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SHOW #258 – This episode is dedicated to the memory of Jason Leffler. Guest: Jeb Burton – We recap racing from Pocono, Jimmie Johnson dominates, Danica Patrick is #1 in 1 survey, not in another, plus we preview Michigan. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie (make sure you listen to every last drop)

(47:51 mins)

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Hosts: Kerry Murphey & Toby Christie

Executive Producer: Kerry Murphey

Music: Russell Nash Radium Sound

Voice Over: Thomas Moog

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Kasey Kahne @kaseykahne
Jason & I flew together this past weekend to Pocono. We talked sprint cars, cup cars and Charlie Dean. He loved racing & he loved his son!

Bobby Labonte @Bobby_Labonte
Lost a good guy tonight in Jason Leffler. Prayers with your family! .

Landon Cassill said: “Had a great talk with him just the other day. We reminded each other why we love racing and do what we do. He was family.’’

Kyle Larson said: “Such sad news tonight. Leffler was a great person and even better dad. I am glad I got to know him. Rest in peace.’’

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Jason Leffler and Kerry Murphey
Jason Leffler and Kerry Murphey

Excerpt from nascar.com

The NASCAR community was left stunned Wednesday night by the news that driver Jason Leffler had been killed in an accident during a sprint-car race in New Jersey.

Leffler, 37, died in a crash at Bridgeport Speedway, a five-eighths mile high-banked dirt track in Swedesboro, N.J. He was pronounced dead shortly after 9 p.m. Eastern time, according to the Associated Press.

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I’ve interviewed Jason many times in all my years of covering this sport, and it was like sitting down and talking with a friend.  His passion for racing came through in every interview, he will be missed. -Kerry

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kyle-busch-darlington-victory-lane-nasacr-nationwide-series-darlington-2013What drivers do you think get the most airtime on TV coverage? Danica Patrick? Jimmie Johnson?

According to a new study, Kyle Busch had the most TV mentions (2,159) and interview time (15 minutes, 51 seconds) during the first 12 Sprint Cup races of the season.
The top five in mentions were Busch, Matt Kenseth, Jimmie Johnson, Kasey Kahne and Joey Logano.

The top five in interview time were Busch, Clint Bowyer, Carl Edwards, Kenseth, Kahne.
As for Danica, she ranked 17th in mentions, and 7th for interview time, so it’s not the All Danica, All The time Show on Sundays.

Grab the full list: http://www.joycejulius.com/PressReleases/top_drivers_2013.htm