We’ve learned that the best conversations in the world of motorsport happen over dinner (and an occasional alcoholic beverage), so we’ve tricked some of the most interesting characters in the sport to sit down with us and share their tales. Some are funny, some are enlightening, some never discuss r…
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The Dinner with Racers podcast is an incredibly entertaining and insightful show that takes listeners on a journey through the world of motorsports. The hosts, Ryan Eversley and Sean Heckman, have a great rapport and make each episode feel like a casual conversation among friends. The guests on the show, ranging from legendary figures in racing to up-and-coming talent, are given the opportunity to open up and share personal stories that provide a unique perspective on their careers.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the format. The concept of having dinner with the guests adds a relaxed and intimate atmosphere to the conversations. It allows for more candid discussions where guests feel comfortable sharing their experiences, both triumphs and struggles. This creates a connection between the listeners and the guests, as we get to hear stories that may not be shared in traditional interviews or press conferences.
Another great aspect of Dinner with Racers is the diversity of personalities they interview. From NASCAR drivers to IndyCar legends to grassroots racers, there is something for every fan of motorsports. The hosts do an excellent job of bringing out each guest's unique story and showcasing their love for racing. Whether you're a die-hard racing fan or just someone curious about the sport, there is something for everyone in each episode.
However, one potential downside to this podcast could be the sound quality during some episodes. While it adds to the authenticity of having dinner conversations, at times it can be distracting or difficult to understand what is being said. Some guests may also have habits like chewing loudly or speaking softly that can detract from the overall listening experience. It would be beneficial if these issues were addressed in future episodes to enhance the quality of the show.
In conclusion, Dinner with Racers is an exceptional podcast that provides listeners with fascinating insights into the world of motorsports. Ryan Eversley and Sean Heckman create an inviting atmosphere where guests feel comfortable sharing their stories. While there may be minor issues with sound quality, the overall content and format of the show make it a must-listen for racing enthusiasts. Whether you're into NASCAR, IndyCar, or any other form of racing, this podcast is a treat that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the personalities and stories that make motorsports so captivating.
Ross Chastain has become one of the most revered names in modern NASCAR, and after listening to this episode you'll see why. Heavily engrained in his family's business of water melon farming, Ross's career has had an endless number of stops and restarts before landing at Trackhouse Racing, where he's enjoyed a career renaissance and […]
Adding another NASCAR Hall of Fame member to our roster, Ron Hornaday Jr. is one of the most beloved members of the community. A start of the western stock car scene through the 1980's and 1990's, Ron's primary fame came from his success in the NASCAR Truck Series, amassing countless wins en route to three […]
SVG!!! Do we need to write an introduction? It's Shane van Gisbergen… we're guessing you've heard of him, unless you've never heard of NASCAR, Australian V8 Supercars, the Rolex 24 at Daytona, FIA GT racing. Shane has a number of distinctions to his career, such as winning like 100 V8 Supercar championships, winning his first-ever […]
Put simply, Brian Beierwaltes is the boss! His technical title is Head of Marketing at Continental Tire, but as far as DwR is concerned, he's the guy. Don't be fooled though, Brian is also a racer. A club racer way before he ever joined Continental, Brian eventually went to IMSA and their marketing department, ultimately […]
Chances are you already know who Kyle Larson is, this is truly a pointless description… unless you've never heard of NASCAR, USAC, World of Outlaws, the Rolex 24 at Daytona, or the Indianapolis 500. It's Kyle Larson. Seriously, what do you want from us? Lunch was served at 44 Mills Kitchen & Tap in Mooresville, […]
Cory Kruseman is another dirt racing legend. Part of the 1990's/2000's pack racing against names like Tony Stewart and JJ Yeley, Corey has won the Chili Bowl twice, multiple sprint championships, ultimately claiming his place in the Sprint Car Hall of Fame. Today, Corey is most known for having the lone dirt oval racing school […]
Matt Farah is a diverse and well-know automotive journalist, but most notably he really made his name with his hit YouTube and podcast series, “The Smoking Tire.” A show that has really fostered a variety of segments within the car culture, Matt has spent the last three decades earning a reputation as one of the […]
Steve Hallam is one of the great unsung heroes of the sport. Raised in Liverpool, what began as a career in automotive engineering turned into one of the most prolific careers in motorsport, engineer for teams such as Lotus, McLaren, TRD, Tekno and with drivers that include Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell, Mika Hakkinen, Shane van […]
The Snake! Along with previous guests like Don Garlits, Don Prudhomme is one of the pioneers of the modern drag racing scene, coming from modest means in California's San Fernando valley to one of the staple characters of the NHRA as the series grew. Critical to drag racing history, Don is best known as part […]
Kamui Kobayashi is one of the most exciting guests that we had this year. Widely considered one of Japan's greatest drivers, his career has spanned from Toyota's Junior program to becoming one of F1's most insane drivers, to eventually becoming a staple of Toyota Gazoo Racing's prototype where he's won Le Mans like 100 times, […]
Kamui Kobayashi is one of the most exciting guests that we had this year. Widely considered one of Japan's greatest drivers, his career has spanned from Toyota's Junior program to becoming one of F1's most insane drivers, to eventually becoming a staple of Toyota Gazoo Racing's prototype where he's won Le Mans like 100 times, […]
Daniel Morad can best be described as a classic example of when talent meets tenacity. A go-kart phenom from Canada, Danie's career, started on limited funding, has had a multitude of hills and valleys that have seen him go from being a Red Bull junior driver, to street car instructor, then back again to the […]
There is, simply put, no character in the sport quite like Alex Sims. Currently a driver for Corvette Racing and the recently crowned IMSA GTD Pro Champion, Alex's resume between formula cars, prototypes, GT and even Formula E for multiple manufacturers only scratches the surface…. as it's his existence as one of the quirkiest human […]
If you've ever watched Formula One on TV, then you've probably seen Paul di Resta… first as a driver, then as a commentator, but his career history stems so much further than that. Raised as part of the extended Franchitti family, helping at his father's nightclub as he tries to earn a living, Paul's success […]
If you listen to Episode 162 you've already heard Ben's story, if you watch “Dinner(s) with Ben Keating” on MotorTrend you get an even further tale…. which is why in this episode we go the other way and just play some fun clips from our most recent recording. With the majority of the recording being […]
Re-visiting our MotorTrend episode titled “Dinner(s) with Ben Keating,” the partnership of long-time friends Don Whitaker and Stephen Livesay are a big part of Ben's success. With Don, now CFO, knowing Ben since Elementary school and Stephen, now COO, holding family church connections that stem to Ben's childhood, the two present a history and perspective […]
Re-visiting our MotorTrend episode titled “Dinner(s) with Ben Keating,” this next episode features the less-edited dinner with Ben and his wife, Kathleen. Long-time college sweethearts, Kathleen tells all on the commitment and sacrifices required throughout the last 30 years, and the toll it took. Dinner was provided by the Victoria Country Club, served at the […]
The latest in AE Victory Racing's roster of empowering women in motorsport, Alana Carter is taking every opportunity she can. Born in rural Canada to a racing family, Alana's career started at a young age on the local short track scene, where she eventually conned her way into a road racing career by lying about […]
To kick off the “Rising Stars” series of Dinner Bites episodes, we take time with someone long familiar with the DwR and Continental family, Henry Drury. A recipient of the PT Autosport Young Driver scholarship, Henry was able to transform himself from a gamer with aspirations to one day drive, to a frequent contender in […]
Who would have thought this pair of High School sweethearts from small-town Texas would become YouTube sensations? Well, actually they did… sorta. Meeting at a young age, Aaron Reeves comes from a long line of mechanics, while his wife, Emily, spent her formative years working as a model, living overseas for an extended time as […]
One of the most authentic YouTube channels dedicated to streetcar mods, Speed Academy hosts Dave Pratte and Peter Tarach bring a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to add true authenticity to the medium. Long-time writer and journalists in the automotive, and specifically sport compact / tuner world, the Canadian duo decided to start their own […]
Kristen Lee is a lifelong car nerd who has been solely focused on car journalism ever since her Dad introducer her to model cars. A leader in the modern landscape of automotive writing, Kristen has worked for just about every major car publication out there, now working as both an on-camera host and the Senior […]
Drew Perlmutter defines authenticity and someone who is true to himself. Learning about motorcycles later in life, Drew quickly jumped all-in to the lifestyle, becoming a vintage bike enthusiast who has gone on rides that range from travelling to the arctic circle, Baja 1000, and beyond. Finding a way to make a living out of […]
One of the original “Dinner with Racers” guests back in 2015, television personality Rutledge Wood has only grown to new heights, not only continuing in NASCAR and other forms of motorsport, but hosting such shows as Floor is Lava, Hot Wheels Ultimate Challenge and more. BUT NOW he's a RACER, and that's why we wanted […]
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In our latest “Dinner Bites,” we put out another brief episode with more tales from Patrick Long, who was very involved in the filming of select scenes in the new F1 Movie. Debuting this weekend, F1 The Movie will feature a small storyline with IMSA, and our boy Pat was a big part of it.
Yes, it's shameless…. but the future of the show also lives on this sort of thing. Continental Tire is running yet another promo, this time through June, and clicking on the link tells them we sent you, which gives them data that we drive traffic. It doesn't mean you have to buy anything, they're not […]
Elana Scherr is a long-standing member of the automotive journalism world. She was the first female full-time staff editor at HOT ROD Magazine, and moved from there to editor-in-chief of Roadkill Magazine and Roadkill.com working with David Freiburger, ultimately ending up where she is now as the Senior Editor, Features, at Car and Driver. She's […]
The “Cure NF with Jack” charity is a favorite of Dinner with Racers, notably something Ryan has carried for nearly 15 years. Named after Jack Burke, who was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis (NF) at the age of five, Jack's father Jake has been an instrumental figure in raising funds and awarenesss for NF ever since. Working […]
In the latest installment of “Dinner Bites,” we talk with the legendary Cole Pearn, one of NASCAR's greatest Crew Chief's in the modern era. A NASCAR Cup Series champion in 2017, Cole walked away from the sport at the end of 2019, opting to focus on home and family life in his native home of […]
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Following our video series “Dinner(s) with the Rileys,” currently available on MotorTrend, we offer a series of long-form, less-edited editions of each of our sit downs. Our second is with Bob Riley, along with wife Bea, son Bill, and Bill's wife Mary…in what would turn out to be Bob Riley's last recorded interview. A true […]
Following our video series “Dinner(s) with the Rileys,” currently available on MotorTrend, we offer a series of long-form, less-edited editions of each of our sit downs. Our second is with Bob Riley, along with wife Bea, son Bill, and Bill's wife Mary…in what would turn out to be Bob Riley's last recorded interview. A true […]
Following our video series “Dinner(s) with the Rileys,” currently available on MotorTrend, we offer a series of long-form, less-edited editions of each of our sit downs. Our first is with Bill Riley, the son of Bob and Bea Riley, now in his third appearance on DwR. Effectively operating as the main caretaker of the business […]
In the second of our new series “Dinner Bites,” we talk with the legendary Patrick Long, who since sitting down with us 10 years ago has gone through some massive career changes, choosing to retire from full-time racing and focusing on an assortment of endeavors, including the growth of Luftgekühlt and Air Water, a series […]
In the first of our new series “Dinner Bites,” we take our first crack at shorter form episodes by talking to none other than Andy Lally, who was our first episode when DwR premiered 10 years ago. Retiring from full-time driving in January, Andy has jumped straight into his new career, being named president of […]
Celebrating an unbelievable 10 YEARS of “Dinner with Racers” and Continental Tire, Ryan and Sean present a special series of announcements in celebration: from a new series, to a new members-only club, and lots, and lots of more podcasts to come.
Ricardo Juncos defines the concept of the American Dream. Growing up in Argentina, Ricardo grew up in a family that suffered the economic highs and lows of Argentina's turbulent times, eventually starting his own shop before moving to America with just the clothes on his back. Overcoming adversity most of us couldn't fathom, Ricardo has […]
Ricardo Juncos defines the concept of the American Dream. Growing up in Argentina, Ricardo grew up in a family that suffered the economic highs and lows of Argentina's turbulent times, eventually starting his own shop before moving to America with just the clothes on his back. Overcoming adversity most of us couldn't fathom, Ricardo has […]
The Godfather of modern motorsport broadcasting, Terry Lingner was one of the first hires at ESPN during inception, transforming world of live racing to what we know today. Eventually forming his own production company, Lingner Group Productions, the group covered IndyCar, NASCAR, IMSA, USAC and beyond. Near-and-dear to our hearts is one of Terry's staple […]
The Godfather of modern motorsport broadcasting, Terry Lingner was one of the first hires at ESPN during inception, transforming world of live racing to what we know today. Eventually forming his own production company, Lingner Group Productions, the group covered IndyCar, NASCAR, IMSA, USAC and beyond. Near-and-dear to our hearts is one of Terry's staple […]
Heralded as “IndyCar's little brother,” Conor Daly is a veteran of IndyCar driver with a reputation as one of the sport's ceaseless hustlers. Having driven for all but two teams in the paddock, Conor has jumped from the role of super-sub to full-time and back back, taking multiple podiums and leading the Indianapolis 500 along […]
Barry Wanser is another staple of behind-the-scenes IndyCar lore. One of the principal members behind Chip Ganassi Racing's success, Barry started as mechanic with Joe Amato's NHRA program going back to the early 1990's, eventually becoming a gearbox mechanic for Ganassi in ChampCar, and eventually elevating himself to today's role where he not only serves […]
Chad Knaus is one of the biggest names in NASCAR. The Crew Chief behind all seven of Jimmie Johnson's championships, including five in a row and 81 race wins, Chad is widely recognized as one of the best to ever do it. Currently promoted to the current role of VP of Competition and Hendrick Motorsports, […]
Chad Knaus is one of the biggest names in NASCAR. The Crew Chief behind all seven of Jimmie Johnson's championships, including five in a row and 81 race wins, Chad is widely recognized as one of the best to ever do it. Currently promoted to the current role of VP of Competition and Hendrick Motorsports, […]
Quickly being recognized as one of NASCAR's top young drivers, Chase Briscoe is coming off of his fourth season in the NASCAR Cup Series, now a proven multi-race winner and 11-time winner in Xfinity. His story, however, comes from his humble roots, having fought for every seat he's had with no funding, and somehow finding […]
A NASCAR Hall-of-Fame driver, Rusty Wallace's place in the sport is solidified. The 1989 Cup Champion and founding driver of Roger Penske's NASCAR organization, Rusty would cut his teeth in the midwestern ASA racing scene alongside other legends like Alan Kulwicki and Mark Martin. Coming up with limited means, he would go on to become […]
Graham Rahal is a staple of the IndyCar series, now entering his 18th season as a driver. Part of the Rahal family, the son of Bobby Rahal has made a name in the sport in his own right, not only taking multiple victories in the series, but working just as hard away from the track […]
Oliver Gavin is synonymous with the dynasty that is Corvette Racing. A graduate of European junior formula racing, Oliver's largest success came in American sportscar racing, eventually becoming part of GM and their staple Corvette program, where he'd enjoy a multi-decade career that won just about everything: Daytona, LeMans, a million championships, you name it. […]
Renger van der Zande is one of the most likable guys in the IMSA paddock. A staple of prototype racing, Renger's journeyman path to the top has seen no shortage of challenges, from insurmountable debt to using his side businesses as a means to get himself back in the sport. Somehow he's made it all […]
Laurens Vanthoor is one of the current greats in sportscar racing. Having just won the World Endurance Championship, Laurens is a top-race for Porsche, currently racing with Penske in the LMDh prototype category. Growing up in Belgium, Laurens' career has spanned from running with several current star in European junior ranks, to becoming a factory […]
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