Ep. 260 | Joey Cohen

The Racing Writer's Podcast

Joey Cohen would say he is the chief complaint officer at Legacy Motor Club, but that’s only in jest. Cohen’s title is actually competition director, and he explains what that means; the unique dynamic of GMS Racing being the truck operation and Legacy Motor Club the Cup Series operation; not coming from a racing family but wanting to be a race car driver; dad building Cohen a go-kart track; racing coming naturally to him as he moved through the ranks; a newspaper article leading to truck racing; the recognizable names Cohen raced against in VA; when the time came to figure out his future; the NASCAR garage feeling like a college reunion; the reception from the garage when engineering became a bigger tool; learning under Steve Letarte; why Cup Series racing wasn’t for him; taking opportunities with many different teams; lessons from working for Pratt & Miller brought to NASCAR; pitching Maury Gallagher on Cup Series racing; the unexpected growth and changes since that decision was made; what brings Cohen the most enjoyment in his job; the full circle moment of Cohen’s son now beginning to race.
Music created by Tony Monge.
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