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What happens when you mix NASCAR energy with a recovery-centered mindset? You get Mamba Smith—the self-proclaimed Chief Hype Officer of the racing world. In this episode of Recovery Vow, host Eric Kennedy sits down with Mamba to unpack his wild ride from go-kart prodigy to NASCAR powerhouse. Mamba gets real about the hustle behind the scenes: climbing the ranks, finding his voice in a competitive industry, and navigating the sponsorship game through authenticity (and a killer LinkedIn strategy). He also opens up about his father's 40-year recovery journey and how that shaped his own commitment to a substance-free lifestyle—proving you don't need alcohol to have a good time at the track. Whether you're a motorsport fan, on your own recovery journey, or just need a dose of high-octane inspiration—tune in for raw honesty, surprising insights, and the kind of motivation that hits you like a checkered flag. Subscribe to Recovery Vow for more stories of grace, marriage restoration, and faith-based recovery. Follow us on IG: @recoveryvow
Rattlesnake and Dakota catch up with friend of the show Mamba Smith about his career in racing and the current state of the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom and Justin brought the live show to New Hampshire Motor Speedway and are joined by Mamba Smith to talk with New England racing legends Bobby Dragon, Beaver Dragon, Dave Dion, Brad Leighton, Andy Santerre, and Dave Moody.
Mamba Smith is our guest! Awesome conversation with him this week! We also talk about area racing and the Hardinthewall Nascar pool picks!
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports Careers
Sports social media content is the lifeblood of teams and organizations in today's digital landscape. Social media is where the next generation of supporters are, as 43% of Gen Z fans use social media platforms while watching sports. Creating digestible content that captures attention is critical in a competitive online space. This content is about generating hype for events, athletes, teams, franchises, and even the sport itself to create lifelong fans and brand advocates.Today's guest on the WorkInSports Podcast is Dylan “Mamba” Smith, NASCAR Chief Hype Officer. Born in Haiti, Smith moved to the US as a child and grew up in Vermont, where he gravitated toward motorsports. He began as a mechanic in Rev Racing's K&N Pro Series and continued working on race cars with different groups until landing a marketing and public relations specialist job with MDM Motorsports in 2017. He founded his own company, Mamba Media, in 2020 and secured his current position with NASCAR in 2021.Smith joins VP of Content and Engaged Learning Brian Clapp to discuss:• The impact of Rev Racing's Drive for Diversity (D4D) team in helping him launch his career in motorsports• How he made an impression with NASCAR to earn his role as Chief Hype Officer• What a typical race weekend looks like from his job's perspectiveCatch Smith's entire perspective by listening to the full episode. Also, subscribe to the WorkInSports Podcast for more sports career advice. Additionally, you can find more content on our YouTube channel!
In Episode 1 of “Rubbin' Is Racing”, Spider and Large recap and critique their experience at the ‘Clash at the LA Coliseum'. (00:02:12-00:12:04) Talk with Clash winner, Martin Truex Jr. (00:12:06-00:25:10) Discuss Kevin Harvick's last Cup Series season and post-retirement plans. (00:25:14-00:35:17) Argue over the idea of bringing NASCAR to NYC. (00:35:19-00:39:48) Call upon NASCAR's newest CHO (chief hype office) Mamba Smith to preview the Daytona 500. (00:43:04-01:02:15) And they close by giving their picks for this weekends race. (01:03:46-01:17:07)
On this episode of 'Stacking Pennies,' Corey LaJoie and crew break down the 2022 season and relive their favorite show moments and have some fun playing Secret Santa and Mamba Smith joins to review red carpet looks from the 2022 NASCAR Awards Banquet. 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.
On this episode of 'Stacking Pennies,' Corey LaJoie and crew break down the 2022 season and relive their favorite show moments and have some fun playing Secret Santa and Mamba Smith joins to review red carpet looks from the 2022 NASCAR Awards Banquet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode of Mark, Mamba & The Mayor, Mark Martin and Mamba Smith dive into Texas and the tire issues as well as Noah Gragson's four consecutive NASCAR Xfinity Series wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fresh off his first-career ARCA Menards Series start, Mamba Smith stops by Off The Record to talk with RJ Starcevic. Oh and iconic ARCA team owner Billy Venturini is here, as well! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-record-daveysegal/support
Our Backseat Drivers Kyle Petty and Mamba Smith, along with host Alex Weaver, dive into Kevin Harvick's playoff-jumbling win at Michigan and debate whether Ty Gibbs moves up to Cup full time in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of “Mark, Mamba & The Mayor,”the crew jumps into the 1990 penalty Mark Martin was handed at Richmond Raceway that ended up handing Dale Earnhardt the NASCAR Cup Series title that year. Mamba Smith also recaps his weekend at IRP and the guys dive into the 'twisted sister' era of Cup Series racing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ethan and Eric break down the wild weekend at the Indy RC, and discuss whether Ross Chastain's move should've been penalized or not. In segment 2, Ethan talks to NASCAR driver and industry member Mamba Smith in a fun conversation that you won't want to miss! In segment 3, Ethan and Eric preview the upcoming race at Michigan. Thanks for listening, and check out the links below! https://quickpitpodcast.creator-spring.com/ https://twitter.com/pit_quick https://www.instagram.com/quickpitpodcastdiecast/ https://www.instagram.com/quickpit_podcast/ Go follow WSH on the Daily: https://www.instagram.com/wshonthedaily/ Use code "QUICKPIT" on CircleBDiecast and PlanBSales! Join our fantasy league! Look for the league titled "QuickPitPodcast" to join! Check out our friend and partner, ZenseNC! Links to his stuff are below! https://twitter.com/zense2k https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmuoCqJuFlOwCOYfnk2eVrg --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Dylan Smith, otherwise known as Mamba, is an all-around content guy for NASCAR and we're learning how he got his many jobs. Smith talks about his passion for racing before he was ever paid; he got an official job; meeting with a NASCAR executive wearing the most entertaining outfit; hosting various podcasts, including with Mark Martin and Jeff Burton; the story behind his nickname; what Mamba Media is all about; where the haters come from and why; getting into racing in New England; how much his parents helped his racing career; the Drive for Diversity program and whether it helped him; still wanting to be a driver and the biggest challenges; finding other ways to stay in the sport; being a Haitian adoptee and learning about his background; the relationship Smith has with his blood relatives. Music created by Tony Monge.Please support my work through Patreon: www.patreon.com/KellyCrandall
Alex Weaver is joined by Steve Letarte from NBC Sports and Mamba Smith to break down all the action from Road America, including Tyler Reddick's win and if Ty Gibbs is ready for the Cup Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBC Sports' Steve Letarte from NBC Sports and Mamba Smith join Alex Weaver on this week's episode of Backseat Drivers to break down Nashville Superspeedway's race that saw Joe Gibbs Racing make a late race pit call and Chase Elliott get his second win of 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week Nate Ryan from NBC Sports joins Alex Weaver and Mamba Smith to break down Sonoma and dive into championship predictions as we head into the off weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Steve Letarte and Mamba Smith join Alex Weaver on Backseat Drivers to debate the emerging rivalries between Ross Chastain and several drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to yet another edition of Off The Record! This week, Mamba Smith hosts things and the show takes a fun look at Hickory Motor Speedway and the high-profile track championship that goes on there every year. Landon Huffman, who is running for the track championship, is one of the panelists and he is joined by Pietro Fittipaldi -- yes, who is known for his open wheel racing abilities, but he won the Hickory Track Championship as well, and Michael Faulk, owner of Lee Faulk Racing and Development. This is a fun talk about grassroots short track racing, enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-record-daveysegal/support
All four drivers at Hendrick Motorsports already have wins for the 2022 season, Alex Weaver is joined by Kim Coon and Mamba Smith on Backseat Drivers to debate if Hendrick Motorsports can be beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's time for another edition of Off The Record with Davey Segal. This week, Davey is joined by NASCAR Truck Series legend -- Brad Perez (you may know him as Bread) and PR and everything guy Phillip Smalley. Mamba Smith joins the show as co-host from on the road in Austin and the conversation is electric. Enjoy as Brad talks about the insanity that went into his first-career Truck Series start earlier this season and Phillip does a deep dive into all of the stuff he does for driver clients. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-record-daveysegal/support
Get ready for a brand new podcast from NASCAR as Mark Martin, Mamba Smith and Jeff Burton shed light on current events in NASCAR and bring them back to a time when Mark and Jeff were behind the wheel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's time, yet again, to go Off The Record with Davey Segal. This week, Davey is joined by dirt racing superstars Rico Abreu and Nick Hoffman. Martinsville Hotdogs: Rico says they're AMAZING, Nick says he's never had one... GASP! But the group goes on to talk about their favorite race track food. Mamba, who was late, checks in from Homestead-Miami Speedway and the group talks racing, and in particular DIRT RACING, as NASCAR hits up Bristol Dirt this weekend. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-record-daveysegal/support
It's time for this week's episode of Off The Record! Our hosts Davey Segal and Mamba Smith are joined by William Byron (NASCAR Cup Series multi-race winner for Hendrick Motorsports) and Ashly Ennis (Public Relations for Hendrick Motorsports). It's a unique show as it helps showcase the connection between drivers and their PR representatives. Davey razzes Byron for filming from his apartment, while Ennis is filming from a professional looking studio. Byron admits to usually zoom interviewing from the parking lot of the gas station and the conversation moves to Byron and Ennis' relationship as a driver and PR representative and then we get into the topic we all love, racing. Enjoy the show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-record-daveysegal/support
In honor of Women's History Month, we felt it was fitting to bring in some of the most knowledgeable women in the Motorsports industry on this special edition of Off The Record. This week Mamba Smith plays host to Kelly Crandall of Racer, Sarah Tonsmeire of Knight EXP and Courtney Enders former NHRA drag racer. In typical race car driver fashion, Courtney was running a little late, but she jumped into the conversation and the four have an absolutely great talk and it's interesting as everyone on the call comes from a different side of the sport. Kelly is a top-notch journalist, Sarah is a fierce boss in the world of Motorsports Events and Courtney comes from the driving side of things. Then, there's Mamba. Enjoy the show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-record-daveysegal/support
It's time for this week's episode of Off The Record! Our host Davey Segal and Mamba Smith are joined by Bubba Pollard (prolific short track racer, subpar technology user) and Ty Majeski (prolific short track racer, NASCAR Truck racer, and iRacing legend). Mamba starts laughing immediately (as expected) and then Bubba gets razzed about his lack of proficiency in technology. The conversation does eventually move to racing, and once it gets there it doesn't stop. Take a moment out of your day to listen to two of the best short track racers in the world, today. Enjoy the show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-record-daveysegal/support
e 112 Dylan Mamba Smith 3-time champion mechanic 2012 K&N Pro Series 2014 NASCAR CUP SERIES 2017 K&N PRO SERIES The NASCAR charismatic driver and TV personality Mamba Smith joined Jhae Pfenning before his trip to Phoenix to talk about humble beginnings, the positive spin in losing from time to time, and the hunger to get to the top of the NASCAR world on and off the track. From travel stories to go karting with other future champions, please enjoy this fun conversation and check out more of Mamba Smith on social media and television. Dylan can be reached at: instagram.com/mambasmith34 twitter.com/mambasmith34 https://www.facebook.com/MambaSmith34 https://www.nascar.com/videos/franchise/backseat-drivers/ Connect with the show · Instagram JhaePfenning · Support us on Patreon · YouTube HardParkingPodcast · Facebook · Twitter JhaePfenning · Support This Podcast on Anchor · HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com Hard Parking Media LLC --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardparking/support
It's time for this week's episode of Off The Record! Our host Davey Segal and Mamba Smith are joined by Tab Boyd (Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s spotter) and Coleman Pressley (Joey Logano's spotter). Mamba starts laughing immediately (as expected), Tab shows off his personal Cigar Lounge while Coleman is jealous as he is checking in from inside his car at the Home improvement store. The guys talk about snow in Vegas, and the crazy wind from atop the spotter's stand and much much more! Enjoy the show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-record-daveysegal/support
It's time for this week's episode of Off The Record! Our host Davey Segal and Mamba Smith are joined by Richard Childress Racing's NASCAR Cup Series driver Tyler Reddick and local short tracker Landon Huffman and the conversation turns into a fun chat about facial hair, numb legs and of course Hickory Motor Speedway. This is some truly good stuff. Enjoy the show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-record-daveysegal/support
We have brought the goods on this week's episode of Off The Record! Our host Davey Segal and Mamba Smith are joined by Team Penske crew member and short track racer Ryan Flores, who talks about winning the Daytona 500 with a ROOKIE, Austin Cindric. He also goes in depth on the wheel issues we saw in the Daytona 500. After talking with Flores, short track ace Stephen Nasse swings by to talk about Speedweeks in New Smyrna. This is some truly good stuff. Enjoy the show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-record-daveysegal/support
Dylan stops in with the guys to talk about super speedway racing in karts at Thunder Road, having to come to the realization that he won't always win while never accepting failure, being the only Black kid in the pits, going south and trying to succeed in the diversity program, getting a dream opportunity at Stewart-Haas and learning to use his personality to his advantage... From becoming friends with some of the biggest names in NASCAR to driving 150mph in a Toyota RAV4 around Indianapolis Motor Speedway while being chased by F1 cars and a Ferrari, all that and more on this episode of Uncommon Deeds!
It's finally Oxford 250 Race Week, and we are ready for it on The Bullring. Alan Dietz and Mamba Smith hear from Richard Childress Racing spotter Derek Kneeland before he climbs in a Super Late Model at Oxford, as well as Stephen Nasse announcing his plans to make his Oxford 250 debut. We also catch up with Dillon Motor Speedway's Ron Barfield, Hickory Late Model Stock winner Whitney Meggs and the boys at the Chicken Bone Alley Podcast.
It's A Great Day to Be Alive everyday when your Dylan "Mamba" Smith. He goes One-On-One with Michael Carey about returning to the driver's seat, his friendship with Ryan Blaney and Bubba Wallace, and where his #GDTBA hashtag came from.
Since he was 4 years old, after his father bought him a Go Kart, Mamba Smith has always loved racing. He was named Rookie of the Year at Thunder Road Speedbowl in 2009, participated in the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program, worked with Stewart-Haas/Haas Automation, and is set to drive the #34 GoPro Motorplex Late Model Stock Car at Hickory Speedway on May 29th. Mamba's bigger-than-life personality and engaging, positive energy makes for an energetic and entertaining conversation as he joins Rico and Ken in the studio for the latest episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.