Under The Hood

In this one-of-a-kind series, Michael talks with five established designers in the NASCAR community, and how aspiring designers should price their work, as well as skills that can help further a young designer's career.  ___________________________________________________________________________  

Creative Media Director at Truex Management Group, Emily Butler sits down with Michael about her role in NASCAR, where her love for design began, innovation in the field, and takes questions from the NASCAR Design Community. 

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In a one-of-a-kind series, Michael sits down with four established designers in NASCAR about the evolution of paint schemes, the process and regulations behind creating them, the sponsor deal that changed everything, and debating about the wonderful world of design. 

In this episode, we dive into the history of paint schemes, and the evolution the designs have seen over the years. Plus, the roundtable debates on which scheme was more iconic - Jeff Gordon's Rainbow 24 or Dale Earnhardt's Black #3. 

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Michael jumps down to the grassroots of racing to talk wit the face of the CARS Tour. From her racing career, moving to the Carolinas, to the conversation that changed her entire career path - this is the story of Jacklyn Drake. 

Michael talks with MRN reporter, and voice of the eNASCAR Heat Pro League, Hannah Newhouse on her rise into NASCAR broadcasting, her viral Bristol moments, and the love for dogs, including her very own Janet. 

Michael talks with MRN announcer and NBC reporter Dillon Welch about his journey into NASCAR - from racing at a young age, discovering his love for sports production, and following in the foot steps of his father Vince into NASCAR Broadcasting. 

With virtual racing becoming the popular fix for NASCAR fans and drivers, Michael talks with one of the most subscribed members of the NASCAR YouTube community on his rise in popularity, taking his brand to the track, and collaborating with members of the community. 

As drivers sit eagerly to get back racing, Michael talks with NASCAR Next Alum, and XFINITY Series rookie Ryan Vargas on his journey through the ranks, his battle with craniosynostosis, moving his entire life to chase a dream, and helping to create the eNASCAR Truck Series Night in America. 

Michael goes Under The Hood with one of NASCAR's most popular Graphic Designers. 

Harris Lue (aka LueCreative) has been a NASCAR Graphic Designer for the past few seasons - and this episode tells the story from the family farm, to his journey to Texas, meeting his idol Sam Bass, and the state of NASCAR eSports.