The Teardown

Motorsports journalist Aaron Bearden joins me to help break down everything that happened Saturday night at Bristol, including thoughts on the playoff picture and fan access to drivers. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each week, I ask a member of the racing community about their career path and journey to where they are today. Up this week: McKenna Haase, a 21-year-old sprint car driver, team owner and college student. Haase is the first female to win a race at the famed Knoxville Raceway in Iowa. This interview was … Continue reading "How I Got Here with McKenna Haase" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 12 Questions series of driver interviews continues with Brad Sweet, the Kasey Kahne Racing sprint car driver who just won the 2018 Knoxville Nationals last weekend. This interview was recorded as a podcast but is also transcribed below for those who prefer to read. 1. How often do you have dreams about racing? I … Continue reading "12 Questions with Brad Sweet (2018)" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week’s post-race podcast focuses on the Michigan NASCAR race and Knoxville Nationals sprint car race, with the World of Outlaws’ Ross Wece joining me to help break down the latter. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each week, I ask a member of the racing community to shed some light on their career path. This week, it’s a doubleheader: Andretti Autosport drivers Zach Veach (IndyCar) and Dalton Kellett (Indy Lights) visited Portland and explained their backstories as well as what the future of IndyCar’s ladder system could be. Zach, can you tell … Continue reading "How I Got Here: Zach Veach and Dalton Kellett" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 12 Questions series of interviews continues this week with Ross Chastain, who races in both the Cup Series (driving the No. 15 car for Premium Motorsports) and the Xfinity Series (driving the No. 4 car for JD Motorsports). 1. How often do you have dreams about racing? Not very often. I guess maybe once … Continue reading "12 Questions with Ross Chastain (2018)" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Upstate New York native Dustin Albino from Frontstretch.com joins me to help break down everything that happened Sunday at Watkins Glen International. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each week, I ask a member of the racing community to explain their career path and how they reached their current role. Up next: Jose Castillo, track emcee, “entertainment captain” and host of NASCAR Trackside Live. First of all, why do you say, “Keep it spicy?” It started years ago when I got a little … Continue reading "How I Got Here with Jose Castillo" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 12 Questions series of interviews continues this week with AJ Allmendinger of JTG Daugherty Racing. Allmendinger heads to Watkins Glen International this weekend as one of the contenders to score a playoff-clinching victory. 1. How often do you have dreams about racing? Unfortunately, pretty much every day. Or nightmares. Either one. Depending on how … Continue reading "12 Questions with AJ Allmendinger (2018)" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Portland-area NASCAR fan Russell Solberg joins me — actually, hosts me at his home — to watch the race and record this week’s post-race podcast, which covers all things Pocono. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each week, I ask a member of the racing community to shed some light on their career path. Up next: Steve Matchett, an esteemed racing TV commentator who is also a well-known author and former championship-winning mechanic in F1. Though this interview is strongly recommended as a podcast, it is also transcribed for those who … Continue reading "How I Got Here with Steve Matchett" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 12 Questions series of interviews continues this week with Kaz Grala, the Xfinity Series driver who is now with Fury Race Cars after starting the year with JGL Racing. Grala’s playoff hopes recently came to an end after he missed the Kentucky race due to a lack of sponsorship, but the team is hoping … Continue reading "12 Questions with Kaz Grala (2018)" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Gelston of the Associated Press joins me on the podcast to help break down an exciting New Hampshire race, including thoughts on the bump-and-run and NBC’s casual attire in the booth. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each week, I ask a member of the racing community to explain the career path to their current position. Up next: Nigel Kinrade of Nigel Kinrade Photography. These interviews are recorded as a podcast but also transcribed for those who prefer to read. You’re quite an established guy in the racing industry. What do you … Continue reading "How I Got Here with Nigel Kinrade" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 12 Questions series of interviews continues this week with Denny Hamlin of Joe Gibbs Racing. These interviews are recommended as a podcast, but also transcribed for those who prefer to read. 1. How often do you have dreams about racing? Four times a week. That’s a very exact answer. I just feel like most … Continue reading "12 Questions with Denny Hamlin (2018)" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Long Island native John Haverlin, who does some work for ESPN Albuquerque, joins me from the Formula E finale in Brooklyn to talk about both NASCAR at Kentucky and the electric racing experience in New York. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each week, I ask a member of the racing community to shed some light on their career path. Up next: Bronson Butcher, mechanic and tire specialist for GMS Racing and a part-time driver. These interviews are recorded as a podcast but also transcribed for those who prefer to read. What do you do right now … Continue reading "How I Got Here with Bronson Butcher" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 12 Questions series of driver interviews continues this week with Kasey Kahne of Leavine Family Racing. Kahne finished fourth last week at Daytona International Speedway. These interviews are recorded as a podcast but also transcribed below for those who prefer to read. 1. How often do you have dreams about racing? That’s interesting. I … Continue reading "12 Questions with Kasey Kahne (2018)" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kelly Crandall from RACER and The Racing Writer’s Podcast joins me to help break down everything that happened Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each week, I ask someone in the racing community to shed some light on their career path. Up next: Joey Meier, who serves as both spotter and pilot for Brad Keselowski. Are you the only pilot/spotter full-time guy in NASCAR history? No, no. That’s actually where a lot of pilots used to be. Dale Earnhardt’s … Continue reading "How I Got Here with Joey Meier" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The series of 12 Questions driver interviews continues with Aric Almirola, who is currently enjoying the best season of his career during his first year with Stewart-Haas Racing. 1. How often do you have dreams about racing? Most of my dreams about racing stem from panic. Panic sets in because I’m late to the race. … Continue reading "12 Questions with Aric Almirola (2018)" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on the post-race podcast, I’m joined by two people who have made names for themselves in their respective industries — and happen to be NASCAR fans who live in Oregon. Kate Ertmann, who is now a management consultant for small businesses, and Brian David Johnson, a futurist and bestselling author, help me break … Continue reading "Post-Chicago podcast with Kate Ertmann and Brian David Johnson" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each week, I ask a member of the racing community to explain their career path and how they reached their current position. Up this week: Steve Page, president and general manager of Sonoma Raceway. This interview was recorded as a podcast, but is also transcribed for those who prefer to read. Did you grow up … Continue reading "How I Got Here with Steve Page" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The series of 12 Questions interviews continues this week with Chase Elliott of Hendrick Motorsports. These interviews are recorded as a podcast but also transcribed for those who prefer to read. 1. How often do you have dreams about racing? Racing’s weird. A lot of times I lay in bed at night — I don’t … Continue reading "12 Questions with Chase Elliott (2018)" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NASCAR Next driver Will Rodgers, who won Saturday’s K&N West race at Sonoma Raceway, joins me to help analyze everything that happened in Sunday’s Cup Series race. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each week, I ask a member of the racing community to shed some light on their career path and how they reached their current position. Up next: Marlin Yoder, car chief for MDM Motorsports’ No. 41 team in the ARCA Series. What your current role with MDM Motorsports? This is going on my third year … Continue reading "How I Got Here with Marlin Yoder" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The series of 12 Questions interviews continues with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. of Roush Fenway Racing. These interviews are recorded as podcasts, but also transcribed on JeffGluck.com for those who would rather read. 1. How often do you have dreams about racing? I don’t dream very much. Well I’m sure I do, but I don’t actually … Continue reading "12 Questions with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (2018)" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The series of 12 Questions driver interviews continues this week with Jamie McMurray of Chip Ganassi Racing. These interviews are recorded as podcasts but also transcribed for those who prefer to read. 1. How often do you have dreams about racing? Just every once in a while. Not that often. I did have one just … Continue reading "12 Questions with Jamie McMurray (2018)" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Holly Cain of the NASCAR Wire Service joins me to help digest everything that happened Sunday at Michigan International Speedway. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each week, I ask a member of the racing community to explain how they reached their current position. This week, NASCAR Director of Industry Operations John McMullin Jr. — known to most as “Johnny Mac” — sheds some light on his career path in the sport. Can you first tell us what your role is … Continue reading "How I Got Here with John McMullin Jr." <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The series of weekly driver interviews continues with Joey Logano of Team Penske. I spoke with Logano last weekend at Pocono Raceway. These interviews are recorded as a podcast but are also transcribed for those who prefer to read. 1. How often do you have dreams about racing? I have dreams a lot about racing. … Continue reading "12 Questions with Joey Logano (2018)" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zach Sturniolo of the Pocono Record joins me to help break down the action at his home track in this week’s version of the post-race podcast. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each week, I ask a member of the motorsports community to shed some light on their career path and journey to reach their current position. Up this week: Cara Adams, chief engineer for Bridgestone Americas Motorsports. This interview was recorded as a podcast, but is transcribed for those who prefer to read. What does your … Continue reading "How I Got Here with Cara Adams" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 12 Questions series of interviews continues with Erik Jones, who is in his second year driving for Joe Gibbs Racing. These interviews are recorded as a podcast, but are also transcribed for those who prefer to read. 1. How often do you have dreams about racing? Not a whole lot. Every once in awhile … Continue reading "12 Questions with Erik Jones (2018)" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NASCAR Twitter legend known as @nascarcasm joins me in for a wacky and weird post-race podcast following the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A quick primer on what to expect in Sunday’s Indianapolis 500, from the lack of favorites to how hot temperatures could affect the racing. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each week, I ask someone in the racing industry about their career path and journey to where they are now. This interview is recorded as a podcast, but is also transcribed for those who prefer to read instead of listen. Up next: Bob Pockrass, motorsports writer for ESPN.com. Bob, how did this start for you? … Continue reading "How I Got Here with Bob Pockrass" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The series of weekly driver interviews continues this week with Alexander Rossi, the 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner. Rossi, who drives for Andretti Autosport, enters this year’s Indy 500 ranked second in the Verizon IndyCar Series point standings. I spoke with Rossi during a promotional tour Tuesday in Portland. (This interview was recorded as a podcast … Continue reading "12 Questions with Alexander Rossi" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After an experimental rules package was tried in Saturday night’s All-Star Race, I had some thoughts to share about the balance of entertainment vs. competition. This podcast was recorded as a live stream on Periscope. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each week, I ask a member of the racing community to share their career path in a feature called “How I Got Here.” These interviews are recorded as a podcast but are also transcribed for those who prefer to listen. Up next: NASCAR official Rickie Kyle. Can you tell me what your job right now … Continue reading "How I Got Here with NASCAR official Rickie Kyle" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The series of 12 Questions driver interviews continues with Matt DiBenedetto, who drives the No. 32 car for Go Fas Racing. 1. How often do you have dreams about racing? Oh man. I don’t dream a lot, but when I do, I would honestly say 50 percent of my dreams are about racing — which … Continue reading "12 Questions with Matt DiBenedetto (2018)" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Yahoo Sports’ Nick Bromberg, a Kansas City resident, joins me to help break down everything that happened Saturday night at Kansas Speedway. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each week, I ask a member of the motorsports community to shed some light on their career path and journey to how they reached their current position. Up next: Nick Terry, chaplain for Motor Racing Outreach. Can you start by telling us a little bit about what you do for MRO? I’m one of the … Continue reading "How I Got Here with Nick Terry" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The series of weekly driver interviews continues with Brad Keselowski of Team Penske. This is Keselowski’s eighth time doing a 12 Questions interview. The interview was recorded as a podcast, but is also transcribed for those who prefer to read. 1. How often do you have dreams about racing? Probably three or four times a … Continue reading "12 Questions with Brad Keselowski (2018)" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lifelong NASCAR fan Aaron Fisher, better known as @racer48racer on Twitter, joins me at Dover to help break down Kevin Harvick’s win, Jimmie Johnson’s outlook and why he believes there’s no such thing as a bad race. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each week, I ask a member of the motorsports community to shed some light on their career path and explain how they reached their current role. This week: Verizon IndyCar Series race director Kyle Novak, who is in his first season on the job. This interview was recorded as a podcast, but is transcribed for … Continue reading "How I Got Here with Kyle Novak" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The series of 12 Questions interviews continues this week with seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson. The interview was recorded as a podcast, but is also transcribed for those who prefer to read. 1. How often do you have dreams about racing? I don’t dream all that often, but I do remember one when … Continue reading "12 Questions with Jimmie Johnson (2018)" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s a solo edition of the podcast this week as I break down what we all watched on TV from Talladega Superspeedway, including thoughts on how the race played out and why we didn’t see enough of it. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each week, I ask someone in the racing industry about their career path and journey to where they are today. In this edition of the series, I speak with Joe Gibbs Racing president Dave Alpern. This was recorded as a podcast, but is also transcribed for those who prefer to read. How did this begin … Continue reading "How I Got Here with Dave Alpern" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The series of weekly driver interviews continues with Simon Pagenaud, who drives for Team Penske in the Verizon IndyCar Series. These interviews are recorded as a podcast, but also transcribed for those who prefer to read instead of listen. 1. How often do you have dreams about racing? I just had one last night, actually. … Continue reading "12 Questions with Simon Pagenaud" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.