Ahead of his CRAFTSMAN Truck Series debut this weekend at Martinsville Speedway, reigning SMART Modified Tour champion Luke Baldwin joins Davey Segal (6:49) to discuss his excitement ahead of The Paperclip and why ThorSport Racing was the right team for his first foray into NASCAR's national series.

Baldwin also explains how his preparation has been for a vehicle he's never raced before, what he and the No. 66 team are hoping to accomplish in their limited practice time and why Kansas and North Wilkesboro were the other races chosen for 2025. He also dives into his rapid ascension up the ranks, winning the SMART Modified Tour title last season as a rookie and how he even surprised himself a bit.

Plus, how his father Tommy Baldwin Jr. has helped and influenced him along the way, convincing his mom to let him race, how busy his 2025 racing schedule is, pulling triple duty this weekend, how the Northeast racing culture has shaped him thus far, what his realistic expectations are for this weekend and more.

Davey also recaps Kyle Larson's near weekend sweep from Homestead-Miami Speedway, looks ahead to The Paperclip and Papa Segal pays homage to Red Byron.

Episode 265: Luke Baldwin

19-year-old phenom and current Hendrick Motorsports driver Corey Day joins Davey Segal (8:55) to discuss his transition from dirt to asphalt and adjustment to stock cars. They also discuss how he's preparing for Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend, going back somewhere for a second time, how the Truck and Xfinity car differ, leaning on crew chiefs Brian Pattie and Adam Wall for advice and the clear distinction that's been made of him being a HMS driver - NOT a development driver.

Day also dives into how Jeff Gordon recruited him to Hendrick and the funny story that resulted in Gordon having to prove it was actually him on the other end of their text conversation, how he's keeping his new busy schedule straight, why live pit stops and racing as a profession have been extra difficult to adjust to and his beginnings on two wheels and transition to dirt in California.

Plus, how he deals with being heralded as a "generational talent" and "phenom" of sorts, why he loves the haters writing him off, how it feels to have the support and belief from Kyle Larson, Gordon and other racing legends, what his goals are for the rest of this year and more, including why he's such a Taco Bell lover.

Papa Segal also pays homage to the late Eddie Jordan and Davey recaps Darlington while looking ahead to Bristol.

Episode 267: Corey Day

The Freaks return with a Texas-sized show, breaking down NASCAR's latest race in the Lone Star State. Kenny checks in from Fort Worth with race-winning driver Joey Logano, as well as crew chief Paul Wolfe following their epic performance at the 1.5-mile track, with super-sub Kyle Larson also dropping by after laying a beat-down on the Xfinity Series field. The fun continues with Ricky Stenhouse Jr., NHRA Top Fuel points leader Shawn Langdon and Kevin Harvick ahead of his induction into the Texas Motorsports Hall of Fame.

SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 05/04/25

Super-sub Kyle Larson caught up with Kenny at Texas Motor Speedway, following his fill-in win driving the No. 88 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The 2021 champion also got into his busy schedule at the Lone Star State, which included racing twice in his and Brad Sweet's High Limit Racing Series. 

Kyle Larson's Long and Successful Weekend at Texas

The Freaks return with a brand-new show, recapping a wildly dominating weekend in motorsports between NASCAR and IndyCar. With Kyle Larson and Alex Palou showing out in their respective series, the crew debates who is the modern-day motorsports G.O.A.T. Indianapolis Grand Prix winner and three-time champ Palou checked in with Crash and Kenny ahead of his fourth win this season at the Indianapolis Grand Prix, as well as Team Penske's Josef Newgarden  and "NASCAR: Full Speed" star Harrison Burton. 

SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 05/11/25

Richard Childress Racing Crew Chief Randall Burnett joins Davey Segal this week (5:40) to discuss how the 2025 season has been thus far, working with Kyle Busch, what he's learned from the two-time Cup Series champion and what the public misunderstands about Rowdy. They also discuss the one year anniversary of the infamous fight at North Wilkesboro Speedway (and Davey's assist in helping Kyle), his journey to Cup Series shot caller from the St. Louis area and how/why he opted to forgo his driving career to pursue an engineering degree at UNC Charlotte.

Burnett also explains what it's like working for Hall of Famer Richard Childress, what it's like when he comes on the radio unprovoked, working with Kyle Larson in his rookie season at Chip Ganassi Racing, almost sweeping the crowned jewels in 2010 with Jamie McMurray, his son racing at Millbridge Speedway, Burnett's Mario Kart skills and more.

Plus, Davey recaps Kansas, looks ahead to the All-Star Race and Papa Segal pays homage to Johnny Mantz.

Episode 271: Randall Burnett

Veteran Crew Chief Mike Kelley joins Davey Segal (5:40) for a reflective and emotional trip down memory lane and deep dive behind Hyak Motorsports with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Kelley explains how the team is punching above their weight right now in the NASCAR Cup Series, how they operate with no technical alliances in todays day and age and why he and Stenhouse have so much trust in one another.

Kelley also recalls his early beginnings in motorsports, including some funny stories when he started working for Ernie Irvan (not as a driver, as he initially thought) and emotional ones while working as Michael Waltrip’s car chief at Dale Earnhardt Inc. Kelley opens up about why the 2001 Daytona 500 is still emotional for him, the relationship he had with Dale Earnhardt and how the team and sport moved forward following his passing.

He also dives into winning the 2004 Cup championship with Kurt Busch at Roush, why earning that title meant so much to him, getting hooked up with Stenhouse Jr. as a young, baby-faced kid, winning back-to-back Xfinity Series championships and more, including his leadership style, why he takes pride in teaching the younger generation, his work with Lake Norman Humane and more.

Plus, Davey discusses Christopher Bell’s All-Star win, looks ahead to the Coca-Cola 600, Kyle Larson’s double attempt and Papa Segal pays homage to 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Ray Hendrick.

Episode 272: Mike Kelley

Let's. FREAKin'. Go! The crew could not be more fired up, hot off what was arguably one of the best NASCAR Cup Series championship races in the sport's history! Kenny, Crash and Cole provide their raw reactions from Kyle Larson's triumph in becoming a two-time champion, as well as the agonizing defeat to go along with a dominant day by Denny Hamlin at Phoenix. Hear from the Championship 4 drivers post-race, Lucas Oil legend Jesse Love - who rode SpeedFreaks mojo into becoming a NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion - as well as last year's champ Joey Logano on the state of the playoff format and more. It's a can't miss, jam-packed, championship edition of The Freaks!

SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 11/02/25

NASCAR may be done for, but The Freaks are still going strong! While most other motorsports outlets choose to go into offseason hibernation, SpeedFreaks keeps the fun rolling by recapping the fallout from championship weekend, sharing exclusive content from IndyCar's test at Phoenix Raceway and way-too-early 2026 title predictions. It's a star-studded show with appearances from 2025 champions Kyle Larson and Corey Heim, title contenders Chase Briscoe and Connor Zilisch, as well as 1-on-1's with Alexander Rossi and Scott Dixon! Let's Freakin' Go!

SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 11/09/25

Kenny and Crash caught up with now two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Larson just one day removed from his shocking series finale triumph. The driver for Hendrick Motorsports shares his lingering state of disbelief in how he became a two-time champion and gives his perspective in what went into his shocking defeat of Denny Hamlin.

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