Podcast appearances and mentions of Chad Knaus

This week on NASCAR Live Alex Hayden is joined by new NASCAR President, Steve O'Donnell. Chad Knaus also stops by to discuss all of the details that go into Kyle Larson's "Double" attempt. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chad Knaus, Hendrick Motor Sports VP of Competition by Ed Lane

Chad Knaus is one of the biggest names in NASCAR. The Crew Chief behind all seven of Jimmie Johnson's championships, including five in a row and 81 race wins, Chad is widely recognized as one of the best to ever do it. Currently promoted to the current role of VP of Competition and Hendrick Motorsports, […]

Chad Knaus is one of the biggest names in NASCAR. The Crew Chief behind all seven of Jimmie Johnson's championships, including five in a row and 81 race wins, Chad is widely recognized as one of the best to ever do it. Currently promoted to the current role of VP of Competition and Hendrick Motorsports, […]

Chad Knaus VP Of Comp For Hendrick Motorsports by Ed Lane

Fresh off his first win as a NASCAR national series crew chief, Andrew Overstreet joins Davey Segal (7:30) to debrief and discuss the JR Motorsports No. 88 teams dominant win at Watkins Glen and Connor Zilisch's masterclass of a debut. He explains how he was in awe of Zilisch going quicker when asked to back off, his poise to withstand a chaotic finish and what his potential is moving forward. He also discusses Carson Kvapil's limited starts in the No. 88 this year, his time at JR Motorsports over the last several years and how it compares to his various stops along the way, working at Hendrick Motorsports while in college under Chad Knaus with Greg Ives, how simulation implementation was in the early/mid 2000s, climbing the ladder to a race engineer and more. Plus, his friendship with Ryan Blaney that was forged at Penske and the Wood Brothers, his Petty fandom as a child that helped accelerate his professional career, how a middle school science teacher helped give him the push to pursue motorsports as a career, stories from his win with Nelson Piquet Jr. at Michigan in the Truck Series, working alongside his brother, Tyler, in the sport, what his 2025 plans may look like and trying to go back-to-back with Dale Earnhardt Jr. back in the seat this weekend at Bristol. Davey also discusses Chris Buescher's win at Watkins Glen, the playoff leaderboard heading into Bristol to end the Round of 16 and Papa Segal pays homage to an iconic site of many land speed records.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with longtime NASCAR crew chief and former ESPN television analyst Tim Brewer to learn more about his legendary career calling the shots for some of the sport's all-time greats. After growing up within earshot of Bowman Gray Stadium, Tim established himself as a hard worker and found a position as crew chief for Junior Johnson and Associates, helping Cale Yarborough and Darrell Waltrip earn Cup championships in 1978 and 1981 respectively. Tim's work ethic was developed in his early teen years when he left his path of education to join local racer Ernie Shaw in the NASCAR Grand American ranks. Tim had a short stint with Tiny Lund before settling in with fellow Winston Salem native Richard Childress, becoming one of the youngest crew chiefs in NASCAR history at the age of 18.  Tim explains that he got hired onto the famed Holly Farms team when Herb Nab vacated the chief position and Junior Johnson made a call to Childress. Tim and Travis Carter came on board in 1978 and helped guide Yarborough to ten wins and a third consecutive Cup season crown. Tim and Dale also discuss his years spent working with Waltrip and what made him leave Johnson's team in 1982 to work for MC Anderson, reuniting with Yarborough. He also details how Raymond Beadle came to NASCAR ownership, creating the Blue Max Racing group with driver Tim Richmond in 1983. Tim talks about his friendship and competition with Dale Earnhardt Sr., his falling out with Junior Johnson in the early 90s, and how he came to be an Emmy-award-winning television analyst after he stepped down from the pit box. 

On a special episode of Crew Call, Steve Post and Todd Gordon are joined by NASCAR Hall of Fame crew chief Chad Knaus to tell his racing story before becoming a seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On a brand new edition of NASCAR Live Chad Knaus sits down with Steve Post and Todd Gordon. We also get into the Olympic spirit by giving out gold, silver, and bronze medals in all 3 of NASCAR's top series. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe is back from Kansas. The Ignition Crew talk about the start of racing season as the Rolex 24 is this weekend. NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus, and Donnie Allision. Joe has UBER Eats issues, Matt's Australia Report, New Patreon Lonnie, WFO Fantasy League Info, SportsCollision.

An all "Hall of Fame" show with guests Donnie Allison, Chad Knaus, and Jimmie Johnson. Doug Rice hosts, along with PRN's Alexis Erickson and Brad Gillie.

It was only natural Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus went into the NASCAR Hall of Fame together and Donnie Allison filled out the "Alabama Gang" roster. Plus Austin Dillon feels in 2024 there's no where to go but up and congrats to Steve Richards, Doug Rice and Kent Bernhardt.

Jimmie Johnson & Chad Knaus discuss making the NASCAR Hall of Fame. #nascar #racing #jimmiejohnson #chadknaus ***thumbnail & b-roll photos by David Jensen/Getty Images courtesy of NASCAR Media

NasCardRadio Episode 175: Logan and Val begin the show with the dates of the season opening NASCAR Truck, Xfinity and CUP races plus the Indy Car and F1 openers. Parkside Collectibles has confirmed that they will be producing Indy Car trading cards. No design or checklist has been announced, so stay tuned. Panini NASCAR Prime FOTL dropped with prices ending around $250. The regular Prime Racing issue is still on track to be released on 1/24/24. The NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony is 1/19/24 and Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus and Donnie Allison will be officially inducted. The guys review their rookie cards. Logan and Val visited the Richard Petty Museum and dipped themselves in Petty racing history. As the guys were getting ready to leave, they were honored to meet the King himself, Richard Petty. The guys finish the show with some groovy eBay auctions in ‘The Kings Court'. Voting for the inaugural Racing Card Hall of Fame class is open. Voting ends on 2/3/24. You can still vote by visiting http://bit.ly/rchofballot. Enter your email address and the password RCHOF. You may only vote for 10 cards. #thehobby #tradingcards #rchof #pettymuseum #parksidecards #panini

This week's NASCAR Live is all about getting you ready for Friday night's 2024 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. We look back at the careers of Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus, and Donnie Allison this week. Chad Knaus then sits down with Mike Bagley ahead of his big night. We also revisit Jimmie's win in the 2006 Daytona 500. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steve Post and Todd Gordon react to Christopher Bell's thrilling win at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Bell's win propels him into the Championship Four, for the second year in a row, alongside Kyle Larson. The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Martinsville next for the final race of the Round of 8, Steve and Todd predict who they think will join Bell and Larson in Phoenix. Greg Ives, the righthand man to Chad Knaus at Hendrick Motorsports, joins the show to discuss his new role at Hendrick and life away from pit box. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Phil and Josh return for E181 of the GSP to cover Kyle Kirkwood and Christopher Buescher's second wins of the 2023 season.  For the IndyCars, Kirkwood used strategy and speed to hold off Scotty McLaughlin and championship leader Alex Palou.  This race was the debut for defending Indy NXT champion Linus Lundqvist for Meyer-Shank Racing, with a Fast 12 qualifying and solid race till it was not.  Compared to the previous two seasons, the race was relatively clean and multiple strategies were at play. Michigan saw Buescher take his second consecutive victory on a Monday over Martin Truex, Jr. and bring the heritage trophy back to Ford.  Noah Gragson was indefinitely suspended for his social media antics and the NASCAR Hall of Fame nominated Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus and Donnie Allison for the 2024 class.  The guys get into their thoughts on all of these items plus the points with just three races remaining in the regular season.  John Hunter Nemechek continues his solid 2023 XFinity campaign, taking his fifth win of the season at MIS.  This was after having issues and argy bargy with teammates Gibbs and Smith.  The GSP Roundup covers SRX, MotoGP/Moto2, IMSA, WRC, Indy NXT, and NHRA with Anthony Wayne Stewart taking a regional victory at Reading.  Phil and Josh briefly talk about football before previewing the Gallagher Grand Prix of Indy for the IndyCar Series along with picks plus the Cup/XFinity at IMS along with Trucks opening their playoffs at IRP.  Josh lets us know what's going in sim racing in his Sim Segment before show close.

Jessica Hook is an engineer at Hendrick Motorsports, but her exact role is to be determined as Hook looks for her next challenge. However, she was heavily involved in Garage 56 and she's among the team now closing the chapter on that historic event as the parts and pieces are back at the shop. Hook recalls when she was brought into the loop by Chad Knaus with five minutes' notice; the science behind competing at Le Mans regarding fuel/tires and Hook's race day role; how Hendrick Motorsports ties into her background before getting a job with the organization; how her perspective on racing changed when realizing she wanted to work in the sport; the two jobs she's had since graduating college; working with the drivers she once looked up to; what brings Hook a sense of satisfaction in her work; would she consider looking for a crew chief role in the future. Music created by Tony Monge.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3228370/advertisement

"Revving into Action: Exploring NASCAR's Hall of Fame, Exciting Races, and Future Prospects - Three Wide in the Middle Podcast" Join hosts Tommy and Keith in an exhilarating episode of Three Wide in the Middle as they dive headfirst into the world of NASCAR. In this edition, they hold nothing back, starting with a passionate segment (8:52) on the Hall of Fame voters' surprising decision regarding Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus. Get ready for some rapid-fire discussions during the "Hit or Miss" segment (26:03), where Ricky Rudd, Harry Gant, and Carl Edwards take the spotlight, alongside an analysis of NASCAR's races at Richmond - is it the car or the track? The duo debates why boosting the horsepower to 750 could be the game-changer NASCAR needs, and whether Ford will maintain its dominance at Michigan. But that's not all - the excitement continues with the Dirt Track Recap (46:22). Hear about Justin Pecks' thrilling High Limit Win at Kokomo, Corey Day's emergence as one of the most promising young talents, and the burning question of whether David Gravel will finally seize the World of Outlaws Championship. And of course, not to forget Brady Bacon's sprint week title. As the episode wraps up, Tommy and Keith engage with their audience by answering a crucial listener's email. The topic? The intriguing prospects of SVG (Shane Van GisBergen) pursuing NASCAR in 2024. Tune in now to fuel your passion for motorsports and get your NASCAR fix with Three Wide in the Middle! Hit that download button and join the action-packed discussion. Hosts: Tommy Brandon and Keith Bradley Sponsor: Produxa

On today's episode of Three Wide in the Middle, Tommy opens the show with his thoughts on Daniel Ricciardo's return to F1 (1:42) and what it could mean for his future going forward. Then, in Hit or Miss. Tommy and Keith discuss what was a surprisingly good race at Atlanta in the NASCAR Cup Series, whether or not restrictor plate races should be shortened, and why Chad Knaus and Jimmie Johnson should not be on the Hall of Fame Ballot (12:42). After that, the guys dive into what was the best dirt race they've seen in a very long time as they breakdown and recap the Eldora Million (36:21) and preview this weekend's Kings Royal. Finally, Tommy and Keith close out the show with their thoughts on Anthony Macri leaving his family owned sprint car team (57:14). Hosts: Tommy Brandon and Keith Bradley Sponsor: Produxa

Led by sanctioning body CEO Jim France along with the sport's top winning team owner Rick Hendrick, Jeff Gordon, and Chad Knaus the NASCAR Garage 56 project for the 24 Hours of Le Mans was a big hit with driver Jimmie Johnson blown away by the fans in France.

Butch Hylton was a longtime crew member and crew chief for drivers like Stanley Smith, Ward Burton, Mark Martin, Bobby Labonte, Tony Stewart, Ricky Rudd, Dale Jarrett, Ron Hornaday and Kevin Harvick.  This week in the first of what will be three GREAT installments of our interview with Butch, he talks about moving from here to there to back again and finally to North Carolina as he tries to make his way up the NASCAR ladder; his friendship with future NASCAR Hall of Famer Chad Knaus; a 212-mph test with Ward Burton; taping his thumb to his air gun in order to keep working after an injury; an all-out scuffle with Roush Racing teammate JEFF Burton and then, finally, his time with brash youngster Tony Stewart. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid check out the May 29, 1997 issue of Winston Cup Scene.  Jeff Gordon wins a rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600, his FIFTH win in just eleven races to that point in the season. Ford teams got a rules concession because of Wonder Boy's dominance. This all comes just a week after the one and only appearance of Ray Evernham's infamous T-Rex race car. Joe Nemechek wins Charlotte's Busch Series race, just two months after losing his brother John as the result of a truck series accident at Homestead and Tony Raines gives Dodge its first major NASCAR win in twenty years in a truck race at I-70 Speedway in Missouri. Dave Marcis keeps right on fishing after injuring his hand and Robby Gordon's attempt at the Indianapolis 500/Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte same-day double duty gets washed out. NOTE: This show is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand. Be sure to check out the latest and greatest stories from the world of NASCAR at dailydownforce.com! Interested in The Scene Vault Podcast T-shirts? Check out thescenevault.com and click on SHOP to see what we have available! Please consider supporting this show via: patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcast paypal.me/thescenevaultpodcast venmo.com/thescenevaultpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear is joined by special guest NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Josh Williams to discuss his infamous move parking on the front stretch during Saturday's race. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft ask Josh about his experience going to the NASCAR hauler, his attempt at getting a TV interview, and how no practice affected the quality of racing.In Spot On, Spot Off, the guys break down why Josh's disqualification was unjustified, Justin Allgaier's comments on how Atlanta's new configuration races, how Brad Keselowski lost the race on the last lap of the Cup Series race, and Chad Knaus' interview regarding Hendrick Motorsports' colossal penalty. Plus, hear fans react to Josh's infamous parking job, Daniel Hemric wrecking Parker Kligerman, and Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin's hilarious porta john interaction in Reaction Theatre. 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

Door Bumper Clear is joined by special guest NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Josh Williams to discuss his infamous move parking on the front stretch during Saturday's race. Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors and Freddie Kraft ask Josh about his experience going to the NASCAR hauler, his attempt at getting a TV interview, and how no practice affected the quality of racing. In Spot On, Spot Off, the guys break down why Josh's disqualification was unjustified, Justin Allgaier's comments on how Atlanta's new configuration races, how Brad Keselowski lost the race on the last lap of the Cup Series race, and Chad Knaus' interview regarding Hendrick Motorsports' colossal penalty. Plus, hear fans react to Josh's infamous parking job, Daniel Hemric wrecking Parker Kligerman, and Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin's hilarious porta john interaction in Reaction Theatre. 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

Another week, another JR Motorsports crew chief on the show. Taylor Moyer joins Davey Segal (8:15) to discuss the season to date with his driver Josh Berry, what it's been like working with one driver the last two seasons compared to nine (!) he worked with in 2021, how that helped him become a better crew chief and what it was like when Dale Earnhardt Jr. A.K.A. "Bossman" sat behind the wheel for Taylor. Moyer discusses his roots in the Northeast and the racing culture in Vermont growing up, why he opted to head south to pursue a career in racing, attending UNCC, working throughout college, getting hooked up with Hendrick Motorsports at his grandparents 50th wedding anniversary party, working his way up from the developmental pit crew to the chassis shop, getting the call (and almost missing it) from Rick Hendrick asking to become a crew chief at JR Motorsports and more. Plus, the hilarious story of when he thought Sam Mayer was peeing in his ear (yes, really), learning from Chad Knaus and Steve Letarte and how he tailors his leadership style, realistic expectations for this year with Josh and why wins aren't the No. 1 goal for him as a shot caller in 2023. Davey also reviews William Byron's win at Las Vegas, looks ahead to Phoenix, the debut of the new package and Papa Segal pays homage to a NASCAR Hall of Famer.

EP104: The NASCAR 2023 Vibe Check w/ @_TaylorKitchen_

The Guest this week is Murray Timm, He has built Nascar Cup Series race cars at Hendrick Motorsports Nascar Cup Shop for over 25 years. He has won 13 Nascar Cup Series Championships, and 231 Nascar Cup Series Wins. He is an Aerodynamic specialist, who has worked on bodies in the wind tunnel for the likes of Dale Earnhardt jr. Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson, Chase Elliot. He has received the prestigious Papa Joe Hendrick Award of Excellence, joining the likes of Jeff Gordon, Chad Knaus and Jimmie Johnson. Murray was the front Tire Changer for Terry Labonte in the Early 2000s.

On this week's edition of Crew Call, Chad Knaus, Vice President of Competition for Hendrick Motorsports, joined Steve Post and championship winning crew chief Todd Gordon to discuss the team's performance through the first round of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs and the pursuit for a third straight Cup Series championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's edition of Crew Call, Chad Knaus, Vice President of Competition for Hendrick Motorsports, joined Steve Post and championship winning crew chief Todd Gordon to discuss the team's performance through the first round of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs and the pursuit for a third straight Cup Series championship. 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.

It is time to get ready for a race fan's dream this weekend and NASCAR Live is here to get you a head start on all of the racing action. Denny Hamlin stops by to recap his up and down first few months of the season. One of the most successful crew chiefs in the history of the sport, Chad Knaus is also here to preview Hendrick Motorsports efforts in the Coca-Cola 600. Cup Series director, Brad Moran also stops by to give a state of the sport heading into one of the crown jewel events. We also go back almost 50 years into the MRN archives for a World 600 throwback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zack talks all about his VIP experience at the Toyota Owners 400 as the guest of the race's grand marshal! Zack talks about how this opportunity arose from a tragedy in the local Richmond community and how thankful we are that Toyota chose to highlight and help educators in need. Zack had access to EVERYTHING! Casually hanging out with drivers, meeting some favorite drivers, walking the red carpet, riding in a pace car, sitting on the pit box, talking about a once in a lifetime experience! Local favorite Denny Hamlin wins in Richmond in shocking fashion, how the strategy race looked in the suite vs. on TV. Alex reads Fox NASCAR for FILTH! Despite an insightful Chad Knaus, it was an unacceptable broadcast from the lack of coverage and awareness and why they shouldn't renew for the next TV contract... The Tea: The scary situation for Hailie Deegan and Chase Cabre, Keelan Harvick's F1 dream, and will F1 ESPN have commercials next year? Netflix Sports? Follow The Gay Racing Podcast on Twitter @GayRacingPod (https://twitter.com/GayRacingPod) Follow Zack and Alex on twitter: @newgayden (https://twitter.com/newgayden) @DreamyZackGP (https://twitter.com/DreamyZackGP)

It's time to preview Long Beach. But before that Dan and Tim cover some news and notes for F1 and NASCAR. F1 continues to impress with the new regulations. Drivers have figured out a useful solution to DRS and how to manipulate the detection zones. Is this a problem? Nope. And who said manipulate? Mercedes will get it together but will Haas have enough resources to develop this season? NASCAR is going to LeMans? Yes! But can they do it right? Chad Knaus leading the effort with Hendricks and Chevy is putting the best foot forward for sure. Who are Dan and Tim's picks for Long Beach? Andretti and Rahal get it together? Our hosts are cautious. Not at all cautious about Penske continuing the strong start to this season. Engage with us on social media!Consider becoming a Patreon supporter at: https://www.patreon.com/turnfourpodcast  Twitter: @turnfourpodcas1Instagram: Turn_Four_Podcastwww.turn4podcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0KqoM_k5JAOjdJs1LMD9cg

Today on The Fast Lane with Ed Lane - Ed and Trey Lyle give more thoughts on Duke vs UNC in the Final Four #MarchMadness - Chad Knaus talks about how Hendrick Motorsports has adopted the Next-Gen car and previews Richmond Raceway

Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson on how he's been getting up to speed on Road Atlanta (3:00); how running IMSA still is helping Jimmie stay sharp for IndyCar (5:15); playing video games with 80 cars on track to prepare for darkness (7:30); on increasing his pace and drive time at Petit Le Mans after a disappointing Watkins Glen (9:30); why Road Atlanta could be personal redemption in trying to return to his Rolex 24 form (11:30); whether Jimmie believes more NASCAR drivers might race IMSA and if he'd like to get in a Next Gen Cup car next year (13:30); on having Chad Knaus back as a teammate (15:30); “we recognize we love working together and being around one another … the way we interact brings out the best in both of us” (18:00); on if Knaus and Hendrick will remain with Jimmie in IMSA next season (20:00); how 2021 has been “a big year of growth” for Jimmie on the business and sponsor side (21:30); the parallels of victories and losses in the business of racing (23:30); what Jimmie has learned to admire in Rick Hendrick and what he wishes he could emulate in the team owner (24:30); learning to embrace the freewheeling side of being a businessman (26:00); what's ahead for Jimmie in 2022 (28:00); Jimmie on his buddy, Kamui Kobayashi (29:00).

With NASCAR being on break for the 2021 Olympic games, Garage Guy Chase is ready for some shenanigans and brings in guest host Cody FN Powers to go down the NASCAR break rabbit hole with him.Kyle Busch has shown us he gives zero f**** when it comes to his vacation time. Chase and Cody break down the events over the past week posted to his Instagram account.Brad Keselowski is headed to drive the 6 at Rousch Fenway and with a stake in ownership, Chase thinks he and Lebron James could become great friends and possibly be the driver that fuses rap music with NASCAR through a wild "What If" conversation between him and Cody.Chase Elliott and Alex Bowman are both being penalized by NASCAR once the next race at Watkins Glen International takes place. Chase and Cody discuss the possibility that Chase Elliott isn't NASCAR's Golden Boy after all and dive into discussing how they would want a movie about Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus to look like.Garage Guy Chase introduces a new segment centered around NASCAR Conspiracies for when Cody joins the show called "NASPIRACIES". Cody discusses the possibility that Kyle Larson may have a legendary driver closer to him than Larson may think.

NAPA Chevy crew chief Alan Gustafson happy Chase Elliott was able to safely come from the back of the pack to win at Road America while Team Hendrick VP of Competition Chad Knaus isn't worried about two teammates crashing together.

Chad Knaus, the vice president of competition for Hendrick Motorsports, on how much fun he's had racing sports cars (1:00); the appeal of the cars (2:00); always on his bucket list (3:00); working with international drivers (4:30); the differences in the “cult” of IMSA vs. NASCAR (5:30); communication with multiple languages involved (7:00); Knaus' takeaways from racing sports cars at Daytona and Sebring (9:00); explaining the drive time penalty at Sebring (11:30); on the thrash to prepare the backup tub at Sebring (13:30); working with Jimmie Johnson again (16:15); could there be more sports car endurance races in the future for Hendrick? (17:30); on how sports cars help with NextGen prep (19:30); and with larger wheels on pit stops (21:00); some of the sports cars in Knaus' personal collection (22:00); how calling an endurance race is different and similar to calling a Cup race (23:30); Changing up the flow of Hendrick Motorsports' NASCAR debriefs (26:00).Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

On this week's edition of NASCAR Live Spire Motorsports co-founder Jeff Dickerson; reigning Xfinity series champion and Team Penske driver Austin Cindric; EVP of Sonoma Raceway Jill Gregory; and VP of Competition for Hendrick Motorsports Chad Knaus join Mike Bagley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chad Knaus, Vice President of Competition for Hedrick Motorsports, joins Steve Post to discuss life outside of the pit box. Plus, Chad talks about his past achievements along with the current success of Hendrick Motorsports during the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season. 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.

Chad Knaus, Vice President of Competition for Hedrick Motorsports, joins Steve Post to discuss life outside of the pit box. Plus, Chad talks about his past achievements along with the current success of Hendrick Motorsports during the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his former Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Greg Ives are reunited on this episode to tell the story of how Ives made it in the sport and share previously unheard reflections on their time working together.Before Ives joins the program, Dale Jr. and co-host Mike Davis react to the weekend's events at Talladega Superspeedway. Hear what Dale told race winner Brad Keselowski about tying his track wins record. As a known “big ass spoiler” critic, Dale weighs in on Joey Logano's comments following his flip. What direction does he hope to see superspeedway racing go? The answer may surprise you.Isla Earnhardt will turn three-years-old this week. What birthday gift did her dad buy her that may have her making left turns soon? Hear what bug Dale may have been bitten by.Next, Ives sits down at the table and the former teammates go all the way back to his childhood. Learn about Ives' family's involvement in racing, when he first took an interest and how he snuck into the track as a kid.As he began racing more and finding success, college remained the goal for the Bark River, Michigan, native. Find out why he initially pursued medical school. Then he shares why his driving career didn't work out and how falling in love with the mechanical side of racing quickly changed his plans.Dale Jr. is often asked to explain how someone can make it in racing and Ives serves as the perfect example for him to share. Hear the steps Ives took to establish himself and gain experience in the sport before getting to NASCAR.An interaction at a family reunion ultimately set Ives up for the rest of his life. He details what happened, getting a call from Hendrick Motorsports and his first interview with the organization. Then hear what he had to do to make it to Daytona in order to meet the No. 24 team during Speedweeks.Ives then talks about getting a job offer from Hendrick Motorsports and how once there, doors opened quickly and his willingness to volunteer elevated his career. He shares how he became Jimmie Johnson's lead engineer during his five consecutive championship run and the influence Chad Knaus had on him.When Ives began contemplating his next career move, learn why he committed to staying in the HMS family and how he became a model for the working relationship between the Hendrick Cup program and JR Motorsports. Dale Jr. shares his perspective on the partnerships' early days and where it is at today.Multiple victories and a championship with Chase Elliott later, Mr. Hendrick called Ives with his big break at the Cup level. At the request of Dale Jr., hear how Ives was selected as his next crew chief. Dale details the process behind picking a crew chief and what he was looking for after Steve Letarte left.Ives then discusses what it was like coming into the No. 88 team. When Dale suffered another concussion in 2016 and missed most of the season, Ives was thrown one of the greatest challenges of his career. He and Dale openly discuss the warning signs both of them saw and what Ives was thinking a year later when Dale decided to retire.Two weeks following Ives' latest victory with Alex Bowman at Richmond Raceway, hear Ives discuss the ups and downs of the last three plus seasons with Bowman. They both applaud Bowman's maturation process and the changed mindset that Ives believes is helping elevate the team.Lastly, Bowman will run a Darlington throwback scheme resembling a late model scheme Ives ran in the 90s. Hear the story behind the car, the races it ran and how Bowman shocked Ives when revealing it to him during a team meeting.In Ask Jr. Presented by Xfinity, Dale tackles topics including his thoughts on the current state of superspeedway racing and how drivers and crew chiefs study film.  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

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his former Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Greg Ives are reunited on this episode to tell the story of how Ives made it in the sport and share previously unheard reflections on their time working together. Before Ives joins the program, Dale Jr. and co-host Mike Davis react to the weekend’s events at Talladega Superspeedway. Hear what Dale told race winner Brad Keselowski about tying his track wins record. As a known “big ass spoiler” critic, Dale weighs in on Joey Logano’s comments following his flip. What direction does he hope to see superspeedway racing go? The answer may surprise you. Isla Earnhardt will turn three-years-old this week. What birthday gift did her dad buy her that may have her making left turns soon? Hear what bug Dale may have been bitten by. Next, Ives sits down at the table and the former teammates go all the way back to his childhood. Learn about Ives’ family’s involvement in racing, when he first took an interest and how he snuck into the track as a kid. As he began racing more and finding success, college remained the goal for the Bark River, Michigan, native. Find out why he initially pursued medical school. Then he shares why his driving career didn’t work out and how falling in love with the mechanical side of racing quickly changed his plans. Dale Jr. is often asked to explain how someone can make it in racing and Ives serves as the perfect example for him to share. Hear the steps Ives took to establish himself and gain experience in the sport before getting to NASCAR. An interaction at a family reunion ultimately set Ives up for the rest of his life. He details what happened, getting a call from Hendrick Motorsports and his first interview with the organization. Then hear what he had to do to make it to Daytona in order to meet the No. 24 team during Speedweeks. Ives then talks about getting a job offer from Hendrick Motorsports and how once there, doors opened quickly and his willingness to volunteer elevated his career. He shares how he became Jimmie Johnson’s lead engineer during his five consecutive championship run and the influence Chad Knaus had on him. When Ives began contemplating his next career move, learn why he committed to staying in the HMS family and how he became a model for the working relationship between the Hendrick Cup program and JR Motorsports. Dale Jr. shares his perspective on the partnerships’ early days and where it is at today. Multiple victories and a championship with Chase Elliott later, Mr. Hendrick called Ives with his big break at the Cup level. At the request of Dale Jr., hear how Ives was selected as his next crew chief. Dale details the process behind picking a crew chief and what he was looking for after Steve Letarte left. Ives then discusses what it was like coming into the No. 88 team. When Dale suffered another concussion in 2016 and missed most of the season, Ives was thrown one of the greatest challenges of his career. He and Dale openly discuss the warning signs both of them saw and what Ives was thinking a year later when Dale decided to retire. Two weeks following Ives’ latest victory with Alex Bowman at Richmond Raceway, hear Ives discuss the ups and downs of the last three plus seasons with Bowman. They both applaud Bowman’s maturation process and the changed mindset that Ives believes is helping elevate the team. Lastly, Bowman will run a Darlington throwback scheme resembling a late model scheme Ives ran in the 90s. Hear the story behind the car, the races it ran and how Bowman shocked Ives when revealing it to him during a team meeting. In Ask Jr. Presented by Xfinity, Dale tackles topics including his thoughts on the current state of superspeedway racing and how drivers and crew chiefs study film.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh of an off weekend, William Byron is geared up for Martinsville Speedway with a win under his belt, and joins Davey Segal this week to discuss his season to date. He explains why adding Rudy Fugle to the No. 24 team came with some familiarly, but also added pressure and how Chad Knaus' new ... Read more Source

In Episode 4, we sit down with Philippe Lopez: competition director of Richard Petty Motorsports. A 30+ year NASCAR veteran, Philippe is a wealth of knowledge and experience. Originally from San Antonio, TX, Philippe relocated to Alabama (later NC) and took whatever job was available in racing. He steadily climbed the ladder until he found himself atop the pit box for some of NASCAR's heaviest hitters including Ward Burton, Steve Park, Darrell Waltrip, Hut Stricklin, Terry Labonte and many more. Philippe shares stories of working with the likes of Burton and Waltrip, exchanging pranks with Tony Raines and discovering talented up-and-comers such as Chad Knaus. His insight into how NASCAR has changed, what is coming in the future, and how to get involved is valuable information for anyone interested in the sport. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Richard Petty Motorsports Podcast!

It's a Chad Knaus, few ever get to know. Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with the 7-time NASCAR Championship Crew Chief in a wide open interview on the Download.Knaus' journey to becoming Jimmie Johnson's crew chief started in the grassroots midwest wrenching on his father's Late Model racecars. That short track grind taught many valuable lessons that he took with him on an unlikely journey to the heart of Stock Car Auto Racing, Charlotte, N.C. Knaus speaks of the failures in his first attempts to get into NASCAR, and how it landed him back home, and far away from his dream of becoming a big-time crew chief.A bold phone call and an overnight stay in the Hendrick Motorsports parking lot finally opened the door for the journeyman crew member. Under the guidance of Ray Evernham, Knaus did it all. Then, he moved on. But why? The journey from team to team, including working for Dale Earnhardt Inc, wasn't always smooth for the Illinois native. But, it did include some memorable moments with Dale Sr., and a promise with Rick Hendrick that helped shape his future Hall of Fame career.Chad, Dale Jr. and co-host Mike Davis talk about management by strengths and how Chad Knaus' direct personality is off the chart in the Hendrick system. He also shares some of the incredible attributes of his seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Championship driver, Jimmie Johnson. Dale Jr. and Chad discuss what it was like working together, as two completely different personalities, on the Hendrick Motorsports team. Knaus' aggressive style landed him in trouble and Dale asks him about the "creativity" he brought to an organization constantly pushing the envelope.Dale reminisces about the time he dumped Knaus' driver Stacy Compton, and how a bloody-nose may have saved him from a confrontation with the crew chief.Chad Knaus will start a new role for Team Hendrick in 2021, stepping off the pit box and into a managerial role. He reveals what has him most excited about the future with a flood of younger talent rising through the organization.Aside from the interview, Dale Jr. brings a lot to the table... including a giant tub of shredded beef jerky. The DJD gang tries the unusual snack. Social Media guru Leah Vaughn didn't try the beef, but she did bring a ton of questions to Dale in the Ask Jr segment presented by Xfinity. Jr. breaks down Kevin Harvick missing the Championship 4 and shares his take on a controversial decision by Erik Jones' #20 team that helped Denny Hamlin advance to the Phoenix finale. Dale also shares why he became an iRacing executive and how nobody will replace Clint "Eastwood" Bowyer. 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

In this episode we discuss the recent playoff race at Las Vegas and our thoughts on the win and in to next round system. We proceed to discuss the new Denny Hamlin- Michael Jordan- Bubba Wallace race team and Chad Knaus leaving his crew chief position. We also go over our thoughts and expectations for the new (and interesting to say the least) 2021 NASCAR Cup series schedule. We end by debating our thoughts for the upcoming Talladega race as well as who will make it past the round of 12. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In one of the most wide-open episodes of all-time, former NASCAR driver Mike Skinner brings a new level of honesty and badassery to the table, in a much awaited conversation with Dale Earnhardt Jr.Skinner holds nothing back as he talks about his rough upbringing and how working in the oil fields of Colorado was the start of a journey that led to stock car racing fame. From drinking, out-running cops and smoking weed to out-running some of the best Short Track racers in America, his early days paint the picture of a true renegade racer. That mentality is what attracted legendary car owner Richard Childress, although their first phone call didn't go as planned. Learn how Skinner actually turned down the opportunity of a lifetime because of a simple misunderstanding. Skinner tells Dale Jr. and co-host Mike Davis how beer drinking and raising hell was the best preparation he ever had for getting in the racecar. The Truck Series Champion talks about the big move to the Cup Series and a two car team at RCR, and how Dale Earnhardt wasn't very keen on having a teammate. The rocky relationship and some brutal crashes led the veteran racer down a path of headache and heartache that almost did him in. How bad were some of his concussions? Skinner shares never before heard details of the damage occurred during those wrecks. He also shares intimate details, that take Dale Jr. by surprise, of why he decided to hang up the helmet after a successful second career in the Truck Series.The DJD gang were thrown a curveball in AskJr presented by Xfinity when two young Xfinity drivers hit Dale Jr. up with questions. Chase Briscoe wants him at the Chili Bowl. So, will Dale Jr. be a volunteer / work-for-beer crew member at the Chili Bowl? Then, Dale gives Harrison Burton a masters-class on his approach to drafting. Like that wasn't enough? Dale Jr. gets chippy about the rumors of making Bristol a dirt track for a race and has a very simple and authoritative solution. JRM driver Noah Gragson had to deal with a nose-bleed while driving last week, and that prompts Dale to share a story of the time that a bloody nose may have helped him avoid a fight with Chad Knaus.Ya think we're done? Nope. Dale Jr. shares his love of vintage t-shirts and what makes the best ones in Valvoline Originals. Odd History uncovers a tale of Bobby Allison and a trailer speed record. Dale Jr. also tells us how a turkey ended up in a Virginia homeowner's bathroom. 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

There was a couple of announcements regarding the 2021 NASCAR schedule on Tuesday afternoon. What were they? Find out in the latest edition of Stock Car Scoop. Frontstretch‘s newest podcast focused on the motorsports news of the week also has news on Chad Knaus as well as the entry lists for all three races at ... Read more Source

Dale Earnhardt Jr. precedes the show with a personal message regarding last week's plane crash.  Then on this episode, Dale digs deep to get to know young racing phenom William Byron.  The two discuss his meteoric rise, a face-palm moment with Kyle Busch, Chad Knaus' personality, owning the SIM racer label, wake surfing and feeling out of place in Cup.  DJD talks about DMBL Hoops, fantasy football, Dale's new specs, a date night gone wrong and how hot dogs are best friends with mustard.  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

A sports spectacular episode! Hall of fame and legendary college football coach Lou Holtz joins us, along with Chad Knaus, NASCAR crew chief for the famed 48 car of driver Jimmie Johnson. Plus another round of Brad and Ken's Leadership nuggets.