Episode 31: Dale Jr. Is Back, Young Drivers Emerge, Kyle Busch is Mad, Stewart-Haas Looks Good, Kurt Busch Wins, and More NASCAR Talk. #AllTurnsNoBrakes
In this episode, we discuss:
[0:35] The 2017 NASCAR season is here. We’re back!
[0:58] Several changes took place in NASCAR during the off-season
[1:26] Carl Edwards’ sudden retirement: His fans must be bummed out
[2:03] It was Rene’s first time at Daytona. What an exhilarating experience!
[3:11] What did Tam and Rene do all week in Daytona?
[4:08] How do you differentiate between being a star-struck fan and doing your work as a journalist at the same time?
[4:30] Tam and Rene interviewed Alex Bowman and Jimmie Johnson while in Daytona 500
[5:42] Celebrity sightings at Daytona
[6:45] A double dose of pleasure for Tam: She saw two of her favorite men in Daytona
[7:40] How about that Kurt Busch win?
[8:33] “Clint Bowyer WILL win a race this year.” Tam and Rene endorse Clint for a win this year.
[9:44] Something magical is happening at Stewart-Haas Racing.
[11:17] The Top 10 at Daytona
[11:35] Will AJ Allmendinger win a race this year?
[12:52] Drivers who did not finish in the Top 20 at Daytona
[14:03] Rene strongly believes that Chase Elliott will win a race in the first half of the season
[15:44] Tam and Rene: “Don’t quit, Dale Jr. We need you.”
[16:19] Would Jimmie Johnson retire if he wins his eighth title this year?
[17:14] What is Tam missing the most about Carl Edwards?
[18:16] “The Fantastic Four”- and now… ”The Three Amigos,” who are they?
[20:05] Cars 3: The Movie – Which NASCAR drivers landed a role in it?
[20:29] Daniel Suarez is quite a hot item on the NASCAR menu at the moment
[22:52] The NASCAR Diversity Awards: Tam and Rene felt privileged to have attended
[23:31] Notable figures that were present at the NASCAR Diversity Awards
[24:24] That Wall Street Journal article
[26:42] Tam says there is diversity in NASCAR, but more needs to be done
[27:25] Will Daniel Suarez’s presence help to boost NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity?
[28:05] Rene talks about his interview with Jimmie Johnson
[29:20] Fan comment of the week
[30:17] Should journalists ignore the facts and write just for the sake of sensationalism?
[31:47] Tam: People often use their right to ‘freedom of speech’ as an opportunity to be rude
[32:45] What did the Wall Street article get right?
[33:55] Did the Wall Street Journal go too far with their comments?
[34:23] Atlanta predictions: Rene picks Kyle Busch and Jimmie Johnson as his dark horse
[38:28] Atlanta predictions: Tam picks Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch as her dark horse
[38:47] Will Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch redeem themselves in Atlanta after what happened at Daytona? Stay in touch to find out!
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