The Teardown

Longtime race fan Matt Gross joins me after the Richmond race to help break down everything that happened Saturday night in the second race of the NASCAR playoffs. Also, Paige Keselowski makes a guest appearance to explain her work supporting hurricane relief efforts. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

Each week, I ask a member of the racing community to shed some light on his or her career path. Up next: Johnny Gibson, the voice of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. This interview was recorded as a podcast but is also transcribed for those who prefer to read. What do your duties … Continue reading "How I Got Here with Johnny Gibson" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p...

The 12 Questions series of interviews continues this week with sprint car driver Rico Abreu, who won the Gold Cup earlier this month in Chico, Calif. These interviews are recorded as a podcast but also transcribed for those who prefer to read. 1. How often do you have dreams about racing? Usually if I’m thinking … Continue reading "12 Questions with Rico Abreu (2018)" <p> </p><p>...

Frontstretch.com and NASCAR Home Tracks contributor Davey Segal joins me at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to help digest a crazy, unpredictable Cup Series playoff opener. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this goofy special edition of the podcast, half of the NASCAR playoff drivers took a few minutes on Media Day in Las Vegas to discuss a variety of subjects. Topics include Ryan Blaney’s Twitter emoji, what reporting style they’d use if they became a media member, Kyle Larson’s upcoming mid-playoffs wedding and the proper … Continue reading "Playoffs Media Day podcast with NASCAR drivers" <p&...

Each week, I ask someone in the racing industry to explain how they reached their current position. Up next: IndyCar president of competition and operations Jay Frye sheds some light on his career path. These interviews are recorded as a podcast but are also transcribed for those who prefer to read. When I first knew … Continue reading "How I Got Here with Jay Frye" <p> </p><p> &...

The series of 12 Questions driver interviews continues this week with Indianapolis 500 winner Will Power, who drives for Team Penske. 1. How often do you have dreams about racing? I do definitely have dreams about racing. I’m trying to think of the last one I had. I’ve had dreams about winning races and that … Continue reading "12 Questions with Will Power (2018)" <p> </p><p> &lt...

Five NASCAR playoff drivers (Aric Almirola, Kyle Larson, Joey Logano, Martin Truex Jr. and Denny Hamlin), along with @nascarcasm and Paige Keselowski, join me on the frontstretch at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to help break down the upcoming NASCAR playoffs. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

Each week, I ask a member of the racing community to shed some light on their career path. Up next: David Groseclose, director of tire systems and unified testing for NASCAR. Can you tell us what you do now and what your job entails? My title is director of tire systems and unified testing, so … Continue reading "How I Got Here with David Groseclose" <p> </p><p> </p> <p&...

The series of 12 Questions interviews continues this week with Daniel Suarez of Joe Gibbs Racing. Suarez must win at Indianapolis on Sunday in order to earn a playoff bid for this season. These interviews are recorded as a podcast but are also transcribed for those who prefer to read. 1. How often do you … Continue reading "12 Questions with Daniel Suarez (2018)" <p> </p><p> <...

In this double podcast, Pacific Northwest race fans help me break down the Darlington race after a watch party and IndyCar journalist Christopher DeHarde analyzes the Portland Grand Prix. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each week, I ask a member of the racing community to shed some light on their career path. Up this week: Bob Decker, hauler driver for Front Row Motorsports’ No. 34 team. Can you tell us what your job entails? The easy part is driving the hauler. Once you get to the racetrack, you set … Continue reading "How I Got Here with Bob Decker" <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p>...

The 12 Questions series of interviews continues this week with Garrett Smithley of JD Motorsports. This interview was recorded as a podcast, but is also transcribed for those who prefer to read. 1. How often do you have dreams about racing? I dream a lot in general. I’m actually fascinated with dreams. How so? I … Continue reading "12 Questions with Garrett Smithley (2018)" <p> </p>&lt...

The 12 Questions series of driver interviews continues this week with William Byron of Hendrick Motorsports, who is currently leading the Rookie of the Year standings. 1. How often do you have dreams about racing? Gosh, I hope most of the time not during the week because I try to get my mind away from … Continue reading "12 Questions with William Byron (2018)" <p> </p><p> </p&...

Motorsports journalist Aaron Bearden joins me to help break down everything that happened Saturday night at Bristol, including thoughts on the playoff picture and fan access to drivers. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each week, I ask a member of the racing community about their career path and journey to where they are today. Up this week: McKenna Haase, a 21-year-old sprint car driver, team owner and college student. Haase is the first female to win a race at the famed Knoxville Raceway in Iowa. This interview was … Continue reading "How I Got Here with McKenna Haase" <p> </p><p> </p>...

The 12 Questions series of driver interviews continues with Brad Sweet, the Kasey Kahne Racing sprint car driver who just won the 2018 Knoxville Nationals last weekend. This interview was recorded as a podcast but is also transcribed below for those who prefer to read. 1. How often do you have dreams about racing? I … Continue reading "12 Questions with Brad Sweet (2018)" <p> </p><p...

This week’s post-race podcast focuses on the Michigan NASCAR race and Knoxville Nationals sprint car race, with the World of Outlaws’ Ross Wece joining me to help break down the latter. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each week, I ask a member of the racing community to shed some light on their career path. This week, it’s a doubleheader: Andretti Autosport drivers Zach Veach (IndyCar) and Dalton Kellett (Indy Lights) visited Portland and explained their backstories as well as what the future of IndyCar’s ladder system could be. Zach, can you tell … Continue reading "How I Got Here: Zach Veach and Dalton Kellet...

The 12 Questions series of interviews continues this week with Ross Chastain, who races in both the Cup Series (driving the No. 15 car for Premium Motorsports) and the Xfinity Series (driving the No. 4 car for JD Motorsports). 1. How often do you have dreams about racing? Not very often. I guess maybe once … Continue reading "12 Questions with Ross Chastain (2018)" <p> </p><p> &l...

Upstate New York native Dustin Albino from Frontstretch.com joins me to help break down everything that happened Sunday at Watkins Glen International. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each week, I ask a member of the racing community to explain their career path and how they reached their current role. Up next: Jose Castillo, track emcee, “entertainment captain” and host of NASCAR Trackside Live. First of all, why do you say, “Keep it spicy?” It started years ago when I got a little … Continue reading "How I Got Here with Jose Castillo" <p> </p><p> </p>...

The 12 Questions series of interviews continues this week with AJ Allmendinger of JTG Daugherty Racing. Allmendinger heads to Watkins Glen International this weekend as one of the contenders to score a playoff-clinching victory. 1. How often do you have dreams about racing? Unfortunately, pretty much every day. Or nightmares. Either one. Depending on how … Continue reading "12 Questions with AJ Al...

Portland-area NASCAR fan Russell Solberg joins me — actually, hosts me at his home — to watch the race and record this week’s post-race podcast, which covers all things Pocono. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Each week, I ask a member of the racing community to shed some light on their career path. Up next: Steve Matchett, an esteemed racing TV commentator who is also a well-known author and former championship-winning mechanic in F1. Though this interview is strongly recommended as a podcast, it is also transcribed for those who … Continue reading "How I Got Here with Steve Matchett" <p> </p&...