Victory Lane

Maryland's finest, Timmy Hill, earned the virtual win at Texas as Round Two of the Pro Series Invitational was a bit cleaner, but albeit more realistic. As iRacing continues to take over the NASCAR landscape, Davey chats with the voice of iRacing, specifically the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series, Evan Posocco (15:15). The two discuss the rapid ascension of iRacing in the racing community, Evan's unorthodox introduction to NASCAR, how he got started announcing races, moving from Canada to Las Vegas and attending UNLV. Could an iRacing driver make it to the national series AND have success? Plus, What does the future look like for the sport virtually?

As the sports world remains on hold due to coronavirus, NASCAR and iRacing have joined forces to give a sense of normalcy back to the industry. Davey provides an update from NASCAR President Steve Phelps on the situation and recaps the virtual race at Homestead, won by Denny Hamlin, before welcoming on Ryan Vargas (18:10). The two dive into how eTruck Series Night in America came to be, why it was so successful in a short period of time, whether we'll see another edition of it in the near future and more. Plus, how his roller coaster of a racing career, including some dark times, has helped him learn how to push through in the face of adversity, chicken nuggie talk and more.

Davey briefly recaps Joey Logano's win at Phoenix, and how the tweaked aerodynamic rules package worked well at the 2020 championship venue. He then dives into how the coronavirus is affecting the sports landscape, and why NASCAR had no other choice than to postpone their events.

Bowman The Showman showed out in California, and Davey recaps Chevrolet’s sudden prominence in the Cup Series, along with Bowman’s victory. He welcomes on Ken Clapp (16:40), West Coast stock car racing pioneer, to discuss his origins in racing, how he got into promoting, working for NASCAR, why he’ll never retire and always stay involved in motorsports, why he calls racing is a democratic dictatorship, the beginnings of the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame, their sponsorship of race events, his thoughts on ARCA and NASCAR in general nowadays and more. Plus, a preview of the weekend festivities in Phoenix, Tony Stewart’s comeback, NextGen testing (and wrecking?) and a revamped Daytona Speedweeks for 2021.

Davey is back from Sin City to recap all the racing action that went down, from Joey Logano's second straight Vegas win, Chase Briscoe's statement performance (after a rain delay, yes, in the desert) and Kyle Busch's seventh consecutive Trucks Series win. Plus, the $100,000 bounty placed on Rowdy by Kevin Harvick, Sam Mayer doing Sam Mayer things in ARCA atThe Bullring, a preview of Auto Club and update on Ryan Newman.

From Las Vegas baggage claim and inside his rental car, Davey reflects on the somber end to Speedweeks. What was felt as Ryan Newman's crash occurred, the events that followed and miraculous news received less than 48 hours after the crash. He also touches on Denny Hamlin's Daytona 500 win and the historical significance of it and previews this weekend's festivities in Las Vegas.

On location from Speedweeks in Daytona/New Smyrna, Davey welcomes on Kyle Souza to discuss all the happenings, including Michael Self's ARCA Menards Series victory at Daytona, Sam Mayer's ARCA East victory at New Smyrna as well as "The Clash (or Crash, or Trash) that left Erik Jones beaten and battered, but in the winner's circle. Despite being kicked out of their recording space mid-episode, they push on (with ambient race car noises), preview the Daytona 500 and hit tighten this week's Lug Nuts.

Breathe easy, party people: it’s ~officially~ race week! Before previewing The Clash at Daytona to kick off racing in 2020, Davey recaps all the Silly Season moves that went down this off-season, including a plethora of new faces in new places. He then chats with Hailie Deegan (17:30), Ford’s newest development driver for DGR-Crosley in the ARCA Menards Series. The two discuss the whirlwind couple weeks before and after announcing her future plans, traveling to and from California, Daytona and Charlotte constantly, feelings once when announcement was public, how late the deal actually got finalized, why including some IMSA starts was important to her and Ford, her time in the K&N Pro Series, reflecting on her time with Toyota, where her mindset of not rushing up the ladder originated, realistic expectations for this season, courting companies for sponsorship herself, the importance of social media and more. Lastly, Davey looks ahead to “The Clash” and Speedweeks in Florida before tightening those Lug Nuts.

New year, new decade, same Victory Lane! Davey rings in 2020 with his conversation with Brittney Zamora (3:40), who just finished her rookie season in what's now known as the ARCA Menards Series West. The two touch on her rookie campaign, failing at golf (and what role birds played a part in said failing), her rapid ascension through the northwest racing scene, being at the track at four days (!) old, being a national tap dancing champion and more.

And that's a wrap! The Cup, Xfinity and Truck Series champions have been crowned as Homestead-Miami Speedway played host to Championship 4 weekend. Three repeat champions with interesting storylines to each. Davey recaps it all as we hear from all Championship 4 contenders from each series. Plus, the G.O.A.T. is calling it a career after 2020 and more silly season news.

In an sound-bite heavy episode, Davey reviews what was the penultimate race weekend of the year in Phoenix, including Denny Hamlin's statement victory, why his mindset makes him the championship favorite and the changes needed before NASCAR returns to ISM Raceway in 2020. He also recaps the K&N Pro Series West finale that saw Ty Gibbs win the race and Derek Kraus clinch the championship. Plus, a Xfinity and Gander Outdoors Truck Series look-back of Phoenix, extensive preview of Homestead-Miami Speedway and Championship 4 weekend as well as Lug Nuts of the Week.

Davey recaps Kevin Harvick's dominant Texas performance which punched his ticket to the Championship 4 for the fifth time in the last six seasons. He also touches on the national series penultimate event at ISM Raceway in Phoenix, the K&N West finale and hits on Lug Nuts of the Week, including Roger Penske's acquisition of IMS and IndyCar.

Davey is on Cloud Nine (and never getting off) as the Washington Nationals are World Series champions! But he's here to talk NASCAR, as Martin Truex Jr. dominates Martinsville and Derek Kraus dominated Kern. He welcomes on Zach Hamilton to chat about the Cup playoffs, whether fights should be every man for himself or driver-on-driver only and the two give their Championship 4 predictions. He briefly previews Texas before hitting on Lug Nuts of the Week.

Davey recaps the chaotic ending to the Round of 12 cutoff race at Kansas Speedway, which saw Brad Keselowski eliminated and Denny Hamlin deliver. He chats (and laughs) at length with Gander Outdoors Truck Series driver Ben Rhodes (8:10). They delve into his start in racing, driving a late model for Marcos Ambrose (and the stories that come along with it), his 2014 K&N Pro Series East title campaign with Turner Scott Motorsports, why his struggles with JR Motorsports in the Xfinity Series made him appreciate that K&N success more and allowed for some self-reflection, winning at his home track of Kentucky, finding a home at ThorSport Racing in the Truck Series and “If King Ben Ruled The World.” Plus, a preview of Martinsville and Kern County as well as Lug Nuts of the Week.

Davey relives the Holy Bajeezus that was Talladega, including Ryan Blaney's win in a photo finish and Brendan Gaughan's flip. He also recaps K&N West action from Roseville, as Jagger Jones earned his first career victory. He then chats with current Gander Outdoors Truck Series rookie Harrison Burton (22:15) about the influence family has had on his racing, his rivalry turned friendship with Todd Gilliland, learning from Kyle Busch in Trucks, his short/long term goals and more. He then briefly previews the Round of 12 cutoff race at Kansas and hits on Lug Nuts of the Week.

After recapping a relatively uneventful weekend at Dover that saw Kyle Larson snap a 75-race winless streak, Davey welcomes on NASCAR Cup Series veteran David Ragan (21:00). The two chat about why now is the right time to retire from full-time racing, what his future behind the wheel looks like, how young he actually is, his two wins in Cup, why he was "stupid" in his earlier years, replacing Mark Martin at Roush Fenway, leaving a legacy in the sport and more. Plus, a preview of Talladega and All American and Lug Nuts of the Week.

Davey recaps the chaos that was the ROVAL, including Chase Elliott's legendary celebration and the playoff field shrinking to 12. He also recaps Derek Kraus' Meridian triumph, Jagger Jones' revenge vow, Josh Fanopoulos' career night and more. He then welcomes on JR Motorsports Xfinity Series driver Noah Gragson (28:00) to discuss how he got his start in racing in Las Vegas, what the turning point in his career was, his Snowball Derby victory (and the shenanigans that followed), puking after wins and more. He then briefly previews Dover, the K&N East season finale, the 2020 ARCA/K&N merger and hits on Lug Nuts of the Week.

Davey recaps the Joe Gibbs Racing dominance from Richmond…until it was taken away from them. He also touches on Full Throttle Weekend from New Hampshire before welcoming on Chris Buescher (26:00) for an extended conversation. The two chat about meeting his wife on craigslist (?), when racing became a profession and not a hobby, embracing the Chad persona, reliving his ARCA and Xfinity series days, why he was confused when he won the title in 2015, his Pocono win in 2016, the efforts with JTG Daugherty Racing, specifically the consistency factor, and more. Plus, a preview of the ROVAL and Meridian, more Silly Season moves and Lug Nuts of the Week.

This is a big one, folks! Davey is back from Las Vegas and recaps the Cup Series playoff opener, which saw Martin Truex Jr. remind the field he still is a contender. He also touches on the Xfinity and Gander Outdoors Truck Series events, including ThorSport Racing’s engine woes. He then welcomes on the people's champ, Matt DiBenedetto (31:40). The two discuss his move to Wood Brothers Racing for 2020, being universally adored in the NASCAR world, his journey to this point, why the hate for Bob Leavine and Leavine Family Racing is unjust, why his dogs name is Brian and more. He then briefly previews the weekend at Richmond and New Hampshire before hitting on Lug Nuts of the Week.

Davey recaps Kevin Harvick’s dominant Brickyard 400 performance before previewing the 2019 playoffs with his dad (7:55, including a cameo from his mom. He briefly touches on Las Vegas this weekend before hitting on Lug Nuts of the Week.