1st Gear Podcast

1st Gear Podcast

By Erik Heitman | Tanner AllenLeisureAutomotive
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1st Gear Podcast episodes

  • “Negativity, Narratives, and the Dillon Bros Debate”

    Erik and Tanner dive into a fast‑paced breakdown of the latest happenings in NASCAR — from on‑track drama to off‑track storylines shaping the sport right now. But this week, they’re tackling a bigger question too: why does the NASCAR conversation keep drifting toward the negative when there’s so much good happening in the sport?


    They unpack how social media, fan expectations, and the sport’s own history fuel the constant cycle of criticism, and they highlight the positives that deserve way more attention — rising talent, tighter competition, and some genuinely great racing.


    And then… the spicy topic of the week:

    Are the Dillon Brothers becoming the Paul Brothers of NASCAR?


    Erik and Tanner break down the comparison — the fame, the backlash, the branding, and whether the narrative is fair or just another case of fans looking for someone to roast.


    If you love NASCAR, love the debates, or just want a fresh perspective that cuts through the noise, this episode is for you.

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    1 hr
  • Why Following The Automotive Trends Isn't Worth It, and Advice Your School Counselor Won't Tell You!

    We're Back! Yes we missed a week, but it doesn't seem like it. Today Tanner and Erik talk about automotive trends and why it's more fun to just do you. Chasing the internet fame has its price and usually it involves dollar signs.


    This is less racing and more life lessons we've learned, and we want to pass this onto you! Enjoy the episode and thank you for listening!

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    1 hr 32 min
  • Keyboard Warriors, Building Racecars, The Nameless Nascar Series Deserves A Name, and Much More!
    Racing Season for Tanner is right around the corner! The Monte Carlo nose, and body is on the car, and its about ready to race. Erik, and Tanner discuss what the next generation of stock car should be like, and me modeled after. Then we explain why there are too many keyboard warriors, and come up with a real name for the nameless Nascar series. Ohh for those who read this far the letter C doesn't have it's own sound. Your welcome!

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    1 hr 53 min
  • Tow Rigs, and Why The Right One Makes A Huge Difference, Plus COTA Was Great!
    This week is a little different, we are talking Diesel trucks. Both of us have experience fixing and repairing them, and today we'll talk about some things to watch out for. Along with talk about Duramax trucks, and what years are great! Ohh, and eventually we cover the races this past weekend!

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    1 hr 46 min
  • Daytona Weekend Was Phenomenal, and Our Too Early Predictions On Who Misses The Playoffs

    Nascar is ack and in a big way! Hitting on all cylinders from marketing to the energy at the track. The weekend was packed full of great racing and we're excited for the season. Points matter again, and we'll discuss our picks as to who misses the playoffs.


    This year is off to a great start and we can't wait to see how it progresses!

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    1 hr 46 min
  • Brian Vickers was in the Epstein Files & We want the shootout back at Daytona!

    We're back! This week we'll cover everything from world issue to the ones we all seem to have at home. We said this would also have a lot of life, and the world is in a weird place. Nascar drivers were in the Epstein files, the cost of living is out of hand, and cars have gotten complicated!


    Ohh and we want to see the Budweiser Shootout make a comeback!

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    1 hr 38 min
  • The Chase Is Back! Tony Stewart Is Racing Trucks, and We Welcome 750hp!

    The negative bug that has plagued Nascar is starting to change. Great news keeps piling in, like Tony Stewart racing trucks at Daytona! The 750hp package should do better than we thought, and The Chase is Back!


    Nascar has started listening to its fans and making changes to keep moving forward. For years fans and podcasters such as ourselves have beat our head against the wall trying to make the sanctioning body hear us.


    We all love racing and want the sport as a whole to succeed, and we are pumped for this upcoming race season!


    Also, we are officially putting our names in the hat to commentate the truck series! However far that goes we dont know, but we hope you enjoy this episode!

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    1 hr 48 min
  • Why we think Dale Jr should run the sport, and it's time for The Chili Bowl Nationals!

    A lot of great things are happening in the Racing World! Cummins is coming back to Nascar with Ram trucks, and Kaulig Racing. The Tulsa Shootout was epic, and we give you Tanners take on the Chili Bowl Nationals!


    We'll discuss who should be the next commissioner of Nascar, Steve Phelps resigning, and much more!


    Thank you for listening!

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    1 hr 50 min

About 1st Gear Podcast

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Tanner and Erik are your hosts and typical opinionated gearheads! Bringing you our take on everything from racing to what's going on in the automotive industry. Both of us have a deep passion for…