Podcast appearances and mentions of Ben Kennedy

Jeff and Jordan are live from Mexico City -- and joined by NASCAR's Ben Kennedy to open the show -- to discuss their experience at NASCAR's first international points race for the Cup Series since 1958.

Tonight, on a Monday night edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Kyle Kirkwood’s winning weekend and the overall race weekend from Long Beach. They also talk about NASCAR’s Ben Kennedy being in attendance at the race. They also talk about what the rest of the season could look like for Kirkwood and Alex Palou. They later talk about the tire strategy played out during the race. Then they talk about the standout weekends from Sting Ray Robb, Kyffin Simpson, and Christian Lundgaard. Later in the first hour of the show, they talk about Felix Rosenqvist being super consistent. They also talk about Team Penske not having stellar qualifying results but making up for it in the race itself. They later talk about the crash between Colton Herta and Jacob Abel in morning warmup. To wrap up wrap up the first hour of the show, they talk about the passing of Larry Henry and look back at his best radio highlights. To start the second hour of the show, they talk about the upcoming Indy 500 open testing along with the latest on the Indy 500 entry list. They also talk about Katherine Legge not competing in this year’s Indy 500 and will shift her focus on NASCAR with sponsorship from e.l.f. Cosmetics. They even talk about the disappointing TV ratings for Long Beach as they competed against NASCAR at Bristol and the Masters, preview the rookies for the Indy 500, and what some TV/race schedules will look like for 2026. Later in the second hour of the program, they talk about the major improvements on the FOX side with graphics and see Will Buxton and Jack Harvey getting more comfortable in their respective roles. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks about Robert Wicken’s IMSA race from Long Beach and what’s next for him. Kevin also talks about his experience in an earthquake and more details on the upcoming Burger Bash! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

E&I Host: Matt Levine, E&I Category Marketing ManagerGuest: Ben Kennedy, Kennedy & Company Managing PartnerExplore the looming challenges in higher education as Ben Kennedy from Kennedy and Company joins E&I's Matt Levine to discuss proposed federal funding cuts. Hear from Ben as he outlines critical issues such as  Pell Grant funding, the elimination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and the impact on university enrollment strategies. Kennedy offers actionable insights for higher education professionals to navigate these challenges and maintain a positive campus experience amid fiscal uncertainties. Relevant Links:E&I Kennedy & Company ContractCooperatively Speaking is hosted by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, non-profit procurement cooperative exclusively focused on serving the needs of education. Visit our website at www.eandi.org/podcast.Contact UsHave questions, comments, or ideas for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Cooperatively Speaking at podcast@eandi.org. This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host(s) or E&I Cooperative Services.

Gold Coast Titans Hooker Sam Verrills talks about playing against Kalyn Ponga, being captained by big Tino and his dream meal! 00:00 Sam Verrils on the Run Home 00:45 Jamie Humphreys handsome 01:15 Healthy shoulder this year 02:30 Sam Verrills cheat meal 02:50 Ben Kennedy had a pizza before a game 03:30 Last game in the schedule 04:05 Takeaways from Des Hassler after the loss 04:50 Good day of training  05:30 Targeting Kalyn Ponga this week 06:30 The return of Tino, what is he like as a leader? 08:00 How do deal with the over call? 09:00 Expecting a baby 10:15 How has Des Hassler been? 11:00 His Masters Meal Listen to The Run Home with Joel and Fletch live every weekday: 3pm AEDT on SEN 1170 AM Sydney 2pm AEST on SEN 693 AM Brisbane Listen Online: https://www.sen.com.au/listen   Subscribe to The Run Home YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@JoelandFletchSEN   Follow us on Social Media! TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@joelfletchsen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelfletchsen X:      https://x.com/joelfletchsen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textGrief is the great universal leveller, we will all experience it at some point in our life. When and how grief comes into our life is something that none of us have any control over. Coping with sudden and unexpected loss is unbelievably difficult.In this episode I talk to Ben Kennedy about his story of grief and loss. Tragically 4 years ago when Ben was aged 32, he suddenly lost his wife Jo and their unborn child. Ben was thrown into unbearable trauma, loss and grief and had a 4 year old son to take care of.Ben uses his story to provide hope for other people who are living with loss and grief. As heartbreaking as his story is, it also filled with invaluable knowledge about how to cope with, survive and live with grief. As ever, this podcast is all about hope and Ben's story provides hope if you are living with grief and loss. I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them.

Corey announces his bold 2025 game plan: on the track, the Stacking Pennies Performance 01 car is set to debut at Daytona; off the track, Corey joins Prime Video as a pre- and post-race analyst.This offseason wasn't short on action —Skip tells stories about Ryan Blaney's wedding weekend in Aspen and Corey recaps his bucket list snowy-sideline adventure at a Bills game.NASCAR's Ben Kennedy drops by to preview The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, and we dive into FS1's new documentary, The Madhouse, premiering Monday 1/27.Stick around as the crew recaps wild silly season moves, previews the 2025 Cup Series, and makes bold predictions you won't want to miss!Episode Rundown:(0:00-7:00) Welcome back to another season of Stacking Pennies! (8:40-12:10) Sideline thrills at the snowy Bills game(12:10-16:08) Ryan Blaney's Aspen wedding extravaganza(16:08-56:40) Announcing Stacking Pennies Performance + NASCAR on Prime Video(56:40-1:07:34) Ben Kennedy previews The Clash at Bowman Gray(1:07:35-1:37:22) Silly season shakeups + 2025 Cup Series predictions

In a category still getting its footing in the consumer consciousness, creating a perfectly flavored cocktail infused with THC/CBD is a task with many layers to it. So explains today's guest, Ben Kennedy, who along with his wife Kristen founded Fable Libations, a Denver-based brand in the growing hemp-derived beverage space. In our conversation Ben talks about how his background in advertising and marketing helped him lay the groundwork for building a brand, and the meticulous process he and his team followed to create the right combination of flavors. He also touches on the challenges in creating a recipe not based on an alcohol counterpart, but a unique drink that requires consumer education and adoption. Finally, we touch on the many legislative changes taking place that impact decisions around distribution and product development, and what's ahead for Fable.Mentioned in this episode:Fable Libations

Adam Peacock, Michael Chammas and Danny Weidler join you to discuss the Ezra Mam incident and what his playing future might look like, Joseph Sua'ali'i's golden ticket to the Wallabies, John Bateman's move from the Tigers and the Kangaroos being kept quiet. Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-rugby-league-podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLApplePodcasts Subscribe on Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLSpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Kennedy, Jim Magilton and Matthew Ferguson join Michael on the show this week. Kennedy reflects on joining Ballymena United, playing under Jim Ervin, beating Larne and preparing for Glentoran challenge as well as advice he would offer young players looking for a move to England, based on his own experience at Stevenage. Jim Magilton discusses Cliftonville's start to the campaign, upcoming games with Loughgall and Linfield, Ronan Hale, new recruits and pays tribute to former boss George Burley. Plus Matthew Ferguson shares why the time was right to make the switch to Bangor, how Lee Feeney has them aiming high and his take on that incredible 9 goal thriller at Newry City last weekend.

00:00-16:45- KB and Marc are joined by charity guest host Ben Kennedy. The kicks off with reactions from Joey Chestnutt's removal from the Nathan's Hotdog Eating Contest, NBA Finals preview, Fever schedule update, and more. 16:45- 22:54- Morning Checkdown 22:54-42:05- KB, Marc, and Ben debate Team USA Chairwoman Jennifer Rizzotti's response to Caitlin Clark not being on the roster. Then, Gold Medalists Zach Apple joins. Apple educates KB, Marc, and Bill on the upcoming swim trials, his career, and more. 42:05-1:12:44- Former Coach Tony Adragna joins. Adragna breaks down the upcoming season for the Indiana Hoosiers, the Hoosiers' offseason, and more. Morning Checkdown. 1:12:44-1:25:41- KB, Marc, and Ben debate which Colt will get the next big contract. Also, a preview of what's ahead for the Fever. 1:25:41-1:29:51- KB, Marc and Ben continue to debate if the Pacers should keep Obi Toppin and if big free agents will come to Indiana. 1:29:51-1:56:48 Indiana Fever GM Lin Dunn joins. Dunn talks about the Fever season to this point, Caitlin Clark and the noise around her, what the Fever need to do, and more. Morning Checkdown. 1:56:48-2:03:48- Pop Quiz 2:03:48-2:17:06- KB, Marc, and Ben wrap up the show with the news of Jerry West's death. The guys also talk the IndyCar Milwaukee test and the hybrid engines for IndyCar that will debut at Mid-Ohio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woodsy sits down with rugby league legend Gorden 'The Raging Bull' Tallis for an in-depth chat about his incredible career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode #47 of "Kenny Conversation" is NASCAR Senior Vice President of Racing Development & Strategy Ben Kennedy! #racing #kennywallace #nascar #benkennedy Brought to you by JEGS! Click here: https://jegs.io/KennyWallace & text KENNY to 36727 to save up to $100! ***thumbnail & b-roll photos by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images courtesy of NASCAR Media JEGS has been in business since 1960. Racers selling to racers. Focusing on American Muscle – but also big product line of automotive tools, garage gear & other performance parts. JEGS is well established with racers of all kinds, including the NHRA, bracket racing, circle track & more! Free shipping on orders over $199. Unrivaled expertise from techs. Millions of parts for every car person's needs. Sign up for their email for exclusive deals!

Today's amazing guest is a top outside sales voice and brings insights from her 20+ years of building, leading, and transforming inside sales organizations. Lori Harmon is the Vice President & Global Head of Business Development at Cloudflare, the leading connectivity cloud company. She is also the author of 42 Rules for Building a High-Velocity Inside Sales Team. Lori joins Host Matt Benelli to share her framework for leading sales teams from the front, the importance of accountability within an organization, and whether great salespeople are born or built.Takeaways:Good salespeople are not just born, provided they are willing to do the work, they can be developed through training and coaching. While certain qualities and characteristics may make someone more naturally inclined to be a seller, it doesn't guarantee success. Hiring salespeople based on gut feelings alone is not recommended. It's important to have a very structured hiring framework to ensure you're getting the right talent.An important part of leading from the front is not asking your team to do anything that you wouldn't be willing to do. This allows you to better understand the challenges faced by the team and enables you to provide better guidance and support. Leaders need to create an environment where individuals are encouraged to own their career paths. This should involve proactive planning, seeking out relevant experience, requesting constructive feedback, and capitalizing on opportunities for advancement.Develop a Personal Board of Directors. Having a team of mentors and advisors can significantly boost an individual's career growth. Leaders should encourage their teams to build their personal board of directors to guide them in their professional development.The fast-paced world of tech sales requires constant skill development. Teams should be provided with continuous training opportunities, which will not only add value to their roles but also aid their personal and professional growth.Relationships are crucial both in sales and your career. Encourage your team to build robust relationships with clients, prospects, and colleagues. Strong relationships lead to better customer retention, more referrals, and a more collaborative workplace.Quote of the Show:“It's huge that you own your career because who else is going to own it?” - Lori HarmonLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorilharmon/ Website: https://www.cloudflare.com/ 42 Rules for Building a High-Velocity Inside Sales Team: https://a.co/d/dNmE9ZR Shoutouts:Brent Adamson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentadamson/ Matt's Interview with Brent Adamson: https://coach2scale.transistor.fm/episodes/re-framing-b2b-sales-brent-adamson-coach2scale-episode-025 Ben Kennedy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benkennedy/ Matt's Interview with Ben Kennedy: https://coach2scale.transistor.fm/episodes/empowering-the-modern-seller-with-ai-ben-kennedy-coach2scale-episode-024 Steve Kerr - Coach of the Golden State WarriorsWays to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yb1wPzUxyrfR0Dx35ym1A Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coach2scale-how-modern-leaders-build-a-coaching-culture/id1699901434 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NvYWNoMnNjYWxlLWhvdy1tb2Rlcm4tbGVhZGVycy1idWlsZC1hLWNvYWNoaW5nLWN1bHR1cmU Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/fd188af6-7c17-4b2e-a0b2-196ecd6fdf77 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/coach2scale-how-modern-leaders-5419703 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Coach2Scale CoachEm™ is the first Coaching Execution Platform that integrates deep learning technology to proactively analyze patterns, highlight the "why" behind the data with root causes, and identify the actions that will ultimately improve business results going forward.  These practical coaching recommendations for managers will help their teams drive more deals, bigger deals, faster deals and loyal customers. Built with decades of go-to-market experience, world-renowned data scientists and advanced causal AI/ML technology, CoachEm™ leverages your existing tech stack to increase rep productivity, increase retention, and replicate best practices across your team.Learn more at coachem.io

Today's guest has over 15 years of experience in strategic sales and leading sales teams focused on customer-first, long-term relationships. He has a passion for value-driven conversations and engagements, and a proven track record of driving SaaS growth and customer satisfaction. He brings s a global perspective from working and living in different countries and cultures, such as Argentina, Spain, Mexico and Costa Rica. Ben Kennedy is the Sales Director at Alation! Ben joins Host Matt Benelli to discuss how to maximize the productivity of a sales team, why more sellers does not equal more sales, and where generative AI can help both sellers and customers.Takeaways:Instead of increasing the number of sellers, companies should focus more on the quality of the sales force, and the suitability of their product or service to the customer profile. Sales leaders, especially the CRO, have a responsibility to work with the CFO and CEO to avoid them from pressuring the sales organization to overhire based on a flawed mindset. Overhiring can lead to a number of problems including the dilution of the culture.AI tools can help sales professionals not only increase their efficiency but also their effectiveness. They can significantly improve outreach efforts with hyper-personalization and provide valuable support in customer relationship management.  In today's fast-evolving sales landscape, sales leaders should remain open to learning new strategies and adapting to changing dynamics, such as AI. This requires leaders to be curious, humble, and willing to evolve constantly.Even in the post-COVID era, in-person marketing activities can significantly help teams differentiate themselves and provide the customer with a personalized experience. Stay hungry and never stop learning!Understand the individual motivations behind every person on your sales team and make sure they can get closer to their goals by getting closer to the team goal.Quote of the Show:“The best leaders sales or are continuously evolving and continuously learning.” - Ben KennedyLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benkennedy/ Website: https://www.alation.com/ Shoutouts: John Rosso: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsrosso/ Ways to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yb1wPzUxyrfR0Dx35ym1A Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coach2scale-how-modern-leaders-build-a-coaching-culture/id1699901434 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NvYWNoMnNjYWxlLWhvdy1tb2Rlcm4tbGVhZGVycy1idWlsZC1hLWNvYWNoaW5nLWN1bHR1cmU Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/fd188af6-7c17-4b2e-a0b2-196ecd6fdf77 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/coach2scale-how-modern-leaders-5419703 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Coach2Scale CoachEm™ is the first Coaching Execution Platform that integrates deep learning technology to proactively analyze patterns, highlight the "why" behind the data with root causes, and identify the actions that will ultimately improve business results going forward.  These practical coaching recommendations for managers will help their teams drive more deals, bigger deals, faster deals and loyal customers. Built with decades of go-to-market experience, world-renowned data scientists and advanced causal AI/ML technology, CoachEm™ leverages your existing tech stack to increase rep productivity, increase retention, and replicate best practices across your team.Learn more at coachem.io

Pat's Favorite Cannabis Drink with Ben Kennedy #130 I've tried a lot of cannabis drinks and frankly most of them are horrible. If their not to sweet, they have strange smell, or a chemical aftertaste that I find wretched. With that said I know that I'm not the average customer.  I like black coffee, IPAs, and dry wines. I'm the opposite of the target customer. Or am I. Last month and MJ Unpacked I tried a drink that blew me away. It's called Fable and it's exactly what I've been looking for. In today's episode, we  meet Ben Kennedy from Fable and discuss what it takes to make and launch  a quality cannabis drink. Listen to how Ben describes it and then go out and buy one!  Cannabis Advocate Podcast The Cannabis Advocate podcast advocates for businesses in the cannabis industry and explores the unique challenges they face. Despite hurdles in legislation, regulation, and culture, there are tremendous opportunities for growers, manufacturers, and retail sellers of cannabis products. Many of these issues are unique to the cannabis industry. This podcast speaks to these common concerns and shares stories of success. This is a production of Habanero Media.  https://habaneromedia.net To subscribe to the podcast go to  https://cannabisadvocatepodcast.com/listen/ If you have a question or comment, https://cannabisadvocatepodcast.com/contact  

Ben Kennedy preaching from Luke on Sunday 19th November 2023 at the evening service.

In this bonus episode of Stacking Pennies, Ben Kennedy joins Corey LaJoie in studio to talk about what went into the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series schedule and big moments for his career as well as NASCAR in recent years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Corey and the crew discuss the Round of 12 elimination race at the Charlotte Roval and the efforts of the playoff drivers as the field narrows once again. The crew additionally teases a special interview with Ben Kennedy, NASCAR's Senior VP of Racing Development and Strategy, as he joins following the release of the 2024 schedule.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben Kennedy, NASCAR Senior Vice President of Racing Development and Strategy met with reporters over Zoom to discuss the 2024 schedule and going to Iowa Speedway. #nascar #racing #benkennedy ***thumbnail photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images courtesy of NASCAR Media

Ben Kennedy discuss 2024 schedule 

Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Jay Husmann for our CharlotteRoval NASCARWeekendPreview and HotTopicsSound-Off discussion with the Fan4Racing crew! Inthisepisode... We start with the upcoming Short Track races and news, and then, we preview the ARCA Menards Series finale at Toledo Speedway along with an ARCA West Series update. In the next half-hour, we comment on the media interview with NASCAR Senior Vice President of Racing Development and Strategy, Ben Kennedy regarding the 2024 NASCAR Schedule. Afterward, we'll update the NASCAR Truck Series. In the next half-hour, we'll preview the NASCAR Xfinity and Cup Series races at the Charlotte Roval.  We end this episode with our Hot Topics Sound-Off discussion with the Fan4Racing crew.  Asalways...Thanksforlistening

Daytona International Speedway Track President Frank Kelleher joins Davey Segal (7:30) ahead of the stock car world descending on The World Center of Racing for the Cup Series regular season finale. The two discuss preparations for this weekend compared to February's Daytona 500, all the motorsports events the facility puts on throughout a calendar year and how Kelleher's role has changed dramatically since taking this position. Kelleher also details his racing background as a WKA Karting champion, his humble roots in Scranton, Pennsylvania, racing with fellow NASCAR executives (including Ben Kennedy), why he's worked for one company and one company only over 20+ years in the sport, why he stays in a RV in the track campgrounds during big weekends, his impressive blazer collection, Wawa and Coke Zero Sugar intake and more. Davey discusses the relatively straightforward race at Watkins Glen, previews Daytona and explains why NASCAR's new deal with Netflix is a big deal for all involved. Plus, Papa Segal pays homage to the sad end of legend LeeRoy Yarborough.

Scott Zipadelli, 2018 Truck Series champion and current TRICON Garage crew chief for Corey Heim, joins Davey Segal this week (6:45) ahead of the NCTS regular season finale and subsequent push for the playoffs. They discuss what sets Heim apart from the countless other drivers Zipadelli has worked with in the past, the adjustment of working with a significantly younger driver, the pressure that comes with performing at such a high level every single week and if he likes entering the postseason as one of the favorites for the championship. Zipadelli also details his first time crew chiefing in NASCAR's national series for Ward Burton in 2000 at Darlington, making the move from Connecticut to North Carolina, why his career as a driver didn't pan out, working with Mike "Magic Shoes" McLaughlin, the countless drivers he's crew chiefed for in the past and who stands out most to him. He also discusses the triumph of winning the 2018 Truck Series championship with Brett Moffitt and Hattori Racing Enterprises, the fun times they shared together, why he wore a SpongeBob firesuit with Ben Kennedy, his most memorable victories, if people ever confuse him with brother Greg, his favorite tattoo and realistic expectations for the playoffs with Heim and the No. 11 TRICON team. Davey also recaps a hectic Pocono weekend, previews a hot trip to Richmond and Papa Segal pays homage to a legendary woman and the No. 94.

Even with all of that rain and the threat of darkness, the /shortened 75 lap race was amazing and surreal as many thousands of people managed to get a glimpse of what was happening on many major streets in the city of Chicago. Major kudos to Ben Kennedy and Julie Geise for pulling this event off. And for the city of Chicago, you all should be proud. What a fun and fantastic weekend it was, even with the torrential rain that lasted 12 hours on Sunday. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support

On this episode of “Stacking Pennies with Corey LaJoie,” Ben Kennedy talks about the realizing of the Chicago Street Race and Australian V8 Supercar Champion Shane van Gisbergen shares some street-racing tips and tricks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's show we revisit Jeff Striegle and Alex Hayden's conversation with Ben Kennedy from a few weeks ago in St. Louis. The guys discussed the upcoming Chicago Street Course and what could be in store for future schedules. We also take a look at the odds to win the championship as we enter the off weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ahead of his rookie Craftsman Truck Series season, GMS Racing's Daniel Dye joins Davey Segal (6:10) to discuss how he's been preparing throughout the off-season for his first year as a full-time NCTS driver. The two discuss Legacy Motor Club's transformation, Jimmie Johnson being a presence in the building, leaning on teammates Rajah Caruth and Grant Enfinger and how his 2022 ARCA Menards Series season ended. Plus, they discuss his time racing for Ben Kennedy on the late model side, how instrumental his dad has been in his racing career, realistic expectations for this season, what it'd mean to win at his home track of Daytona and what the deal is with his hairdo. Davey also recaps The Clash at The Coliseum, Martin Truex Jr.'s win after 38 winless weeks last year, the future of the exhibition event, why this version of the event was much more caution filled and Papa Segal pays homage to the No. 73.

An early-bird, Dirty Air-segment solo special for Dale Jr. Download listeners eager to hear Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s take on current events, including the drama from Sunday's South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.But first, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mike Davis start Dirty Air by addressing criticism about last week's interview with Ben Kennedy, NASCAR's SVP of Strategy & Innovation. The two DJD hosts respond to social media kickback claiming they were too lenient on Kennedy, grandson to the late Bill France Jr. and widely considered to be NASCAR's next top guy. Did they let him off the hook with softball questions and easy outs?The conversation then pivots to the topic of the hour – the initial mid-race wreck involving Wallace, Larson, and Christopher Bell, as well as the retaliation, shoving match, and post-race interview that ensued. Earnhardt tries to predict what NASCAR's response will be by drawing from past examples such as Chase Elliott vs. Kyle Busch at Darlington in 2020 and Noah Gragson vs. Sage Karam at Road America earlier this year.That wasn't the only news from the weekend. Kurt Busch announced he will no longer race full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series as he continues to heal from concussions. This topic was especially personal to Dale Jr., who also had his racing career cut short due to a head injury. What will Kurt do next? Mike Davis has a thought, and Dale Jr. loves the idea.Lastly, on Dirty Air, Earnhardt unpacks the whole saga at Stewart-Haas Racing, where Tony Stewart expressed anger towards NASCAR over the penalties levied against Cole Custer's No. 41 team, and Gene Haas reportedly made comments to media about Custer's future. What does this mean for Custer? What about Ryan Preece? Earnhardt weighs in with his usual unfiltered opinion, candor, and honesty.The full episode of The Dale Jr. Download will drop on Tuesday, October 18, complete with Dirty Air presented by Filter Time, Ask Jr presented by Xfinity, and a deep conversation with Erik Jones, driver of the Petty/GMS No. 43, in the guest segment presented by Ally. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An early-bird, Dirty Air-segment solo special for Dale Jr. Download listeners eager to hear Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s take on current events, including the drama from Sunday's South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. But first, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mike Davis start Dirty Air by addressing criticism about last week's interview with Ben Kennedy, NASCAR's SVP of Strategy & Innovation. The two DJD hosts respond to social media kickback claiming they were too lenient on Kennedy, grandson to the late Bill France Jr. and widely considered to be NASCAR's next top guy. Did they let him off the hook with softball questions and easy outs? The conversation then pivots to the topic of the hour – the initial mid-race wreck involving Wallace, Larson, and Christopher Bell, as well as the retaliation, shoving match, and post-race interview that ensued. Earnhardt tries to predict what NASCAR's response will be by drawing from past examples such as Chase Elliott vs. Kyle Busch at Darlington in 2020 and Noah Gragson vs. Sage Karam at Road America earlier this year. That wasn't the only news from the weekend. Kurt Busch announced he will no longer race full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series as he continues to heal from concussions. This topic was especially personal to Dale Jr., who also had his racing career cut short due to a head injury. What will Kurt do next? Mike Davis has a thought, and Dale Jr. loves the idea. Lastly, on Dirty Air, Earnhardt unpacks the whole saga at Stewart-Haas Racing, where Tony Stewart expressed anger towards NASCAR over the penalties levied against Cole Custer's No. 41 team, and Gene Haas reportedly made comments to media about Custer's future. What does this mean for Custer? What about Ryan Preece? Earnhardt weighs in with his usual unfiltered opinion, candor, and honesty. The full episode of The Dale Jr. Download will drop on Tuesday, October 18, complete with Dirty Air presented by Filter Time, Ask Jr presented by Xfinity, and a deep conversation with Erik Jones, driver of the Petty/GMS No. 43, in the guest segment presented by Ally. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As NASCAR gets ready to celebrate its 75th year of existence in 2023, its premiere division the Cup Series will set out on its most versatile schedule to date. On this week's episode of The Dale Jr. Download, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis sit down with one of the visionaries responsible for the swift transformation the sport of stock car racing has seen over the last few seasons, NASCAR's Senior VP of Racing Development & Strategy Ben Kennedy.Born and raised in Daytona Beach, Ben is a fourth-generation member of NASCAR's founding France family, the son of Lesa France Kennedy and great-grandson of Bill France Sr. While he is only 30 years old, he has been around the sport his entire life in many capacities, from working odd jobs at Daytona International to being in the driver's seat and owning his own race team. His unique insight and experience have allowed him to rapidly rise through the NASCAR executive ranks, originally taking a position as the General Manager of the Trucks Series in 2018.With the incorporation of the Chicago street race and the Clash at the Coliseum, as well as returning to North Wilkesboro and the Bristol dirt race, the stock car racing mainstay has gone leaps and bounds from its original vision in 1948, while keeping its fundamentals in place. Ben explains that much of the decision to hold events like the street race or the Coliseum was based on wanting to connect to city centers where NASCAR has a large fan base while doing something out of the box, original to the sanctioning body itself.During his time with the NASCAR Operations team, Ben learned a lot about NASCAR's international fanbase and what efforts are being made to help grow it. While the majority of racing circuits overseas are road course configurations, the team began looking into building temporary oval tracks in stadiums or arenas to help display stock car racing in its original form. He explains that this is what put the L.A. Coliseum on their radar as a potential venue to house such a production.He also goes on to talk about the conception of the Chicago street course and how the team settled on Grant Park as a location. The team originally visited Soldier Field as a possible setting for the Clash event. But due to the current configuration of the field, the potential racing surface would be far too small, thus leading to the event being moved to Los Angeles. However, thanks to Grant Park's ability to facilitate a large number of spectators, as seen with Lollapalooza every year, the focus turned to creating a street course. With the help of iRacing's scanning system, they were able to bring a realistic render to life and test it with a cast of NASCAR Cup stars last year.Earlier in the interview, the trio discusses what Ben's life was like growing up in Daytona and his interests before entering the motorsports world. In 2007, Ben tragically lost his father Dr. Bruce Kennedy in a plane crash, and he and Dale were able to bond over the shock of losing a loved one suddenly. Ben first got behind the wheel of a race car at age 14 when a family friend signed him up for a go-kart course held at New Smyrna Speedway. Ben fell in love with the sport immediately and in the years that followed he quickly progressed through the local Central Florida short track divisions into the regional NASCAR ranks, before finally arriving in the Trucks Series. After having a breakout season in 2014 and making his Xfinity Series debut a couple of seasons later, Ben retired from racing at the end of the 2017 season to begin his journey through the business side of the organization.DIRTY AIRDale's birthday activitiesWas the caution for the sign the right call?RTA and NASCAR discussions hit a wallBuster's Trip to Victory LaneASKJR presented by XfinityBirthday memoriesCan iRacing bring a former track to life?Another OEM entering NASCARFavorite childhood vacations To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As NASCAR gets ready to celebrate its 75th year of existence in 2023, its premiere division the Cup Series will set out on its most versatile schedule to date. On this week's episode of The Dale Jr. Download, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis sit down with one of the visionaries responsible for the swift transformation the sport of stock car racing has seen over the last few seasons, NASCAR's Senior VP of Racing Development & Strategy Ben Kennedy. Born and raised in Daytona Beach, Ben is a fourth-generation member of NASCAR's founding France family, the son of Lesa France Kennedy and great-grandson of Bill France Sr. While he is only 30 years old, he has been around the sport his entire life in many capacities, from working odd jobs at Daytona International to being in the driver's seat and owning his own race team. His unique insight and experience have allowed him to rapidly rise through the NASCAR executive ranks, originally taking a position as the General Manager of the Trucks Series in 2018. With the incorporation of the Chicago street race and the Clash at the Coliseum, as well as returning to North Wilkesboro and the Bristol dirt race, the stock car racing mainstay has gone leaps and bounds from its original vision in 1948, while keeping its fundamentals in place. Ben explains that much of the decision to hold events like the street race or the Coliseum was based on wanting to connect to city centers where NASCAR has a large fan base while doing something out of the box, original to the sanctioning body itself. During his time with the NASCAR Operations team, Ben learned a lot about NASCAR's international fanbase and what efforts are being made to help grow it. While the majority of racing circuits overseas are road course configurations, the team began looking into building temporary oval tracks in stadiums or arenas to help display stock car racing in its original form. He explains that this is what put the L.A. Coliseum on their radar as a potential venue to house such a production. He also goes on to talk about the conception of the Chicago street course and how the team settled on Grant Park as a location. The team originally visited Soldier Field as a possible setting for the Clash event. But due to the current configuration of the field, the potential racing surface would be far too small, thus leading to the event being moved to Los Angeles. However, thanks to Grant Park's ability to facilitate a large number of spectators, as seen with Lollapalooza every year, the focus turned to creating a street course. With the help of iRacing's scanning system, they were able to bring a realistic render to life and test it with a cast of NASCAR Cup stars last year. Earlier in the interview, the trio discusses what Ben's life was like growing up in Daytona and his interests before entering the motorsports world. In 2007, Ben tragically lost his father Dr. Bruce Kennedy in a plane crash, and he and Dale were able to bond over the shock of losing a loved one suddenly. Ben first got behind the wheel of a race car at age 14 when a family friend signed him up for a go-kart course held at New Smyrna Speedway. Ben fell in love with the sport immediately and in the years that followed he quickly progressed through the local Central Florida short track divisions into the regional NASCAR ranks, before finally arriving in the Trucks Series. After having a breakout season in 2014 and making his Xfinity Series debut a couple of seasons later, Ben retired from racing at the end of the 2017 season to begin his journey through the business side of the organization. DIRTY AIR Dale's birthday activities Was the caution for the sign the right call? RTA and NASCAR discussions hit a wall Buster's Trip to Victory Lane ASKJR presented by Xfinity Birthday memories Can iRacing bring a former track to life? Another OEM entering NASCAR Favorite childhood vacations To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.

It's official the Cup Series in 2023 will run a street race in Chicago. Hear from Mayor Lori Lightfoot, NASCAR Senior VP of Racing Development and Strategy Ben Kennedy, the Executive Director of Chicago Sports Commission Kara Bachman and and a driver who hit the streets Bubba Wallace.

The 1st domino to fall in terms of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series schedule happened on Tuesday. Ben Kennedy, Steve Phelps, and other NASCAR luminaries were on hand in Chicago to make the announcement and we have it covered for you. We also get Cole Custer's take on the new event when he joins Mike Bagley for a sit-down interview. We also preview the upcoming racing weekend with a deeper look at Pocono's 3 unique corners and get a look at the Truck series playoff bubble heading into their cut-off race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Kennedy, former NASCAR driver and NASCAR’s Senior Vice President of Racing Development and Strategy, joins Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss how they are preparing the Grant Park area for NASCAR Chicago Street Racing Weekend happening July 1 and 2, in 2023. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand […]

This week's special guest is Crusaders' Irish Cup winner Ben Kennedy. Ben joins Gareth and Barry in the virtual studio for the final podcast of the season. Ben chats about Crusaders' late, late show in the Irish Cup final and how the celebrations went on for a day or two. He also reflects on his time at Seaview and how impressed he has been with Irish League football since returning from England. Ben and Barry also pick out their top players of the season, and make their predictions for Friday night's European play-off final between Glentoran and Larne. We also have one more crack at the charity bet...

Benjamin KennedyWith more than 10 years of experience in Colorado Springs Benjamin Kennedy is one of the most knowledgeable and successful realtors in the region.  Focused on the mid to high-end custom homes market, Benjamin works closely with each client to ensure the buying and selling experience is curated to the client's lifestyle.Benjamin believes there is no substitute for great customer service and attention to detail. Benjamin is proud to currently house his license with ERA Shields.Our VisionCurating your Colorado Springs lifestyle, Benjamin Kennedy Real Estate is committed to excellence.  We dive in with each client to guide and coach them to either quickly list and sell their home or connect them with their new dream home.http://www.bkcoloradohomes.com/(719) 310-1914bkennedy@erashields.com

This week we dive deep on the latest developments across NASCAR. Ben Kennedy has seen racing from every side of the track, including growing up in the family that was responsible for starting NASCAR over seven decades ago. Today, he serves as NASCAR Senior Vice President of racing development and strategy, where he has brought some fresh new ideas, such as the Clash at the Coliseum, to the sport.

Chase Briscoe making a childhood dream come true, bringing the 14 car back to victory lane for his first Cup Series win! This week on the Bump N' Run Podcast veteran radio host Michael D. White, Daytona Ron, and Matt "The Stat Man" Reilly talk about the latest news including Steve O'donnell and Ben Kennedy's promotions.Chase Briscoe held off some hungry drivers also looking for their first cup wins after a late race restart!2nd Chastain – the second week in a row I thought Ross could win, just another solid performance, the winis coming. No laps lead like last week, but the speed was there to do it, just didn't have the opportunityto take the lead on a restart.3rd Reddick – not the best qualifying, but he had solid lap averages in practice, had some issues on pitroad late, but came back to battle at the end. He floated around 5-8 th all day long gaining stage pointsalong the way.4th Blaney – Started on the pole, had a pretty solid day throughout leading 5 times for 143 laps, I thoughthe was the clear favorite to win early on in the day.5th Kurt Busch - I feel like he was floating around 17 th -18 th all day, honestly not sure where he came from.6th Harvick – Solid day, I had him in my fantasy lineup since Wednesday, practice and qualifying went well,I was confident in Harvick this week and he performed for sure, 6 th place but he had a top 3 car in myopinion. Gained stage points in both stages' great day for Kevin.7th Kyle Busch – Started 11 th finished 7 th , just a solid finish from Kyle while some of his teammatesstruggled yet again. For a while I didn't think he would crack the top 10, he gained no stage pointsyesterday.8th Logano – He only led once for 4 laps but he was in the higher half of the top ten for both stage ends,just a solid top ten car all day.9th Suarez - punted AD3 who was having a good day running just in the top ten for both stage ends,Suarez did what he had to do for 9 th .10th Buscher – Snuck a top ten while his teammate and owner struggled all day long.Larson looked great all day until the third stage when he blew the engine, a rare Hendrick engine failuresent him to the garage early.We have our Race grade, Checkers & Wreckers(Best and worst of the race weekend), and our Pick A Lane debate(will we see a shift in speed after the west coast swing, should we worry about Joe Gibbs Racing, and should Phoenix continue to host the Championship race?)Plus our betting picks for this week's Fold of Honor QuikTrip 500 at the newly reconfigured Atlanta!All that and more on this week's Bump N' Run Podcast!Bumpnrunpod.com

*** About Ben Kennedy *** Ben Kennedy (CEO at BKKB Ventures) Ben brings over 20+ years of global marketing and communications expertise to the Cannabis industry, having worked for both WPP and Omnicom in New York, London and Denver. During his time with Omnicom, he led the connected commerce practice across the enterprise, working with clients such as J&J, Diageo, Starbucks, Michelin & Nissan. His primary responsibility was to govern the definition, design, and development of connected commerce ecosystems. Today, Ben occupies the role of CEO at BKKB Ventures, a company building out the Fable line of botanical cannabis beverages. Fable represents a maturation of the Cannabis beverage sector, offering consumers a line of beverages to be consumed as one would consume an alcoholic cocktail. Fable will be available in CA, Maine, Mass, VT and NYC in 2022. Ben serves as an advisor to several private equity groups operating within the MarTech, eCommerce and Cannabis industry. He lives in Denver Colorado with his wife and Co-founder Kristin, their children and fur mountain explorers, Bracken & Huxley. Join Fable CEO Ben Kennedy on the keynote stage for a poignant founder's story on building and launching a line of premium cannabis cocktails in the midst of major, multifaceted disruption. As the largest global brands struggle to meet changing consumer preferences in the midst of supply chain snafus and labor shortages, how can a startup thrive? Ben talks about the Fable team's focus on agility, perfecting the art of the pivot, and maintaining an unbreakable dedication to the customer. ***About Cannabis Drinks Expo*** "From hemp-based sports drinks to cocktails that get you high, science has finally cracked the code to making cannabis beverages that don't taste awful", quoted Jonathan Bloom from NBC Bay Area News. The first Cannabis Drinks Expo was a huge success that gave the worldwide drinks industry, and North America in particular, the chance to come together and look at ways it can address legalized cannabis. Hosted by the Beverage Trade Network, this expo shined a spotlight on the skyrocketing legal cannabis market and provided insight into its future brimming with opportunity. For More Information Visit https://cannabisdrinksexpo.com *** About the Organizers*** Beverage Trade Network is one of the world's leading networks for beverage, wine, spirits and beer importers, distributors, producers and related companies. Our database and directory listing of the world's leading beer, wine, spirit and non-alcoholic drink producers provides our importers and distributors an advantage to source and innovate their portfolios. For More Insightful Content Subscribe to Our Channel

Marty and Wes made their way to Daytona International Speedway to sit down with some of the biggest names in NASCAR. On this episode, Chase Elliott, Brad Keselowski, Kurt Busch, Kyle Busch, Martin Truex Jr., Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Corey LaJoie, Ryan Blaney, Ben Kennedy & Steve Phelps will chat with the guys about the Daytona 500, Next Gen cars, hunting, country music, partying with Gronk, Michael Jordan, Days of Thunder & a whole lot more.

On this episode of Corey LaJoie's Stacking Pennies podcast, Corey talks with NASCAR's Ben Kennedy about his stadium racing idea and the payoff of the Busch Light Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Ryan "Skip" Flores dives into what we saw from the Next Gen car on track in LA, and the crew recap Corey's performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Corey LaJoie's Stacking Pennies podcast, Corey talks with NASCAR's Ben Kennedy about his stadium racing idea and the payoff of the Busch Light Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Ryan "Skip" Flores dives into what we saw from the Next Gen car on track in LA, and the crew recap Corey's performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a successful "Clash at the Coliseum" Austin Dillon, Kevin Harvick and NASCAR VP of Strategic Innovation Ben Kennedy talk about racing now at other iconic stadiums. Plus Joey Logano on how you can beat and bang with the Next Gen Cup Car without creating major damage and we chill with Ice Cube.

With a baby on the way, Joey Logano scores a big in in the "Clash at the Coliseum" while Kyle Busch thought the racing was good and Austin Dillon would like to do more exhibition races like that one. NASCAR VP of Strategic Innovation Ben Kennedy believes it was big win for the sport.

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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”.

Bill Gallagher and Jimmy Kitchens Vice President of Ben Kennedy racing speak about his incredible racing background and how he has gotten where he is now. Listen for exciting stories of how Jimmy started his racing career and his background and what he has been up to recently, as well as the Daniel Dye racing teams efforts in the "Race Against Suicide."Support the show (https://solar-fit.com/contact-us/)

You've decided that going headless with your Shopify or e-commerce store is the best option for growing your brand and company, you've learned how headless builds can be tailor made to fit the needs of you and your customers, now's the time to figure out who you're going to choose as a service provider. Yes, you could hire a team of developers, or rely entirely on your own in-house team if they have the skills, but chances are your staff aren't experts on Shopify app building, or ecosystem integration, or any of the various aspects and problems that could arise in trying to develop a headless approach yourself, and any new, specialized hires will cost far more than contracting out one of the many services available. Here's what you need to know about picking your headless platform. Why should I choose Shogun as my provider?  For Ben and The Feed, Shogun seemed like the best option available due to its balance of offered features and off-your-hands reliability. This allows them to be as invested in the details of their headless build as little or much as they want to or need to be, with direct control over nearly any aspect of their headless build when they feel something needs to be changed, or carefree disregard and trust that it will be maintained and operational when they need to focus on other aspects of their business.  Other providers tend to choose one side of that balance over the other, either giving companies the tools they need and more or less walking away, or custom development and retaining control over the build, with any changes having to be brought to the company and applied how they see fit.  Only Shogun allows you full control over your code base, while giving you a worry free customer experience, allowing you to focus on what you're good at and what you want to build, while trusting and relying on Shogun to be good at what they're good at, and build what they want to build.  How long does it take to implement, from decision to live? How fast or how slow it takes you and your site to go from choosing to go headless to launching your build very much depends on your familiarity with the technology, how clear your plan of attack is, how focussed you are on your goals, and how comfortable you are with the finished product once it's delivered.  For Ben and The Feed, it was a brief three months in total, which may be considered an atypically speedy rate of return, thanks to factors like high technical familiarity.  Your build won't happen overnight, nor should it, considering the data driven decisions you'll have to make about how you implement your build.  Be patient, be careful, it will take time but it will payoff in the long run. How much should going headless cost? In the end it's all about making you more money, and while you have to spend money to make money, there's a fine line between spending and wasting. How do you know you're actually paying a fair price for your provider? If you consider your store as your virtual retail space, a physical store rendered as ones and zeroes, you can get a better sense of the importance of investing in it. If you owned a traditional brick and mortar shop, you wouldn't hesitate to make sure the door worked, the windows were clean, the floor didn't have holes in it, etc etc. Approach improving your site the same way; you're not just buying an expensive blog, this is your store, your business, and it deserves investment. You'll have many cost considerations going into a headless build; first your provider, who may be pricier than other do-it-yourself options, but will be well worth every penny spent when chosen with care. Second is an in-house expert, either someone you train up or hire, who can be your direct hand in operating the build (training is cheaper, but hiring gets you a better outcome).  Depending on your provider, what you ask of them, and your in-house team, this can cost anywhere from tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars, no small chunk of...

So now that you are certain a headless build is the best approach for your store, and you've contacted and contracted a service provider, how do you actually move forward? What do you do first to get the speed your customers require? As mentioned in the previous episode, one of the primary draws for going headless is the potential boost in speed you can bring to your store and the quickness and efficiency of your users experience. But how exactly do you achieve this boost in speed? First, what  actually is site speed? We all know as users what constitute a fast or slow loading time for a site. It varies over time and with circumstance and expectation, bit it's a fine line that you feel more than know. Google and other aggregators however are a little more specific on how they define it, using a series of equations, primarily based on two factors: first contentful paint, and largest contentful paint. First contentful paint a score of how long it takes for the very first pixel to appear on a page once it loads, while largest contentful paint racks how long it takes from that moment until the largest aspect of the site is visible that the majority of the page can be considered loaded, even if additional minor details are still coming in. Be sure to check your speed often, don't just assume it's working. Use a service like Lighthouse, and listen to the feedback from your customers to constantly gauge how well your store is operate as a site.  While free services like Lighthouse will track this information on your initial landing page, they will not track further activity as your customer moves through your site. For that, you would require a provider like our sponsor Shogun, or other headless developers, who can help speed up your load time by as much as 43%. What impact do third-party apps have on my speed? Third-party Shopify apps are and have been a fantastic collection of useful tools kind of haphazardly and patchwork put out there, and applied as store operators see fit. Some of them don't work together, some of them are meant to work together and yet don't, or people don't bother to use them together, and some of them out right will not work or have to be manually adjusted under a headless build. This may seem like a lot of work, and a lot more complicated than it was when you were simply installing add-ons and moving forward, but in the long run this will make those add-ons work more effectively in efficiently.  Do I need an in-house team, or can i just rely on my provider? Headless builds are really less about web development, treating your store like it's a traditional site, and more about programming and app development. You're not writing or designing a page that will load faster, you're changing how many individual apps behave and interact with each other. This requires specific but common enough expertise, and you should absolutely have at least someone on staff who knows how to make any changes or address any problems you may run into at any time. The more self sufficient your company is at implementing and managing your headless build, the more control you'll have over your site and the better chance you'll get exactly what you and your customers want out of it. Going headless isn't just a matter of switching over to a one-size-fits-all build that is pre-optimized for your ease though, there are many small but important decisions that you'll have to make along the way to get the specific performance out of the site that you and your customers are looking for.  For instance, does your data tell you that the majority of users interact with items and aspects of your site that are near the top of the page? Then you can choose to not have some of the heavier parts of the page load, such as pop ups, images, active apps and other features, until the user themselves scroll to and engage with them.  These small but important decisions will help you to tailor your site not just to some measurably faster speed, but...

Welcome to episode seventy of the Low Tide Boyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’re headed back to the U.K. this week (North Wales to be exact) to chat with Anna Naylor, founder of Smoc Smoc. Don’t know what Smoc Smoc is, well you’re about to get an education!More on this interview later in the show.Training UpdateWe did our first Swimrun practice of the year on Saturday! Went to our usual stomping grounds of Aquatic Park in San Francisco and had fun testing out the NU Orza pull buoy, Ark Sports KORP wetsuit, and Frank Paddles swim paddles in open water. (We will save our impressions for our Gear Talk show so stay tuned for that.) We did 6 runs and 4 swims with the runs increasing from 1 mile 3 and then back down with the swims staying static at around 400yds. The water was 56F (13C) so the shorter swims were just fine for our delicate bodies.We were stoked to be back out there and it will start being a regular thing now that we are about three months away from Ödyssey Swimrun Casco Bay. ShoutoutsThis week we’re shouting out everyone that’s headed to Boonsboro for Swimrun Maryland happening this weekend. The start list had some pretty funny team names so bonus shoutouts to: The Her-ricanes, Team Amphibilicous, Big Otter Energy, Please Bring Me My Whine, Grumpy Squared, This Tether’s For Strangling, Buoy oh Buoy, Doing This Again!, and We Put the F in Swimrfun.Yet another race that we would love to race but alas, we’re trying to keep our happy marriages happy and Chris will be in Texas for work. Feats of EnduranceThis week’s winner is Ben Kennedy from the U.K. Not only did he post a cool looking Swimrun workout this past week, the location was extremely British sounding. Ben ran in Druridge Bay County Park and swam in Ladyburn Lake that is located in Northumberland.Make sure to join the LTBz Strava Club and get inspired by your fellow Swimrunners as they train all over the world.This Week in Swimrun (Powered by Raceid.com)We have a couple of updates to share this week.The race reports are flying in from Swimrun Lake James. Check out a really great one by Team Adorkable on their website.Our friends at Swimrun Portugal recently announced that it looks like everything will be a go for Swimrun Tamega Powered by HEAD Swimming due to a turn for the better in terms of the COVID situation in the Country. The race will be happening on June 6th so head out there if you’re able to. We know we would!Finally, we heard about a cool Swimrun event happening in Ocean City, NJ in late July to honor fallen soldiers called The Ocean City Iron Soldiers Swimrun. This event is a 1.5K ocean swim followed by a 4K beach run. There is no entry fee and all donations go directly to the charity Philadelphia Treats for Troops. Make sure to check this event out if you’re in the area.That’s it for this week. Feel free to email us to tip us off to any events or Swimrun news that you’d like for us to share on the show.UpdatesHead over to our store if you’re looking for ways to show your Low Tide Pride with a hat or shirt or both when you’re going around town and at races.Looking new or used Swimrun gear but don’t know where to go? Check out our Swimrun Swapmeet Facebook Group to buy, sell or trade Swimrun gear.Looking for a Swimrun challenge to do in June. Then you are in luck because Envol Coaching’s “The Big Battle” is happening in June. Individuals can join teams from all over the world to do as many Swimruns as possible during the month and “battle” for top honors and prizes. In case you missed our video, we have a team in the “battle” and everyone is welcomed to join if they pass the vibe check (being super stoked on Swimrun.)This Week’s InterviewIt was great to connect with Anna from Smoc Smoc. She has a super interesting origin story and her commitment to sustainability and protecting the oceans is infectious. We chatted with her about how she came up with the idea for Smoc Smoc, why she chose to keep production in the U.K. rather than outsourcing it, the magical properties of bamboo, and why she thinks that people love her products. We also chatted about her connection with two of our favorite people Mia and Fanny from Wild Swimrun. (Don’t know why they are our favorite people? Check out Episode 10 of the podcast.) Finally, we talked about what the future holds for Smoc Smoc.You can learn more about Smoc Smoc on their website and on Instagram.That’s it for this week’s show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, please be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player and leave us a five-star review. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Google Podcast. You can also follow our meme page on Instagram. Email us at lowtideboyz@gmail.com with any feedback and/or suggestions. Finally, you can support us on Patreon…if you feel so inclined.

Taking your Shopify and e-commerce sites headless seems to be the hottest new trend for store owners, but for those who worry it's more a matter of hype and hope than high performance, questions remain about whether going headless is the best option and avenue for their business. Together, Lucas and Ben address some of your most pressing questions about making the switch to headless -e-commerce. Why should I go headless? A faster website is a better experience for the customer, which leads to a higher conversion rate and a better profit-per-visitor. When visiting a Shopify page, customers may get any sort of experience, based on how much the store owner is asking from both the site and their theme build. While they may be offering many key and important features, the sheer size of the theme may lead to a draggy experience, as each new page effectivly has to load twice. Using a headless build, de-coupling the front-end customer experience  from the e-commerce tools, will greatly increase the performance of your store, improve your user experience and lead to a marked increase in sales. How do I know headless commerce is right for me? Is your Shopify store large enough to spend the time, money and resources on a headless build? Will you benefit from it, or is it too soon for you? No store owner wants to fall down a rabbit hole chasing hype over a new and exciting approach to business when the old model may currently suit them better. There is no set line, no clearly defined profit margin or inventory size when you should make the switch, and it will depend on the particulars of your own operation, but if you've reached a point where you feel like you want to be growing faster, like you can handle expansion, possibly even rapid expansion, and that your current size has become only limiting to what you can do, then headless may be the tool you need to take your store to the next level. Above all, you will know when it's time go to headless, it's more a matter of realizing that what you need to do next. How do I make my operation headless? Be careful, headless commerce is still very new, and the marketplace can be full of pitfalls and false promises. When chosing a provider to help you go headless, go for quality and reputation over flash, big claims and overhyping. Make sure that not only the provider you choose is ready, with a depth of knowledge and experience, but that your own team is ready to handle it too, so that you're not locked in to the choices and claims of your provider, and so that you can take the power back and walk away if they prove to not live up to expectations, without losing the headless build. Shogun, show sponsor of Pitstop, provides exactly this perfect balance of reliance and control. Going headless is not a quick fix that will solve all of your store's problems, nor even guarantee a faster experience for every Shopify user, but for many it will prove an effective and helpful tool to take their e-commerce operations to the next level, while building bridges of trust between your team and your provider. Our Sponsors https://www.omnisend.com/rolledup/ (Omnisend) - https://getshogun.com/ (Shogun) - https://www.shipbob.com/rolledup (ShipBob) - https://gorgias.grsm.io/pitstop (Gorgias)  

This week we spoke to Former Circus 4 of the Red Arrows during thier 2019 tour of America, SAC(T) Ben Kennedy. Ben speaks to us about his illustrious career so far with the Royal Air Force and what it was like to do a 3 and half year tour with the world famous, Red Arrows. Ben was fortunate enough to be selected as one of the engineers who fly in the back of the jets, otherwise known as Circus, for the high profile America tour. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Patrick Victor, founder of No Nonsense Forex, and Ben Kennedy, Head of Business Development, ARYA Trading, discuss what it takes to excel in the trading world.

Xavier Becerra is President Biden's nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary. If confirmed, he promises to help more people gain access to healthcare and reduce the cost of prescription drugs. He also says he would restore faith in the public health institution. But critics question his qualifications for the position and pro-life advocates say he's the absolute worst person for the job. White House correspondent Ben Kennedy has been following Becerra's confirmation hearing. He's on today's CBN News Daily Rundown. 

1. Everything Will Be Alright -  Echo Women's Choir (Toronto, ON). Rachel Bokhout writes, “This is a live 2014 recording of the Echo Women's Choir, performing with singer-songwriter Victoria Moon Joyce. We offer this for the podcast as a reminder to keep faith - this season too shall pass. Blue skies are coming, and we'll gather again to make music once more.” This track, with words and music by Reverend Dr. James Edward Cleveland, can be found on the choir’s 2018 album One Voice. www.echowomenschoir.ca  2. The Smiler - Arrowsmith:Robb Trio (Ottawa, ON and Sheffield, UK). The Arrowsmith:Robb Trio is Jess Arrowsmith, Richard Arrrowsmith, and Ian Robb. Ian writes, “Rich may have evolved this lovely upbeat tune slightly from the playing of the very smiley Steve Turner.” https://www.artrio.co.uk/  3. God’s world, by Edna St. Vincent Millay. Read by Margaret Youngberg (Greenfield, MA).  4. The Lucky Reel / Sail the Other Side - Andrew VanNorstrand (Manlius, NY). This duet with Anna Patton (clarinet) is from Andrew’s solo album That We Could Find a Way to Be. https://andrewvannorstrandmusic.bandcamp.com  5. Fly away, by Susan Reid (Montpelier, VT). Read by Julie Vallimont (Brattleboro, VT).   6. Ashokan Twilight - Live Wire (Philadelphia, PA). Live Wire is Tom Krumm on fiddle, Ben Kennedy on keyboard, Bill Quern on mandolin, and Sarah Gowan on concertina. Bill notes, “Tom Krumm wrote this tune for the Ashokan Music and Dance camps which have had a profound impact on his entire life.” http://livewirecontra.band/.  7. An excerpt of Beauty, from Poems of Optimism, by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Read by Ben Williams (Northampton, MA).  8. Kenema - Jeremiah McLane (Sharon, VT). This track is from Jeremiah’s album Freetown. www.jeremiahmclane.com  The opening music is “The Pearl in Sorrow’s Hand” by Julie Vallimont, from her album Dark Sky, Bright Stars. Produced by Julie Vallimont. Mixed and mastered by Dana Billings. All content courtesy of the artists, all rights reserved. This series is supported in part by the Country Dance and Song Society, NEFFA, CDS-Boston, and Pinewoods Camp. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting it via Patreon: www.patreon.com/starsintherafters

This past summer Canadians gathered for the Canada Summit for National Progress, a think tank event which looks at some of our nation's biggest challenges and then invites participants to innovate solutions. www.canadasumit.ca My guest this week, Ben Kennedy, was the event planner for this event. In this interview he gives an overview of what happened at this year's Canada Summit for National Progress and some of the best ideas that came out of it.Featured topics of this year's summit were:1 - Economic Recovery After COVID-192 - Freedom Rights of Canadians3 - Democratic Strength4 - Healthcare PreparednessWe hope you can join us.

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1. Le Canal en Octobre / En Flandres - Anadama (Portland, ME). Anadama is Amelia Mason (fiddle), Bethany Waickman (guitar), and Emily Troll (accordion). This pair of schottisches by Frédéric Paris can be found on their new CD, Way Back When, available for purchase on Bandcamp and their website. www.anadamamusic.com http://anadama.bandcamp.com    2. Aboard at a ship’s helm, by Walt Whitman. Read by Julie Vallimont (Brattleboro, VT).  3. Anderson’s Coast - Everest Witman (Montréal, QC). This tune is from Nova’s album Chasing the Sunset, featuring Kathleen Fownes on fiddle, Everest on guitar, and Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin on accordion. www.novatriomusic.com  4. Coté à Coté - Live Wire (Philadelphia, PA). Live Wire is Tom Krumm on fiddle, Ben Kennedy on keyboard, Bill Quern on mandolin, and Sarah Gowan on concertina. Bill writes, “Coté à Coté is French for Side by Side. Sarah wrote this inspired by French mazurkas, a closely danced kind of waltz. She was also thinking of it as a tune for any relationship between two.” http://livewirecontra.band/    5. Sailing to Byzantium, by William Butler Yeats. Read by Charis Boke (Springfield, VT).  6. Orange in Bloom - Gus Voorhees (Somerville, MA). Gus describes this as “one of the best English tunes. A triumphant theme or a deep breath of summer air in the evening. Recorded at home.” https://linktr.ee/gusvoorhees  7. Travel, by Edna St. Vincent Millay. Read by Ben Williams (Northampton, MA). Ben writes, “I think many of us are longing for travel these days - anywhere and any way. Sometimes thoughts of distant places, and traveling by car or train, fill both my day dreams and night dreams.”  8. Waiting for Phyllis - Aaron Marcus (Montpelier, VT). This waltz, commissioned by Phillis Varga, is from Aaron Marcus’s solo album Men Don’t Cry. https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/releases  The opening music is “The Pearl in Sorrow’s Hand” by Julie Vallimont, from her album Dark Sky, Bright Stars. Produced by Julie Vallimont. Mixed and mastered by Dana Billings. All content courtesy of the artists, all rights reserved. This series is supported in part by the Country Dance and Song Society, NEFFA, and Pinewoods Camp. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting it via Patreon: www.patreon.com/starsintherafters

Vice President of Racing Development, Ben Kennedy talks about road racing at Daytona this weekend.

On this week's edition of NASCAR Live, Ryan Blaney, Ben Kennedy and Zane Smith join Mike Bagley.

Liam McNeil is an absolute Newcastle Knights fanatic. He jumps on and tells his story as a Knights fan, through the highs of 1997 and 2001 to the lows of the mid 2010's and the Alex Mckinnon tragedy. Liam talks about some of his favourite players ever including Joey, Ben Kennedy, Steve Simpson, Matt Gidley, SKD, Nathan Ross and the modern day stars in Ponga and Pearce. A cracking chat with a champion bloke who I've got all the time in the world for. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My guest this week is Ben Kennedy, Managing Director of Racing Operations and International Development for NASCAR and great grandson of NASCAR founder, Bill France, Sr. Ben talks about being born into racing's first family, becoming a race car driver and how the sport is navigating during the COVID-19 pandemic and racial tensions in the U.S.

Olympic and World Champ Caeleb Dressel took some time out of his busy day to let us know what he's spending his quarantine doing. Dressel is one of the few who is still able to swim on a daily basis (as of when this interview was conducted) at a pool in a neighboring town, for which Dressel is grateful. But even though he might not be pushing it to the max in the pool, Dressel isn't taking a break.   Training is Dressel's favorite part of swimming; he loves the grind. So one thing he's doing to challenge himself (besides doing "Core-intine workouts") is challenging himself in numerous ways to say no. He's seeing how disciplined he can be in numerous aspects of his life, from phone time to diet to sleep. If you want to get to know a more personal side of Caeleb Dressel, check out his podcast with former Florida swimmer Ben Kennedy here.   Click here to listen and subscribe on Spotify Click here to listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Click here to listen and subscribe on Podbean Click here to listen and subscribe on Google Click here to listen and subscribe on YouTube   Originally published April 6, 2020.

Our special guest on Rising Tide Startups is Ben Kennedy.  Ben is a 20 year old university student, with a background as an accountant, and has just launched his new startup Gecko. Gecko helps everyday Aussies cash in on their clutter and helps people rent what they want, when they want it. They work towards changing […] The post 4.18 – Ben Kennedy – Gecko Australia appeared first on Rising Tide Startups.

On this week's NASCAR Live, Christopher Bell, Ben Kennedy, Ben Rhodes and others join the cast and crew of MRN!

NASCAR's Vice President of Racing Development, Ben Kennedy, joins Kyle Rickey and Hannah Newhouse to talk about NASCAR grassroots racing.

1. Sälskär - lydia ievins (Montague, MA). A pensive tune by Juha Kujanpää, played here on nyckelharpa and piano. Sälskär is a tiny island in the Swedish archipelago of Åland, with a lighthouse that stands midway across the gulf between Sweden and Finland. Recorded on Koivu, lydia's duo album with Helsinki-based pianist Juha Kujanpää. www.lydiamusic.org  2. Clearing by Martha Postlethwaite, read by Sam Sanders with piano accompaniment by Aaron Marcus (Montpelier, VT).  The tune is a recent composition of Aaron’s called David the Nightingale, written for David Kaynor.  Aaron says, “I think we’ve all been entranced and inspired by David’s beautiful fiddling over the years, and the generosity with which he shares it.”3. The Clootie Well - Sarah Gowan (Philadelphia, PA). This tune by Sarah is performed by the band Live Wire (Tom Krumm - fiddle, Ben Kennedy - keyboard, Bill Quern - cuatro, Sarah Gowan - guitar). A Clootie Well is a place, usually at a spring surrounded by trees, where people seeking healing from an illness or woe make an offering of a piece of cloth (cloot). More info is at http://sarahgowan.blogspot.com/2017/06/the-munlochy-clootie-well.html.  http://livewirecontra.band/  4. Buying and Selling from The Prophet, by Khalil Gibran, read by Julie Vallimont (Brattleboro, VT).  Fiddle accompaniment by Rachel Panitch (Boston, MA).  5. Sabodisho - Windborne (VT, MA). This traditional Georgian song is performed by Windborne (Lynn Mahoney Rowan, Will Thomas Rowan, Lauren Breunig, and Jeremy Carter-Gordon) on their album Midwinter Meeting. In Georgia there is a tradition of singing songs to sick children in order to appease unhappy spirits. The spirits are addressed as “Batonebo,” an honorific, and flowers are strewn about the child’s room.  http://www.windbornesingers.com  6. The guest house, by Rumi, read by Julie Vallimont. Piano accompaniment by Aaron Marcus.  7.  Love is Little - Bob Mills (Montague, MA).  Bob writes, “I got this Shaker song from Freyda Epstein when we played together in the late 90s. It came with only one verse, which seemed lonely, so I made it some friends to play with. The tune that follows after leapt from the guitar unbidden so I won't be surprised if someone else wrote it.”  The opening music is “The Pearl in Sorrow’s Hand” by Julie Vallimont, from her album Dark Sky, Bright Stars.  Produced by Julie Vallimont. Mixed and mastered by Dana Billings.  All content courtesy of the artists, all rights reserved.

Michael Witt joins me today to discuss his career, experiences under Brian Smith, the shock disappearing act of Jamie Lyon, the impact of Ben Kennedy and Des Hasler on Manly, the day he talked Ruben Wiki out of retirement and his antics on a 2008 September afternoon in Melbourne. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Capt. Ben Kennedy guest-stars on this week's "Cops on Mic," which is all about holiday safety. What is WPD doing to prevent theft during the holiday season? How can citizens protect themselves and their homes? Tune in to find out.

Chatting with Ben Kennedy who is a 20 year old entrepreneur. He has a venture called Gecko (https://www.geckoonline.com.au/makeextracash). Insta @geckoausThings you need to know & places you need to go!-Need personal help? Get it here: https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com/reach-out-Insta https://www.instagram.com/mymillennialmoney/-Facey https://www.facebook.com/mymillennialmoney/-Our private facey group for listeners: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mymillennialmoney/-Check out Glen's online money course here: https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com/online-course/ (use coupon code "m3" for 20% discount)-John's website: www.solverewealth.com.auFeel like giving us a good review if you like the show (if you listen on Apple Podcasts)?

The Camping World Truck Series just couldn't escape a bit of argy-bargy at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park; Gragson possibly to JR Motorsports; Darlington Squierless in 2018; Ben Kennedy eyes top job; Innovators vs NASCAR, ARCA News, NASCAR Pinty's Series update from CTMP; Indy News - Munoz to fill in for Wickens; Birthdays, Schedules, Weather and Social Media Madness feat. Suarez and Truex. One Lap Down with Lori Munro - since 2006 For full driver interviews from CTMP please visit our On Demand audio page. Our thanks to Perry Mason for providing all of last weekend's audio.

Ben Kennedy says he could have kept racing this season, but he chose to jump over into the other side of the family business. In this week’s episode, you’ll hear Kennedy talk about why the time was right to do so and what he’s learning in his new role as general manager of the Camping World Truck Series. Kennedy also explains his responsibilities on a weekly and weekend basis, whether he has plans to keep moving up the family ladder, and what his long-term vision is for the sport. Music: www.bensound.com

**How good is march?? Very soon we’ll be announcing how to get some official Turramurra Bin Chickens merch over at our Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/fireuprugbyleague/ **   -  Ben Kennedy and the sniffer Ibises   -  The coach whisperer    - Cecchin retires    - Rugby League Immortals 

Today on The CBN News Daily Rundown: How do we stop mass shootings? Some say gun control, others think we need to address mental illness. White House correspondent Ben Kennedy is on today, talking about what President Trump considers as the first steps towards a solution.

Ben Kennedy tells us the Mariners are better than the Jets. We discuss the memorable Brisbane match. And look at the Sydney match with positive vibes. Youth League, VAR and more.

Had a great chat with Foxes and Ladyhawke drummer Ben Kennedy! Ben tells all about performing on live TV and going on tour with Coldplay! Sounds good? Why not have a listen? - Kieran

The new Camping World Truck Series winner on switching teams after a turbulent year, staying grounded amidst the support of NASCAR superstars and growing up in the France family.

The Dees fought hard but came up short against the Crows this week. Jez and Nick give their insight into the game, featuring their excitement for young gun Jayden Hunt, a critique of Ben Kennedy's facial hair, some words of advice for Anthony 'Huddo' Hudson and a truck load of praise for Jack Watts. Enjoy!

How can we sum it up? Horrific? Somehow that just doesn't quite grasp the magnitude of how poor Round 7 was for some coaches. This week Jordan and Damon run through the big issues: - What do we do with all our injuries? - What players need holding? - Marcus Adams, Callum Mills, Ben Kennedy, Tom Papley, Connor Menadue... who do we dump first? - Should we double downgrade to both Christian Petracca and OUR BOY Benny Keays this week? Tons of info here! Enjoy! Doc.

Tonight on Talking in Circles we discuss all things NASCAR and break down the Charting system in NASCAR as the owners have now become franchises. Who gets a charter and who doesn't and who will have to race their way into the 58th Daytona 500.  Also Brian Vickers has been mentioned as a replacement for Tony Stewart during Speedweeks 2016. We will discuss how we feel about that.  David Gilliland & Reed Sorenson have rides for Speedweeks 2016 as both have found non-chartered rides to drive in and will have to race their way into the Great American Race this weekend.  Also former NASCAR driver Lennie Pond passed away at the age of 75, passing away due to cancer. Pond won one career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in 1978 at Talladega Superspeedway. We remember him.  Also in the XFINITY Series side of things Bobby Labonte will drive the No. 18 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing at Daytona. JGR announced Wednesday that NOS Energy will sponsor 16 races for the team including 15 with Kyle Busch.  Stanton Barrett will drive for Rick Ware Racing at Daytona along with Scott Lagasse who will compete in the truck series as well. Lagasse will drive the No. 93 Chevrolet in XFINITY and the truck race will be run for NTS Motorsports. No update on Ben Kennedy's future.  On the truck side of things, Reed Sorenson, Austin Theriault, Timmy Hilland Austin Hill will compete in the event at Daytona as loose ends continue to get tied.  Plus we will tell you what we think the Daytona 500 entry list will look like and speculate what the rules may look like for qualifying for the event.  Jam packed show, plus we take your phone calls at 917-889-8280. 

June 29, 2015 - Ben Kennedy

Guest: Ben Kennedy - We recap the Pocono weekend where JR Nation is still buzzing!, Kasey Kahne got his bell rung, Kerry's Fantasy picks pan out well, Toby likes magnets apparently, we hear from Jimmie Johnson, lots of Brad Keselowski plus a full Michigan preview that will knock your socks off! (is that even possible) Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie Support the show: http://patreon.com/thefinallap See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.