to keep his racing career alive with his first real ride (6:00); arevelation of why Daniel struggled so much (with a busted chassis) in his first season in Legends cars (8:00); what got Daniel hooked on racing (9:30); how much has changed for Daniel since he used to visit this gasoline station regularly a decade ago (11:00); the several moments where everything could have gone awry and ended his career (12:30); a test and race at Concord Motorsports park that turned people’s heads on Daniel (14:00); the incredible story of the Legends Million victory (18:00); the unusual way that Daniel got home after his game-changing victory (20:30); taking it one enterprise/project at a time rather than worrying about a vision (23:00); some of the pivotal points that helped Daniel get to RCR (25:00); on his rookie season in Cup through the first five races (28:00); how the younger set in Cup hangs out together (30:00); which driver is wilder away from the track, Bubba or Blaney (31:45); entering Cup without a victory (33:00); taking pride in his contributions to RCR’s Xfinity teams (35:30); why his wife Kenze is “a full-blown superstar” (37:30); if he and Kenzie discussed the end of her career while his continued (39:00); the Dale Earnhardt parallels (42:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurley Haywood, a five-time winner of the 24 Hours at Daytona and three-time LeMans winner, on his decision to come out; whether he could have done it during his racing career; why he kept his personal life a secret while racing professionally and whether his career would have ended if he chose to reveal it; if his sponsor Penthouse was aware of his sexuality; the dual impetus for choosing to come out; if other gay drivers have confided in him since then and sought advice on coming out; whether he thinks a major racing series would be accepting of a gay driver.Sebastien Bourdais, three-time winner of the Long Beach Grand Prix on what the circuit has meant to his Champ Car and IndyCar career, his incredible three-wide pass in the 2018 Long Beach Grand Prix and how IndyCar is officiated; his outlook for 2019; and how it feels to race in his hometown of LeMans. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Hunter-Reay on what has caught his eye in IndyCar this season (2:00); the talent influx of younger drivers (3:15); where Andretti Autosport can make gains (4:15); on whether Team Penske has made it a tougher fight on street and road courses (5:30); the easy way to catch his title rivals ... and the realistic expectations for points goals (6:15); what impressed him early about winner Colton Herta and how far his team can take him (7:15); the outlook for Barber and Long Beach (8:15); his viewpoint on how IndyCar is officiated (9:15); why the toughest lap of the season happens at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (10:15); his outlook for the biggest race of the season (11:15) ... and then Colton Herta on if his 19th birthday plans changed after his first IndyCar victory (13:30); on the win sinking in for him (14:00); his "victory tacos" tradition and where he went to eat them in Austin (14:30); if it's surreal to become the center of attention in the paddock after growing up in that environment (16:00); how his dad, Bryan, is involved in his career (17:30); what it's like hearing some IndyCar luminaries speak so highly (19:00); the challenges of facing off with the IndyCar powerhouses (20:00); being more comfortable on street and road courses (21:00); if the victory changes the outlook for his very young team (22:00); the outlook for the Indianapolis 500 (23:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evaluating the 2019 rules package (1:15); why has there been less drafting? (2:45); will Texas Motor Speedway offer an opportunity for catchup to Team Penske and Joe Gibbs Racing? (4:15); how Texas’ dual-corner configuration will present an interesting approach with the new rules package (5:45); what the realistic expectations were for lower horsepower/high downforce and did NASCAR want more out of it so far (7:15); sometimes the better races just happen later in the season (8:00); do the playoffs just have an undue effect on the quality of racing? (9:45); whether Stewart-Haas Racing can ratchet up its performance this weekend (12:00); can capping out happen to Team Penske (14:00); the pecking order of Joe Gibbs Racing vs. Penske (15:30); exploring the dearth of cautions and crashes (16:45); the theory that the cars aren’t out of control because drivers aren’t (18:00); sometimes there’s no explanation for fewer yellow flags (19:45); will Bristol be as insanely fast as Brad Keselowski predicted and whither the traction compound (21:15); the impact of the grip level on a driver mentally and physically (22:30); the goal of the traction compound (23:30); why Jeff and I like watching drivers run the bottom at Bristol (24:30); what (if any) changes could be made to the 2019 rules package (26:45); factoring the owners and teams into any decision-making (28:30); tying Zion Williamson into the essence of competition and how it relates to NASCAR (30:30). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The general manager of the three-car team on expanding to a third car and moving into a new shop in Mooresville (1:00); juggling building and preparing cars between two locations (3:00); the advantage of being more centrally located in Charlotte (6:00); the deeper talent pool in expanding by a few dozen employees (8:30); how many people have been at Front Row since the start (10:30); whether the team decided to make the six-figure investment of buying an Optical Scanning Station (12:30); the equipment available at a new shop that once housed winning cars for Chip Ganassi Racing (17:00); why Front Row has tried to acquire more charters (20:00); what the Gen 7 could mean for cost reduction and manufacturer involvement (23:00); limiting inventories of parts and cars and why it can help (26:00); how IndyCar could provide a blueprint for NASCAR in capping team budgets (30:00); the impact of the 2019 rules package on Front Row (33:00); using overlaying driver data to improve performance (36:00); the fiery side of Michael McDowell this season and how Ford brokered a peace after Daytona (40:00); do the controversial headlines help the team? (45:00); whether a fourth car is on the horizon (47:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2013 Indianapolis 500 winner and the 2004 series champion on the outlook at A.J. Foyt Racing (1:00); the importance of the Indianapolis 500 (3:00); how driver and car owner are similar (5:00); what it’s like driving for a four-time Indy 500 winning legend (6:00); some personnel changes at AJ Foyt Racing (7:30); working with Larry Foyt (10:00); on TK’s move to (much colder than Miami) Indianapolis (12:45); the state of IndyCar in 2019 and how it compares to the last 15 years (14:45); what the hurdles are of rebuilding audience (16:30); NASCAR-IndyCar doubleheaders? (18:30); what’s ahead for TK (21:00); the possibility of doing broadcasting (23:00); will the 7-11 championship paint scheme return? (25:00); Josef Newgarden joins … and talks about those teeth (30:00); his view on the state of the series (32:30); on how his time as the “face” of IndyCar went for him (35:30); why “building stars” isn’t as simple as it seems (38:00); when Josef felt as if he “arrived” as Felix Rosenqvist did at St. Petersburg (39:00); how his wedding planning is going and a new home (42:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The co-host of the Glass Case of Emotion podcast, MRN pit reporter and NASCAR.com personality on Kim vs. Kimmie (1:00); working across the podcast digital and radio mediums (2:00); the origins of Glass Case of Emotion and how she was paired with co-hosts Ryan Blaney and Chuck Bush (3:45); the framework for the show (6:00); how getting Jeff Gordon as a guest helped establish the show's credibility (8:00); testing the boundaries with an "explicit” rating (11:00); the comfort of Blaney with pushing the envelope despite his ties to Penske and corporate sponsors (13:30); what Kim likes about working with Blaney (14:45); how the podcast is setting a template for helping showcase a young driver’s personality while managing the new landscape of 21st century media (17:00); Kim’s introduction to NASCAR through Miss Sprint Cup (21:00); sports and her varied sports background from broadcasting to playing sports to being a University of Miami football cheerleader (24:00); her time in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers (28:30); her best times working as Miss Sprint Cup, including a memorable Dale Earnhardt Jr. event (32:30); and her most memorable races of being in victory lane (35:00); being one of the only women in a male-dominated media field (39:00); her love of books (42:00); what’s next for Kim Coon (44:30). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The defending Daytona 500 winner on why he's happy to be working again with crew chief Danny Stockman, who taught Dillon much about stock cars (1:00); why Stockman and the rest of the crew fit Richard Childress Racing's old-school racer vibe (3:00); offseason stories of team bonding and paintball welts (6:00); the Dillons' trip to Costa Rica and why this family loves road-trip vacations (7:45); how Dillon became a good friend of Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey, who will attend the Daytona 500 as a guest of Dillon’s (10:00); the impact of McCaffrey's intense training regimen on Dillon (13:00); the keto diet and the weight being shed by the No. 3 team (14:00); why Dillon believes the 2019 rules package will play into his hands (15:00) and the importance of aggression (17:00); how Dillon has helped team owner and grandfather with a foray into eSports (18:00); the advice of Shaquille O'Neal on the Harley J. Earl trophy (20:00); if Dillon was surprised by how Aric Almirola handled the aftermath of last year's Daytona 500 (21:45) and a dissection of the winning pass/bump on the last lap (22:00); the special perspective Dillon has on how veterans and youth perceive driving ethics in the Cup Series differently and a great anecdote about Tony Stewart (25:00); if the generational shifts in Cup are forcing drivers to race harder (27:30). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NASCAR on NBC analyst known as "The Mayor" weighs in with his insightful takes on several major issues entering the new season: A look at the concept of salary and spending caps, then and now (2:30); why the conversation should stay behind closed doors (5:00); what should be the ceiling for team spending (7:00); the resetting of driver salaries (9:00); why it's hard for team owners to rein in their budgets (11:00); the conundrum of using rules to save money (13:00); the 2019 rules package and the 1.5-mile speedway dilemma (15:00); the parallel between 1.5-mile tracks and multipurpose stadiums (17:00); people seem to like the quality of racing in the truck series, and speed doesn’t matter there ... so why not in Cup? (19:00); does NASCAR need another truck series, though? (20:00); why Jeff agrees with some Cup drivers that the new package must be difficult to drive (21:00); "As long as handling matters, I’m good with it. If we get to the point where handling doesn’t matter, I’m not good with it." (22:30); why Jeff believes the speed of the vehicle isn’t a determining factor in good racing and good skill (25:00); reflecting back on the Homestead-Miami Speedway finale (27:00); will track position be too much a determinant (28:00); how long before an honest evaluation is possible (29:00); could the All-Star Race come to Nashville (31:00); what the 2020 schedule outlook is (32:00); the importance of short tracks (34:00); The Mayor's closing statement (36:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NASCAR on NBC analyst known as "The Mayor" runs down some hot topics for the new season: Is the Brett Moffitt-Johnny Sauter situation a new trend for NASCAR? (2:00) ; Other examples of drivers “bringing” sponsorship that aren’t talked about as much (4:00); “To a hammer, everything looks like a nail” (6:00); Why the optics still aren’t great if Johnny Sauter is left without a ride (7:00); Car owners making tough decisions that always get made (8:30); The balance of selling drivers vs. programs that take money (10:00); Should NASCAR be based solely on merit? (12:00); The necessity of families always helping younger drivers at the outset (14:00); Returning to the constants of drivers and sponsorships (16:30); Young driver marketing and why Jeff believes NASCAR tried to force the creation of heroes and stars? (18:30); The transitional period of fans latching onto new favorites (21:30); The importance of needing teams and drivers to root against (23:00); The significance of Chase Elliott’s breakthrough at Watkins Glen (24:15); The backstory of Harrison Burton’s new social media initiative (26:30); What bugs Jeff about “there are no personalities in NASCAR” (29:00); Why the “relatability” argument against younger drivers might be misguided (31:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a narrative edition of the NASCAR on NBC Podcast, we recall when Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. teamed to race the No. 3 Corvette in the 2001 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona.--Dale Earnhardt climbs into the car for the first time in the rain ...which turned out to be perfect conditions (3:30);--How Earnhardt begged to stay in the car beyond his scheduled time (4:30);--What impressed Earnhardt Jr. about how his father ran the race (5:45);--The impressive run turned in by Dale Jr. despite a few mistakes under immense self-induced pressure (7:00);--Dale Jr.'s first shunt (9:00), his second (10:00) and evaluations of his performance (13:00);--What the fan reception was like and why it moved Earnhardt (15:45);--The aftermath of the Rolex 24 and what would have been next for Earnhardt (18:00)--The plan to put Dale Earnhardt in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, perhaps as early as 2002 (20:00);--A touching tribute from Teresa Earnhardt to Corvette Racing (22:00);--In his own words, Dale Earnhardt talks about his love of the Corvette (22:45);--How Dale Jr. has honored his father and the Corvette legacy (23:45);--The special replica of the No. 3 Corvette that Dale Jr. has that means more to him now than ever (24:45);--The friendships that have lingered from the Rolex 24 for Dale Jr. and the promises he kept to them for his father (27:00);--Would Dale Jr. ever run the Rolex 24 again? The appeal of friendship and sports car racing (28:30);--Final thoughts on the legacy Earnhardt left with Corvette Racing fans (30:45);--Dale Earnhardt summarizes his 2001 Rolex 24 (31:30). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a narrative edition of the NASCAR on NBC Podcast, we recall when Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. teamed to race the No. 3 Corvette in the 2001 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona.--The origins of how it happened (2:30);--How well the Earnhardts knew IMSA and sports cars (5:00);--How The Intimidator wanted to be treated like anyone else on the team (7:30);--The Rolex 24 business opportunities and big picture viewpoints for Dale Earnhardt (10:30);--How Earnhardt, who was confident of driving four hours at a time from his NASCAR career, came around to handing off the car on a more frequent basis (13:00);--Getting the Earnhardts up to speed in a memorably impactful test at Sebring International Raceway that prompted some father-son rivalry (17:00);--How the Earnhardts bonded with each other and the Corvette Racing crew in the experience (24:00);--The sports car communicty embraces Earnhardt while NASCAR expresses some unease with the seven-time champion running the Rolex 24 (28:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Team Penske driver on why he's thritlled the offseason is over (1:00); how his first Rolex 24 went (2:00); being paired with Alexander Rossi this year (3:45); what it's like working with an IndyCar rival and why there is no awkwardness with an Penske-Andretti pairing (5:00); the joy of racing against Alex Zanardi again (8:30); his memories of the dark race weekend and vicious wreck that took Zanardi's legs (10:00); his rejuvenation in joining sports cars full time last year (12:30); how much he misses IndyCar (14:30); how he sees the IndyCar renaissance (16:00); on having another shot at the 2019 Indianapolis 500 (18:00); the evolution of safety and the difference of hitting concrete walls vs. SAFER barriers (19:00); his Dancing With The Stars memories and if he still keeps up with friends from those days (21:15); why his acting career hasn't taken off (22:30); still getting recognized in public (23:30); how much longer he wants to race and an important conversation with Rick Mears (25:00); how much longer he can drive in IMSA (27:30) Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Xfinity Series winner on racing in and seeing New Zealand over the holiday break with his fiancée and family (1:00); why dirt racing seems to be so popular in New Zealand (3:30); on an impressive win at Western Springs Speedway (5:30); how race calls can be officiated very differently in New Zealand (7:00); where Bell’s inspiration for a winning move was derived (8:30); why he is better in longer Midget races and the positive influence of running NASCAR (9:30); “To be the best race car driver, you have to be able to do it all”; how versatility is a great teacher (10:45); what his first trip to the Chili Bowl was like in 2011 (12:15); how he’s seen the Chili Bowl change over 20 years with NASCAR involvement (14:00); if he gets nervous about being on the big stage in such a competitive environment (15:30); is the Chili Bowl the toughest race of the year for Bell, and does it get easier after winning? (16:30); why does the race have so many repeat winners (17:00); the appeal of an open rulebook and the tricks that some teams are trying (18:00); Bell's dream A Main (20:00); his unique quasi-rivalry with Kyle Larson and how they drive each other (21:15); the friendship and support he gets from Larson and where it started seven years ago (23:15); Toyota driver development program (25:00); Bell's dirt racing plans for 2019 (26:45); “The cardboard (winner’s checks), that’s my jam right there”: Bell explains why this "trophy" is his favorite (27:30); the future of dirt racing for NASCAR (29:00); his Xfinity outlook for 2019 and why he was pleased to keep crew chief Jason Ratcliff (30:00) how you can race against Christopher Bell online (32:15); details for this week's Chili Bowl (33:15). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The outspoken veteran star of NASCAR, IndyCar, sports cars and off-road trucks on what makes the Dakar Rally special (1:00); the UTV car he is bringing to the Rally (2:30); how the dunes of Peru will create a new challenge (4:00); his car’s advantage on the dunes (5:00); how his venture is similar to an old-school Indianapolis 500 venture (6:00); his days with the Hummer program and its high-tech innovation (6:30); a review of his last three vehicles at Dakar (7:00); why the competition is extremely stiff (8:00); but why he believes he still can win the overall title (8:45); if he excels, he expects rules changes (9:30); how Robby Gordon Motorsports makes up for having a fractional budget of its rivals (10:30); why his experience level and varied background benefits his chances (11:30); the appeal of building his own car and being a manufacturer in the desert racing industry (13:00); why he believes UTV is the future of motorsports and how his Stadium Super Trucks (SST) series fits into that (14:00); his vision for motorsports and how Stadium Super Trucks fits into it (16:00); why Stadium Super Trucks made sense in appealing to fans (17:15); SST's social media video viewing success (18:30); how he thinks shorter packaging is way to reach a younger audience (19:30); on becoming the owner of a series (21:30); turning 50 years old and returning to run Dakar three days later (22:30); staying alive -- one of the key parts of the Dakar Rally (23:00); the importance of balancing the logistics of owning a team with driving for it (25:00); a clever way of looking at the Dakar Rally through the lens of a NASCAR season (26:15); the many reasons Dakar is so unpredictable (27:15); the dynamics of running the event entirely in Peru for the first time and how teams are running blind daily through the event (29:00); the importance of having a good navigator (30:15); does it help his smaller team that no one can test? (31:30); another fun NASCAR analogy -- this time, the Daytona 500 (32:00); what Dakar has been like since moving from Africa to South America and its fervent fan following (33:00); what a Dakar win would mean to his legacy (35:00); does he look back with any regrets on NASCAR or IndyCar? (36:00); his chances of running the Indianapolis 500 again? (37:00); could he run NASCAR again? (38:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NASCAR on NBC analyst on why he believes this group of contenders is the best title field yet (1:00), how it illustrates the addition of playoff and stage points were the correct moves (3:00), his suggestions for possibly downsizing the field (4:30), appreciating the efforts of the eliminated drivers at Phoenix (6:30), why Miami should be a heavyweight fight (7:30), how other drivers will race the Championship 4 at Miami (and possibly with "mittens on" (9:00), whether Joey Logano's team has an advantage with two weeks to prepare (11:00), why it might make sense to rotate the championship track (13:30), if Kevin Harvick will play mind games this weekend (15:30), what Rodney Childers' plan is for Miami (16:30), why it might be an advantage for Martin Truex Jr. to enter the last race of Furniture Row racing's existence (18:00), the unshakable nature of Kyle Busch and his team (19:30). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a "This Is Your Life"-style conversation, the soon-to-be-retired Xfinity Series championship contender reflects on his NASCAR career and what it was like being an up and coming driver 20 years ago (1:00); that “when I came along, I was the only young guy!” (2:30); a memorable anecdote from his first season with Wood Brothers Racing and what it taught him about responsibility as a 23-year-old (3:30); why he believes today’s generation of youth lacks the same big-picture perspective (5:30); how Sadler developed the confidence to become a “sponsor’s dream” and NASCAR ambassador (7:00); a restrospective of his Robert Yates Racing years and flirting with becoming a title contender (9:00); what eventually led to him leaving Yates and why it was so difficult (10:30); some tough seasons of driving for George Gillett (12:30); the rebirth of his career in the Xfinity Series by choosing KHI over a backmarker team in Cup (14:00); on being remembered more as an Xfinity driver (15:30); the last chance he had at going back to Cup (16:30); why he hasn’t missed the premier series since landing at JR Motorsports (18:00); his decision to make a clean break from being regular at the track with no ambitions to do media after driving (19:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Danish driver in his second season with F1’s U.S.-based team (and owned by Gene Haas) on watching his father win a class championship at the IMSA finale and his hopes to race against him (1:00); hanging out with Clint Bowyer at Circuit of the Americas in Austin (2:30); the differences between driving F1 and NASCAR and Kevin’s aspirations to drive one (3:30); how much he and his team are watching Stewart-Haas Racing’s playoff run (5:00); the improvements at Haas F1 through its third season (6:00); how Kevin compares Haas’ operating parameters and success with other teams (7:30); are the teams’ goals to finish fourth every week? (9:00); how Kevin had to learn to adapt after finishing third in his F1 debut … and then rarely come close to matching it since (10:30); being a better driver with worse results (13:00); the security of already being signed for next year and how Gene Haas manages to keep politics out of his team (15:00); how Haas can take the next step and the discussions of a possible spending cap in 2021 for F1 (17:30); Kevin’s residency in Dubai and return to London (20:00); a fun anecdote about the career he might have pursued if racing hadn’t worked out. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Midway through his third week of overseeing day to day operations at NASCAR, Phelps joined to discuss how he benefited by entering his new job with 14 years of experience (1:30); holding his first “town hall” with NASCAR employees (3:00); the measuring sticks for NASCAR on fan satisfaction (4:30); his background before NASCAR (7:00); why he fell into the business and branding of sports (8:00); the most important difference between working at NASCAR and the NFL (9:30); what he feels his best accomplishments have been at NASCAR (10:30); his roots as a childhood race fan in Vermont (13:00); a fun anecdote about his childhood racing hero and Bill France Jr.’s awareness of him (14:30); the scouting report on NASCAR that he once compiled for the NFL (16:00); a memorable story about Richard Childress (17:00); how radically different could the 2020 schedule look? (19:00); the groundswell of support for short tracks and road course (21:00); what the 5-year sanction agreements would mean for schedule changes (22:30); steps being taken by NASCAR toward enhancing race promotion to help attendance and ratings (24:00); encouraging Cup drivers to race other series while extending an olive branch to short tracks (27:00); on if he is talking to other series yet about more cooperation (28:00); the likelihood of IndyCar doubleheaders (29:00); how “geotargeting” fans works with increasing ticket sales (30:15); the one-stop shopping approach to selling sponsorship in the future (32:00); what the logistics of that would be for teams (34:00); NASCAR’s efforts to help sponsor involvement at the track and with team investment (35:30); why he thinks a full-season sponsor could return for teams (in a limited way) (37:30); the case for NASCAR sponsorship (38:30); his approach to Twitter and how active he plans to be in his role (40:30); do tracks need to do more to supply wifi and cellular access for social media (42:30); the likelihood of a new manufacturer in NASCAR by 2021 (44:00); why Steve’s personal family experiences are a big reason that NASCAR appeals to him (45:30). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The president of Tuckahoe Strategies and former managing director of communications for NASCAR (from 2004-11) on how his background in politics and living around the country informed his views and communicating with people (1:30); the crossover between politics and sports (3:30); his history in politics (5:00); how the death of an icon brought him into the NASCAR world (7:00); a tense meeting with NASCAR (10:30) ... with an important laugh (12:45); a shift in how NASCAR approached the media (16:00); on making amends with some TV sports networks (18:00); the limitations of a storyline on safety (21:30); how things were virtually the same managing NASCAR's PR during its mid-2000s boom (26:00); what working among the Daytona brain trust was like and learning the history (28:00); being active in the site location and selection process for the NASCAR Hall of Fame (30:30); a 2001 on-track memory that encapsulated the yin and yang of NASCAR (31:30); the PR failure that was the Car of Tomorrow and the role that drivers played in it (33:30); how the dynamics of team, driver and manufacturer councils have had an impact (35:30); striking a balance between legislating driver behavior and staying true to the roots (37:30); a fine that Ramsey wishes never had been issued (38:30); the course correction of “Boys, Have At It” (42:00); two lessons learned about the plight of working with underdog teams (43:45); thoughts on interim NASCAR CEO Jim France (46:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first female driver to win a pole position and race in the NASCAR K&N Series on how she gravitated toward NASCAR (1:45); if she had any desire to race dirt bikes like her famous father, Brian (2:55); the occupational hazards of being in freestyle motocross and whether dad discouraged her from doing it (3:55): how being raised at the track made her want to race (4:25); her memories of dad’s many near-death experiences and life-saving surgeries (5:25); her first win as an 8-year-old (6:45); the numerous times that Hailie’s off-road vehicles were on fire (8:00); her career plan for NASCAR (8:30); why she is comfortable with the media, particularly on social, and how she learned from her father’s interviews (9:30); why Hailie graduated from high school two years early and has no regrets (10:30); the hours and effort she puts into her racing career (11:30); the balance of Hailie’s mellow and super aggressive sides (14:30); the chances that she might drive for Kyle Busch someday (15:30); her Steve Phelps connection (16:30); how she deals with those who might look at her as a girl before a race car driver (17:00); the bump and run that secured her historic victory in Idaho (17:30) how she thinks her teammate, Cole Rouse, felt about it (18:30); her response to Cole’s surprising offer on Twitter (20:00); her outlook for the rest of the season (21:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Xfinity Series chamiponship contender on why capitalizing on opportunities has been the key to his career season (1:00); why communication is important for his team, even between his daughter and crew members (4:00); the special helmet that he is wearing through the playoffs and designed by his daughter (6:00) and why it’ll mean rainbows and unicorns all the way through the playoffs (8:00); the Allgaier family’s love for graphic design (9:30); how Justin was influenced by his grandfather, a World War II Navy veteran (10:30); Justin’s business in making graphics and lettering for race cars (12:30); on being miserable for two years of irrelevancy in Cup (13:30); the fortunate twist of fate that led to his ride at JR Motorsports (16:00); what the right opportunity would look like if he had the chance to return to Cup (18:00); the special connection with his primary sponsor (19:30); his frustration but understanding of the lack of Cup prospects (20:45); on his cancer scare this year (22:45); being comfortable with raising awareness about his need for a colonoscopy (24:15). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The president and CEO of Speedway Motorsports Inc. on Charlotte Motor Speedway's new road course being the talk of the playoffs (1:00), whether the goal was to freak out drivers about how treacherous the track might be? (2:45); why drivers seemingly have bought into the Roval as a good thing even if it makes them uncomfortable (5:00); whether it proves what might be perceived as bad for drivers is good for fans (6:00); on the resistance he faced to the Roval (8:15); Mario Andretti’s involvement with the road course and how Marcus secured the Porsche 918 to put him on track (10:00); Mario’s three pieces of Roval feedback (12:00); how Marcus came up with the Roval idea for the Cup Series (14:00); on if there were any moments of doubt it wouldn't work (16:45); the appeal of road courses as the new short tracks (19:45); could this be a blueprint for street races? (21:30); will the drafting/All-Star Race package be coming to the 2019 Coca-Cola 600? (25:00); should NASCAR pull back on the drafting package because the racing has been better lately? (26:45); how Charlotte’s new synthetic turf should help with crashes and is it headed to other tracks? (29:30). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new first-time Xfinity Series race winner on addressing Chip Ganassi Racing after his Las Vegas victory and the many questions he asks to stay preoccupied (1:00); the surreal feeling of lapping cars and the mistakes of letting one by (5:00); why a nice guy makes so many other guys angry and why he races his competitors so hard (7:30); where things stand with Kevin Harvick (12:30); has he met Chip Ganassi yet? (13:45); correcting some Wikipedia inaccuracies about Ross' life, starting with the racing history of his dad and grandfather (16:00); why he wants to return to watermelon farming after racing (20:30); the risks of being a watermelon farmer (22:30); the story behind JDI (24:00); when Ross got fired four years ago, and his career seemed over (26:30); why he is OK with driving without being paid (31:00); the best (or worst) sponsorship story he has (34:00); could Chip Ganassi Racing or DC Solar help him beyond Richmond? (36:15); can he win the championship with JD Motorsports? (37:25) Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Joe Gibbs Racing driver on the curious dichotomy of the big sprint car event but small sprint car scene in his native state of Oklahoma (1:00); his big break in racing and its tie to Kyle Larson (3:00); how a resemblance to a World of Outlaws helped him (5:00); as did Larson’s departure from a Toyota ride (5:50); the good and bad of following a first-class talent (6:45); why Christopher isn’t that interested in the attention that comes with his job (7:45); how he keeps his hand in dirt racing while running NASCAR (8:30); on why he’d be happy running both dirt and pavement for the foreseeable future (11:00); the potential for running Xfinity and Cup on dirt (12:15) and the tracks that he thinks could handle it (14:15); some suggestions on equipment and schedule modifications for running NASCAR on dirt (15:00); his chances in the Xfinity playoffs (15:45). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NASCAR on NBC analyst helps break down some of NBCSports.com's new playoff power rankings, including how he would rank crew chiefs (1:45); the ways he ran his Cup teams (4:00); his methodology for evaluating crew chiefs on strategy (6:00); what makes good leaders (9:45); who leads the team more, crew chief or driver (11:30); the importance of time efficiency and delegation (12:45); who is the best crew chief in NASCAR (15:00); the definition of driver talent (16:30); who is the best driver in the pits (17:50) and in team engagement (18:30); why did no one catch up to the Big 3 in the regular season (19:30); the puzzling disparity between Stewart-Haas Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing (23:00); can Chevrolet turn it around with the new Camaro? (24:00); the importance of collaboration (27:30). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After spending a few dozen hours in a Charlotte courthouse covering the legal saga for NBCSports.com, NASCAR Talk editor Dustin Long provides his analysis and insight on why BK Racing filed for bankruptcy (1:30); what former owner Ron Devine’s plan was to keep control of the team (4:15); the process of appointing a trustee (6:00); what were the chances of Ron Devine getting the team back without a sale? (9:45); given the outcome, would Devine have had a better option than Chapter 11? (12:15); explaining the bidding process for BK Racing (13:30); what amount was the court hoping the team would fetch instead of a bid it called “disappointing”? (15:00); the plan ahead for BK Racing and Front Row Motorsports (18:45); reassessing where this leaves the charter system (21:00); what court filings revealed about the purse structures (23:30); can a team make money while running on a shoestring budget under the charter system? (27:00); the challenge of balancing income with performance (31:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hendrick Motorsports driver on his love of University of Georgia football (1:00), why he took the words of coach Kirby Smart to heart (1:45), the motivational tactics of football coaches (2:30), whether he ever ponders having gone to college to have a rooting interest (4:30), his relationship with Jimmie Johnson and the in-depth conversations they've had (6:30), how he played a role in putting his father, Bill, in the upcoming Road America race (9:00), the email he sent Bill Elliott with driving tips for the track (10:30), stepping into a more featured role in national advertisements (12:30), what he's learned and appreciates about Dale Earnhardt Jr. as a high-profile spokesman (13:45), if he has plans to seize control of his brand in future (16:30), why he believes his team can find another gear as it did the past two seasons heading into the playoffs (18:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Motorsports Analytics founder on Chase Elliott’s first win and why it’s the perfect representation of stylized, modern-day NASCAR (2:00); the impact of restarts on Elliott’s results and why this part of the schedule fits him well (4:00); why David doesn’t think Chase Elliott necessarily has been struggling this season (7:00); when the trend of “stylized racing” began in NASCAR (8:30); the importance of restarts in talent evaluation (9:30); why underrating Chase Elliott changed David’s opinion on evaluating Late Model drivers (11:30); where Elliott was ranked in K&N in 2011-12 and why he’s been a late bloomer compared with others' results (14:00); why USAC might be underrated for evaluation (17:00); defining PEER, the key stat David uses in driver evaluation (19:00); what some eye-popping passing stats say about whether Jimmie Johnson remains as good as ever despite his slump (21:00); why David believes engineers are undervalued vs. pit crew members (25:00); reaching the physical limits of a pit stop (32:00); could we have seen The Big Three coming last year … (35:00); … and how much of its success is rooted in driver ability? (36:30); Kyle Larson’s greatness (37:30); Denny Hamlin’s strange season (39:30); who is the fourth driver who will join The Big Three in the championship round (41:00) Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Joe Gibbs Racing driver on his inquisitive nature and a funny anecdote about the question he asked at his first go-kart race that opened some important doors (4:15); how Daniel brought his father, Alejandro, into racing (7:15); his big break on the Mexico racing scene (11:00); why he feels gracious to have gotten the opportunities he did (18:00); the story behind a vintage bus he bought for his family (21:00); what leaving them behind in his home country was like (27:00); the arduous process of obtaining a green card and whether U.S. citizenship is an eventual goal (29:00); how that has informed and shaped his views on immigration (36:30); learning English through books, cartoons and movies (38:30); the interesting backstory of his manager, Gustavo (40:30); the raucous reception he received in his home country after winning the Xfinity championship (44:30); and his chances at getting his first Cup win at Michigan International Speedway this weekend (46:30). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hendrick Motorsports founder on his vast collection of music memorabilia (from Lady Gaga to Led Zeppelin) and vintage cars (more than 200); his love of the 1967 Corvette; the personal shrine he built to the people and places that shaped his life; how he manages overseeing an automotive dealership empire and four race teams; why Hendrick Motorsports has slumped in 2018; and how he reflects on realizing his dreams. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CEO of Roush Yates Engines on the background and history of his family's business; the fierce and fun rivalry between his late father and eventual partner Jack Roush; his best memories of Hall of Famer Robert Yates, the glory days of Robert Yates Racing with Davey Allison, Ernie Irvan and Dale Jarrett; why believing in drivers was critical to the team's success; the competitive suggestions that Doug Yates texts Ford crew chiefs about during races; and where NASCAR might be headed with engines in the future. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2015 Cup Series champion in a wide-ranging conversation on:--His love of the Denver Broncos;--The time he almost met Tom Brady (twice) on vacation and what he wants to ask him about maintaining his status as an elite pro athlete;--How his son, Brexton, already is resembling Kyle's all-or-nothing desire to win;--The workload he and wife Samantha share in running Kyle Busch Motorsports;--Through their foundation's Bundle of Joy program, how Kyle and Samantha have helped couples battling infertility;--The couple’s famous dance moves and the raging party on their wedding night;--What it was like getting booed as an 18-year-old for just having a last name;--Whether he plans to follow the advice of teammate Denny Hamlin and stop engaging the haters on Twitter;--The catharsis he finds in putting his detractors on blast through social media;--His blunt style and why he has no qualms about calling out his truck teams;--The bond he feels with his fan base and the frustration of being unable to fulfill every fan’s request;--Why he considers himself an old school racer;--What he would have wanted to discuss with Dale Earnhardt;--How he was just as consumed as Dale Earnhardt Jr. by their feud;--His rationale for why he was displeased Ricky Stenhouse Jr. didn't call after their Daytona wreck;--On the role his father played in mentoring him as a racer and how it could apply to his son. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The minority owner of Chip Ganassi Racing discusses his background in motorsports and his ideas about for how NASCAR and teams can build a better business model, the trickiness of evaluating what makes a good race, his reaction to reports of a NASCAR sale and how it would impact the RTA, the importance of eSports in NASCAR's future, and his RK Motors business that restores and resells vintage and performance cars. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man in charge of NASCAR's most famous racetrack on his diverse background in motorsports, his success at Darlington Raceway with the Southern 500 throwback weekend, the time he didn't attend his first NASCAR race at Daytona 20 years ago, Daytona's harried seven-month schedule, playing hoops with NASCAR stars, some ideas being tried at for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 weekend and the challenges of getting the varied interests of the NASCAR industry on the same page. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The intrepid reporter for ESPN.com on his approach to court reporting and eliciting information; the subjects whom he has angered and later mended fences with; the origins of his dogged work ethic and tireless dedication to the craft; how social media both turned his professional life upside down but also made it easier; how he generates enterprise stories and why he believes NASCAR needs more of them; the impact of the shrinking of the newspaper industry on NASCAR coverage; and when he finally is getting married. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NASCAR Hall of Famer on doing some vintage racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with old friend Bill Elliott; watching his protegee Jeff Gordon's HOF election; a funny anecdote about his induction celebration last year; what he thinks about the new aero/horsepower rules package that has stirred debate in NASCAR; and the development of the new batch of up and coming stars in stock cars. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ThorSport Racing driver on growing up (and living in) Louisville, Kentucky, and his childhood memories of the Kentucky Derby; how he got involved in racing and his family connection to Jeff Gordon; why he's going back to school for an associate's degree in HVAC (and a pilot's license); how his 2018 season is going; why he believes he can run for a championship; the advantages of having a team based in Sandusky, Ohio; going through media training as a young driver and the importance of telling his story. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The American engineer spent 12 years in Formula One working for Williams, Sauber and Red Bull before returning to his home country last year. Joseph discusses his time in F1 living in Europe, working with world-class drivers and on groundbreaking projects. He also sheds light on spearheading the development of Ford's Mustang that will make its Cup debut in 2019 and why the final year of the Fusion is going so well for Kevin Harvick and other drivers. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking down Alexander Rossi's brilliant drive from 32nd, the debate over whether changes are needed to bring more passing next year, Danica Patrick's final ride and the "what if" of her IndyCar career; and what the victory means to Will Power. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The IndyCar driver on how and why he became a popular star, why the IndyCar Series needs a villain, an expanded explanation on why the Indianapolis 500 shouldn't count toward the championship, what this week has been like after missing the race, why the pit stop competition was important to his team, what he will be doing Sunday during the race and why he might be going incognito Saturday night. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Team Penske driver on his epic pranks with teammate Josef Newgarden, the following he has built through his lighter side on social media, his up-and-down 2018 season, how he think the Indianapolis 500 will unfold and the epic celebration he would have if he won it. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The managing director of competition and innovation on the nuts and bolts behind NASCAR's new high-tech Optical Scanning Station inspection system: How it was developed, how it was rolled out, how many teams have them and how teams helped with its construction. Also, Probst discusses his varied background in racing before NASCAR, a path that went through Formula One, Ford's ChampCar and NASCAR programs, Red Bull Racing and Chip Ganassi Racing. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2016 Daytona 500 champion and the 2014 FedEx Cup champion compare notes on NASCAR and the PGA; and then Hamlin discusses his future business plans (including a hamburger joint), the 2018 season and those speeding penalties, the return of Matt Kenseth and what Denny would shoot from the pro tees at TPC Sawgrass. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 19-year-old Xfinity Series driver on growing up in a racing family and around the Indianapolis 500, his varied and versatile background, his future goals, the controversy with Kaz Grala and how he took being called the most punchable face in NASCAR. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NBC Sports analyst on some highlights from this year's six-day trip, which will take 225 riders from Portland, Maine, to Greensboro, North Carolina, and will make stops at Woodstock, the Martin Guitar factory, a Harley-Davidson factory, the Manheim Auto Action (the world's largest), the Petty Museum and the Victory Junction Gang Camp.Also, Kyle on his recent concerts and how he learned to play guitar. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The GoFas Racing driver on his season-best 16th at Richmond; his excellent relationship (and surprising backstory) with new crew chief Randy Cox; whether Ryan Preece's recent Xfinity success make him wish he could go back in time to his 2009-10 stint at Joe Gibbs Racing; his All-Star Race fan vote campaign and his chances at Talladega. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former Cup crew chief and NASCAR America analyst on working on drag racing and other series in his new role, what it's been like working with Kyle Busch as an ally instead of competitor and his memories of being a crew chief and tire changer in the same race. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the competitive and economic challenges of being a midpack Cup team, how he went from owning a landscaping business to managing a NASCAR team and his best stories of The King and Sandra Bullock. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Xfinity Series driver on his long road (and struggle) to gain a foothold in NASCAR, his outspokenness on social media and blogging and his ideas for making team ownership more financially sustainable. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.