Well, would you look at the time? TRICON Garage's Corey Heim joins Davey Segal (6:40) to discuss all that's shiny and new at the rebranded race team for the 2023 season. He dives into the timetable of leaving Kyle Busch Motorsports, how Toyota handled having one of their prospects not having a set destination, what it was like racing for Kyle Busch, the pressure that comes along with that and memories of his first win at his home track of Atlanta Motor Speedway.

He also touches on the validation his second win at Gateway carried, the TRD simulator, his background on short tracks, the CARS Tour, new tracks he's excited to get to and more.

Plus, Davey recaps the 65th annual Daytona 500 won by Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and what it means for JTG-Daugherty Racing, previews the final race on the 2-mile Auto Club Speedway and Papa Segal pays homage to the 1974 Winston Cup season.

Episode 174: Corey Heim

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.

Episode 194: Scott Zipadelli

2023 ARCA Menards Series East champion and Joe Gibbs Racing development driver William Sawalich joins Davey Segal (6:15) to discuss his wildly successful season to date, ending his ARCA season in Victory Lane at Toledo and how big of a change it's been to dip his toe into the Truck Series competition wise.

A first generation racer from Minnesota, Sawalich explains what sparked his interest in motorsports in the first place, the pride he takes in being a Minnesotan, how his schooling works while pursuing a career in racing and why he can't wait until he turns 18.

He also dishes on how he got hooked up with Toyota, JGR and TRICON Garage, his interesting nickname, the dynamic of his sister dating one of his future competitors, what it's like working with people significantly older than him, his 2024 (and 2025) plans in NASCAR's national series and more, including his outlook on some upcoming late model races to close out the calendar year.

Davey also discusses the Round of 12 finale at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL, why AJ Allmendinger's win was so emotional, previews the Round of 8 and Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Papa Segal pays homage to Ralph Earnhardt.

Episode 205: William Sawalich

Just a couple of Waffle House enthusiasts chopping it up this week on the pod. CARS Tour standout Brenden "Butterbean" Queen joins Davey Segal this week (6:15) ahead of his NASCAR National Series debut with TRICON Garage in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series at North Wilkesboro Speedway. He explains how he deal came together on the heels of some strong 2023 results, his reaction when Toyota called him to let him know, preparations for this weekend's race, his realistic expectations and if he feels pressure to perform and make the most of this opportunity.

Butterbean also explains the story behind his nickname and why it wound up sticking and his recognizable No. 03 video game font, why building his brand has been very intentional, how he learned about race craft, working on his own stuff, the influence from team owner and mentor Lee Pulliam, winning 3 track titles at Langley Speedway and the current high level of competition on the CARS Tour.

Plus, the reason for his mullet, finishing his degree at Old Dominion University his Waffle House order and much more.

Davey also discusses Brad Keselowski's Darlington won and why his career arc has potentially endeared him to some fans, why Chris Buescher had every right to be upset with Tyler Reddick and previews the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Papa Segal also pays homage to Chargin' Charlie as the Month of May rolls on.

Episode 226: Brenden "Butterbean" Queen

2018 Truck Series champion and Iowa native Brett Moffitt joins Davey Segal this week (5:45) ahead of his return to the Xfinity Series and return to Joe Gibbs Racing at his home track of Iowa Speedway. Moffitt explains the excitement surrounding the opportunity to race in competitive equipment at his home track, what it'll be like having friends and family in attendance, how the partial repave will level out the playing field on a track he's won at multiple times and what it's been like getting re-acclimated to JGR after more than a decade away.

Moffitt also dives into getting to know his crew chief for the weekend, Seth Chavka, his partial NCTS schedule with TRICON Garage and why his lack of rhythm has been hindering him during races thus far. He also reminisces on his 2018 championship with Hattori Racing Enterprises and Scott Zipadelli (and Davey shares a funny (and intimate?) story from that night), his time in the Cup Series and why it was a struggle, whether or not he'd like to get back there one day, working as a simulation driver for Hendrick Motorsports, how his time with AM Racing came to an end at the end of 2023 and more, including what it's like now being a father of two, his realistic expectations for Iowa this weekend and some must-dos for those visiting Newton for the first time.

Papa Segal also pays homage to the late Parnelli Jones while Davey recaps Kyle Larson's Sonoma victory and looks ahead to the Cup Series' first trip to the land of corn.

Episode 230: Brett Moffitt

Joe Gibbs Racing's newly named full-time Xfinity Series driver for 2025 Taylor Gray joins Davey Segal (3:10) this week to discuss how the deal came together and the cool story behind why the entry will be the No. 54 instead of the No. 19 involving his best friend Ty Gibbs.

Gray also details the differences between the Xfinity car and Truck vehicles, working with crew chief Tyler Allen next year and how that relationship has been so far in 2024, how important the driver/crew chief pairing is, pressure associated with running for the winningest team in series history, how he'd characterize his season to date, racing with his brother Tanner and more.

Davey also recaps the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL won by Kyle Larson and the headline news of Alex Bowman failing post-race inspection, being disqualified and Joey Logano being added back in to the Round of 8. Plus, a preview of Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Episode 248: Taylor Gray

Incoming NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender Gio Ruggiero joins Davey Segal this week (6:55) to discuss his impending foray into NASCAR's national series with TRICON Garage. He clears the air on his name and not being related to modified legend Reggie Ruggiero, discusses how he thinks the jump from ARCA to Trucks will be, his Winchester 400 win, growing up at Seekonk Speedway, the culture at TRICON and more, including how and why he went behind his moms back to start his racing career.

Episode 256: Gio Ruggiero

Toyota development driver Brent Crews joins Davey Segal (9:10) ahead of his second career CRAFTSMAN Truck Series start at Lime Rock Park for TRICON Garage. He explains how he prepares for his part-time starts, pulling double duty with the ARCA Menards Series, leaning on teammates and his past experience and why this weekend's event may be a good measuring stick at a first-time track for the series.

He also dives into how he got involved in racing and why soccer wasn't for him, growing up in Hickory around the racing scene and racing anything and everything, competing internationally in karting and winning all over the world, counting down the days until he can run on intermediates, the cool opportunity he has coming up in Chicago and more.

Plus, his guilty pleasure meal at Waffle House, his passion for fishing, why he wants his legacy to be in the GOAT conversation, how impactful Toyota has been in his career, what he's learned in each racing discipline along the way, whether he feels any pressure being one of the most highly touted prospects in the sport and more.

Davey also recaps Chase Briscoe's Pocono win, briefly touches on Mexico City, looks ahead to Lime Rock and Atlanta and Papa Segal pays homage to a legendary figure in Pocono history.

Episode 276: Brent Crews

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