The Teardown

My former USA TODAY Sports colleague Brant James is back for another fun recap of all things racing, including thoughts on both the IndyCar finale at Sonoma and the NASCAR playoff opener at Chicagoland. <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 adverti...

Each week, I ask a member of the racing community to shed some light on their social media usage. Up next: Amy Earnhardt, the wife of Dale Earnhardt Jr., who maintains an active presence on Twitter and Instagram. You’re active on social media, and that has opened you up to a world of different types of … Continue reading "Social Spotlight with Amy Earnhardt" <p> </p><p> </p&gt...

The 12 Questions series of interviews continues with Chris Buescher, who is currently 26th in the standings for JTG Daugherty Racing. Despite missing the playoffs after making it in 2016, Buescher’s average finish has improved by five positions over last year. 1. How much of your success is based on natural ability and how much … Continue reading "12 Questions with Chris Buescher" <p> </p...

After the Richmond race, I ambushed several unwitting playoff drivers to join me on the post-race podcast. Kyle Busch, Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney, Brad Keselowski, Austin Dillon and Kasey Kahne discuss their thoughts on Richmond and the upcoming NASCAR playoffs. <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...

Each week, I ask a member of the racing community to share their thoughts on social media usage. This week: Brent Dewar, who was named NASCAR president on July 13 after previously serving as the company’s chief operating officer following a career a General Motors that lasted more than 30 years. You’ve been on Twitter … Continue reading "Social Spotlight with NASCAR president Brent Dewar" <p&gt...

The series of 12 Questions continues this week with Aric Almirola of Richard Petty Motorsports. Despite missing eight races with a broken back, Almirola can still make the playoffs Saturday night at Richmond Raceway with a win and a NASCAR waiver.  1. How much of your success is based on natural ability and how much … Continue reading "12 Questions with Aric Almirola" <p> </p><p>...

The man known as Sherwin from the PETM Podcast joins me to break down Darlington after watching from the stands. We talk Denny Hamlin’s win, playoff contenders and the Jones boy. <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 social media usage. Up next: Brandon Brown, digital marketing manager for Chicagoland Speedway. The Chicagoland Speedway account on Twitter (@ChicagolndSpdwy) does a good job interacting with followers all year long, not just on a race weekend. What’s your philosophy … Continue reading "Social Spotlight with Brandon Bro...

The series of 12 Questions interviews continues this week with Ricky Stenhouse Jr., a two-time race winner this season for Roush Fenway Racing. I spoke with Stenhouse at Bristol Motor Speedway. 1. How much of your success is based on natural ability and how much has come from working at it? That’s a tough question. … Continue reading "12 Questions with Ricky Stenhouse Jr." <p> </p><...

Each week, I ask a member of the racing community to shed some light on their social media usage. Up next: Brendan Gaughan, who is currently 12th in the Xfinity Series point standings for Richard Childress Racing. One thing I saw recently was, you got so mad after Mid-Ohio that you didn’t want to post on … Continue reading "Social Spotlight with Brendan Gaughan" <p> </p><p> </...

The series of 12 Questions interviews continues this week with Chase Elliott of Hendrick Motorsports, who is seventh in the NASCAR Cup Series standings entering the final two races of the regular season. 1. How much of your success is based on natural ability and how much has come from working at it? I feel … Continue reading "12 Questions with Chase Elliott" <p> </p><p> </p&g...

Up-and-coming writer Aaron Bearden of KickinTheTires.net joins me to break down Kyle Busch’s sweep at Bristol and explains why he may have to pour water on his head after the podcast. <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 social media usage. This week: Australian Supercars driver Scott McLaughlin, who has been dominating that series this season by leading in points, wins and poles for DJR Team Penske. I spoke with McLaughlin at Watkins Glen, where he was … Continue reading "Social Spotlight with Scott McLaughlin" <p> </p><p...

The series of 12 Questions interviews continues this week with Brett Moffitt, who recently completed a two-race stint for BK Racing at Watkins Glen and Michigan. Moffitt, 25, was the 2015 Cup Series Rookie of the Year and won the Truck Series race last year at Michigan. 1. How much of your success is based … Continue reading "12 Questions with Brett Moffitt" <p> </p><p> </p&gt...

Portland-area driver Gracin Raz, who finished top five the last two years in K&N West Series points, joins me to help analyze the Michigan race after letting me watch Sunday’s broadcast at his family’s home. <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 ad...

Each week, I ask a member of the motorsports community to shed some light on their social media usage. This week: 19-year-old driver Noah Gragson, who is currently ninth in the Camping World Truck Series standings for Kyle Busch Motorsports. One thing that caught my eye recently on social media has been your, “If you give … Continue reading "Social Spotlight with Noah Gragson" <p> </p>...

The 12 Questions series of interviews continues this week with Johnny Sauter of GMS Racing. Sauter is currently second in Camping World Truck Series points, and I spoke to him at Pocono. The Truck Series heads to Michigan this weekend. 1. How much of your success is based on natural ability and how much has … Continue reading "12 Questions with Johnny Sauter" <p> </p><p> </p&g...

Upstate New York native Dustin Albino of Frontstretch.com joins me to break down all the action at his home track of Watkins Glen International on this week’s post-race podcast. <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 social media usage. Up this week: The online humorist known as @nascarcasm. This interview is available as a podcast and is also partially transcribed below: Obviously, you had nothing handed to you. This is a creation you made. What advice … Continue reading "Social Spotlight with nascarcasm" <p> </p><p&g...

The 12 Questions series of interviews continues this week with Blake Koch of Kaulig Racing. I spoke with Koch at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This interview is available in both written and podcast form. 1. How much of your success is based on natural ability and how much has come from working at it? Oh man. … Continue reading "12 Questions with Blake Koch" <p> </p><p> </p>...

Zach Sturniolo of the Pocono Record joins me to help break down Kyle Busch’s win at Pocono, NASCAR’s try at same-day qualifying and the playoff picture with five races to go. <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 social media usage. This week: Tommy Joe Martins, who will drive for B.J. McLeod Motorsports in Saturday’s Xfinity Series race at Iowa Speedway. A lot of people don’t get to hear the perspective of the “other side” of sport, … Continue reading "Social Spotlight with Tommy Joe Martins" <p> </p><p> </p...

The 12 Questions series of interviews continues this week with David Ragan of Front Row Motorsports. I spoke with Ragan at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. This interview is available both in podcast and written form. 1. How much of your success is based on natural ability and how much has come from working at it? … Continue reading "12 Questions with David Ragan" <p> </p><p> </p...

Former FOXSports.com writer Tom Jensen  — now of PopularSpeed.com — joins me along with his son, John, to break down the wild, wacky and controversial Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis. <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 social media usage. Up next: Tiff Daniels, media relations representative for Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 88 team. You run an account that is giving updates on a driver both before and during the race, and a lot of fans are depending … Continue reading "Social Spotlight with Tiff Daniels" <p> </p><p> <...