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Ep.109 – LIVE at Watkins Glen

Our first ever live show! We decided to record all the antics as we fumbled around our first attempt at doing something live for the fans. Recorded live in Victory Circle during the weekend of the Six Hours of the Glen, join a multitude of guests as we discover nothing important, but guests and fans […]

Jul 20, 20182 hr 3 min

Ep.108 – Alexander Rossi

His story is still being written, but Alexander Rossi is the poster child of an American success story. Growing up in Northern California, Alex grew up in the California karting scene before going on to Formula BMW USA, ultimately leave the US to pursue his dream of Formula One, where he’d achieve the ultimate by […]

Jul 20, 201855 min

Ep.107 – Rick Mears, Pt. 2

It’s Rick Mears, do you really need a description? He grew up in Bakersfield as an amateur off-road racer… then somehow he became a driver for Roger Penske’s IndyCar program…. then somehow won the race 4 times. How did that happen? Well we have the story in two parts. Dinner courtesy of Palomino in Indianapolis, […]

Jul 20, 20181 hr 34 min

Ep.106 – Rick Mears, Pt. 1

It’s Rick Mears, do you really need a description? He grew up in Bakersfield as an amateur off-road racer… then somehow he became a driver for Roger Penske’s IndyCar program…. then somehow won the race 4 times. How did that happen? Well we have the story in two parts. Dinner courtesy of Palomino in Indianapolis, […]

Jul 20, 20181 hr 10 min

Ep.105 – Joey Saldana

Finally, a proper dirty guy! What better way to explore some World of Outlaws racing than with one of the winningest drivers they’ve had, Joey Saldana. With over 100 wins in World of Outlaws, Joey has been part of the explosive growth of the sport in the last two decades, being part of Kasey Kahne’s […]

Jul 20, 20181 hr 34 min

Ep.104 – Dr. Terry Trammell

Dr. Terry Trammell is THE guy when it comes to safety innovation within IndyCar over the last several decades. A guy who somehow went from amateur photographer to one of Indianapolis’ leading spinal surgeons, Dr. Trammell’s specialty in orthopedics led him to one of the largest careers in motorsports’ medicine, balancing his career between full-time […]

Jul 20, 20181 hr 44 min

Ep.103 – Robert Wickens

WIIIIIIIICKEEEEEEEENNNNNNNSSSSSSSS!!! That is all. Another one of those all-star Canadians, young Robert Wickens went from a junior category driver in North America, to a junior category driver in Europe that won everything. Eventually he became a Mercedes factory driver in DTM before finally moving on to IndyCars this year, where he’s had one of the […]

Jul 20, 201858 min

Ep.102 – Takuma Sato

It’s not too often you hear about someone making it to F1 within five years of their first lap in a go-kart. Even less so when they start at 19. That’s Takuma Sato. One of the most entertaining drivers on the track, Takuma’s legendary fearlessness finally paid off last year, when he won the Indianapolis […]

May 25, 20181 hr 47 min

Ep.101 – Sam Schmidt

Sam Schmidt is not only a very successful team owner in the IndyCar ranks, but he’s a true hero to a lot of people. Born in to a racing family, Sam began his racing career as a driver following the traditional path of junior categories, eventually elevating himself to the IndyCar ranks in what was […]

May 25, 20181 hr 48 min

Ep.100 – Paul Page

Paul Page is a true living legend of motorsports. One of the most famous voices in the industry, Paul Page has covered a variety of sports and motorsports over the years, but he’s perhaps best known as the voice of ABC and ESPN’s coverage of Indycar for several decades, through some of the best and […]

May 25, 20181 hr 51 min

Ep.99 – James Hinchcliffe

He’s dodged us for three years straight, but we FINALLY got Hinchtown’s very own Mayor, James Hinchcliffe, to join us. A product of the North American open-wheel ladder system, Toronto’s native son went from the Canadian karting scene to a winner in Atlantics and Indy Lights, before finally moving up to IndyCar where he’s become […]

May 25, 20181 hr 38 min

Ep.98 – Roger Hayden

We FINALLY got a motorcycle guy… and who better than Mr. Roger Hayden. One of the best motorcycle racers in the country, Roger has won many times in the top US category, MotoAmerica’s Superbike championship, in addition to having raced in MotoGP and also winning the Supersport championship. Part of the famous Hayden family who […]

May 25, 20181 hr 45 min

Ep.97 – What May 23 Meant to Us

May 23, 2018 was another landmark day for Ryan and Sean. As credentialed media (who knows how) for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s “Voting Day,” where the five inductees for 2019 are announced, the duo were witnesses to one very special moment in their Dinner with Racers journey. The day started, however, with something completely […]

May 25, 201814 min

Ep.96 – Alan Kulwicki: April 1, 1993 and Legacy

Alan Kulwicki is a true legend of NASCAR, and on April 1, 2018, we remember him 25 years after he was lost. For both of our hosts, Alan has been a long-time hero, yet there really hasn’t been a lot of stories told on NASCAR’s last true independent champion. With that in mind, we went […]

Apr 02, 20181 hr 19 min

Ep.95 – Alan Kulwicki: The Untold Stories

Alan Kulwicki is a true legend of NASCAR, and on April 1, 2018, we remember him 25 years after he was lost. For both of our hosts, Alan has been a long-time hero, yet there really hasn’t been a lot of stories told on NASCAR’s last true independent champion. With that in mind, we went […]

Apr 02, 20181 hr 24 min

Ep.94 – Alan Kulwicki: The NASCAR Champion

Alan Kulwicki is a true legend of NASCAR, and on April 1, 2018, we remember him 25 years after he was lost. For both of our hosts, Alan has been a long-time hero, yet there really hasn’t been a lot of stories told on NASCAR’s last true independent champion. With that in mind, we went […]

Apr 02, 20181 hr 46 min

Ep.93 – Alan Kulwicki: The Wisconsin Racer

Alan Kulwicki is a true legend of NASCAR, and on April 1, 2018, we remember him 25 years after he was lost. For both of our hosts, Alan has been a long-time hero, yet there really hasn’t been a lot of stories told on NASCAR’s last true independent champion. With that in mind, we went […]

Apr 02, 20181 hr 48 min

Ep.92 – Josef Newgarden

It’s Josef Newgarden, INDYCAR CHAMPION Josef Newgarden, what do you want from us!!?? Josef’s story is not unlike many champions… he found success early, but like so many other the journey up to the higher ranks didn’t go as planned, including literally going to a test where he never got to drive because the sponsor […]

Jan 18, 20181 hr 37 min

Ep.91 – Brian Redman

A veteran of Formula One, sportscars, and races and categories you may have never even heard of, Brian Redman is part of our great heritage of road racers around the globe. A native of England, Brian began his career in the 1960’s racing whatever he could, eventually grabbing an opportunity to race in Formula 3 […]

Jan 18, 20181 hr 26 min

Ep.90 – Joie Chitwood

Joie Chitwood III is part of racing royalty. Born to the famed Chitwood family, Joie’s grandfather (Joie Chitwood) was the creator of the “Joie Chitwood Thrill Show,” which was a traveling car show that went to cities around the country performing a number of driving stunts. An era unlike any other, Joie was exposed at […]

Jan 18, 20181 hr 34 min

Ep.89 – Tommy Byrne

Tommy Byrne was considered the greatest Formula One driver you never heard of. Fast but with a fiery temperament, Tommy is a classic example of someone who showed remarkable potential in junior categories, but between opportunities, luck, and arguably perception and reputation, the path to fame and fortune didn’t quite work out. Racing against some […]

Jan 18, 20181 hr 45 min

Ep.88 – Shane Hmiel

Shane Hmiel’s story is unlike any other. Coming from a racing family, Shane grew up within the scene, but also with the challenge of forging his own way, which he managed successfully early in his career. Immediately seen as a rising star, Shane was an instant contender in the NASCAR Truck and Xfinity ranks, including […]

Jan 18, 20181 hr 48 min

Ep.87 – Jeremy Mayfield

Jeremy Mayfield is one of the most unique stories in NASCAR history. Rising through the ranks on the merit of hard work and true grit, Jeremy worked as a mechanic, fabricator, you name it… just to get rides where he could. Eventually it worked, landing himself a ride with the fabled Michael Kranefuss and eventually […]

Jan 18, 20182 hr 6 min

Ep.86 – Robby Gordon

Not a lot of people can claim wins in IndyCar, NASCAR, IMSA, the Baja 1000 and Paris-Dakar, but Robby Gordon can. Largely considered one of the most naturally gifted racers in the history of the sport, Robby’s place among the greats is unquestioned, with a fiery personality off-the-track playing a perfect match to his talent […]

Dec 22, 20171 hr 42 min

Ep.85 – Chocolate Myers

Danny “Chocolate” Myers is part of a rich NASCAR history dating back to the 1950’s. The son of one of racing’s original short-track heroes, “Chocolate” is primarily known as part of the famed “Flying Aces” pit crew for Richard Childress Racing, an elite group of guys who supported the legendary Dale Earnhardt through four of […]

Dec 22, 20171 hr 48 min

Ep.84 – Tony Stewart, Pt.2

Tony Stewart, known to us as Mr. The Smoke, is one of the greatest racing drivers of all time. It’s almost an insult to even write a description. The first driver to win USAC’s “Triple Crown” in one year (Silver Crown, Midget, and Sprint Car Titles), a pole-sitter at the Indy 500, and IndyCar champion, […]

Dec 22, 20171 hr 30 min

Ep.83 – Tony Stewart, Pt. 1

Tony Stewart, known to us as Mr. The Smoke, is one of the greatest racing drivers of all time. It’s almost an insult to even write a description. The first driver to win USAC’s “Triple Crown” in one year (Silver Crown, Midget, and Sprint Car Titles), a pole-sitter at the Indy 500, and IndyCar champion, […]

Dec 22, 20171 hr 42 min

Ep.82 – Ryan Blaney

YRB (Young Ryan Blaney) is one of the most colorful characters in the NASCAR paddock. Raised in a racing family, he’s one of the leading chargers in NASCAR’s youth movement, driving for the famed Wood Brothers during the last two years and even making it to the later rounds of the playoffs this year on […]

Dec 22, 20171 hr 3 min

Ep.81 – Alex Bowman

Alex Bowman may not be a household name in NASCAR yet, but he’s about to be. Not only has he won in everything he’s ever stepped in to, but he’s about to take over one of the most legendary cars in the sport, the famed No. 88. Replacing the great Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is no […]

Dec 21, 20171 hr 34 min

Ep.80 – Willy T. Ribbs

Willy T. Ribbs is, hands down, one of the most unique characters you’ll ever meet. A star on the rise in the junior categories, Willy’s journey took him to the top levels of IMSA and Trans-Am in the 1980’s and 1990’s, ultimately netting him a chance to qualify for the Indy 500, where he became […]

Dec 15, 20171 hr 51 min
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