Glorious White-Knuckled, God-Fearing, Spun-Out-And-Half-Turned-Over Racing Stories

24 - Ned Jarrett: The Dale and Dale Show Apr 22, 2022

There aren't many times when the legendary voice of Ken Squire takes the backseat. But this story is an exception.

With the laps winding down in the 1993 Daytona 500, Dale Jarrett's job was simple: get to the lead. He found himself within striking distance of the front, and the Daytona 500 victory.

In the broadcast booth above, Ned Jarrett called the action for millions tuned into CBS. And to Ned's surprise, it was his job to call his son home to victory.

But before Jarrett could take the checkered, he had to get through two of NASCAR's toughest competitors. Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt.

Host Rick Houston and Ned Jarrett break down one of NASCAR's most iconic calls, and tell the story of the "Dale and Dale show" from the man who made the call.

This week, we keep it in the family. The Jarrett Family. And it's one you won't want to miss.

23 - Pearson vs. Richmond & Waltrip vs. Wallace Apr 08, 2022

This one is about to get scrappy.

NASCAR has had its fair share of famous fights over the years. And odds are, John Dodson's been in a few of them. When tempers flare, Dodson seems to find himself in the middle of the action. Dodson is the scrapper, the enforcer, and he isn't backing down.

He has come face-to-face with some of NASCAR's heavyweights, staring down names as big as David Pearson. Dodson and host Rick Houston rehash some of NASCAR's biggest brawls, covering fights from the 1984 Firecracker 400 to the famed 1989 Winston All-Star race.

Get ready. This one is a Glorious, Bare-Knuckled ride that you'll have to hear for yourself.

22 - Phil Parsons: The Eyesight Rumor Apr 01, 2022

Words. They can hurt. Especially when those words are rumors spread by peers, and even an entire industry. Just ask Phil Parsons.

Two years after winning his first Winston Cup race, Parsons found himself on the outside of the sport looking in. And a rumor had a lot to do with it.

During the off-season between the 1989 and 1990 seasons, Parsons had cataract surgery on his left eye, and the rumors began.

Word began to spread. “Phil Parsons has issues with his eye sight,” or “Parsons has serious issues,” and “Parsons is all but blind.”

Phil Parsons alongside host Rick Houston dive into the rumor mill that took the sport by storm, one so strong, it had lasting impacts on his career.

21 - Kyle Petty & Mike Beam: Smugglin' Beer Mar 25, 2022

Let's hope there is a statute of limitations on this one, because Kyle Petty and Mike Beam are going to need it.

The year was 1981. Kyle Petty and crew chief Mike Beam were tasked with driving their race hauler from Texas World Speedway to their shop in North Carolina. What happens next is straight out of the movie Smokie and the Bandit.

Before making their run back to Petty Enterprises, Petty and Beam come in possession of hundreds of cases of Texas' own "Lone Star Beer." And as Kyle Petty put it, "You can't drink profit." But you can haul it. And a lot of it.

Kyle Petty and Mike Beam join host Rick Houston to recap a story you have to hear straight from the source. Was it highly illegal? Yes. Did they get caught? You'll just have to find out yourself.

20 - Buckshot Jones: Payback is Hell Mar 11, 2022

You think you can mess with Buckshot Jones and get away with it? Think again.

In this Glorious White-Knuckled, God-Fearing, Spun-Out-And-Half-Turned-Over Racing story, Buckshot Jones isn’t going down without a fight. But this battle royal isn’t what you think it is.

Host Rick Houston and former NASCAR driver Buckshot Jones recount the days going toe-toe-toe in an all out prank war. There are stories of pies to the face, going up against David Pearson and owing some serious cash.

It’s a game of prankster and prey, and you’ll just have to listen to find out who comes out on top.

19 - Ricky Craven: I Was Compromised Feb 25, 2022

This story starts where Ricky Craven’s memory doesn’t.

Airlifted to the hospital out of Fort Worth, Texas, Ricky Craven suffered the worst accident of his racing career. And he was never the same.

The previous year, Craven suffered injuries in a savage crash at Talladega Superspeedway. Despite how serious the accident may have looked; Craven says he would still prefer to experience this wreck two or three more times than what he went through at Texas.

It was a hit that derailed a career. Ricky Craven, alongside host Rick Houston, walks you through never-before-heard details regarding his crash at Texas Motor Speedway. One so viscous, it altered the entire course of his life.

It’s a story of struggle, recovery and redemption, and you’re along for the ride.

18 - Junior Johnson: The Earnhardt Alternate Reality Nov 19, 2021

Imagine a world where Dale Earnhardt drives only half of a season at Richard Childress Racing, and instead teams up with Junior Johnson for the 1984 season and beyond. A world where Earnhardt replaced Darrell Waltrip and teamed up with Neil Bonnett with Coors on the hood.

This world came closer to reality than you think.

NASCAR legend Junior Johnson played an integral role in this deal that almost changed the course of NASCAR history, and walks you through the entire situation. Could Earnhardt have driven for a different team? Could he have sported the Budweiser colors long before his son did? It’s a story that makes you question everything you witnessed, if this Earnhardt alternative reality came true.

17 - Bud Moore: War is Hell Nov 12, 2021

Legendary NASCAR car owner Bud Moore received a letter a few days after he turned 18 years old, and it wasn’t a birthday card. Instead, it was Uncle Sam drafting him to fight overseas in World War II.

Bud was one of the first men who stormed the beach on D-Day, fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and survived multiple injuries on the battlefield. And he has a vivid story for every moment. He details his life before, during, and after the war that you can only hear from Bud himself. It is neither glorious nor spun out, it is a heroic tale from a man who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect his country.

16 - Ronnie Thomas: $1,000 to Bring Out a Caution Nov 05, 2021

In the world of NASCAR racing there’s always been a game of give and take in the garage. Money is tight, and people need to make ends meet, even if it means cutting some deals.

Ronnie Thomas raced in the Winston Cup Series throughout the late 70s and into the late 80s. His career was the ultimate racing catch 22 - he could drive but needed the money to prove it. Thomas details his career, fighting for a chance to make it in the Cup Series by any means necessary. He describes various “off-the-book” encounters with big named NASCAR champions asking for “help” on track in exchange for money thrown his way.

It’s a story you won’t want to miss.

15 - Petty, Allison & Marcis: Atlanta Scoring Debacle Oct 29, 2021

Get ready, because this episode is one heck of a ride. The 1978 fall race at Atlanta provided no shortage of chaos and confusion.

Before timing and scoring systems were implemented, races were scored and officiated by actual humans. This means mistakes are bound to be made, and advantages to be taken. This led to the question that everyone was asking after the race: who actually won?

Those officials had a lot on their plate. With drivers throwing the race, pleading their case and looking for any piece of evidence to prove they had rightfully won, there is a lot to keep track of. Hear from three NASCAR legends who were in contention on that puzzling day in Georgia: Richard Petty, Donnie Allison and Dave Marcis. Plus, long-before he became NASCAR CEO, Brian France was a race scorer and had a say in what happened on this November day. Hang on.

14 - Michael "Fatback" McSwain: Whip His Ass Oct 22, 2021

There’s Michael McSwain, and then there’s Fatback. Both of them served as crew chief for drivers including Bill Elliott, Bobby Labonte and Ricky Rudd. But don’t get them confused. There’s a big difference between Michael McSwain, and Michael “Fatback” McSwain. Fatback ain’t afraid to tell you what he’s thinking, when he’s thinking it. And he isn’t afraid to kick your ass.

In a good old-fashioned bench racing session, host Rick Houston and McSwain break down the two sides of the same character. From hot tempers with Kevin Harvick, to the emotions of leaving the sport behind, this episode will surely have everyone on the edge of their seats.

13 - Crew Chief Cliff Champion: Rock Bottom Oct 15, 2021

Cliff Champion has reached the top of the NASCAR world as a crew chief before. Over the years, he’s worked with the likes of Richard Childress, Cale Yarborough and Buddy Baker. But Cliff's story goes well beyond the race track. After going through a divorce and losing his job, Cliff attempted suicide on three separate occasions in 1990. The road back proved to be a difficult, but not an impossible journey. He opens up about his struggles, the path to recovery, and shares a story that everyone needs to hear.

12 - NASA Astronaut Doug Hurley: NASCAR from Space Oct 08, 2021

Imagine watching a NASCAR race at 17,500 mph. Seeing the world below you that appears just as small as it is far away from the life you know. NASA Astronaut and NASCAR fan Doug Hurley lived this reality for months aboard the International Space Station.

This week's Glorious White-Knuckled, God-Fearing, Spun-Out-and-Half-Turned-Over Racing Story takes you out of this world with space shuttle pilot Doug Hurley. Hurley, a long time NASCAR fan, details his life living on the space station, keeping up with NASCAR from above, and the history making missions that he has been a part of.

11 - Brett Bodine: A Stolen Victory? Sep 24, 2021

The drama-filled 1990 Winston Cup season is arguably among the best, and most controversial seasons ever. After only six races, the series had enough drama to last an entire year.

Brett Bodine qualified 20th for the First Union 400 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, and was not on many people’s radar to contend, let alone win the thing. Following a cycle of green flag pit stops, Bodine found himself at the point of the field. After a lengthy caution, the scorers determined Bodine was the leader of the race. To that point, it had been Darrell Waltrip and Dale Earnhardt’s race to lose. Brett Bodine and former crew chief Larry McReynolds share their point of view from that controversial day, and provide their unapologetic commentary on Bodine’s first and only Cup Series victory.

Did NASCAR make the right call placing Bodine as the leader? Should he be deemed the true winner of the race? Race fans are still fussing about this one even to this day.

10 - Bobby Allison: Somebody Chose to Punish Me Sep 17, 2021

Bobby Allison is tied for fourth on NASCAR’s all-time wins list with 84 victories. Yet, Allison has taken 85 checkered flags in his Cup Series career. So where did the elusive 85th victory go?

Allison and host Rick Houston dive into the controversy surrounding his missing win in the summer of 1971. Should Allison stand one step above rival Darrell Waltrip in total victories? Why was he openly denied the win by Bill France Jr.? And will he ever get the credit he deserves? This episode dives deep into the mystery.

9 - When You're About to Die: A 9/11 Story Sep 10, 2021

In 30 years of doing interviews, host Rick Houston says this week’s episode is the most intense and powerful one he has ever done.

Scotty Maxwell is a former Hendrick Motorsports “weekend warrior," turned New York City firefighter. Scottie responded to Ground Zero on September 11th, 2001, and found himself at the foot of the North Tower as it collapsed. In this episode, he details his time on the NASCAR circuit and path to the FDNY. Then he takes us through his experience on 9/11, explaining what imminent death felt like and how he handled the aftermath of a day that he and the world will never forget.

8 - Mark Martin's Lost Championship Sep 03, 2021

The 1990 season was the closest Mark Martin has, and will ever come to, winning a championship. If it wasn’t for a costly penalty, he very well may have won it. To this day, fans debate that controversial penalty and wonder about what might have been.

Ride along with Steve Hmiel and the #6 Roush Fenway team through the 1990 season, and witness the highs and lows of their championship run, that ended just short of the trophy.

7 - Bull Riding, Streaking & Handcuffs Aug 27, 2021

There’s nothing like a session of of some good old fashioned, hard core bench racing.

Tony "Rambo" Liberati, Chris Hussey, Gere Kennon and Buddy Parrott all worked together once at Roush Racing, and it’s safe to say the stories were free flowing. From bull riding gone bad to an unwanted visit to Bill France Jr’s office, the group looks back at their most embarrassing moments as part of the NASCAR industry over the years.

It’s safe to say this is where things get spun out and half turned over.

6 - David Pearson: The Richard Petty Rivalry Aug 20, 2021

If you thought you were better than David Pearson, the race was already over. Pearson captured 105 checkered flags in his illustrious career, second only to the King himself: Richard Petty.

Pearson and Petty were no strangers on the race track. Their fierce drive to compete and win pushed the duo towards some of the most iconic finishes the sport has ever seen. Go inside the mind of one of NASCAR’s greatest drivers, as David Pearson unpacks his rivalry with “The King” and officially opens up the NASCAR G.O.A.T debate.

Broadcast audio credit: MRN, FOX

5 - Richard Petty: Infield Held Hostage Aug 13, 2021

Once upon a time in NASCAR, an infield was held hostage. And it took some good old-fashioned, bare-knuckle brawling to break free.

Richard Petty and Bud Moore were among the legendary names racing at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway the day that the fans turned on the competitors. They recount everything from attempted escapes to The King taking swings.

Learn how chaos divulged into madness, and why the fans faced off against the drivers on that hot, sweltering day.

4 - Lyndon Amick: From Talladega to Afghanistan Aug 06, 2021

Disclaimer: This episode contains a graphic description of the experience of combat.

Former NASCAR Busch Series competitor Lyndon Amick is under fire. The enemy combatant is closing in. The only thing on Lyndon’s mind is to get him and his men out alive. At this very moment, Lyndon found himself a long way from his days racing at Talladega Superspeedway.

The Saluda, S.C. native recounts the most dramatic experiences from the two highly dangerous occupations he held: race car driver and National Guard soldier. He describes his days on the Busch Series circuit, his relationship with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the time the Intimidator yelled at him. Then, he explains the impact a string of deaths on the race track had on him and his decision to step away from racing.

Given the risk associated with racing, how did he accept the dangers presented with the military? He tells us and then details his deployment to Afghanistan that included an intense firefight. Learn the story of this racer turned fighter.

3 - Buddy Parrott: Prepared to Fight Jul 30, 2021

The laps are winding down. Dale Earnhardt is in prime position to win the Daytona 500. But for those who know the history of the famed 500-mile event, it’s not over until it’s over.

Buddy Parrott never doubted his chances of winning the 1990 Great American Race with driver Derrike Cope. Despite Cope's unproven record in the Winston Cup Series, Parrott was confident in his team that afternoon. In a world before every pit box had a TV monitor, find out what Parrott prepared his crew for upon initially seeing the outcome of the race.

Hear from the highly accredited crew chief to see exactly what went down in the Cope pit on that famous day. Go inside the story behind one of the biggest upset victories in the Daytona 500.

2 - Kyle Petty: The Garage Pool Jul 22, 2021

Race pools weren’t an uncommon sight within the NASCAR industry throughout the 80s and 90s. Yet, it’s a little known fact that drivers such as Kyle Petty also had their own pool from within the garage. And unlike other pools, the payout was massive.

Kyle Petty, son of NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty, recounts his first career win in the 1986 Miller High Life 400, and shares a previously unknown side to the story on the unlikely circumstances that led him to victory. Petty and host Rick Houston dive into what ran through Petty’s mind in the closing laps of the race, and uncover yet another Glorious Racing Story.

1 - Bill Elliott: Within Inches of Dying Jul 22, 2021

NASCAR champion Bill Elliott has seen his fair share of close calls throughout his career. However, nothing could have prepared him for what took place in the skies over the Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia. The year prior to Elliott’s 1988 Cup Series title, the NASCAR great jumped into an F-16 cockpit with the Georgia Air National Guard. And very nearly made it out to tell the story. In the first episode of Glorious White-Knuckled, God-Fearing, Spun-Out-And-Half-Turned-Over Racing Stories, Elliott details a plane-on-plane encounter in mid-air that’s enough to turn anyone's blood cold. Host Rick Houston and Bill Elliott pick apart exactly what went wrong that day, and uncover a story has flown under the radar, until now.

Introducing Glorious Racing Stories Jul 14, 2021

From the creators of The Dale Jr. Download, Door Bumper Clear, and Lost Speedways, comes the brand new racing history podcast, "Glorious, White-Knuckled, God-Fearing, Spun-Out-And-Half Turned-Over Racing Stories." Veteran racing journalist Rick Houston brings his archival interviews and stories back to life with a fresh new design. Here's a preview of what to expect from Dirty Mo Media's newest endeavor.

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