Victory Lane

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.

Davey touches on Erik Jones' Southern 500 victory from Darlington before welcoming on Joe Gibbs Racing Xfinity Series driver Brandon Jones (8:55). The two discuss the racing scene in his hometown of Atlanta, having Cale Gale as an influence, being the ultimate outdoors guy, visiting an Air Force Base, enjoying his best season of his career to date, expectations for himself and more. He then previews the Brickyard 400 from Indianapolis and hits on Lug Nuts of the Week.

Davey is back from St. Louis and recaps the K&N Pro Series combination event from Gateway, including Spencer Davis’ first win in over three years, the Hailie Deegan/Todd Souza beef, Chase Cabre’s heartbreak and more. He chats with JR Motorsports Xfinity Series driver Michael Annett (31:25) about how he and his family got into racing, why ice hockey was a big part of his life growing up, racing and being friends with Dale Jr., dealing with his lack of performance while his teammates were winning championships, how his win at Daytona changed things and much more. Then, he preview Darlington’s Throwback Weekend and hits on Lug Nuts of the Week.

The Davey Double is complete, as he’s back from Bristol and Evergreen to recap what went down in the K&N Pro Series. He also touches on the Cup, Xfinity and Truck events from Thunder Valley, including Matt DiBenedetto stealing the hearts of everybody, before welcoming on Matt Tifft (39:05). The two discuss his diet, life three years after brain surgery, his fiancee, driving for a plethora of owners, the jump from Xfinity to Cup and more. He then previews the tripleheader weekend of racing and hits on Lug Nuts of the Week.

Davey recaps the action at Michigan, where Kevin Harvick won the race but Keelan Harvick stole the show. Plus, the Truck Series playoff field is set. He chats with GMS Racing Xfinity Series winner John Hunter Nemechek (17:20) about fitness, grandma being his biggest fan, a battle in the Allison Legacy Series with Kyle Busch at IRP, racing with no sponsorship, one of many lessons his father, Joe, taught him about working on his own cars, his dust-up with Cole Custer in Canada, being a part of Drivers Edge Development and more. He then previews Bristol and Evergreen (#DaveyDouble), hits on Lug Nuts of the Week and reads listener reviews.