Best Dennis Beard Podcasts (2024)

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SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 09/15/2024 1:58:46

11m ago1:58:46

1:58:46

Guests: 2024 IndyCar Champion Alex Palou, 2023 NASCAR Cup Champion Ryan Blaney, NASCAR Truck Series Playoff Driver Rajah CaruthBy SpeedFreaks

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Alex Palou on Titles, Ovals & His New Daughter 10:17

15m ago10:17

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2024 IndyCar Champion Alex Palou won his third title Sunday afternoon in Nashville. He's the second youngest driver to ever win three IndyCar championships after Sam Hornish. Palou beat Will Power for the championship solidifying the title when Power had troubles with his seatbelts and had to pit losing laps to Palou who coasted to the title in ele…

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Ryan Blaney on Beard, Playoff Tracks & His Wedding 9:35

18m ago9:35

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2023 NASCAR Cup Champion Ryan Blaney talked with Kenny Sargent and Crash Gladys in Phoenix this week. Blaney is in the NASCAR playoffs this season trying to defend last year's championship. His work will be tough staying in the playoffs. He crashed out at The Glen Sunday before he finished the first lap. He's eighth in points going to Bristol Motor…

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Rajah Caruth on Travel, Favorite Tracks & His Fanbase 10:02

20m ago10:02

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NASCAR Truck Series Playoff Driver Rajah Caruth came into The Freak Nation Sunday night. Caruth is tenth in the NASCAR Truck Playoff standings. But that's four points away from eighth. The next two races are at Bristol Motor Speedway and Kansas Speedway. Only the top eight drivers in the standings will advance to Talladega and beyond after those tw…

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SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 09/08/2024 2:00:00

4d ago2:00:00

2:00:00

Guests: NASCAR 23Xi Team Co-Owner Denny Hamlin, Big Machine Record Label Owner Scott BorchettaBy SpeedFreaks

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Denny Hamlin on Charter Talks with NASCAR 4:01

4d ago4:01

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NASCAR 23Xi Team Co-Owner Denny Hamlin talked with Crash Gladys this week. In addition to the NASCAR playoffs that started Sunday in Atlanta, Hamlin gave a lot of background on the charter talks that continue to be a source of controversy in that industry. Hamlin drives for Gibbs Racing but he's co-owner of 23Xi Racing, one of two teams that hasn't…

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Scott Borchetta Brings Business Attitudes to IndyCar 20:11

4d ago20:11

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Big Machine Record Label Owner Scott Borchetta came into The Freak Nation Sunday night. We had a lengthy conversation with Borchetta who also owns the Nashville Grand Prix, IndyCar's last race of the season next weekend. Borchetta has had lengthy conversations with IndyCar officials. He says he has some ideas that could help turn the series around …

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SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 09/03/2024 1:50:51

9d ago1:50:51

1:50:51

Guests: Six-Time Drag Boat Racing Champion Shelby Ebert, NHRA Top Fuel Driver Leah Pruett, The Freaks Take on The IndyCar Championship with Alex Palou and Will PowerBy SpeedFreaks

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IndyCar's Title Down to the Last Race in Nashville 8:05

9d ago8:05

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The Freaks Take on the IndyCar Championship with Alex Palou and Will Power. The battle came down to a dramatic race last Sunday in Milwaukee. We got exclusive comments from Palou and Power as they head to Nashville separated by 33 points. Palou is looking to repeat his 2023 title. The 2024 crown would be his third overall in the sport. But Power ha…

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Leah Pruett Cheering for Her Husband Tony Stewart 22:27

15d ago22:27

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NHRA Top Fuel Driver Leah Pruett stepped out of her dragster this season to start a family. Now she finds herself cheering for her husband Tony Stewart, a three-time NASCAR champion in his first full-time season in Top Fuel. Stewart's made the NHRA playoffs driving Pruett's car. Now Pruett must teach Tony enough to get him as close to the champions…

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Shelby Ebert is The Fastest Woman on Water 10:24

9d ago10:24

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Shelby Ebert is the Fastest Woman on Water. But she flowed down a bit to talk with Kenny Sargent this weekend in the Kentucky Drag Boat Nationals. Speed boat racing is in the Ebert family. “My dad has been racing boats for more than 30 years,” Ebert said. “When I was a kid, I told my parents that I wanted to race, too. I started racing jet skis whe…

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SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 08/25/2024 1:55:33

24d ago1:55:33

1:55:33

SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 08/25/2024 by SpeedFreaksBy SpeedFreaks

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Chris Dyson on Testing, Points & Roadside Stop 8:44

19d ago8:44

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Trans-Am Watkins Glen Winner Christopher Dyson stopped roadside in upstate New York to talk with The Freak Nation Sunday night. The three-time Trans Am champion Dyson dominated at The Glen winning the Pole in record time and leading from flag to flag in Saturday's race on MAVTV. This was Dyson’s second win of the 2024 season and third-career victor…

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Dallas Glenn on His Hat, The U.S. Nationals & Point Momentum 9:06

19d ago9:06

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NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals Brainerd Pro Stock Winner Dallas Glenn is getting ready for the Super Bowl of drag racing at the U.S. Nationals next weekend. Glenn leads the NHRA Pro Stock points over his teammate Greg Anderson. Glenn is careful though. He was in a similar position last year entering the NHRA playoffs when his season collapsed and he fini…

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Keegan Kincaid on Wild Crandon Starts & Two Foot Driving 10:14

19d ago10:14

10:14

Three-Time Crandon Champion Keegan Kincaid returned to The Freak Nation before next week's Labor Day race at the Wisconsin track. Crandon International Off-Road Raceway has become the most important event in short course off-road racing. And Kincaid is among the favored drivers to win the event even though he no longer races full-time in off-road. …

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SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 08/18/2024 1:59:50

1M ago1:59:50

1:59:50

Guests: 2023 FIA Top Fuel Champion Ida Zetterstrom, ARCA Springfield Mile Winner William Sawalich, Executive Vice President General Manager World Wide Technology Raceway Chris BlairBy SpeedFreaks

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William Sawalich on Numbers, Humility & Race Craft 10:18

26d ago10:18

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ARCA Springfield Mile Winner William Sawalich talked with The Freaks before his win Saturday. Sawalich is the 2023 ARCA East champion driving a Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing. He has nine wins and 13 poles in 17 races since last season. At 17, Sawalich is a first-generation racecar driver from Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Perfect execution from Sawa…

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Ida Zetterstrom on Euro Racing, Euro Rules & Euro Experience 10:35

26d ago10:35

10:35

2023 FIA Top Fuel Champion Ida Zetterstrom came into The Freak Nation Sunday night after an incredible debut at the Lucas Oil Nationals in Brainerd, Minnesota. Zetterstrom beat four-time NHRA Top Fuel World Champion Steve Torrence. Zetterstrom went on to lose in a red light foul in the semi finals. Zetterstrom was a four-time winner last season and…

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Chris Blair on Great Racing & Scott Bloomquist 10:00

26d ago10:00

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Executive Vice President General Manager World Wide Technology Raceway Chris Blair was in The Freak Nation late Sunday night. In addition to giving The Freaks some background on Saturday night's IndyCar race at WWTR. Blair also had some background on legendary dirt track racer Scott Bloomquist who Friday in a plane crash on his family's farm in Moo…

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SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 08/11/2024 1:58:39

1M ago1:58:39

1:58:39

Guests: 2024 Knoxville Nationals Winner Kyle Larson, NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Winner Justin AshleyBy SpeedFreaks

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Kyle Larson on Taylor Swift, Euro Tour & Downtime 19:30

1M ago19:30

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2024 Knoxville Nationals Winner Kyle Larson, the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Champion, was in The Freak Nation Sunday night. We had a long chat before his win Saturday night at the Knoxville Nationals, one of the biggest Sprint Car events in the nation every year. There's a growing conversation in the motor racing community that Kyle Larson is the great…

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Justin Ashley on Competition, Top Fuel Depth & Toyota 10:03

1M ago10:03

10:03

NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Winner Justin Ashley was in The Freak Nation Sunday night before next weekend's Lucas Oil Nationals in Brainerd, Minnesota. Ashley was leading the points earlier in the season but he's fourth now. He says it's because the depth of the NHRA Top Fuel field that's contributed to what's turning into a battle for the rest of the…

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SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 08/04/2024 2:00:01

2M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

Guests: 2015, 2016 Chili Bowl Winner Rico Abreu, 2017–2019 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series Pro Lite Champion Ryan BeatBy SpeedFreaks

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Rico Abeu Tunes for Knoxville Nationals with a Win at Lernerville 19:45

2M ago19:45

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2015, 2016 Chili Bowl Winner Rico Abreu tuned up for next weekend's Knoxville Nationals by winning Lernerville's 33rd Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup. The California native had to survive a wild feature and had a little bit of luck last Tuesday. He pocketed $29,000 plus an additional $4000 from a fan promotion at the racetrack. Now Abreu is getting …

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Ryan Beat Redefines the Term Press On Regardless 10:01

2M ago10:01

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2017–2019 Lucas Oil OffRoad Racing Series Pro Lite Champion Ryan Beat took a busman's holiday to do some motocross riding recently. But a crash left him with broken bones everywhere especially in his pelvis and collarbone. But he kept racing and won the next weekend. Now, Beat is healing and preparing for next weekend's Championship Off-Road Series…

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Pro-Israel vs. Anti-Semitism 25:42

1M ago25:42

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Has God forsaken Israel? The mystery of the church and Israel. What is in store for the nation of Israel?

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SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 07/21/2024 1:59:48

2M ago1:59:48

1:59:48

Guests: NASCAR Brickyard Winner Kyle Larson, IndyCar Toronto Winner Colton Herta, 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Champion Cole Custer, The Freaks Richie Rants on F1, The Statt Mann on STEMBy SpeedFreaks

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Kyle Larson on Rick Hendrick, Controversy & Indy Difficulties 9:58

2M ago9:58

9:58

NASCAR Brickyard Winner Kyle Larson talked with the media hours after his important win at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Champion is once again leading the regular season points as the playoffs draw closer. This in by Larson, though, is getting some scrutiny. Larson drove through the field to get to a point where he co…

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Colton Herta on Winless Streak, Hybridization & Race Craft 6:38

2M ago6:38

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IndyCar Toronto Winner Colton Herta dominated on his way to the win leading 81 of 85 laps. Herta won the chaotic Honda Indy Toronto on Sunday for his first victory in more than two years, starting from the pole and maintaining control throughout. There were several crashes in the race but the worst came at the end causing a red flag. The 24-year-ol…

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Cole Custer on Going to Cup, Decisions & Haas Racing 9:46

2M ago9:46

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2023 NASCAR Xfinity Champion Cole Custer announced this weekend his move to the NASCAR Cup Series next season. Custer was introduced on Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the driver of the new Cup organization fielded next season by Haas Factory Team and owned by Gene Haas. Custer will drive the No. 41 Ford with sponsorship from Haas Automa…

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The Freaks and Richie's Rants on Formula One 21:01

2M ago21:01

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The Freaks Richie Rants on F1 after a controversial race Sunday in Hungary. The race was won by Oscar Piastri driving a McLaren. But his teammate Lando Norris was ordered by his McLaren team to pull over and give the win to Piastri with only three laps left. That and more triggered these rants from Freaks co-host and strong F1 fan Richie Flores. He…

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Statt Mann on His New Book STEM Stories 6:04

2M ago6:04

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The Statt Mann has spent 24 years with the Freaks but earlier this month Statt Mann, in the form of Bill Wood, stepped into a small spotlight when he published his latest book "STEM Stories... When Racing Goes to School and Grows Up." The book is a series of 20 short stories about science, technology, engineering and math in a traveling classroom e…

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SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 07/14/2024 1:59:08

2M ago1:59:08

1:59:08

Guests: IndyCar Sunday Iowa Winner Will Power, NASCAR Chicago Winner Alex Bowman, MotoAmerica Superbike Laguna Seca Sunday Winner Josh Herrin, IndyCar Saturday Iowa Winner Scott McLaughlin, IndyCar Driver Conor DalyBy SpeedFreaks

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Alex Bowman on Bourbon, Streaks & Celebrations 9:18

2M ago9:18

9:18

NASCAR Chicago Winner Alex Bowman came into The Freak Nation Sunday night. He was still smiling about his major win on the streets of Chicago, a race run in driving rain at times. Bowman talked about his previous injuries that slowed his career. He also talked about his racing attitude now that he's qualified for the upcoming playoffs. Listen...…

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Will Power on Frosties, Heat & Fuel Save 9:13

2M ago9:13

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IndyCar Sunday Iowa Winner Will Power returned to The Freak Nation Sunday night a couple hours after his victory on the racetrack. Power is a Friend of The Freaks in addition to being a two-time IndyCar champion in 2014 and 2022 and the 2018 Indy 500 winner. Power held off points leader Alex Palou in the final laps after the last pit stops to get t…

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Josh Herrin on Race Craft, Weekend Points & Street Riding 9:12

2M ago9:12

9:12

MotoAmerica Superbike Laguna Seca Sunday Winner Josh Herrin came into The Freak Nation Sunday night minutes after his win seen live on MAVTV. Herrin has been racing motorcycles since he was 12. In 2010, Herrin won the historic Daytona 200. At 19 he became the second youngest rider to win the prestigious race. Brad Andres was 18 when he won the race…

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Scott McLaughlin Gets His First Oval Win in Iowa 1:35

2M ago1:35

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IndyCar Saturday Iowa Winner Scott McLaughlin has said he will think of himself as an IndyCar driver when he wins an oval race. Well, that's behind him now. His win in Iowa was dominant and important for the Penske Racing Team. Until this weekend, the most dominant Penske driver on ovals was Josef Newgarden who's won the last two Indy 500s. Listen.…

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Conor Daly Gets Last Minute Drive for Jack Harvey 3:28

2M ago3:28

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IndyCar Driver Conor Daly in for an injured Jack Harvey, who tried to race Saturday night before retiring with neck and back pain. Daly was in the Honda powered No. 18 Dale Coyne Racing car for Sunday's IndyCar Series race at Iowa Speedway. He was given time before the race to run on the track and familiarize himself with the hybrid system in the c…

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SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 07/07/2024 1:59:38

2M ago1:59:38

1:59:38

Guests: IndyCar Mid-Ohio Winner Pato O'Ward, IndyCar Drivers Christian Lundgaard and Nolan Siegel, NASCAR Chicago Winner Alex BowmanBy SpeedFreaks

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Alex Bowman on Celebrating His Win with Bourbon 3:31

2M ago3:31

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NASCAR Chicago Winner Alex Bowman was very candid about what his plans were after his victory Sunday evening. He plans on celebrating with a vintage bottle of bourbon he received as a gift two years ago. Bowman also had some choice words for critics who said he didn't deserve the Cup ride at Hendrick Motorsport after going 80 races without a win in…

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Pato O'Ward on Drought, Hybrid System & Cheat Sheets 5:19

2M ago5:19

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IndyCar Mid-Ohio Winner Pato O'Ward took over the lead late in the race while race leader Alex Palou was in the pits. O'Ward then held off Palou through the final laps to get his first "real" win of the season. His other victory came at St. Pete where he was awarded the win when the driver who crossed the finish line first, Josef Newgarden, was dis…

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Christian Lundgaard and Nolan Siegel on IndyCar's New Hybrid System 9:25

2M ago9:25

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IndyCar Drivers Christian Lundgaard and Nolan Siegel were less than enthusiastic about the IndyCar series introducing new hybrid powerplants halfway through the 2024 season. Both drivers were concerned their teams, Rahal Letterman Lanigan and Arrow McLaren didn't get a lot of time testing the new systems beforehand. Some of their development was st…

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SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 06/23/2024 1:58:58

3M ago1:58:58

1:58:58

Guests: IndyCar Laguna Seca Winner Alex Palou, 2005 Flashback with NASCAR Legend Tony Stewart, 2006 Flashback with Kenny & Brandon Bernstein, 2018 Flashback with Fernando Alonso, 2005 Flashback with Bobby & Graham RahalBy SpeedFreaks

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Alex Palou on Goosebumps, Laguna & Mexican Dinner 9:06

3M ago9:06

9:06

IndyCar Laguna Seca Winner Alex Palou came into The Freak Nation Sunday night a couple hours after his win at Weathertech Raceway. Palou won the 2021 and 2023 IndyCar championships as well as the $1 Million Challenge at the Thermal Raceway outside Palm Springs. Palou is now a two-time winner on the permanent road course in Monterey. He's finished o…

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Tony Stewart on Hair, Trash Talk & His Fight Account 5:28

3M ago5:28

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This November, 2005 Flashback with NASCAR Legend Tony Stewart was a lot of fun with a driver who's become a longtime Friend of the Freaks. This was before Stewart put his name on a NASCAR team. IN fact, The Freaks talked with Tony as he was just getting started in the ownership world as he started a Sprint Car program. Stewart now, though, is drivi…

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Kenny & Brandon Bernstein on Driving, Relationship & Experience 4:52

3M ago4:52

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This 2006 Flashback with Kenny & Brandon Bernstein. The six-time NHRA champion Kenny Bernstein has two in Top Fuel and four consecutive in Funny Car. Bernstein holds the unique distinction of being the first and only race team owner to have collected wins in each of America's three major motorsports series: NHRA, NASCAR and CART. His son Brandon cl…

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Fernando Alonso on Fans, Cheat Meals & More Weekends 5:30

3M ago5:30

5:30

This 2018 Flashback with Fernando Alonso was right before the Rolex 24 at Daytona. The Spanish racing driver currently competes for Aston Martin in Formula One. He won the series' World Drivers' Championship in 2005 and 2006 with Renault, and has also driven for McLaren, Ferrari, Minardi and Alpine. At Daytona, though, he was talking about another …

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Bobby & Graham Rahal on Youth, Respect & Sports Cars 5:36

3M ago5:36

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This 2005 Flashback with Bobby & Graham Rahal was right before the Sebring 12 Hour. Graham was just a teenager trying to decide what his racing future would be. Now he's driving for his father's IndyCar team and has a motorcycle racing program of his own. It was fun to remember a teen driver who was just setting out on his racing road back in April…

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SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 06/16/2024 1:59:39

3M ago1:59:39

1:59:39

Guests: MotoAmerica Brainerd Double Winner Bobby Fong, World of Outlaws Knoxville Winner Corey Day, Toyota Development Driver Jade Avedisian, Meyer Shank Racing IndyCar Driver David MalukasBy SpeedFreaks

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