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Racer Magazine's Kelly Crandall brings stories and interviews from drivers and personalities from NASCAR, NHRA, and more.
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- 3 weeks ago46 min
Ep. 357 | Brian Husen
Brian Husen and his NHRA Top Fuel driver, Shawn Langdon, have been tearing through the class this season and seem to be fast-marching toward the title. There is a lot to talk about how it’s happened, starting with the way he came in 2026 after getting himself situated with the team the last two years; explaining the explosion in success from last year to this year; now working with Shawn for a second time in his career; the contributions and efforts from Shawn to not be the team’s weak link; inter-team rivalry between Brian and Alan Johnson to beat each other; how close the teams work together; whether it was expected or a surprise for Kalitta Motorsports to be dominating the class; having to figure out four new venues this year; making sure the team doesn’t rest on what its already done this year; any lessons from past defeats in the Countdown; explaining how the class has moved past 340 mph; whether others are trying and failing; thoughts on getting to 350 mph; previewing the next event in Dallas; where a single season like this one ranks for his career. Original music created by Tony Monge. Follow me here: https://linktr.ee/kellycrandall
- 3 weeks ago47 min
Ep. 356 | Richard Gadson
Richard Gadson is working on wrapping up his second straight NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world championship in only his third season. It’s been a crazy – and challenging - ride since he arrived on the scene, and we’re digging into that. We start by Gadson explain how he has a job with Vance & Hines during the week; the value of knowing the details of what he’s riding; being able to further explain what he is feeling or should be tuned; the experience of being an NHRA champion this season and trying for the repeat; trying to close out the title after having led the points all year long; the quickness of success during the last three seasons; explaining how hard and unenjoyable the ’24 season was; the chip on his shoulder, where it comes from, and knowing what’s said about him; the moment it all clicked in ’25; any difference to the mindset now with a title under his belt; the family history in racing and the impact of his father’s death; the influence of his uncle; filming motorcycle riders when he was younger to learn from; coming from a background in grudge racing; the adjustment to riding a pro stock motorcycle; the competitiveness within the class and its relationships; how close Richard and Gaige Herrera work together as teammates; having involvement with Big Brothers Big Sisters; the full circle moment having been in the group when younger; the impact of getting young folks to the racetrack; looking at the final three races of the season. Original music created by Tony Monge. Follow me here: https://linktr.ee/kellycrandall
- Oct 6, 202645 min
Ep. 355 | Lissette Deschamps (NASCAR security)
Lissette Deschamps is one of the NASCAR security team members, and she’s here to share all the things that happen that many of us don’t think about or know. We’re walking through a week between events and preparation from one week to the next; coordinating with local law enforcement and the FBI for race weekends; combating drones at the racetrack and how they know people have them; the work and monitoring that goes into social media threats and keeping track of people; the boldest or craziest thing a fan has tried to get away with; reviewing fights and physical altercations after they happen; the process of penalties being handed down after altercations; the role security plays in weather delays and race postponements; the relationship between NASCAR and other professional sports leagues about security; the reason that security incidents are never made public; the importance of a two-way relationship with the garage; leaving the Daytona Beach police and joining NASCAR. Original music created by Tony Monge. Follow me here: https://linktr.ee/kellycrandall
- Sep 16, 202641 min
Ep. 354 | Mini Tyrrell
Mini Tyrell is in his first Craftsman Truck Series season after winning his ride on a reality television show. While the show might be over, the reality of NASCAR racing has set in, and the competition hasn’t stopped, with a lot of hard work and learning. We’re digging into getting back to racing later this week at Bristol Motor Speedway; adjusting to the sporadic nature of the Craftsman Truck Series schedule; having the ability to study with breaks in between races; the new things he’s experiencing this year with a new series and vehicle; the aero reaction that is eye-opening in the Truck Series; the value of seat time and confidence by running other series when not in the truck; a look at how the season has progressed and Tyrrell’s growth; racing with the knowledge it’s a one-year deal; learning what it takes to be a NASCAR versus his previous racing experience; whether it’s been harder for the group to learn with young drivers and so many new variables; the story behind the nonprofit Mini’s Mission; keeping the foundation going after its initial goal; how to get involved; looking ahead to hitting the $1 million mark.Original music created by Tony Monge. Follow me here: https://linktr.ee/kellycrandall
- Jun 15, 20261h 3m
Ep. 353 | Jacob Claborn
Jacob Claborn is the head coach at Hendrick Motorsports and he’s the perfect go-to for all things it stops. And there is so much to a pit stop. We’re getting deep into the weeds this week by starting off with a full, detailed breakdown of a pit stop and the choreography that goes into each position and placement; the hunt to eliminate dead time of when a tire changer and fueler is engaged with the car before it stops; an explanation on the jackman having a different visual this year with the new Chevy body and adjusting to that change in real time; deciding to retrain the tire changers to perform with their left hand and why other experiments didn’t work; the sensory training that Hendrick Motorsports now focuses on for pit stops; the danger of a lug nut being tightened too much; the many other differences from five lugs to now and whose career it has extended; taking into account the characteristics of pit road so a tire does not fall over; the human variable of loose wheels; preferring hand signals with the pit crews versus microphones; the target pit stop times these days and why TV is not official; thoughts on the next evolution for pit stops or just getting faster. Original music created by Tony Monge. Follow me here: https://linktr.ee/kellycrandall
- May 15, 202639 min
Ep. 352 | Mike Burch (Speedway Motorsports)
Mike Burch is the COO of Speedway Motorsports, which means he’s heavily involved in everything that goes on and can share great insights. We’re going to start by doing a preview of this weekend’s All-Star Race and moving it to Dover; having Dover in the Speedway Motorsports portfolio and concerns that it’s going to fade off the schedule with constant changes; the operational view of hosting a crown jewel event and on a holiday weekend with the Coke 600; the reception to going back to the oval in the fall; changing a race after the schedule has already been announced; the feedback that is taken in from the race fans; collaborating with the drivers; the validation of reprofiling Atlanta Motor Speedway; a look at the collaboration with NASCAR to create a schedule when both sides want their own things; the anticipation for a North Wilkesboro points race; the measure of success as the season goes on. Original music created by Tony Monge. Follow me here: https://linktr.ee/kellycrandall
- May 11, 202634 min
Ep. 351 | Andrew Clarke (author)
Andrew Clarke is a motorsports writer and author and he has a new book that we’re discussing today, The Immortals of NASCAR. Clarke shares how the project came to be; the word ‘immortal’ being perfect for a NASCAR project; the reason that the list is made up of all champions; the debatable criteria of being included on the list or considered an honorable mention; shedding insight on Shane van Gisbergen from his Supercars career; what he was like to cover in Australia; the following he still has over there with what he’s doing now; putting the order of the list together; the debates that come with this list; having Richard Petty write the forward, and his words about what drivers mean to the sport; the driver being the focus in NASCAR versus other sports; Clarke’s background covering NASCAR and motorsports; the racing to pay attention to on that side of the world; explaining having a love of Wikipedia. Original music created by Tony Monge. Follow me here: https://linktr.ee/kellycrandall
- Apr 27, 202643 min
Ep. 350 | John Probst
John Probst was among the NASCAR executives called to testify during the antitrust trial in December, which provided a chance to learn more about his background as well as his current role. But before getting to know him better, we’re getting more context on those CUV comments that took social media by storm; developing an interest in racing through Formula 1 and then Pocono Raceway; the benefit of a Formula SAE program in schools; getting his first opportunity in racing with Ford; going to work for Red Bull Racing and skirting rules by testing a Cup car described as an ARCA car; the approach the team took coming into the sport hoping to be competitive and becoming disheartened by the results; going to work for Ganassi and being as intrigued as outsiders about the PA mountain wind tunnel; explaining how working in the tunnel played out; going into a job with NASCAR and understanding how teams move around money; the reason he left the team side for NASCAR; the nature of the relationships in the garage with NSACAR; the things that do or don’t come out of the R&D Center. Original music created by Tony Monge. Follow me here: https://linktr.ee/kellycrandall
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