Herm & Schrader

The night race at Bristol delivered one of the most exciting NASCAR Cup Series races in years, with tire wear dominating the evening. Despite all the cautions, the fellas debate where this race ranks in NASCAR's modern era. We also react to Brad Keselowski's strong statement about the current NASCAR Playoff format and discuss the decision by the governing body to hire a creative firm tasked with h...

This Kenny Conversation with Greg Biffle, which originally aired on 6/19/24, is championship caliber. Hear about The Biff's meteoric rise from an unknown driver out of the Pacific Northwest to NASCAR Truck Series Champion, Xfinity Series Champion, and 19-time winner in the Cup Series. This Kenny Conversation is worth the rewind! Real fans wear Dirty Mo. Hit the link and join the crew.👇  shop...

St. Louis was the center of the NASCAR universe over the weekend and the “Missouri Mafia” recap all the action from the track. We debate why World Wide Technology Raceway sets the standard for entertainment around a NASCAR race. On-track, Denny Hamlin put on a clinic and clinched his spot in the Round of 12. Plus, Mark Martin may not want to hear this, but Schrader admits he's coming around to enj...

From an early age, Jordan Anderson knew he wanted to be involved in racing. Thanks to a business agreement with Missouri business mogul John Bommarito, Jordan's been able to build on his dream and develop a competitive Xfinity Series team. Hear from both Jordan and John on the origins of their unique friendship and how they counsel each other through the difficult decisions all NASCAR team owners...

Kenny Wallace and Ken Schrader are back after the long Labor Day weekend. Darlington presented an abundance of storylines, with Chase Briscoe holding off Tyler Reddick to capture his second straight Southern 500, Hendrick Motorsports struggles, and playoff driver problems galore. The boys debate: Is Connor Zilisch cheating or just using every inch of the NASCAR rulebook? And Ken Schrader scored hi...

Ryan Preece joins Kenny Wallace to discuss the rich motorsports history of the Northeast. Ryan shares stories about his childhood and the lessons his father taught him while he ran modifieds before heading down South to pursue his NASCAR dream. Kenny presses Preece on the difference between Stewart-Haas and RFK, and what Brad Keselowski is like as a leader. We wrap it up with Ryan reliving his wil...

Kenny Wallace scored a dirt win on his birthday, and Ken Schrader went back to his racing roots to run an open wheel midget. We dive into the unique history of open wheel midgets, with Herm & Schrader swapping some surreal stories! In the world of NASCAR, Daytona delivers a dynamic show with Ryan Blaney making an epic final run to pull off the victory. Plus, how special was it seeing Parker Kliger...

Richmond winner, Austin Dillon, is the latest guest to join Kenny Conversation. With a Playoff bid secured, Austin talks to Kenny about his preparation for the upcoming Playoffs. Wallace presses Dillon for details on the dynamics inside RCR after patriarch Richard Childress' recent scathing comments on the state of the organization. With the 2026 NASCAR schedule released, we get Austin's rapid rea...

The “Missouri Mafia” is back in full force with Schrader returning after a week off. Wallace scored a big dirt win over the weekend, and Schrader shares stories from his IROC reunion in California. We celebrate Austin Dillon’s redemption win at Richmond and how the tire wear provided great racing. After Dale Jr.'s emotional interview over the weekend, the conversation turned to discussing when it'...

It's time to wind back the clock to our third guest ever on Kenny Conversation, NASCAR Champion & Hall of Famer, Bobby Labonte! Originally airing on 5/10/23, Bobby and Kenny get into all the rich history between these two racing icons. What's the story behind these once-bitter rivals becoming the best of friends? How does Bobby's time on TV and his other post-racing ventures help him feel fulfille...

Ken Schrader is out this week, but have no fear, producer Charlie Marlow's here to fill in alongside Kenny Wallace! Shane Van Gisbergen couldn't be stopped at Watkins Glen. We'll debate if anyone can stop his routine routs of the Cup field on road courses. The Xfinity Series delivered plenty of fireworks, including Connor Zilisch wrecking teammate SVG, and Austin Hill's run-in with Michael McDowel...

The longest Kenny Conversation yet, and for good reason. Kenny Wallace sits down with one of his closest friends in the sport, Ricky Craven, for a raw and real look back at three decades of racing, friendship, and surviving the hard stuff. From those early days tearing it up in the Busch Series to surviving wrecks that would’ve ended most careers, Craven opens up about the battles he fought off th...

Herm and Schrader break down the caution-filled NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa, where William Byron saved just enough fuel to take the checkered flag. Carson Hocevar managed to make yet another enemy — is it wise for him to lean into his newly dubbed nickname? Why is FOX Sports buying a stake in IndyCar, and what does that mean for the sport? All that, plus dirt racing updates and a fresh round of...

This classic Kenny Conversation with Jeff Burton originally aired on 12/3/2023. Jeff dives deep into his storied NASCAR career, sharing lessons he learned along the way. From family ties to being at the forefront of promoting safety in the sport, Jeff's contributions to NASCAR are unparalleled. Kenny asks Jeff about his transition from racing to broadcasting and how he recruited Dale Jr. into the...

Bubba Wallace notches the biggest win of his career, securing a NASCAR Crown Jewel with a win at Indianapolis. Wallace and Schrader discuss why so many drivers came to congratulate Bubba after he finished kissing the bricks. Does the debate on Indy's attendance have any merit? What consequences will Austin Hill face for his move on Aric Almirola in the Xfinity race? The fellas also talk the Prairi...

From having his iconic dragster featured on Mattel's Hot Wheels cars, to having a Hollywood movie made about his famous match races with Tom “Mongoose” McEwen, and introducing Tony Stewart to his future wife Leah Pruett, Don is, simply put, a legend. Wallace and Prudhomme cover all aspects of "The Snake's" legendary career, from how it started to how he decided it was time to retire. Don shares hi...

After securing the win at Dover and staving off numerous challengers, Denny Hamlin might have a claim to the title of most mentally tough driver in NASCAR. Are the lofty expectations for young phenom Connor Zilisch too high, or is he on track to become the next Jeff Gordon? The fellas also discuss recent news in the world of dirt racing, including Kyle Larson's duel with David Gravel at Eldora, an...

NASCAR Hall of Famer, Rusty Wallace, and Sirius XM Host, Angie Skinner, preview the upcoming Rusty Wallace Charity Ride through South Dakota! Rusty and Angie share some strong opinions on the current state of NASCAR. Angie explains her beef with Carson Hocevar, and Rusty tells an epic old school story about Bill France Jr. Both motorcycle & NASCAR enthusiasts will love this episode! Real fans wear...

Saturday's Xfinity race at Sonoma saw Shane Van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch put on a show before Sunday's SVG smackdown on the rest of the NASCAR Cup Series field. After notching his 3rd win of the season, is it time to consider SVG the greatest road course racer in NASCAR history? These old fellas have something to say about that! Wallace is surprised by Dale Jr.'s recent take on Sonoma, and is...

Mark Richards, owner of Rocket Chassis, has seen it all in the world of dirt racing, and now he’s talking about it all with Kenny! Richards explains why the sport has become way too expensive and how digital streaming services have made the local racing hero a thing of the past. Kenny presses Mark on why he didn’t ever go NASCAR racing, and the fellas share some great old-school stories! This “Ken...

What a weekend for the 'Missouri Mafia' - Ken Schrader scored a big dirt win with his entire family in attendance, and Kenny Wallace set the social media world on fire with his shirtless flexing photo! The fellas break down the exciting Chicago street race and discuss Shane Van Gisbergen's historic weekend sweep. Should NASCAR have thrown the caution after Cody Ware's wreck to set up a green white...

When Howard Weaver created the hilarious Facebook page, “Weaber Valley Speedway”, poking fun at the crazy world of dirt racing, he had no idea how big or how much noise his small page would make. Wallace and Weaver discuss where Howard gets the ideas for his posts, and whether reality is funnier than fiction. With fake AI stories saturating people's feeds, how is Howard differentiating his content...

Hometown hero, Chase Elliott, delivered his fans a thrilling win at the newly named EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta. Is it now NASCAR's best track? Plus, Herm & Schrader break down the massive wreck that busted everyone's tournament bracket. Is this new mid-season tournament a gimmick, or a good way to drum up interest during the summer sports lull?  Rev up your dream ride with FOX Factory Vehicles!...

From running the successful Kalitta Charters family business to being an NHRA drag racing champion, Doug Kalitta's dual life is filled with so many amazing moments. While he may be soft spoken, he’s a demon on the drag strip. Learn how it all started for Kalitta from racing quarter midgets as a kid. Kenny and Doug also discuss his charter plane business, including the important work they do with t...

As Ken Schrader continues his three-week trip out west, we’ve got the great Rick Mast filling in again! Kenny Wallace & Mast discuss how Chase Briscoe continues to fly under the radar in the NASCAR Cup Series garage, even after his most recent win at Pocono. Plus, was Dale Earnhardt Jr. really calling the shots as crew chief for Connor Zilisch's Xfinity win? Mast shares some classic stories, and t...