NHRA Insider Podcast

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2.25 Three for the Road Jul 28, 2020

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Clay Millican, Jack Beckman, and Bruno Massel join host Brian Lohnes for a wide-ranging conversation about NHRA drag racing, history, the ever-changing landscape of the schedule, and what it takes to compete at drag racing's highest level. For Millican it's chat about getting over the hump at Indy, with Beckman it's talking about the points lead and drag racing history, and with Massel it's a discussion on how he has risen through drag racing's ranks and became a multi-time champ along the way.

2.24 The Triumphant Return Edition Jul 21, 2020

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Pro Stock Bikes and Indy races NHRA pro stock motorcycle winner Ryan Oehler and National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna join Brian Lohnes for a wide-ranging episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast. Oehler talks about the self-made program that he and his dad have developed into a contenting operation virtually on their own and Kevin McKenna lends a reporter's insight into the action we saw at the first to NHRA return races at Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis.

2.23 Planning for the Unplannable Jul 08, 2020

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Host Brian Lohnes is joined by the NHRA's Kasey Coler who is the Vice President overseeing track management and operations. Coler was a point man on the development of the procedures and strategies to keep NHRA fans, racers, and media people as safe as is possible during the upcoming restart events at Lucas Oil Raceway. This is a fascinating chat with a guy who has been working as hard as anyone in racing!

2.22 Into the Friend Zone Jun 25, 2020

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On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, Mike Galimi and Joe Castello join host Brian Lohnes. Both guys are deep into the world of drag racing media and both of them are longtime pals of Lohnes. The conversation is wide-ranging from different series outside of NHRA to the technology in today's drag racing world, the recovery from COVID-19, how different series are handling it, and how the media has worked to keep the stories of drag racing at the forefront of people's minds. A great conversation and covers a lot of ground with two different guests!

2.21 Leadership, Life, and The Pursuit Of Motorsports Jun 22, 2020

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In this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Dr. Jamie Meyer is the guest. After a successful career at General Motors and serving on the SEMA Board, Meyer is the new president of PRI, the Performance Racing Industry association. PRI operates a massive trade show for racing and is also working hard to become a forceful ally of racing in all of its forms across America. We talk about Dr. Meyer's philosophy, approach, and what the world of racing needs most right now. A great listen!

2.20 The Cost of Being the Boss Jun 11, 2020

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NHRA President Glen Cromwell joins Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider to talk leadership in tumultuous times, decision making, the people who helped him form his love and dedication to drag racing, and the necessary moves being made for the health and longevity of the NHRA drag racing world. This is an honest and enlightening personal conversation with the man who some would say is the most powerful person in drag racing.

2.19 A Story of Survival and A Climb To The Top Jun 03, 2020

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NHRA pro stock motorcycle veteran Steve Johnson and A/fuel dragster standout Garrett Bateman join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. Johnson tells the gut-wrenching, tragic, but ultimately triumphant story of Ervin "Jock" Allen, his lead technician and right-hand man who contracted COVID-19 and battled for his life in the hospital. Johnson talks about the dark days, the hard work, and the dedication of the medical staff that ultimately saved Jock's life. It is a stunning story and a sobering one. Garrett Bateman talks about his life in drag racing, his successes, and the topic soon shifts into his varied successes in motorsports. Bateman is a member of the 200mph club on the Bonneville salt flats, he operates a five engine pulling tractor for fun, and when he is not doing that he is stacking up Wally trophies with a 280mph injected nitro-burning dragster.

2.18 The Experience vs the Experienced May 27, 2020

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Cruz Pedregon and Tyler Crossnoe join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider. Pedregon talks about his approach to what will be a very unique 2020 NHRA Mello Yello drag racing season and how his experience will play a role in it. Tyler Crossnoe, a 27-year old drag racing wunderkind is the Vice President of Virginia Motorsports Park and the Series Director for the PDRA. He talks about the current challenges facing tracks and series as the sport of drag racing slowly rumbles back to life after this pandemic subsides. Interesting conversations from two different perspectives!

2.17 The Horsepower Hour May 19, 2020

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Jason Line and Don O'Neal Description: Guests Jason Line and Don O'Neal talk drag racing, making power, planning a schedule for 2020, and what they have learned in their pursuits of speed. The conversation with Line concentrates around his career and an engine builder and not just in pro stock. We chat making 600hp with a Buick, building a turbo engine, Chrysler Hemis, and more. Don O'Neal talks about running a Factory Stock Showdown engine in a pro stock chassis while competing in Top Sportsman and host Brian Lohnes surprises O'Neal with the 2020 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Schedule hours before it was released to the public. O'Neal gives his spot reactions to the schedule and format of the championship chase.

2.16 A Privateer Top Fuel Owner And The Man Who Can Drive Anything May 12, 2020

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Jim Maroney and Brad Plourd join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. Maroney is the Arizona based privateer top fuel team owner and racer who has had a steady climb up the ranks of drag racing competition and in business. He speaks with Lohnes about his career, his plans for the re-start of the NHRA season, and his take on the state of top fuel. Brad Plourd has won 21 NHRA Nationals events, he has won in 5 categories, he has won in cars he'd never driven before an event started, and he's delivered in a stocker as well as a blown alcohol competition eliminator machine. He truly is the McGruber of drag racing and can make any hot rod work in a pinch. Plourd talks racing, philosophy, success, and how he went from a weeknight runner in Seattle to one of the premier players in the game.

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