Podcast appearances and mentions of Richard Childress

Austin Dillon is known to most as the driver of the #3 Chevrolet on Sundays in Nascar and he is known as Richard Childress' grandson to many. But, he is in fact an avid outdoorsmen and loves every aspect of fins, fur & freathers. This week he joins us to talk about the new Sport Fishing Championship series that he is a very active and one of the founding members of. As the owner of Team Renegade and representing South Carollina in these events, they started the 2025 with a checkered flag at the first event of the season. We talk with Austin about this series and the format as well as the schedule and alot of the behind the scenes things that are going to help propel this to the forefront in spectator sports. With the NASCAR experience and understanding how to brand and market a team, Austin is sure ot take this SC team to the pinnacle of the SFC. We have a special guest drop by the studio for htis episode and he joins us as we talk something that he is very familiar with. Not just the NASCAR stuff but the brand marketing and getting your name out there. Dieter Melhorn Fishing has come a long way in a short time. Dieter is known to most for his content driven YoutTube and social media presence, but he is also a freelance videographer for NASCAR. You can go find both of our guests out there in plenty of social media and we hope when you enjoy this episode that you will like and shre it with all your friends as well. Tight LinesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/trilogy-outdoors--5441492/support.

We recap the NASCAR Homestead / Miami Speedway weekend, where Kyle Larson takes the checkered flag. Richard Childress beats and bangs JGR convoy, NASCAR is destroying IndyCar in the TV Ratings, Darlington Throwback Paint Schemes (yup, still) Rowdy Dragon has your Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Martinsville Speedway. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.

It's been rough sledding lately on the Cup Series for Ty Gibbs and Joey Logano has empathy having gone through the same thing with the same team. Plus Denny Hamlin on how Richard Childress wrecked a Joe Gibbs Racing rental car leaving the track last Sunday.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. kicks off the Download season with a bang by welcoming back NASCAR Hall of Fame car owner Richard Childress to the Dirty Mo Media studio. After what was essentially a hometown race for Childress at Bowman Gray Stadium, the two were eager to talk about the Clash and their impressions of the NASCAR Cup Series returning to the legendary venue. Childress explains that he showed up early on Sunday to sit and reflect on the beginning of his racing career, which dates back to the “claim” division at the football stadium when he was in his teens. In anticipation of his debut as Cup car owner, Dale Jr. asks Richard for any advice leading into the Daytona 500, to which he replies to keep following the dream. Dale and Richard talk about RCR working with Kyle Busch and how they were able to put their past drama behind them to find on-track success. Dale also inquires about Austin and Ty Dillon's roles at the company and what the future may hold for them beyond the driver's seat. They chat about the ongoing lawsuit between 23XI/Front Row Motorsports & NASCAR and what the other teams hope to gain in the new charter agreement. The conversation also covers Kasey Kahne's upcoming Xfinity race with RCR, how Richard got the number 3, and his brief history working as a stuntman.

On a Thursday Drive, Josh tells the one concern he sees with Duke leading up to the Duke-UNC game this weekend at Cameron, breaks down the ACC's big win, today, UNC legend, Joel Berry, joins the show to tell why he's had it with the "fire Hubert Davis" talk, Josh shares why he's disappointed in Cam Newton after his comments on First Take, today, writer for the Winston Salem Journal, John Dell, joins the show to detail conversations with Richard Petty and Richard Childress on how special it will be when The Clash comes to Bowman Gray Stadium, this weekend, and ESPN's, Ryan McGee, joins the show to share what the future of NASCAR racing at Bowman Gray Stadium could be.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with a legendary figure behind the scenes of motorsports, longtime car owner and sponsor Mike Curb. After falling in love with motorsports at an early age through the pages of Motor Trend and National Speed Sport News, Mike made the acquaintance of Cary Agajanian at an early age and began taking in races at the famed Ascot Park. Mike pursued an interest in music and when a song he wrote became a jingle for Honda, he dropped out of college and pursued commercial soundtracking full time. Mike simultaneously developed a recording company and a career in politics at the suggestion of Ronald Reagan, but his love for auto racing remained tried and true. He entered business with Agajanian owning local sprint cars, and the Curb-Agajanian Performance Group was born.Mike's entry into involvement in NASCAR is a fascinating tale that stems from longtime NASCAR executive Les Richter serving as a chairman on his campaign for Lieutenant Governor of California. At Les' request, Mike and his wife attended the 1980 Cup season opener at Riverside as Grand Marshall and it was there that he was propositioned with the idea of becoming a sponsor for Dale Earnhardt. Mike also explains the events that lead to Curb Racing fielding a car for Richard Petty in 1984 and how the famed picture of Ronald Reagan landing at the Daytona 500 came to be. The interview covers Mike's vast involvement in racing today, which includes co-ownership of NASCAR Truck championship winner Ty Majeski, his relationship with Ronald Reagan and his career in the music industry.

Podcast host Fred Bird is bringing you some lighthearted faire today after a tumultuous election cycle, covering CSF's annual Wine, Wheels and Wildlife event, hosted by CSF Board Chairman, Richard Childress. Hear from conservation legends such as Bass Pro Founder and Lead Outfitter Johnny Morris, Eva Shockey, incoming CSF Board Chairman Ken Eubanks, and so many more conservation legends as they celebrate the great outdoors at one of the best events in the conservation space. Get the FREE Sportsmen's Voice e-publication in your inbox every Monday: www.congressionalsportsmen.org/newsletter

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. 

Dale Jarrett assesses Austin Dillon's win after driving through Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin on the final corner at Richmond Raceway (3:00); analyzing how Dillon got in position to knock Logano from the lead and why it made Logano so angry (7:00); the artfulness of a proper bump and run and why it wasn't achievable for Dillon (11:00); the nature of NASCAR short-track racing producing outcomes similar to Dillon's win at Richmond over the years (14:00); but how it's changed with the new landscape of the playoffs (16:30); does the right-rear hook of Hamlin deserve a penalty? (21:00); is Richard Childress right that Logano and Hamlin would have made the same moves? (26:00); the discussion that DJ had with his son, Zach, about the race and the option tire (31:00); regardless of the final restart, one of Austin Dillon's best performances in Cup (34:00); what tracks are next for the option tire (36:00); addressing the issue of competition vs. entertainment, circus vs. sport (41:00); forecasting the final three races of the regular season (45:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports.

The way Richmond went down Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano's crew chief Paul Wolfe feel NASCAR has let things go to far but winner Austin Dillon believes he's seen this movie many times before with his team owner Richard Childress finding it unnecessary to apologize to anyone.

At Richmond Austin Dillon plays bumper pool with Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin to literally punch his ticket into the Playoff. Hear the final seconds on Dillon's radio and from his car owner Richard Childress along with NASCAR Senior VP of Competition Elton Sawyer.

Sponsored by Iowa Corn GrowersFunded by Estes Performance Concaves Richard Childress       Grew up in Winston-Salem, NCMarried to his wife for over 50 years3 great-grandchildren Who or what is Growth EnergyRichard Childress RacingFormer race car driver in NASCARChildhoodAs a child spent time at Bowman Gray Stadium - city's local short trackSold peanuts and popcorn to help support his familyFirst race car - an old 1947 Plymouth - $201969: first time competing in NASCAR - placed 23rd For awhile he was a one-man team: driver, mechanic, chief engine builder, etcHad to find other jobs to fund racing 1980's: grown RCR to full-time and part-time employeesOther who raced the No. 3 carRicky RuddDale Earnhardt - help them become a dominant team in 80's/90'sMike Skinner - drove Chevrolet Silverado in Truck Series1998: Earnhardt won their first Daytona 5002007: Kevin Harvick won the No. 29 car in Daytona 5002018: Austin Dillon won the 60th running of the Daytona 500First team owner to win championships in all three NASCAR's top touring series2017: inducted into the NASCAR Hall of FameFamilyGrandsons, Austin and Ty Dillion race under RCR in early 2000sNow:Over 300 team membersMultiple teams in the Cup and Xfinity SeriesOver 200 NASCAR victories3 Daytona 500 winsAnd a lot more wins listed on the RCR racing page Away from the trackLoves wine, the outdoors and investing in America's youth2004: opened a vineyard in the Yadkin Valley AVA near Lexington, NCActivist for the conservation of natural resourcesHe can be found hunting at home in Montana or fishing at his Hampton Estates in Lexington, NC2008: his wife (Judy) and him founded the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma (CIPT)Mission to help discover and share the best ways to prevent and treat severe injuries to childrenDon't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen!Websitewww.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode linkhttps://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail addressFarm4profitllc@gmail.comPhone515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitConnect with us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with longtime NASCAR competitor Jeff Green to learn more about how he rose from the short tracks of the Midwest to having one of the most dominant seasons in the NASCAR Xfinity Series history. After growing up in the footsteps of two racing brothers, David and Mark, also of NASCAR fame, Jeff ventured down a path that landed him at Dale Earnhardt Inc. in 1995.  When he took a call from the Intimidator himself, DEI was at an interesting point in its history, where Dale Sr. was looking to retire from part-time NASCAR Busch Series racing and put someone in the car full-time. Jeff and the No. 3 team had moments of brilliance and strong runs, but he felt it was still “Dale Sr.'s team” and he decided to try out a different opportunity.Jeff found victory lane for the first time in his NASCAR Xfinity career with Diamond Ridge Motorsports at Las Vegas in 1997. The team was excited about Jeff's success and rushed him into the Cup Series, which Jeff explains was a difficult transition to make, and before long the team shut down. His glory years in the Xfinity Series came from 1999 to 2001 when he had two runner-up points efforts and a dominant 2000 championship run, where he won by over 600 points. The success brought an opportunity with Richard Childress Racing and Jeff, feeling like he was in the prime of his career, jumped at the chance to drive for a premier racing team. But when a run-in with his teammate Kevin Harvick ultimately got him fired, Jeff began a journey of moving from team to team, looking for stability. Along the way, he spent time back at DEI as well as at Richard Petty Motorsports driving the famed 43 before retiring from driving in 2021.Dale and Jeff reflect on their years spent racing each other in the Xfinity ranks, Dale's first memories of Jeff at DEI, late model racing trips, and Jeff's current day-to-day activities. 

We have the Friday Free-for-all with Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer, RealAg Radio's Shaun Haney, and Davis Michaelsen. Plus a fun conversation with Richard Childress if Richard Childress Racing ahead of the Iowa Corn Growers Association-sponsored race this weekend!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About to become the fifth driver to run Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 Kyle Larson doesn't think it's a big deal jetting between two tracks and he's impressed McLaren CEO Zak Brown. Plus Ricky Stenhouse Jr. takes a threat back and Richard Childress issues one of his own.

Welcome back, Suitcase Divas! On today's episode, we're uncorking the charm of Childress Vineyards nestled in the heart of Lexington, North Carolina. Join us as we swirl, sip, and savor all that this picturesque winery has to offer.First, we'll paint a vivid picture of the stunning venue itself. From rolling vineyards to elegant architecture, Childress Vineyards sets the stage for an unforgettable wine experience. We'll delve into the history and ambiance that make this spot a must-visit for wine enthusiasts and travelers alike.Of course, no vineyard exploration is complete without talking about the wine! We'll explore the diverse range of varietals offered by Childress, from crisp whites to bold reds and everything in between. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds as we discuss our tasting experience. So pour yourself a glass, settle in, and join us as we journey through the beauty, flavors, and accessibility of Childress Vineyards in Lexington, NC. Cheers to unforgettable experiences and discovering the magic of wine country!**Update/Correction: In the episode we mention Richard Childress finding and creating Childress Vineyards in Lexington- we say Kentucky but mean North Carolina. Childress Vineyards is located in Lexington NC. http://www.suitcasedivas.com/Follow Us!https://www.facebook.com/suitcasedivaspodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@suitcase_divashttps://www.instagram.com/suitcasedivas/

At Bristol Motor Speedway, Kyle Petty, Richard Petty, Richard Childress and Joe Gibbs discussed their favorite memories of the famous track. #nascar #racing #bristolmotorspeedway #richardpetty ***thumbnail photo and video courtesy of NASCAR Media

This week in the third and final installment of our interview, Troy Selberg tries to blow up his race car and then makes one of his teammates hide in the garage overnight to repair the damage. He then remembers the job offer that go away before turning his attention to how a very straightforward observation from his wife led to him getting out of the sport altogether.   We then tackle the January 20, 1994 issue of Winston Cup Scene.   Troy Selberg is featured on the cover of this issue along with several other crew chiefs, but he's nowhere to be found IN the issue. The preseason issue also includes stories on the big-game hunting exploits of Richard Childress and Wally Dallenbach, as well as a piece on Elisa Allison, Clifford's widow. We also get a column on Rick Mast as well as news that Winston Cup Scene would be sponsoring the Busch Series most popular driver award and on what David Pearson thought of the modern driver.   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

This week, Dale Earnhardt Jr vows vengeance on Jason Keller, who's facing pressure to win … Dale Jr or NO Dale Jr.    Jason then gets hooked up with team owner Greg Pollex and winds up twice finishing second in the Busch Series standings. Loyal to Pollex, Jason turns down the offer of a partially limited Winston Cup schedule with legendary team owner Richard Childress.   We then tackle the April 15, 1999 issue of Winston Cup Scene.   Rusty Wallace puts a whuppin' on the field at Bristol, while several of his competitors are driving hurt after accidents at Texas. After the checkered flag … rather than the donuts that he DETESTED other drivers doing … Rusty honors his late friend Alan Kulwicki with a backward victory lap.   Jason Keller wins for the first time in nearly four years, while his teammate Jeff Green … and Jeff's wife Michelle … get into a bit of a set with Geoff Bodine. Andy Graves gets help from his dad at Hendrick Motorsports and Richard Petty gets his picture taken with a group of supermodels.   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

In this extra short Roundup, Robbie and the Buffalo Nickel team recap a recent weekend trip to interview NASCAR legend Richard Childress, and a recap of the recent successful Blood Origins fundraiser. Cliff Gray joins the podcast to discuss his interesting views on wildlife management formed during his decades spent afield as a hunter, outfitter and guide. Everything from opportunity, to access, to the amount of hunters in the field, western mule deer, elk, fishing in Puerto Rico and more is covered in this one, nothing is off limits! Support our Conservation Club Members: Hunt in Tanzania with Kilombero North Safaris https://www.kilomberonorth.com/ Shop Vortex Optics here https://vortexoptics.com/ Visit the Bushnell website here https://www.bushnell.com/home See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io Podcast is brought to you by: Bushnell: https://www.bushnell.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 60 of DLN is on the scene fresh from the NASCAR weekend at Martinsville Speedway.  Ryan Blaney is racing for a championship and Jody can't stop talking about it. We discuss Ryan Blaney's hot streak that leads him to Phoenix and make our picks for the championships in all three national touring series. We discuss what Richard Childress said about Sheldon Creed, when being aggressive is too aggressive, does NASCAR paint the competitors in a no win situation with this win and our overall thoughts of the entire weekend at the paper clip.Bayley Currey joins the show this week. Bayley is going full time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2024 with NIECE Motorsports. He discusses his big opportunity and the hard work he has put in to get to this point. How relieved he is to get a deal done before the next off season, how he got his start in racing, teaming up with Ross Chastain and Carson Hocevar, what the plan is for Phoenix this weekend if he is in first place and Carson is in second, what he has in common with Chase Elliott, his ode to Gene Simmons, how he spent his birthday and much more!!Ashton Higgins calls in and tells us if he has spoken to Gavan Boschele after their incident during the CARS Tour race at Tri County. He speaks candidly about the incident. He talks about how frustrated he was after getting spun out on the last lap within feet of winning his first race He tells us  what he has learned from not only this incident but from this year as a whole. He also reveals if he will race the finale since his normal car is out of commission and more!We review the SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace-O-Matic season finale from Orange County that saw Burt Myers clinch the title and Bobby Labonte winning his second event in three races. We discuss Sadler Stanley's 1-2 Sweep from Saturday and the state of southern tour racing as a whole.We cover Trevor Ward winning the Rodney Cook Classic from Ace. Chase Burrow winning the Shawn Balluzzo Memorial from Langley and give our analysis and predictions for the North South Shootout from Caraway which includes the season finale for the Solid Rock Carriers CARS Tour! All this and more this week on DLN!

The Championship 4 field is set! Freddie Kraft, Brett Griffin, TJ Majors, and Casey Boat welcome in Jeff Gluck from The Athletic to break down the penultimate weekend of the NASCAR season from Martinsville. With a full season almost under wraps, the group discusses the biggest surprises of the year, the remaining open seats still up for grabs, Sammy Smith's strong words against teammate John Hunter Nemechek, and Jeff Gluck's fashion makeover for the 2024 Daytona 500.In Spot On Spot Off, was Richard Childress in the wrong by saying “nobody is as stupid as Sheldon Creed?” Does Denny Hamlin rebound from another heartbreaking departure from the Playoffs? Will there be a first time champion crowned at Phoenix?Plus, the group previews the 2024 rookie of the year race, Jeff Gluck shares the one driver he has yet to have on the 12 questions podcast, and the table comes to agreement on an almost unanimous “What an idiot” award winner. DraftKings State-Specific Problem Gambling Information:In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org, In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Tennessee and Kansas, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). In West Virginia, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler.net. All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Licensee partner Golden Nugget Lake Charles (LA). 21+, age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. See DKNG.co/autoracing for eligibility, terms and responsible gaming resources. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply.  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 Championship 4 field is set! Freddie Kraft, Brett Griffin, TJ Majors, and Casey Boat welcome in Jeff Gluck from The Athletic to break down the penultimate weekend of the NASCAR season from Martinsville.  With a full season almost under wraps, the group discusses the biggest surprises of the year, the remaining open seats still up for grabs, Sammy Smith's strong words against teammate John Hunter Nemechek, and Jeff Gluck's fashion makeover for the 2024 Daytona 500. In Spot On Spot Off, was Richard Childress in the wrong by saying “nobody is as stupid as Sheldon Creed?” Does Denny Hamlin rebound from another heartbreaking departure from the Playoffs? Will there be a first time champion crowned at Phoenix? Plus, the group previews the 2024 rookie of the year race, Jeff Gluck shares the one driver he has yet to have on the 12 questions podcast, and the table comes to agreement on an almost unanimous “What an idiot” award winner.  DraftKings State-Specific Problem Gambling Information: In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org, In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Tennessee and Kansas, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). In West Virginia, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler.net. All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Licensee partner Golden Nugget Lake Charles (LA). 21+, age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. See DKNG.co/autoracing for eligibility, terms and responsible gaming resources. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply.  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. is joined by the driver of the Richard Childress number-21 Xfinity Series entry Austin Hill. Although Hill is locked in a fierce NASCAR Playoffs battle with JR Motorsports drivers Sam Mayer and Justin Allgaier, he and Dale set their competition aside for the day to better get to know one another. Austin explains that when he was a young boy he became enamored with NASCAR after his father began watching the sport. Taking inspiration from his childhood favorite driver Jeff Gordon, Austin proclaimed that he wanted to pursue racing, and at age six he entered the quarter midget driving ranks. After spending his formative years working on his own cars and competing in family-prepared entries, Austin won his way through the K&N East Series and began seeking out opportunities in the NASCAR Trucks division. He recalls his first full-season ride came thanks to Young's Motorsports, which brought about his first Series top-5 finish at Texas Motor Speedway in 2018. His impressive and consistent performances in the underfunded equipment impressed executives at Hattori Racing, and Austin locked up a multi-year deal driving not only the number-16 Truck entry but selective attempts in the Xfinity Series. After the deal fell apart due to funding issues, Austin disclosed how his current deal with Richard Childress Racing came together, where he continues to forge his path and establish himself as one of the premiere rising talents in NASCAR. 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. is joined by the driver of the Richard Childress number-21 Xfinity Series entry Austin Hill. Although Hill is locked in a fierce NASCAR Playoffs battle with JR Motorsports drivers Sam Mayer and Justin Allgaier, he and Dale set their competition aside for the day to better get to know one another. Austin explains that when he was a young boy he became enamored with NASCAR after his father began watching the sport. Taking inspiration from his childhood favorite driver Jeff Gordon, Austin proclaimed that he wanted to pursue racing, and at age six he entered the quarter midget driving ranks.  After spending his formative years working on his own cars and competing in family-prepared entries, Austin won his way through the K&N East Series and began seeking out opportunities in the NASCAR Trucks division. He recalls his first full-season ride came thanks to Young's Motorsports, which brought about his first Series top-5 finish at Texas Motor Speedway in 2018. His impressive and consistent performances in the underfunded equipment impressed executives at Hattori Racing, and Austin locked up a multi-year deal driving not only the number-16 Truck entry but selective attempts in the Xfinity Series. After the deal fell apart due to funding issues, Austin disclosed how his current deal with Richard Childress Racing came together, where he continues to forge his path and establish himself as one of the premiere rising talents in NASCAR. 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

NASCAR legend, owner of Richard Childress racing - and Chairman of the Board here at the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation - Richard Childress sits down with TSV host Fred Bird to talk about his lifelong mission of leaving the Great Outdoors better than he found it for his grandchildren, and how that journey led him to being so involved in activism and fighting for the future of our sporting lifestyles. Get the FREE Sportsmen's Voice e-publication in your inbox every Monday: www.congressionalsportsmen.org/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and special co-host Kelley Earnhardt Miller are joined by Johnny Morris, the founder and CEO of longtime racing sponsor and sporting goods empire Bass Pro Shops. The interview illustrates how Johnny rose from humble beginnings in the Ozarks of Missouri to creating a brand that not only revolutionized the outdoors industry but the consumer experience as a whole. Johnny recalls the family legend of first selling fishing lures out of his father's Brown Derby liquor store in Springfield. Soon after, he developed his first catalog which helped the business rapidly grow. He then realized he needed a destination store to help attract his customers to Missouri, and the first Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World was born.The interview also covers how Johnny became involved with NASCAR after first being exposed to auto racing at the Springfield Fairgrounds. A chance meeting with Richard Childress and Dale Earnhardt at Charlotte Motor Speedway led to a collaboration between Bass Pro Shops and Richard Childress Racing. The merchandise produced to support the deal generated millions of dollars in revenue, which was donated to conservation efforts. Johnny explains that conservation is a major pillar of the Bass Pro Shops brand, and how passing along the outdoors tradition to future generations is essential for the prosperity of nature. 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 special co-host Kelley Earnhardt Miller are joined by Johnny Morris, the founder and CEO of longtime racing sponsor and sporting goods empire Bass Pro Shops. The interview illustrates how Johnny rose from humble beginnings in the Ozarks of Missouri to creating a brand that not only revolutionized the outdoors industry but the consumer experience as a whole. Johnny recalls the family legend of first selling fishing lures out of his father's Brown Derby liquor store in Springfield. Soon after, he developed his first catalog which helped the business rapidly grow. He then realized he needed a destination store to help attract his customers to Missouri, and the first Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World was born. The interview also covers how Johnny became involved with NASCAR after first being exposed to auto racing at the Springfield Fairgrounds. A chance meeting with Richard Childress and Dale Earnhardt at Charlotte Motor Speedway led to a collaboration between Bass Pro Shops and Richard Childress Racing. The merchandise produced to support the deal generated millions of dollars in revenue, which was donated to conservation efforts. Johnny explains that conservation is a major pillar of the Bass Pro Shops brand, and how passing along the outdoors tradition to future generations is essential for the prosperity of nature. 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 in the second installment of our interview with Danny Lawrence, he talks about Dale Earnhardt, the king of cool … AND freebies. He also recalls Richard Childress' strict ban against the tricks of the trade that nearly every other team in the garage was using. We then sneak a peek into the April 2, 1981 issue of Grand National Scene. Surprise … surprise … Darrell Waltrip wins at Bristol while driving for Junior Johnson. Benny Parsons and Joe Millikan have a clash of fenders and tempers. Joel Halpern … David Pearson's car owner at the time … loses his life in a powerboat accident. There are also features on Richard Bostick and George The T-Shirt Man and a column on Pat Allison, the wife of newly elected NASCAR Hall of Famer Donnie Allison. 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

Episode 41 is on the scene with full analysis of the CARS Tour event from Dominion Raceway. It was a duel for the ages between Brenden "Butterbean' Queen, Carson Kvapil and Bobby McCarty. Queen and Kvapil are no strangers to racing for the win and they waged war around Dominion Raceway until they opened up a lane for Bobby McCarty. McCarty got by both and edged out Queen by .0009 seconds to win his first tour race since 2021. We discuss the hard racing that took place, who took advantage of this with some good runs and discuss other happenings from the weekend including Mini Tyrell's "Burning Rubber to help Another."Joey Coulter burst onto the national scene over a decade ago in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driving for Richard Childress, Kyle Busch & notably GMS. He is a former winner on the circuit in 2012 in Pocono but was out of the NASCAR spotlight nearly as soon as he got there. He has recently found a home working alongside Harold Holly racing dirt and now full time on the SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace O Matic. Coulter joins the show to discuss if he has any regrets about his NASCAR career and what drove him to run modifieds in the first place.Kade Brown just turned 17 years old. The Texas native has been a force to be reckoned with at the famous Hickory Motor Speedway this season collecting multiple wins and poles in the Late Model Division including a win this past weekend. Kade drops by to tell us about his season so far, growing up in Texas, hooking up with Matt Piercy racing and drops a hint about possibly running at Bowman Gray Stadium this year plus more!Jody and Julian break down the action from Bowman Gray Stadium and South Boston. Can anyone stop Peyton Sellers and Carter Langley this season in the Sentara Late Model Stock Division? It is looking like Tim Brown and Burt Myers are going to settle the Brad's Golf Cars Modified title again at Bowman Gray this season as both drivers won a race over the weekend at the Stadium.The top three series of NASCAR had the week off and we get you prepared for this weekend's action from the Music City.Need a short track to go to this weekend in the Carolinas' or Virginia? Julian has you covered once again in the #ShortTrackSpotlight.Jody drops some more information on us previewing the SMART Modified Tour event powered by Pace-O-Matic at ACE Speedway. The Inaugural running of the Robert Jeffrey's memorial will have a stacked field and the boys give their preview and pick winners!We also break down the ASA National Tour event from the Milwaukee Mile. Race fans, do not forget you can win a pair of tickets to the Thunder Road Harley Davidson 200 from South Boston Speedway on July 1st. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter pages so you can get on this. This will be a tremendous Late Model Stock race and if it is anything like last year's duel, then hold on to your seats!Thank you as always for your support!

Third win of the season was the first at Gateway for a dominant Kyle Busch with team owner Richard Childress never doubting the outcome. A sore back for Denny Hamlin actually felt better following the race and Noah Gragson goes all NFL to explain impact after catastrophic brake failure.

This week in the second installment of our interview with Danny Culler, he talks about coming in contact with NASCAR icons like Bill France Sr, Joe Weatherly, Curtis Turner and Fireball Roberts as a youth; his time in Vietnam and how he was working to get into the sport even then; flying for Piedmont Aviation; and the role he played in getting the company into the sport as a sponsor and helping steer them toward Richard Childress Racing. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid dig into the January 14, 1982 issue of Grand National Scene.  This issue featured a jigsaw puzzle and how everything might or might not be falling into place for Richard Childress, Ricky Rudd, Mark Martin, Tim Richmond and Tom Sneva and sponsors Piedmont Aviation, Texaco and Hardee's. Gene Granger gives us his top-10 stories from 1981 and the issue is rounded out by a feature on longtime independent driver H.B. Bailey. 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

On this episode of “Stacking Pennies," Corey and crew dive into Kyle Busch and Richard Childress' weekend at Auto Club Speedway and go deep into the impact of the first win for the newly-paired driver/owner duo. They also dive into talk around the Greatest Driver of All Time and where Rowdy stacks up on that list. 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 and crew dive into Kyle Busch and Richard Childress' weekend at Auto Club Speedway and go deep into the impact of the first win for the newly-paired driver/owner duo. They also dive into talk around the Greatest Driver of All Time and where Rowdy stacks up on that list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first of what will be three installments of our interview with Robin Pemberton, he talks about getting into the sport in upstate New York, and more importantly, getting to know the people who would help guide him down south and into a career in the Winston Cup garage. Once he was there, he found himself at Ground Zero of two of the biggest controversies in NASCAR history. He was Richard Petty's co-crew chief during the infamous Charlotte race weekend in the fall of 1983, and he was Bobby Allison's pit boss when their DiGard Racing teammates Greg Sacks and Gary Nelson won at Daytona in the summer of 1985. And then … he gets a phone call from Jack Roush. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid dig into the October 8, 1981 issue of Grand National Scene. Darrell Waltrip dominates after Richard Petty gets taken out by an idiot at North Wilkesboro and Harry Gant blows an engine. Dale Earnhardt scores a momentous top-five finish for new car owner Richard Childress. Sharon Petty plans her wedding to Terry Farlow around the NASCAR season, a predicament MANY people in the garage are familiar with. Harry Gant fights with a commercial director over proper pronunciation … and checks in with a psychic to see if he can get any help breaking into victory lane … and his sponsor US Tobacco goes to war with Charlotte Motor Speedway and RJ Reynolds. NOTE: This show is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand. Interested in The Scene Vault Podcast T-shirts? Check out www.thescenevault.com and click on SHOP to see what we have available! Please consider supporting this show via: www.patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcast www.paypal.me/thescenevaultpodcast www.venmo.com/thescenevaultpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Kyle Busch's first win coming so early a surprise? (2:30); how does a driver avoid getting down on himself but still manage to rebound (5:00); why this win is important for Richard Childress Racing but Joe Gibbs Racing, too (7:15); what the win means for RCR's legacy and future (9:15); and for Richard Childress (10:15); how Kyle Busch thrives off racing with a chip on his shoulder (11:50); but why Burton thinks this isn't about Kyle Busch playing me against the world (13:15); the massive postrace cheers for “Rowdy Busch” (15:30) and the reasons why – and why Kyle the Antagonist is still good (16:30) why the win could be a “double shot” of confidence (18:30); Trackhouse Racing's hot start (20:00); the impact of no practice and why Burton thinks there needs to be more (22:30); team takeaways from Fontana (25:00); the impact of a longer restart zone (27:30); why racing today is all about “trying to mess the other guy up” (29:30); contemplating the history and future of California/Auto Club Speedway (30:30); how a paradigm shift with racetracks is occurring in NASCAR (32:00); should NASCAR have a Cup points race in Southern California next year? (34:30); what about a Rockingham return? (36:30); Las Vegas Motor Speedway preview and who needs to be good (38:00).

Larry Pollard might not have the most recognizable name we've ever had on the show, but he is a master storyteller after nearly forty years in the NASCAR trenches.Larry moved from his home in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada to go to work for Richard Childress Racing in its first year with halfway decent sponsorship from Piedmont Airlines and with driver Ricky Rudd behind the wheel.After just a year or so at RCR, Larry went to work at Petty Enterprises in 1983 … and before the season even started, was named co-crew chief of the legendary operation.Richard then proceeds to break a nearly two-year winless streak in just the third race with Larry in that role. But if Larry expected to just coast into work at Level Cross the next morning, he had another thing coming!In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid take a peek at the March 17, 1983 issue of Grand National Scene.Richard Petty holds off a hard-charging … but clean … effort by young Bill Elliott to win a rain-split race at Rockingham. Richard and Cale Yarborough … among others … call for races at Rockingham to be shortened from 500 miles to 500 KILOMETERS.Elmo Langley finds himself unloading his hauler after it catches fire on the way home from The Rock, and while Dale Earnhardt wins the Saturday Budweiser Late Model Sportsman event, both Morgan Shepherd AND Bubba Nissen find HUGE trouble in the race.There are rumors that Darrell Waltrip and Junior Johnson are fussing and feuding, and that DW might even be leaving his championship-winning team to form his own Winston Cup operation. Plus … eighteen-year-old Bobby Labonte is featured.NOTE: This show is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand.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: www.patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcastwww.paypal.me/thescenevaultpodcastwww.venmo.com/thescenevaultpodcast

Larry Pollard might not have the most recognizable name we've ever had on the show, but he is a master storyteller after nearly forty years in the NASCAR trenches.Larry moved from his home in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada to go to work for Richard Childress Racing in its first year with halfway decent sponsorship from Piedmont Airlines and with driver Ricky Rudd behind the wheel.After just a year or so at RCR, Larry went to work at Petty Enterprises in 1983 … and before the season even started, was named co-crew chief of the legendary operation.Richard then proceeds to break a nearly two-year winless streak in just the third race with Larry in that role. But if Larry expected to just coast into work at Level Cross the next morning, he had another thing coming!In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid take a peek at the March 17, 1983 issue of Grand National Scene.Richard Petty holds off a hard-charging … but clean … effort by young Bill Elliott to win a rain-split race at Rockingham. Richard and Cale Yarborough … among others … call for races at Rockingham to be shortened from 500 miles to 500 KILOMETERS.Elmo Langley finds himself unloading his hauler after it catches fire on the way home from The Rock, and while Dale Earnhardt wins the Saturday Budweiser Late Model Sportsman event, both Morgan Shepherd AND Bubba Nissen find HUGE trouble in the race.There are rumors that Darrell Waltrip and Junior Johnson are fussing and feuding, and that DW might even be leaving his championship-winning team to form his own Winston Cup operation. Plus … eighteen-year-old Bobby Labonte is featured.NOTE: This show is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand.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: www.patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcastwww.paypal.me/thescenevaultpodcastwww.venmo.com/thescenevaultpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's final installment with Brendan Gaughan, he gives his side of the story in the infamous Jim-Smith-can-kiss-my-ass incident, which cost him a $10,000 fine AND the 2003 Craftsman Truck Series championship.After that, Brendan breaks down his lone full-time Cup season with Doug Bobble and Roger Penske, his up-and-down return to the truck series, finding success again with team owner Richard Childress and … finally … how Ryan Newman's wreck and COVID helped convince him that it was time to hang up his helmet … at least when it came to NASCAR.In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid page through the November 20, 2003 issue of Winston Cup Scene. Matt Kenseth, Brian Vickers and Travis Kvapil are honored as champions of their respective NASCAR divisions at Homestead … with the Busch and Craftsman Truck Series crowns coming down to the wire in HISTORIC season-finale battles.NOBODY'S happy after the truck race, except for Kvapil, due to one of the most chaotic conclusions to a NASCAR title bout EVER. Brendan Gaughan tells rival team owner Jim Smith to kiss his behind on live television and Smith and his driver Ted Musgrave are furious with NASCAR after the final restart.Homestead also marks the final race for RJ Reynolds' title sponsorship of the Winston Cup Series, and Bobby Labonte wins it after Bill Elliott blows a tire on the final lap.Kyle Busch was all set to make his Cup debut, but his entire car winds up getting confiscated by NASCAR. And … last but not least … Sterling Marlin is cleared of all charges after being sued in connection to an alleged assault during a Caribbean cruise.NOTE: This show is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand.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: www.patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcastwww.paypal.me/thescenevaultpodcastwww.venmo.com/thescenevaultpodcast

In this week's final installment with Brendan Gaughan, he gives his side of the story in the infamous Jim-Smith-can-kiss-my-ass incident, which cost him a $10,000 fine AND the 2003 Craftsman Truck Series championship.After that, Brendan breaks down his lone full-time Cup season with Doug Bobble and Roger Penske, his up-and-down return to the truck series, finding success again with team owner Richard Childress and … finally … how Ryan Newman's wreck and COVID helped convince him that it was time to hang up his helmet … at least when it came to NASCAR.In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid page through the November 20, 2003 issue of Winston Cup Scene. Matt Kenseth, Brian Vickers and Travis Kvapil are honored as champions of their respective NASCAR divisions at Homestead … with the Busch and Craftsman Truck Series crowns coming down to the wire in HISTORIC season-finale battles.NOBODY'S happy after the truck race, except for Kvapil, due to one of the most chaotic conclusions to a NASCAR title bout EVER. Brendan Gaughan tells rival team owner Jim Smith to kiss his behind on live television and Smith and his driver Ted Musgrave are furious with NASCAR after the final restart.Homestead also marks the final race for RJ Reynolds' title sponsorship of the Winston Cup Series, and Bobby Labonte wins it after Bill Elliott blows a tire on the final lap.Kyle Busch was all set to make his Cup debut, but his entire car winds up getting confiscated by NASCAR. And … last but not least … Sterling Marlin is cleared of all charges after being sued in connection to an alleged assault during a Caribbean cruise.NOTE: This show is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand.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: www.patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcastwww.paypal.me/thescenevaultpodcastwww.venmo.com/thescenevaultpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The inner calm of Bubba Wallace and the new No. 45 team ahead of Kansas (1:00); why a looser Bubba Wallace might have resulted from earlier disappointments at Nashville and Michigan (3:00); how Kurt Busch still is playing a role in the No. 45 team (5:00); the concept of a split championship becoming a reality in Cup (7:00); and why that could be impactful in multiple ways (8:30); digesting Kyle Busch's move to Richard Childress Racing (10:30); the Ty Gibbs factor (12:00); whither Kyle Busch Motorsports' manufacturer alliance (13:30); what's ahead for Tyler Reddick (16:00); and could it be 23XI Racing next season? (18:00); MotorMouths of the Race: A quote from Richard Childress (20:00); does Kyle Busch mind the Earnhardt comparisons? (22:00); Bristol cutoff race (24:30); could Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick both be eliminated? (26:00); why have the powerhouse teams been unable to raise their games so far in the playoffs? (28:00); drivers who can lock in during Stage 1 (30:00); Race for the Championship (32:00).

On this episode of Stacking Pennies, Corey LaJoie goes 1-on-1 with Kyle Busch's rival Joey Logano to get his take on Rowdy's exit from Joe Gibbs Racing and a blank slate driving for Richard Childress. The crew also breaks down the 2023 NASCAR schedule release and looks ahead to the 2023 NASCAR All-Star weekend at North Wilkesboro. 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 goes 1-on-1 with Kyle Busch's rival Joey Logano to get his take on Rowdy's exit from Joe Gibbs Racing and a blank slate driving for Richard Childress. The crew also breaks down the 2023 NASCAR schedule release and looks ahead to the 2023 NASCAR All-Star weekend at North Wilkesboro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear is back from a weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft and T.J. Majors bring on a long-awaited special guest and Freddie's boss, Denny Hamlin. The guys react to the chaotic NASCAR Cup Series race, discuss Hamlin's team being transparent about their Pocono disqualification, and hear stories from racing late models with T.J. To begin Spot On, Spot Off, the table talks about Ross Chastain being penalized for using the turn one access road to take the lead from Tyler Reddick on the final restart. Hamlin admits whether or not he would have done the same move and debates with the spotters if NASCAR made the rules clear enough. Next, several drivers aggressively overdrove Turn 1 throughout the race on restarts causing numerous spin-outs. Brett explains why drivers were making aggressive moves and which ones were the main culprits. Hamlin chimes in about the level of respect being shown by all drivers on the track right now. Richard Childress compared how Kevin Harvick left the team versus how Tyler Reddick plans to depart after their victory on Sunday. Hear from Hamlin himself how the process of courting and signing Reddick went, and his thoughts on how RCR has reacted. Kyle Busch says he would take less money or a shorter contract to stay with Joe Gibbs Racing. The gang discusses what that means for Busch's future and the current driver contract and salary climate. Hear why Cup Series drivers make less money today, what factors have contributed to that, and what needs to change moving forward. Hamlin has been vocal about race teams earning a more fair split of the next television contract. The guys react to NASCAR president Steve Phelps' comments about media rights negotiations and Hamlin discusses his meeting with Marcus Smith and Justin Marks. Learn why teams need a larger portion of the rights money and how it can benefit the sport overall. Finally, they debate whether the Michigan race could put on a better show having a similar aero package to Atlanta. Hamlin talks about why he thinks the cars are still going too fast for that style of racing to work and predicts how much longer Atlanta can race like a superspeedway. In Reaction Theatre, fans coin John Hunter Nemechek a new nickname, react to Ross Chastain cutting through the access road, and perform a song for Denny. In Ask DBC, the guys discuss which Indianapolis layout NASCAR should run moving forward and who Hamlin would choose as his spotter among the three guys. Later, hear which drivers Hamlin gives his ‘What an Idiot' award to and he answers whether or not Chastain can expect more payback. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. 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 back from a weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft and T.J. Majors bring on a long-awaited special guest and Freddie's boss, Denny Hamlin. The guys react to the chaotic NASCAR Cup Series race, discuss Hamlin's team being transparent about their Pocono disqualification, and hear stories from racing late models with T.J.To begin Spot On, Spot Off, the table talks about Ross Chastain being penalized for using the turn one access road to take the lead from Tyler Reddick on the final restart. Hamlin admits whether or not he would have done the same move and debates with the spotters if NASCAR made the rules clear enough.Next, several drivers aggressively overdrove Turn 1 throughout the race on restarts causing numerous spin-outs. Brett explains why drivers were making aggressive moves and which ones were the main culprits. Hamlin chimes in about the level of respect being shown by all drivers on the track right now.Richard Childress compared how Kevin Harvick left the team versus how Tyler Reddick plans to depart after their victory on Sunday. Hear from Hamlin himself how the process of courting and signing Reddick went, and his thoughts on how RCR has reacted.Kyle Busch says he would take less money or a shorter contract to stay with Joe Gibbs Racing. The gang discusses what that means for Busch's future and the current driver contract and salary climate. Hear why Cup Series drivers make less money today, what factors have contributed to that, and what needs to change moving forward.Hamlin has been vocal about race teams earning a more fair split of the next television contract. The guys react to NASCAR president Steve Phelps' comments about media rights negotiations and Hamlin discusses his meeting with Marcus Smith and Justin Marks. Learn why teams need a larger portion of the rights money and how it can benefit the sport overall.Finally, they debate whether the Michigan race could put on a better show having a similar aero package to Atlanta. Hamlin talks about why he thinks the cars are still going too fast for that style of racing to work and predicts how much longer Atlanta can race like a superspeedway.In Reaction Theatre, fans coin John Hunter Nemechek a new nickname, react to Ross Chastain cutting through the access road, and perform a song for Denny.In Ask DBC, the guys discuss which Indianapolis layout NASCAR should run moving forward and who Hamlin would choose as his spotter among the three guys.Later, hear which drivers Hamlin gives his ‘What an Idiot' award to and he answers whether or not Chastain can expect more payback.Thank you to our presenting sponsor Offerpad and partners Xfinity and RacingUSA.com for making this show possible. 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

We've got a lot packed into this installment of our interview with Todd Bodine … getting booed because he's Geoff Bodine's brother, the infamous run-in between Geoff and Brett during the inaugural Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, his OWN issues in that event and the phantom caution he caused, ANOTHER historic race at Texas Motor Speedway that got away and last, but certainly not least … the Tabasco Fiasco. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid leaf through the August 13, 1992 issue of Winston Cup Scene. Kyle Petty wins a rain-shortened race at Watkins Glen and the Bodine brothers – Geoff, Brett and Todd – race against each other for the first time. There are rumors about future NASCAR Hall of Famers Dale Earnhardt, Richard Childress, Rusty Wallace, Ray Evernham and Jeff Gordon … one of which KINDA comes true. NOTE: This show is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand. Be sure to check out our newly designed website www.thescenevault.com!Please consider supporting our show via: www.patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcastwww.paypal.me/thescenevaultpodcastwww.venmo.com/thescenevaultpodcast

On this edition of The Dale Jr. Download, Dale Jr., co-host Mike Davis and special guests take a look back at some of the best Earnhardt stories of all-time. We reach far into the way-back machine to a couch discussion with NASCAR Hall of Famer Terry Labonte. Labonte was on the receiving end of one of the more famous shots from the front bumper of The Intimidator's No, 3 car at Bristol Motor Speedway. Just how did "Texas Terry" balance the awkwardness of being hunting buddies and fierce competitors during the peak of both of their careers. Dale Jr. and great friend Hank Parker Jr. talk about the relationship their father's had and how it helped their's blossom. It leads the table to learn of one of the funniest Dale Earnhardt hunting stories of all time! Dale Earnhardt's long-time car owner and great friend Richard Childress shares intimate details of a hunting trip that resulted in near tragedy. How did a campfire promise made on the trip keep Richard Childress racing after the death of Dale Earnhardt in 2001? Last but not least, one of the most popular guests on The Download, the legendary Ken Schrader, shares the story of all stories. Dale Jr. calls it "The Trip," and boy was it a trip! When you mix a teenage Dale Jr. with dirt track veteran Ken Schrader, and add in nudie magazines, beer, hitchhiking and a strip club, you get quite the damn story. It's a trip that drew the ire of "Dad" Earnhardt. As for Schrader? He ultimately paid the price. OPEN SEGMENT Before reminiscing on Earnhardt stories, Mike and Dale discuss something that has been on their minds leading up to the up-coming NASCAR Throwback Weekend at Darlington Raceway. The two friends share their real feelings about what has become a cherished part of the NASCAR season, what it may look like, and how the entire industry should approach it. ASKJR presented by Xfinity Hannah Newhouse brings fan questions to the table of truth. Who on the Dirty Mo Media team have habits that annoy me. It gets super-honest and hilarious. The Adam Petty shoes Dale showed on MTV Cribs back in the day. Racecar numbers slanting forward or backwards? Designing a racetrack from scratch. Plenty of time to pick on producer Matthew Dillner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of The Dale Jr. Download, Dale Jr., co-host Mike Davis and special guests take a look back at some of the best Earnhardt stories of all-time.We reach far into the way-back machine to a couch discussion with NASCAR Hall of Famer Terry Labonte. Labonte was on the receiving end of one of the more famous shots from the front bumper of The Intimidator's No, 3 car at Bristol Motor Speedway. Just how did "Texas Terry" balance the awkwardness of being hunting buddies and fierce competitors during the peak of both of their careers. Dale Jr. and great friend Hank Parker Jr. talk about the relationship their father's had and how it helped their's blossom. It leads the table to learn of one of the funniest Dale Earnhardt hunting stories of all time! Dale Earnhardt's long-time car owner and great friend Richard Childress shares intimate details of a hunting trip that resulted in near tragedy. How did a campfire promise made on the trip keep Richard Childress racing after the death of Dale Earnhardt in 2001?Last but not least, one of the most popular guests on The Download, the legendary Ken Schrader, shares the story of all stories. Dale Jr. calls it "The Trip," and boy was it a trip! When you mix a teenage Dale Jr. with dirt track veteran Ken Schrader, and add in nudie magazines, beer, hitchhiking and a strip club, you get quite the damn story. It's a trip that drew the ire of "Dad" Earnhardt. As for Schrader? He ultimately paid the price.OPEN SEGMENTBefore reminiscing on Earnhardt stories, Mike and Dale discuss something that has been on their minds leading up to the up-coming NASCAR Throwback Weekend at Darlington Raceway. The two friends share their real feelings about what has become a cherished part of the NASCAR season, what it may look like, and how the entire industry should approach it.ASKJR presented by Xfinity Hannah Newhouse brings fan questions to the table of truth. Who on the Dirty Mo Media team have habits that annoy me. It gets super-honest and hilarious. The Adam Petty shoes Dale showed on MTV Cribs back in the day. Racecar numbers slanting forward or backwards? Designing a racetrack from scratch. Plenty of time to pick on producer Matthew Dillner 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 show many thought would never happen. After years of harboring unspoken animosity, Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with NASCAR Champion Kevin Harvick to bury the hatchet on some things from their past. Harvick made comments during a 2017 satellite radio program about Dale Earnhardt Jr,'s lack of success "stunting the growth of the sport." With Dale Jr. being in the midst of his retirement season, the comments came unexpected and cut deep for many. The two drivers sit face to face to talk about what led to controversial criticism and clear the air by listening to all sides of the story.In 2014 Harvick drove for JR Motorsports, leading the team to a total of six wins in a two-year span. He made his mark in places other than performance, bringing some personnel, key partners, and a relentless desire for success. While JR Motorsports enjoyed the fruits of the relationship, Harvick felt otherwise. After he was separated from his crew chief and team, the relationship went south. It's something that has never been discussed either. Until now. Dale Jr., co-host Mike Davis, and Harvick tell all about what went down at JRM.Harvick's path to becoming a NASCAR Champion started on the streets of Bakersfield, California. His rapid ascension through West Coast Short Tracks led to some tough decisions and a severed relationship with his father. His on-track success led to an opportunity with the West Coast's only full-time NASCAR Truck Series team, Spears Racing. The relationship developed from towing a racecar with a shag-carpet Winnebago to a full-time chance in the big leagues of racing.When opportunity came knocking with legendary car owner Richard Childress there were a few more hurdles. A newly signed letter of intent with another team meant, Harvick had to gamble on himself, buying his way out of the contract and living off his girlfriend's credit card to make it. His first race in Childress' NASCAR Xfinity Series car went well. The second race? Well, the California hot-shoe shockingly didn't qualify. This led to a disappearance few have ever heard about, that had Harvick on a milk container. Once back on the scene, his confidence grew and so did his success, winning two Xfinity Series titles.Kevin lays out the game plan to Cup that few knew about. A plan that had him beginning a Cup effort in 2001. But on February 18, 2001 those plans changed. The untimely death of the legendary Dale Earnhardt Sr. at Daytona International Speedway created a void in Childress' race team that Harvick stepped in to fill. A win at Atlanta put Harvick's career into a stratosphere he never imagined. He admits it was a role he didn't necessarily want. Harvick opens up to Dale Jr, about how tough and awkward the 2001 season was.Before Dale Jr. and Kevin Harvick's relationship hit a stall in 2017, they had a good history together on and off the track. Did you know Kevin and his wife DeLana's first date was in Dale Jr.'s basement? It was a very memorable first date.While at "the table of truth" Kevin and Dale Jr. discuss a myriad of topics. The discussion begins with the heated discussions and rivalry Kevin had during the 2021 playoffs with Chase Elliott. Kevin reveals that he thinks there is a conversation that still needs to be had with the young Georgia driver. Then they talk about the NASCAR Next Gen car and the hurdles ahead for the new racecar and its upcoming debut in the 2022 season. Kevin isn't the only Harvick racing. Keelan is racing over 60-times this season. Harvick reveals his plans to put his son in a Late Model Stock Car.After Kevin's interview, Dale Jr. answers some incredible questions in one of the most entertaining and insightful AskJr's of the season. We learn about what Dale thinks of the new qualifying procedures, the news about Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, and what he would think of a NASCAR / F1 double-header. We also learn that he has an itch to learn to play a popular stringed instrument. 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