What happens when a race car driver faces a 200-mile-per-hour slide on the Bonneville Salt Flats? In this riveting episode of The Bama Brown Experience, Bama Brown and his co-host, the Big Puma, dive into a whirlwind of stories that span from the Vatican to the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Join Bama and Puma as they explore the fascinating world of racing legends, unexpected anecdotes, and the quirks of global travel. This episode features a captivating discussion about the bizarre Gisborne airport in New Zealand, where trains cross the runway, and a humorous take on betting odds for the new pope.
Bama shares tales from his friend, a former Richard Petty backup driver and Red Adair oil well firefighter, who recounts his thrilling experience setting speed records with alternative fuel at Bonneville. His background in high-speed racing and firefighting brings a unique perspective to the episode, highlighting the adrenaline and danger inherent in these professions.
- Humorous Vatican Anecdotes: Bama's jokes about the Vatican and the pope, including a barber's negative take on a trip to the Vatican, will leave you laughing.
- Racing Thrills: The guest's harrowing tale of a 200-mile-per-hour slide on the Bonneville Salt Flats, where he narrowly escaped disaster, is a highlight of the episode.
- Quirky Airport Story: The discussion about Gisborne airport's runway-crossing trains adds a touch of the absurd to the episode.
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