Glorious White-Knuckled, God-Fearing, Spun-Out-And-Half-Turned-Over Racing Stories

There’s Michael McSwain, and then there’s Fatback. Both of them served as crew chief for drivers including Bill Elliott, Bobby Labonte and Ricky Rudd. But don’t get them confused. There’s a big difference between Michael McSwain, and Michael “Fatback” McSwain. Fatback ain’t afraid to tell you what he’s thinking, when he’s thinking it. And he isn’t afraid to kick your ass.

In a good old-fashioned bench racing session, host Rick Houston and McSwain break down the two sides of the same character. From hot tempers with Kevin Harvick, to the emotions of leaving the sport behind, this episode will surely have everyone on the edge of their seats.

Cliff Champion has reached the top of the NASCAR world as a crew chief before. Over the years, he’s worked with the likes of Richard Childress, Cale Yarborough and Buddy Baker. But Cliff's story goes well beyond the race track. After going through a divorce and losing his job, Cliff attempted suicide on three separate occasions in 1990. The road back proved to be a difficult, but not an impossible journey. He opens up about his struggles, the path to recovery, and shares a story that everyone needs to hear.

Imagine watching a NASCAR race at 17,500 mph. Seeing the world below you that appears just as small as it is far away from the life you know. NASA Astronaut and NASCAR fan Doug Hurley lived this reality for months aboard the International Space Station.

This week's Glorious White-Knuckled, God-Fearing, Spun-Out-and-Half-Turned-Over Racing Story takes you out of this world with space shuttle pilot Doug Hurley. Hurley, a long time NASCAR fan, details his life living on the space station, keeping up with NASCAR from above, and the history making missions that he has been a part of.

The drama-filled 1990 Winston Cup season is arguably among the best, and most controversial seasons ever. After only six races, the series had enough drama to last an entire year.

Brett Bodine qualified 20th for the First Union 400 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, and was not on many people’s radar to contend, let alone win the thing. Following a cycle of green flag pit stops, Bodine found himself at the point of the field. After a lengthy caution, the scorers determined Bodine was the leader of the race. To that point, it had been Darrell Waltrip and Dale Earnhardt’s race to lose. Brett Bodine and former crew chief Larry McReynolds share their point of view from that controversial day, and provide their unapologetic commentary on Bodine’s first and only Cup Series victory.

Did NASCAR make the right call placing Bodine as the leader? Should he be deemed the true winner of the race? Race fans are still fussing about this one even to this day.

Bobby Allison is tied for fourth on NASCAR’s all-time wins list with 84 victories. Yet, Allison has taken 85 checkered flags in his Cup Series career. So where did the elusive 85th victory go?

Allison and host Rick Houston dive into the controversy surrounding his missing win in the summer of 1971. Should Allison stand one step above rival Darrell Waltrip in total victories? Why was he openly denied the win by Bill France Jr.? And will he ever get the credit he deserves? This episode dives deep into the mystery.

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.

The 1990 season was the closest Mark Martin has, and will ever come to, winning a championship. If it wasn’t for a costly penalty, he very well may have won it. To this day, fans debate that controversial penalty and wonder about what might have been.

Ride along with Steve Hmiel and the #6 Roush Fenway team through the 1990 season, and witness the highs and lows of their championship run, that ended just short of the trophy.

There’s nothing like a session of of some good old fashioned, hard core bench racing.

Tony "Rambo" Liberati, Chris Hussey, Gere Kennon and Buddy Parrott all worked together once at Roush Racing, and it’s safe to say the stories were free flowing. From bull riding gone bad to an unwanted visit to Bill France Jr’s office, the group looks back at their most embarrassing moments as part of the NASCAR industry over the years.

It’s safe to say this is where things get spun out and half turned over.

If you thought you were better than David Pearson, the race was already over. Pearson captured 105 checkered flags in his illustrious career, second only to the King himself: Richard Petty.

Pearson and Petty were no strangers on the race track. Their fierce drive to compete and win pushed the duo towards some of the most iconic finishes the sport has ever seen. Go inside the mind of one of NASCAR’s greatest drivers, as David Pearson unpacks his rivalry with “The King” and officially opens up the NASCAR G.O.A.T debate.

Broadcast audio credit: MRN, FOX

Once upon a time in NASCAR, an infield was held hostage. And it took some good old-fashioned, bare-knuckle brawling to break free.

Richard Petty and Bud Moore were among the legendary names racing at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway the day that the fans turned on the competitors. They recount everything from attempted escapes to The King taking swings.

Learn how chaos divulged into madness, and why the fans faced off against the drivers on that hot, sweltering day.