Victory Lane

Almost everyone knows him, but not many know about him. Steve Luvender, one of the funniest people in the NASCAR twitterverse, is this week’s guest (29:00). Davey and Steve discuss his love for sim racing and how that sparked his interest in the sport and how Trading Paints on iRacing has become a staple of the platform, just as Random Fantasy Racing (and other hilarious random generators) have ov...

From creating his own website at the ripe age of 12 to becoming the producer of one of the most successful podcasts in NASCAR, Jason Schultz has accomplished a whole heck of a lot in a short amount of time. Davey gets together with the Dirty Mo Media utility man and “content king” (20:30) to discuss their humble beginnings on Twitter, why being early adopters the platform in the NASCAR world shape...

The playoffs are underway, but Kevin Harvick's winning ways haven't changed. Davey recaps the weekend of racing from Darlington, including the late-race excitement that saw drivers tangle and whether or not the move(s) were clean. He welcomes on Jessie Punch, host of "The Pace Lap" at NASCAR International (19:30) to discuss being a newlywed in quarantine, her love for Clemson and working at the We...

William Byron earned his first career Cup Series victory in the regular season finale at Daytona to vault himself into the playoffs, and boy oh boy did it deliver. Jimmie Johnson won't be able to chase eight, as a late "Big One" sealed his fate. With 26 races down and 10 to go, the NASCAR Playoffs are here. Davey previews the postseason round by round and gives his predictions, including his 2020...

Davey welcomes on NASCAR Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion, Brandon Thompson (31:10), for an insightful and honest conversation. From getting started as an intern in Nashville 17 years ago to becoming the first diversity intern graduate to join NASCAR’s executive ranks as an officer, BT has done it all. How his time as the managing director of the touring series furthered his love and pass...

The Daytona Road Course made its NASCAR national series debut over the weekend, and the road course king reigned supreme once again. Davey recaps the inaugural event, including why change is good and whether or not returning to the venue should happen. He then welcomes back Heather DeBeaux (22:50) for part two of their extended conversation. Topics include getting into pit reporting, covering the...

Back from his trip to Acadia, Davey recaps the doubleheader dominated by Kevin Harvick from Michigan, including Rodney Childers’ speed secrets and why wins may mean more than championships in todays NASCAR. He then welcomes on Heather DeBeaux (22:50), pit reporter extraordinaire for NBC and PRN, for part one of a fun chat. From spending time during a pandemic in a hotspot (Arizona) to when she bec...

Add Austin Dillon to the list of surprise winners, as a late-race caution spiced things up at Texas, as well as the playoff picture. But the star of the show is Davey's girlfriend, Robin (21:45). The two discuss her indoctrination (whether she liked it or not) to NASCAR, including what she's learned, who she likes (and doesn't), who's cute (and isn't), a story involving Denny Hamlin on one of thei...

Lots to hit on this week, including a first-time winner in a lackluster race (yet incredible finish) from Kentucky, an All-Star Race from Bristol that saw a new some visual experiments and NASCAR's most popular driver becoming $1 million richer. But why didn't we even SEE the choose cone in effect?! Plus, why Kentucky needs to go, the Texas race should be shortened and the announcement of a new ra...

Another week, another race with Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin up front battling for the win. Davey recaps a busy Brickyard 400 from Indianapolis, including numerous tire failures (and rough impacts), the pit road fiasco resulting in an injured crew member and the strategy/on track battle between Harvick and Hamlin. He also touches on why we should sit back and appreciate the battle the two future...

The first ever NASCAR Cup Series doubleheader weekend was a success, as Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin both earned victories (and almost swept the events) from the Tricky Triangle. Davey recaps all the racing action from Pennsylvania over the weekend before welcoming on businessman, entrepreneur and photographer extraordinaire: Daylon Barr (28:15). The two friends have an all encompassing conversa...

After what's been a whirlwind week, Davey discusses the events that have thrust NASCAR and Bubba Wallace into the international spotlight, including how the sanctioning body handled finding a noose in the No. 43 garage stall at Talladega, the positive resolution and problems that still persist following the incident. He also recaps the instant classic from 'Dega, where Ryan Blaney was victorious i...

With the Class of 2021 for the NASCAR Hall of Fame set to be enshrined, Davey touches on each of the inductees and why the new process of electing three individuals instead of five is infinitely better for the sport long term. He also preaches as to why the resume of one inductee makes him a slam dunk for the Hall, despite some naysayers. Plus, a complete recap of a busy weekend of racing at Homes...

It's been a progressive week for NASCAR amid protests for racial injustices, which culminated in the sanctioning body banning the confederate flag. Davey explains why this flurry of changes are good for the sport, and represent a glimpse into the future of inclusivity within it. He also details his unique experience being one of the only media members to cover a race during COVID-19, including the...

There are bigger things going on in the country than racing right now, and they need to be talked about. Davey addresses the current racial tensions and injustices going on in the United States and why staying silent is no longer an option in the fight for equality. He also recaps the insane race from Bristol, where a perfect storm resulted in one of the best races in the last few years. Plus, a p...

Davey recaps the double shot of racing from Charlotte, including Brad Keselowski's Coca-Cola 600 win, Chase Elliott's costly decision, the bounty being claimed in the Truck Series, Elliott getting the monkey off his back on Thursday and more. Plus, a preview of Bristol this weekend.

Real NASCAR racing is back and all is right in the world again. Davey recaps all the action from Darlington Raceway, including Kevin Harvick's milestone win and Denny Hamlin's rain-shortened victory on Wednesday. Topics also include Hamlin's hilarious mask, Chase Elliott's gesture to Kyle Busch, why Wednesday Night NASCAR needs to become a regular thing and was a gigantic success and more. Plus, C...

Sam Hunt is breaking the mold as a NASCAR team owner at 26-years-old, and his story is anything but ordinary. After catching the racing bug growing up in the Netherlands, the "Americanized" racing scene took over once back stateside, where he stumbled upon a family friend: J.D. Gibbs. Hunt details their relationship and the help Gibbs gave him before and after college, starting his own team, movin...

Davey welcomes on Colin Garrett (6:25) for a conversation full of laughs and reminiscing. The Elmo, Virginia native details his late start in getting behind the wheel and the rapid progression in the six years that followed, moving from class to class at his home track of South Boston Speedway, making the jump to race against "(his) heroes" in the K&N Pro Series, including his memorable debut at L...

Davey welcomes on NASCAR YouTube star Eric Estepp (17:00) to discuss his beginnings on the platform and becoming interested in racing, origins of becoming a Matt Kenseth fan, how his following ballooned to over 100,000 subscribers, getting recognized in public (at Disneyland, of all places!), making his show, "Out Of The Groove" a profitable and legitimate venture now that he's graduating college,...

Davey welcomes on the best teenage reporter in NASCAR, wink wink, Andrew Kurland, as the two discuss a myriad of topics on and off the track. The two break down the shocking news of Matt Kenseth replacing Kyle Larson at Chip Ganassi Racing for the remainder of 2020 and whether or not he'll be able to contend for race wins, how Andrew got started as a media member at the ripe age of 14 and why NASC...

Davey welcomes on Aaron Bearden, founder and CEO of Motorsports Beat, for a wide-ranging conversation. Topics include how his job deeming him essential leads him to living an extremely normal life while others are quarantined, growing up in Indiana, his love for racing starting early on, being a NASCAR fan first and finding IndyCar/the Indianapolis 500 later and attending Ball State University (in...

Davey welcomes on Chase Wilhelm of NASCAR.com (6:10) for an extended conversation, including some jabs at each other, per usual. How he got into NASCAR at a young age in Ohio, how he almost majored in law instead of journalism in school, moving down to Charlotte to chase a dream (with no job waiting for him), getting his big break, only to get laid off, but eventually getting back on his feet and...

With perhaps the best name in NASCAR, Jagger Jones has a rich family history in racing, but has already begun blazing his own trail. Davey and Jagger touch on his love of mountain biking and how that hobby is keeping him sane during this quarantine, being born in a post 9/11 world/not being a 90's kid, his family's background in racing and why how he got started at a young age may not be how most...

Zach McAfee, founder and owner of Sim Seats, producing Made in USA Driving Simulators since 2009, joins Davey to discuss how Sim Seats has become a leader in the simulator industry, including he got into the business from playing with a pile of scrap metal in college, how his passion for racing drove his interest further and the "aha" moment when he realized his endeavor may be a profitable one. P...