In the second installment of our interview with Tony Liberati, Rambo remembers his time with Michael Waltrip and Bahari Racing, moving over to Roush Racing with … first … Wally Dallenbach and then Jeff Burton in a second go-around with the team.

He also discusses helping save Kyle Petty’s keister, his profound respect for Buddy Parrott and going to a Winston Cup victory lane for the first time with Buddy, Jeff and Kim Burton.

Then, it’s time for a gamble. He’s approached to join forces with new Busch Series team owners Stan and Randy Herzog, who are planning to bring this kid by the name of Jimmie Johnson into the NASCAR fold.

We then dive into the April 30, 1992 issue of Winston Cup Scene.

Several competitors have trouble with their rear ends at Martinsville, while Geoff Bodine and Rambo give Kyle Petty a helping hand after a fiery crash. After all that, Mark Martin wins his first race of the 1992 Winston Cup season.

Deb Williams digs into the issue of insurance in NASCAR … The King becomes a doctor … and Gary McCredie misspells the name of one of the biggest names in the history of entertainment.

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We return this week with a vengeance! Enjoy the first of what will be a three-part series with Tony "Rambo" Liberati.

Rambo began his NASCAR career on a whim while still serving in the United States Marine Corps and he's been involved in the sport in one way or another ever since.

We then dig into the April 16, 1987 issue of Grand National Scene.

Dale Earnhardt wins at Bristol, but not before he has to come back from a flat tire AND a run-in with Sterling Marlin. Richard Petty finishes second, while Harry Gant gets help from the grand ol’ master, Herb Nab on the way to the pole and a top-10 finish that weekend.

There’s a fantastic feature on Judy Parrott, Buddy’s wife, and Jack Ingram feels the heat from the long arm of the law.

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What better way to celebrate Christmas than to tag along with Morgan Shepherd on his annual charity trip to the PARC Workshop in Stuart, Virginia.

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Neil Thompson, author of Driving With the Devil, joins us for an incredible deep dive into the untold stories of NASCAR's earliest days. Discover how moonshiners like Raymond Parks, Red Byron, and others laid the foundation for the sport we know today. Neil shares the lengths he went to earn trust, uncover forgotten legends, and capture the gritty origins of stock car racing. From thrilling tales of moonshine runs to the first NASCAR teams, this episode is packed with fascinating history and unforgettable characters.

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Enjoy this compilation of the best moments from The Scene Vault Podcast in 2024!

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We talked last week about some thefts that took place in the Atlanta garage and this week in the third and final installment of our interview with Ken Ragan, it gets even more serious with credit card after credit card getting boosted from team members. This time around, we get a high-stakes foot chase and … well … let’s just say some good ol’ fashioned frontier justice.

 Ken also remembers getting out of the sport, a near-miss ARCA win at Atlanta and helping his son David get started in the sport.

When then tackle the August 2, 1984 issue of Grand National Scene.

Barney Hall calls the shot before Dale Earnhardt "strokes" his way to a victory at Talladega. It turns out to be a bad day for Trevor Boys and James Hylton, while things had BEEN stormy for Robert Yates building engines for Richard Petty and Mike Curb.

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After a chat with NASCAR Mavericks authors Herb Branham and Holly Cain, Ken Ragan talks about coming back from serious injury and then reconsidering his place in the sport after ANOTHER devastating crash.

 Ken then discusses his relationship with Tim Richmond, who was slated to drive Ken’s car in the 1988 edition of the Busch Clash.

We then dig into the May 15, 1985 issue of Grand National Scene.

It’s a superspeedway in 1985 … who do you THINK won that week’s Winston Cup event? If you’re thinking Bill Elliott, you would be absolutely correct … but he DID have to overcome a handful of problems before the halfway point in order to set sail in the FINAL couple hundred miles.

Also, fallout continues from "Fuelgate" the month before at Pocono.

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This episode of Moonshine and Motorsports features Dan Elliott sharing captivating stories about his family’s legacy and the rich history of Dawsonville, Georgia. Dan reflects on growing up in a small town with deep ties to moonshining and motorsports, recounting how his father’s passion for racing influenced the Elliott family’s career. He vividly describes the mischievous adventures of his youth and the strong community spirit that supported their early racing endeavors. Dan also shares personal anecdotes about his father’s determination, the sacrifices involved in racing, and the pride he takes in preserving his family heritage. The episode is a heartfelt tribute to the intertwining of small-town life, family bonds, and the love of racing.

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This week, we turn the mic over to Ken Ragan and he proceeds to regale us with one racing story right after another.

Family that goes A LONG way back in the sport.

A promise to his future wife.

Making an offer on an old Bobby Allison race car.

How his brother decided that they should go Winston Cup racing.

It's all here, and more.

Let's go ahead and put this out there ... Ken's Georgian accent is one of the best you've EVER encountered here on The Scene Vault Podcast.

 We then dive into the March 31, 1983 issue of Grand National Scene.

Although he had to wait a week, Cale Yarborough wound up in victory lane at Atlanta after grabbing the lead on the final restart and cruising the rest of the way to the checkered flag.

Ken Ragan makes the first start of his Winston Cup career, but finds himself in the middle of a late-race, multicar accident.  

There’s a reward out for the capture of a thief who struck in the garage area, while a couple of guys go full on redneck in the campground.

We also say goodbye to another member of the Winston Cup Scene and Illustrated family.

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We honor the memory of NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison in this very special tribute episode.

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