Podcast appearances and mentions of ernie francis jr

ON TRACK WITH DIVERSITY: Ernie Francis Jr., INDY NXT Driver -

Welcome back to another episode of Chasing the Apex. Today I'm sitting down with Ernie Francis Jr. Ernie started his professional racing career in 2013, racing with the Breathless Racing team run by his father in the Trans Am series. With 7 consecutive series titles under his belt in the Trans Am series, Ernie also competed in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with MBM Motorsports in 2017 and in the Formula Regional Americas Championship in 2021. However, one of Ernie's most significant career moments thus far was bringing home a race win at Lucas Oil Raceway in the SRX series. He credits this win as one of the reasons he received his latest opportunity, racing in the Indy Lights series with Force Indy, a team established with the goal of bringing greater diversity and inclusion to motorsports. Hope you enjoy this episode! Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/chasingtheapex

Racer to Racer Podcast Presented by Race 92 - Ernie Francis jr. In this episode we chat with Ernie Francis Jr. Ernie most recently drove in the 2022 Indy lights Championship with Force Indy and will be driving in the 2023 Indy NXT Series with HMD Motorsports powered by Force Indy. He is a 7 time Trans-AM Series Champ and a SRX Race winner. Buy Race 92 and Podcast merch at www.race92.com! https://anchor.fm/racer-to-racer AUDIO TRACK: Into The Twilight - AMG

Mid-Ohio race weekend is finally upon us and Conor Daly and Joey Mulinaro are here to preview the upcoming race, plus interview Conor's long-time friend, former race car driver and famous DJ, Mackenzie Johnson aka MAKJ. First up, the guys talk about the Superstar Racing Experience race from South Boston. Hear about Tony Stewart almost punching Ernie Francis Jr. and Helio Castroneves and Paul Tracy igniting their old rivalry. Then they discuss what to expect from Mid-Ohio this upcoming weekend and the challenges the track presents. Finally, the guys talk with MAKJ about being go-karting teammates with Conor, his journey through racing cars and the transition to a career in music.Follow @SpeedStreetpod and @Dirtymomedia on Instagram and Twitter. 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

Mid-Ohio race weekend is finally upon us and Conor Daly and Joey Mulinaro are here to preview the upcoming race, plus interview Conor's long-time friend, former race car driver and famous DJ, Mackenzie Johnson aka MAKJ. First up, the guys talk about the Superstar Racing Experience race from South Boston. Hear about Tony Stewart almost punching Ernie Francis Jr. and Helio Castroneves and Paul Tracy igniting their old rivalry. Then they discuss what to expect from Mid-Ohio this upcoming weekend and the challenges the track presents. Finally, the guys talk with MAKJ about being go-karting teammates with Conor, his journey through racing cars and the transition to a career in music. Follow @SpeedStreetpod and @Dirtymomedia on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode we recap the 4 Nights of the World of Outlaws High Bank Nationals at Husets Speedway including Sheldon Haudenschild's thrilling $100k win. We talk about the first 5 nights of PA Speedweek before our trip up there this weekend, we recap the NASCAR triple header weekend at Nashville Superspeedway with wins by Ryan Preece, Justin Allgaier and Chase Elliott and the way strategy played out before the final restart. We end with a recap of SRX at South Boston, Tony Stewart winning and getting fired up with Ernie Francis Jr. and make picks for NASCAR at Road America and SRX at Stafford

He's a racing champion, but until 2021, few knew of 24-year-old racing phenom Ernie Francis, Jr. This piqued the curiosity of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis who welcome him to the table to learn about a racer that industry insiders can't talk enough about.Francis broke through with a big win in Tony Stewart and Ray Evernham's SRX Series (Superstar Racing Experience) at Indianapolis Raceway Park last summer. The win came against some of the best racers in motorsports and sent shockwaves across much of the sport. Who was this kid? Well, first off he's a seven-time Champion on the Trans-Am circuit. His recent success brought a call from motorsports legend Roger Penske, who tabbed him to be one of his up-and-coming stars. Francis details the call that changed his life and unexpectedly shifted his career path from stock cars to open-wheel racecars where he'll compete full-time for Force Indy in the 2022 Indy Lights Series. The goal? Building experience and a team capable of stepping up in a few years to compete in the Indianapolis 500.Francis' first opportunities in racing came with a lot less fanfare. As a child, he hung around and worked at his father's speed shop on the coast of Southern Florida. The family connection to speed took him from go-karts to his first racecar at the age of 13. From there, he honed his skills racing Mazda Miatas until the big decision to enter the Trans-Am Series. There, young Ernie blossomed, racing a beast of a racecar against some of the best road racers in America. He dipped his toes into the Stock Car oval-track world racing Late Models and K&N East races in NASCAR's diversity program too. But, it was the shot in SRX that put kid-Francis on the map.Where else would he race in 2022? Francis spilled the beans about his future with SRX.Before the show started, Dale and Mike chat about their recent trip to Daytona to watch racecars and promote vodka. From the High Rock party at the historic Streamline Hotel, to the ups and downs of the NASCAR Xfinity race, it was a trip full of surprises. None more surprising than the fun times had by family inside the racetrack. Dale reveals Amy and Isla's newfound love of the infield track experience. They also dive into the Great American race, its massive crowd, and the big-bad tangles that "Bad" Brad Keselowski was a part of.Sadly, it's Leah Vaughn's last show, which has all in DJD-land sad, but she brings it one last time for a wildly entertaining AskJr segment. From racecars losing wheels, to drive-shafts going through Dale Earnhardt's windshield, it's full of great moments. We also learn about the level of interest from Dale about space travel and, of all things, Chinchillas. Or was it a rabbit? 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

He's a racing champion, but until 2021, few knew of 24-year-old racing phenom Ernie Francis, Jr. This piqued the curiosity of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis who welcome him to the table to learn about a racer that industry insiders can't talk enough about. Francis broke through with a big win in Tony Stewart and Ray Evernham's SRX Series (Superstar Racing Experience) at Indianapolis Raceway Park last summer. The win came against some of the best racers in motorsports and sent shockwaves across much of the sport. Who was this kid? Well, first off he's a seven-time Champion on the Trans-Am circuit. His recent success brought a call from motorsports legend Roger Penske, who tabbed him to be one of his up-and-coming stars. Francis details the call that changed his life and unexpectedly shifted his career path from stock cars to open-wheel racecars where he'll compete full-time for Force Indy in the 2022 Indy Lights Series. The goal? Building experience and a team capable of stepping up in a few years to compete in the Indianapolis 500. Francis' first opportunities in racing came with a lot less fanfare. As a child, he hung around and worked at his father's speed shop on the coast of Southern Florida. The family connection to speed took him from go-karts to his first racecar at the age of 13. From there, he honed his skills racing Mazda Miatas until the big decision to enter the Trans-Am Series. There, young Ernie blossomed, racing a beast of a racecar against some of the best road racers in America. He dipped his toes into the Stock Car oval-track world racing Late Models and K&N East races in NASCAR's diversity program too. But, it was the shot in SRX that put kid-Francis on the map. Where else would he race in 2022? Francis spilled the beans about his future with SRX. Before the show started, Dale and Mike chat about their recent trip to Daytona to watch racecars and promote vodka. From the High Rock party at the historic Streamline Hotel, to the ups and downs of the NASCAR Xfinity race, it was a trip full of surprises. None more surprising than the fun times had by family inside the racetrack. Dale reveals Amy and Isla's newfound love of the infield track experience. They also dive into the Great American race, its massive crowd, and the big-bad tangles that "Bad" Brad Keselowski was a part of. Sadly, it's Leah Vaughn's last show, which has all in DJD-land sad, but she brings it one last time for a wildly entertaining AskJr segment. From racecars losing wheels, to drive-shafts going through Dale Earnhardt's windshield, it's full of great moments. We also learn about the level of interest from Dale about space travel and, of all things, Chinchillas. Or was it a rabbit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin update Max Chilton's future plans as he and Carlin Racing step away from IndyCar, and discuss the 2022 plans for Juncos Hollinger Racing. The guys do an up-to-date car count for the Indy 500, including what teams could still add entries for May. They discuss the performance of IndyCar drivers Colton Herta, Jimmie Johnson and Helio Castroneves at the Race of Champions in Sweden. Kevin and Curt take listener questions, such as their expectations for Rahal Letterman Lanigan rookie Christian Lundgaard at St. Pete.  We're joined by James Roe Jr., who will drive for TJ Speed Motorsports in Indy Lights this season. The 23-year-old Irish driver introduces himself and how he got to the Road to Indy, and how he adjusted to Indy Pro 2000 last season.  Kevin and Curt discuss the NASCAR Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and how it exceeded expectations.  Later in the show, Ernie Francis Jr. calls in. We talk with the seven-time TransAm champion and SRX race winner about how excited he is to join Indy Lights with Force Indy. Francis tells us about his path to the Road to Indy and where he thought his future was headed until a surprise call from Roger Penske. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin break down the exciting Rolex 24 at Daytona from this past weekend. They discuss the spectacular run over the past 14 months by 46-year-old Helio Castroneves, who added another line to his illustrious resume with an overall victory with Meyer Shank Racing.  They're joined by Devlin DeFrancesco, who was part of the LMP2 winning team DragonSpeed USA, along with Pato O'Ward and Colton Herta. We hear from Devlin about winning a Rolex and how the sports car effort came together. Devlin talks about his upcoming rookie season in IndyCar, his expectations, and how he is getting acclimated to the Andretti Steinbrenner number 29 Honda.  Kevin and Curt discuss the announcement from last week that Ernie Francis Jr. will drive in Indy Lights this year for Force Indy in a continuation of the Race for Equality and Change. They pay tribute to Vince Granatelli, former IndyCar team owner who passed away recently. Kevin and Curt also discuss Helio Castroneves' stated desire to run big events such as the Daytona 500, and Robert Wickens' return to the cockpit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode: Ernie Francis Jr. is confirmed as the driver of the no. 99 Force Indy car competing in Indy Lights as part of Race for Equality and Change program, expectations for him and an update on Myles Rowe's plans for 2022. Plus, a look at potential drivers to fill out the Indy 500 grid, and NBC reveals Peacock subscriber numbers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have been introduced to Ernie Francis Jr. this past summer thanks to SRX, but there's much more to his story. The seven-time Trans-Am champion joins Davey this week (13:30) to discuss how he got into racing, his father's origins in the sport, sanctioning bodies bending the rules to let him race, the dynamic working for his dad and why he likes to tinker and work on cars. He gives a primer on what the Trans-Am series is about and it's importance, why it's lost popularity over the years and winning his seven titles (in a row!) at such a young age. He also dives into his time running SRX this summer, how he got the invite from Ray Evernham, influence from Willy T. Ribbs, his victory over Scott Speed at Lucas Oil Raceway and how it feels to see fans wear his merchandise. Plus, why he stayed with Tony Stewart in his motorhome during the Knoxville Nationals, how it felt rubbing elbows with racing legends, how he adjusted to running short tracks with a road course background, his time in NASCAR with Rev Racing and why he thinks things didn't work out, whether or not he'd still like to run in stock cars or IndyCar and what his 2022 racing prospects may look like. Davey also briefly recaps Kyle Larson's Texas win, weighs in on the playoff vs non-playoff driver debate, previews Kansas and Papa Segal gives an ode to the man named Mikey.

This week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin remember the legendary two-time Indy 500 winner Dan Wheldon, who we tragically lost 10 years ago this week. They break down the latest IndyCar news and rumors, including Ryan Hunter-Reay potentially testing with Ed Carpenter Racing, Ernie Francis Jr. undergoing an Indy Lights test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and Arrow McLaren SP trying out F1 vet Nico Hülkenberg. They discuss the efforts to get Andretti Autosport star Colton Herta in an F1 car for free practice this weekend at Circuit of the Americas, and what getting Herta to F1 would mean for the series in the United States. Additionally, the guys look at the pros and cons for the 21-year-old Herta to potentially leave IndyCar to compete in F1.  Kevin and Curt talk about the new BMW Driving Experience that will be established at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including a new facility in the turn 3 infield at IMS. Later in the show, the guys discuss a test Tuesday night at IMS and what that could mean for a potential endurance race at 16th and Georgetown. They preview the Autonomous Challenge this weekend at the Speedway, in which universities compete with driverless cars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode: Jack Harvey is confirmed at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in the no. 45 Hy-Vee car for 2022, Kyle Kirkwood completes his first IndyCar test, more rumors on Michael Andretti buying the Alfa Romeo F1 team and possibly bringing Colton Herta over as a driver and Ernie Francis Jr. has a test confirmed for Indy Lights.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A hectic news week has plenty for us to talk about this week, as we're joined by Justin from "New Track Record" Podcast, be sure to check them out and follow them on social media. This week: Grosjean and Jimmie IMS ROP test Jack Harvey and Hyvee at Rahal! Ernie Francis Jr test for Force Indy Alfa Romeo and Andretti Discussion and more! Be sure to check out the network we are a part of, Evergreen Podcast Network, and all their great shows!

Tonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin hear from Romain Grosjean and Jimmie Johnson after both participated in the Rookie Orientation Program for the Indianapolis 500 last week. They break down how both fared in their first time in an IndyCar on the IMS oval, and the hurdles to Johnson participating in next year's Indy 500 for Chip Ganassi Racing. Now that Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and Jack Harvey have confirmed their partnership for 2022 and beyond, the guys look at the remaining seats to be filled for next season. Later, they talk about the Andretti to Formula 1 rumors that have intensified and whether or not Colton Herta could be in F1 in 2022.  In the second hour, Kevin and Curt discuss USAC exec Levi Jones being named director of Indy Lights, the upcoming Indy Lights test for Ernie Francis Jr., and the potential future of autonomous racing. Towards the end of the show, we visit with new Indy Lights champion Kyle Kirkwood to hear about his future IndyCar plans and the process of moving up in the Road to Indy ladder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seven-Time TransAm Champion Ernie Francis, Jr. is finally breaking into the motorsports consciousness after finishing second in the inaugural SRX Racing Series. Francis is one of the most successful racers in America but few people knew who he was until SRX and television put him on the map. At 23, Francis is ready to step into the spotlight. Listen...

Seven-Time TransAm Champion Ernie Francis, Jr. is finally breaking into the motorsports consciousness after finishing second in the inaugural SRX Racing Series. Francis is one of the most successful racers in America but few people knew who he was until SRX and television put him on the map. At 23, Francis is ready to step into the spotlight. Listen...

Get to know young American open-wheel, sports car, and SRX racer Ernie Francis Jr, who joins us for the short-form interview series 'Catching Up With' to share insights on growing up in the sport, his great success with seven Trans Am championships earned by the age of 23, his recent addition of Formula Regional Americas and interests in IndyCar, and vying for the inaugural SRX title. Subscribe: https://marshallpruettpodcast.com/subscribe Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/MarshallPruettPodcast

The next driver on the co-host rostrum is none other than 2-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser Jr. We get his insight on the Honda Indy 200, Road To Indy, and the F4 and FR Americas series, where he coaches two drivers; Chloe Chambers and Ernie Francis Jr. This is an episode you don't want to miss. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @insideopenwheel, new episodes drop weekly wherever fine podcasts are distributed --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we discuss all the happenings of the past week with the end of PA Speedweek and Danny Dietrich winning that title. Brad Sweet sweeping the World of Outlaws at Cedar Lake, the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity races at Road America with Kyle Busch and Chase Elliott getting big wins over the weekend and how great a spot that was for 4th of July. We talk about the SRX race at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis and Ernie Francis Jr. getting that big win and the on track altercation and argument with Scott Speed and Helio Castroneves. We then talk about the NASCAR news of Trackhouse buying Chip Ganassi Racing and who we think will drive the 2nd car there along with the news of Atlanta repaving and reconfiguring and debate the merit of them not consulting the drivers. We then move on to our weekend picks for the World of Outlaws at Wilmot and NASCAR at Knoxville raceway in the truck series and Atlanta for Xfinity and Cup

Ernie Francis Jr. joins Joe Castello after his first win in the SRX Racing Series. Ernie will discuss his late race battle with former F1 driver Scott Speed, driving in SRX, and his future plans in racing.

7-time Trans-Am Series champion, and the most recent SRX winner Ernie Francis Jr joins the show to discuss his crazy racing career so far at only 23-years old, aspirations to compete in NASCAR, what racing in the SRX has been like, and more. Tommy Joe and RJ also talk about Atlanta Motor Speedway being repaved, and what this means for the future of that track and the sport as a whole.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The SRX Series driver and seven-time Trans Am champion joins the 12 Questions this week to discuss his career aspirations and the response he's received from running SRX so far. 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

The SRX Series driver and seven-time Trans Am champion joins the 12 Questions this week to discuss his career aspirations and the response he's received from running SRX so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Week, Burning Rubber Radio Talks To Superstar Racing Experience Driver, Ernie Francis, Jr. Prior To The Debut Of The Series This Weekend, Plus iRacing News About A NEW TRACK! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Week, Burning Rubber Radio Talks To Superstar Racing Experience Driver, Ernie Francis, Jr. Prior To The Debut Of The Series This Weekend, Plus iRacing News About A NEW TRACK!

Ernie Francis Jr has turned the racing world upside down. The 22 year old has 6 championships under his belt. With a bright future Ernie came and sat down with the Bearded Garagistas and talked racing.

Guest include driver, Ernie Francis Jr after winning the Flordia Sports Car Challenge this weekend at Homestead Miami Speedway. He's a four-time Trans-Am champion and part of NASCAR's Drive for Diversity program.  Also, NASCAR Xfinity Series driver, Ryan Preece with Joe Gibbs Racing after winning their race and $100,000 Dash 4 Cash at Bristol Motor Speedway this past weekend.  Finally, Late Model racer, Jagger Jones with High Point Racing after getting his third victory at Kern County Raceway this weekend in the NASCAR All-American Whelen Series.  Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Sal Sigala this Monday night 8:30 to 10 pm ET as we bring fans the smartest race talk around on Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk!  Stay tuned in 10 to 10:30 pm ET for NASCAR Hot Topic Sound Off as we discuss the hottest topics leading from the weekend of racing.   We’re talking all the latest from Bristol Motor Speedway in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and K&N Pro Series East. We'll include updates Camping World Truck, K&N West ARCA Racing Series, and more.   Call 929-477-1790 OR tweet @Fan4RacingSite with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast. Our LIVE broadcast starts at 8:30 pm ET on Monday, April 16, 2018.

Ernie Francis Jr. is a Trans Am TA Class racer driving for Breathless Racing running a Ford Mustang TA race car. He grew up in a racing family, his father was a racer, and Ernie’s been behind the wheel since he was 13 year old when he moved from karts to a Spec Miata. At 14 he won championships in both NASA and FARA grabbing 32 top ten finishes, 26 top five finishes, 25 podiums and 21 wins. At 15 he became the youngest, licensed driver in the Pirelli World Challenge Championships earning Rookie of The Year. In 2014 he raced a Mazda MX-5 and a Camaro GTS and he claimed the title of Trans Am Champion. In 2015 he raced again in the trans Am and World Challenge. In 2016 Ernie ran a Ford Mustang Boss 302R and clinched his third straight Trans Am TA4 Championship.

Listen to the Nov. 9, 2017 edition of the Stock Car Show on the Performance Motorsports Network, which featured live interviews with 2018 NASCAR Drive 4 Diversity class members Ryan Vargas and Ernie Francis Jr., a visit from NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Rookie of the Year Derek Kraus and exclusive audio from Wednesday's Stewart-Haas Racing announcement confirming Aric Almirola to the team for 2018!

Listen to the Nov. 9, 2017 edition of the Stock Car Show on the Performance Motorsports Network, which featured live interviews with 2018 NASCAR Drive 4 Diversity class members Ryan Vargas and Ernie Francis Jr., a visit from NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Rookie of the Year Derek Kraus and exclusive audio from Wednesday's Stewart-Haas Racing announcement confirming Aric Almirola to the team for 2018!

It's HUMP DAY!!!!  We have another great show planned for you.  We have the 2014 Trans Am Series Champion, Ernie Francis Jr. stopping by the studio.  Ernie will be stopping by at 9:30 AM EST to talk TA, racing and life.  We will then get you prepared for the weekend.  With NCAAF kicking off, week 4 preseason and 2 races until the chase, we got you covered!!!  Show kicks off at 9 PM EST, so be there!!