Victory Lane

Davey chats with longtime friend Hannah Newhouse in a wide-ranging, all over the place conversation. But who’s surprised about that with these two on the mic? From Hannah’s upbringing in Idaho, time behind the wheel racing, pivoting to the media route, packing up and moving to Charlotte, eventually landing at the Motor Racing Network (with various stops along the way), the two touch on it all. Plus, how has she done all she has at only 23-years-old? The famous “douchebag” comment heard ‘round the world is addressed fully, with two unique perspectives on the incident, how she deals with the wacky Door Bumper Clear crew and, of course, the ~goodest~ girl, Super Planet Janet, makes a couple appearances.

Maryland's finest, Timmy Hill, earned the virtual win at Texas as Round Two of the Pro Series Invitational was a bit cleaner, but albeit more realistic. As iRacing continues to take over the NASCAR landscape, Davey chats with the voice of iRacing, specifically the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series, Evan Posocco (15:15). The two discuss the rapid ascension of iRacing in the racing community, Evan's unorthodox introduction to NASCAR, how he got started announcing races, moving from Canada to Las Vegas and attending UNLV. Could an iRacing driver make it to the national series AND have success? Plus, What does the future look like for the sport virtually?

As the sports world remains on hold due to coronavirus, NASCAR and iRacing have joined forces to give a sense of normalcy back to the industry. Davey provides an update from NASCAR President Steve Phelps on the situation and recaps the virtual race at Homestead, won by Denny Hamlin, before welcoming on Ryan Vargas (18:10). The two dive into how eTruck Series Night in America came to be, why it was so successful in a short period of time, whether we'll see another edition of it in the near future and more. Plus, how his roller coaster of a racing career, including some dark times, has helped him learn how to push through in the face of adversity, chicken nuggie talk and more.

Davey briefly recaps Joey Logano's win at Phoenix, and how the tweaked aerodynamic rules package worked well at the 2020 championship venue. He then dives into how the coronavirus is affecting the sports landscape, and why NASCAR had no other choice than to postpone their events.

Bowman The Showman showed out in California, and Davey recaps Chevrolet’s sudden prominence in the Cup Series, along with Bowman’s victory. He welcomes on Ken Clapp (16:40), West Coast stock car racing pioneer, to discuss his origins in racing, how he got into promoting, working for NASCAR, why he’ll never retire and always stay involved in motorsports, why he calls racing is a democratic dictatorship, the beginnings of the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame, their sponsorship of race events, his thoughts on ARCA and NASCAR in general nowadays and more. Plus, a preview of the weekend festivities in Phoenix, Tony Stewart’s comeback, NextGen testing (and wrecking?) and a revamped Daytona Speedweeks for 2021.

Davey is back from Sin City to recap all the racing action that went down, from Joey Logano's second straight Vegas win, Chase Briscoe's statement performance (after a rain delay, yes, in the desert) and Kyle Busch's seventh consecutive Trucks Series win. Plus, the $100,000 bounty placed on Rowdy by Kevin Harvick, Sam Mayer doing Sam Mayer things in ARCA atThe Bullring, a preview of Auto Club and update on Ryan Newman.

From Las Vegas baggage claim and inside his rental car, Davey reflects on the somber end to Speedweeks. What was felt as Ryan Newman's crash occurred, the events that followed and miraculous news received less than 48 hours after the crash. He also touches on Denny Hamlin's Daytona 500 win and the historical significance of it and previews this weekend's festivities in Las Vegas.

On location from Speedweeks in Daytona/New Smyrna, Davey welcomes on Kyle Souza to discuss all the happenings, including Michael Self's ARCA Menards Series victory at Daytona, Sam Mayer's ARCA East victory at New Smyrna as well as "The Clash (or Crash, or Trash) that left Erik Jones beaten and battered, but in the winner's circle. Despite being kicked out of their recording space mid-episode, they push on (with ambient race car noises), preview the Daytona 500 and hit tighten this week's Lug Nuts.

Breathe easy, party people: it’s ~officially~ race week! Before previewing The Clash at Daytona to kick off racing in 2020, Davey recaps all the Silly Season moves that went down this off-season, including a plethora of new faces in new places. He then chats with Hailie Deegan (17:30), Ford’s newest development driver for DGR-Crosley in the ARCA Menards Series. The two discuss the whirlwind couple weeks before and after announcing her future plans, traveling to and from California, Daytona and Charlotte constantly, feelings once when announcement was public, how late the deal actually got finalized, why including some IMSA starts was important to her and Ford, her time in the K&N Pro Series, reflecting on her time with Toyota, where her mindset of not rushing up the ladder originated, realistic expectations for this season, courting companies for sponsorship herself, the importance of social media and more. Lastly, Davey looks ahead to “The Clash” and Speedweeks in Florida before tightening those Lug Nuts.

New year, new decade, same Victory Lane! Davey rings in 2020 with his conversation with Brittney Zamora (3:40), who just finished her rookie season in what's now known as the ARCA Menards Series West. The two touch on her rookie campaign, failing at golf (and what role birds played a part in said failing), her rapid ascension through the northwest racing scene, being at the track at four days (!) old, being a national tap dancing champion and more.

And that's a wrap! The Cup, Xfinity and Truck Series champions have been crowned as Homestead-Miami Speedway played host to Championship 4 weekend. Three repeat champions with interesting storylines to each. Davey recaps it all as we hear from all Championship 4 contenders from each series. Plus, the G.O.A.T. is calling it a career after 2020 and more silly season news.

In an sound-bite heavy episode, Davey reviews what was the penultimate race weekend of the year in Phoenix, including Denny Hamlin's statement victory, why his mindset makes him the championship favorite and the changes needed before NASCAR returns to ISM Raceway in 2020. He also recaps the K&N Pro Series West finale that saw Ty Gibbs win the race and Derek Kraus clinch the championship. Plus, a Xfinity and Gander Outdoors Truck Series look-back of Phoenix, extensive preview of Homestead-Miami Speedway and Championship 4 weekend as well as Lug Nuts of the Week.

Davey recaps Kevin Harvick's dominant Texas performance which punched his ticket to the Championship 4 for the fifth time in the last six seasons. He also touches on the national series penultimate event at ISM Raceway in Phoenix, the K&N West finale and hits on Lug Nuts of the Week, including Roger Penske's acquisition of IMS and IndyCar.

Davey is on Cloud Nine (and never getting off) as the Washington Nationals are World Series champions! But he's here to talk NASCAR, as Martin Truex Jr. dominates Martinsville and Derek Kraus dominated Kern. He welcomes on Zach Hamilton to chat about the Cup playoffs, whether fights should be every man for himself or driver-on-driver only and the two give their Championship 4 predictions. He briefly previews Texas before hitting on Lug Nuts of the Week.

Davey recaps the chaotic ending to the Round of 12 cutoff race at Kansas Speedway, which saw Brad Keselowski eliminated and Denny Hamlin deliver. He chats (and laughs) at length with Gander Outdoors Truck Series driver Ben Rhodes (8:10). They delve into his start in racing, driving a late model for Marcos Ambrose (and the stories that come along with it), his 2014 K&N Pro Series East title campaign with Turner Scott Motorsports, why his struggles with JR Motorsports in the Xfinity Series made him appreciate that K&N success more and allowed for some self-reflection, winning at his home track of Kentucky, finding a home at ThorSport Racing in the Truck Series and “If King Ben Ruled The World.” Plus, a preview of Martinsville and Kern County as well as Lug Nuts of the Week.

Davey relives the Holy Bajeezus that was Talladega, including Ryan Blaney's win in a photo finish and Brendan Gaughan's flip. He also recaps K&N West action from Roseville, as Jagger Jones earned his first career victory. He then chats with current Gander Outdoors Truck Series rookie Harrison Burton (22:15) about the influence family has had on his racing, his rivalry turned friendship with Todd Gilliland, learning from Kyle Busch in Trucks, his short/long term goals and more. He then briefly previews the Round of 12 cutoff race at Kansas and hits on Lug Nuts of the Week.

After recapping a relatively uneventful weekend at Dover that saw Kyle Larson snap a 75-race winless streak, Davey welcomes on NASCAR Cup Series veteran David Ragan (21:00). The two chat about why now is the right time to retire from full-time racing, what his future behind the wheel looks like, how young he actually is, his two wins in Cup, why he was "stupid" in his earlier years, replacing Mark Martin at Roush Fenway, leaving a legacy in the sport and more. Plus, a preview of Talladega and All American and Lug Nuts of the Week.

Davey recaps the chaos that was the ROVAL, including Chase Elliott's legendary celebration and the playoff field shrinking to 12. He also recaps Derek Kraus' Meridian triumph, Jagger Jones' revenge vow, Josh Fanopoulos' career night and more. He then welcomes on JR Motorsports Xfinity Series driver Noah Gragson (28:00) to discuss how he got his start in racing in Las Vegas, what the turning point in his career was, his Snowball Derby victory (and the shenanigans that followed), puking after wins and more. He then briefly previews Dover, the K&N East season finale, the 2020 ARCA/K&N merger and hits on Lug Nuts of the Week.

Davey recaps the Joe Gibbs Racing dominance from Richmond…until it was taken away from them. He also touches on Full Throttle Weekend from New Hampshire before welcoming on Chris Buescher (26:00) for an extended conversation. The two chat about meeting his wife on craigslist (?), when racing became a profession and not a hobby, embracing the Chad persona, reliving his ARCA and Xfinity series days, why he was confused when he won the title in 2015, his Pocono win in 2016, the efforts with JTG Daugherty Racing, specifically the consistency factor, and more. Plus, a preview of the ROVAL and Meridian, more Silly Season moves and Lug Nuts of the Week.

This is a big one, folks! Davey is back from Las Vegas and recaps the Cup Series playoff opener, which saw Martin Truex Jr. remind the field he still is a contender. He also touches on the Xfinity and Gander Outdoors Truck Series events, including ThorSport Racing’s engine woes. He then welcomes on the people's champ, Matt DiBenedetto (31:40). The two discuss his move to Wood Brothers Racing for 2020, being universally adored in the NASCAR world, his journey to this point, why the hate for Bob Leavine and Leavine Family Racing is unjust, why his dogs name is Brian and more. He then briefly previews the weekend at Richmond and New Hampshire before hitting on Lug Nuts of the Week.

Davey recaps Kevin Harvick’s dominant Brickyard 400 performance before previewing the 2019 playoffs with his dad (7:55, including a cameo from his mom. He briefly touches on Las Vegas this weekend before hitting on Lug Nuts of the Week.

Davey touches on Erik Jones' Southern 500 victory from Darlington before welcoming on Joe Gibbs Racing Xfinity Series driver Brandon Jones (8:55). The two discuss the racing scene in his hometown of Atlanta, having Cale Gale as an influence, being the ultimate outdoors guy, visiting an Air Force Base, enjoying his best season of his career to date, expectations for himself and more. He then previews the Brickyard 400 from Indianapolis and hits on Lug Nuts of the Week.

Davey is back from St. Louis and recaps the K&N Pro Series combination event from Gateway, including Spencer Davis’ first win in over three years, the Hailie Deegan/Todd Souza beef, Chase Cabre’s heartbreak and more. He chats with JR Motorsports Xfinity Series driver Michael Annett (31:25) about how he and his family got into racing, why ice hockey was a big part of his life growing up, racing and being friends with Dale Jr., dealing with his lack of performance while his teammates were winning championships, how his win at Daytona changed things and much more. Then, he preview Darlington’s Throwback Weekend and hits on Lug Nuts of the Week.

The Davey Double is complete, as he’s back from Bristol and Evergreen to recap what went down in the K&N Pro Series. He also touches on the Cup, Xfinity and Truck events from Thunder Valley, including Matt DiBenedetto stealing the hearts of everybody, before welcoming on Matt Tifft (39:05). The two discuss his diet, life three years after brain surgery, his fiancee, driving for a plethora of owners, the jump from Xfinity to Cup and more. He then previews the tripleheader weekend of racing and hits on Lug Nuts of the Week.

Davey recaps the action at Michigan, where Kevin Harvick won the race but Keelan Harvick stole the show. Plus, the Truck Series playoff field is set. He chats with GMS Racing Xfinity Series winner John Hunter Nemechek (17:20) about fitness, grandma being his biggest fan, a battle in the Allison Legacy Series with Kyle Busch at IRP, racing with no sponsorship, one of many lessons his father, Joe, taught him about working on his own cars, his dust-up with Cole Custer in Canada, being a part of Drivers Edge Development and more. He then previews Bristol and Evergreen (#DaveyDouble), hits on Lug Nuts of the Week and reads listener reviews.

Davey recaps the first-time winner filled weekend at both Watkins Glen and Eldora, as NASCAR's top four series were in action. He chats with Cup Series veteran Landon Cassill (26:45) about how he won four championship rings at Hendrick Motorsports, the story behind his Twitter header photo, growing up in Iowa, racing for StarCom, the business side of NASCAR and more. Lastly, he previews Michigan and Mid-Ohio before hitting on Lug Nuts of the Week.

Davey recaps the racing action from Iowa Speedway, where Sam Mayer showed the K&N Pro Series who's boss and Chase Briscoe capitalized late on Christopher Bell's strategy misplay. He also touches on Denny Hamlin's fifth Pocono win, previews Watkins Glen and explains who Iowa is the most boring state in the U.S.

Davey survived the New Hampshire heat and relives the nail-biting finish that saw Kevin Harvick earn his first victory of 2019 (1:05). He talks to most of the top 10 finishers, including what Denny Hamlin would've done differently to get the win. He also touches on Chase Cabre being hotter than ever in the K&N Pro Series East (25:00), gives a preview of Pocono and Iowa and hits on Lug Nuts of the Week.

Davey recaps the thrilling finish between brothers at Kentucky Speedway, touches on Cole Custer's Xfinity dominance, Tyler Ankrum's first-career Truck Series win and previews New Hampshire.

How the hell did Justin Haley and Spire Motorsports win a Cup race? Davey breaks down the biggest upset in NASCAR history from Daytona. He also touches on Kaulig Racing's banner night, punctuated by Ross Chastain's Xfinity Series victory, previews Kentucky Speedway and hits on Lug Nuts of the Week.

Davey recaps Derek Kraus' Douglas County Speedway dominance, leading all 150 laps. He also touches on Alex Bowman's first career victory at Chicago before welcoming on some of his non-NASCAR friends (26:30) to get their thoughts on what it would take for them to watch the sport on a consistent basis (this is the fun part, party people).

Davey went to Sonoma, got sunburnt, drank some wine, fell in love with San Francisco, was just as confused at the K&N Pro Series West race as you were and was just as disappointed in the Cup race as you were. He hits on a brief Chicagoland and Roseburg preview this weekend before tightening some Lug Nuts.

Davey recaps the racing we saw in Iowa, including Ross Chastain’s disqualification, Johnny Sauter’s suspension following his dust-up with Austin Hill and Christopher Bell’s butt-whopping. He chats with Xfinity Series regular Ryan Sieg (14:40-25:15) on his 2019 season, racing with a limited budget, what life is like racing as an underdog and more. He then previews the K&N Pro Series West and Cup Series in Sonoma before hitting on Lug Nuts of the Week.

K&N in Colorado was a “Holy Bejesus” to the highest degree. Davey hits on Hailie Deegan’s move on Derek Kraus to win in Dacono and whether it was fair play or not. He talks with Deegan following the third win of her career (4:15), her father Brian Deegan on the 150-lapper (12:00), team owner Bill McAnally on his conflicting emotions (16:00), home-town hero Kody Vanderwal on his runner-up finish (18:30), Todd Souza (21:45), Brittney Zamora (25:30), and Jagger Jones (27:45). He also recaps Monday action at Michigan, where Joey Logano dominated to the win, hits on Lug Nuts of the Week and appreciates Greg Biffle for doin’ it to ‘em in the Truck Series at Texas.

Full of fried chicken and ribs from Memphis, Davey recaps Chase Cabre's first-ever K&N Pro Series win from Tennessee (1:10), including why Sam Mayer and Max McLaughlin aren't his biggest fans, Derek Kraus running for points in K&N East, Todd Gilliland's response to Kyle Busch's comments and more. He also laughs at Kyle Busch's hate for the p-word (25:45), previews Michigan and Colorado and hits on Lug Nuts of the Week.

Davey welcomes on his dad (1:25) to recap The Greatest Day in Racing, from Monaco to Indianapolis to Charlotte and everything that came along with it. He briefly previews the weekend festivities at Pocono and Memphis before breaking into a British accent and Tottenham Hotspur pump-up speech (COYS) ahead of the Champions League final (36:20) and hits on Lug Nuts of the Week.

How about that All-Star Race? Davey recaps the festivities from Charlotte, where Kyle Larson won $1 million with the help of a YEET from Kevin Harvick. He also touches on the fight between Clint Bowyer and Ryan Newman, previews the greatest day in motorsports and hits on Lug Nuts of the Week.

Davey is back (and relatively uninjured) from Arizona following more K&N Pro Series Twin 100s. He details his experience climbing (and falling down) Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, recaps the action from Tucson Speedway, including interviews from drivers, as Derek Kraus dominated and touches on the show we saw from Kansas Speedway. He then previews the All-Star Race from Charlotte and hits on Lug Nuts of the Week.

Davey’s South Boston-Dover Double is COMPLETE! He’s back after watching 600 laps of racing to recap it all for you with exclusive audio from SoBo and Delaware. Tanner Gray and Derek Kraus hoisted trophies in the K&N Pro Series East Twin 100s, and some feelings were hurt along the way (3:00-24:30). Plus, Martin Truex Jr. slays the Monster Mile on a Monday, while Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick weren’t too pleased with the rules package (24:30-43:40). Was it hard to pass? Find out for yourself. He then previews this upcoming weekend in Tucson and Kansas (43:50-48:50) and hits on Lug Nuts of the Week (48:50), including (what will be) the most “lit and turnt af” diecast to ever be produced.

Davey Segal recaps the whale of a race we saw at Talladega Superspeedway, as Chase Elliott earned Chevrolet's first win if 2019. He welcomes Justin Allgaier onto the show (10:10) to chat about his incredible 2018 season, relationship with crew chief Jason Burdett, his not-so-known nickname and more. He then previews the upcoming races at Dover and South Boston before hitting on Lug Nuts of the Week.

No racing, no problem! Davey Segal chats with Team Penske Xfinity Series driver Austin Cindric (2:55) about continuity in racing, dealing with haters, dispelling the "silver spoon" narrative surrounding him and much more. He also briefly previews Talladega Superspeedway and hits on Lug Nuts of the Week.

Davey Segal recaps the weekend that was at Richmond Raceway as Martin Truex Jr. snapped his 80-race winless streak on short tracks. Is he secretly MTJ’s good luck charm? Plus, he talks with top 10 finishers on Saturday night and Elliott Sadler, who made his return to Xfinity Series competition. He then chats with Chase Briscoe (26:30) about sprint car racing, getting started in stock cars, the crazy story of him almost quitting, driving for his childhood idol Tony Stewart, his new nickname (see episode title) and much more. To close, he hits on Lug Nuts of the Week and tells you why Jimmie Johnson may be the most under appreciated athlete of this generation.

Davey Segal recaps the weekend that was at Bristol Motor Speedway. Would Kurt have really wrecked his brother Kyle for the win? Plus, Sam Mayer flexes his 15-year-old muscles and dominates the K&N Pro Series East weekend. He then chats with Truck Series champion, Cup Series winner and (unfortunately) Michigan Wolverines fan Erik Jones (31:55) about growing up in Michigan, his dog Oscar, being nicknamed "That Jones Boy," contract extensions with Joe Gibbs Racing and more. He then previews Richmond Raceway and hits on Lug Nuts of the Week.

In this packed episode, Davey is joined by longtime friend, internet sensation and businessman for Chip Ganassi Racing Elijah Burke to break down the K&N Pro Series West race from Irwindale Speedway (including the photo finish and reaction from the top three) and the Cup Series race from Texas Motor Speedway. He also chats with 2016 Gander Outdoors Truck Series champion Johnny Sauter (30:30) and DGR Crosley's Natalie Decker (41:30) before previewing Bristol Motor Speedway and hitting on Lug Nuts of the Week.

Davey Segal discusses Brad Keselowski’s dominant Martinsville butt-kicking and eating 15 hot dogs in his first trip to The Paperclip. Plus, Chase Elliott, Kyle Busch, Ryan Blaney and more weigh in on what they could have done (if anything) to catch the No. 2. Then, he discusses the 2020 Cup Series schedule (26:20), including the season finale switching locations and a big shakeup in the playoffs. He then welcomes on 2017 K&N Pro Series East champion and current Truck Series driver Tyler Ankrum for an off-the-walls conversation (38:00) and Irwindale Speedway track president and operator Tim Huddleston (50:00) ahead of this weekend’s K&N West race. Finally, he previews Texas and Irwindale before hitting on Lug Nuts of the Week, including NASCAR’s tweak to qualifying.

Davey Segal tells you why there’s no need to compare Kyle Busch and Richard Petty’s 200 wins. He also breaks down the qualifying debacle before chatting with Ryan Preece (20:15) about his Daytona 500 experience, keeping his short track and Modified roots, why that’s so important, working on his own cars, the transition to the Cup Series, his lack of a plan when he left JD Motorsports and more. He also previews this weekend’s races at Martinsville Speedway and hits on Lug Nuts of the Week.

Aaaand we back! In Episode 2 of Victory Lane (2.0), Davey Segal puts a bow on everything that went down (including the fight, of course) in Phoenix at ISM Raceway and Kyle Busch closing in on win No. 200. He chats with Cup Series driver and “bro” in the NASCAR garage, Corey LaJoie, (23:05) about his face being on his car, growing up with a famous last name, success not coming easy, beard oil, Lady Gaga and more. Davey also hits on the NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees announced this week and why he has beef with the process, previews Auto Club and hits on the Lug Nuts of the Week.

Welcome back, it's like you never left! On the very first episode of Victory Lane (2.0), Davey Segal outlines his aspirations and goals for the show, recaps the debut of the 2019 rules package at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and briefly previews the festivities at ISM Raceway.

Welcome to the place everybody wants to be: Victory Lane! The second iteration of this podcast is hosted by Davey Segal, a multimedia NASCAR journalist. Be sure to hit that subscribe button to get episodes automatically downloaded to you every week. See you in Victory Lane!