The Skinny with Rico & Ken

This week the guys sit down with 6 time World Champ, Clay Millican. From his humble beginnings, to his run as the winningest Top Fuel driver of all time in IHRA with 52 National Event wins, we cover the career of one of Drag Racings best. Sit back and relax as we hit the loud peddle on The Skinny. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the guys visit with perhaps the greatest racing driver you've never heard of...Tommy Byrne. Tommy's early days in Ireland had no aspirations of ever becoming a driver. By chance, he was given an opportunity and so the story begins. From the slowest to the fastest in the same season in Formula 1, this is The Skinny on Tommy Byrne. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the guys sit down with 199, the legendary Travis Pastrana. The conversation stay pretty comical the entire show. Great stories from Travis' youth to his most recent "incident'. Sit back, relax, perhaps take an aspirin and enjoy The Skinny. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the guys visit with one of the young guns in the NHRA, Austin Prock. Son of legendary crew chief Jimmy Prock, Austin returns to a full time ride with John Force for the 2022 season. Learn about his start and his rise as we get The Skinny. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the guys sit down with one of racing's royalty, Tony Stewart is in the house. The conversation covers everything from SRX to NHRA and it's classic Smoke. Sit back, relax and enjoy The Skinny Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the guys sit down with Rico Abreu, fresh off his third place finish at this years Chili Bowl. Abreu is the 2014 USAC Midget Series Champion and won back to back Chili Bowls in 2015 and 2016. He talks about his career, his future and the wait list at the families winery. Join us now for The Skinny. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the guys sit down with 2022 Chili Bowl winner Tanner Thorson. Thorson was the 22nd driver to win the acclaimed "Golden Driller" out of a field of 381. Enjoy reliving the week of exciting action from Tulsa Oklahoma. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Rico sits down with long time friend and 3 time Pro Bowler with the Raiders, Lincoln Kennedy. Lincoln discusses the NFL, things he likes to do to relax and shares some off field antics while playing for the Raiders. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Ken spends time with Drag Boat great "Fast" Eddie Knox. For years, Eddie Knox was one of the top drag boat racers behind the wheel of his 10,000 horsepower Problem Child. These days Eddie takes things a bit slower. The guys talk boats, cars and of all things golf. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Ken visits with Off Road racing ace Kyle Leduc. From his early days when he was nicknamed The Kid, to his 2020 hiring at Chip Ganassi Racing, we talk all things dirt with the World Champ. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Ken sits down with WoO great Paul McMahan. From his roots in racing to his violent crash at the Knoxville Nationals., we cover the awesome career of the 1995 Open Wheel Driver of the Year. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the guys talk with Off Road legend Rob MacCachren. MacCachren talks about his recent win at this years Baja 1000 along with the changes he's seen in his illustrious career. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the guys visit with Bob Dillner, long time racing personality, now commentator, host and reporter for MAV TV. From growing up in a racing family to his carreer in motorsports, we discuss the range of his broadcast carreer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the guys sit down with Impact Racing's Ben O'Connor. Get a peek on how driver safety and safety developments happen at one of racing's top safety companies Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys talk with author Ted Woerner and Angela Savage about her life after losing her father Swede in a crash at the Indy 500. Angela was not yet born when Savage passed away. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the guys sit down with AMA, Supercross and Off Road champ Ricky Johnson. Take a look back at the legends career. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the guys spend time with one of off-road's early crossover pioneers, Cameron Steele. The hall-of-famer talks desert racing and all things Baja. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys sit down with accomplished racing talent Geoff Brabham. Geoff shares stories of his father, Sir Jack Brabham, along with memories of his storied career.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Baughman, Senior Director of Track Safety and Medical Services for IndyCar, talks with the guys about topics ranging from the aeroscreen to his trip to ground zero after the 9/11 attack. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Skinny we take a dive into the world of sports cars. Toyota's Jack Hawksworth and "Shaggy" discuss the complexity of one of racings toughest forms of competition. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week the guys talk to the man with the best job in racing. From a small town in Indiana to the Racing Capital of the World, Doug Boles has achieved the ultimate dream job: President of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Skinny with Rico and Ken racing podcast we get the blues. NHRA entertainer and blues great Sammy Eubanks joins the guys for a walk through his musical world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Skinny with Rico and Ken we delve into the archives to revisit some great moments with some great guests. Johnny Rutherford, Ken Schrader, Scott Dixon and more. It's a very tasty Skinny Bites episode for you to digest! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Motorsports Hall-of-Famer Paul Page joins the guys for more stories about his iconic life and career. This is part 2 of a special 2-part conversation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Motorsports Hall-of-Famer Paul Page joins the guys for a look back on his iconic life and career. This is part 1 of a special 2-part conversation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The racing world lost one of it's larger-than-life figures this week. The Skinny with Rico and Ken shares the time they spent with Robin Miller in this special tribute. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Skinny with Rico and Ken…Buddy Kofoid and Zeb Wise discuss BC39. The race is held on the 1/4 dirt oval at IMS. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this bonus episode of The Skinny with Rico and Ken, Cole Custer and Chase Elliott discuss all aspects of the first road course race at the Brickyard. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Skinny with Rico and Ken, Chase Briscoe visits the show fresh off the Verizon 200 to talk about the clash with Denny Hamlin at the Brickyard at IMS. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Skinny with Rico and Ken, Ken and guest host Michael Young chat with Meyer Shank Racing's IndyCar driver Jack Harvey. From Nashville, Tennessee to Bassingham, England and all points in-between, get to know one of IndyCar's rising and most personable stars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Skinny…Rico, Ken and Michael head to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Rev Indy 2021. The event raises funds to support Indiana University Health statewide trauma and critical care programs. Not only are there great bands, food and refreshments at the party, but the guys definitely run into a who's-who from the IndyCar paddock. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Skinny with Rico and Ken, Ken and guest host Michael Young sit down with one of Sprint Car's greats: the Macho Man, Brady Bacon. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma native is a 3-time Sprint Car National Champion, winning in 2014, 2016 and 2020. Bacon also became the first ever feature winner at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway dirt track with a victory at the USAC BC39 midget race in 2018. The guys run the gamut talking 4H, flipping, flexing and the future. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby Santos III has established himself as one of the most diversified short-track drivers in the country. He is a 10-time USAC Silver Crown winner, a NASCAR Whelen Modified Champion, a veteran in the Little 500, the Night Before the 500, and too many more races/cars to mention. Bobby joins Rico and Ken in the studio to talk about his multifaceted and successful career. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler Courtney has dominated multiple USAC series since 2017, winning over 50 feature events and earning 2 USAC National Championships. Currently driving for Clauson Marshall Racing in the USAC National Midget Series, and racing in both the World of Outlaws and All-Star Sprint Car Series, Tyler joins Rico and Ken in the studio to talk about his ongoing successful career. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Competing in just his second NTT IndyCar season, Alex Palou currently holds first place in the points standings, driving the #10 NTT DATA Honda for Chip Ganassi Racing. Alex talks about his family's support from the very start of his career, his impressions of Barber Motorsports Park and Road America, along with colorful descriptions of what it's like to be behind the wheel at the Indy 500.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At just 19 years old, Corey Heim is a young superstar on the rise. With recent wins in the ARCA Menards Series at Daytona, Talladega and Poconos driving the #20 JBL Toyota Camry for Venturini Motorsports, his passion and dedication is paying off in a big way. Corey also drives the #51 Tundra in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series for Kyle Busch Motorsports. This interview with Corey demonstrates his character, commitment and professionalism that will ensure a bright future for this very talented young man. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elliot Cox is a 13-year-old racer with a dream to become the youngest winner of the Indy 500. He is a Development Driver for Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing Development in their new F4 program. He is also am MPG Motorsports/Will Power Kart Team Driver. In 2018 Elliot founded Driving for Dyslexia, using motorsports as a platform to raise awareness and funds for people with Dyslexia. Dr Joe LaPlaca is the founder of Ares Elite Sports Vision, which combines traditional optometry methods with cutting edge technology in order to help athletes take their game to the elite level. Travis Cox is Elliot's father and President of Ares Elite Sports Vision. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 “Lone Star JR,” Johnny Rutherford, is a member of the exclusive club of race car drivers who have won the Indy 500 three times. During a career that began in 1959, he's competed in Grand National, NASCAR Cup, IROC, and he won the 1965 USAC Sprint Car Championship as well as the 1980 CART Championship. He's an inductee into the IMS Hall of Fame, the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame, and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame. Motorsports author Bones Bourcier joins Rico and Ken for this fascinating in-studio conversation with a living legend! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After creating a unique fitness and conditioning program for Penske Racing in 1993, Jim Leo soon expanded to form PitFit Training and began working with drivers and teams in several other series. His current roster of champions is a who's who of auto racing, and PitFit Training has grown to become the industry leader in motorsports-specific human performance training. Jim joins Rico and Ken in the studio to share some insider stories and talk about his focused training, conditioning and rehabilitation methods. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ask Ken Schrader to describe himself and he'll say he's a “driver and racer of anything with 4 wheels and a motor.” His long career certainly proves that to be true, with over 700 NASCAR Cup Series races under his belt, along with achievements in xFinity Series, Camping World Truck Series, ARCA Menards Series, USAC Silver Crown and USAC Sprint Car Series. This successful and beloved racing veteran joins Rico and Ken for an entertaining and humorous conversation about his racing adventures and storied career. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two NHRA superstars join Rico and Ken in the studio for an hour of pure energy. Antron Brown is a 3-time NHRA Top Fuel Dragster Champion and the first African-American to win a major auto racing title. With 68 career event titles in Top Fuel and Pro Stock Motorcycles, Antron is a dynamic trailblazer with non-stop enthusiasm and an engaging personality. J.R. Todd made history when he became the first African-American driver to win an NHRA Funny Car Championship. Always a top contender and fan favorite, he has 8 career NHRA Nitro victories and is one of just 17 drivers to earn both Funny Car and Top Fuel wins. Together, these 2 champions team up for a winning episode! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.