The Racing Writer's Podcast

Timmy Hill has been a busy guy this season, and he joins the podcast for the first time to talk about all it. Hill routinely runs multiple races a weekend in addition to being an avid iRacing user. Hear all about the MBM Motorsports team, how it operates, and going full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, how not having practice has been a relief, and what constitutes a good weekend. Hill looks back on...

Three-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Antron Brown has been home more than ever before, and not only has he stayed busy around the house, he’s learned a lot about his children, and they’ve been able to use this time as a life lesson. Brown joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming NHRA return and how that will look during a pandemic, such as how the schedule will play out and the excitement many have....

We’re going NHRA drag racing this week with J.R. Todd of Kalitta Motorsports, who explains what he’s been in the gym doing to prepare to get back into his DHL Funny Car. For those who aren’t aware, Todd explains how he landed a ride with the legendary Connie Kalitta, and how close he was to turning around and getting a 9-5 job, to how life has changed for him in many ways. In making the switch fro...

AJ Allmendinger was finally starting to come down from the adrenaline and excitement of winning his first oval race when he checked in with the podcast. Allmendinger describes the emotion behind his Atlanta victory, and why it meant so much to win on an oval. Without previously knowing the Kaulig Racing group, Allmendinger explains how he landed a ride with them and the blunt feedback he’s provide...

Regan Smith has made it to his junior year as a NASCAR on Fox pit reporter, and it has been memorable thus far, mainly as he and his teammates cycle into races as the lone pit reporter at the track under the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions. Smith is back on the podcast for an extended interview to discuss the job and how far he’s come since his first year, and the lessons he’s taken from...

Justin Marks has been adjusting to what has become a ‘new normal’ with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and as he does, he checks in with the podcast to discuss all he has going on. Some of that has to do with looking toward NASCAR’s future and plans that he’d like to see come to fruition. Marks discusses Next Gen and how that car could be attractive for NASCAR ownership, and where his i...

As president of Kaulig Racing, Chris Rice takes a hands-on approach and is involved in just about everything the small operation has going on. Rice explains his duties and how he landed in the role from his previous position of crew chief. He also discusses if the organization is back on solid ground after a rough last half of 2019 following the death of Nick Harrison and a hauler accident. Rice e...

Ryan ‘Rudy’ Fugle is one of the most successful crew chiefs in the Truck Series, mostly working with drivers at Kyle Busch Motorsports. We’re going to get to know Fugle as he breaks down his journey to KBM and the teams he’s worked for along the way. Fugle also digs into the work that he puts in that is a part of the success and explains the approach to preparing trucks for young drivers versus Ky...

Just to be clear, Brendan Gaughan is still hanging up the NASCAR helmet after this season. This week, Gaughan clarifies that even though Next Gen was pushed back a year, he will still make his final starts this year and then focus on his family, businesses, and off-road adventures. During the rest of a highly entertaining conversation, Gaughan brags about the Beard Motorsports family he runs the s...

Steve Letarte and his family have been finding ways to stay occupied during quarantine while waiting for racing to return. The NBC Sports broadcaster dishes on what it's like doing shows remotely and even calling some iRacing events from the comfort of his home. In his sixth season as a broadcaster, Letarte talks about how time has flown by, what he has learned about NASCAR in his new role, as wel...

This week ended up going in a different direction with fan-submitted questions from social media. Joined by fellow media members Matt Weaver, Jerry Jordan, Jim Utter, and Chris Knight, we dig into the return of NASCAR on May 17, thoughts on the upcoming schedule and races we may or may not see, and what we expect it all to mean for media coverage. Also, speculation around silly season and Kyle Lar...

Michael McDowell joins the show to discuss a little bit of everything from what is becoming a long-tenured NASCAR Cup Series career. To start, McDowell breaks down how the season started for his Front Row Motorsports team, what he felt in Phoenix with the different downforce package, and how he feels about his veteran status in the Cup Series. We also discuss if he’s comfortable with his place in...

At one time, the Toyota Racing driver development program was one of the sport’s best-kept secrets. But today, it’s a program many young drivers would love to have attached to their name. Jack Irving and Tyler Gibbs, two integral people behind the scenes, are here to tell all. From correcting the misconceptions on how and why the program started to the complex way they go about scouting talent, an...

Justin Haley can barely remember what happened in the first four races of the NASCAR Xfinity Series season as the hiatus continues, but he’ll do his best to break down where Kaulig Racing stands. Haley is also going to speak about the development of the company today compared to when he first started; digging into what he and the 11 team need to do better this season; why he and teammate Ross Chas...

Back on the podcast, Todd Gilliland reveals how he's keeping busy during this unexpected racing hiatus and why drivers shouldn't treat this as a vacation. Gilliland also gives an early evaluation of his new Front Row Motorsports team; the swing of emotions going from one organization to another; if 2020 can be a mental reset, and facing the harsh reality of each series being harder and harder. Plu...

Marty Gaunt has been involved in NASCAR for over 20 years and he’s here to share some stories from his journey around the garage and starting Gaunt Brothers Racing. Like most boys who grow up in Canada, Gaunt took to hockey from an early age before his brother helped him find a love for racing; he explains the chance he took moving to the United States in the late ‘90s; getting his start in NASCAR...

Ryan Preece had a rough start to the season but as of the most recent race in Phoenix, his team has some points on the board and it feels good. Preece is here to discuss the No. 37 JTG Daugherty group and how hard it is to be a Cup Series driver. Did you know that he used to have misconceptions about how easy the cars were to drive? Where Preece thinks games have been eliminated in the garage; wha...

Danny ‘Chocolate’ Myers is known as NASCAR’s most famous gas man, having been a member of the No. 3 team with Dale Earnhardt. Meaning Chocolate has a lot of stories to tell and plenty of opinions on the sport. We start with an emotional story about coming into possession of his dad’s die-cast race cars; the origin of the ‘Chocolate’ nickname and if he’s ever called by his first name anymore; what...

Justin Fiedler (@Justin_Fiedler) has been jumping over pit wall for 14 seasons now as a rear tire changer and he’s sharing insight into the job. Fiedler currently works for Richard Petty Motorsports and the No. 43 car driven by Bubba Wallace, but he’s worn many different fire suits over the years. For someone like Fiedler who is not a college athlete who was recruited, how does one become a pit cr...

We close out our time with Richard Childress Racing with two final interviews featuring another one of the drivers of the No. 21 and its crew chief. Myatt Snider is back on the podcast to discuss his opportunity to run part-time with RCR and how the first few weeks have been. Snider discusses how he likes to approach a controversial situation, like after being upset with Noah Gragson in Las Vegas;...

Randall Burnett and Tyler Reddick are bringing their success to the NASCAR Cup Series. Or at least the two hope so. This week Burnett joins the show to discuss the changes at Richard Childress Racing and the work of returning to the premier series. But first, Burnett closes the door on the Xfinity Series championship celebration and how the offseason has gone; how different it will be going from t...

Deb Williams (@debwilliams72) has been a good friend and mentor for many years now, and she’s also been on the podcast before. But this week she is back to share exciting news about launching her own podcast! Deb shares insight into how “Racing Now and Then” came to be and the debut episode with Brendan Gaughan. But have no fear, Deb talks about her plans for the podcast to be more than just NASCA...

Adam Alexander might be one of the least known Fox Sports personalities, but he’s been around NASCAR for a long time. With the season starting this weekend, Alexander is hard at work getting back into the swing of things and will be juggling different responsibilities. He has many things he’s looking forward to both from a racing perspective and with the broadcast hat on. Alexander shares what it...

Anthony Alfredo is still getting used to the reality of being one of the drivers for the No. 21 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet, so he’s going to do his best to explain the opportunity this week. Alfredo shares how he got the ride and the emotions behind knowing it was a done deal; what the benefits will be of starting his Xfinity Series career as a part-time driver; Alfredo’s impression of the...

Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion crew chief Chad Knaus is here this week and the podcast starts with news that Knaus didn’t even realize. The 2020 season is going to be his 20th full year as a crew chief and that has him reflecting a bit, which also helps from the younger group of guys on the 24 team who ask him about previous years. Knaus also explains what has been on the team’s agenda this...