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Episode 45: Stewart Friesen Oct 09, 2018

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In the latest “Get to Know” episode it’s Camping World Truck Series driver Stewart Friesen. Friesen is going to explain racing all around New York while also playing hockey when he was younger, which eventually led to a decision. Friesen goes back to how he got into racing by working at the racetrack his grandfather owned, painting walls and cutting grass. You will also hear him talk about life as a husband and father, the business Friesen runs with his wife Jessica, and his Thursday Jersday television fun. Plus, why he calls himself a weirdo. Music: http://www.bensound.com

Episode 44: Hailie Deegan Oct 03, 2018

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New NASCAR winner Hailie Deegan makes her debut on the podcast first to relive her K&N West victory over the weekend at Meridian Speedway and then shed insight into who she is. Deegan is going to explain why she had already thought about the move she would make if she found herself in second position again, and the priceless reaction Mom had filmed on Instagram. From there Deegan digs into her childhood and growing up following what famous father Brian Deegan did, wanting to be at the track and how she got her start in racing. Deegan also gives insight into her full birth name, nickname, favorite food, and funny morning routine. Plus, how would she describe her personality and what does she want people to think when hearing her name? Music: www.bensound.com

Episode 43 Post-ROVAL Oct 02, 2018

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Another bonus episode is perfect when it’s post-ROVAL and Jeff Gluck along with photographer Chris Owens can help discuss the highlights of this inaugural and unique race from Charlotte Motor Speedway. Hear about how the last lap unfolded on the track and behind the scenes for those trying to sort things out and figure out what happened. A breakdown of whether Jimmie Johnson made the right move on Martin Truex Jr. How about that 15-car crash in Turn 1? Also, the three drivers who tied for the final spot with Kyle Larson having an eventful last lap. Music: www.bensound.com

Episode 42: Regan Smith Sep 26, 2018

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It had been over a year since Regan Smith last sat in a Cup Series car when he got the call from Leavine Family Racing to fill in for Kasey Kahne at Indianapolis. Now Smith is amid a four-race run with the 95 team and is here to talk about the adjustment period for a driver getting back behind the wheel. Also hear him explain the feeling of being a race car driver again, if he ever questions why teams pick him to be their substitute driver, whether he considers himself retired, and the period when it felt like he was just getting started. Then before Smith goes and climbs into the car, he opens up about working in television and getting comfortable behind the camera. Music: www.bensound.com

Bonus Episode 41: Robin Miller Sep 08, 2018

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BONUS EPISODE with the fantastic Robin Miller of Racer.com, RACER Magazine, and the NBCSN IndyCar broadcasts. Following a Mobil 1 special event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum where Robin, Clint Bowyer, Kyle Petty and Dale Jarrett shared unbelievable stories from the Brickyard, it was time to chat with Robin about things happening in NASCAR, like Kyle Busch’s personality and Furniture Row Racing shutting down and whether stock cars should even be at Indy. Then we jump into some IndyCar Series talk as they get ready to crown a champion next weekend at Sonoma. Is the title locked up for Scott Dixon? Who is Alexander Rossi? Then we chat about the success of the Dirt Track at Indy, which Robin has been covering since the historic announcement. Music: www.bensound.com

Episode 40: Kelley Earnhardt Miller Sep 05, 2018

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Kelley Earnhardt Miller has her hands full as co-owner, vice president and business manager at JR Motorsport and in today’s episode we learn how crazy a weekly schedule can be for her. Kelley is also going to explain the many other business ventures JRM is involved in beside putting four race cars on the track each weekend, her thoughts on recent milestones the company has reached, and the involvement of Rick Hendrick and Hendrick Motorsports, which also ties into the Earnhardt family. Plus, looking back on how JRM came to be and why it happened the year that it did, she offers insight on the current roster of drivers and then laments on working with Elliott Sadler and his time at JRM as he gets set to retire. Music: http://www.bensound.com

Episode 39: Tommy Joe Martins Aug 28, 2018

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Tommy Joe Martins went from running his own Camping World Truck Series team to competing part-time in the Xfinity Series for BJ McLeod. How did it happen? Martins is here to explain the finances of trying to run a Truck Series team and when the decision had to be made that it couldn’t be done anymore. Also, in this episode Martins digs into being on the backside of the NASCAR garage and how success is defined, what Brian France once said about teams like his that bothered Martins, what he feels his reputation is within the sport, his knowledge and passion for racing that make him so outspoken and plenty, plenty more. Plus, the question I have always wanted to ask a driver in the same position as Martins! Music: http://www.bensound.com

Episode 38: Riley Herbst Aug 23, 2018

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It's another "get to know" themed episode with Riley Herbst, the 19-year-old full-time ARCA Racing Series driver for Joe Gibbs Racing. Herbst explains the 'Terrible Herbst' family nickname, what he likes to do off the racetrack that also helps him behind the wheel, what food he absolutely cannot eat, and his musical tastes. Before we end the episode, Herbst quickly runs through his climb up the racing ladder now into ARCA and NASCAR and what he would like people to think when they hear his name. Music: www.bensound.com

Episode 37: Cole Custer Aug 16, 2018

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Cole Custer is on pace to crush all his career-high numbers in the Xfinity Series this season as the Stewart-Haas Racing driver marches onward in his sophomore year. Custer is the guest this week to discuss his development in the series, what he’s learned along the way and working with veteran and champion Kevin Harvick. He is also going to share insight into how the racing is different from being in the Camping World Truck Series, what it was like getting into a Cup Series car, and his outlook for the impending Xfinity Series playoffs. Music: www.bensound.com

Episode 36: Garrett Smithley Aug 08, 2018

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In a different kind of interview on the podcast we “get to know” Xfinity Series driver Garrett Smithley. As the JD Motorsports driver explains, he doesn’t come from money and has worked to not only be able to climb into a race car but get the sponsorship to do so. In this podcast, Smithley explains how involved he is with taking care of the business side of his career, his family background and what he was like growing up. Smithley also talks school, his music and food preferences, plus his affinity for specific television shows. Then, why did he bring up the NASCAR Hall of Fame?

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