JACK ARUTE'S WIND TUNNEL PRESENTED BY ADVANCE AUTO PARTS

This is the final Episode in Season Two So it was time to get some opinions from a couple of the sports insiders in regards to NASCAR's three Premier Level Series.For more than a dozen years Vince Welch has patrolled the pits as a reporter and more importantly is the anchor of Fox Television's Camping World Truck Series coverage. He drops in to review the 2022  Truck campaign and some of the key stories around the season. Vince also shares his thoughts about the trucks moving forward into 2023 and talks about some “truckers” that bear watching.Adam Alexander is all over Fox's NASCAR Coverage, Anchoring Fox Television's Xfinity schedule as well as hosting NASCAR Race Hub and Raceday all season long. When Adam. Steps into the old wind tunnel, You'll hear his take on BOTH the Xfinity and the Cup Series seasons.And while most of NASCAR's action be it at the top or in a region or weekly has wound down, Wind Tunnel visits with  NASCAR's Jusan Hamilton. You may recall that Jusan became the first African American to run NASCAR's Race control for this past year's Daytona 500. Hamilton and his team just completed a 3-day Combine for  13 drivers that showcased their talents but also taught them some new skills as they pursue their dream of rising to the top.

It was the epicenter of attention for Race fans. Three races over 3 days to crown NASCAR's Premier level Champions. This week's Episode of Wind Tunnel focuses  on NASCAR's Championship weekend at Phoenix Raceway where Zane Smith, Ty Gibbs and Joey Logano all realized their lifelong dreams capturing  a championship.Wind Tunnel takes you inside the Press room after each of the Championship events and hear the thoughts of the drivers that took down NASCAR Premier Championships. You will hear from Camping World Truck Series Champ Zane Smith who finally on his third attempt took home the Truck Title.  You also hear from Joe Gibbs Racing's young phenom, Ty Gibbs that took home the Xfinity honors despite having to deal with his actions from Martinsville and has his moment of joy turn to sorrow when his father passed away that evening.And of course you will hear from Joey Logano who captured his 2nd NASCAR Cup Series Championship   Also, you will hear from Jimmie Johnson who announced his return to NASCAR as part owner of Petty GMS Racing and a part time return to the cockpit of a Cup Series car 

It has come down to a final weekend in the Dessert. It is Championship Weekend for NASCAR's Premier divisions…Trucks, Xfinity and Cup at Phoenix Raceway!It has been a long and winding journey to a title and 4 drivers from each series now will race head to head. The Championship 4 in the Truck Series have been prepping for a couple of weeks and kick off this weekend's action. NASCAR on Fox's Phil Parsons drops in this week to set up that Championship.Mike Joy is the undisputed voice of NASCAR. I'll check in with Mike and we will unpack the Championships in Xfinity in Cup. Of course, he will also weigh in on some of the things we all saw at Martinsville.In addition, you will hear highlights from Martinsville where teammates were not teammates and where video games intersected reality.

Santino Ferrucci grew up in Connecticut and went to Europe in hopes of landing a ride in Formula One. When That didn't work out, he came back stateside and joined Dale Coyne Racing's Indy Car operation.  His driving wowed all that watched but was relegated to a part time substitute role for the last 2 seasons.That all is about to change. Ferrucci drops in to share his expectations now that he's signed with AJ Foyt Racing for the full 2023 Season.Taking this week's Advance Auto Parts Victory Lap is Mady Stichal that decided 5 years ago that she wanted to drive a race car. And, drive she does!A regular at Alaska Raceway, Mady competes in 4 different classes at Alaska Raceway and on off week's twists it up on dirt.  When Kyle Petty was just 18, he scored an ARCA 300 win at Daytona in his very first time behind a race car. After a successful career in CUP, KP is part of NBCs NASCAR coverage and lately he has disagreed with some of NASCAR's decisions…specifically the 1 week suspension of Bubba Wallace after he intentionally crashed Kyle Larson at Las Vegas.You will hear all that as well as highlights from NASCAR's “Triple Header” Homestead weekend on this week's Wind Tunnel 

This week Jack introduces you to two individuals at opposite end of the racing spectrum. One just captured the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series National Rookie of the year honors and the other has logged more than 50 years in the sport rising from a wrench turner for legends like Butch Lindley , Bill Elliott and even Richard Petty to now command a racing enterprise that includes, Dirt and asphalt late models, Trucks, a chassis company as well as a two car NASCAR Cup Series operation.  Canadian Steve Bernier has been wheeling dirt modifieds for more than a dozen years but when Autodrome Granby and RPM Speedway joined NASCAR's Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series this season, this veteran earned National Rookie of The year honors. Bernier and Autodrome Granby and RPM President Domini Lussier plays translator for the French Canadian and they explain how this anomaly came about.Mike Beam has spent more than 50 years in the NASCAR World from wrench tuner to his present spot as GMS and Petty GMS Racing, Beam swings by and reflects upon his career as well as sharing his “dinosaur” philosophy.Jack also takes a look at Kurt Bush's decision to step away from racing full time in Cup. Jack will  look at his legacy in the sport. All that plus the action both on and off the track from Las Vegas last weekend on this week's Wind Tunnel.

This week's Wind Tunnel takes you inside one of Honda's flagship teams, behind the scenes in a pursuit of one of racing's most unique trophies and analysis of a team's attempt to manipulate a race's outcome.When the Bank of America Roval 400 went to overtime, it set up n exciting finish that catapulted Christopher Bell into the Round of 8. It also set up a desperation laden final 2 laps for SHR's Chase Briscoe who needed to gain several spots to knock Kyle Larsen out of his transfer spot. As Briscoe carved through the field on new tires, his teammate, Cole Custer slowed on the backstretch which resulted in several of the spots Chase was pursuing to slow as well. A post race analysis of Custer's actions resulted in $200,000 in fines as well as hefty points penalty. In a rare departure for normal Wind Tunnel episodes, Jack breaks down the situation and offers his opinion on the optics as well as the actions.Meyer Shank Racing finished off their 2022 IMAS Campaign the same way that they started it….by Winning! They kicked off the year taking the Rolex 24 and capped a Championship campaign by taking the top honors at the Petit LeMans 2 weeks ago. MSR's  Michael Shank drops in and we talk about the team's IMSA success as well as a review of their IndyCar efforts.Jack checks  in with Peyton Sellers. Sellers and Layne Riggs took the Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series National Championship right down to the final races at Dominion Speedway and only after a post season audit did Sellers discover that he had lost the title that he left Dominion thinking that he had won.But Sellers found a silver lining to that cloud when he took the top honors after 15 years of trying  at MARTINSVILLE Speedway's Valley Star 300 adding a Grandfather clock to his Trophy Case.  Sellers takes this week's Advance Auto Parts Victory lap and we talk about the roller coaster ride of emotions those 7 days created.All that as well as a recap of the NASCAR Playoffs stop at Charlotte Motor Speedway's Roval on this week's Wind Tunnel.

Of all the assorted NASCAR Championships, the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series National Title may have the most expansive geographic reach.It takes a commitment to winning.There are 46 weekly operated short tracks that operate under the NASCAR Banner. Every weekend thousands pack their grandstands to cheer on their neighbors. These drivers are “heroes that fans can not only see but touch and not only touch but know!”There are 5 national championships in the NASCAR Advance Weekly Series standings and in this week's episode Jack visits with 3 of them to give you a glimpse of the passion and commitment that it takes to succeed at the highest level.Austin Paul calls the Adams County Speedway in Iowa home. Austin scored 8 wins, 15 top 5's and never finished out of the top 10  in his modified to take the Division 3 title over Bobby Ozman of Irwindale Speedway.Tim Devos used his 2022 campaign at the Berlin Raceway to not only score the Division 2 National Championship but  he also surpassed 104 career wins at the Michigan Track  tying the great Bob Senneker for 2nd on the rack's all time win list And then there is the Division 1 National Title holder. All summer long Peyton Sellers and Layne Riggs engaged in a torrid battle for Late Model supremacy. Their tussle came down to the final weekend and a pair of 60 lap races at Dominion Speedway. Sellers was chasing Layne Riggs and struck first. Winning the  1st 60 lapper but then Riggs parlayed  a 7th and a 2nd to win his first National Crown. It is a Champion's Celebration that you are part of on Wind Tunnel.

Across every racing platform, there has been a wave of young, fearless and “balls to the walls” drivers. They challenge the old guard. This Week's Wind Tunnel shines a spotlight on two that have taken on NASCAR's “Old Guard”.Ty Gibbs burst onto the NASCAR Premier Level Scene one year ago when he took the win in his very first Xfinity start. Since then, his meteoric rise has been stuff of legends. During his stop inside the Wind Tunnel, this phenom recounts his season and why he doesn't let pressures get to him.The path to stardom for watermelon farmer Ross Chastain has been a winding one. His 1st Cuo win came this season and  his playoff run is in full swing.   When Chastain drops in to the Wind Tunnel he shares his “take no prisoners” philosophy and how he sees his season.   If you are a dirt track Modified fan you will enjoy this week's Advance Auto Parts Victory Lap. Craig Von Dohren is Grandview Speedway's winningest driver and is considered  the king of the Pennsylvania dirt modified “Posse”. He shares his passion for dirt racing and “Modifieds in the Mud.”All that and the weekly Wind Tunnel racing update on this Episode of Jack Arute's Wind Tunnel!  

There is little debate that this year's IndyCar Championship chase was a nailbiter right down to the final checkered flag in Laguna.At age 41, Team Penske's Will Power captured his 2nd Series Title and when he visits on this Episode, he will share his thoughts about why this time was different.As tight as the IndyCar tile chase was, it was the opposite in the IndyLights Series23 year old Linus Lundqvist just had to show up at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca to win the Indy Lights title Nobody else was even close to overtaking him for the series points lead When the Swede drops in and you will get his take on his future.Taking the Advance Auto Parts Victory Lap this week is a driver who was forced to shelf his racing career during the Pandemic. After 2 years Alex Brock returned to the short track scene and  returned to winning. And last weekend wrapped up the Virginia late Model Title at the Dominion Speedway. He swings by and to talk about the silver lining that his forced hiatus to his racing created.All that and a look at last weekend's racing action on this episode of Wind Tunnel.

It was a soap opera that had been percolating for several months, in fact speculation started as an undercurrent when Longtime Busch and JGR partner M&M Mars announced last season that this would be their final season in NASCAR.That sponsor announcement  started a journey that ended Tuesday with the 2 time Cup Champion's announcement that he was joining Richard Childress Racing in 2023. But there remains several  issues yet to be resolved.On this week's Wind Tunnel we will attempt to unpack the obvious and not so obvious ramifications of Kyle Busch's move.The Athletic's Jordan Bianchi was one of the first to break the story.Jack and Jordan will explore the event's timeline, the “domino effect” as well Richard Childress's comparison of Busch to Dale Earnhardt, Sr. Bob Pockrass has a reputation for breaking news. His work on Fox has become such a reliable source that many of us follow the leads that he uncovers first.Jack will visit with Bob and get his take on what this move by Kyle means for Toyota, JGR , Tyler Redick and Richard Childress Racing.And Lenny Batycki of Performance Racing Network and their Short track show AT THE TRACK will take this week's Victory Lap when he and Jack trace the short track implications. KBM Motorsports has been then launching pad for many aspiring young short trackers and Batycki will weigh in on what if anything changes there.All that and a comprehensive recap of the weekend's racing events on this week's Episode.   

This week's Wind Tunnel guest list includes a sophomore IndyCar driver that has snared three wins as part of Team Penske's 3-car juggernaut. He is Scott McLaughlin who dominated the Australian Supercar Series prior to joining Penske's IndyCar effort. I think you will enjoy Scott's review of his season, how he gained confidence and overcame rookie jitters to establish himself as one of the Top Dogs in IndyCar.This week's Advance Auto Parts Victory Lap is a departure from the  normal short tracker guests. After a lifetime behind the wheel that included 2 Xfinity Championships Randy LaJoie has been at the forefront of safety and revolutionized the design and manufacture of racing seats. And, along the way, is credited with saving thousands of short track drivers from serious injury and even death. You don't want to miss Randy's free wheeling and honest recounting of his journey.And with the NASCAR Playoffs under way, Jeff Burton drops in to break down the 16 driver playoff roster. Darlington proved to be unkind to a number of playoff drivers and saw a non playoff drive, Erik Jones, take the iconic number 43  back to Darlington's Victory Lane. Burton and Jack will react to Darlington as well as what seems to be an undercurrent of discontent regarding some issues with the NextGen Car.All that plus a recap of NASCAR's Darlington outing and IndyCar's Portland Grand Prix.

Michael Shank and his partner Jim Meyer captured the 2021 Indianapolis 500 and this year's Rolex 24 for a rare “racing double”.Shank examines his his team's  IndyCar and IMSA seasons and  breaks down the challenges that motorsports ownership presents in 2022. When AJ Allmendinger joined Kaulig Racing, his NASCAR career was rejuvenated. His visit will take listeners behind the scenes at Kaulig and explains why he embraces the Kaulig way. He also reveals how his signature win phrase “Let's Go!” came about.Ricky Bly is having a season that short trackers dream about. He has 10 Late Model Sportsman wins spread across New Hampshire's NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly track of Monadnock, Claremont and Lee USA Speedways. When he visits with Jack, Ricky shares why he never considered chasing championships and why this season is different. All that and a review of last week's racing in this week's Episode of “Jack Arute's Wind Tunnel”

After more than two decades of chasing IndyCar wins and Indy 500s, Ryan Hunter Reay stepped away and spent time racing SRX and Sports Cars. When he steps into the Wind Tunnel RHR shares his thoughts about his career and why this season was fulfilling for him.At age 19, Michigan's Evan Shotko has already made his mark in the Late Model world. This season has seen the teen prevail in some of the Series' most prestigious events including a 7 day span where wins at Jennerstown Speedway and his home track, Berlin Raceway, earned him more than $40,000. He and Jack unpack this magical season and talk about what is still on his list of goals for 2022.When Justin Marks announced he formation of TrackHouse Racing 20 months ago, no one could have imagined the team's success. Except Justin Marks. When he and Jack sit down, they drill into TrackHouse's commitment to disruption, the NASCAR Cup Playoffs, the team's Project 91 and what's on the horizon for the culture changing operation. All that and a review of last week's racing action awaits you in this week's Episode of “Jack Arute's Wind Tunnel”

After a quick 1 week summer break Wind Tunnel is back with an eclectic guest lineup.Dalton Kellett stops by as he and the rest of the IndyCar brigade get ready to tackle the Worldwide Technology Raceway this weekend outside of St. Louis. Kellett is part of AJ Foyt's 2 car operation and when he's not driving, this Canadian is on “Tick Tock” and other social media platforms encouraging youngsters to embrace the STEM curriculum.15 year old Katie Hettinger  has already found her way into the record books at Hickory Motor Speedway. Her 5 late Model Wins at Hickory make her the winningest female driver in the track's 75 year History! Jack checks in with Katie and gets the dope on what's next for this young lady.The acronym TRD stands for “Toyota Racing Development”. TRD's David Wilson drops in and  explains why Toyota was the first OEM to jump headlong into driver development. He'll also share his thoughts on Toyota, Ford and Chevy's collaboration in the NEXTGen Cup car as well as why the upcoming NEXTgen engine package will offer OEM's some leeway in spotlighting their individual technologies.All that plus a recap of the past weekend's racing action.

Over the past 18 months Jack has  tried to take you behind the scenes of American Motorsports and this week promises to be no different.In addition to recapping all last weekend's action, Jack's  guests this week will also provide you with some insight and thoughts that  will showcase their passion for their specific aspect of the sport. The Late Model Scene in NASCAR calls the Old Dominion state of Virginia home. From the Valleydale 300 at the Martinsville Speedway to three amazing  NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series tracks, Dominion, South Boston and Larry Law's Langley Speedway.Langley recently hosted their Hampton Heat 200  round two of a 3-race triple crown series and Jared Fryar took home the honors. Jack checks  in with Jared to find out why Virginia is such a center of speed for the Late Models. He will also talk with Fryar about his 2022 goals both on and off the track.Tony Kanaan is the 2013 Indianapolis 500 Champion. It culminated a lifelong pursuit and came when TK had all but resigned himself to leaving that title off his resume'When he found himself in the hunt for this year's 500 Win, More than 300,000 Indy Fans lustily cheered him on. Jack and TK co-host SiriusXM's Brick by Brick IndyCar program weekly, so when they visited this week, there was nothing held back.This Sunday marks the return of IndyCars to the Streets of Nashville for the Big Machine Grand Prix. Last year the race had everything you would want from a street course event but the one thing that stood out was the fact that the course ran across the Korean Ward Veteran's Bridge! A “Money Shot” unrivaled in street races.  Tony Cotman was the master architect for the Nashville layout and he drops in to talk about changes he's made to the course and what possessed him to include a Bridge crossing in the layout. 

This week's collection of guests weigh in on some interesting topics that have been in the news lately.During his IndyCar career he was known as “The Thrill From West Hill”.  Paul Tracy checks in and gives his take on year 2 of the SRX Series. Tracy also examines the 2022 IndyCar season thus far as well as his opinions on the continued dispute between Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi which resulted in the filing of a lawsuit this week.Jennerstown Speedway joined NASCAR this season and their General Manager Bill Hribar checks in to update how this NASCAR affiliation has gone. We also talk about Jennerstown's win the Advance My Track Challenge that resulted in a check for $50,000 from Advance. You'll learn from Bill what the money is earmarked for and how the entire town will benefit. Hribar also shares how Inflation and supply chain challenges have impacted short track racing.Jack had the chance to visit with NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill Elliott a few weeks ago and I'll bring that wide ranging conversation to you. In it, Awesome Bill from Dawsonville updates you on his racing these days, but most importantly offers up his opinions about NASCAR today and where it is headed tomorrow.

This week's Wind Tunnel guest list includes a dirt tracker named Jaylen Hardbarger, who  in just his second season racing on the Salina Highbank Speedway is leading that track's pure stock division and finds himself the leader of the Advance Auto Parts Weekly Racing National Standings in Division IV…And he is doing it driving the same car that his grandfather wheeled while Justin was a youngster.Marco Andretti stepped away from a full time IndyCar ride 2 years ago saying that he wanted to have some fun and sample other racing disciplines. Jack caught up with Marco at the Stafford Speedway SRX event and they talked about his decision and what his racing life is like since then. And NASCAR's Senior VP Ben Kennedy…the latest member of the France Family Dynasty drops in to share his thoughts with Jack on NASCAR's new direction. They unpack the progress of the NextGen car as well as some of NASCAR's social initiatives.They also talk about how his experience behind the wheel as well as his current late Model team ownership shapes his perspective.

In this week's Episode, Jack visits with three drivers in three different stages in their career.After 21 years in NASCAR's premier level Cup series, Newman left Cup and entered semiretirement. It is a  semiretirement because while he spends much of his time on his farm and raising his two daughters, The Rocket Man as he is called also runs some “one off” short track events and is chasing this year's SRX Championship. Jack got a chance to sit down with Newman when SRX was at his family's Stafford Motor Speedway in Connecticut and let's just say, that visit is THE most unusual and humorous interviews that has ever done for Wind Tunnel.This week's Advance Auto Parts Victory Lap travels out to Monroe Washington and spotlights a 17 year old driver, Haley Constance who is pursuing her dream to become a national Late Model Champion and hones her craft at the Evergreen Speedway.And Will Power drops by and we unpack his newfound approach to his IndyCar career. The terror from Toowoomba shares an honest self-evaluation of his IndyCar career, as well as his future goals behind the wheel. He also opens up about what life might be whenever he decides to hang up the helmet.

This week's guest list reflects all stages of a racer's career.Taking the Advance Auto Parts Victory Lap is a 14 year old short tracker who jumped this season from Bandoleros at Larry Law's Langley Speedway into a full bodied Late Model Stock car….Ryley Music.Ryley and I chat about that transition and explore his relationship with Virginia Late Model ace Butterbean Queen.Rahal Letterman Lannigan Racing's IndyCar effort has NOT panned out the way that most thought it would. The full time addition of  Christian Lungaard and Jack Harvey was thought to be a lynch pin for the team but so far this year it has not happened.I visit with Jack Harvey and he takes you behind the curtain at RLL and shares an honest and intimate assessment of their struggles.And Finally, Team Penske Mustang driver Joey Logano drops in and we cover a myriad of topics from his penchant for winning on 1st time venues to how marriage and fatherhood have effected his race craft to his away from the track passion for old cars and his impact on the TV media production industry with his CLUTCH STUDIO Facility.All that and your weekly motorsports update this week on Jack Arute's Wind Tunnel.

This Episode's guests have enjoyed trips to Victory Lane in their most recent outing. And they share their paths to winning and outlooks for the future.He scored his first career Cup win two weeks ago. He's Daniel Suarez. When he and Jack chat this week Daniel reflects back on his drive on California's Sonoma Road Course as well as revealing who was behind the “Taco Piñata” that went with him to Victory Lane.Ben Byrne started his career wheeling enduro cars and now finds himself atop the New Hampshire short track Whitcomb 5 Modified Series. Ben traces his racing career from the first time he showed up at Monadnock Speedway to drive and Enduro event to his recent Modified win at Claremont SpeedwayJosef Newgarden has scored wins on a street course (Long Beach) an oval (Texas) and a permanent road course (Road America) this season. That accomplishment earned him a $1 Million People Ready Force For Good bonus. When he checks in Newgarden explains how he failed to realize that he earned the award until his post-race cool down lap. He also shares his strategy for the 2nd half of this season.

After an unexpected turn of events, Jack returns with another episode of Wind Tunnel that brings together three drivers that all are focused on winning!20 year old David Malukas is a Rookie in the NTT IndyCar Series. The Chicago area native is part of Dale Coyne's 2 car team. He's embroiled in a tight battle for Rookie of the Year honors and has shown a great deal of promise in his performances through the 1st half of the season.Jack and David unpack his rookie campaign as well as learn about two of his secret ambitions.This weekend SRX heads to South Boston Speedway and the “Short Track Ringer will be NASCAR Short Track National Champion Peyton Sellers who will be stopping be here in a few minutes. Jack and Peyton  will unpack his game plan for his SRX outing and you will learn why he feels it is so important for him to win! Ryan Preece is a short track superstar that ascended to the top rung of NASCAR when he campaigned a JTG Daugherty Camaro for a couple of years. But When JTG scaled back to just one car this year, Preece was released. He signed on as a RESERVE Driver at Stewart Haas Racing. Ryan returns to Nashville this weekend seeking a win in both NASCAR's Trucks and Xfinity. When He visits you will get a look at what his SHR duties are and why he believes that he needs to win in order to return to Cup.

This week's Wind Tunnel brings together three drivers that have an unquenched passion for racing.Two week's ago, Marcus Ericsson  captured the 106th running of the Greatest Spectacle on Racing THE INDY 500.  He thought he had the race won until a red flag stopped the action and set up a mad dash to the checkered flag.Jack checks in with Marcus to give you some behind the scenes analysis of the race, his post race celebration as well as how he and his manager blew off the King of Sweeden's celebratory phone call.In this week's Advance Auto Parts Victory Lap segment you'll meet a New England modified racer who is chasing his very first track championship as well as a State Title and a 5 race modified series called the Whitcomb 5.Tyler Leary calls Monadnock Speedway home and has already taken down 3 wins there. When we hooked up, we got Tyler's take on his season as well as his goals for the rest of the year.Christopher Bell rose from the dirt tracks in the Midwest to a career in Trucks and Xfinity. His performances earned him a spot on JGR's Toyota Cup team. When he and Jack get together C. Bell talks about his progress at JGR and shares his secret “Bucket List” ride.

This post Memorial Day Weekend Wind Tunnel Episode includes highlights from Monaco, Charlotte and Indianapolis.In addition, the eclectic guest list features an 11 year old, an IndyCar Rookie, a Daytona 500 winner and a former racer turned track ownerMichael McDowell and his Front Row Motorsports Mustang has been on a roll in 2022. After His Daytona 500 win and a playoff spot one year ago. McDowell has shown what those accomplishments have done for his performances this season. His conversation with jack tackles that benefit as well as his outlook for the rest of the season.More than 10 years ago, Curtis Francois rescued Gateway International Raceway from the demolition Ball and started a transformation of the facility into World Wide Technology Raceway. He and Jack visit and focus on the finish line of that decade long development will cross when the St. Louis area speedway hosts its very first NASCAR Cup Series race this weekend.Juncos Hollinger Racing is a  single car Indy team that has been making a lot of noise this season with their rookie driver from Great Britain, Callum Ilott. Jack checks in with the former Ferrari development driver and they drill down into his decision to come stateside and how he and the team rebound from his Indy 500 crash.You will also meet an 11 year old youngster named Wyatt Flowers,  who went from watching NASCAR on TV in his Palmer Alaska home  to a rudimentary track in his back yard  to a Championship at Alaska Raceway Park. 

In 2001 a young Brazilian driver name Helio Castroneves arrived at the corner of 16th St and Georgetown Rd. in Speedway Indiana. Twenty years later, Helio Castroneves joined racing's most exclusive Club becoming the only the 4th driver in IndyCar history to win the Greatest Spectacle in racing FOUR times.And this week Castroneves is at the precipice of joining another club….a club of one. As he chases a 5th 500 win.In this week's Wind Tunnel Episode Jack and Helio trace the energetic divers IndyCar career from the beginning. It is a career that is marked by success casted from happenstance, tragedy and indictment.You'll learn how all that has changed  the driver known as "SPIDER MAN" and how he believes that it will fuel his drive for five.You'll also meet a 2nd generation driver who hopes to go one better than his dad. Scott Riggs is a Virginian late Model Legend. His winning performances played a role in his son Layne Riggs's decision to follow his dad onto the short track late model scene.Layne is already a proven winner on the circuit including a pair of late Model wins at the South Boston Speedway last weekend, but his goal this season is a NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Racing Series National Championship. Something that his father never accomplished.He and Jack unpack Layne's approach to racing, his goals and the impact  of following a father.   

After a week's delay due to IT, computer and other assorted issues, Episode 15 is up and ready for your listening pleasure. The episode examines driving forces that serve as the foundation of passion. For each guest that drive is unique; connected to them in such a way that it is their ultimate compass.For Max & Jennifer Siegel, an overwhelming need created their Rev Racing team. They wanted to create a platform where minorities might get the helping hand be it a driving career, a career as a crew member or simply a member of the racing industry. When Max visited with Jack. The unpacked that mission statement,Along the way, Seigel shared his vision as well as his report card on NASCAR's Drive for Diversity program.19 year old Carson Hocevar has a dream. Like many his age, Carson has his sights set on a career in NASCAR's Cup Series. He's presently in his  second full time season in the Camping World Truck Series where he and his Niece Motorsports Chevy are making a lot of noise on the circuit. A pair of consecutive runner-up finishes  in the last two races as well as his entertaining demeanor outside his truck is winning him legions of fans, When he stops by for his Wind Tunnel visit we  will talk about his burning drive to succeed. We also trace his emerging fan signature… his assorted hats that he wears during driver introductions.  Santino Ferrucci burst onto the IndyCar racing scene several years ago and already has earned a reputation as a brash, fearless and fast racer. The Connecticut native now living in the Dallas Ft. Worth area returns for a “one off” drive in this year's upcoming Indianapolis 500. Several weeks ago he served notice that his Dryer & Reinbold effort should be counted as a legitimate race winning contender. His Wind Tunnel visit is spiced by Santino's candid and sometimes humorous self-assessments.All that plus a comprehensive review of 14 days of motorsports action for the worlds of NASCAR, Advance Auto Parts Weekly Racing Series and the NTT IndyCar Series. 

This week, Wind Tunnel visits with a California Teen whose sights are set on climbing up NASCAR's ladder to the top rung; the Cup Series. Jack visits with an IndyCar Series and “500” champion that started out stocking shelves in his father's grocery store in France. And, an Xfinity guy that hails from “Sin City”… Las Vegas. And along the way, he has become a fan favorite.18 year old Dylan Zampa a West Coast Late Model ace burning up the Cali short track scene. Like many of his peers, Dylan's dream is to one day ascend to the very top of the NASCAR and enjoy a career in NASCAR's Cip Series. He and Jack talk about that goal as well as the obstacles that loom along the way that can quickly detour that journey.Simon Pagenaud grew up in France and as a youngster worked in his father's grocery store. To follow his dream Simon moved to America and built his racing resume to the point that he became part of one of IndyCar's top operations; team Penske. After winning a Series Title as well as an Indy 500, Simon was ushered out of Team Penske and now finds himself part of Meyer Shank Racing. MSR  provide the ride for Helio Castroneves last year that made the Brazilian a FOUR time Indy 500 Champion and along with Pagenaud, chase another 500 win as well as an NTT IndyCar title. Jack's visit with Simon centers on the game plan as well as Pagenaud's role at MSR.When Noah Gragson moved East from his Nevada home, he found himself for the first time, miles away from his friends and family. He and Jack talk about how Noah has kept those ties alive as he chases a NASCAR Xfinity Championship driving the number 9 Camaro for Dale Earnhardt's JRM team.2They also examine the evolution of Noah's race craft and his obsession with “buying in bulk”.

This week's “Wind Tunnel” epsiode goes global as Jack visits with foriegn born drivers who chase their dreams in the U.S.Daniel Suarez was raised in Monterrey Mexico.  As a kid, he dreamed of a NASCAR career and quickly moved up the NASCAR Mexico ladder  eventually moving to the NASCAR Xfinity Series where he snared the Xfinity Championship in his 2nd season.He moved to Cup the following year and last season, he joined TrackHouse Racing.He and Jack  unpack the TrackHouse story and Daniel's aims for 2022.His real name is Rinus van Kalmthout but to IndyCar fans he's simply RInus Veekay part of the Ed Carpenter team. Veekay became an IndyCar winner when the Dutchman captured the GMR G.P. last year on the Indy road course. Rinus shares with Jack where he thinks he has matured as a driver, where he believes his team is much improved and a novel technique he is using to better “connect” with his team strategist.Akinori Ogata moved to the United States from his home country of Japan in  2003 He knew little about American culture and moved to North Carolina with the goal of becoming a NASCAR success. After almost 20 years Ogata scored his first career NASCAR win just a few weeks ago at the Hickory Motor Speedway.

This week's guests are about as diverse as possible. Josef Newgarden has snared the last 2 IndyCar events first with an electrifying last lap last corner win over his Penske teammate Scott McLaughlin at Texas and then backed it up by capturing the Acura GP of Long Beach.He and Jack talk about his back – to -back wins and Team Penske's off season improvements. Josef also shares a moment that happened the day before the race that left him hungrier than ever.The Advance Auto Parts Victory Lap features  teenager Brenden “Butterbean” Queen. Brenden kicked off the 2022 Weekly season and Larry King Law's Langley Speedway Easter weekend with a come from behind win the season opening 100 lap special for the track's Late ModelsIf you recall, Brenden visited last season and this time around, He  talks about where he feels his “racecraft” has improved.Yevgen Sokolovoskiy was born in Odessa Ukraine. His passion for racing was nurtured on Motorcycles but 2 years ago he transitioned to 4 wheels when he joined the NASACR Euro Series when he became part of the Marko Stipp racing team.Life for Yevgen since Ukraine was invaded has been one where he keeps trying to balance his  passion for racing with his loyalties to his home in the Ukraine. It is an enlightening conversation that  casts  a different light upon world events.

This week is a little departure from the normal format. But it features a free wheeling, visit with a guy who loves racing and loves NASCAR But does not shy away from saying what he thinks. And, a high school teacher that blends his passion for education with his passion for auto Racing.You will meet Bill Hribar, General Manager of  NASCAR's newest Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series Track The Jennerstown Speedway. He and Jack discuss Jennerstown's History, it's commitment to the community and the rich heritage that is Jennerstown Speedway.They also unpack the track's 2022 plans and how Hribar spends his time away from the classroom overseeing the track that he grew up watching his heroes from the grandstands.And Then, It's ALL BOWYER – NO LIMITS. Clint Boyer shares how he went from punching a time clock at his father's Muffler Shop to his current job on Fox Tv's NASCAR coverage . He and Jack's conversation is a wide ranging one with no limits and no filter. Just vintage Clint Bowyer. Along the way, you will hear Boyer give his opinion on NASCAR's NextGen Car and why he thinks the industry still needs to address some issues with the car especially on the short track.And speaking of short tracks, you'll want to hear Clint Bowyer's story about the only trophy that he keeps in his man cave.

This week's Wind Tunnel features a trio of guests who will give you some insight into the passion of auto racing.Tim Brown has called Bowman Gray Stadium ALL his life. From sitting in the grandstands watching Grandpa tackle that flat ¼ miler to his record setting 11 Advance Auto Parts Track Championships.But Brown's passion stretches beyond his own racing. He is a crucial member of Roush-Fenway-Keselowski Racing as well. I think you will discover after listening to him, that the key to racing success is the same regardless of the discipline.Ryan Blaney grew up watching his dad Dave Blaney steer his way to the very top of NASCAR's pyramid. And now, Ryan is there as well, driving the Team Penske Mustang number 12.This weekend at Martinsville Blaney carries the colors of Advance Auto Parts for the first time this season and in addition to he and I talking about that, we also unpack his thoughts about the new NASCAR NextGen car.One year ago, Dane driver Christian Lundgaard was immersed in a pursuit of a Formula One career. He was part of Alpine's driver development program when he took a holiday in the US to try his hand in the IndyCar Harvest GP on the Indy Road Course, driving for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. He impressed the entire IndyCar Paddock with his performance and earned a ride with RLL for this year's IndyCar campaign. That meant that he had to add oval racing to his race craft and I visit with him after in his very first Oval Race, The Expel 375 at the mile and half Texas Motor Speedway. He shares his thoughts on that and we talk about his expectations this weekend in his very first Acura GP on the streets of Long Beach.

In this week's episode, you meet two drivers that forged their passion for racing at a very early age. For one, it led to his becoming on of racing's greatest of all time. For the other,  it ignited a desire to join his father as a champion.Jason Myers grew up watching his father Billy win three Advance Auto Parts Limited Sportsman Championships at South Boston Speedway. So there was never a  doubt that Jason would follow his dad and chase So Bo titles.He and Jack trace his progress and his plan to notch his first Sportsman title at South Boston this season.Jimmie Johnson was a youngster in El Cajon, California when he was bitten by the tracing bug.From motorcycles to off road racing Johnson worked up the ladder eventually reaching the stock car racing pinnacle, NASCAR's Cup Series.Over his stock car career, Jimmie earned a record tying 7 Cup Championships equaling the  tally set by both Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt, Sr.After walking away from the NASCAR world, Johnson tackled IndyCars, running the Series' road courses last season while attempting to acquire the skill set necessary to excel.When he and Jack sit down, Jimmie shares his progress and why he decided to challenge himself and compete full time this season on the NTT IndyCar circuit.

This week's episode highlights the young generation of drivers that are making their mark in the industry.Despite their youth, Jack's guests have already made their mark in their respective disciplines.Jordan Taylor was raised in the sport of IMSA Road Racing. He has already scored decisive wins and championships in an assortment of road racing endurance cars. His most recent win, a decisive victory, came last weekend in the Mobil1 !2 Hours of Sebring presented by Advance Auto Parts in IMSA's GTD Pro category driving America's muscle car – THE CHEVROLET CORVETTE!During his visit, JT explains his passion for road racing and shares with Jack his secret “Bucket  List” goal.Daniel Sylvestri is a  20 year old Virginia Tech student who has already served notice that he is a force in NASCAR's Late Model ranks. Part of Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series National Champion Peyton Sellers racing operation, Sylvestri shares his 2022 season goals that center on a track title at his “home track”He and Jack also discuss how Daniel balances his “Hokie” college life with his NASCAR career.Kyle Kirkwood is one of the NTT IndyCar Series' amazing rookies class. Racing since he was 4 years old, he is the ONLY driver in IndyCar History to score wins in every rung of IndyCar's ladder system.He's part of the AJ Foyt IndyCar operation and early this season and this Jupiter, Fl driver has displayed considerable muscle wheeling Foyt's famous ROCKIT #14The conversation is not just about racing. Kyle shares with Jack why he is such a devoted surfer and how important having that outlet is to him.

This week's Wind Tunnel Episode brings together a driver who's career was rejuvenated at the age of 45, A driver who upset the best at the age of 16 and a driver who went from playing Tuba at age 9 to Daytona 500 Champion at 23.What do you do when as a 9 year old your music teacher says you will never have a career in motorsports? Austin Cindric shares his answer when he and Jack visit. They unpack his Bronze Medal performance in the 2014 ESPN X-Games as well as his early racing career that seemed to point him towards IndyCars.From the Tuba to the Daytona 500, Cindric has not had it easy despite a family racing heritage. Jack and Austin unpack that as well as what winning the Daytona 500 as a rookie does to the rest of a rookie's first Cup season. When then 16 year old Landon Pembleton scored the win last fall in Martinsville's ValleyDale 300 he earned more than a Martinsville Grandfather Clock. That victory in one of Late Model racing's most prestigious events accelerated the youngster's career up the NASCAR ladder. He and Jack talk about his ARCA opportunity with Venturini Motorsports in 4 races this season. They also unpack his relationship with NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Racing Series National Champion Peyton Sellers and despite running regularly at South Boston Speedway his refusal to eat one of So Bo's famous fried baloney sandwiches. It's been a storybook 12 months for Helio Castroneves. After being away from a regular IndyCar drive for several years, the “Dancing With The Stars” champion looks back on his amazing Indianapolis 500 win last season that put him into the rarified air of 4 time 500 Champions.He and Jack talk about that moment and then his Rolex 24 win this past January and his new full time “hustle” with Meyer Shank Racing on the 2022 NTT IndyCar circuit.Helio also makes his case for a drive in next year's Daytona 500.

This week's episode features a story about how the newest and rapidly growing financial corner, Crypto currency saved the season for one of IndyCar's most popular drivers, how a teen moves up the NASCAR ladder with the aid of Kyle Busch and TRD and how a comment made by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, ignited an effort by one of NASCAR's top car owners to take action.It looked like 2022's NTT IndyCar Series would not include fan favorite and native Hoosier Conor Daly. The stepson of Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles and son of F1 and Indy veteran Derrick Daly has been chasing his Indy dream for almost a decade. But as the off-season drew to a close, he found himself without a steady ride and exploring other racing disciplines. That's when Todd Ault and Bitnile stepped in and backed the Carmel Indiana native for a fulltime ride in the #20 Ed Carpenter Racing Chevy. Jack and Conor unpack that story and drill into Conor's passionate dedication to an IndyCar career.For the last couple of years, teenager Sammy Smith has focused on the best way to fulfill his dream and earn a spot in the Cup Series. Jack and he talk about the importance of his association with Kyle Busch Motorsports and TRD's Driver Development program while honing his “race craft” behind the wheel of a Super Late Model and NASCAR's Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series tracks.We have all watched as Russia wages war on Ukraine. For NASCAR owner Richard Childress, watching was not an option. Especially after the Hall of Famer hear Ukrainian President tell the World the he “didn't need a ride out his country. He needed AMMO”Jack and RC discuss Childress's efforts with Ammo Inc to meet that need.In addition, they talk about how Childress went from a privateer NASCAR driver to one of the sport's leading racing operations and  a new sporting venture that Childress is set to launch. 

This week's Wind Tunnel, brings together a trio of drivers, that while they may have different career goals, have a common denominator. Passion.After winning a pair of Xfinity Titles, Tyler Reddick appears poised for. Breakout season in NASCAR's Cup Series. He and Jack discuss Tyler's racing style and his efforts to hone his race craft and deliver to Richard Childress Racing a Cup Victory.They also talk about Reddick's in-car radio personality that mixes serious conversation with disarming and sometimes humorous comments.Preston Peltier started his racing career in the Southeast and moved to Colorado. One of the very best short track racers in America, Peltier became the first NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series winner when he wheeled his Super Late Model to Victory in Tucson Speedway's  Chilly Willy 150. Jack reviews that win with Preston and learns why Peltier calls his fellow competitors “Frenimies”With IndyCar getting their season underway this past weekend, Jack checks in on Arrow McLaren SP ace, Pato O'Ward who returns to the team pairing up with Felix Rosenquist. It was a busy off season for the Mexican driver. McLaren head Zack Brown made a deal with Pato last year that, should he win, Brown would give Pato a test in McLaren's F1 car. Pato won at Texas and then guaranteed his test prize by scoring another checkered flag at Detroit. Jack gets the update on O'Ward's F1 outing as well as why he believes that consistency in his team's personnel sets him up for more wins and a Championship this season. O'Ward also explains why he thinks his driving style makes him an “Assassin”. 

In this episode, Jack is joined by retired NASCAR Cup star and current NBC NASCAR Analyst, Jeff Burton. He and “The Mayor” unpack the Daytona 500, the NextGen car, his son Harrison's performance and Burton's mission as head of the NASCAR Driver Advisory Council.Brittany Zamora has been wheeling race cars since the age of 4 and her resume is an impressive one. Regional, state and Track Championships in the Pacific Northwest and now an opportunity to pursue her dream as Rackly WAR's Super Late Model efforts. She and Jack discuss her career, her race craft and the impact that her joining Busch Light' $10 Million “Accelerate Her” program that aims to advance the careers of female drivers.As the IndyCar community prepares to drop the flag on their '22 season, the Road To Indy Indy Lights Series has a new driver/team effort that highlights IndyCar's Race for Equality and Change. After parlaying wins and Trans Am titles and a victory in Tony Stewart's SRX Series, Ernie Francis, Jr. gets the nod to wheel an Indy Lights car for minority owned Force Indy. Jack discusses Francis' season outlook as well as Ernie's role representing the African American community in IndyCar.

The sports landscape has been very full with SuperBowl 56 this past weekend and the Bejing Olympics. But, the racing world is ratcheting up as well.All eyes are focused on Daytona Beach Florida as NASCAR's top 3 series tackle the 2.5 mile Daytona International Speedway with Trucks on Friday, Xfinity on Saturday and then the DAYTONA 500 Sunday for the Cup Series.Rusty Marcus who is the General Manager of the New Smyrna Speedway drops in for a visit and shares the track's 50 year Speedweek tradition that sees the track host short trackers from around America  in their version of Speedweeks in the annual World Series of Ashpalt Racing on the high banked half miler.Jack visits with the Competition Director of Stewart Haas Racing, Greg Zipadelli and we talk about this next gen car as well as SHR's 2022 outlook. “Zippy” as he is known in the industry also shares some insight into what the future might be for newly signed fill in driver Ryan Preece. And old friend, Alex Palou swings by. One year ago, the smiling Spaniard was just getting to know his new Chip Ganassi IndyCar Team and now he is ending his off season as the Series Champion. You don't want to miss my conversation with Alex. In it he explains how he uses donuts of all things to reward his team for success. 

In Episode 2, Jack checks in with Meyer Shank Racing's leader, Michael Shank and the two review the stunning win at IMSA's 2022 kickoff event, the Rolex 24. Shank also updates his outlook for not only this year's Acura campaign in IMSA but also the debut of Meyer Shank's two car Indy Car effort with Indy 500 champs Simon Pagenaud and Helio Castroneves.PRN's “At The Track” host Lenny Batycki visits and he and Jack reflect on the “Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum” and what it might mean for NASCAR's Advance Auto Parts Weekly Racing Series. Batycki also handicaps the '22 short track scene.Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip drops by and he an Jack reflect on their times together at Junior Johnson's operation. Darrell also reveals the how and why he came up with his signature phrase Boogity Boogity Boogity. He and Jack also peel back the real story behind Waltrip's decision to walk away from his role at NASCAR on Fox.

Maybe the biggest offseason news centered on NASCAR's decision to move their Clash event from Daytona to the LA Memorial Coliseum on a ¼ mile flat track. This historic event is just days away and Jack checks in with NASCAR'S Dave Allen who is overseeing the event while also prepping Auto Club Speedway where he's president for the Cup Series post Daytona 500 western swing. He also visits with Southern California's unofficial racing Historian Harold Osmer . Osmer is the author of “Where they Raced” a comprehensive compilation of racing in Southern California. I think you might be surprised to learn that auto racing was part of the Coliseum's early days.Peyton Sellers parlayed his 2021 National title into a footnote in NASCAR's home tracks records. Peyton's First Weekly Racing Series national title came in 2005 when he became the Youngest driver to earn a NASCAR Championship. Last year???? Well, that crown made him the OLDEST driver as well. Peyton and Jack talk about his 2022 plans and also how he is helping other drivers raise their game and polish their race craft.

In this final Episode of Season One, Jack and his guests reflect on the 2021 NASCAR Premier Series seasons and the Champions; Ben Rhodes in Trucks, Daniel Hemric in Xfinity and Kyle Larson in Cup.Each Champion has his own unique story and path to the title.NASCAR on Fox's Vince Welch is the voice of the Cramping World Trucks and he and Jack reflect on the truck's season that saw 12 different winners.MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR's Dave Moody stops by to review the Xfinity Series season as well as the story book saga of the new Champion, Daniel Hemric. They talk about Hemric's last lap, last turn pass that earned him his first career win in the Series after 10 runner-up finishes.  Rick Allen, NBC's NASCAR anchor joins Jack as they review the fairy tale season for Kyle Larson. A little over a year ago, Larson lost his ride in the Cup Series after he uttered a racist comment while competing in an on line virtual racing event. It changed the El Cajon Californian's life and with the support of Rick Hendrick found redemption.And, PRN's “At The Track” host Lenny Batycki also checks in and shares his perspective on the short track community's '21 campaign as well as singling out some drivers likely to be part of the 2022 national racing landscape. 

In this Bonus Episode you will meet an eclectic mix of guests.Jack ventures into the world of endurance racing when he visits with Dane Cameron, driver of the DPI Acura from Meyer Shank Racing. Dane   will give you a look into the Weather Tech IMSA world and shares  why compromise is the foundation to success.Streaming video has been on the rise and in the world of racing, the streaming service Flo Racing has provided a valuable asset to the world of short track racing. Michael Rigsby Flo Racing's chief talks with Jack and he will tell you why and how Flo has grown to become an industry leader.Patrick Patton saw a need and he has filled it. Patton is the owner of a collectible website, RACER COLLECT. It's an internet storefront where drivers and teams post both conventional and unconventional memorabilia. Jack vistits with Patrick along with IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe  about RACER COLLECT and you'll learn how it connects you with your favorite driver.And finally, Jack talks to the man behind the Hendrick Cars.com #5 Camaro on the NASCAR Cup circuit, Cliff Daniels. You'll learn how Cliff took Mr. H's newest driver, Kyle Larson and guided him to NASCAR's regular season Cup title, 8 wins and a spot in the Championship race at Phoenix.  

In this Episode, Jack introduces you to NASCAR's Advance Auto Parts National Champions.Each shares with Jack their journey to the title and in doing so, provides a look at the passion that defines the short track racing world. Peyton Sellers was once the youngest National champion ever crowned by NASCAR. But, that was 16 years ago. Sellers shares his path to this year's Division 1 Championship and track titles at Virginia's  South Boston and Dominion Speedways. He also explains how last year's COVID-19 season provided him with the plan to chase that title this season.David Greenslit raced his  street stock to his 2nd Division II National Title competing on New Hampshire's Claremont, Hudson, Lee USA and Monadnock Speedways. Last year he won the crown by a margin of just 2 points. It was another close battle this season for Greenslit. When he visited with Jack he shared the story behind his 8 point victory this season and why he chooses to race in short track “support division.Division III Champion, Chad Baxter tied down 6 wins at Massachusetts' Seekonk Speedway The track was closed all last season due to COVID-19 and Baxter shares how he incorporated that “lost season” into his first National Title this year.And, PRN's At The Track Host, Lenny Batycki weighs in on this Championship class of 2021. Jack and Lenny discuss how NASCAR's Division IV Champion Tom McCarthy continued his family's racing legacy staying close to home at Michigan's Berlin Raceway. They also discuss another racing family that saw action at Iowa's Adamas County Speedway and Nebraska's I-80 Speedway. Chris Vanausdale took down his first NASCAR Title in Division V by 16 points

In this "Bonus Episode", Jack visits with three Champions. Two past and one newly crowned. Join Jack as he visits with NASCAR Hall of Famer, Bobby Labonte, Retired IndyCar Championship driver Paul Tracy and the 2021 NTT IndyCar Series Champion Alex Palou.After you listen to their thoughts, you will see a common thread to all of them that defines and fuels their passion.Bobby Labonte stepped away from NASCAR's Cup Series in 2016 with a Cup Championship and 21 wins. He was named to the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2020.  Labonte still scratches his “Racing Itch” wheeling Late Models and Modifieds on the short tracks. Bobby shares with Jack his reasons for still getting behind the wheel. He also gives his opinion on NASCAR's direction and its future.NBC's Paul Tracy knows firsthand the emotions that rise and fall in a Championship chase. During his IndyCar career he surfed those waves of highs and lows. Paul and Jack talk about Palou's season long drive as well as the outlook in the IndyCar World for 2022.Alex Palou recounts his drive to the Astor Cup and the top of the NTT IndyCar Series Pyramid. Discover how this Spaniard went from an uncertain future one year ago to "Champion" this year.And, Jack rattles some cages with this episode's “My Opinion” segment when he “calls out” America's Racing TV coverage.

This first Bonus Episode of Wind Tunnel includes a mix of interviews that might not have enjoyed the focus during Wind Tunnel's first season. NASCAR's Truck Series end round 1 of their playoffs and Jack visits with Stewart Friesen who hopes to be part of the Series Playoff 2nd  Round. In addition to his Halmar Toyota, Freisen and Jack talk about Dirt vs pavement as well as why Stewart's Dirt Modified program is so vital to him. Jack visits with Doug Boles, President of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway  Doug sheds some insight into his boss, Roger Penske. He details “The Captain's” vision and the impact on the “Greatest Race Course In The World” now that it is fully immersed in the “Penske Way” Matthew Dillner grew up on Long Island NY going to races at the now defunct Islip Speedway. Today, He along with Dale Earnhardt Jr, take NBC Peacock viewers back to tracks that have become Ghosts!  On NBC Peacock's “Lost Speedways” Series. Jack and Matthew discuss the origins of his passion for ghost tracks and how Dale, Jr. became involved. And Jack drags out his “soap box” to opine on Kyle Bush's Darlington incident.

In this week's Episode, Jack visits with 2 drivers from the opposite side of the globe but both with exactly the same dedication to pushing themselves to be the very best at their craft.Romain Grosjean has part of the surging popularity for the NTT IndyCar Series. His move from more than a decade in the Formula One World was couched in his final race there when he crashed in the Bahrain GP last November and escaped the fiery wreckage that left us all believing in miracles. Jack talks to Romain about that crash, his decision to join the IndyCar Series and what lies ahead for him in 2022.New Hampshire is thousands of miles away from the F1 world and the IndyCar world as well. But that's where Todd Patnode of Swazey, NH. pilots his NASCAR Modified on the Granite State's tight little bullrings like Hudson, Claremont and Monadnock Speedway. Todd is the Advance Auto Parts Victory Lap driver and you'll learn what the 50 year old recently told his wife about his possible retirement from racing.Steve Letarte started his romance with Auto Racing sweeping the floors of his father's race car business in Cornish Maine. From there he joined Hendrick Motorsports at the age of 16 and rose to crew chief there for drivers like Jeff Gordon & Dale Jr. Steve shares how Rick Hendrick forced his decision to leave the operation for a television career.And as the motorsports family mourns the passing of Robin Miller just weeks after the passing of another icon, Bob Jenkins, Jack reflects on Miller's life and legacy.

In this week's Episode, Jack visits with Bobby Gunther-Walsh who . Monday Through Friday, is the a radio talk show host but on Saturday Nights, buckles up and chases checkered flags at Pennsylvania's Grandview Speedway. Arrow McLaren SP co-owner Sam Schmidt visits and explains why he has not allowed  a catastrophic racing accident that left him a paraplegic,  diminish his love for IndyCars.  He also shares with Jack how that crash also ignited within Sam an equally passionate dedication to find a cure for spinal injuries.They call him “Young Money” and 2021 has been all “Money” for this Hendrick Motorsports Cup driver. During his visit with Jack NASCAR Cup's Kyle Larson sheds light on what drives him to succeed and win regardless of the car or racing discipline. Kyle also explains to Jack what it will take for him to tackle racing in a future Indy 500.

In this week's episode Jack visits with one of the top guns from the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Justin Allgaier. They talk about Justin's journey up the ladder to NASCAR's Premier level following a path that was designed by his faith.  He also explains how a chance meeting in Pocono as he was rushing to driver introductions saved his dream.In the Advance Auto Parts Victory Lap, Langley Speedway's defending track champion Brenden Queen visits and explains the background behind his nickname “ButterBean” as well as what is his ultimate racing goal.And, Jack pays tribute to Bob Jenkins. Bob was a friend and his career spanned NASCAR, IndyCar, Sports Cars and even Formula One. He  lost his battle with Cancer last week and the entire racing family mourns his passing.

In this episode, Jack visits with Chip Ganassi. He explains the rationale behind the sale of his NASCAR Cup team to TrackHouse Racing at season's end. Ganassi also explains why he “likes winners” as well as his vision of the future.TrackHouse  Racing president, Ty Norris visits and provides the back story about that Ganassi Racing purchase. The veteran racing executive also provides insight into TrackHouse's mission both on and off the track.In the Advance Auto Parts Victory Lap Lenny Batycki, host of “At The Track” on the Performance Racing Network gives a detailed overview and analysis of the current state of things in the world of short track racing.And Jack's “Story Time” centers on a day when Chip Ganassi, his then wife, Paul Newman and Robert Redford took to the track for a match race that produced a moment that Ganassi will never forget.

In this Episode, Jack visits with Tony Stewart, NASCAR Hall of Famer, former Cup and IndyCar champion and most recently, the inaugural SRX champion. “Smoke” shares an assortment of opinions from the direction of NASCAR, its' “Gen 7” race cars and the overall health of short track racing to some of his biggest concerns about racing's future.In the Advance Auto Parts Victory Lap segment, Jack talks to Nate Walton, a driver who has made his passion for short track racing at the Berlin Raceway a family affair.His dad is his crew chief and his mom his spotter. And for Nate Walton, 2021 is shaping up as an opportunity to snare another Berlin Raceway track title.And, in “Story Time” Jack shares a story about a night that Tony Stewart showed up at his family's  Stafford Speedway.

In this episode, IndyCar Driver Alex Palou returns to talk about his season so far which has him atop the IndyCar Championship Standings with 6 races left on the season. Jack also plays a little “Fast Takes” with the Spaniard Recently NASCAR was selected by Sports Business Journal as the 2020 Sports League of the Year after they literally wrote the manual for Sports returning to action during the Covid 19 pandemic. NASCAR's Sr. VP of Strategic Development, Ben Kennedy visits, He and Jack talk about that award and NASCAR's future direction.Rick Pannell has been racing Late Models at the Kingsport Speedway for more than 20 years. He has never won a race and in fact, over those two decades he has led only 1 lap. Pannel takes centerstage in this week's Advance Auto Parts Victory lap segment for an accomplishment that spotlights his incredible short track racing passion. And in this week's story time segment, Jack shares a saga that rivals John Candy's movie “Planes Trains and Automobiles”.

In this episode Jack visits with NTT IndyCar's Marcus Ericsson who drives the Huski Chocolates Honda. They discuss Ericsson's recent first career IndyCar win.  They talk about Ericsson's Chip Ganassi team, and why he thinks IndyCar racing is far more rewarding than Formula One for drivers.The Advance Auto Parts Victory Lap features Army Veteran Jeff Sarver who races at La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway. He talks about how racing has kept him grounded and how he is connected to the Oscar Winner movie “The Hurt Locker”.Chip Ganassi Racing's Ross Chastain traces his journey from his family's Florida watermelon farm to NASCAR's elite Cup Series. He and Jack discuss What Ross terms his “most disappoint moment” in his racing career. He also reacts to Kyle Busch's recent criticism following the Quaker State 400 in Atlanta.In Jack's “Story Time, Jack shares a story about Evil Knievel and a hot summer night where Jack's dad and the motorcycle Daredevil locked horns.