Letarte on Location

Steve is on location from historic Martinsville Speedway for an in-depth conversation with one of the most colorful personalities in all of NASCAR, Clint Bowyer. The two discuss Clint's career, which began on two wheels in motocross. After competing in a dirt modified, the Kansas native made the transition to asphalt and the world of NASCAR. Competing with such teams as Richard Childress Racing, Michael Waltrip Racing and Stewart-Haas Racing, Bowyer has earned multiple victories across all three NASCAR national series. He also won a championship in the Xfinity Series (2008). Bowyer recently made headlines by signing a contract extension with Stewart-Haas Racing, which will see Clint return to the #14 Ford Mustang for the 2020 season. The 10-time Cup Series race winner also shares some of his favorite stories from the track.

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Steve goes on location from Hendrick Motorsports in Charlotte, North Carolina for an in-depth conversation with crew chief Chad Knaus. Steve and Chad were long-time colleagues at HMS, working together as part of the famed "Rainbow Warriors" crew for NASCAR Hall of Famers Jeff Gordon and Ray Evernham. Knaus has since become one of NASCAR's most accomplished crew chiefs due to a historic partnership with Jimmie Johnson, which resulted in a record-tying seven Cup Series Championships. Knaus is currently the crew chief of the #24 Chevrolet with driver William Byron. Chad's presence and influence has paid dividends for the young but talented driver, who earned his first Cup Series Playoff appearance in 2019.

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Steve is on location from Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte, NC for an in-depth conversation with Sherry Pollex, the longtime partner of NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. The two discuss a wide array of topics including the efforts of the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation to raise awareness and support initiatives specific to ovarian and childhood cancers. The foundation's signature event, Catwalk for a Cause, celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2019. Sherry, the daughter of former NASCAR team owner Greg Pollex, talks about her life in motorsports, including her partnership with Truex Jr. She also reflects on her personal battle with ovarian cancer that began with her diagnosis in 2014.

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Steve goes on location the from historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home to one of NASCAR's four "crown jewel" events, the Brickyard 400, as well as the iconic Indianapolis 500. Steve is joined by Big Machine Label Group President & CEO Scott Borchetta for in-depth conversation about the brand's sponsorship of the Brickyard 400 weekend, his overall passion for motorsports, and his successful career as a music executive. Borchetta also reflects on his days as a driver, which includes winning three consecutive Super Truck championships (2003-05) at the famed Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville.

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Steve goes on location at Darlington Raceway, one of NASCAR's most historic venues, for a conversation with NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace. The two discuss Wallace's legendary career which included 55 Cup Series wins and the 1989 championship. After retiring from the driver's seat in 2005, Wallace has gone on to a successful broadcasting career, first with ESPN, and now with MRN Radio. Wallace also went on to design Iowa Speedway, which has become a signature track in NASCAR's Xfinity and Truck Series, as well as the NTT IndyCar Series.

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Steve goes on location from Bristol Motor Speedway for a conversation with country music singer Tim Dugger. The two discuss Dugger's music career and his strong connection to NASCAR. Often playing in clubs around the NASCAR circuit, Dugger not only developed a loyal following of race fans; he also became a favorite of several drivers and their crews. These friendships and connections eventually led him to Nashville, the capital of country music, where he signed a deal with Curb Records, which is owned by longtime music impresario and motorsports team owner Mike Curb.

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Steve goes on location from Toyota Racing Development in Salisbury, North Carolina for an in-depth conversation with TRD President and General Manager David Wilson. Representing one of three manufacturers at NASCAR’s top level, Wilson has guided Toyota to multiple championships across NASCAR's three national touring series (Cup, Xfinity, Truck). During his 30-year tenure, Toyota has won some of motorsports' biggest races including the Daytona 500, Indianapolis 500, Baja 1000, Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

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Steve goes on location from Seneca Lodge in Watkins Glen, NY for a lively discussion with Boris Said. Considered one of the best road-course racers in all of motorsports, Said became a cult-like figure, especially at Watkins Glen, with his legion of fans known as "Said Heads". The two discuss Said's career in racing, highlighted by his success in sports cars driving for BMW. Among Said's accolades are wins in both the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring. In 2005, he became the first American to win the grueling 24 Hours at Nürburgring. Said also earned victories in both the Xfinity and Gander Outdoors Truck Series.

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Steve goes on location from Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, PA where he is joined by Martin Truex Jr. Competing in his first season with Joe Gibbs Racing, Truex is one of the leading contenders for the Cup Series Championship. A son of a racer, Martin discusses his growth in the sport, the importance of grassroots racing, his early struggles in the Cup Series, the 2017 championship with Furniture Row Racing, and his relationships with longtime partner Sherry Pollex and crew chief Cole Pearn.

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Steve goes on location from New Hampshire Motor Speedway where he is joined by iRacing EVP and Executive Producer Steve Myers, along with NASCAR on NBC analyst and two-time Daytona 500 Champion Dale Earnhardt Jr. The trio discusses the phenomenon of iRacing (also known as simulation or "sim" racing) and the significant impact it has had on the current motorsports landscape.

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