In 30 years of doing interviews, host Rick Houston says this week’s episode is the most intense and powerful one he has ever done.

Scotty Maxwell is a former Hendrick Motorsports “weekend warrior," turned New York City firefighter. Scottie responded to Ground Zero on September 11th, 2001, and found himself at the foot of the North Tower as it collapsed. In this episode, he details his time on the NASCAR circuit and path to the FDNY. Then he takes us through his experience on 9/11, explaining what imminent death felt like and how he handled the aftermath of a day that he and the world will never forget.