Behind the Wheel Podcast

Sean Laughlin, Vice President of J&P Cycles and Michael Lock, CEO of American Flat Track join RacingJunk to talk about the Get On! Moto Fest, a week of motorcycle related entertainment, racing, shopping and programming.

Paretta Racing's owner, Beth Paretta, talks to RacingJunk's Behind the Wheel about owning an NTT INDYCAR SERIES race team and reigning as the Queen of Speed.

If you're a regular at RacingJunk then you know the name Tonya Kay. Our famed queen of Tonya Kay’s Pinup Pole Show and classic car cruise-in is joining us right here on Behind The Wheel to tell us how her career as a film actress, Broadway star, burlesque headliner and even a fire baton twirler led her to a passion for classic cars.

World of Outlaws was first national motorsports series to return to the track during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is running races (where appropriate) with fans in the stands. Behind the Wheel chats with World of Outlaws CEO Brian Carter to learn how he and his staff brought back racing.

Behind the Wheel interviews Tracy Gaudu, Corvette racer and Physician's Assistant working on the front lines of the current pandemic. RacingJunk fans may recognize Tracy as a runner up of two past inTech Max the Tach sponsorship contests, meaning Tracy has the goods as a racer.

RacingJunk talks to Jeb Burton, son of 2002 Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton. Jeb, who now races for JR Motorsports, began his racing career in the NASCAR-sanctioned Whelen All-American Series in 2008 and since this time Burton has continued to follow in his father’s illustrious footsteps up the NASCAR ladder.

RacingJunk's Behind the Wheel podcast kicks off 2020 by talking to two of the most talented and passionate innovative automotive designers on the market today, Jim and Mike Ring. Known as the Ringbrothers, these two were born with fuel running through their veins and a passion for building innovative cars.

Behind the Wheel goes to the movies this month, and welcomes Dan Kahn, co-creator of the documentary "8 Meters –Triumph, Tragedy and a Photo Finish," which tells true story of the Ford V Ferrari rivalry. We also welcome Bruce Meyer, automotive collector and co-founder of the Peterson Automotive Museum, who owns two of the vehicles featured in Ford v Ferrari.

RacingJunk's Behind The Wheel guest, H3 Racing’s own two- wheeled speed demon Sharon Dubois, is battling on the track and against a personal demon - breast cancer. She talks to Ellen Richardson about getting into motorcycle racing and her determination to fight back against cancer.

Episode 23 of RacingJunk's Behind the Wheel podcast brings you a conversation with land speed racing team Rat Trap Racing and its newest young gun driver Michael Hope, son of the legendary Ron Hope.

Armed Forces Racing President/Founder Jeff Lambert talks about connecting retired service men and women with the opportunity to build and drive a drag car while enjoying the camaraderie of other veterans.

This week, the Behind the Wheel podcast welcomes both RacingJunk's Editor-in-Chief for the news and tech section, Andreanna Ditton, as well as the President & Founder of Car Chix, Jeanette DesJardin. RacingJunk and Car Chix recently partnered to connect their two audiences, both of whom are obsessed with all things motorsports. DesJardins talks Car Chix events, women in motorsports, and growing those numbers.

The 22-year-old Sprint Car dirt track driver continues to turn heads in the sport. Four years ago, she became Knoxville Raceway’s first and only female feature winner in the 360 division. Hause is still racing, but she's also training to compete on America’s Ninja Warrior.

Mario Bonfante Jr. is a quadriplegic inventor and race-car driver who has dedicated years to helping both himself and other paralyzed drivers achieve more than ever before.

Adaptive Motorsports Executive Director/Founder Brian Hanaford created this non-profit to help racers get back behind the wheel after a debilitating injury or incident. Find out more about the foundation, and hear from racer Shane Hmiel about using adaptive technology to continue his motorsports career.

RacingJunk catches up with Stock Car Steel & Aluminum’s Marketing Manager Chase Forbes to talk about the team's coolest racing vehicles and legendary race wins.

Krista Baldwin, NHRA Top Alcohol Drag Racer and soon to be team owner, stops by to talk about racing, her work with McCleod Racing and how her racing heritage sparked a love of the industry.

Chatting with 2018 SCORE Baja 1000 Ironman finisher, and former winner, Larry Janesky.

RacingJunk goes Behind the Wheel with 2018 NHRA Funny Car and Pro Stock champions J.R. Todd and Tanner Gray about their thrilling seasons,

RacingJunk goes behind the wheel with Valerie Thompson, America's Queen of Speed. Thompson has broken land speed racing records on two-wheels, raced NHRA Pro Stock, and broken barriers.

Land speed racer Sherry Soliz joins RacingJunk's Behind the Wheel podcast to talk Bonneville, her 1956 BMW R60 - Class PPC-650, and her legendary career.

19-year-old Randleman, NC native Garrett Robertson found his love of dirt bikes at the age of 11 and has risen through the ranks to become one of the most watched drivers on the GNCC Racing Series circuit.

Ambitious drift/stunt driver and former Rally Cross AWD Champion, Brendon Raymondi, chats with RacingJunk about the adrenaline pumping through his veins and the pleasure of making a car do things that nature never intended.

Don Schumacher Racing Funny Car driver Tommy Johnson Jr and his dad, racing legend Tommy Johnson Sr, chat with Behind the Wheel about drag racing, rising through the ranks, and the current NHRA season.

Episode 8 of the Behind the Wheel podcast features Super Comp racer Sarah Moldehauer.

Episode #7 of RacingJunk.com's Behind the Wheel podcast features inspirational dirt racer Eric Saunders who survived a motocross accident that left him paralyzed, yet has kept on racing!

Episode #6 of RacingJunk.com's Behind the Wheel podcast features 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Champions Robert Hight, Brittany Force and Bo Butner.

Episode #5 of RacingJunk.com's Behind the Wheel podcast features SEMA 2017 Battle of the Builders Winner Troy Trepanier talking about his win for the 1929 Ford Model A Tudor, his shop Rad Rods by Troy, and his plans for the future.

Episode #4 of RacingJunk.com's Behind the Wheel podcast features motorcycle drag racer and breast cancer survivor Lea "Dream Catcher " Martinez.

Martinsville PR Director Brooks Taylor & Late Model Driver Ryan Repko talk about this weekend's ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway.

Episode #2 of RacingJunk.com's Behind the Wheel podcast features upcoming stock car racer Amber Lynn, who is Bowman Gray Stadium's Street Stock Rookie of the Year.

RacingJunk.com brings you the first episode of Behind the Wheel, a podcast for racing fans featuring driver interviews, discussions about trends, tips and personalities in the world of drag, dirt, circle track, NASCAR, road racing, stock and sports car racing.