She's back! Davey's better half. Robin, joins him fresh off her first in-person experience at a NASCAR race at Martinsville Speedway (6:10). She discusses her major takeaways from the weekend, the importance of scanners and how they enhanced her experience, a highly-awaited review of the Martinsville hot dog, how fan access differs at NASCAR events compared to other stick and ball sports, her thoughts on Ty Gibbs' move on Brandon Jones, Ross Chastain's "Hail Melon" and more.

Plus, the two give their Championship 4 picks for Phoenix, Davey dives into Gibbs and Chastain's moves further, explains why the former needs to clean up his act and the latter was so impactful across sports and culture, Papa Segal pays homage to a pioneer.

Episode 168: Racin' With Robin (Part 2)

The checkered flag has flown on the 2022 NASCAR season, and Papa Segal joins Davey to discuss Championship Weekend from Phoenix that saw Zane Smith, Ty Gibbs and Joey Logano secure their respective series titles. The duo discusses each race and champion, whether the title deciding event should rotate each year moving forward, where Logano stacks up in terms of the current crop of Cup drivers, Coy Gibbs' sudden and tragic passing, Ty Gibbs' maturation process, the Next Gen car's debut this season, safety as an evolution in motorsports and more. Plus, a ~nice~ homage to the No. 69 to send you info the off-season and Mama Segal makes a cameo.

Episode 169: Championship 4 Review with Papa Segal

Harrison Burton joins Davey Segal (5:20) to discuss his rookie season in the Cup Series with the Wood Brothers and all the ups and down that came with it. He discusses the steep jump from the Xfinity to Cup, gelling with his crew chief Brian Wilson, dealing with a myriad of adjustments, how much of an alliance WBR really has with Team Penske, what Harrison has learned about himself in this trying season and more.

Plus, Papa Segal pays homage to one of his heroes and Davey discusses a couple big Silly Season moves ahead of 2023.

Episode 170: Harrison Burton

Sage Karam joins Davey Segal (5:55) on the heels of announcing his 2023 plans in the Xfinity Series with Alpha Prime Racing. The two go back to discuss growing up Nazareth, PA in and around racing, how the famed Andretti family was instrumental in his racing career, moving his way up through the open-wheel ranks before eventually changing course to NASCAR. He explains what it was like to adjust on the fly to racing a stock car, what it felt like the first time and how he attached Bristol of all places for one of his first starts.

Karam also dives into conquering his demons at Pocono Raceway, why he felt the need to ride his bicycle around The Tricky Triangle before the Xfinity Series race this past year, what it felt like to drive through Turn 1 at speed and how he got through the preceding 7 years. He also explains why a moment at the Indianapolis 500 parade with Justin Wilson's children was huge in his healing process, discusses why wrestling is so instrumental to his life personally and professionally and outlines his goals and expectations for 2023.

Plus, Papa Segal pays homage to The Gentle Giant, Davey discusses some Silly Season moves so far this off-season and more.

Episode 171: Sage Karam

The pod is back in 2023 and Davey Segal kicks things off with Spire Motorsports crew chief Kevin Bellicourt (7:30). The two discuss what he's been up to throughout the off-season, how he's gelling with new driver Ty Dillon, what it was like to crew chief for several drivers over the course of last season, the adjustment of doing so for one driver this season and why he opted to fly across the country to get to know his new driver a little better.

He discusses the confidence Dillon carries and why that carries legitimate weight on the track, the progression Spire Motorsports has shown in their short time as a Cup Series organization and what the future for the team looks like. Plus, Bellicourt details his Daytona roots, what drew him to motorsports, his progression and involvement with multiple different teams and drivers on his way up and provides a preview of the Busch Light Clash at the LA Memorial Coliseum this weekend.

While it's a new year, Papa Segal returns for his first wayback segment of 2023, paying homage to the No. 72 and Davey previews the second annual Clash in LA to unofficially kick off the 75th NASCAR season.

Episode 172: Kevin Bellicourt

Ahead of his rookie Craftsman Truck Series season, GMS Racing's Daniel Dye joins Davey Segal (6:10) to discuss how he's been preparing throughout the off-season for his first year as a full-time NCTS driver. The two discuss Legacy Motor Club's transformation, Jimmie Johnson being a presence in the building, leaning on teammates Rajah Caruth and Grant Enfinger and how his 2022 ARCA Menards Series season ended.

Plus, they discuss his time racing for Ben Kennedy on the late model side, how instrumental his dad has been in his racing career, realistic expectations for this season, what it'd mean to win at his home track of Daytona and what the deal is with his hairdo.

Davey also recaps The Clash at The Coliseum, Martin Truex Jr.'s win after 38 winless weeks last year, the future of the exhibition event, why this version of the event was much more caution filled and Papa Segal pays homage to the No. 73.

Episode 173: Daniel Dye

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

Mardy Lindley may be new to JR Motorsports as a crew chief in the Xfinity Series, but he's no stranger to success in the sport. The shot caller joins joins Davey Segal (8:00) to discuss his relationship with Sam Mayer, how far back they go, why they work so well together and what realistic expectations are for the pair this season at JRM. They also dive into seeing his car upside down at Daytona, the reunion between the two for 2023 and more.

Lindley also talks about his driving career, why he opted to go the crew chief route despite success behind the wheel, his first jobs in the sport at Roush Fenway and HScott, winning a championship with Dylan Kwasnewski, working with young drivers and his time at Kyle Busch Motorsports. Plus, he shares some memories of his late father and longtime then-Busch Series competitor Butch, a story of how (and why) he worked for Dale Earnhardt in 1992 and whether he has aspirations to crew chief at the NASCAR Cup Series level.

Davey recaps the final race at the 2-mile Auto Club Speedway and Kyle Busch's return to Victory Lane. He also dives into why the elimination of this track was inevitable, the future of the venue and previews Las Vegas this weekend. Papa Segal (with some help from Mama Segal) also look back on the founder of NASCAR while paying homage to the No. 75.

Episode 175: Mardy Lindley

Another week, another JR Motorsports crew chief on the show. Taylor Moyer joins Davey Segal (8:15) to discuss the season to date with his driver Josh Berry, what it's been like working with one driver the last two seasons compared to nine (!) he worked with in 2021, how that helped him become a better crew chief and what it was like when Dale Earnhardt Jr. A.K.A. "Bossman" sat behind the wheel for Taylor.

Moyer discusses his roots in the Northeast and the racing culture in Vermont growing up, why he opted to head south to pursue a career in racing, attending UNCC, working throughout college, getting hooked up with Hendrick Motorsports at his grandparents 50th wedding anniversary party, working his way up from the developmental pit crew to the chassis shop, getting the call (and almost missing it) from Rick Hendrick asking to become a crew chief at JR Motorsports and more.

Plus, the hilarious story of when he thought Sam Mayer was peeing in his ear (yes, really), learning from Chad Knaus and Steve Letarte and how he tailors his leadership style, realistic expectations for this year with Josh and why wins aren't the No. 1 goal for him as a shot caller in 2023.

Davey also reviews William Byron's win at Las Vegas, looks ahead to Phoenix, the debut of the new package and Papa Segal pays homage to a NASCAR Hall of Famer.

Episode 176: Taylor Moyer

Kyle Rickey of MRN and Stafford Speedway joins Davey Segal (7:00) to discuss his career in radio, motorsports and how the two have converged going on the better part of two plus decades. He recalls the day he was legally allowed to work at a radio station (his birthday), why he was infatuated with radio from a young age, how monster trucks sparked his interest in motorsports and growing up in the Northeast with a unique racing culture surrounding him.

He also dives into how he got hooked up with the Motor Racing Network, his audition at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, duties he currently holds and has held over the years, his first Daytona 500 and Rolex 24 broadcasts and more. Plus, his Disney obsession, insane rolodex of selfies and what's left on his professional motorsports bucket list.

Davey also touches on William Byron's second consecutive victory at Phoenix, previews Atlanta and Papa Segal pays homage to the Buckeye Bullet.

Episode 177: Kyle Rickey

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