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Racing Legends: Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Written by Toby Christie

He’s a 15-time most popular driver in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, and he was the face of the sport through the last two decades.
Despite having the weight of the world thrown onto his shoulders after a tragic finish to the 2001 Daytona 500, this driver went on to record 50 NASCAR National Series wins through from 1998 to 2017.

He was fast on the track, but Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s legacy is more than just his race results. His popularity was a combination of his famous last name, a clean driving style, a humble personality and philanthropy.

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SHOW #503 – Guest: Daytona 500 Pole Sitter Alex Bowman, we recap the The Clash, Daytona 500 Qualifying, a special appearance from DW’s grey hair, Toby and Kerry time travel (apparently) plus we get you all set up for the Daytona 500, in our own unique way. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie

(Roughly 48:00 mins)

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Racing Legends: The First Daytona 500

Written by Toby Christie

It’s the biggest race of them all. The Great American Race. The Daytona 500. Winning this one race does more than simply add a trophy to the mantle. A win in this race validates all the blood sweat and tears shed on the path to the top level of NASCAR.

It may be the biggest race of the season, but it’s also one of the wildest. Packs of three and four wide at over 200-miles-per-hour is common place, and seemingly just as common is the dreaded big one. A horrifying crash that can wipe out 10-15-20 or more cars in one fell swoop.

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SHOW #502 – We get you all set for the first real on-track action from Daytona this weekend. The Clash, and Daytona 500 Qualifying. Driver spotlights include Kyle Larson, William Byron, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. New crash damage rules, the always exciting stages are set for 2018, and more. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie

(Roughly 48:00 mins)

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SHOW #501 – Guest: Jeffrey Earnhardt’s Beard – We kinda recap the Rolex 24, review some of the 2018 Cup vinyl schemes, hear from both Kyle Busch and Ryan Blaney in the war of the ages, Las Vegas Testing including Brad Keselowski and Kurt Busch, Logano changes a tire, Kerry makes his own luck, and a ton of laughs. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.

(Roughly 48:00 mins)

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