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Ep. 83: Travis Geisler

The director of competition for Team Penske provides a glimpse behind the scenes of the daily machinations (and last-minute changes) on a Cup team, why he has to know the rulebook as well as anyone and what makes Roger Penske tick. 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.

Jun 7, 201757 min

Ep. 82: Dave Pericak of Ford Performance

The head of Ford's racing program on how technology and simulation benefits his NASCAR teams' results, the secrets that are shared and not shared among teams and the future of racing entering an era of autonomous 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.

May 31, 201736 min

Ep. 81: Will Power

The 30-time winner in the IndyCar Series on why you never will find him on a Taco Bell run, tales of Dale Jr.’s former motorhome and the difficulty of finding a great game of squash. Oh, also he sizes up the 101st Indianapolis 500. 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.

May 26, 201732 min

Ep. 80: Jeff Burton on stage racing

The NASCAR on NBC analyst on the behind-the-scenes origins of stage racing, why drivers never are trying as hard as they think they can and how this format could spread to other forms of 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.

May 24, 201740 min

Ep. 79: Jason Weigandt

The NASCAR on NBC motocross host recaps the latest Motocross playoffs, including drama at the last race, explains NBC Sports' new OTT product, NBC Sports Gold, plus he dives into the most popular driver debate in NASCAR and why Jimmie Johnson isn't the heir to Dale Jr. 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.

May 15, 20171h 3m

Ep. 78: Kyle Petty ahead of his annual charity ride

The NASCAR on NBC analyst on some goofy stops he’ll be making on his annual charity ride (world’s largest ball of twine!), the people he loves to see while seeing America and some observations of when the racing actually was about the money. 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.

May 8, 201755 min

Ep. 77: Kelli Stavast

The NASCAR on NBC reporter discusses how she fell into racing (and her fiance’s connections to the industry), her rugged introduction to off-road racing, the nuances of covering IndyCar vs. NASCAR and her experiences with the Olympics and the Westminster Dog Show. 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.

May 3, 201754 min

Ep. 76: Brian Keselowski

The NASCAR veteran and member of a famous racing family discusses his driving career, including his miracle run to the 2011 Daytona 500, reminisces about his surprise (and successful) debut as truck series jack man and laughs about his younger brother’s first showdown with Tony Stewart. 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.

Apr 27, 20171h 0m

Ep. 75: Steve Letarte on Dale Jr Retirement

The NBCSN analyst and former crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr. on his reaction to watching his former driver’s retirement announcement, some of his favorite memories with Dale Jr. and why he strongly disagrees with the contention that NASCAR is in trouble after the exits of Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart. 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.

Apr 25, 201739 min

Ep. 74: Dale Jarrett

The NBCSN analyst on why stage racing has been better than he expected (as well as a throwback in some ways), the “selfish” new stars of NASCAR and why that’s good, his outspokenness on Indy and road courses and how working as a booth analyst is different from the studio. 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.

Apr 19, 201756 min

Ep. 73: Eddie Gossage, Texas Motor Speedway President

The Texas Motor Speedway president on his track’s new repaving project that debuts this weekend, the underlying need for ill will in NASCAR and the impact of the motorhome lot. 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.

Apr 4, 201742 min

Ep. 72: Jeff Gluck on Busch-Logano scuffle, JeffGluck.com

The longtime NASCAR journalist and founder of JeffGluck.com provides the backstory of how he captured the video that went viral of Kyle Busch taking a punch at Joey Logano. Jeff also explains the how and why behind his decision to go into the media industry for himself. 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.

Mar 29, 201753 min

Ep. 71: Steve Letarte on altercation, low-downforce rules

The NBCSN analyst and former crew chief explains how he might have handled the Las Vegas postrace altercation between Kyle Busch and Joey Logano, provides an intriguing theory on the spate of speeding penalties and offers perspective on the low-downforce rules for 2017. 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.

Mar 22, 201739 min

Ep. 70: Examining the Toyota Camry

Toyota Racing Development president David Wilson and Calty Design Research’s Kevin Hunter and Ian Cartabiano explain the intriguing backstory of how the 2018 Camry took an unusual path to appearing on the racetrack ahead of the showroom. 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.

Mar 15, 201742 min

BONUS, Ep. 69: Busch, Logano ring the bell on pit road

Dustin Long and Nate Ryan break down the Kyle Busch-Joey Logano fight, what NASCAR should do and the role of pit crews in fighting. 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.

Mar 13, 201732 min

Ep. 68: Ray Evernham

The three-time champion crew chief reflects on his first win in the Daytona 500 with Jeff Gordon 20 years later, the impact that Dale Earnhardt had on his life and career and the legacy that the No. 24 created 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.

Mar 8, 201752 min

Ep. 67: Darrell Waltrip, three-time Cup champion

The broadcaster and three-time Cup champion discuss how drivers’ relationships with NASCAR have changed, the debut of stage racing, his Hall of Fame memories, his on-air rapport with Jeff Gordon and his future in TV. 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.

Mar 1, 201742 min

Ep. 66: Marty and Myatt Snider

The NBC Sports pit reporter and his son (who races in the Camping World Truck Series for Kyle Busch Motorsports) discuss life in a motorsports family, the challenges of being a young driver looking for sponsorship and the amusing story of why Marty never raced cars for living. 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.

Feb 23, 201741 min

Ep. 65: Denny Hamlin

The defending Daytona 500 winner reflects on last year’s signature victory and if it has changed visits to his hometown (no), the incredible chain of events that led him to the Cup Series and why he has such an outspoken role on the Drivers Council. 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.

Feb 22, 201731 min

Ep. 64: Chad Knaus, Jimmie Johnsons's crew chief

Jimmie Johnson’s crew chief for a record-tying run of seven championships discusses his love of cycling, an offseason trip to Uruguay with his wife, the importance of car chief Ron Malec, his legacy/future and the three people he called on the night of his title last November. 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.

Feb 15, 201743 min

Ep. 63: Crew Chief Rodney Childers

The championship-winning crew chief for Kevin Harvick discusses his team’s daunting offseason switch to Ford, why Stewart-Haas Racing’s partnership with Hendrick Motorsports ran its course, his team’s quest to put a target on its back again, how he pushes Harvick’s buttons, his former life as an aspiring driver and how racing impacts his family life. 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.

Feb 8, 201753 min

Ep. 62: Carolyn Manno, NASCAR America

The NASCAR America host discusses how she got into NASCAR, her time covering the New England Patriots, what it's like working with Kyle Petty and Dale Jarrett on a regular basis, her connection to Daytona and why an orange cone mattered immensely in NFL preseason. 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.

Feb 1, 201751 min

Ep. 61: Steve Letarte on new NASCAR race format

The former crew chief analyzes the new NASCAR race format, how the adjustments will impact both drivers and fans alike, and why he believes it’s a step in the right direction. 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.

Jan 24, 201725 min

Ep. 60: David Smith kicks off Season 2

The Motorsports Analytics founder discusses his “Welcome to 2016, Part 2” column that asks why NASCAR teams weren’t making major changes entering the 2017 season … and assesses what we can expect this year as a result. 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.

Jan 18, 201758 min

Ep. 59: Breaking down Carl Edwards' abrupt departure

Nate and NASCARTalk Editor Dustin Long sit down to discuss Carl Edwards' abrupt departure from full-time racing, what was surprising about his press conference and what to expect from Daniel Suarez. 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.

Jan 11, 201729 min

Looking back at the 2016 season of NASCAR on NBC podcast

57 episodes, 12 active NASCAR drivers, three Hall of Famers, two F1 drivers, and countless contributors helped us finish one amazing first season of the NASCAR on NBC podcast. Take a look back at a selection of our favorite clips from the season. 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.

Jan 4, 201740 min

Ep. 57: Mojo Nixon

The SiriusXM radio host and college radio legend discusses his lifelong roots in NASCAR, his zany approach to his irreverent “Manifold Destiny” show and how he applied his musical talent to 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.

Dec 28, 201644 min

Ep. 56: Jason Weigandt talks Monster sponsorship

The NBC Sports motocross host and Racer X online editor offers his perspective on Monster Energy’s arrival as the new title sponsor for NASCAR, exploring what the edgy brand might mean for stock-car 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.

Dec 14, 20161h 9m

Ep. 55: Edsel Ford

The “Godfather” of Ford Performance discusses his ambassadorial role in NASCAR, the addition of Tony Stewart next season and his bonds with F1 legend Jackie Stewart. 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.

Dec 7, 201634 min

Ep. 54: Danica Patrick

The Stewart-Haas Racing driver discusses her new Warrior clothing line and upcoming book, her frustration and sadness with a disappointing 2016 season, friends with kids, political tweets and Tony Stewart. 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.

Nov 22, 201652 min

Ep. 53: Miami analysis, Contextualizing the Chase

NBC Sports motorsports writers Dustin Long and Nate Ryan analyze the championship field for Sunday’s finale, touching on Carl Edwards’ motorhome breakdown, Jimmie Johnson’s disappointing qualifying effort, Joey Logano’s nonstop smiling and Kyle Busch’s swagger. 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.

Nov 19, 201628 min

Ep. 52: David Smith, Motorsports Analytics founder

The Motorsports Analytics founder provides a deep statistical dive into handicapping the Championship 4 for the season finale, explaining why restarts might determine whether Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards, Jimmie Johnson or Joey Logano wins the title. 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.

Nov 16, 201657 min

Ep. 51: Kasey Kahne, Hendrick Motorsports driver

The Hendrick Motorsports driver on what life has been like as a dad, his misadventures in cycling and sandwich-making and his recent turnaround in the 2016 NASCAR season. 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.

Nov 9, 201643 min

Ep. 50: Eddie Gossage, Texas Motor Speedway president

The outspoken Texas Motor Speedway president on why his track is pumping out Chuck Norris memes this week, his parting gift for Tony Stewart (not ponies) and his thoughts on some hot topics 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.

Nov 2, 201633 min

Ep. 49: Mike Forde

NASCAR’s statistical guru handicaps the Round of 8 in the Chase for the Sprint Cup and offers a behind-the-scenes look at how crew chiefs and drivers are using analytics in the Sprint Cup Series. 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.

Oct 26, 201641 min

Bonus Ep. 48: Esteban Gutierrez, Romain Grosjean

The Haas F1 drivers discuss their team’s impressive debut in Formula One, their expectations for a home race in Austin and their dreams of racing a NASCAR stock car 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.

Oct 20, 201644 min

Ep. 47: Clint Bowyer, Greg Biffle

The Sprint Cup drivers discuss their disappointing 2016 seasons, what they’ve learned from the adversity and what lies ahead in their careers. 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.

Oct 19, 201636 min

Ep. 46: Steve Newmark

The Roush Fenway Racing president on how Red Sox owner John Henry entered the Sprint Cup Series, the behind-the-scenes wheeling and dealing with NASCAR on the landmark charter deal and how car owner Jack Roush’s role has evolved. 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.

Oct 12, 201653 min

Ep. 45: Jay Howard

The founder of JHE Production explains the minute-by-minute mechanics of orchestrating NASCAR’s elaborate prerace festivities (driver introductions, concerts etc.). The hits, misses and lessons from 30 years of massive logistical undertakings with musicians, marching bands and NASCAR stars. 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.

Oct 5, 201645 min

Ep. 44: @nascarcasm

NASCAR’s most famous but unknown satirist on how he got his start, his approach and process to poking fun at Sprint Cup stars, the jokes that succeeded and bombed and his relationship with the drivers he often ridicules. 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.

Sep 28, 201651 min

Ep. 43: Jill Gregory

The recently named chief marketing officer on the “gateway drug” to NASCAR fandom, the new promotional initiatives around the 2016 playoffs and the trick of promoting future stars before they’re successful. 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.

Sep 21, 201651 min

Ep. 42: Austin Dillon

The Richard Childress Racing driver on enjoying his first appearance in the Chase, throwing out the first pitch for a White Sox game and how he snapped the perfect engagement photo. 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.

Sep 16, 201621 min

Ep. 41: DeLana Harvick

The wife of 2014 Sprint Cup champion Kevin Harvick discusses the growth of their management company, KHI, raising a child in the social media spotlight and the balance of a NASCAR star's personal and professional life. 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.

Sep 14, 201651 min

Ep. 40: Kyle Petty

The NBCSN analyst explains what he learned about Kevin Harvick in the 2014 champion’s hometown, assesses the 2016 Chase, plus he discusses sponsor reads and answers Twitter questions. 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.

Sep 12, 201644 min

Ep. 39: Kyle Larson

The most recent first-time Sprint Cup winner and Chip Ganassi Racing driver recalls how his life changed overnight as a rising star in USAC five years ago, his ‘huge disappointments’ in the economic realities of NASCAR teams and why he still loves dirt racing despite its inherent dangers. 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.

Sep 7, 201632 min

Ep. 38: Ken Squier

The legendary broadcaster discusses his memory of last year’s Southern 500 throwback broadcast, his return this year, his literate style and his love of Darlington Raceway. 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.

Sep 2, 201623 min

Ep. 37: Ben Kennedy

The new Camping World Truck Series winner on switching teams after a turbulent year, staying grounded amidst the support of NASCAR superstars and growing up in the France family. 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.

Aug 31, 201644 min

Ep. 36: Jimmie Johnson

The six-time Sprint Cup champion explains the responsibilities of attaching your name to a charitable foundation, details his family’s summer of fun in Aspen, Colorado; dissects the 2016 challenges for Hendrick Motorsports; and discusses what might lie ahead after 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.

Aug 23, 201637 min

Ep. 35: Tony Stewart

The three-time Sprint Cup champion and co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing extols the virtues of country living, explains why the time feels right to leave NASCAR after this season and answers whether he ever would consider buying Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 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.

Aug 17, 201639 min

Ep. 34: Director Mike Wells

The director of NBC Sports’ NASCAR race broadcasts discusses the “controlled chaos” of working in a production truck, his favorite stories from 35 years in NASCAR TV, how he’s seen the presentation and technology change and much more. 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.

Aug 3, 201656 min