Thomas Corbett Jr Podcasts

The Caron Family has produced no less than seven talented racers over the last half-century, and we caught up with its two biggest winners - Larry Caron & Gary Caron! From beginning at the Milton Dragstrip to winning ACT and NASCAR Busch North Series races, from dominating the Hurricanes and Flying Tigers to watching their brothers, sons, and nephe…

There's a reason why they call Chris Donnelly "The Professor" - he's been schooling everyone for almost 40 years. With more than 180 wins and 25 championships to his credit, this multi-division star could very well be the greatest dirt driver that New England has ever seen. Find out what makes this veteran tick in this episode of Uncommon Deeds!…

Part 2 of a special two-part Episode 100 has one of our most-requested guests in Mike Bruno! We dive into everything from his growing up in a racing family to his start in four-cylinders and then traveling with the Super DIRTcar Series, his rise on the American-Canadian Tour and the NASCAR Busch North Series, dominance in Modifieds, family tragedy …

Part 1 of a special two-part Episode 100 has one of our most-requested guests in Mike Bruno! We dive into everything from his growing up in a racing family to his start in four-cylinders and then traveling with the Super DIRTcar Series, his rise on the American-Canadian Tour and the NASCAR Busch North Series, dominance in Modifieds, family tragedy …

Take a trip around the world with Kelly Arrison - a Vermont native who made it from Monadnock Speedway and Claremont Motorsports Park to Indianapolis, LeMans, Beijing, Pikes Peak, and a whole lot more. You'll laugh at the story of his first start, and you'll be amazed at the places he's been, the cars that he has engineered and driven, the races th…

This episode is wild, hilarious, deep, honest, and full of incredible memories. DQ is regarded as one of the greatest privateer AMA Superbike riders in history, is one of only a handful of drivers to win a NASCAR Busch North Series race on a short track, a superspeedway, and a road course, and now at age 62 he's going ARCA and Truck racing in 2023.…

Nick Heywood could quit at age 34 and still go down as a legend. After six track championships at Airborne Speedway, a title at Mohawk International Raceway, and a huge Modified win at Fonda Speedway in 2022, he is in the conversation as one of the North Country's best racecar drivers of all-time. He mixes a fun sense of humor into stories of his b…

Roger Brown went from being a "terrible" four-cylinder racer to becoming an Oxford 250 Champion in only a decade. His rise at Riverside Speedway led him to Thunder Road and the American-Canadian Tour, and then to victory lane in one of the country's biggest short track races... but then he was suddenly out of the sport. Catch up with him this week …

Alex Labbé is one of the Northeast's most promising young stars who has been a champion at every level, from karting and ATVs to the Série ProCam Super Trucks, and from ACT LMS Québec to the NASCAR Pinty's Series. Now, he's outperforming expectations with DGM Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and trying to score that elusive first win. Catch up w…

We're back this week with Mike Parks - a guy who has given far more to the sport than what he is currently receiving in return. He was an accomplished driver in his day, but more importantly he founded the Granite State Pro Stock Series and got Claremont Motorsports Park back on solid footing - only to get kind of a raw deal recently. We explore al…

We just want to check in after the holidays and remind everyone that we have a YouTube channel and a new Pop Up Video out looking at the Mid Season Championship at Thunder Road from 2000... Link Below YouTube- @uncommonmediavt Pop Up Video

The lessons that rookie Dave Camara learned were taught by two of the greatest drivers on dirt: “Jumpin’” Jack Johnson and “Barefoot” Bob McCreadie. He brought Vermont to victory lane in far-off places like Cornwall, Frogtown, Granby, Can-Am, and his beloved Fonda Speedway, as well as locally at Devil’s Bowl and Albany-Saratoga. After 13 years away…

After only 3 months in a street stock Archie Holbrook saw the potential and put his son Billy in his late model, traveling anywhere and everywhere to race, unapologetically ruffling feathers on his way to wins and a championship at White Mountain. Then without hardly a peep he walked away at 26 years old and didn't return to a race track for more t…

A true underdog starting his racing career at 40 years young, Pete talks to Tom and Justin about moving to America as a boy only speaking French, racing anywhere he could to get seat time, his rivalry with Chuck Beede during his Thunder Road championship season, and winning perhaps the craziest ACT title ever... From memorable paint schemes to a po…

Steve joins Tom and Justin to talk about his love for racing starting as a kid at Catamount, why he sold his car and left halfway through his first season, dominating at Airborne, battling with Jim Cilley and why he's back and racing on the dirt... From going fast in Canada to going to the bars in Plattsburgh, all that and more on this episode of U…

Fourth-generation racer Bobby Hackel joins Tom and Justin to discuss growing up in dirt racing, learning hard lessons as a young racer, winning races and championships, stepping up the ladder, and quite literally building his future in the sport... From his early days in karts to almost joining the ACT Tour, all that and more on this episode of Unc…

The 2022 Pro All Stars Series champion joins Tom and Justin to talk about the role iRacing played in his racing career, finding early success in karts, transitioning to the ACT Tour after winning a championship at Seekonk Speedway and how consistency helped him surprise everyone this season... From winning the pole at the Milk Bowl to making money …

The former Thunder Road Tiger Champion joins the show to talk about how he felt when his father brought his first race car home, how his relationship with Tucker Williams drove him to new heights, racing for a championship with Dwayne Lanphear, and why his rivalry with Brendan Moodie is personal. From sweeping the Milk Bowl in the Tigers to winning…

1976 NASCAR Winston West Champion, 1986 & 1990 Oxford 250 Winner, 990 NASCAR Busch Series Champion and one of America's Favorite Drivers Chuck Bown joins Tom and Justin to talk about how he got his start, why he moved East after success out west, his sponsorship with Skoal and his famous poster from Thunder Road... From his terrible crash at Pocono…

A little changeup this week as Tom and Justin check in with racing media members Jarrad Wakefield and J.A. Ackley for a discussion about how racing is changing and why it is or isn't attracting young fans and how it could change. Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/uncommondeeds Twitter- https://twitter.com/uncommondeeds Instagram- https://www.insta…

Tom and Justin talk to Jason about his record setting basketball career, starting in 4-Cylinders, why he prefers dirt racing, how coaching relates to his race team and why he felt he had to leave Bear Ridge for a few years... From long drives to New York to finally winning a championship at his home track, all that and more on this episode of Uncom…

Tom and Justin look back fondly at their first live show, what went wrong, what went right and if they're looking forward to doing another... Plus we get to know Eric Monaco, whose Monaco Racing jumped on board to help sponsor Uncommon Deeds Live. Enjoy the episode and we hope to see you all at the next Uncommon Deeds Live Show!…

Tom and Justin gear up for their first live show and welcome a couple new sponsors, then Justin catches up with Devils Bowl Champions Todd Stone, Evan Roberts and Logan Denis... All that and more on this episode of Uncommon Deeds!

Multi-Time Champion at Bear Ridge Speedway, Canaan Dirt and Asphalt, 2013 Lucas Oil POWRi Outlaw Midget Series Champion and 2022 DIRTcar Sportsman Modified & USAC Dirt Midget Association Winner Josh Sunn talks about winning 32 features in a season, being told he needs to move up, winning at Loudon, dealing with serious injuries and contemplating re…

The guys kick things off making a huge announcement about what's next for the Uncommon Deeds Podcast... Then Justin talks with 2022 King's of the Road Chris Pelkey, Sam Caron and Dean Switser Jr moments after their championship winning moment... All that and more on this episode of Uncommon Deeds!

The second winningest driver in the history of Airborne Speedway joins Tom and Justin to talk about growing up in a racing family, starting out in the Tigers, the hard learning curve that came with the Late Models, winning his first title on the ACT Tiger Tour, finally conquering Airborne after returning to the Tigers and why he left racing at the …

From humble Street Stock beginnings on the high banks of Thunder Road to a multi-time champion at Claremont, Monadnock and Hudson Speedway as well as the 2-time reigning defending NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series Division II National Champion, David Greenslit joins Tom and Justin to share his journey on this episode of Uncommon Deeds!…

Justin Prescott is having a great 2022 season at Thunder Road, but just three years ago he didn't care if he lived or died. His struggles with drug and alcohol addiction brought him to the lowest lows, but his willpower - and his love of racing and family - brought him back. This inspiring story will shake you to your core on this episode of Uncomm…

Tom and Justin welcome Tom Glaser as our guest. His remarkable story begins as the son of Holocaust survivors and arrives at one of the most emotional moments in New England racing history: Victory Lane at the 1984 Spring Green at Catamount Stadium. Tom Glaser defines "the common man doing uncommon deeds," and this talk will absolutely blow you awa…

Tom and Justin are joined this week by the former NASCAR Cup Series crew chief and car owner Frank Stoddard to look back at his Bear Ridge beginnings, earning a seat in the hauler with Stub Fadden, traveling south with Dana Patten and convincing Stub to bet on him and to bet on himself... From leading every lap at Loudon with Jeff Burton to returni…

Tom and Justin return in a big way with the winningest driver in Thunder Road history - Joey Laquerre. Joey explains why his father not wanting him to race on ovals led him to drag racing, followed by his success in Mini Stocks, why the Mini Stocks walked out at Catamount, an altercation between his son and Tom Curley that led to Tom suspending him…

While Tom and Justin finish up their vacation we enjoy the best question of the podcast, "What's the dumbest thing you've done in a race car?" If you've missed any of the episodes go back and listen to them in full on the Uncommon Deeds Podcast!

After 73 consecutive weeks of new episodes, we're taking a short break! BUT FIRST, Tom, Justin and Al answer your questions and give you an update on the Uncommon Deeds and Crunch Bunch Podcasts.

Joey joins Tom & Justin to chat about starting in karts, Dale Shaw convincing his dad to put him in a late model, joining the ACT Tour and why he left it, being taken to school by Mike Rowe, racing for Tom Curley and Tom Mayberry and why he only has eyes for the Oxford 250... From wrecking his first time in a late model to his 2 year old son alread…

Tom & Justin return to dirt this week as Will Hull explains his journey to racing, what track flipped him from being an asphalt guy to a dirt guy, why he wasn't satisfied winning against lesser competition, the difficulties of racing and being the president of SCoNE and starting his own engine business... From getting thrown out on championship nig…

Never been on a plane, but flies around the track, Jamie Davis is a hard-nosed, championship driver that also enjoys a good salad. The only person to have multiple championships and multiple sportsmanship awards in the street stocks at Thunder Road, he juggles a lot in life. Listen in to hear about this family man, his favorite memories, and his fr…

Perhaps the greatest name in motorsports joins Tom and Justin to reminisce on his 40+ year career including learning to cheat from Darrell Waltrip, mixing jet fuel and nitroglycerin, his steering wheel coming off at Sanair, and why flipping 7 times at Catamount wasn't that bad... From pranking a fellow driver by putting a snake in their seat to sur…

The longtime NASCAR and ACT underdog stops in to talk with Justin and Tom about his early years driving Volkswagens, being tossed out for life and a day by Tom Curley and the love-hate relationship between the two that also allowed them to be blackjack buddies, knowing when it was time to step aside, and wanting to share knowledge with today's youn…

Strap in for part 2 as the conversation continues, as Tom and Justin learn about Jason's DQ from the 2017 Milk Bowl and subsequent suspension, Kelsea transitioning away from being a full-time driver, why B-Wall thinks it's easier to drive a Late Model than a Tiger, a long round of Quick Hitters, and maybe even a special edition of "Weiner Time"... …

Justin and Tom travel to Waterbury to sit down with Jason Woodard, Kelsea Woodard, Tanner Woodard, and teammate Bryan Wall Jr. - a.k.a. "The Hammer." Part 1 dives into everyone's start in racing, how Jason got into enduro racing, Kelsea's first trip on the racetrack ending in the infield with tears running down her face, why Tanner wanted to start …

Join Justin and Tom for a deep conversation about racing, overcoming tragedy, and personal growth as Thunder Road Street Stock Champion Brandon Gray opens up with an honest and revealing talk. An affable personality with undeniable talent that has earned more than 40 wins on 8 tracks, both dirt and asphalt - and more than his share of suspensions -…

Join Tom & Justin as they're taken for a ride with the "Orwell Express" from growing up on the farm, losing his father at a young age, building his first racecar, why he almost walked away a couple years ago, and why he did walk away for a few years and dove head first into tractor pulling... From heated rivalries to why he constantly needs to be l…

One of our most requested guests, Troy "The Green Lantern" Kingsbury, was a crowd favorite during his tenure at the high banks of Thunder Road. This was especially true with the kids. Founder of Race to Read, Troy has been a force for good and continues to be in many ways. Give a listen to learn more about how a racer, father, entrepreneur, artist,…

Tom and Justin welcome the driver of the 64 one episode late as Chris tells the guys how he got into racing Kids Trucks at White Mountain, getting his first win, needing perseverance after early struggles in the Tigers, and whether he thinks he's the favorite heading into this season at Thunder Road... From growing up on Bud Hill to victory lane, a…

"Berserko" stops in and talks about leaving the park at Thunder Road, building a great relationship with his father through racing, how the opportunity to drive for Richard Greenncame about and winning the Memorial Day Classic... From why he drove in work boots to the reason he put plywood on the floor of his race cars, all that and more on this ep…

It's back to dirt this week for Tom and Justin as Dan shares his story from coming up in the Coupes at Nor-Way Pines Speedway, shutting down Canaan Dirt Speedway, the sacrifices that come with having a family in racing, why he never wanted to race without his dad, crazy road trips to Canada and his career ending injury... From his dad taking an ang…

The former ACT Champion joins Justin and Tom to talk about learning to draft in a kids kart at Thunder Road and how it translated to the mile at Loudon, the hardest part of his transition to the Tigers being the pressure that came with it, why the tour was more appealing to him than running for King of the Road, having a detached retina after a har…

From growing up as a pace car driver's daughter to becoming a multi-time feature event winner, Jen Getty is in a class of her own. Never letting her gender or disability define her, she followed her passion and developed one of the most incredibly fervent fan bases at Thunder Road in the process. She is a testament to how hard work and perseverance…

Jamy joins Tom and Justin to talk about his family's ties to racing, winning his first ever race, going through promoter changes at Airborne, what he loves about dirt racing and if he enjoys his rivalry with Bucko Branham... From Ken Squier helping him move to the Tiger division to a Gatorade bottle playing a key component to the dumbest thing he's…

Tom and Justin sit down with a 40 year underdog to talk about Tiny Lund visiting him as a child, enjoying every aspect of going to the racetrack, going to the racetrack alone, almost replacing Jean-Paul Cabana and finally getting his first win... From having to buy radios even though he didn't have a crew to why he wants to keep going, all that and…