Drivin' Fast & Takin' Chances with Bad Brad

Episode 28 – Robin Bradshaw Karting Legend | Motorsports Pioneer In Episode 28, Brad sits down with Robin Bradshaw , a legendary figure in karting and one of the most respected names in grassroots motorsports. With decades of experience as a racer, mentor, and ambassador for the sport, Robin has played a significant role in shaping the careers of countless drivers while helping karting grow into o...

Owner of Hellraizer Jacks | NASCAR Pit Crew Trainer In Episode 27, Brad sits down with Tim "Pop Tart" Sheets , owner of Hellraizer Jacks and one of the most influential figures behind the scenes in modern motorsports. Through Hellraizer Jacks, Tim supplies custom-built racing jacks used by NASCAR teams and competitors across nearly every level of racing, where speed and reliability can m...

Episode 26 – Tod Miller Legendary Karting Engine Builder | Racer | Motorsports Innovator In Episode 26, Brad sits down with Tod Miller , one of the most respected names in karting and a legendary engine builder whose work has helped countless racers find speed on the track. A racer himself, Tod has spent decades immersed in the sport, gaining a unique perspective from both behind the wheel and und...

Episode 25 – Chris Williams Director of the SMART Modified Tour | Motorsports Business Leader In Episode 25, Brad sits down with Chris Williams , Director of the SMART Modified Tour , the most successful Modified touring series in the South and one of the fastest-growing forces in short track racing. With a deep background in motorsports business, Chris has played a major role in bringing the SMAR...

Episode 24 – Daniel Beeson Operations Director at Richard Petty’s Legendary Garage | Bowman Gray Modified Driver In Episode 24, Brad sits down with Daniel Beeson , Operations Director at Richard Petty’s Legendary Garage , where classic cars are transformed into one-of-a-kind resto-mods and high-performance custom builds destined for major showcases like SEMA . From vintage restorations to cutting-...

Episode 23 – Derek Pernesiglio Motorsports Storyteller | FloRacing Pit Reporter | Media for Kevin Powell Motorsports In Episode 23, Brad sits down with Derek Pernesiglio , a longtime presence in grassroots short track racing and one of the sport’s most underrated storytellers. Currently working full-time in the media department for Kevin Powell Motorsports and his dealerships, Derek also serves as...

Episode 22 – Matthew Dillner Senior Producer, FloRacing | Storyteller of Short Track Racing In Episode 22, Brad sits down with Matthew Dillner , Senior Producer at FloRacing and one of the most recognizable storytellers in short track racing today. From producing The Dale Jr. Download during its rise, to his work with Dirty Mo Media and the Lost Speedways TV series, Matthew has helped bring the st...

Episode 21 – Randy Myers Operations, Technical & Competition Director | Caraway Speedway In Episode 21, Brad sits down with Randy Myers , the Operations, Technical, and Competition Director at Caraway Speedway — and a member of one of the most storied families in short-track racing. The Myers name is synonymous with success at Bowman Gray Stadium and beyond, with Randy connected to a legendary...

Episode 20 – Zack Staley Street Stock Driver | Bowman Gray Stadium | Autism Awareness Advocate In Episode 20, Brad sits down with Zack Staley , one of the most polarizing drivers at Bowman Gray Stadium. Known for his wild, no-holds-barred style, signature long beard, and unmistakable presence at the track, Zack has built a reputation as someone who’s always in the middle of the action. But beyond...

Episode 19 (Part 1) – Jeff Freeman Hoosier Asphalt Oval Tire South | Owner of Woodleaf Raceway Park In Episode 19 (Part 1), Brad sits down with Jeff Freeman , the man behind Hoosier Asphalt Oval Tire South and owner of Woodleaf Raceway Park . With years of experience on the tire side of motorsports, Jeff brings a deep understanding of one of the most talked-about topics in racing today — tire prep...

Episode 18 – Billy Gregg Four-Time Street Stock Champion | Bowman Gray Stadium Car Owner In Episode 18, Brad sits down with Billy Gregg , a four-time Street Stock Champion at Bowman Gray Stadium and one of the most respected competitors to ever come through the Madhouse. Known for his consistency and championship mindset, Billy built a reputation as a driver who knew how to win when it mattered mo...

Episode 17 – Claude Haggerty (“Super Sponsor Man”) Founder of EZSponsorships.com | Sponsorship Expert In Episode 17, Brad sits down with Claude Haggerty , better known as “Super Sponsor Man,” founder of EZSponsorships.com — a program that has helped thousands of racers generate millions of dollars in sponsorship funding. Claude breaks down why most racers are approaching sponsorship completely wro...

Episode 16 – “The Tiger” Tommy Neal Multi-Time Bowman Gray Stadium Sportsman Champion In Episode 16, Brad sits down with “The Tiger” Tommy Neal , a multi-time Bowman Gray Stadium Sportsman Division Champion and one of the most respected competitors to come through the Madhouse. Known for his toughness, consistency, and competitive fire, Tommy has built a reputation as a driver who always brings in...

Episode 15 – Brad Carrick Former Velocita-USA Team Member | Lead Guitarist for Chris Lane In Episode 15, Brad sits down with Brad Carrick , a former Velocita-USA employee whose journey has taken him from the motorsports world to the music industry. Now the lead guitarist for country music star Chris Lane , Brad shares how his path evolved from racing culture to life on the road playing sold-out sh...

Episode 14 – Andy Jankowiak ARCA Menards Series Driver | Modified Racer | All-Around Wheelman In Episode 14, Brad sits down with Andy Jankowiak , an ARCA Menards Series driver, modified racer, and a true “race anything with wheels” kind of competitor. Known just as much for his bandanas and unmistakable chest hair as he is for his hustle, Andy has built his racing career the hard way — including d...

Episode 13 – Jeff Hill Owner of Jeff Hill Trailer Sales | Kart Racer | Former DJ In Episode 13, Brad sits down with Jeff Hill , owner of Jeff Hill Trailer Sales , a kart racer, and a former DJ with a unique path through motorsports and business. From life behind the turntables to life at the racetrack, Jeff’s journey is anything but ordinary. Jeff shares how his passion for racing led him into the...

Episode 12 – Shayne White Owner of Micro Armor | Performance Lubricants for Street & Track In Episode 12, Brad sits down with Shayne White , owner of Micro Armor , a company focused on manufacturing ultimate performance lubricants for both everyday use and high-demand racing applications. From street vehicles to race cars pushed to the limit, Shayne’s products are built around protection, perf...

Episode 11 – Chase & Mike Robertson Third-Generation Racers | Bowman Gray Stadium In Episode 11, Brad sits down with Chase and Mike Robertson , a father-and-son duo with deep roots at Bowman Gray Stadium. Chase is a third-generation racer who has already built an impressive résumé — earning two Sportsman Division Championships and two NASCAR National Division Championships before turning 21 ye...

Episode 10 – Jaedyn Altiers 602 Dirt Late Model Driver | Welder & Fabricator at All Pro Welding & Fabrication In Episode 10, Brad sits down with Jaedyn Altiers , a local 602 dirt late model driver from Lexington, North Carolina, who’s breaking barriers both on and off the racetrack. Beyond racing, Jaedyn is the only woman working in welding and fabrication at her father’s business, All Pro...

Episode 9 – Kevin & Jacqueline Rumley Dirt Racing Innovator | Longhorn Chassis | Velocita-USA In Episode 9, Brad sits down with Kevin and Jacqueline Rumley — a powerhouse duo in the dirt racing world. Kevin Rumley is widely known as one of the sport’s top innovators and a key figure behind the success and evolution of Longhorn Chassis , helping shape modern dirt late model racing. Joining him...

Owners of Epic Trailers | Based in North Carolina, Roots in Nebraska In Episode 8, Brad sits down with John and John Riley Nicholson , the father-and-son duo behind Epic Trailers . Originally hailing from Nebraska and now calling North Carolina home, the Nicholsons have built a reputation for quality craftsmanship, hard work, and trailers designed with racers and haulers in mind. From making the m...

Two-Time NASCAR Busch Series Champion | NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers | Owner of The Joie of Seating In Episode 7, Brad sits down with Randy LaJoie, one of the most respected competitors in NASCAR history and a member of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers. A two-time NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion, Randy’s career spans decades of success at the highest levels of the sport. Beyond the racetrack, Randy is...

Father of CARS Tour Driver Ronnie Bassett Jr. | Owner of Buddy Scoops Ice Cream In Episode 6, Brad sits down with Ronnie Bassett Sr. — a lifelong racer, proud father of CARS Tour driver Ronnie Bassett Jr., and the heart behind Buddy Scoops Ice Cream in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Ronnie shares stories from his years in motorsports and the inspiration behind Buddy Scoops — an ice cream shop crea...

Executive Director of the CARS Tour In Episode 5, Brad sits down with Kip Childress , Executive Director of the CARS Tour and a veteran NASCAR official with decades of experience in the sport. From his early days in the garage to his leadership role shaping one of the most exciting short-track series in the country, Kip has seen racing from every angle. Brad and Kip dive into what it takes to mana...

Promoter of Bowman Gray Stadium, Grandson of Founder Alvin Hawkins | Episode 4 - Gray Garrison In this episode, Brad sits down with Gray Garrison — the longtime promoter of the legendary Bowman Gray Stadium and grandson of its founder, Alvin Hawkins. Known as “The Madhouse,” Bowman Gray has been the heartbeat of short-track racing for generations, and Gray has been at the center of it all. From th...