Episode 18: Pit crew drama, Dale Jr. is done, Tony Stewart being Tony Stewart, sports, politics and more NASCAR talk. #AllTurnsNoBrakes
In this episode, we discuss:
[0:45] Rene’s nephew graduates from the Marine Corps boot camp
[1:35] Martin Truex, the #78 won at Darlington
[2:34] This is Truex’s first multiple-win season in his entire career
[3:48] How cool are night races?
[4:26] The Darlington race was long
[5:07] Tam liked the Hooters paint scheme
[5:41] Who got the vote for the best paint scheme?
[6:22] Kevin Harvick unleashed a verbal assault on his pit crew after the race
[6:57] Wouldn’t it have been better for Harvick to vent his frustration at his team behind closed doors?
[7:41] Was Harvick’s conduct unprofessional and disrespectful?
[8:38] Could Kevin have won the race?
[9:35] Was it Kevin’s or the pit crew’s fault?
[10:00] Kasey Kahne and Ryan Newman finished in the Top 10 at Darlington
[10:26] Is Kasey Kahne on the hot seat for his job?
[11:14] Who failed post-race inspections?
[12:00] Does NASCAR make up their own rules as they go along?
[12:33] The Fantastic Four: Where are they in The Chase?
[13:57] Will Kasey Kahne make The Chase before Ryan Blaney?
[14:30] Dale Jr. update: He will not return for the season
[15:00] Will Dale Jr. make a full recovery and return to racing?
[16:43] The long-lasting effects of Dale Jr.’s concussions
[17:17] Did Smoke intentionally ‘smoke’ Ryan Scott out of the race?
[19:16] The dramatic finish to the Truck Series race over the weekend
[20:38] Should you race to win and take the checkered flag by any means necessary?
[21:19] Fan comment of the week
[21:34] President Obama commented on Colin Kaepernick’s controversial stance
[22:08] Should sports and politics mix?
[23:36] Tam reinforces the need for people to respect each other
[25:38] Richmond predictions: Rene picks Kyle Busch and Joey Logano
[27:27] Richmond predictions: Tam picks Kevin Harvick and Ryan Newman as her dark horse
[28:50] Tam will test drive some cars for Ford next week. Stay in touch for the update!
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