Victory Lane

Winner winner Brickyard dinner! Front Row Motorsports crew chief Travis Peterson joins Davey Segal this week to revel in and discuss the No. 34 teams triumphant and dominant Indianapolis Road Course win (5:55). Peterson explains the satisfaction of dominating the race instead of lucking into a win, the nerves he had before and during the race, how small FRM is comparably to some other large teams he's worked with and where/how Michael McDowell stacks up on the long list of drivers and Hall of Famers he's worked with.

Peterson explains the lunch conversation that started it all and why McDowell liked one of his answers to a question, proving himself, doing more with less at Front Row, why the win wasn't a huge surprise, outlook for the playoffs, Watkins Glen this upcoming weekend and more.

Davey also discusses the Verizon 200 more in depth, including the length and time of the race, International drivers' performances and the fierce bubble battle with two races to go before the postseason. He also looks ahead to The Glen and Papa Segal pays homage to a NASCAR Hall of Famer and the No. 97.

NASCAR's favorite "Gaucho" Miguel Paludo joins Davey Segal ahead of his third and final start this season for JR Motorsports on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course (6:40). Paludo dives into the performance of his first two races this season, the struggle of getting into a rhythm while running a partial schedule and comparisons of the Xfinity car to his Porsche Carrera GT3 Cup car he races overseas.

Paludo also dives into why and how he got involved in GT3 racing, the Brazilian racing culture, the influence the great Ayrton Senna had on him and the nation, why he opted to move to the United States to pursue NASCAR full-time, his time with Red Horse Racing and Turner Scott Motorsports in the Truck Series and why adapting to NASCAR was so difficult (and long).

Plus, does he have any interest in running the Next Gen car? What does he make of all the international drivers flocking to NASCAR? Why does he still travel overseas multiple times per month? The answers to those questions and more are in this all-encompassing conversation.

Davey also recaps Chris Buescher and RFK Racing's second straight win, the star-studded field and international flare headed to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course and Papa Segal pays homage to the No. 96 with some nifty NASCAR trivia.

Christian Eckes is no stranger to the playoffs, but giving McAnally-Hilgemann Racing their first ever postseason berth is something to be proud of. Eckes joins Davey Segal this week (7:00) to discuss his mindset ahead of the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series playoffs, his two wins this season at Atlanta and Darlington, the ups and downs of his career to get to this point, rebounding after leaving Kyle Busch Motorsports and how the deal to get hooked up with Bill McAnally came together.

Eckes also dives into his newfound leadership role at the team, working with crew chief Charles Denike and teammate Jake Garcia, what it's like and what it's going to be like racing good friend Zane Smith for a championship, winning the Snowball Derby as a young teenager and the wild story of why he missed a race during his ARCA championship season.

Plus, his timeline for moving up the national series ranks, his physical fitness regimen, a preview of the first round of the playoffs, whether consistency or winning will get you from round to round and more.

Davey also briefly recaps Chris Buescher's win at Richmond, previews Michigan and Papa Segal finally relents to pay homage to "Jaws."

Scott Zipadelli, 2018 Truck Series champion and current TRICON Garage crew chief for Corey Heim, joins Davey Segal this week (6:45) ahead of the NCTS regular season finale and subsequent push for the playoffs. They discuss what sets Heim apart from the countless other drivers Zipadelli has worked with in the past, the adjustment of working with a significantly younger driver, the pressure that comes with performing at such a high level every single week and if he likes entering the postseason as one of the favorites for the championship.

Zipadelli also details his first time crew chiefing in NASCAR's national series for Ward Burton in 2000 at Darlington, making the move from Connecticut to North Carolina, why his career as a driver didn't pan out, working with Mike "Magic Shoes" McLaughlin, the countless drivers he's crew chiefed for in the past and who stands out most to him.

He also discusses the triumph of winning the 2018 Truck Series championship with Brett Moffitt and Hattori Racing Enterprises, the fun times they shared together, why he wore a SpongeBob firesuit with Ben Kennedy, his most memorable victories, if people ever confuse him with brother Greg, his favorite tattoo and realistic expectations for the playoffs with Heim and the No. 11 TRICON team.

Davey also recaps a hectic Pocono weekend, previews a hot trip to Richmond and Papa Segal pays homage to a legendary woman and the No. 94.

AJ Allmendinger stops by to chat with Davey Segal (6:20) with six races remaining in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season. The Dinger shares how he's feeling ahead of the final push for the postseason, how he'll approach the remaining races, if what those around him in the standings do impact what he does on track, why he's not just looking at the road courses for big gains or victories and if he can point his way in.

He also dives into his relationship with crew chief Matt Swiderski, why Chris Rice and Matt Kaulig "saved (him)" and helped revitalize his racing career, preparations for impending fatherhood, his improving golf game, pickleball, provides a Pocono Raceway preview and more.

Davey also reviews Martin Truex Jr.'s latest butt-whooping at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, discusses Justin Haley's move to Rick Ware Racing for 2023, Shane van Gisbergen's return to IMS next month, previews Pocono and more. Plus, Papa Segal pays homage to the No. 93 with some two-wheeled trivia.

One of the most interesting women in motorsports, Kim Coon joins Davey Segal this week (10:15) to discuss her career in motorsports and life off the racetrack spanning over a decade. They dive into her background in sports broadcasting, attending college at Miami and grad school at Alabama, her first exposure to NASCAR and how she wound up becoming Miss Sprint Cup in the 2010s.

She explains the rigorous interview process for MSC, why it was such a fun and unique job, the roles and responsibilities that came along with it, relationships she cultivated while in the position, memorable Victory Lanes and more.

Plus, she touches on joining MRN Radio after her time as MSC ended, the nerves that came along with that, her work with NASCAR Digital, how her preparation differs from job to job, joining The U's dance team as an undergrad, time as a Carolina Panthers cheerleader, passion for art, being a dog mom to Jude, an update on Glass Case of Emotion and if there's anything else on her professional bucket list down the road.

Davey recap the scintillating action from Atlanta, previews New Hampshire and Papa (and Mama) Segal pay homage to the No. 92.

Sports car ace and NASCAR moonlighter Andy Lally joins Davey Segal (6:15) ahead of the inaugural Chicago Street Course race to preview the first-of-its-kind race and event. Having prior street course experience, Lally dishes on whether or not he has an advantage for the weekend, shares his thoughts on NASCAR broadening their horizons lately, how the deal to run limited Cup races for Rick Ware Racing in 2023 came about in the DM’s with Marcus Lemonis and adjusting to the Next Gen car with little to no practice time.

Lally also reminisces on his 2011 Sprint Cup Rookie of the Year campaign, first career start at his home track of Watkins Glen back in 2009, running in the rain (and battling for the lead) last year in Portland, balancing a full IMSA schedule with his other motorsports ventures, time in the FOX booth and doing other media work and more.

Plus, how and why he became a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu, his reasons behind going vegan, being a championship street luge racer and why he only has one Rolex watch from his countless IMSA victories at Daytona.

Papa Segal pays homage to “The Iceman” (no, not Terry) and the No. 91, Davey reviews Ross Chastain’s statement win at Nashville and previews the Chicago Street Race.

Rookie crew chief Ryan Bergenty joins Davey Segal this week (6:10) to discuss his inaugural foray into full-time crew chiefing in the Cup Series. Coming off the first and only off weekend of the year, Bergenty explains what lies ahead for the No. 38 team at Front Row, how his adjustment to being the shot caller of an entire team has been, his comfort level, leaning on teammates like Travis Peterson and Chris Lawson and how him landing the position actually wound up starting as a joke between he and General Manager Jerry Freeze.

Bergenty also explains why he famously (literally) cut down the walls int he shop, what “Lion Mode” means to him, his racing background beginning in the Northeast that saw stops at Chip Ganassi Racing and Furniture Row Racing, among others, the tricky situation of Todd Gilliland and Zane Smith sharing the No. 38 ride this season and more, including a preview of Nashville Superspeedway this weekend.

Papa Segal pays homage to the No. 90 and Davey briefly previews NASCAR’s trip to the Music City.

ARCA Menards Series competitor and Team Hornaday Development driver Landen Lewis joins Davey Segal this week (6:15) to discuss his short yet prosperous professional career behind the wheel. Lewis explains how he got hooked up with Hall of Fame Ron Hornaday Jr. at a young age, the pressure associated with being a fourth-generation racer and growing up at the racetrack.

He also dives into his legends car success, winning the trifecta last season, how difficult it is to transition between pavement, dirt and road courses, how different it is coaching/watching compared to driving, his recent ARCA West win at Portland International Raceway, time driving for Bill McAnally and why it felt like a full circle moment and objectives for the remainder of this season. Plus, why he likes singing, how Hornaday is as a landlord and more.

Davey also recaps Sonoma and Papa Segal pays homage to the No. 89.

Josh Williams (the spotter, not the driver) joins Davey Segal this week for a discussion surrounding all things atop the spotters stand (7:25). Williams discusses the tangible momentum he and Ryan Blaney felt coming off their Coca-Cola 600 win snapping a long winless streak, what it meant to win a championship last season with Zane Smith, how the job of spotting has evolved over the years and how/if he does his job differently driver to driver and series to series.

A self-described "washed up golfer," Williams explains his history on the links and why the game holds such an importance and impact on his life and career. He also dives into his unique relationship with the late Dale Earnhardt, what his father did for "The Intimidator," the hilarious story of how and why he pissed Big E off and more.

Plus, the story behind how he started stop the spotters stand with Scott Speed, when Ryan Blaney came into the picture, how much of a sneaker-head he really is, why Denny Hamlin won't let him in his holf league, how good Blaney is at golf, why dating someone in the motorsports industry helps his unique lifestyle, what else is on his spotting bucket list and how close he came to spotting the Indianapolis 500.

Davey also recaps Kyle Busch's third win of 2023 at Gateway, previews Sonoma this weekend and Papa Sega; pays homage to the No. 88.