Best NASCAR On NBC Podcasts (2024)

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NBC Gives up on X, Texas Preview 59:25

10d ago59:25

59:25

NBC is giving the Xfinity series to the CW as a gift? Not really - we discuss the surprise annoucement, discuss Denny Hamlin sparring with SMI over pavement, and try to make the idea of Texas sound exciting! The Rundown: - Martinsville: Hendrick dominates, Byron wins again - Martinsville Ratings - NASCAR News: - CW will take over Xfinity near the e…

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Short track season: Denny Hamlin heats up as Martin Truex Jr. gets heated; Chase Briscoe on the future; Hendrick Motorsports’ emotional Martinsville ties 44:44

24d ago44:44

44:44

Denny Hamlin gets hot in short track season behind the best pit crew in the Cup Series (1:30); the increased importance of pit stops in the Next Gen era (5:00);why Martin Truex Jr. was unhappy with Denny Hamlin (9:30);Kyle Larson’swild finish (12:00); Chase Briscoe interview (15:30); the outlook for Stewart-Haas Racing and taking a leadership role …

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The Art of Blocking: Checkers or Wreckers 51:07

9m ago51:07

51:07

On this week's DJD Reloaded, Carla Gebhart is joined by T.J. Majors, Brad Keselowski's spotter and co-host of DBC, to talk all about the art of blocking. We call up Michael McDowell to get his thoughts on how the final lap at Talladega played out and what, if anything, he could have done differently to hang on and secure the win. Plus, Jamie McMurr…

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535 - Casey Atwood: The Career I Don't Talk About 1:44:27

3m ago1:44:27

1:44:27

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with a driver from NASCAR’s past, Tennessee’s own Casey Atwood. After rapidly making a name for himself in the late model stock division at Nashville Fairgrounds, Atwood made a big splash in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, becoming one of the youngest winners in history. Casey explains that while his family grew up watching …

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534 - Talladega: The Answer Isn't Less Racing 1:41:28

13h ago1:41:28

1:41:28

Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns to the Bojangles Studio after a thrilling Talladega Cup race for a new edition of Dirty Air. From scoring pylons to saving fuel, there was a lot to unpack in this episode: A new “grumpy old man” moment What does Dale think about the scoring pylons? How can NASCAR solve the fuel-saving dilemma on drafting tracks? Shorter r…

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412 Reddick wins Talladega, Jones sent to the hospital, and our Dover preview 1:21:24

3h ago1:21:24

1:21:24

Talladega turned out to be a similar type of super speedway race that we saw in Dayton with teams opting to save fuel, has the next gen turn super speedway racing into a fuel strategy race? This week on the Bump N' Run Podcast veteran radio host Michael D. White, Daytona Ron, and Matt "The Stat Man" Reilly talk about the latest news including Erik …

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Chase Wins, Everything is OK now in NASCAR 26:38

40m ago26:38

26:38

At least Chase Elliott chose Texas to finally get back to Victory Lane, to divert attention from a boring track. We discuss the big win, along with the struggles the Teams are having getting a new TV money sharing deal with NASCAR. Plus - our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Talladega! The Rundown: - Texas: Chase wins...what else matters? - Texas…

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The Real Reason For Less Practice with Elton Sawyer 37:15

5h ago37:15

37:15

Carla Gebhart and Andrew Kurland are joined by NASCAR's SVP of Competition, Elton Sawyer, to pull back the curtain on practice time at NASCAR’s highest levels. The hot topic started several weeks ago with comments from Brad Keselowski. It caught new momentum this week after Jimmie Johnson wrecked at Texas. Is less practice a good thing or a bad thi…

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533 - Abandoning The Amish For NASCAR: The Captivating Marlin Yoder Story 1:58:06

1d ago1:58:06

1:58:06

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with Hendrick Motorsports mechanic Marlin Yoder to discuss his departure from the Amish community and his one-in-a-million journey to becoming a NASCAR Cup Series championship-winning crew member. The conversation begins with Yoder’s perspective of living in a strict Amish community and his first time discovering NASCAR…

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532 - Texas' Big Comeback, Chase Elliott's BIG Win & Earnhardt Stories 1:37:51

2d ago1:37:51

1:37:51

Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns to the Bojangles Studio after a chaotic NASCAR Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway for another edition of Dirty Air. Not only did NASCAR put on a weekend of excitement in the Longhorn State, but Dale Jr. was behind the wheel himself: Dale Jr. recaps his CARS Tour race at New River Texas is back! Just give it some time… Who w…

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411 Chase back in victory lane, chaos in Texas, Xfinity on The CW and our Talladega preview 1:23:12

3d ago1:23:12

1:23:12

It was a caution filled Sunday as the Cup series drivers had a struggle keeping their cars pointed in the right direction, but in the end it would be Chase Elliott in victory lane. This week on the Bump N' Run Podcast veteran radio host Michael D. White, Daytona Ron, and Matt "The Stat Man" Reilly talk about the latest news including the xfinity se…

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NASCAR’s Independent Teams: Surviving The ‘Unchartered’ Wilderness 40:49

12d ago40:49

40:49

When talking about the big business of Cup charters this week on the Download, Dale Jr. said something that struck us. He wondered how realistic it is in today’s NASCAR to be an open, unchartered team and financially be able to break even. Today on Reloaded we will ask the question - how do independent, non-chartered Cup teams make it (both financi…

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531 - Kyle & Richard Petty: 75 Years Of Racing Coming Full Circle 1:30:27

14d ago1:30:27

1:30:27

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with NASCAR royalty as Richard and Kyle Petty join this week’s episode of the Download. As part of the Petty Family’s 75 Years in Racing anniversary celebration, the guys wanted to stop by the studio and share some chapters of their legacy in the sport. The conversation starts with family patriarch Lee, who was entered …

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530 - Martinsville: It's Beyond Panic Time 1:36:55

9d ago1:36:55

1:36:55

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the Bojangles Studio for another edition of Dirty Air. After another frustrating short track race for the NASCAR NextGen car, there was a lot to get into: Denny Hamlin/Marcus Smith Twitter beef Martinsville Cup winner William Byron calls in The sense of urgency to fix the short track package is FINALLY here Sammy Smith…

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410 Byron wins his third clock, short track shortcomings, and our Texas Preview 1:28:05

10d ago1:28:05

1:28:05

It was a Hendrick dominant day in Martinsville, 40 years after their first win at the track. In the end it would be William Byron leading the 1-2-3 finish for Hedrick, as well as Byron scoring his third grandfather clock of his career! This week on the Bump N' Run Podcast veteran radio host Michael D. White, Daytona Ron, and Matt "The Stat Man" Rei…

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We Jump The Start, and it Doesn't Really Matter 48:02

12d ago48:02

48:02

Denny hit the gas early - did it make a difference? We discuss the final restart at Richmond, talk about the latest NASCAR News, and then do the Paint Scheme Preview and Pics for Martinsville! The Rundown: - Richmond - Denny wins, but did he jump the final restart? Does it make a difference? - Wet weather tires - Marty is mad at...everyone - Richmo…

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First NASCAR Start: How Important Is It? 55:34

14d ago55:34

55:34

A driver's first NASCAR start: how important is it? Mark Martin, Michael Waltrip, Austin Cindric & Kelley Earnhardt Miller weigh in. You always remember your first. Most of the time when you hear that phrase in NASCAR, it's referring to a driver's first win. But what about the first start? On this week's Dale Jr. Download, Dale sat down with Bubba …

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529 - Bubba Pollard: Doing My Own Thing 1:46:44

16d ago1:46:44

1:46:44

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with short track racing legend Bubba Pollard to discuss his impressive NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at Richmond. A longtime competitor in the super late model ranks, Pollard first worked with Dale and JR Motorsports in 2019 when he drove a late model stock entry in the ValleyStar 300 event at Martinsville. Pollard’s Xfin…

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528 - Richmond At Risk, Amy Joins, and Denny Hamlin Talks Restarts, Scooters & More 1:56:42

16d ago1:56:42

1:56:42

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back from Easter vacation to recap the weekend happenings on another edition of Dirty Air and his wife, Amy, drops in. There was a lot to react to, from rain-tire strategy to jumped starts to Easter festivities: Starting the Richmond Cup race on rain tires was a long time coming Race strategies spoiled by untimely caution Rich…

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409 Denny steals one from MTJ, jumped restarts, and our Martinsville preview 1:16:32

17d ago1:16:32

1:16:32

Martin Truex Jr put on a dominating performance on Sunday night, but after getting a jump on a late race restart Denny Hamlin would leave his home track of Richmond with the trophy. This week on the Bump N' Run Podcast veteran radio host Michael D. White, Daytona Ron, and Matt "The Stat Man" Reilly talk about the latest news including NASCAR‘s rumo…

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Staying Within the Lines, Richmond Preview 59:31

18d ago59:31

59:31

Should staying on the actual track be a part of NASCAR rules? A lot of people say no, so we talk about it. Plus: the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Richmond! The Rundown: - COTA - William Byron becomes the first multi-race winner of the year - Everyone is freaking out over the number of track limits penalties - We di…

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When Is It Ok For Crew Members To Enter The Fight? 36:47

21d ago36:47

36:47

On DJD Reloaded, we're debating the role of pit crew members during an altercation between drivers. Leave it to the drivers only? Get in there and scrap? Diffuse the situation? Carla Gebhart is joined by Andrew Kurland and Jim Pohlman, crew chief of the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevy of Justin Allgaier. Also, NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Parker Kligerm…

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527: Bobby Hillin Jr: No Stone Left Unturned 1:27:30

23d ago1:27:30

1:27:30

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with longtime NASCAR competitor Bobby Hillin Jr. to chat about his journey to becoming one of the youngest winners in Cup history. After growing up in the oil industry of Texas through his family, Bobby was exposed to auto racing when his father purchased a sprint car and began competing with legendary drivers Jan Opper…

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526 - COTA’s One Flaw and Dale’s “Old Man” Complaints 1:48:37

23d ago1:48:37

1:48:37

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the Bojangles Studio for another edition of Dirty Air. All three of NASCAR’s top series were in Austin, Texas this past weekend to compete at the Circuit of the Americas, and there was a lot to unpack: Roaming scooter gangs Connor Zilisch’s eventful NASCAR debut What caused Marco Andretti’s rear end failure? Austin Hil…

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408 Byron wins COTA, NASCAR buys Bowman Gray, and our Richmond Preview 1:20:10

24d ago1:20:10

1:20:10

William Byron continues to show he's a force to be reckoned with in the NASCAR cup series, picking up where he and the 24 team left off in 2023. He absolutely dominated Sunday's EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas by first winning the pole, and then the race. Christopher Bell seemed to be the only driver who had anything f…

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Bad Tires are a Good Thing, COTA Preview 54:18

26d ago54:18

54:18

The tires may have technically been bad at Bristol, but the racing? That was good. We discuss the short track fun and talk about NASCAR Crypto toys, before moving on to our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for COTA! The Rundown: - Bristol - it doesn't matter if it was a mistake, it was a fun race - Ratings - still up a bit - Non-fight in the Truck Se…

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DJD Reloaded | The Great Short Track Debate 45:20

28d ago45:20

45:20

What makes a short track great? Former DJD producer, Matthew Dillner, and DBC's Freddie Kraft square off in a spirited debate on all things short track. Our anonymous driver poll gives insights on what drivers want in a short track race and we listen to the best Dale Calls of the week. Ryan Preece calls in to share his thoughts and dishes on the mo…

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525 - Chase Elliott: The Leg Injury, Aftermath, & Looking Ahead 1:28:52

29d ago1:28:52

1:28:52

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is joined by Chase Elliott to unveil Elliott’s upcoming No. 9 throwback paint scheme and chat about the NextGen car and his return from injury last year. After surprising Dale with a tribute to his 2014 Daytona 500 winning car, the guys discussed Sunday’s chaotic Cup race at Bristol and Chase's impressions on the NextGen car in g…

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524 - Bristol: Goodyear Got It Right 1:21:41

1M ago1:21:41

1:21:41

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to Sunday’s wild NASCAR Cup race at Bristol on this edition of Dirty Air. The racing world is abuzz after the stunning 500-lap event, which saw teams and drivers scrambling to get ahead of the tire wear situation: A step in the right direction for short tracks? Race winner Denny Hamlin calls in How will Goodyear react to t…

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407 Denny Hamlin survives Bristol, Leigh Diffey joins NBC booth, and our COTA preview 1:26:05

1M ago1:26:05

1:26:05

It was another week of Toyota dominance, this time with the added challenge of absolute insane tire wear! This was the most tire fall off we've seen in years, tire sets barley lasting a 50 lap run made for an absolutely insane Bristol race, in it's return to the concrete. After an edge of your seat 500 laps it would be Denny Hamlin winning for the …

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Announcer Drama, Bristol Without Dirt 57:02

1M ago57:02

57:02

Toyota dominates at Phoenix, but we're talking about NBC announcers, and the fact that Bristol has ditched the dirt. Plus - the latest NASCAR News, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Bristol! The Rundown: -Phoenix - Toyota dominates, but does the new short-track package make a difference? -Phoenix Ratings -NASCAR News: -Announcer drama! NBC…

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DJD Reloaded - Classic Driver Conflicts & Finally Calling Keller 44:48

1M ago44:48

44:48

Carla & Andrew are joined by guest Regan Smith to break down the best revenge moments in NASCAR. We dig up new dirt on Dale's old run-in with Jason Keller, who joins the show to speak on the incident for the first time. Plus, we hear this week's best Dale Calls and try to guess which driver Dale says wrecked him during the playoffs. To learn more a…

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523 - Jefferson Hodges: How To Make It In NASCAR 1:50:21

1M ago1:50:21

1:50:21

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reconnects with a figure from his past when he sits down with Team Penske NASCAR team manager Jefferson Hodges. After growing up admiring his Uncle Dale Lemonds’ racing career, Jefferson found his way into the racing world through Rick Townsend’s late model stock outfit in the Richmond, Virginia area. From there, he’d make his wa…

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News, notes, quotes from Phoenix, Vegas, St. Pete: Catching up on Toyota’s surge, Rajah Caruth’s win, IndyCar charters and driver salaries 34:05

1M ago34:05

34:05

Toyota’s strong showing at Phoenix (2:30);the No. 20 scores a “cathartic” victory that shows the team remains championship caliber (6:30); the impact of a new short track rules package (9:00); the latest on adding horsepower (10:30); the struggles in the pits for Kyle Busch and his team (13:30); checking back on Kyle Larson’s Vegas win (16:00); Raj…

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Vegas is Totally Intermediate, and Another Stadium Race? 1:01:50

1M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Yes, the finish was close, but Kyle Larson still dominated Las Vegas - we recap all of the action off the strip, discuss a potential new NASCAR stadium race...7 miles from the current one, and then give our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Phoenix! The Rundown: - Vegas: Larson dominates, and the intermediate race is back - Las Vegas ratings - Raj…

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522 - Phoenix: It's Not The Package, It's The Car 2:15:29

1M ago2:15:29

2:15:29

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back from vacation and ready to get back into things on a new edition of Dirty Air. This episode features Kyle Larson, C. Bell, Connor Zilisch and Dale’s reactions to the NASCAR weekend in Phoenix, plus: Changing a flat tire on vacation Watching the Xfinity race with Isla Phoenix is Phoenix Larson’s make-up call Christopher Be…

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406 Christopher Bell wins in Phoenix, NASCAR at Dodger stadium, and our Bristol Preview 1:15:58

1M ago1:15:58

1:15:58

The Toyotas were the class of the field on Sunday's Shriners Children's 500, with 5 different Toyota drivers leading over 50 laps each. It would be Christopher Bell driving through the field twice to outclass them all. Bell will now run for the championship for the third straight year. This week on the Bump N' Run Podcast veteran radio host Michael…

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DJD Reloaded - The Best Dale Jr. Impressions 34:50

1M ago34:50

34:50

Carla and Andrew are back in the Bojangles studio, and are joined this week by Karsyn Elledge of CARS Tour. With Dale on spring break, everyone gives their best Dale Jr. impressions, and JR Motorsports' own, Steven Steffen, stops by to join in on the fun. Plus, we open up the Dale Calls to hear the best impressions from fans. And we look back at th…

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521 - Business of Motorsports with World Of Outlaws CEO Brian Carter 1:00:30

1M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Kelley Earnhardt Miller welcomes World Racing Group CEO Brian Carter for the first edition of the Business of Motorsports for the 2024 season. After growing up a racing fan in Texas, Carter ventured into the business finance world working for Deloitte and specializing in public to private transactions. In the early 2000s, while working with a softw…

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520 - Dirty Air with Ryan McGee: The Best Advice Dale Earnhardt Ever Gave Me 1:32:11

1M ago1:32:11

1:32:11

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is on spring break, so his longtime friend and co-author of “Racing to the Finish” Ryan McGee is filling in. You might recognize Ryan from his longtime coverage of motorsports for ESPN and his popular show with recent Download guest Marty Smith, “Marty & McGee.” There was a lot to discuss after a full weekend of NASCAR action in …

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"Unveiling the Hurricane," Navigating the Music Industry's Legal Landscape with Miss Krystle 35:18

2M ago35:18

35:18

In this episode, I sit down with Miss Krystle, an accomplished entertainment attorney and creative force, to delve into the intricacies of the music industry's legal terrain. Despite her impressive legal credentials, Miss Krystle humbly shies away from identifying solely as an attorney, embracing her multifaceted identity as a creator. She shares h…

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405 Kyle Larson dominates Las Vegas, Dale Jr leaving NBC, Phoenix preview 1:33:42

1M ago1:33:42

1:33:42

It was a game of cat and mouse, ask Kyle Larson expertly defended the race win away from Tyler Reddick! Larson absolutely dominated Sundays race in the Las Vegas desert. This week on the Bump N' Run Podcast veteran radio host Michael D. White, Daytona Ron, and Matt "The Stat Man" Reilly talk about the latest news including Dale Jr leaving NBC. Truc…

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Everyone is a Side Character, and You Can't Have 36 Game-Sevens! 1:07:30

2M ago1:07:30

1:07:30

NASCAR had a thrilling finish in Atlanta - but is that sustainable every week? And does the rest of the race matter? We analyze how NASCAR is handling its outward image, and discuss Dale Junior leaving NBC, along with the Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Vegas! The Rundown: - Atlanta gives us the best finish in a long time - Is forcing draft-styl…

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DJD Reloaded - All About Cheaters 51:29

2M ago51:29

51:29

Andrew and Carla recap all the cheating news across NASCAR this week, welcome Kip Childress, Executive Director of CARS Tour, to the Bojangles studio, and driver Bubba Pollard joins to announce his Xfinity Series opportunity at JR Motorsports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-polic…

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519 - Waddell Wilson: NASCAR's Pioneer Of Speed 1:45:30

2M ago1:45:30

1:45:30

Dale Earnhardt Jr. invites NASCAR Hall of Fame engine builder and crew chief Waddell Wilson to the Bojangles Studio for a conversation about his storied career. Waddell details his journey from his home of Bakersville, North Carolina to the Nashville Auto Diesel College, which he learned about from a recruiter at his high school. Upon graduation, h…

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518 - Atlanta: What More Could You Ask For? There Is ONE Thing... 1:26:28

2M ago1:26:28

1:26:28

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been singing the praises of the Atlanta Motor Speedway reconfiguration since last season, and the track delivered one of the best finishes in NASCAR history this past Sunday. There was much to cover from weekend two of the NASCAR schedule on this edition of Dirty Air: The critics have been quieted Reconfiguring tracks through…

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"I Do This Cause I Love It!" Featuring Founder of 80's Jersey Rock Giants Trixter 50:34

2M ago50:34

50:34

In this episode I chat with my wizards of winter touring brother and dear friend Steve Brown, the founder of the 80’s jersey rock giant band Trixter, who in my opinion embodies the essence of passion and perseverance in the music industry. Inspired by his father’s advice to always strive for excellence, Brown embarked on his rock and roll journey i…

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404 Bump N Run Podcast Suarez wins thriller in Atlanta, and our Las Vegas Preview 1:22:45

2M ago1:22:45

1:22:45

It was an edge of your seat thrilling ending to Sunday's Ambetter Health 400, as Daniel Suarez would win the third closest finish in NASCAR history at 3 thousands of a second! This week on the Bump N' Run Podcast veteran radio host Michael D. White, Daytona Ron, and Matt "The Stat Man" Reilly talk about the latest news including NASCAR expecting to…

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Daytona a Day Late, RTA Lawyers Up 1:13:53

2M ago1:13:53

1:13:53

NASCAR has big TV deals on the way - what will the teams see from that? We talk about the RTA getting an attorney for negotiations, fuel saving in the Daytona 500, and our Paint Scheme Preview and Picks for Atlanta! The Rundown: - Daytona 500, a day late, and a lap short? - Fuel saving - 76 years of experience, or one year of bad rules? - Daytona r…

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DJD Reloaded - Alex Bowman Joins, Dale Jr. Breaks News, and Ray Evernham's Untold Stories 49:20

2M ago49:20

49:20

Alex Bowman joins to talk about his runner-up finish in the 500, Dale Jr. stops by to break some news. Plus, Andrew goes Man On The Street down in Daytona and asks drivers/fans what they'd be willing to sacrifice for a championship. And hear some of Ray Evernham's untold stories. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht…

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