Luck rules for some NASCAR drivers
Episode 41: The Clint Bowyer Interview, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Wins, Aric Almirola’s Issues, Dale Jr.’s Luck, and More NASCAR Talk.
In this episode, we discuss:
[0:59] Rene is happy for the Houston Rockets victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday
[2:52] Tam was at Talladega!
[3:29] Tam drove a Ford Fusion to Talladega. Shoutout to Ford and Ford Performance
[4:33] Tam’s experience with PR team from Ford Performance
[5:08] Tam interviewed one of her favorite drivers
[6:35] Hanging out with the Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s No. 17 team at Talladega
[7:16] Why is there a can of Pam cooking spray in a NASCAR pit stall?
[8:23] The No. 17 team answered some technical questions for Tam
[9:10] Packed stands at Talladega
[10:21] Watching a race from the stands versus television
[11:43] Congratulations to the No. 17, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. for winning at Talladega
[12:09] Junior Nation’s reaction when Dale Jr. almost won the pole
[13:36] Late cautions and restarts can have a dramatic effect on finishes
[14:16] Ricky Stenhouse’s post-race interview
[15:28] The Big One: A terrifying moment
[16:40] Tam felt relief after visiting the infield care center
[17:43] Does Tam consider herself a fan or media personality
[18:23] Are some of the NASCAR drivers dull and repetitive?
[19:09] The Top 10 at Talladega
[20:15] Kyle Larson finishes outside the Top 10
[21:16] An impressive win by Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
[22:55] Point standings after Talladega
[23:08] Tam asked Clint Bowyer what he thought about stage racing during their interview at Talladega
[24:30] Tam shares an audio clip from her interview with Clint
[25:27] Clint Bowyer discusses the role that technology has played in the evolution of the sport
[26:18] Early exposure of younger drivers to racing: Does it give them an advantage over veteran drivers?
[28:37] Tam buys a hat
[29:48] Dale Jr.’s luck
[30:15] Loose tire hampered Dale Jr.’s performance at Talladega
[31:32] Rene wants Dale Jr. to retire on a high note
[32:09] Dale Jr. escaped the Big One
[33:48] Will Dale Jr. get that elusive win anytime soon?
[34:06] Frustration getting the better of Kyle Busch
[35:24] Danica wrecks out in the Big One
[36:56] Tam: Danica has improved, albeit at a slow pace
[37:30] Danica is continuously a victim of backlash
[38:09] Aric Almirola’s Xfinity win
[39:24] Jamie McMurray’s spectacular second-place finish
[40:41] NASCAR’s futuristic move
[41:25] What Tam and Rene thinks about drones a race tracks
[42:10] Fan comment of the week
[43:24] The possible return of merchandise trailers
[45:48] Fans says tents were an ill-conceived idea
[46:52] Fans have mixed feelings about merchandise tents versus haulers at tracks
[47:38] Rene believes it’s high time for a Joe Gibbs win
[48:06] Kansas predictions: Rene picks Denny Hamlin to win and Kyle Busch as his dark horse
[51:25] Kansas predictions: Tam picks Kyle Busch to win and Matt Kenseth as her dark horse
[52:04] Get social with us and give us your predictions. We welcome the interaction!
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