| Date |
Title |
| 5/16/12 |
Garage Pass Car Owner Richard Childress on the Kurt Busch 50-thousand dollar fine stemming from that post-race incident at Darlington. Childress and former driver Ricky Rudd have been inducted into the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame, and Rudd explains why he does not return to the track. Injured at Talladega, Nationwide Series driver Eric McClure was asked if he’s thought about quitting. And, why Travis Pastrana finally got a haircut! |
| 5/16/12 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett's guests are Jim Utter of the Charlotte Observer, and Adam Alexander of Speed. |
| 5/15/12 |
Garage Pass Kurt Busch is fined big for that Darlington post-race incident. Matt Kenseth and Ryan Newman are at the end of their contract years, and their owners, Jack Roush and Tony Stewart want to re-sign them to new contracts. And, Rick Hendrick jokes that with the bad luck of Jeff Gordon, he may not want him around! |
| 5/14/12 |
Fast Talk Presented by Nationwide Insurance Guests include co-host Kyle Petty, A. J. Almendinger, and Miss Sprint Kim Coon. |
| 5/14/12 |
Garage Pass After winning at Darlington, Jimmie Johnson and Rick Hendrick talk about the 48-team getting Hendrick Motorsports its 200TH victory. A Ryan Newman crew guy goes after Kurt Busch for taking out his anger by peeling off of pit road too close to the 39-teams over-the-wall gang. Newman Crew Chief Tony Gibson is thankful nobody got hurt…and then Ryan throws Kurt under the bus. Plus, Kevin Harvick claims he never did anything to drive his Mom crazy! |
| 5/11/12 |
Garage Pass Darlington hypes the 2011 skirmish here between Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch, and one says it is stupid while the other does not mind. Danica Patrick says she did not mean to wreck Sam Hornish Jr. at Talladega. Regan Smith on winning Darlington a year ago. And, on this Mothers Day weekend, Carl Edwards talks about his Mom. |
| 5/10/12 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon has had his problems this season, but does not believe it has anything to do with bad luck. Danica Patrick says she is nervous about her first Sprint Cup Series race at Darlington. Ryan Newman has an interesting Darlington connection. And, Kyle Busch has a friendly rivalry with his car owner Joe Gibbs! |
| 5/9/12 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett's guests are Dustin Long of SI.com and USA Today, and Bob Pockrass of Sporting News. |
| 5/9/12 |
Garage Pass Danica Patrick will make history again this weekend at Darlington. Jeff Burton told us the Talladega restrictor plate rules made it hard for the Chevrolets to keep from overheating. Kasey Kahne likes that the annual awards banquet will remain in Las Vegas. And, Brad Keselowski purposely did not tell his crew chief about his planned last lap Talladega move! |
| 5/8/12 |
Garage Pass After Talladega, and his tongue dripping with sarcasm, Tony Stewart ripped into those who wanted to see big pack racing wrecks. We have an update on Nationwide Series driver Eric McClure who was involved in a vicious Saturday crash. Trevor Bayne on his top-10 Talladega finished. And, Brad Keselowski was happy his car owner Roger Penske approved of his Talladega winning move! |
| 5/7/12 |
Fast Talk Presented by Nationwide Insurance This week Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as co-host. Sprint Cup Points leader Greg Biffle, Arca winner Brandon McReynolds and Jeff Gluck from SBNation.com join us. |
| 5/7/12 |
Garage Pass At Talladega, Brad Keselowski had a plan that came together as Kyle Busch was left in his wake. Matt Kenseth says he made a critical error that cost him and Greg Biffle a shot to win. And, Jimmie Johnson just wants to horse around! |
| 5/4/12 |
Garage Pass Forgetting about Richmond, Carl Edwards is now focused on Talladega. Dale Earnhardt Jr. likes that the racing at Talladega will be similar to Daytona. Jimmie Johnson joked about the 48-cars C-posts. A number of teams skipped Talladega happy hour practice. And, Danica Patrick shows up in the Media Center with a big beaded necklace! |
| 5/3/12 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon sits 17th in points but says now is not the time to panic. Kyle Busch says we should see the same type racing at Talladega as Daytona. Martin Truex Jr. says his team is not a flash-in-the-pan. And, Kansas native Clint Bowyer on sporting Alabama colors this weekend! |
| 5/2/12 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett McMillan's guests were David Caravello of NASCAR.com, and Tom Jensen from Speed. |
| 5/2/12 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he does not need to drive any harder to break his long losing drought. Clint Bowyer says Carl Edwards did jump the restart at Richmond. Elliott Sadler says RCR was surprised when NASCAR confiscated their noses at Richmond. And, Matt Kenseth says the Edwards incident at Richmond did indeed come up at the Roush Monday morning meeting! |
| 5/1/12 |
Garage Pass Former driver Jeremy Mayfield drops the appeal of his lawsuit against NASCAR, and loses his home. Former Denny Hamlin crew chief Mike Ford is now leading the 43-team, and Hamlin still feels Ford is one of the best. Carl Edwards crew chief Bob Osborne on the Richmond misunderstanding. And, at Richmond, Kyle Busch thought better of trying to tell his brother Kurt how to drive! |
| 4/30/12 |
Fast Talk Presented by Nationwide Insurance Live from the Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Doug Rice is joined by Aric Almirola, Kenny Wallace, Kurt Busch, Kyle Busch, and Almirola crew chief Mike Ford. |
| 4/30/12 |
Garage Pass At Richmond, Tony Stewarts loss was Kyle Buschs gain as Busch wins his first race of the season. Carl Edwards is frustrated by what he still says was a wrong call. Kurt Busch gets an emotional Nationwide Series win for his brother. And, during the Postrace Press Conference, Joe Gibbs had just one question for Kyle! |
| 4/27/12 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch looks to make it four Richmond April wins in a row. Jimmie Johnson does not know how the new Bristol Raceway surface will affect the competition. Paul Menard crashes at RIR. Danica tests while Dale Earnhardt Jr. will soon celebrate. And, Kasey Kahne does not always get a wave from the fans! |
| 4/26/12 |
Garage Pass Before deciding what to do about the Bristol surface, Track Owner Bruton Smith says there was one group he did not consult. X-Games Star Travis Pastrana makes his Nationwide Series debut Friday night at Richmond. Speeds were way up at the Pocono tire test. And, what Ryan Newman found out at a photo shoot with Danica Patrick, you had better not try and pull her leg! |
| 4/25/12 |
Garage Pass Speedway Motorsports Chairman Bruton Smith moves to bring the old Bristol back. Jimmie Johnson is voted the Forbes Magazine most influential athlete for the straight year. Tire testing wraps up at Pocono. And, would Jeff Gordon allow his daughter Ella to become a race car driver? |
| 4/25/12 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett's guests are Ray Dunlap of Speed, and Joe Menzer of NASCAR.com. |
| 4/24/12 |
Garage Pass SMI Chairman Bruton Smith will announce changes to Bristol on Wednesday and Kevin Harvick is happy about it. Jamie McMurray talks about tire testing at Pocono. And, Dale Earnhardt Jr. knew early on Soccer was not his game! |
| 4/23/12 |
Fast Talk Presented by Nationwide Insurance This week Doug Rice welcomes Phil Parsons as co-host. Miss Sprint Cup Kim Coon join us in the studio and Kansas winner Denny Hamlin calls in... |
| 4/23/12 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. talk about their 1-2 finish at Kansas Speedway. As they begin the repaving process at Kansas, Dale Earnhardt Jr. says their notes will not be obsolete. And, Kansas native Clint Bowyer does not like the University of Alabama paint scheme he will be running at Talladega! |
| 4/20/12 |
Garage Pass At Kansas, Jimmie Johnson says the Hendrick drivers have stopped focusing on Hendrick's 200th win. Greg Biffle is sad to see Kansas will be getting a repave. Richard Petty isn't ruling out a switch back to Dodge. And, Carl Edwards wants to beat Clint Bowyer at Kansas! |
| 4/19/12 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon hopes one of the Hendrick Motorsports drivers can give their car owner his 200th Sprint Cup Series win. The legal issues keep piling up for Jeremy Mayfield. Jack Roush turned 70 years old today and tells us how he is spending his birthday. And, why Denny Hamlin hates the idea that Kansas Speedway will be repaved. |
| 4/18/12 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are Nate Ryan of USA Today, and Kenny Bruce of Sporting News. |
| 4/18/12 |
Garage Pass President Obama Tuesday welcomed Tony Stewart and the rest of the 2011 Chase contenders to the White House. Kevin Harvick on why guys aren't running into each other as much as last season. Jimmie Johnson is frustrated he hasn't won since last October at Kansas Speedway. And, Greg Biffle tells us his favorite Jack Roush moment! |
| 4/17/12 |
Garage Pass Car owner James Finch is happy with Kurt Busch, but may not be able to run the full season. Fellow owner Jack Roush explains why he expects long green flag runs like the ones at Texas will continue. And, Danica Patrick tells us about the time she tried to ride a horse! |
| 4/16/12 |
Fast Talk Presented by Nationwide Insurance This week Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as co-host. Texas winner Greg Biffle and Rusty Wallace call in... |
| 4/16/12 |
Garage Pass A drought ends at Texas as Greg Biffle wins for the first time in 50 races. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. captures the Texas Nationwide race. Kasey Kahne wins at Rockingham. The 2011 Chase contenders visit the White House Tuesday and Carl Edwards is looking forward to it. And, AJ Allmendinger told us in Texas that he is no bull rider! |
| 4/13/12 |
Garage Pass At Texas Greg Biffle and Dale Earnhardt Jr. feel like a win is just around the corner. NASCAR adds a C-post template for Talladega and Jimmie Johnson is happy about it. Danica Patrick is ready to get back to racing. And, Denny Hamlin takes some credit for his friend Bubba Watson winning the Masters! |
| 4/12/12 |
Garage Pass At Texas it is a tale of two teammates going in opposite directions...Kasey Kahne and Dale Earnhardt Jr. This weekend is bitter-sweet for Trevor Bayne. The list of 25 to be chosen for the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2013 is named. And, Matt Kenseth is given a hard time by Brad Keselowski and Juan Pablo Montoya! |
| 4/11/12 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson has won just two of his last 50 starts, but he says there is no lack of confidence on the 48-team. Points leader Greg Biffle is not sure how long he can remain at the top. Matt Kenseth officially celebrates his Daytona 500 win in Daytona. And, Jeff Burton on Texas! |
| 4/11/12 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are Lee Spencer of FoxSports.com, and Reid Spencer of NASCAR wire. |
| 4/10/12 |
Garage Pass 21st in points, Jeff Gordon says there are plenty of races left to still make the Chase. Matt Kenseth finally gets to officially celebrate his Daytona 500 win at the World Center of Racing. 25 names eligible to make up the 2013 Hall of Fame class is set to be announced. And, Carl Edwards claims Greg Biffle crew chief Matt Puccia almost killed him! |
| 4/9/12 |
Fast Talk Presented by Nationwide Insurance This week Doug Rice welcomes Kenny Wallace as co-host. Austin Dillon and Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage call in... |
| 4/9/12 |
Garage Pass Austin Dillon seems destined to compete in the Sprint Cup Series using the number 3, and that’s okay with Richard Childress and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Why Denny Hamlin must feel like a good luck charm. And, why Rick Hendrick calls himself a Corvette geek! |
| 4/6/12 |
Garage Pass Rick Hendrick junks a controversial car. Denny Hamlin wows the crowd at the Masters Golf tournament. This off-weekend, Carl Edwards wants to race while Kasey Kahne will race. And, speaking of off-weekends, the delivery date of Kevin and Delana Harvick's first child seems to be perfectly planned! |
| 4/5/12 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr. says his guys deserve an off-weekend. Tony Stewart will not tell reporters where he is vacationing this weekend. Juan Pablo Montoya tests at Michigan but does not meet with the Michigan Speedway worker who was driving the Daytona jet dryer he crashed into. Why the Martinsville win was special for Ryan Newman crew chief Tony Gibson. And, Brad Keselowski and Matt Kenseth have a little fun with Michigan Speedway President Roger Curtis! |
| 4/4/12 |
Garage Pass At the Michigan Speedway tire test the speeds are very fast, and Juan Pablo Montoya and Brad Keselowski weigh in. Dale Earnhardt Jr. was frustrated he and his teammates failed to get win number 200 for Rick Hendrick. Greg Biffle tells us where he is on vacation. And, Ryan Newman and Crew Chief Tony Gibson are relieved they finally added a win for Stewart-Haas Racing! |
| 4/4/12 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters This week's guests are Bob Pockrass and Marty Snider |
| 4/3/12 |
Garage Pass David Reutimann is in Dale Earnhardt Junior’s doghouse, but David said he had no intention of messing up anyone’s chances of winning at Martinsville. Four drivers, including Jeff Gordon are testing tires at Michigan. RCR sells the 33-Cup car. And, why avid golfer Denny Hamlin is getting nervous about being at the Masters! |
| 4/2/12 |
Fast Talk Presented by Nationwide Insurance This week Doug Rice welcomes Hermie Sadler as co-host. Martinsville winner Ryan Newman calls in... |
| 4/2/12 |
Garage Pass At Martinsville, Ryan Newman gets the victory after Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson get taken out. Hear from all those guys…plus Michael Waltrip has some fun with Brian Vickers! |
| 3/30/12 |
Garage Pass At Martinsville, Dale Earnhardt Jr. hopes to be like Tiger Woods. Kevin Harvick talks about his 400th Sprint Cup Series start. Having wrecked each other last year at Martinsville, Brian Vickers does not expect any issues with Matt Kenseth. And, how many Martinsville hot dogs will Dale Jr. probably eat this weekend? |
| 3/29/12 |
Garage Pass Bristol is going back to the old track and that is okay with Carl Edwards. Kevin Harvick on why he was not surprised most of the 48-team penalties were overturned. Brian Vickers says waiting for a full time ride was a bit like having to sit out in 2010 due to blood clots. And, after doing some drifting at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Dale Earnhardt Jr. says it is not like doing a burnout! |
| 3/28/12 |
Garage Pass The penalties overturned against the 48-team left Denny Hamlin scratching his head. Kasey Kahne says his surgically repaired left knee is doing well. At Charlotte Motor Speedway Dale Earnhardt Jr. does a little drifting. Plus, Golf and Clint Bowyer do not get along! |
| 3/28/12 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett's guests are Dustin Long of SI.com, and Kenny Bruce of SceneDaily.com. |
| 3/27/12 |
Garage Pass The Sprint All-Star race format has been tweaked, and Kasey Kahne weighs in. NASCAR President Mike Helton says do not expect an explanation as to why most of the Daytona penalties against the 48-team was reversed. Another big setback for Jeremy Mayfield. And, Joe Gibbs has figured out he’s in the wrong end of the sport! |
| 3/26/12 |
Fast Talk Presented by Nationwide Insurance Live from the Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway, host Doug Rice is joined by Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Tony Stewart's crew chief, Steve Addington. |
| 3/26/12 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart wins at Fontana, California. Kyle Busch and Dale Earnhardt Jr. talk about their second and third place finishes. Joey Logano is happy he didn’t end Joe Gibbs Auto Club Speedway Nationwide Series winning streak. And, if they made a movie of his life, which actor would Tony Stewart choose to play the lead role? |
| 3/23/12 |
Garage Pass In the wake of the major penalties against the 48 team being tossed out, NASCAR President Mike Helton defends the inspection process. Jimmie Johnson is still confused as to why his team was still fined 100-thousand. Brad Keselowski has strong words to those who want Bristol Motor Speedway changed again. And, Jeff Gordon remembers the first time he met movie superstar Tom Cruise! |
| 3/22/12 |
Garage Pass Kevin Harvick believes putting Bristol back the way it used to be may be the best thing to bring the fans back. After the latest penalties against the 48 team, Chad Knaus says he is not concerned about his reputation. Carl Edwards visits the Fort Worth, Texas SWAT team. And, why Clint Bowyer feels like he and his new Car Owner Michael Waltrip are a lot alike! |
| 3/21/12 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett McMillan is the host. |
| 3/21/12 |
Garage Pass More from Rick Hendrick and Chad Knaus on winning their appeal. It appears Track Owner Bruton Smith will change Bristol back to the way it used to be. And, Brad Keselowski explains how, as a kid, snuck into Bristol to watch the race! |
| 3/20/12 |
Garage Pass In a stunning decision, the Daytona penalties against Crew Chief Chad Knaus and Jimmie Johnson have been mostly rescinded. Track Owner Bruton Smith may change Bristol back to the way it was before 2007 while Brad Keselowski weighs in on lower attendance at Bristol. And, Denny Hamlin talks about the time in got into hot water with his Dad! |
| 3/19/12 |
Fast Talk Presented by Nationwide Insurance This week Doug Rice welcomes Jeff Hammond as co-host. Michael Waltrip, Bristol Nationwide Race Winner Elliott Sadler and Speedway Motorsports Inc CEO Bruton Smith joins us on Fast Talk presented by Nationwide Insurance... |
| 3/19/12 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson weighs in on the final appeal of the 48 team penalties which will be heard Tuesday. Brad Keselowski wins at Bristol. Brian Vickers makes a very successful comeback at BMS. And, why Danica Patrick isn’t superstitious about the color green! |
| 3/16/12 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson hopes Tuesdays final appeal of the 48-teams Daytona rules violations will go in their favor. Dale Earnhardt Jr calls his run-in with Mark Martin at Las Vegas...foolish. The Biff has the pole for Sundays race at Bristol. Danica Patrick talks about her St. Patrick's Day paint scheme. And, why a new Bristol rule has made Jeff Gordon a very happy man! |
| 3/15/12 |
Garage Pass The final appeal for the 48-team penalties is set for Tuesday and Jeff Gordon was surprised they were so severe. Dale Earnhardt Jr. now has the car Juan Pablo Montoya crashed into the Jet Dryer. Danica Patrick remembers when she first saw Bristol. And, why Tony Stewart doesn’t do a victory back flip! |
| 3/14/12 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett's guests are Rick Allen of Speed, and Ryan McGee from ESPN. |
| 3/14/12 |
Garage Pass More from Car Owner Rick Hendrick as he continues his fight against the penalties handed down against the 48-team prior to Daytona. To be unveiled next month, Dale Earnhardt Jr likes the new Chevrolet race car. And, Denny Hamlin, a former Subway employee, says it's ironic he won the Subway 400! |
| 3/13/12 |
Garage Pass A three member panel upholds NASCAR's penalties against the 48-team and Rick Hendrick says he will take his appeal to the next level. Greg Biffle on why his team is leading the points. More good news on the TV ratings front. And, Jimmie Johnson wants to see the restart data from Tony Stewart's Las Vegas car, but Tony says no! |
| 3/12/12 |
Fast Talk Presented by Nationwide Insurance Doug's co-host tonight is Kyle Petty |
| 3/12/12 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart hits the jackpot at Las Vegas by winning the Kobalt Tools 400. Jimmie Johnson talks about finishing second after starting from the back of the pack. Johnson's Crew Chief Chad Knaus is ready for Tuesday's appeal of the 48-teams Daytona penalties. Ricky Stenhouse Jr blazes to the Nationwide Series win in Vegas. And, unlike his teammate Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin says he CAN afford to gamble big in Sin City! |
| 3/9/12 |
Garage Pass The Hendrick Motorsports defense of their Daytona penalties will be held Tuesday and Jimmie Johnson says it may not be the last. When she comes to Las Vegas Danica Patrick will also remember Dan Wheldon. Regan Smith feels fortunate after this weeks car crash in Colorado. And, Las Vegas native Kyle Busch admits he is not a big-time gambler like his teammate Denny Hamlin! |
| 3/8/12 |
Garage Pass A close call in Colorado for two Sprint Cup Series drivers. Michael Waltrip is amazed at what veteran Mark Martin can still do. Kurt Busch is looking forward to seeing familiar faces this weekend in Las Vegas. Rick Hendrick hopes win number 200 will come at Vegas. And, Brad Keselowski smartly ducts a reporter’s question! |
| 3/7/12 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are Adam Alexander of Speed and TNT, and Jim Noble of PRN |
| 3/7/12 |
Garage Pass Just hanging out has helped Denny Hamlin. Tony Stewart says his EFI issues were a fluke. Danica Patrick is amused after a TV sportscaster implies she is the B-word. At Phoenix, Jeff Gordon was not happy with Juan Pablo Montoya. And, did team owner Joe Gibbs hire a ringer? |
| 3/6/12 |
Garage Pass Crew Chief Chad Knaus and the 48 team is on hold in their appeal of NASCAR's Daytona penalties. Following Phoenix, Ryan Newman is not happy with Carl Edwards. Juan Pablo Montoya says his foot still hurts from the Daytona jet dryer wreck. And, Greg Biffle laughs about how his crew was panicked at Phoenix! |
| 3/5/12 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Phil Parsons as co-host. Phoenix winner Denny Hamlin calls in and we hear from Las Vegas Motor Speedway's Chris Powell and Bristol Motor Speedway's Jerry Caldwell... |
| 3/5/12 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin wins at Phoenix as his Crew Chief Darian Grubb feels a bit of vindication from being let go from Stewart-Haas Racing. Elliott Sadler wins the Nationwide Series race at PIR, but also gets some disappointing news. Tide cashes in from Daytona. And, a funny story about the 3-year old son of Darian Grubb! |
| 3/2/12 |
Garage Pass At Phoenix, Chad Knaus talks about his NASCAR penalties which are under appeal. Despite having negative points, Jimmie Johnson says the strategy remains the same. More from Juan Pablo Montoya on his jet dryer wreck. And, why Brad Keselowski carries a phone in his racecar! |
| 3/1/12 |
Garage Pass Beginning in 2013, Penske Racing will switch from Dodge to Ford. Ray Evernham on the Hendrick Motorsports appeal. Jeremy Mayfield turns himself in. And, Matt Kenseth plays along with Jay Leno! |
| 2/29/12 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters The guests are Adam Alexander of Speed and TNT, and Bruce Martin of SI.com. |
| 2/29/12 |
Garage Pass NASCAR fines and suspends Crew Chief Chad Knaus and Jimmie Johnson loses 25 points for illegal body panels at Daytona. Juan Pablo Montoya is able to quickly scramble out of his car following his crash into a jet dryer. Danica Patrick is at peace with her first Daytona 500 experience. And, during the Daytona red flag, Dale Earnhardt Jr and Greg Biffle grab Brad Keselowski's phone! |
| 2/28/12 |
Garage Pass After a long and bizarre night, Matt Kenseth wins the rain-delayed Daytona 500. Dale Earnhardt Jr. talks about his second place finish. Juan Pablo Montoya and others escape injury following Juan’s crashing into a jet dryer. And, why Kenseth won’t get to take part in one Daytona 500 winners perk! |
| 2/27/12 |
Fast Talk presented by Nationwide Insurance Tonight, Daytona Beach highlights, with guests Danica Patrick, Tony Stewart, Denny Hamlin, Jeff Gordon, Greg Biffle, and Trevor Bayne. |
| 2/27/12 |
Garage Pass The Daytona 500 is rain delayed and NASCAR President Mike Helton hopes it won't stop their positive momentum. Jimmie Johnson waits for possible penalties against his crew chief. James Buscher and John King score upset Daytona wins. And, Carl Edwards had an issue during Sunday's rain delay! |
| 2/24/12 |
Garage Pass Danica Patrick talks about her scary crash and then wins the Nationwide Series pole at Daytona. Plus, Jeff Gordon on Danica’s wreck, Tony Stewart has a new plan, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. says on Sunday he won’t plan on drifting to the back. And, the 1961 Daytona 500 Champion Marvin Paunch eats it up! |
| 2/23/12 |
PRN Up to Speed Daytona Beach Guests include Kasey Kahne, Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle, A. J. Allmendinger, and Regan Smith |
| 2/23/12 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart and Matt Kenseth are the winners in the Twin-150s. Danica Patrick talks about getting crashed out of her duel. Six drivers failed to make the Daytona 500. Kurt Busch with a public apology. And, Jeff Gordon tells a funny story after he got wrecked out of the Bud Shootout! |
| 2/22/12 |
PRN Up to Speed - Daytona Beach Mark Garrow and Hermie Sadler welcome Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin, Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, and Danica Patrick to the Volusia Mall in Daytona Beach. |
| 2/22/12 |
Garage Pass More wrecks during practice for the 150s. Daytona 500 pole sitter Carl Edwards says it won't bother him if he crashes Thursday. Jimmie Johnson is concerned over possible NASCAR penalties against the 48 team. What did AJ Allmendinger give his car owner Roger Penske for his 75th birthday? And, Ricky Stenhouse Jr gives his buddy Trevor Bayne a special gift! |
| 2/22/12 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are Ben White and Dustin Long |
| 2/21/12 |
PRN Up to Speed Daytona Beach Guests include Trevor Bayne, Ricky Stenhouse, Justin Allgaier, Brett Hearn, and Joey Coulter. The hosts are Mark Garrow and John Roberts. |
| 2/21/12 |
Garage Pass Car Owner Rick Hendrick defends his crew chief Chad Kanaus. Jeff Gordon explains his Bud Shootout wreck to his 4-year old daughter. Danica Patrick on her Daytona 500 qualifying effort. And, Trevor Bayne knows people probably won't be betting on him for a Daytona 500 repeat! |
| 2/20/12 |
Fast Talk Guest host Brett McMillan talks to callers about the racing action in the Bud Shootout, plus Doug Rice, Carl Edwards, and Trevor Bayne. |
| 2/20/12 |
Garage Pass Roush Racing captures the front row for the Daytona 500 with Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle. Kyle Busch wins the Bud Shootout and wows the crowd with his unbelievable saves. Jimmie Johnson can only wait and see if NASCAR hands down penalties against the 48 team. And, Jeff Burton has some advice for soon-to-be Father Kevin Harvick! |
| 2/19/12 |
Garage Pass Roush Racing captures the front row for the Daytona 500 with Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle. Kyle Busch wins the Bud Shootout and wows the crowd with his unbelievable saves. Jimmie Johnson can only wait and see if NASCAR hands down penalties against the 48 team. And, Jeff Burton has some advice for soon-to-be Father Kevin Harvick! |
| 2/17/12 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson's team fails Daytona 500 pre-race inspection. Greg Biffle expects the Bud Shootout to be very interesting. Kevin Harvick tells us if he and wife Delana are expecting a boy or girl. And, Trevor Bayne is the first to experience a new Daytona 500 tradition! |
| 2/16/12 |
Garage Pass NASCAR is back in Daytona and Trevor Bayne talks about being back as the Daytona 500 defending champion. Kasey Kahne is feeling good after knee surgery. Danica Patrick is feeling no extra pressure headed into her first Daytona 500. And, Jamie McMurray knows how to tell a real fish story! |
| 2/15/12 |
Garage Pass Working hard to repair his image, a new poll shows Kurt Busch is going to have to put in some overtime. Jeff Gordon weighs in on the Busch story. Jeff Burton says this weekend’s Bud Shootout will be a good learning experience. And, while vacationing, Kyle Busch had an interesting thought! |
| 2/14/12 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are Jim Utter of the Charlotte Observer, and Tom Jenssen from Speed.com. |
| 2/14/12 |
Garage Pass Brad Keselowski says driving at Penske Racing allows him to control his own destiny. Michael Waltrip is very comfortable running a limited schedule for the third year in a row. And, you’ll never guess what and why Dale Earnhardt Jr. named his boat! |
| 2/13/12 |
Fast Talk Tonight, a look inside Hendrick Motorsports with guests Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kasey Kahne, and Rick Hendrick. |
| 2/13/12 |
Garage Pass Kasey Kahne goes under the knife. Eight drivers test at Nashville…we hear from David Reutimann. More points maneuvering to guarantee a starting spot for Michael Waltrip and Mark Martin. And, Tony Stewart teams up with funnyman Tim Allen! |
| 2/10/12 |
Garage Pass On today's show...Juan Pablo Montoya, Dale Earnhardt Jr and Jeff Gordon. |
| 2/9/12 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon is excited as ever to be racing at age 40. Even though it's a contract year for him, Joey Logano says he won't race any differently. Can the Busch brothers change their attitudes?....Jimmie Johnson believes they can. And, Dale Earnhardt is miffed with fans who talk about his beard! |
| 2/8/12 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett's guests are Tom Sorenson of The Charlotte Observer, and David Newton of ESPN.com. |
| 2/8/12 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr believes the popularity of last year's championship battle will carry over into the 2012 season. Jeff Burton talks about the five-driver Texas tire test. Veteran Crew Chief Pat Tryson has a new home. And, Darrell Waltrip recalls a bit of advice Rick Hendrick once gave him! |
| 2/7/12 |
Garage Pass Sessions with a sports psychologist are helping Kurt Busch. Kasey Kahne serves on a jury. Five drivers are tire testing at Texas. And, in the heat of battle Clint Bowyer once called Michael Waltrip the worst driver in NASCAR history! So, how did their first meeting go last year at MWR? |
| 2/6/12 |
Fast Talk Guests are Tony Stewart, Danica Patrick, Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Ryan Newman, Elliott Sadler, and Brendan Gaughn. |
| 2/6/12 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin hopes last season was a wake up call for Joe Gibbs Racing. Jack Roush is confident he can find sponsorship to put the 6-car back on the track. Mark Martin is now on Twitter. And, Jamie McMurray talks about Matt Kenseth, the crazy Packers fan! |
| 2/3/12 |
Garage Pass Danica Patrick previews her upcoming Super Bowl ad, Rick Hendrick is still on the mend, and who is Joe Gibbs' pick in the Super Bowl? |
| 2/2/12 |
Garage Pass Big bucks for this year's Daytona 500. Juan Pablo Montoya on the new attitude at Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing. Dale Earnhardt Jr praises his new teammate, Kasey Kahne. And, today's Superbowl prediction is from Michael Waltrip! |
| 2/1/12 |
O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are Brad Gillie of Texas Motor Speedway, and Mike Mulhern. |
| 2/1/12 |
Garage Pass At Homestead-Miami Speedway, four Sprint Cup Series drivers test the 2013 car and Jeff Gordon explains why he's excited about it. Danica Patrick is now locked into the Daytona 500. Trevor Bayne is on a Missions Trip to Kenya. And, Jamie McMurray gives us his pick to win the Superbowl! |
| 1/31/12 |
Garage Pass Car owner Roger Penske and driver Kurt Busch both say their break-up was mutual. A deal to shift owner points from car owner Tommy Baldwin to Tony Stewart helps Danica Patrick, and Danica says not having to race her way into the Daytona 500 would be good. Plus, Jeff Burton gives us his Superbowl prediction! |
| 1/30/12 |
Fast Talk Doug Rice and Jeff Hammond are joined by guests Ward Burton and Elliott Sadler, live from the Speedway Club of Charlotte Motor Speedway. |
| 1/30/12 |
Garage Pass At the 24 Hours race at Daytona, AJ Allmendinger gets the season off on a winning note. Martin Truex Jr is a free agent at the end of 2012, but says he wants to re-sign with MWR. More new sponsors for Ryan Newman and Austin Dillon. All this week we get drivers Superbowl picks beginning with Dale Earnhardt Jr! |
| 1/27/12 |
Garage Pass NASCAR's Robin Pemberton says they will take another look at their "Have at it Boys" policy. Jeff Burton says NASCAR's decision to make all fines public is fine with him. Penske Racing is now good to go. And, why Ricky Stenhouse Jr had to come up with a new nickname! |
| 1/26/12 |
Garage Pass As the 30th annual Charlotte Motor Speedway Media Tour ends, NASCAR Chairman Brian France says despite the decision to no longer keep fines secret, they will continue to defend the integrity of the sport. France also comments on the death of former Pocono Raceway owner Dr. Joe Mattioli. NASCAR's Mike Helton on Daytona tandem drafting. A one-race deal for Bill Elliott and Walmart. And, Kevin Harvick and wife Delana are expecting their first child! |
| 1/25/12 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are Ben White and Wendy Venturini |
| 1/25/12 |
Garage Pass Kurt Busch admits Car Owner Felix Sabates helped him get the ride with James Finch. Meanwhile, Sabates says Busch was his own worst enemy. Chip Ganassi on why he made wholesale changes over the off season. And, Kenny Wallace gets a kiss from Danica Patrick! |
| 1/24/12 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch says he has learned from his latest mistake. Ryan Newman wants to prove he can win a championship just like his teammate Tony Stewart. And, new Hall of Fame driver Cale Yarborough remembers when money was so tight, he bought nearly a pallet of black eyed peas! |
| 1/23/12 |
Fast Talk On day one of the NASCAR Media Tour, Doug Rice and Hermie Sadler are joined by Michael Waltrip, Mark Martin, Clint Bowyer, and Martin Truex Jr. |
| 1/23/12 |
Garage Pass Danica Patrick says she won't run the Indy 500. Joe Gibbs has a new plan for Kyle Busch. Cale Yarborough is happy to be in the Hall of Fame. And, during his Hall of Fame speech, Darrell Waltrip came clean! |
| 1/20/12 |
Garage Pass Richard Petty talks about Cale Yarborough who is one of five men who will be inducted Friday night into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Brad Keselowski is amazed his former Nationwide Series car sells for 250,000-dollars. And, new Hall of Famer Dale Inman says he and cousin Richard Petty settled their differences by boxing! |
| 1/20/12 |
O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are Kenny Bruce and Dustin Long |
| 1/19/12 |
Garage Pass Kurt and Kyle Busch team up to run all of the 2012 Nationwide Series races. Brad Keselowski on the lack of attendance at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. And, another funny story from Darrell Waltrip! |
| 1/18/12 |
Garage Pass For Kurt Busch in 2012, it's all about having fun. NASCAR's Robin Pemberton says the 2013 stock cars are close to being done. Track owner Bruton Smith is honored. And, a funny story from one of this weekend's NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees, Darrell Waltrip! |
| 1/17/12 |
Garage Pass Could we see short fields in 2012? NASCAR President Mike Helton weighs in. Cale Yarborough on his induction Friday night into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Jimmie Johnson says it was okay his crew chief Chad Kanaus missed last weeks Daytona test. And, Carl Edwards tells what Kelly Ripa is like off-camera! |
| 1/16/12 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as co-host. Wendy Venturini from Speed and Matt Kenseth call in... |
| 1/16/12 |
Garage Pass Is the two-car draft a thing of the past? Jeff Gordon weighs in. Trevor Bayne on drafting in the big packs. The speed were up at the Daytona test and Dale Earnhardt Jr was happy about that. And, Danica Patrick is getting inspiration from the Honey Badger! |
| 1/13/12 |
Garage Pass Is NASCAR's new restrictor plate rules paying dividends? NASCAR President Mike Helton and Carl Edwards weigh in. Jimmie Johnson explains why he did not take part in the pack drafting. Kyle Busch talks about Richard Petty's Thursday comments that sponsors wouldn't back RPM if they had signed him. And, Denver based driver Regan Smith has a prediction on Saturday's Broncos-Patriots game! |
| 1/12/12 |
Garage Pass The cars are back on the track at Daytona and Tony Stewart is happy to be back behind the wheel. Danica Patrick is excited to test her Sprint Cup Series car. Richard Petty inks a new sponsor and explains why he didn't try and sign Kurt Busch. Jimmie Johnson's Crew Chief Chad Kanaus skipped this Daytona test. And, why Matt Kenseth owes Dale Earnhardt Jr 25-hundred dollars! |
| 1/11/12 |
O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are Lee Spencer and Reid Spencer. |
| 1/11/12 |
Garage Pass Teams and drivers roll into Daytona to begin a three-day test and Jamie McMurray hopes new rules will result in less tandem drafting. Why Clint Bowyer was worried about driving a Toyota. Veteran Nationwide Series driver Jason Leffler has a new gig. And, why Danica Patrick can't root for the Green Bay Packers! |
| 1/10/12 |
Garage Pass Car owner Rick Hendrick believes sponsorship will pick up in 2012. The three-day Daytona test gets underway Thursday at Daytona and Dale Earnhardt Jr is anxious to get going. Kurt Busch makes sure a certain item is not left off his team hauler. And, Carl Edwards co-hosts Live with Kelly and revealed why he missed the Alabama-LSU National Championship game! |
| 1/9/12 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kenny Wallace as co-host. Dale Earnhardt Jr's Crew Chief Steve Letarte, Author of the new book 'In The Red' Jade Gurss and AJ Allmendinger call in tonight on Fast Talk... |
| 1/9/12 |
Garage Pass Rusty Wallace closes his shop. Aric Almirola credits Dale Earnhardt Jr for his job at Richard Petty Motorsports. Juan Pablo Montoya had fun over the weekend testing for the Daytona 24 hours race with Dario Franchitti. And, is Kyle Busch ready to have kids? |
| 1/6/12 |
Garage Pass We wrap-up our countdown of the top-10 stories of 2011 and the funniest comment of the year goes to Jeff Gordon! |
| 1/5/12 |
Garage Pass We continue our countdown of the top-10 stories of 2011, plus a laugh from Dale Earnhardt Jr. |
| 1/4/12 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett's guests are Nate Ryan and Rick Allen. |
| 1/4/12 |
O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are Rick Allen and Nate Ryan |
| 1/4/12 |
Garage Pass We continue our countdown of the top-10 stories of 2011, plus a laugh from Kevin Harvick & Matt Kenseth. |
| 1/3/12 |
Garage Pass Today, we begin our top-10 countdown of the top stories of 2011. |
| 1/2/12 |
Fast Talk Jeff Hammond joins host Doug Rice to size up the 2012 season. |
| 1/2/12 |
Garage Pass Our 2011 Top-12 countdown concludes today with the driver who won it all last season, Tony Stewart. And, Tony has a laugh with Danica Patrick! |
| 12/30/11 |
Garage Pass NASCAR drivers and New Years including Dale Earnhardt Jr's plan for New Years Eve, why Denny Hamlin probably won't drink much, and Carl Edwards' worst New Years Eve! Plus, Jeff Gordon has a plan! |
| 12/29/11 |
Multimedia 10836 Our 2011 Top-12 countdown continues with the driver who finished second in points, Carl Edwards. Also, Carl remembers the first time he met Dale Earnhardt Jr in person! |
| 12/28/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are PRN's Steve Richards and Brad Gillie. |
| 12/28/11 |
Multimedia 10836 Our 2011 Top-12 countdown continues with the driver who finished third in points, Kevin Harvick. |
| 12/27/11 |
Garage Pass Our 2011 Top-12 countdown continues with the driver who finished fourth in points, Matt Kenseth. Plus Michael Waltrip tell us a story about when Dale Earnhardt shaved off his trademark mustache! |
| 12/26/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice talks with members of the media that covers NASCAR to take a look back at the 2011 season... |
| 12/23/11 |
Garage Pass NASCAR takes time out for Christmas! We talk with Jimmie Johnson, David Ragan, AJ Allmendinger, Trevor Bayne, Brad Keselowski, and Danica Patrick tells us about her most memorable gift! |
| 12/22/11 |
Garage Pass Our 2011 Top-12 countdown continues with the driver who finished fifth in points, Brad Keselowski. Plus, a hilarious press conference where Carl Edwards brushed up on his Spanish! |
| 12/21/11 |
Garage Pass Our 2011 Top-12 countdown continues with the driver who finished sixth in points, Jimmie Johnson. Plus, a funny story explains why Clint Bowyer doesn't care for Twitter! |
| 12/21/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett McMillan is the host with guests David Newton of ESPN.com, and Tom Jensen of Speed.com. |
| 12/20/11 |
Garage Pass Our 2011 Top-12 countdown continues with the driver who finished seventh in points, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Also, a funny story about Kevin Harvick from his wife Delana! |
| 12/19/11 |
Fast Talk Hermie Sadler is the co-host. Guests are author Monte Dutton and Richard Childress. |
| 12/19/11 |
Garage Pass Our 2011 Top-12 countdown continues today with Jeff Gordon who checks in at number 8. Also, Carl Edwards talks about the things he will NOT autograph! |
| 12/16/11 |
Garage Pass Our 2011 Top-12 countdown wraps up the week with #9, Denny Hamlin. Also, Kevin Harvick talks about his first car and what happened to it! |
| 12/15/11 |
Garage Pass Our 2011 Top-12 countdown continues today with #10, Ryan Newman. Plus, a Tennessee preacher and his unforgettable 2011 pre-race invocation! |
| 12/14/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are Joe Menzer and Jim Noble. |
| 12/14/11 |
Garage Pass Our 2011 Top-12 countdown rolls on today with #11, Kurt Busch. And, a funny story from Kyle Petty! |
| 12/13/11 |
Garage Pass Our 2011 Top-12 countdown begins today with #12, Kyle Busch. And, during the NASCAR awards banquet week, Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth try and match answers on the NASCAR version of the Newlywed Game! |
| 12/12/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Ray Evernham and Phil Parsons as co-hosts...Crew Chief Darian Grubb calls in... |
| 12/12/11 |
Garage Pass Brad Keselowski is happy he and Penske Racing were able to agree to a contract extension. After being let go by Stewart-Haas Racing, does championship crew chief Darian Grubb have anything to prove? Are there wedding bells for Dale Earnhardt Jr? And, Ryan Newman's off season! |
| 12/9/11 |
Garage Pass Darian Grubb is Denny Hamlin's new crew chief...and explains why he joined Joe Gibbs Racing. Brad Keselowski talks about his new contract with Penske Racing. Tony Stewart is back on the track this Sunday. And, Kevin Harvick answers the question...what if his wife Delana showed up at the track without her firesuit? |
| 12/8/11 |
Garage Pass Matt Kenseth is concerned but hopeful he'll have a full-time primary sponsor in 2012. Kurt Busch looks to keep in emotions in check. Darian Grubb expects to soon make a decision on which job he'll take. Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano will travel next week to greet the troops. And, Carl Edwards remembers the first time he saw Dale Earnhardt Jr in person! |
| 12/7/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett McMillan is joined by guests Bob Pockrass and Ryan McGee. |
| 12/7/11 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin's crew chief Mike Ford has been let go. Ex-Tony Stewart crew chief Darian Grubb is weighing his options. David Ragan has several irons in the fire. And, Jimmie Johnson's wife is an Olympic shopper! |
| 12/6/11 |
Garage Pass More with Kurt Busch on leaving Penske Racing. Tony Stewart and Jimmie Johnson on their memorable opening to the Sprint Cup Series awards banquet. And, in Las Vegas, Jeff Gordon revealed something very funny about Jimmie Johnson! |
| 12/5/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Phil Parsons and Jim Utter as co-hosts. Trevor Bayne, Kurt Busch and David Ragan call in... |
| 12/5/11 |
Garage Pass Kurt Busch is out at Penske Racing and tell us he's relieved and anxious to make a fresh start. David Regan says he's being considered for the 22-car. Tony Stewart is happy not to have to give any speeches for a while. And, in Las Vegas the fans got Jeff Gordon to break-dance! |
| 12/2/11 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart on celebrating a championship with a crew chief, Darian Grubb, who was let go. Grubb talks about his emotional speech. Carl Edwards is reminded again he lost the title. Jimmie Johnson on being at the banquet NOT as the champ. Kurt Busch is getting help. And, Stewart gets a call from the President! |
| 12/1/11 |
Garage Pass Day three of champions week in Las Vegas with Tony Stewart, Dale Earnhardt Jr and Jimmie Johnson. Brad Keselowski inks a new deal with Penske. And, it's a hilarious version of "The Newlywed Game" featuring NASCAR drivers! |
| 11/30/11 |
Garage Pass Champions week is off and running in Las Vegas as Tony Stewart makes the rounds. Carl Edwards believes losing the title may be the start of some great things. Jeff Burton talks about his new crew chief. And, at age 40, why Tony is just fine with being a single guy! |
| 11/30/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Jim Noble is the guest host with guests Bruce Martin and Marty Snider. |
| 11/29/11 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr talks about how tough it is not to get mad on the track and ticking off your sponsors. Rick Hendrick has offered a position at HMS to Darian Grubb. Which driver just got married? And, Austin & Ty Dillon have a tough time keeping up with their Paw-Paw, Richard Childress! |
| 11/28/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Jeff Hammond as co-host...Driver Jeff Burton calls in and Earl Barban, Spotter for Jimmie Johnson joins us in the studio... |
| 11/28/11 |
Garage Pass Rick Hendrick comments for the first time since his jet accident a month ago. Tony Stewart has a new crew chief. Carl Edwards hopes his team can shake off their disappointing loss to Stewart. And, Kurt Busch admits even he is surprised at some of things he says over the radio! |
| 11/25/11 |
Garage Pass Kevin Harvick gets a new crew chief. |
| 11/24/11 |
Garage Pass It's a NASCAR Thanksgiving! |
| 11/23/11 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart's crew chief Darian Grubb may not be back next season. Carl Edwards' crew chief Bob Osborne on losing the title. A Kurt Busch apology. A new number for Mark Martin. And, at Thanksgiving, like on the track, Jimmie Johnson is leaving nothing on the table! |
| 11/22/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are Jim Utter and Ralph Sheheen |
| 11/22/11 |
Garage Pass Will Tony Stewart replace crew chief Darian Grubb? Steve Addington leaves Penske Racing. Kurt Busch curses at ESPN’s Dr. Jerry Punch. Kevin Harvick says changes are in the air at RCR. Big layoffs at Roush-Fenway Racing. And, Tony Stewart trash-talks Jack Roush! |
| 11/21/11 |
Fast Talk Doug Rice, Kyle Petty, and Hermie Sadler are live at the Speedway Club of Charlotte Motor Speedway with special guest Tony Stewart, 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion. |
| 11/21/11 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart wins at Homestead and takes the championship. Carl Edwards and Jack Roush reflect. Jeff Burton gets a new crew chief. And, what Stewart did to his crew chief Darrien Grubb! |
| 11/18/11 |
Garage Pass At Homestead, Carl Edwards says win or lose Sunday, the result won't define him. Tony Stewart says he truly has nothing to lose. NASCAR CEO Brian France says criticism such as Brad Keselowski's this week of the EFI engine won't be tolerated. And, if Edwards and Stewart wind up tied Sunday, Tony would be the champ because he has more wins...but Carl has a better idea! |
| 11/17/11 |
Garage Pass In Miami, as both get ready for Homestead, Tony Stewart and Carl Edwards smack talk! And, we asked drivers Martin Truex Jr, Brad Keselowski, Kasey Kahne and Dale Earnhardt Jr who they think will win the title. |
| 11/17/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett McMillan's guests are Dustin Long and Kenny Bruce. |
| 11/16/11 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr. helps NASCAR reduce the restrictor plate tandem drafting. Both Tony Stewart and Carl Edwards don't want the championship handed to them. And, Edwards invites reporters to jump off the Stratosphere Hotel in Las Vegas! |
| 11/15/11 |
Garage Pass Testing at Daytona to try and eliminate the tandem drafting, but Martin Truex Jr says they're not there yet. Brad Keselowski calls NASCAR's fuel injected engine a marketing gimmick, but Dale Earnhardt Jr disagrees. Danica's Crew Chief Tony Eury Jr is fined and put on probation. And, Kevin Harvick tells us about the first car he ever owned! |
| 11/14/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kenny Wallace as co-host. Phoenix winners Kasey Kahne and Sam Hornish Jr call in. We also hear from Nationwide Series points leader Ricky Stenhouse, Jr also joins us... |
| 11/14/11 |
Garage Pass Kasey Kahne wins at Phoenix as the Championship will come down to Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart. Sam Hornish Jr gets his first Nationwide Series win. And, in the Media Center following the race, Stewart and Edwards came up with an idea to drum up some championship drama! |
| 11/11/11 |
Garage Pass At Phoenix, Kyle Busch makes his first public comments since being parked by NASCAR at Texas. Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart bear down in the battle for the Sprint Cup. And, if Dale Earnhardt Jr is the highest finishing Hendrick driver in points this year, he says he'd somehow get blamed! |
| 11/10/11 |
Garage Pass Could Joe Gibbs Racing pull Kyle Busch for the rest of the season? Plus, Brad Keselowski, Tony Stewart and Danica! |
| 11/9/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett's guests are Tom Jensen and Deb Williams |
| 11/9/11 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr and Brad Keselowski weigh in on the Kyle Busch incident. David Reutimann was very surprised MWR will replace him with Mark Martin. Jeff Gordon is thankful Rick Hendrick is on the mend. And, Tony Stewart laughs after Carl Edwards drew an ugly goatee on a Stewart stand-up! |
| 11/8/11 |
Garage Pass Kevin Harvick has run out of patience with Kyle Busch. Tony Stewart says he’s made his point with Carl Edwards while Carl says he’s not going for any of Stewart's trash talk. Good news for Rick Hendrick while the news gets worse for Jeremy Mayfield. And, Trevor Bayne feels right at home in his Texas cowboy hat! |
| 11/7/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Phil Parsons as co-host. NASCAR's director of communications for competition, Kerry Tharp calls in to talk about the Kyle Busch situation... |
| 11/7/11 |
Garage Pass After parking him for the weekend at Texas, NASCAR has levied a big fine and probation for Kyle Busch. Tony Stewart and Carl Edwards on what appears to be a two-man race for the title. And, at Texas, Cardinals fan Kenny Wallace and his wife have fun with some hometown Rangers fans! |
| 11/4/11 |
Garage Pass At Texas Motor Speedway, Jimmie Johnson knows he'll need a lot of help to win a sixth straight championship. Brian Vickers is still mad at Matt Kenseth over their Martinsville run-in, while Kenseth isn't concerned. Danica Patrick announces her 2012 cup schedule and car number. And, why you'll never see Tony Stewart and Carl Edwards step into the boxing ring! |
| 11/3/11 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart says Carl Edwards better be looking over his shoulder while Carl expects a tough battle to the end. Kevin Harvick says it's a fine line when it comes to racing fair for the title. More on Jeremy Mayfield's arrest. And, Clint Bowyer has a little fun at Kyle Busch's expense! |
| 11/2/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are Lee Spencer of Foxsports.com, and Reid Spencer of SportingNews.com. |
| 11/2/11 |
Garage Pass Former driver Jeremy Mayfield is busted for drugs and stolen property. Rick Hendrick's injuries stemming from Monday evening's plane mishap are worse than first reported, but he is recovering in a Charlotte hospital. Jeff Burton believes NASCAR will make a rule following Chad Kanaus' comments to Jimmie Johnson at Talladega. And, Denny Hamlin gets "clocked"! |
| 11/1/11 |
Garage Pass Rick Hendrick, his wife and two pilots are recovering after their plane skids off a runway in Key West, Florida and Jimmie Johnson is thankful everyone is basically safe. David Reutimann will be looking for a new ride next season as Mark Martin will join Michael Waltrip Racing. Tony Stewart says the racing at Martinsville was even rougher than he thought. And, if he went trick or treating, which driver would Dale Earnhardt Jr dress up as? |
| 10/31/11 |
Fast Tlk This week Doug Rice welcomes Jeff Hammond as co-host. Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage calls in... |
| 10/31/11 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart "smokes 'em" at Martinsville. Carl Edwards feels lucky to still have a points lead. Why Matt Kenseth intentionally took out Brian Vickers. Why Jimmie Johnson didn't spin out Tony Stewart. And, for Halloween one year Jeff Gordon dressed up as a WHAT? |
| 10/28/11 |
Garage Pass Cup practice is washed out at Martinsville. NASCAR meets with Chad Kanaus and Jimmie Johnson over Chad's Talladega radio chatter. Dale Earnhardt Jr would love to have a Martinsville do-over. And, Kurt Busch and Dale Jr on World Series game seven! |
| 10/27/11 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson explains why his Crew Chief Chad Kanaus told him to damage the back of the 48-car should they win Talladega. Carl Edwards on how tough it will be for Johnson to catch the Chase leaders. UPS will have a new role at Roush-Fenway Racing. Richard Childress says don't count out Kevin Harvick. And, Jimmie Johnson revisits the Sports Illustrated curse! |
| 10/26/11 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson knows it's going to be very tough to win a sixth straight title. Trevor Bayne on why it was so tough to leave Jeff Gordon out in the cold at Talladega. NASCAR comes down hard on Michael Waltrip Racing for illegal windshields at Talladega. And, Mike Wallace jokes about spending his wedding anniversary at the racetrack! |
| 10/26/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett's guests are Jim Utter of the Charlotte Observer, and Ben White of the Lexington Dispatch. |
| 10/25/11 |
Garage Pass At Talladega, Trevor Bayne bailed on drafting partner Jeff Gordon...but Carl Edwards defending his fellow Ford driver. Richard Childress says none of his Chevy drivers would push another manufacturer to a win. Third place was a big win for Dave Blaney. And, Clint Bowyer has no sympathy for beating his teammate Jeff Burton! |
| 10/24/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as co-host. Talladega winner Clint Bowyer calls in... |
| 10/24/11 |
Garage Pass Clint Bowyer passes teammate Jeff Burton for the win at Talladega. Carl Edwards is a happy 11th place finisher. Jimmie Johnson talks about his Talladega woes. And, Bowyer and Car Owner Richard Childress try to one-up each other! |
| 10/21/11 |
Garage Pass At Talladega, points leader Carl Edwards says he and teammate Greg Biffle will work together to try and win the race. Jeff Gordon says the death of Indy Car star Dan Wheldon won't cause the NASCAR guys to drive Talladega any differently. Kyle Busch has a Talladega mishap. And, during a fan Q & A at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Kurt Busch was asked what he really has against Jimmie Johnson! |
| 10/20/11 |
Garage Pass A number of drivers are at Talladega testing the new fuel injected restrictor plate engine. Jeff Burton isn't sure if NASCAR needs to try and get rid of the two-car drafts. Still thinking about the late Dan Wheldon, Kurt Busch explains when they will need to put it out of their minds. And, why Marcos Ambrose may sometimes feel like a man without a country! |
| 10/19/11 |
Garage Pass Car Owner Jack Roush explains why it's been so tough finding Matt Kenseth sponsorship for 2012. Tony Eury Jr. won't be Danica Patrick's Cup Crew Chief next season. Jimmie Johnson says his Charlotte crash could have been much worse without safer barriers. And, Charlotte's Mecklenburg County Commissioners approve naming a portion of I-85 after Jeff Gordon, but not before having some fun with the recommendation! |
| 10/19/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett McMillan's guests are Bob Pockrass of Scene Daily.com and Ray Dunlap of Speed. |
| 10/18/11 |
Garage Pass Joey Logano can't imagine what the late Dan Wheldon's family is going through. Kasey Kahne gets behind the wheel of a Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet for the first time. Kurt Busch on rumors Crew Chief Steve Addington may be leaving. And, Dale Earnhardt Jr tells us about his worst job! |
| 10/17/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as co-host. Bank of America 500 winners Matt Kenseth and Jack Roush join us along with Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon and John Andretti. |
| 10/17/11 |
Garage Pass The racing community is in mourning following the death of Indy 500 winner Dan Wheldon...Jimmie Johnson was watching as well and says Indy cars don't belong on those type of ovals. Matt Kenseth wins at Charlotte and quietly moves up the point standings. And, there was a bit of a cat fight at the speedway! |
| 10/14/11 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart smokes the field winning the pole for the Bank of America 500. Car owner Richard Childress says he'll field three teams in 2012. Dale Earnhardt Jr isn't mad about losing Charlotte in May when he ran out of gas during the final lap. And, a little girl asked Jimmie Johnson a pointed question! |
| 10/13/11 |
Garage Pass At Charlotte Motor Speedway, Jimmie Johnson is concerned about bad luck. Richard Childress said he had a deal put together to keep Clint Bowyer. Dale Earnhardt Jr talks about his one main goal before the end of the season. And, Carl Edwards learned back in May never to slide a car through the grass! |
| 10/13/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett McMillan and guests preview the Chase as it heads into Charlotte. |
| 10/12/11 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr. says never doubt the 48 team. David Reutimann does not know what to expect in 2012 from new teammate Clint Bowyer. Kasey Kahne is trying hard to get Red Bull Racing a win. And, magazine cover boy Jimmie Johnson does not believe in the Sports Illustrated curse! |
| 10/11/11 |
Garage Pass Clint Bowyer tells us when he knew he probably wasn't going to stay with RCR. Danica Patrick says there is one thing stopping her from figuring out which Cup races she'll run in 2012. Jimmie Johnson on snapping his 21-race losing skid. And, Brad Keselowski on Talladega's 100-thousand dollar offer to the drivers! |
| 10/10/11 |
Fast Talk PRN's Doug Rice and special co-host Kasey Kahne are joined by Kansas winner Jimmie Johnson, live from the Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway. |
| 10/10/11 |
Garage Pass At Kansas Speedway, Jimmie Johnson comes up big. Carl Edwards pulls a rabbit out of his hat to finish fifth and lead the points. Jack Roush isn't about to give up on finding sponsorship for David Ragan's team for next season. And, the words Clint Bowyer had to eat! |
| 10/7/11 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr says it's not too late to get back into the championship hunt. Clint Bowyer signs with MWR and tells us he was surprised RCR didn't work with him and sponsor 5 Hour Energy. Roush could cut back to three teams. And, Carl Edwards would love for the media to ride with him during a race! |
| 10/6/11 |
Garage Pass Kevin Harvick is sorry RCR is going to lose Clint Bowyer to MWR. Brian Vickers hopes Red Bull will remain in NASCAR in some form. Jimmie Johnson is leaning on prior Chase experience to battle back to the top of the points. And, growing up in Missouri, Carl Edwards talks about the pick-up truck that would help him train for racing NASCAR! |
| 10/5/11 |
Garage Pass Cup drivers wrap up a two day test at Phoenix...we hear from Kyle Busch and Kasey Kahne. Carl Edwards hopes his pit road speeding penalty at Dover doesn't come back to haunt him. And, Jeff Gordon answers the question...Is testing at a new track the same as if your wife rearranged the furniture? |
| 10/5/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guest host Jim Noble is joined by Ben White and Jeff Gluck. |
| 10/4/11 |
Garage Pass New points leader Kevin Harvick explains why he doesn't believe any Chase driver will break away from the pack. Jeff Gordon on today's Phoenix test. Reed Sorenson is out and Brian Vickers is in for Turner Motorsports' Nationwide Series team. And, Jimmie Johnson and Carl Edwards needle each other after both lost to Kurt Busch at Dover. |
| 10/3/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Jeff Hammond as co-host...Dover winner Kurt Busch calls in... |
| 10/3/11 |
Garage Pass Kurt Busch wins at Dover beating his arch rival Jimmie Johnson, but it was Johnson who climbed back into title contention. Matt Kenseth also gains with a fifth place finish. Goodyear and NASCAR re-up. And, Richard Childress doesn't give his Grandson's a break! |
| 9/30/11 |
Garage Pass At Dover, Tony Stewart is on a roll but doesn't know why. Jimmie Johnson says yelling and cursing at his Crew Chief at New Hampshire was no big deal. Several Chevys are in the pink. Michael Waltrip joins Fox TV. And, Matt Kenseth updates us on his wife Katie's condition after her Monday racing wreck. |
| 9/29/11 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin is seeing a Sports Psychologist. Kasey Kahne will soon get behind the wheel of a Hendrick car. Jimmie Johnson looks to bounce back at Dover. And, Joey Logano tries kicking field goals! |
| 9/28/11 |
Garage Pass NASCAR has released the 2012 Sprint Cup Series schedule. Matt Kenseth blames himself for his wife's racing accident. Patti Petty is being treated for Parkinson's disease. And, Kyle Busch is tired of playing the bad guy! |
| 9/28/11 |
Garage Pass NASCAR has released the 2012 Sprint Cup Series schedule. Matt Kenseth blames himself for his wife's racing accident. Patti Petty is being treated for Parkinson's disease. And, Kyle Busch is tired of playing the bad guy! |
| 9/28/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett McMillan's guests are Kenny Bruce of Scene Daily.com, and Ryan McGee of ESPN.com. |
| 9/27/11 |
Garage Pass Matt Kenseth’s wife is suffers a broken shoulder blade following a charity race practice crash. Kevin Harvick and Dale Earnhardt Jr. on their New Hampshire frustrations. And, Tony Stewart can’t hold back the sarcasm! |
| 9/26/11 |
Fast Talk This week Steve Richards fills in for Doug Rice. Jeff Hammond co-hosts...Crew Chief for Sylvania 300 winner Tony Stewart, Darian Grubb calls in... |
| 9/26/11 |
Garage Pass The roles reversed at New Hampshire as Tony Stewart wins his second straight race in the Chase. The "Biff" gets a boost with a third place finish. Sunday was a down day for many Chase contenders. And, why Brad Keselowski wants to show off his latest award! |
| 9/23/11 |
Garage Pass At New Hampshire, Kevin Harvick says he came to win. Talking fuel mileage with Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Could Red Bull Racing stick around? And, Carl Edwards goes lobster fishing! |
| 9/22/11 |
Garage Pass Clint Bowyer hints he may soon be joining Michael Waltrip Racing. After what he saw as a lack of racing etiquette, Tony Stewart is going to do the same...and Carl Edwards doesn't blame him. And, we find out which driver Brad Keselowski believes carries the most Chase pressure. |
| 9/21/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are Nate Ryan of USA Today, and Rick Allen of Speed. |
| 9/21/11 |
Garage Pass NASCAR makes a pair of restrictor plate rule changes for Talladega that may reduce tandem racing, but Jimmie Johnson says he likes the two-car drafts. Dale Earnhardt Jr gets a new 2012 paint scheme and felt like they could rebound in the Chase. Michael Waltrip Racing gets a new Technical Director. And, why Tony Stewart's beer of choice is Schlitz! |
| 9/20/11 |
Garage Pass Richard Childress Racing Competition Director Scott Miller leaves the team. RCR driver Clint Bowyer says no matter what happens he and Childress will remain friends. Tony Stewart ties Mark Martin on NASCAR's all-time wins list. Following this season, AMP Energy will no longer be a primary sponsor on the 88. And, Dale Earnhardt Jr. jokes about Paul Menard's alleged intentional spin-out! |
| 9/19/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as co-host...They break down the first race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup... |
| 9/19/11 |
Garage Pass In a fuel mileage nail biter, Tony Stewart wins at Chicagoland. Kevin Harvick and Dale Earnhardt Jr saved just enough gas to finish second and third respectively. We check the points after Chase race number one...and, Carl Edwards makes fun of Paul Menard! |
| 9/16/11 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson enters the Chase in sixth, but explains why he wanted to be first. Contract talks continue between Clint Bowyer and Michael Waltrip Racing. Jeff Gordon wonders if Paul Menard spun out on purpose in the closing laps at Richmond giving teammate Kevin Harvick a better shot to win...which he did. Harvick and Menard weigh in. And, Dale Earnhardt Jr on what he would have done had he not made the Chase! |
| 9/15/11 |
Garage Pass Several feuds could brew in the Chase, but Matt Kenseth is glad he's not apart of it. Kevin Harvick on why the first 26 races don't matter. Last year's Chicago winner, David Reutimann, on why the victory was different. And, to Brad Keselowski the Chase is like a box of crayons! |
| 9/14/11 |
Garage Pass Richard Petty Motorsports is no longer interested in signing Clint Bowyer. At Texas Motor Speedway, Jimmie Johnson talks about Kurt Busch and believes their feud is over. Danica Patrick on which Cup tracks she may drive next year. And, Clint Bowyer on his so-called contract demands! |
| 9/14/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett McMillan's guests are David Newton of ESPN.com, and Tom Jensen of Speed.com |
| 9/13/11 |
Garage Pass Is RCR about to lose Clint Bowyer? Kurt Busch apologizes to a reporter. Denny Hamlin heads into the Chase without any pressure to win it. Austin Dillon to drive the 3-car. And, what made Carl Edwards tell Brad Keselowski to "screw off"! |
| 9/12/11 |
Fast Talk Doug Rice is joined by co-host Hermie Sadler from the Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway to size up the Chase for 2011. Joe Menzer of NASCAR.com is the guest. |
| 9/12/11 |
Garage Pass Kevin Harvick gains momentum headed into the Chase with a win at Richmond. Despite driving a beat up 88-car at Richmond, Dale Earnhardt Jr. wasn't worried about making the Chase. Kurt Busch and Jimmie Johnson tangle again. And, why drivers had to make room for Matt Kenseth in the Richmond Media Center! |
| 9/9/11 |
Garage Pass Kevin Harvick Incorporated to go away at the end of the season. Clint Bowyer probably won't be back at RCR next year. Dale Earnhardt Jr says he'll drive "naturally" at Richmond as the Chase drivers will be set. NASCAR remembers 9-11. And, why Bowyer hopes NOT to finish sixth! |
| 9/8/11 |
Garage Pass NASCAR drivers visit the White House. Tony Stewart would love to hire Mark Martin. And, What's the one thing Ryan Newman's spotter says that makes him cringe? |
| 9/7/11 |
O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Lee Spencer from Foxsports.com and Reid Spencer from Sporting News to the O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters... |
| 9/7/11 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr. has some work to do at Richmond. Jeff Gordon moves into sole possession of third place on NASCAR's all-time wins list. Last year's Chase drivers go to the White House; however Greg Biffle explains why he couldn't. And, why Jimmie Johnson wished there were more reporters in Atlanta's media center! |
| 9/6/11 |
Garage Pass In an epic battle between teammates, Jeff Gordon holds off Jimmie Johnson to win at Atlanta. Last year's Chase drivers will be at the White House Wednesday, however four guys including Tony Stewart can't make the trip. And, Jack Roush is back flying solo! |
| 9/5/11 |
Fast Talk Atlanta prepares to run on Tuesday, and where will Clint Bowyer wind up. Guest hosts Rick Allen and Mr. Bill welcome Darrell Waltrip, Doug Rice, and Atlanta Motor Speedway's Ed Clark to Fast Talk. |
| 9/5/11 |
Garage Pass NASCAR President Mike Helton on the postponement of the race here at Atlanta. Jeff Burton and Joey Logano find ways to pass the time. Tony Stewart has a driver in mind to run the Cup races Danica Patrick won't. And, Hall of Fame Crew Chief Dale Inman tells a funny story about the last race Richard Petty ever ran which was in 1992 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. |
| 9/2/11 |
Garage Pass At Atlanta, Tony Stewart is the bubble-boy. Kyle Busch on racing for a million dollars in the Sprint Summer Showdown. The 2010 Chase drivers have been invited to the White House but four have turned it down including Kevin Harvick who explains why. And, Brian Vickers goes to the Atlanta aquarium to swim with the sharks! |
| 9/1/11 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr. inks a new five year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports...negotiated by Dale's sister Kelly. When it comes to contract talks, Clint Bowyer says the media can be a detriment. Kurt Busch visits Washington State. And, while at Wrigley Field, why Jimmie Johnson chose NOT to sing Take Me Out to the Ballgame! |
| 8/31/11 |
Garage Pass Brian Vickers had hoped Red Bull by now would have sold the team. Robbie Gordon has Danica's number. Jeff Gordon on Bristol pit road speeding. And, Brad Keselowski wants to ride a three-wheel scooter! |
| 8/30/11 |
O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are Dustin Long of Landmark Newspapers, and Bob Pockrass of Scene Daily. |
| 8/30/11 |
Garage Pass Clint Bowyer is amused by the some of the rumors over his contract talks. Kentucky Speedway takes major steps to improve traffic flow and parking. Testing wraps up in Phoenix. Several tracks feel some of the brunt of Hurricane Irene. And, Jimmie Johnson throws out the first pitch at a Cubs game! |
| 8/29/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as co host. Nate Ryan from USA Today calls in... |
| 8/29/11 |
Garage Pass Brad Keselowski wins at Bristol. Carl Edwards is among four drivers who are now locked into the Chase. Kyle Busch becomes the all-time Nationwide Series winner. Dale Earnhardt Jr says it's only days before he'll sign a new contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports. And, in Bristol's Victory Lane, Keselowski regrets climbing on his race car! |
| 8/26/11 |
Garage Pass At Bristol, Dale Earnhardt Jr and Tony Stewart talk about Danica Patrick. Kyle Busch says he and Elliott Sadler are good after their Truck Series dust up...while Kevin Harvick has a warning for Busch. And, what Jimmie Johnson learned after getting wrecked last year at Bristol by Juan Pablo Montoya! |
| 8/25/11 |
Garage Pass Danica Patrick makes it official...she's coming to NASCAR full time beginning next season. Bristol is heating up already between Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick. And, why Kyle blames Joe Gibbs Racing GM JD Gibbs on why he's not getting as upset at what happens on the racetrack! |
| 8/24/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Media Rountable with host Brett McMillan |
| 8/24/11 |
Garage Pass Danica Patrick's press conference has been postponed, and Carl Edwards won't speculate. Kevin Harvick's take on Danica's apparent announcement she's move to NASCAR full time. Denny Hamlin is realistic about his Chase chances. Trevor Bayne gets a new Nationwide Series Crew Chief and hopes a new sponsor. And, Juan Pablo Montoya can sure drive the little white ball! |
| 8/23/11 |
Garage Pass In a North Carolina courtroom, Kyle Busch pleads guilty to speeding. Dale Earnhardt Jr says he hasn't talked with Danica Patrick on her future plans as a press conference is set for Wednesday in Phoenix. We wrap-up the Boris Said-Greg Biffle controversy. And, Ryan Newman on why Biffle should have reminded Said he was mad at Boris from LAST year! |
| 8/22/11 |
Fast Talk Hosts Doug Rice and Kyle Petty are joined by Michigan winner Kyle Busch, and Bristol Motor Speedway's Jerry Caldwell, and Atlanta Motor Speedway's Ed Clark. |
| 8/22/11 |
Garage Pass At Michigan, Kyle Busch grabs his fourth win of the season. Denny Hamlin's tough Sunday now makes him a long shot to make the Chase. Marcos Ambrose overcomes adversity to finally win in Montreal. And, for NFL and Michigan football star Desmond Howard wasn't scared to go 150! |
| 8/19/11 |
Garage Pass At Michigan, Dale Earnhardt Jr is mum on Danica while in Montreal, Patrick still says there's nothing new to report. Boris Said is still a bit sideways over Greg Biffle as the "Biff" wins the pole at MIS. Clint Bowyer admits his contract talks are a distraction. And, Carl Edwards has a Montreal co-pilot and a maybe a BIG problem! |
| 8/18/11 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart plays coy about Danica Patrick moving to NASCAR full time. Joey Logano talks about Danica having to make it in stock cars without the aid of testing. Dale Earnhardt Jr remains confident headed into the final four races before the Chase. More Greg Biffle on Boris Said. And, Jack Roush tried to get some free hats! |
| 8/17/11 |
Garage Pass It appears Danica IS coming to NASCAR full time. Greg Biffle and Boris Said talk and have buried the hatchet. Joe Gibbs says Joey Logano's job is safe. And, Brad Keselowski interrupts his Watkins Glen post-race press conference to watch Boris and the Biff! |
| 8/17/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett McMillan's guests are David Newton of ESPN.com, and Kenny Bruce of SceneDaily.com. |
| 8/16/11 |
Garage Pass Boris Said wants to beat on Greg Biffle! Watkins Glen winner Marcos Ambrose talks momentum. Brad Keselowski explains why it was easy not to think about pushing the brake pedal with his broken left ankle. And, what made Joe Gibbs Racing President JD Gibbs Exasperated! |
| 8/15/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice and co-host Kenny Wallace talk about the race at Watkins Glen... |
| 8/15/11 |
Garage Pass Marcos Ambrose finally gets his first Sprint Cup victory taking the checkered flag at Watkins Glen. Brad Keselowski talks about his second place finish. Denny Hamlin on his big wreck. And, Jeff Gordon is inducted into the "Legends of the Glen" |
| 8/12/11 |
Garage Pass At Watkins Glen, Jimmie Johnson is still mad at Kurt Busch while Busch says he has no problem moving on from last Sunday at Pocono. Joe Gibbs tells us he really didn't think Carl Edwards would leave Roush for JGR. Juan Pablo Montoya on losing two crew members after they were arrested this week. And, Kevin Harvick throws out the first pitch at Yankee stadium! |
| 8/11/11 |
Garage Pass When it comes to road courses, Jeff Burton says he's not going to take it anymore! Trevor Bayne may have been up for Carl Edwards 99 car if he had left Roush-Fenway but Trevor says he's not unhappy Edwards is staying. NASCAR suspends two Montoya crewmen for drug trafficking. And, Dale Earnhardt Jr explains why he hates road course racing! |
| 8/11/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are Jim Utter and Nate Ryan. |
| 8/10/11 |
Garage Pass Joey Logano talks about the rumors Carl Edwards could have taken over the 20-car. Two Earnhardt-Ganassi team members are busted for trafficking marijuana. A BIG change at Pocono Raceway. Brad Keselowski has a super-sub for this weekend's Nationwide Series race. And, the man who founded Pocono Raceway also packs heat! |
| 8/9/11 |
Garage Pass Is RCR about to re-sign Clint Bowyer? Juan Pablo Montoya expects to soon ink his new deal with Chip Ganassi. Ricky Stenhouse Jr admits he was upset with Carl Edwards at Iowa, but it wasn't due to bumping on the track. And, why Kyle Busch admires Brad Keselowski! |
| 8/8/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Phil Parsons as co-host. Iowa winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Ryan McGee from ESPN.com call in... |
| 8/8/11 |
Garage Pass Fractured ankle and all, Brad Keselowski wins at Pocono in a gusty performance. Kurt Busch and Jimmie Johnson have words following Sunday's race. And, Paul Menard's crew chief reveals something funny about the Brickyard 400 celebration! |
| 8/5/11 |
Garage Pass At Pocono, Carl Edwards explains why he chose to stay with Roush-Fenway Racing and the rumors about the money he was offered. Meanwhile, Jack Roush says money was not a factor. Brad Keselowski on his hard Road Atlanta testing crash. And, Regan Smith explains why he's not going to quit his day job! |
| 8/4/11 |
Garage Pass Carl Edwards re-signs with Jack Roush. Clint Bowyer says his new deal with Richard Childress is close at hand. Following a hard testing crash Wednesday, Brad Keselowski is out at Iowa. No more Nashville for NASCAR. And, Juan Pablo Montoya's communication is a-okay! |
| 8/3/11 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon believes the Carl Edwards contract talk has to be a distraction to the 99 team while Edwards disagreed. Meanwhile, Joey Logano tries to ignore talk of Edwards replacing him in the Home Depot car. Brad Keselowski suffers minor injuries in a Road Atlanta testing crash. And, Trevor Bayne's Indianapolis police escort! |
| 8/3/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are Rick Allen of Speed, and Tom Jensen of Speed.com. |
| 8/2/11 |
Garage Pass Reports say Danica Patrick is finalizing a deal to join Junior Motorsports full time in 2012...Dale Earnhardt Jr is hoping she does move to NASCAR. Greg Biffle says teammate Carl Edwards to make a decision soon on where he'll race. Stoic Paul Menard admits he finally got emotional over his Brickyard 400 win. And, concerning Paul's emotions, a reporter puts Menard on the spot! |
| 8/1/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Brett McMillan as co-host. Brickyard 400 winner Paul Menard calls in... |
| 8/1/11 |
Garage Pass Paul Menard wins the Brickyard 400 for his Dad. Carl Edwards is still mum on contract talks. Brad Keselowski wins what may have been the last Nationwide Series event at Lucas Oil Raceway. And, why Paul Menard says his buddy Regan Smith better be happy for him for winning at Indy! |
| 7/29/11 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson is still angry with Juan Pablo Montoya following New Hampshire. Michael Waltrip on his Nationwide Series driver Travis Pastrana breaking his foot. Jeff Burton says their poor performance wasn't all the fault of fired Crew Chief Todd Berrier. And, Kasey Kahne on his Sprint Car flip! |
| 7/28/11 |
Garage Pass Kasey Kahne's 2012 Crew Chief is lined up at Hendrick Motorsports. NASCAR President Mike Helton says they're not trying to regulate rivalries. David Ragan is still optimistic he and sponsor UPS will be back with Roush-Fenway Racing next season. And, Bruton Smith on recent rumors he may buy Indianapolis Motor Speedway! |
| 7/27/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are Jeff Gluck and Bruce Martin. The host is Brett McMillan. |
| 7/27/11 |
Garage Pass Former Roush-Fenway driver Kurt Busch explains what Carl Edwards might expect if he becomes a lame duck driver. Todd Barrier knows RCR firing him as Jeff Burton's Crew Chief was all about business. And, why Kevin Harvick is big fan of Twitter! |
| 7/26/11 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon talks about his just completed trip to Africa. Trevor Bayne hopes to soon find out the cause of his mystery illness. Scott Speed has a new part-time ride. NASCAR's Brian France continues his legal maneuvers stemming from his divorce. And, Carl Edwards on that Nashville pre-race prayer! |
| 7/25/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Jeff Hammond as co-host. Dale Jarrett calls in... |
| 7/25/11 |
Garage Pass Kasey Kahne walks away from a violent Sprint Car wreck in Pennsylvania. Carl Edwards dominates Nashville, again. Jeff Burton has a new crew chief. And, in case you missed it, the most unforgettable pre-race prayer! |
| 7/22/11 |
Garage Pass At Nashville, points leader Elliott Sadler looks for redemption. Driver Michael Annett pleads guilty to driving while impaired and receives sentencing from a North Carolina judge. ESPN's Nationwide Series TV ratings are up. And, Tony Stewart and his foul-mouthed parrot! |
| 7/21/11 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch's court date for his 128-mile per hour speeding ticket is postponed...and brother Kurt says Kyle will learn from his mistake. Jeff Gordon says their New Hampshire electrical issues may help the 24 team. Ford will not switch to the Mustang in Cup. And, with 10 laps to go and the leader in sight, why Crew Chief Tony Gibson would choose his Ryan Newman over any other. |
| 7/20/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters This week's guest host is Jim Noble. |
| 7/20/11 |
Garage Pass Is Kevin Harvick on "double-secret" probation for attempting to punch Kyle Busch? Harvick and NASCAR's Robin Pemberton weigh in. Jeff Gordon is in Africa. Ryan Newman's New Hampshire modified win has been taken away by NASCAR. And, why you probably won't find Clint Bowyer on the golf course this off weekend! |
| 7/19/11 |
Garage Pass Juan Pablo Montoya gets a new Crew Chief. Carl Edwards tries to squash rumors he's signed with Joe Gibbs Racing. Dale Earnhardt Jr on his 15th place finish at New Hampshire. And, Ryan Newman tries to explain why the number 39 is not unlucky. |
| 7/18/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kasey Kahne as co-host...New Hampshire winner Ryan Newman and Tim Considine from Sprint calls in... |
| 7/18/11 |
Garage Pass Stewart-Haas Racing rocks the Granite State and Ryan Newman and Tony Stewart start and finish 1-2 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Kyle Busch gets his 100th career NASCAR victory. Reports say AJ Allmendinger has a new Crew Chief. And, Track Owner Bruton Smith takes a shot at the President of Michigan Speedway! |
| 7/15/11 |
Garage Pass In the midst of a four-race slump, Dale Earnhardt Jr tries to remain positive. NASCAR President Mike Helton and SMI CEO Bruton Smith on last weekend's issues at Kentucky Speedway. Teammates have the front row for Sunday's race. And, Clint Bowyer won at New Hampshire last fall however jokes about his teams' postrace penalty. |
| 7/14/11 |
Garage Pass Carl Edwards says his contract talks with Roush-Fenway Racing won't be a distraction. Dale Earnhardt Jr, who wants to stay with Hendrick Motorsports, isn't concerned about how much money he'll get paid. June was another losing month for the NASCAR Hall of Fame. And, Edwards is puzzled with how a fan asked for his autograph! |
| 7/13/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett McMillan's guests are Rick Allen of Speed and Kenny Bruce of Scenedaily.com |
| 7/13/11 |
Garage Pass More with Dale Earnhardt Jr on his contract extension negotiations with Hendrick Motorsports. The races at Indy may be getting a new title sponsor. Track owner Bruton Smith on rumors Kentucky Speedway may be repaved. And, Jimmie Johnson and Kasey Kahne shoot ESPN promos. |
| 7/12/11 |
Garage Pass Speedway Motorsports to make good on Kentucky tickets. Like many fans at Kentucky Speedway, Denny Hamlin says he was stuck in traffic as well. Clint Bowyer on Kansas repaving. And, Track Owner Bruton Smith may have the perfect way to thank Darrell Waltrip for helping with the original design of Kentucky Speedway! |
| 7/11/11 |
Fast Talk Guest co-host Jeff Hammond joins Doug Rice with special guests Kyle Busch and SMI President Marcus Smith. |
| 7/11/11 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr is working on a new contract extension with car owner Rick Hendrick. Kyle Busch approaches 100 NASCAR victories. Ryan Newman on Kentucky Speedway's traffic issues. And, Dale Jr sticks up for teammate Jimmie Johnson after the Junior Nation gets upset at Johnson for pitting late at Daytona leaving the 88 all by himself. |
| 7/8/11 |
Garage Pass At Kentucky Speedway, Jeff Gordon would love to win his fourth inaugural Sprint Cup race...but so would his teammate Jimmie Johnson. As Roush-Fenway Racing works to re-sign sponsor UPS, David Ragan focuses on what he can do. And, SMI Track Owner Bruton Smith has a Kentucky Speedway traffic report! |
| 7/7/11 |
Garage Pass Clint Bowyer says it would be special to win the inaugural Sprint Cup Series race at Kentucky Speedway. Tony Stewart talks about how bumpy the Kentucky mile-and-a-half is. Kevin Harvick agrees with NASCAR moving the Indy Nationwide Series race to the Brickyard. And, what Carl Edwards won't autograph! |
| 7/6/11 |
O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett's guests are Lee Spencer and Reid Spencer. |
| 7/6/11 |
Garage Pass The Nationwide Series will race at the Brickyard. Danica Patrick on what will go into her decision whether to move to NASCAR full time or not. David Ragan says he's not worried about his future with Roush-Fenway Racing. Joey Logano has a very interesting experience! And, Dale Earnhardt Jr admits he doesn't party in Daytona like he used to! |
| 7/5/11 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr was hopping mad after Daytona. Jack Roush hopes David Ragan's win will help re-sign sponsor UPS. This weekend's inaugural race at Kentucky Speedway is a sellout! And, Joey Logano and Matt Kenseth agree...air conditioning in a race car is not necessary! |
| 7/4/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice talks with Daytona winner David Ragan. We also preview the first ever Sprint Cup Race at Kentucky Speedway. Darrell Waltrip, Bruton Smith, Rusty Wallace and Kentucky Speedway General Manager Mark Simendinger join in... |
| 7/4/11 |
Garage Pass After losing NASCAR's Superbowl in February, David Ragan comes back to conquer Daytona. Matt Kenseth says he wasn't upset finishing second to Ragan. Greg Biffle on the Fourth of July. And, the Daytona honorary starter is an Astronaut who is afraid of heights! |
| 7/1/11 |
Garage Pass At Daytona, Dale Earnhardt Jr talks about the 10th anniversary of his July win just months after his Dad lost his life. Tony Stewart says he'll continue wrecking drivers who block him. Kurt Busch goes public with his upcoming divorce. It's the King's birthday! And, after winning the Daytona 500, Trevor Bayne talks about all his new texting friends! |
| 6/30/11 |
Garage Pass At Daytona, Trevor Bayne still can't believe he won the 500. Kyle Busch explains why he shook Kevin Harvick's hand following Sonoma...and Harvick isn't sure what to think. Carl Edwards says no new news on his contract. And, would Jeff Burton like to trade places with an NFL wide receiver for just one play? |
| 6/29/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are Dustin Long and Tom Jensen. |
| 6/29/11 |
Garage Pass Free agent Clint Bowyer wants to stay with RCR. Kasey Kahne wants to test the 5-car. Juan Pablo Montoya on a new contract with Ganassi Racing. Plus, Carl Edwards picks on Jeff Gordon! |
| 6/28/11 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr is about to sign a new contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports. When it comes to their run-in at Sonoma, Brian Vickers doesn't believe NASCAR should get involved and Tony Stewart stands by what he did and said. And Jeff Gordon didn't go to Victory Lane Sunday to apologize to Kurt Busch! |
| 6/27/11 |
Fast Talk Kurt Busch talks about his Infineon win, plus Doug Rice and Phil Parsons are joined by Bucyrus 200 winner Reed Sorenson. |
| 6/27/11 |
Garage Pass At Sonoma, Kurt Busch is King of the Road. Dale Earnhardt Jr suffers a set back. Tony Stewart dumps Brian Vickers so Vickers returned the favor. And, John Ratzenberger, the actor known for playing Cliff Claven on the TV Show "Cheers" is the Grand Marshall at Infineon Raceway, and says he was a race fan at an early age! |
| 6/24/11 |
Garage Pass At Sonoma, California, does Juan Pablo Montoya need to win to have any hope of making the Chase? Marcos Ambrose has put last year's Infineon Raceway disappointment behind him. Following their Michigan incident, Dale Earnhardt Jr says he and teammate Mark Martin are okay. And Clint Bowyer on the potential of the Harvick-Busch rivalry heating up again! |
| 6/23/11 |
Garage Pass Car Owner Jack Roush really wants to keep Carl Edwards in his camp. Marcos Ambrose works to hide his road racing secrets. Kurt Busch gets in some pre-Sonoma testing. And, is Ryan Newman smarter than a fifth grader? |
| 6/22/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Oil pans, sponsor casualties, and a preview of Infineon with host Brett McMillan. |
| 6/22/11 |
Garage Pass Could Tony Stewart be getting back his old Crew Chief? Could Mark Martin get involved with Red Bull Racing? Jack Roush wished he had taken a closer look at those Joe Gibbs Racing unapproved oil pans. And, why Dale Earnhardt Jr. is not a big fan of water parks! |
| 6/21/11 |
Garage Pass Red Bull racing General Manager Jay Frey is optimistic they can find investors and stay in the sport. JD Gibbs says the focus is on their current teams and not free-agent Carl Edwards. Meanwhile, the JGR Crew Chiefs are fined for those unapproved oil pans at Michigan. And, when it came to Richard Childress punching Kyle Busch at Kansas...Jack Roush sides with RC! |
| 6/20/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Phil Parsons as co-host...Jenna Fryer from the Associated Press calls in... |
| 6/20/11 |
Garage Pass Finally, Denny Hamlin hammers home a win. JD Gibbs says bringing unapproved oil pans to the track was their fault. Dale Earnhardt Jr. was not happy with teammate Mark Martin. And, a Father's Day funny from Marcos Ambrose! |
| 6/17/11 |
Garage Pass Michigan International Speedway will be repaved. Kevin Harvick still has payback in mind for Kyle Busch but Kyle doesn't seem to care. Dale Earnhardt Jr looks to win on the third anniversary of his last Cup victory. And, will Martin Truex Jr shave his head? |
| 6/16/11 |
Garage Pass Charlotte Motor Speedway and Speedway Motorsports is once again suing local Governments for 80-million dollars...SMI Chairman Bruton Smith weighs in. Car Owner Jack Roush is feeling good about dethroning Jimmie Johnson as Champion. And, Darrell Waltrip explains why he buried the hatchet with arch-rival Cale Yarborough! |
| 6/15/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett McMillan's guests are Ray Dunlap of Speed, and Bruce Martin of SI.com. |
| 6/15/11 |
Garage Pass Darrell Waltrip was very nervous he would not make the NASCAR Hall of Fame's class of 2012. As Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick's probation expires, Brad Keselowski says Kyle has yet to make amends with him. And, Tony Stewart would like first dibs at signing F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton! |
| 6/14/11 |
Garage Pass NASCAR announces the 2012 class of inductees into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Joe Gibbs Racing will not appeal their Pocono penalties as Jimmie Johnson feels like Kyle Busch's team got off lightly. At Watkins Glen, Tony Stewart swaps rides with former F1 Champ Lewis Hamilton. And, why Jeff Gordon believes the best Crew Chief is one that's never happy! |
| 6/13/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Regan Smith as co-host. Pocono winner Jeff Gordon calls in... |
| 6/13/11 |
Garage Pass As Jeff Gordon celebrates career win number 84, NASCAR penalizes Kyle Busch's team for failing postrace inspection at Pocono. Kevin Harvick explains why he taunted Busch during the race. Edwards' point lead is cut dramatically. And, Gordon Crew Chief Alan Gustafson feels blessed to be with the four time champion. |
| 6/10/11 |
Garage Pass At Pocono, Richard Childress agrees NASCAR should have punished him for punching Kyle Busch, but did not apologize. Meanwhile, Busch says he never knew Childress would be out for him if he touched an RCR vehicle. Ryan Newman dodges questions about a secret 50K fine for punching Juan Pablo Montoya at Darlington. And, Jeff Burton wonders why Pocono is nicknamed "The Tricky Triangle"! |
| 6/9/11 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr is on a Jimmie Johnson kind of roll. Clint Bowyer wins the Prelude to a Dream dirt race. A number of fans want to help pay for Richard Childress' 150-thousand dollar fine for punching Kyle Busch. And, would Tony Stewart ever pave his Eldora dirt track? |
| 6/8/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett McMillan's guests are Bob Pockrass, and Ryan McGee. |
| 6/8/11 |
Garage Pass Danica Patrick says she probably won't decide on her future until after the season is over. Tonight, Tony Stewart hosts the seventh annual Prelude to the Dream dirt track race at Eldora Speedway in Ohio. NASCAR's TV ratings are up. And, Kurt Busch explains why the heat in a race car doesn't seem to bother him. |
| 6/7/11 |
Garage Pass Did NASCAR secretly fine Ryan Newman 50-thousand dollars for punching Juan Pablo Montoya at Darlington? Martin Truex Jr gets a new Crew Chief and Stewart-Haas Racing a new Competition Director. Trevor Bayne felt great after his top-five run in Chicago. And, Dale Earnhardt Jr and Denny Hamlin talk fuelish! |
| 6/7/11 |
Fast Talk Doug Rice and co-host Ray Evernham welcome guest Brad Keselowski, the winner in Kansas. |
| 6/6/11 |
Garage Pass NASCAR hits Car Owner Richard Childress with a big fine for punching Kyle Busch. Brad Keselowski is good to the last drop in Kansas. And, Brad says those drivers who like the 140-degree heat in their race car are probably not telling the truth! |
| 6/3/11 |
Garage Pass At Kansas Speedway, Dale Earnhardt Jr has a little pep in step and understands why so many of his fans were disappointed after losing at Charlotte. Greg Biffle is among the fastest and says it's a hot, slick track. Clint Bowyer takes part in a major fundraiser for Midwest tornado victims. And, Missourian Carl Edwards wants to win at Kansas before Jayhawk native Clint Bowyer! |
| 6/2/11 |
Garage Pass Jamie McMurray visits his hometown...tornado ravaged Joplin, Missouri. Dale Earnhardt Jr waits for Danica Patrick to make her next career move. And, Brian Vickers "drops in" to Daytona International Speedway! |
| 6/1/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett McMillan's guests are Dustin Long and Marty Snider. |
| 6/1/11 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr takes away positives even though his sponsor National Guard lost at Indy and Charlotte on the final lap. Elliott Sadler sues Richard Petty Motorsports. David Reutimann is among seven drivers testing at Kentucky Speedway. And, does Kevin Harvick need a Charlotte psychiatrist? |
| 5/31/11 |
Garage Pass Kevin Harvick says he felt like crap beating Dale Earnhardt Jr at Charlotte! Meanwhile, Dale Jr says his 88 team can't hang their heads over the loss. Jamie McMurray heads for tornado-stricken Joplin, Missouri. And, Larry the Cable Guy has a dispute with Darrell Waltrip! |
| 5/30/11 |
Fast Talk Doug Rice and Kyle Petty with Coca-Cola 600 winner Kevin Harvick. |
| 5/30/11 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr's tank goes dry giving Kevin Harvick the win in the Coca-Cola 600. And, Brad Keselowski pokes fun at Kyle Busch's recent speeding ticket. |
| 5/27/11 |
Garage Pass Brad Keselowski captures the pole position for Sunday's Coca-Cola 600. Carl Edwards looks to make it two-for-two at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Joe Gibbs hopes something good can come out of Kyle Busch's speeding incident. And, Dale Earnhardt Jr admits he's sped, but hasn't been caught! |
| 5/26/11 |
Garage Pass At Charlotte Motor Speedway, Kyle Busch apologizes for his 128mph speedway ticket. Trevor Bayne says doctors still don't know the cause of his double vision. Paul Menard injures his right foot but will still race in the Coca-Cola 600. And, Ryan Newman is disappointed in Kyle Busch. |
| 5/25/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett McMillan's guests are Rick Allen from Speed, and Bob Pockrass of Scene Daily.com. |
| 5/25/11 |
Garage Pass After being pulled for speeding 128mph in a 45mph zone, Kyle Busch issues an apology. Carl Edwards and Jack Roush keep Edwards' contract talks quiet. Jimmie Johnson feels bad for clipping a Jeff Gordon pit crew member. Trevor Bayne will be back on the track, but not at Charlotte. And, how Ryan Newman likes to have fun. |
| 5/24/11 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr and Rick Hendrick are working on a contract extension. Former F1 Champion Kimi Raikkonen makes his Nationwide Series debut this week at Charlotte, but doesn't know what his end game is in NASCAR. Bobby Allison on last night's induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. And, Kyle Petty recalls a great David Pearson-Richard Petty story! |
| 5/23/11 |
Fast Talk From the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, NC, Fast Talk presents four of the five inductees for 2011: Bud Moore, David Pearson, Bobby Allison, Ned Jarrett, and representing Lee Petty, Maurice Petty. Doug Rice is the host. |
| 5/23/11 |
Garage Pass Carl Edwards wins the All-Star race, slides through the grass and wrecks his car. Ricky Stenhouse Jr wins at Iowa. The second Hall of Fame class is set to be inducted and Ned Jarrett is happy to be a living member of the Hall. And, who is country music star Brad Paisley's favorite driver? |
| 5/20/11 |
Garage Pass At Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR Chairman Brian France explains why driver probation extends to Saturday night's Sprint All-Star Race. Two guys on probation, Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch weigh in. Tony Stewart celebrates the big 4-0. And, at the annual Pit Crew Competition, Denny Hamlin on his 11 guys finally being able to beat the 48! |
| 5/19/11 |
Garage Pass Remembering last year's All-Star Race, Kyle Busch knows he has no friends...even his teammates. Dale Earnhardt Jr on why NASCAR's All-Star is so much different than other sports. Carl Edwards says no news on his contract extension. And, Jeff Burton believes the All-Star Race needs a little tweaking! |
| 5/18/11 |
Garage Pass When it comes to "Have at it Boys", Jimmie Johnson says nobody really knows right now where the line is. Kyle Busch admits he and Kevin Harvick probably won't ever get along. This weekend, Carl Edwards does double duty in Charlotte and Iowa. And, Matt Kenseth gives Jack Roush grief about his age! |
| 5/18/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are Nate Ryan of USA Today, and Bob Dilner of Speed. The guest host is Jim Noble. |
| 5/17/11 |
Garage Pass ESPN will adopt a split-screen for NASCAR racing and Jimmie Johnson likes it. Dale Earnhardt Jr isn't concerned if he doesn't make the All-Star race big show. Marcos Ambrose is excited about his third place run at Dover. And, why Greg Biffle may want to join in the recent driver controversies! |
| 5/16/11 |
Fast Talk Guest host Mark Garrow is joined by co-host Kyle Petty, Dover winner Matt Kenseth, and Miss Sprint Cup, Page Duke. |
| 5/16/11 |
Garage Pass Matt Kenseth wins at Dover, his second victory of 2010. Jack Roush says Trevor Bayne's return in the All-Star race is not definite. And is Denny Hamlin thinking about changing sports? |
| 5/13/11 |
Garage Pass At Dover, the barbs continue between Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick and we montage all the best stuff! Kurt Busch feels like his voice is being heard at Penske Racing. And, Jeff Gordon was asked why have there been so many confrontations lately. |
| 5/12/11 |
Garage Pass More with Tony Stewart on "Have at it Boys". Dale Earnhardt Jr explains why he's not involved in scuffles like Harvick and Busch. Rick Hendrick is surprised by a generous donation by Stewart. And, Regan Smith made Darrell Waltrip look like a genius! |
| 5/12/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are Jim Utter and Ralph Sheheen. |
| 5/11/11 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr is happy NASCAR did not take away points from Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick. Tony Stewart wants more clarification as to just what is have-at-it-boys. Trevor Bayne to sit out another weekend. And, in a real fight between Harvick and Busch, who would Dale Jr pick to win? |
| 5/10/11 |
Garage Pass NASCAR hands down penalties to Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch stemming from their Darlington postrace run-in, and we hear from Richard Childress and JD Gibbs. No penalties for Ryan Newman or Juan Pablo Montoya, but neither one will admit if Ryan punched Juan in the NASCAR hauler. And, Regan Smith thinks he knows where he'll display his Southern 500 winners trophy. |
| 5/9/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kenny Wallace as co-host. We talk with Darlington winner Regan Smith and Kyle Petty calls in from his annual Charity Ride... |
| 5/9/11 |
Garage Pass Regan Smith is the latest Sprint Cup Series upset winner. Following another run-in, Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick point fingers at each other. And, Ryan Newman was asked, who gets dubbed the bad guy? |
| 5/6/11 |
Garage Pass Juan Pablo Montoya and Ryan Newman talk about their on-track feud at Richmond. Jeff Gordon says he doesn't want to be a crash test dummy. A top driver crashes during Darlington practice. And, Brad Keselowski's Darlington bathroom story! |
| 5/5/11 |
Garage Pass Trevor Bayne has been released from the hospital and Carl Edwards wishes him the best. Dale Earnhardt Jr on why he's not yet impressed with their season so far. And, what career Kyle Petty's Mom Lynda really him to pursue! |
| 5/4/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters This week's guests are Lee Spencer and Reid Spencer. |
| 5/4/11 |
Garage Pass AJ Allemdinger weighs in on the demise of Osama Bin Laden. NASCAR CEO Brian France tells ESPN he's concerned about rising gasoline prices. MWR makes major crew changes for Martin Truex Jr. And, Jimmie Johnson gets yelled at by former Bears coach Mike Ditka! |
| 5/3/11 |
Garage Pass NASCAR CEO Brian France stops by ESPN's studios to talk about a variety of issues. Drivers tweet on the death of Osama Bin Laden. A Goodyear tire test at Indianapolis and Kurt Busch explains what he's looking for. Denny Hamlin wins a golf trophy. And, Clint Bowyer isn't a fan of Twitter! |
| 5/2/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kenny Wallace as co-host. NASCAR President Mike Helton calls in... |
| 5/2/11 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch takes a big step toward solidifying s spot in the Chase. Denny Hamlin says he's not complaining about a second place finish at Richmond. Kasey Kahne says his recently operated on knee feels okay. And, at a Chicago Bulls game, Kyle Busch jokes with a Dale Earnhardt Jr fan! |
| 4/29/11 |
Garage Pass From Richmond, Joey Logano shoots down rumors of a Joe Gibbs Racing Crew Chief swap. Juan Pablo Montoya is working on a contract extension with Chip Ganassi. Jimmie Johnson explains why Richmond is so important. And, Dale Earnhardt would have turned 60 today, and Michael Waltrip tells the story of why Dale shaved off his trademark mustache! |
| 4/28/11 |
Garage Pass Trevor Bayne is back in a Charlotte hospital and will not race this weekend at Richmond. Meanwhile, Bayne and the rumors he may replace David Ragan next season. Denny Hamlin doesn't believe a tough finish to 2010 has anything to do with their 2011 season woes. And, Kyle Busch rides in on a horse to save the day! |
| 4/27/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are David Newton, and Bruce Martin. |
| 4/27/11 |
Garage Pass Could there soon be a Crew Chief swap at Joe Gibbs Racing? Kyle Busch talks about how Denny Hamlin is feeling about his team. Clint Bowyer says he's close to a new contract extension with RCR. Which drivers will take part in next week's Indy tire test. And, Carl Edwards and Jack Roush remember when Carl got the "Greg Biffle speech!" |
| 4/26/11 |
Garage Pass Carl Edwards says his goal is to finish his career with Roush-Fenway Racing. Trevor Bayne isn't frustrated he won't be running the Cup race at Richmond. Jeremy Mayfield is in the "doghouse" again. And, Jeff Gordon isn't sure attending technical meetings is a good thing! |
| 4/25/11 |
Fast Talk This week's co-host is Kyle Petty, and guests are Justin Algaier and sports writer Bob Pockrass. |
| 4/25/11 |
Garage Pass In Nashville, Edwards beats Busch...Barely. And Michael Waltrip gets slapped around in a new Tums commercial. |
| 4/22/11 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch is closing in on the top spot in the Nationwide Series points race, and Jeff Gordon lends his voice to an animated car. |
| 4/21/11 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr. is happy to take one for the team, Jimmie Johnson's new number, and Jack Roush hands out a compliment....sort of. |
| 4/20/11 |
O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett's guests are Wendy Venturini of Speed, and Dustin Long of Landmark Newspapers |
| 4/20/11 |
Garage Pass Darrell Waltrip comments about the possibility of being inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Carl Edwards talks about restrictor plate racing, and Joey Logano on the new boxier cars. |
| 4/19/11 |
Garage Pass Clint Bowyer explains the one thing that bothered him about losing to Jimmie Johnson at Talladega. Johnson talks about how he and Dale Earnhardt Jr worked so well together. Jeff Gordon felt sick at Talladega, but not in the race car. And, Dale Jr on Jimmie giving him the Talladega checkered flag. |
| 4/18/11 |
Fast Talk From the Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway, host Doug Rice is joined by guests Bobby Labonte and Rick Hendrick. |
| 4/18/11 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr pushes teammate Jimmie Johnson to the win at Talladega. Clint Bowyer finishes second in a record-tying closest finish. Following the race, Jimmie explains why he gave Junior the checkered flag. |
| 4/15/11 |
Garage Pass At Talladega, Clint Bowyer says Sunday's race could get wild on the radio. Trevor Bayne doesn't believe he'll have a problem finding a willing drafting partner. Jimmie Johnson isn't concerned he hasn't won yet in 2011. And, why Funny Car Champ John Force doesn't believe he could drive a stock car! |
| 4/14/11 |
Garage Pass Reports say Greg Biffle has signed a new contract extension with Roush-Fenway Racing...but he explains why free agent drivers are having to accept less money. Heading to Talladega, Dale Earnhardt Jr doesn't like the two-car drafts. The list of 25 possible Hall of Fame inductees will be named next week. And, Ryan Newman isn't about to razz his boss about where they are in points. |
| 4/13/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are Tom Jensen of Speed.com, and Jeff Gluck of SBNation.com. |
| 4/13/11 |
Garage Pass Jeff Burton hopes he's the next driver to break a long losing streak. First Lady Michelle Obama teams up in part with NASCAR. Doctors will know next week what kind of bug bit Trevor Bayne which sent him to the hospital. And, twin fans of Denny Hamlin! |
| 4/12/11 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr isn't sure if a win is just around the corner. Trevor Bayne will run the Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway now that he has sponsorship. NASCAR loses a court case involving a private plane crash. And, the driver who is a sponsored by a duck, hits a bird! |
| 4/11/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as co-host...Texas winner Matt Kenseth and Top Drag Racer Antron Brown call in... |
| 4/11/11 |
Garage Pass Matt Kenseth snaps his 76 race losing skid. Clint Bowyer feels like the 33-team is on the upswing. Trevor Bayne is back home after being seen at a Charlotte hospital for a bug bite. And, why Carl Edwards almost couldn't "stomach" Saturday night's Texas race! |
| 4/8/11 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin really needs a third straight win at Texas. Jeff Burton and Jeff Gordon reflect on their 2010 Texas tiff. Dale Earnhardt Jr on why he didn't try and take Kevin Harvick out for the win at Martinsville. And, Clint Bowyer is home on the range! |
| 4/7/11 |
Garage Pass At Texas, Kevin Harvick guns for three-in-a-row, but he's not overconfident. Dale Earnhardt Jr looks to break a 99-race losing streak. Kyle Busch has been impressed by Kimi Raikkonen. Jeff Burton makes his 900th NASCAR at Texas. And, Harvick on the Burton-Gordon pushing match here at Texas last fall! |
| 4/6/11 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson apologizes to NASCAR. Brian France says it's great for NASCAR when Dale Earnhardt Jr runs well. And, one thing Greg Biffle must ask himself before he signs a new contract with Roush-Fenway. |
| 4/6/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett McMillan's guests are Nate Ryan of USA Today and Kenny Bruce of SceneDaily.com. |
| 4/5/11 |
Garage Pass Is Dale Earnhardt Jr back? Car Owner Richard Childress on Dale's near miss at Martinsville. Denny Hamlin looks for a turnaround. And, Richard Petty and Trace Adkins! |
| 4/4/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as co-host. Martinsville winner Kevin Harvick, Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage and Ray Evernham call in... |
| 4/4/11 |
Garage Pass Kevin Harvick wins his second straight as Dale Earnhardt Jr comes close to snapping his long losing skid. Martin Truex Jr and Kasey Kahne talk about their hard wreck. And, Harvick remembers a very funny April Fools prank! |
| 4/1/11 |
Garage Pass at Martinsville, Jimmie Johnson, believe it or not, is looking to break a losing streak. Kyle Busch is confident JGR has their engine issues resolved. Reflecting on his recent plane mishap, Greg Biffle reveals just how lucky he was. And, Tony Stewart takes the trophy from Kevin Harvick! |
| 3/31/11 |
Garage Pass If your favorite driver isn't near the top-10, Tony Stewart says don't blame the new points system. Former Dallas Cowboy great Ed "Too Tall" Jones is in Charlotte as the final girder is hoisted onto the world's largest big screen. Could Martin Truex Jr have revenge on his mind at Martinsville? And, Trevor Bayne visits American Idol! |
| 3/30/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett's guests are John Roberts of Speed TV and Joe Menzer of NASCAR.com. |
| 3/30/11 |
Garage Pass Matt Kenseth hopes Carl Edwards stays with Roush-Fenway Racing. Greg Biffle says he's within days of signing a new deal. The Florida legislature says no to request to allow deceased fans ashes to be stored at Daytona International Raceway. Kevin Harvick hopes the 29 can keep capitalizing on fast race cars. And, Biffle on beating John Force at zMax Dragway! |
| 3/29/11 |
Garage Pass Carl Edwards is keeping quiet on his contract talks with Roush-Fenway Racing. Greg Biffle is the upset winner Tuesday at zMax Dragway. Denny Hamlin is worried about the JGR engines. And, Jeff Gordon makes a guest appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show! |
| 3/28/11 |
Fast Talk Live from the Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Doug Rice's guests are Trevor Bayne, Kenny Wallace, Richard Childress, and Darrell Waltrip. Ralph Sheheen is the co-host. |
| 3/28/11 |
Garage Pass Kevin Harvick passes Jimmie Johnson on the last turn of the final lap at Fontana...both drivers explain what happened. Kyle Busch on his disappointing third place finish. And, Joey Logano visits American Idol! |
| 3/25/11 |
Garage Pass Weepers in Fontana leads to a Kyle Busch practice crash. Jeff Burton says Auto Club Speedway losing a race may turn into a positive. Jimmie Johnson believes this is an important weekend for the 48 team. And, Clint Bowyer is still not over losing Fontana last fall! |
| 3/24/11 |
Garage Pass First place in points, Kurt Busch says he doesn't pay much attention to the standings right now. Danica Patrick is on hiatus from the Nationwide Series. Jeremy Mayfield files another court brief. And, in California, Clint Bowyer goes Hollywood! |
| 3/23/11 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr's season has started well, but Dale isn't getting too excited yet. Trevor Bayne will not compete in the All-Star race unless funding is found...Car Owner Eddie Wood explains. And, Clint Bowyer on his Wii boxing match loss to Elliott Sadler! |
| 3/23/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Ryan McGee of ESPN.com, and Bob Pockrass of SceneDaily.com are the guests. |
| 3/22/11 |
Garage Pass Jeff Burton may be 29th in points, however he believes his team can claw their way back. Carl Edwards says he owes Kyle Busch one and Kyle knows he won't know when it's coming. And, Elliott Sadler accepts a challenge from our own Mark Garrow! |
| 3/21/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kasey Kahne as co-host...Miss Sprint Cup Paige Duke, Bristol winner Kyle Busch and Traci Plate from Goody's call in... |
| 3/21/11 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch again breaks out the broom at Bristol. Carl Edwards explains how he tried to beat Kyle while Jimmie Johnson, in third, talks about what he saw. Plus, why a minor traffic accident last week reminded Edwards of his run-in with Kyle Busch at Phoenix! |
| 3/18/11 |
Garage Pass Carl Edwards wins the pole at Bristol. During this 50th anniversary of Bristol Motor Speedway, Jeff Gordon remembers one of his first Bristol racing memories. Goodyear is making a tire change and Kurt Busch thinks it's a good move. And, a year ago, Clint Bowyer blew up early and went home and runs into an inquisitive convenience store clerk! |
| 3/17/11 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr on Bristol as the track celebrates it's 50th anniversary. Marcos Ambrose knows the people of Japan are going through. And, Will David Reutimann write a book someday like his car owner Michael Waltrip? |
| 3/16/11 |
O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are Jenna Fryer of AP, and David Newton of ESPN.com |
| 3/16/11 |
Garage Pass Kevin Harvick on his plans to climb back from 20th in points. Jamie McMurray gets behind the wheel of an Indy car. And, Is Jeff Gordon's kids following in his footstep? |
| 3/15/11 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson on how he plans on climbing back towards the top of the point standings. Greg Biffle recalls his close call last week at a Kentucky airport. John Andretti is back in the Indy 500. And, AJ Allmendinger on Charlie Sheen! |
| 3/14/11 |
Fast Talk Tonight's special show from Fort Bragg, NC features guest Ryan Newman and special guest co-host Kyle Petty. |
| 3/14/11 |
Garage Pass As the NFL tries to iron out it's labor negotiations, NASCAR CEO Brian France wishes them no ill will. Kurt Busch makes his drag racing debut. Kasey Kahne wins at Darlington. And, Mark Martin wrote a book back in 2000, but how many copies did it sell? |
| 3/11/11 |
Garage Pass NASCAR's top two divisions have the weekend off, but Kevin Harvick wishes they were still racing. Kasey Kahne IS racing Kyle Busch's truck at Darlington. Kurt Busch will pilot his Pro Stock car at the Gator Nationals. And, Jack Roush has no sympathy for Carl Edwards who zip-line jumped off the Stratosphere Hotel in Las Vegas!
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| 3/10/11 |
Garage Pass NASCAR CEO Brian France says they are okay with the style of racing we saw at Daytona. Dale Earnhardt Jr is happy to be heading to the off-weekend on a roll. Kasey Kahne IS racing at Darlington and explains why. And, AJ Allmendinger goes to the Grand Canyon! |
| 3/9/11 |
Garage Pass Greg Biffle and two pilots were uninjured when their plane had an issue when landing in Kentucky. NASCAR CEO Brian France talks TV ratings. Charlotte Motor Speedway President Marcus Smith explains why there will be no changes to this year's All-Star race this May. And, Carl Edwards flies with the Thunderbirds! |
| 3/9/11 |
O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are Bruce Martin of SI.com, and Lee Spencer of Fox Sports.com. Brett McMillan is the host. |
| 3/8/11 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart should be happy with his second place Las Vegas finish, but he's not. Dale Earnhardt Jr ran in the top-five at Vegas but WAS happy with his eighth place finish. Danica Patrick on setting a NASCAR record for her fourth place Vegas Nationwide Series run. And, Carl Edwards speaks Spanish! |
| 3/7/11 |
Fast Talk Doug Rice and co-host Brett McMillan, welcome Las Vegas winner Carl Edwards. |
| 3/7/11 |
Garage Pass "Smoke" gets steamed as Tony Stewart gives one away at Las Vegas as Carl Edwards winds up in Victory Lane. In the Nationwide Series race, Danica Patrick finishes higher than any female driver in NASCAR history. Robby Gordon and Kevin Conway scuffle in the Vegas garage. And, David Gilliland has fun in the sand! |
| 3/4/11 |
Garage Pass Can Mark Martin break his losing streak at Las Vegas like Jeff Gordon did at Phoenix? Carl Edwards and Kyle Busch talked this week about their Phoenix crash. Kevin Harvick answers the question, are racers gamblers? And...Michael Waltrip the comedian! |
| 3/3/11 |
Garage Pass Car owner Rick Hendrick believes NASCAR is back on the upswing. Tony Stewart turns thumbs down at a chance at the Indy Car 5-million dollar challenge. 20-year old Trevor Bayne talks about what he may do this weekend in Sin City. And, Carl Edwards Zip Line jumps off the Stratosphere Hotel! |
| 3/3/11 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests are Ben White of the Lexington Dispatch and David Newton of ESPN.com. |
| 3/2/11 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr says watching his late Father being honored in Daytona wasn't as tough on him as he thought it would be. Tony Stewart is in Las Vegas playing cabbie. Juan Pablo Montoya says he can't see himself taking on the Indycar 5-million dollar Vegas challenge. And, does Jeff Gordon need an adreline rush? |
| 3/1/11 |
Garage Pass Call him "The Sheriff" as Morgan Shepherd helps Las Vegas Police captured thieves in a Wal-Mart parking lot. Kyle Busch apologizes for wrecking Carl Edwards at Phoenix. And, Dale Earnhardt Jr. explains how much pressure is on him these days!
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| 2/28/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Brett McMillan as co-host. Phoenix winner Jeff Gordon winner calls in... |
| 2/28/11 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon wins in Phoenix snapping a 66-race losing skid. Rick Hendrick is happy for his veteran driver. Kyle Busch almost goes three-for-Phoenix. And, shortly after the checkered flag, Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch watch the Phoenix track be torn up! |
| 2/25/11 |
Garage Pass Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne crashes during the first lap of practice at Phoenix. Kevin Harvick says he's not concerned about the RCR engines this weekend after the team lost two in Daytona. Who is the highest paid Sprint Cup driver? And, additional radio channels confuse AJ Allmendinger! |
| 2/24/11 |
Garage Pass Ray Evernham has filed a 19.3 million dollar lawsuit against George Gillette. Trevor Bayne says he won't allow his new found fame to get to his head. Jeff Burton explains why he likes going to Phoenix after Daytona. And, at Hendrick Motorsports, Jeff Gordon keeps parking in Dale Earnhardt Jr's space! |
| 2/23/11 |
O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Brett McMillan's guests are Jim Utter of the Charlotte Observer and Kenny Bruce of SceneDaily.com |
| 2/23/11 |
Garage Pass Trevor Bayne's West Coast Daytona 500 Champions media tour continues as the Wood Brothers search for more funding. The Indycar Series is offering a 5-million dollar bonus, but Tony Stewart's past comments indicates he'll probably pass. And, Conan O'Brian on Trevor Bayne's surprise Dayton 500 win! |
| 2/22/11 |
Garage Pass Trevor Bayne has decided which Championship he'll run for this season. Dale Earnhardt Jr was happy with Danica Patrick's Daytona performance. Matt Kenseth is a new Dad, again. And, Country Music star Brad Paisley. |
| 2/21/11 |
Fast Talk A special Daytona 500 wrap party from The Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway with special co-host Ray Evernham, and guest Eddie Wood of the Wood Brothers. |
| 2/21/11 |
Garage Pass Trevor Bayne wins the Daytona 500! |
| 2/18/11 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr and tributes to his late Father. Kurt Busch on moving up to Sunday's pole position. Danica Patrick begins her second Nationwide Series season. And, Kevin Harvick gets revenge on Tony Stewart! |
| 2/17/11 |
Up to Speed from Daytona Beach Guests are Jeff Gordon, Kurt Busch, Kasey Kahne, and Regan Smith. |
| 2/17/11 |
Garage Pass Kurt Busch and Jeff Burton win their respective Gatorade Duel Races. Jeff Gordon wrecks on the final lap. Richard Childress can't believe it's been 10 years since Dale Earnhardt's passing. And, is AJ Allmendinger a rapper?! |
| 2/16/11 |
Up to Speed from Daytona Beach Night two of Up to Speed Daytona Beach with guests including Ryan Newman, Greg Biffle, and Matt Kenseth |
| 2/16/11 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr goes to a third car after a Wednesday afternoon practice crash. Jimmie Johnson almost gets caught up with the 88 and he tells us what he saw. NASCAR goes to a smaller restrictor plate, but jeff Burton doesn't mind. And, Kevin Harvick is "roasted" by his friends and wife Delana! |
| 2/16/11 |
O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters This week, a Daytona 500 preview with PRN's Brad Gillie and writer Ben White. Brett McMillan is the host. |
| 2/15/11 |
Up to Speed from Daytona Beach Guests are Jason Lefler, Alli Owens, Jennifer Jo Cobb, Reed Sorenson, Brad Keselowski, and Justin Allgaier |
| 2/15/11 |
Garage Pass Two potential free agents, Clint Bowyer and Greg Biffle, aren't going anywhere. Bristol Motor Speedway has re-named it's March race in honor of their late track President Jeff Byrd. And, Dale Earnhardt Jr says after his Father lost his life he almost quit racing. |
| 2/14/11 |
Fast Talk Brad Gillie is the guest host, and joining Brad from Daytona Beach is Doug Rice. Plus, Wrangler presents a special memorial for Dale Earnhardt on the 10th anniversary of his death. |
| 2/14/11 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr captures the pole for the 53rd running of the Daytona 500...teammate Jeff Gordon locked down the number two spot. Kurt Busch talks about winning the Bud Shootout...his first checkered flag at Daytona & on a plate track. NASCAR's Robin Pemberton on new rules to slow the cars down. And...all this week we hear from Dale Earnhardt Jr remembering his late Father on the 10-year anniversary of his death. |
| 2/11/11 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr says Saturday's Bud Shootout requires a different strategy than the Daytona 500. Juan Pablo Montoya will be a free agent at the end of the year, but hopes to re-up with Chip Ganassi. NASCAR announces fuel injection for the Cup Series beginning in 2012. And, Michael Waltrip is on the New York Times best sellers list! |
| 2/10/11 |
Garage Pass It's Media Day at Daytona and it's about to wear out Denny Hamlin! Kurt Busch tests his NHRA Funny Car. Danica Patrick says she's be open to listening to all offers if she were to go full-time NASCAR. Robby Gordon will field a different make this season. And, Joey Logano's trip to Japan got a little too fishy! |
| 2/9/11 |
Garage Pass As they gunned for a fifth straight title...Jimmie Johnson admits there was some panic in the 48 camp. Car Owner Jack Roush continues to recover following last years plane crash. And, at Daytona, Dale Earnhardt Jr will make his 400th career Cup start! |
| 2/9/11 |
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| 2/8/11 |
Garage Pass Crew Chief Steve Letarte on putting Dale Earnhardt Jr back into Victory Lane. Nationwide Series driver Michael Annette is charged with DUI. Greg Biffle likes the new way teams will line up for qualifying. And, Jack Roush talks about Carl Edwards' bycycle ride in Vietnam! |
| 2/8/11 |
Fast Talk A visit to Richard Childress Racing with guests Clint Bowyer, Paul Menard, Jeff Burton, and Kevin Harvick. Doug Rice is the host. |
| 2/7/11 |
Garage Pass Clint Bowyer on Richard Childress' guarantee an RCR driver would dethrone Jimmie Johnson as champion. We get reaction from Jimmie as well. Denny Hamlin on why he likes the new points system. And, Ryan Newman volunteers to be NASCAR's new bad boy! |
| 2/4/11 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon is ready for the new season to get underway. Dale Earnhardt Jr thinks shorter races are better. Plus, Packer-backer and Wisconsin native Matt Kenseth on Sunday's Superbowl! |
| 2/3/11 |
Garage Pass Carl Edwards talks about a new contract. Juan Pablo Montoya in contract talks with Ganassi. Sam Hornish Jr will run a partial Nationwide Series schedule in hopes of getting back into Cup. And, Dale Earnhardt Jr on Sunday's Superbowl! |
| 2/2/11 |
Garage Pass Jeremy Mayfield tells SPEED TV he wishes he could talk specifics about his alleged positive test for meth. Marcos Ambrose on the flooding his country is suffering through. And, Kyle Busch is heading to the Superbowl, but who will he root for? |
| 2/2/11 |
O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters David Newton and Nate Ryan are Brett McMillan's opening season guests. |
| 2/1/11 |
Garage Pass Mark Martin says he WILL be behind the wheel somewhere in 2012. Juan Pablo Montoya on Chip Ganassi's fourth major win in the last year. Dale Earnhardt Jr and Jimmie Johnson will share pit crews. And, Joe Gibbs digs at Tony Stewart! |
| 1/31/11 |
Fast Talk Guests include Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin, Rick Hendrick, and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. |
| 1/31/11 |
Garage Pass car owner Jack Roush says preliminary contract talks are underway with Carl Edwards. Chip Ganassi wins the Rolex 24 hours race at Daytona. And, some good-natured jabs between RPM teammates AJ Allmendinger and Marcos Ambrose! |
| 1/28/11 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch likes the idea of two wild card drivers in the Chase. Why Jimmie Johnson is running in this weekend's 24 hours event at Daytona. And, who has given Joe Gibbs more headaches...quarterbacks or his drivers? |
| 1/27/11 |
Garage Pass NASCAR CEO Brian France on NASCAR's new point system. Tony Stewart likes the idea of two wild card drivers making the chase. And, Rick Hendrick's wild ride in a Mustang! |
| 1/26/11 |
Garage Pass NASCAR changes the point system and the chase...Jamie McMurray likes a simple system while Richard Petty explains why he hates bonus points. Richard Childress makes a prediction...and Michael Waltrip is about to become a Grandpa! |
| 1/25/11 |
Garage Pass Fox TV President David Hill says the races are too long and NASCAR is doing all it can to rebuild the sport. Michael Waltrip will honor Dale Earnhardt at Daytona. Brad Keselowski understands why he won't be able to defend his Nationwide Series championship. And, would Tony Stewart make a good babysitter? |
| 1/24/11 |
Fast Talk This week Brett McMillan fills in for Doug Rice...Doug talks with Ryan Newman and Tony Stewart on the Charlotte Motor Speedway Media Tour... |
| 1/24/11 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart may have to return to Australia to face assault charges. Jamie McMurray is anxious to get the new season underway. NASCAR's John Darby expects passing lines to be painted on the newly resurfaced Daytona International Speedway. And, find out what the ONLY thing Kevin Harvick has changed for 2010! |
| 1/21/11 |
Garage Pass NASCAR continues work on changing the point system...Mike Helton says they'll put a premium on winning. Dale Earnhardt Jr says he'll stick around and race until he gets it right. And, Jamie McMurray (with Jeff Gordon sitting next to him) has a tough time leaving his newborn son at home. |
| 1/20/11 |
Garage Pass The teams and drivers are testing at Daytona...Martin Truex Jr. weighs in. Tony Stewart says he's embarrassed and ashamed over his altercation over in Australia. If NASCAR changes the point system, Jimmie Johnson says that's okay with him. And, getting used to Kurt Busch's new colors! |
| 1/19/11 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr go testing before the big Daytona test...Junior talks about the anticipation of working with new Crew Chief Steve Letarte. Brian France on why this is a good time to make changes to the sport. And, Tony Stewart gives us an example of just how competitive he and teammate Ryan Newman really are! |
| 1/18/11 |
Garage Pass NASCAR is bouncing around the idea of changing the point system...Kyle Petty and Kenny Wallace weigh in. Meanwhile, NASCAR's Brian France has said they want to reward winning. Bill Elliott has a new parttime ride for this year. And, why Jeff Gordon loves to mess with Denny Hamlin! |
| 1/17/11 |
Fast Talk Live from the Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Doug Rice welcomes guests Kyle Petty, Kenny Wallace, and Joe Nemechek |
| 1/17/11 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart gets into a fight over in Australia. Juan Pablo Montoya would like to add Daytona 500 winner to his resume. Sam Hornish Jr remains positive. And, Kyle Busch has a suggestion for "Have at it Boys"! |
| 1/14/11 |
Garage Pass Even though it's the off season, it's been a busy week for Jimmie Johnson. Denny Hamlin says he's now learned how to win a championship. And, Michael Waltrip is amazed racing in Dubai! |
| 1/13/11 |
Garage Pass RCR engine builder Danny Lawrence on NASCAR's decision to change the size of the Cup restrictor plate. Plus...Kevin Harvick tests in Orlando...Michael Waltrip racing in Dubai. And, Denny Hamlin gets stranded! |
| 1/12/11 |
Garage Pass NASCAR's Brian France will soon meet with each team on an individual basis to get their ideas on how to make the sport better. |
| 1/11/11 |
Garage Pass NASCAR's new driver application asks drivers to check off only ONE championship they will compete for in 2011...and that worries defending Nationwide Series Champion Brad Keselowski. |
| 1/10/11 |
Garage Pass For the first time since last May, Brian Vickers is back on track. Trevor Bayne is excited to open the season in the Wood Brothers #21. AJ Allmendinger is the latest Cup driver to compete in the 24 Hours race at Daytona. The Bud Shootout field is expanded. And, Richard Petty's communication gap with driver Marcos Ambrose! |
| 1/9/11 |
Fast Talk A special NASCAR "Preview-Review" with guests Jenna Fryer, Larry McReynolds, David Newton, Lee Spencer, and Kyle Petty. Doug Rice is the host. |
| 1/7/11 |
Garage Pass A look at some of the top stories of 2010...and our pick for the funniest thing said! |
| 1/6/11 |
Garage Pass The countdown of the Top-12 drivers of 2010 concludes today with number one, Jimmie Johnson. |
| 1/5/11 |
Garage Pass Our countdown of the top-12 drivers of 2010 continues today with number two...Denny Hamlin. |
| 1/4/11 |
Garage Pass The countdown of the top-12 drivers of 2010 rolls on with number three...Kevin Harvick. |
| 1/3/11 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Mark Garrow as co-host...They ask what are your 3 wishes for NASCAR... |
| 1/3/11 |
Garage Pass The countdown of the Top-12 drivers of 2010 continues with number four, Carl Edwards. |
| 12/31/10 |
Garage Pass Why New Years is Denny Hamlin's favorite holiday. Kurt Busch has at least one New Years resolution. Chad Kanaus is gearing up for a sixth straight title for the 48 team. And, Kyle Busch, who is getting married tonight, gets some comedic marital advice! |
| 12/30/10 |
Garage Pass Our countdown of the Top-12 drivers of 2010 rolls on today with number five...Matt Kenseth. |
| 12/29/10 |
Garage Pass Our Top-12 countdown continues today with number six...Greg Biffle. |
| 12/28/10 |
Garage Pass The countdown of the Top-12 Cup drivers of 2010 continues with number seven...Tony Stewart. |
| 12/27/10 |
Fast Talk Doug's guest is NASCAR.com's Dave Rodman, plus a retrospective on "Have At It Boys". |
| 12/27/10 |
Garage Pass The countdown of the Top-12 drivers of 2010 rolls on today with number eight, Kyle Busch. |
| 12/24/10 |
Garage Pass Drivers talk about their favorites Christmas gifts and holiday memories |
| 12/23/10 |
Garage Pass Our Countdown of the Top-12 drivers of 2010 continues today with number nine, Jeff Gordon. |
| 12/22/10 |
Garage Pass Our Top-12 countdown continues with number 10...Clint Bowyer. |
| 12/21/10 |
Garage Pass Day two of our Top-12 countdown continues with Kurt Busch |
| 12/20/10 |
Fast Talk This week Kenny Wallace and PRN's Steve Richards joins Doug Rice on Fast Talk... |
| 12/20/10 |
Garage Pass Today we begin our Top-12 countdown of this season's Chase drivers with number 12...Jeff Burton. And, each day we'll look back at some of the funniest moments of 2010. |
| 12/17/10 |
Garage Pass The 2011 Daytona 500 will be a much different race...Kurt Busch and Jeff Gordon explain. Could there be another effort to build a track in New York City? Tony Stewart is racing down under. And, Clint Bowyer pokes fun at Kevin Harvick and his new sponsor! |
| 12/16/10 |
Garage Pass Jamie McMurray and Jeff Gordon on the two-day Goodyear tire test at Daytona. Jimmie Johnson was suprised he won his fourth Driver of the Year award. And, Gordon defends himself when Clint Bowyer jokes about Jeff not racing go-karts! |
| 12/15/10 |
Garage Pass Day one of testing wraps up in Daytona and Dale Earnhardt Jr says the Hendrick teams are looking for more speed. Travis Pastrana embarks on a NASCAR career. Sam Hornish's Crew Chief has a new job at Penske. And, Kyle Busch get martial advice from Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart! |
| 12/14/10 |
Garage Pass A judge turns down Jeremy Mayfield again. Matt Kenseth & Jeff Gordon on tomorrow's Daytona test. Kyle Busch is getting married, but says he's not getting cold feet. And, Jimmie Johnson signs a Miss Sprint Cup firesuit for charity! |
| 12/13/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Jim Noble from PRN and Ryan McGee from ESPN.com to Fast Talk... |
| 12/13/10 |
Garage Pass Scott Speed sues Red Bull Racing. KHI signs Nelson Piquet Jr. to a Truck Series contract. Tony Stewart opens his land so kids with life-threatening illnesses can enjoy the outdoors. Clint Bowyer doesn't have to test this week at Daytona. And, how does Carl Edwards keep those six-pack abs? |
| 12/10/10 |
Garage Pass Is Jimmie Johnson the greatest driver ever? Car owner Rick Hendrick says the records speak for themselves while Jeff Gordon doesn't believe anyone will ever again win five championships in a row. Tony Stewart is trying to sign more sponsors for Ryan Newman. And, why Elliott Sadler is afraid of the dark! |
| 12/9/10 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr hopes the changes at Hendrick Motorsports will result in him winning races again. Junior's new Crew Chief Steve Letarte is up for the challenge. Kyle Busch on why on JGR teams will test next week at Daytona. And, Jeff Gordon thinks he knows why Denny Hamlin was so down at the Las Vegas awards banquet! |
| 12/8/10 |
Garage Pass Not all teams will take part in next week's Daytona test, however Kurt Busch says it's something they can not miss. Carl Edwards says "Have at it Boys" was a good idea. Layoffs at Roush-Fenway Racing. And, Jeff Burton & Jeff Gordon can't seem to get away from fans asking about their Texas scuffle! |
| 12/7/10 |
Garage Pass The best never rest as Crew Chief Chad Kanaus and test driver Josh Wise and the 48 team finish up a two-day test at an undisclosed location. Dale Earnhardt Jr explains why he's not surprised he was voted most popular driver for the eighth straight year. Team owner Roger Penske is still high on driver Sam Hornish Jr. And, in Las Vegas during a fans Q & A, the drivers pile on the Jeff Gordon jokes over his AARP sponsorship! |
| 12/6/10 |
Fast Talk Who can knock Jimmie off the mountaintop in 2011? Guests Brett McMillan and Kenny Bruce join host Doug Rice. |
| 12/6/10 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson says winning a fifth straight title didn't sink in until the awards banquet in Las Vegas. Denny Hamlin is looking to put his title defeat in the rear view mirror. Over 50 are laid off at Penske Racing. NASCAR changes the day and time of the Hall of Fame induction ceramonies. And, which driver would Denny Hamlin love to hear is a lap down? |
| 12/3/10 |
Garage Pass It's Jimmie Johnson's night in Las Vegas as the five-time champ is prepared to receive another Sprint Cup. Dale Earnhardt Jr is excited to get things started with new Crew Chief Steve Letarte. And, during a fans Q & A session, Tony Stewart was miffed at what Clint Bowyer noticed about Kyle Busch! |
| 12/2/10 |
Garage Pass Viva Las Vegas! Denny Hamlin, Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle and Clint Bowyer are having fun in Sin City! Dale Earnhardt Jr wins another most popular driver award. Scott Speed is out at Red Bull Racing. And, Kyle Busch gets some unsolicited martial advice! |
| 12/1/10 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson arrives in Las Vegas. Robbie Loomis hopes RPM's laid off employees can find other jobs. Danica Patrick is happy the season is over. And, Kurt Busch comes out of his "Shell"! |
| 11/30/10 |
Garage Pass Richard Petty takes control of RPM and one of it's former drivers, Aric Almirola weighs in. Carl Edwards would not be happy if NASCAR bans Cup drivers from running for the Nationwide Series title. And, Clint Bowyer...a Kansas fan in Tar Heel country! |
| 11/29/10 |
Fast Talk This week's show includes special features on Ward Burton and Jamie McMurray...Doug Rice is your host... |
| 11/29/10 |
Garage Pass Carl Edwards, Tony Stewart and Kurt Busch were all racing over the weekend. Edwards says he doesn't care if Jimmie Johnson winning another championship overshadowed his Homestead victory. Dale Earnhardt Jr says no one person is to blame for the 88 teams lack of success in 2010. And, Ryan Newman on the experience of the birth of his daughter. |
| 11/26/10 |
Garage Pass Carl Edwards is racing in Germany. Kurt Busch will be in Rockingham this weekend. The Homestead TV ratings look good. And Ryan Newman was happy to see the birth of his first daughter...we think! |
| 11/25/10 |
Garage Pass Celebrate Thanksgiving with Dale Earnhardt Jr, Danica Patrick, Jeff Gordon, Matt Kenseth and Ryan Newman! |
| 11/24/10 |
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters Guests for the 2010 finale are Jim Utter of the Charlotte Observer, and Ralph Sheheen from Speed. |
| 11/24/10 |
Garage Pass A major shake-up at Hendrick Motorsports as Rick Hendrick switches three of his four driver-crew chief combos. David Reutimann is in Japan. RPM hires a veteran crew chief for Marcos Ambrose. And, what is Dale Earnhardt Jr thankful for this Thanksgiving? |
| 11/23/10 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson hopes to eventually tie or surpass the record of 7 championships set by Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt. Richard Petty Motorsports restructures. Kasey Kahne goes under the knife. Kevin Harvick explains why he wrecked Kyle Busch at Homestead. And, Carl Edwards jokes with his car owner Jack Roush over his former 70-race losing streak! |
| 11/22/10 |
Fast Talk Tonight, the show is live from the Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway with guests Marcus Smith, Bruton Smith, and Co-host Kyle Petty |
| 11/22/10 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson wins his fifth consecutive Sprint Cup Series Championship as Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick fall short. Carl Edwards wins the season finale at Homestead. |
| 11/19/10 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick are ready to do battle for the Sprint Cup. |
| 11/18/10 |
Garage Pass All three title contenders are in Miami. Denny Hamlin remains positive he can win it...Jimmie Johnson says all three respect each other...Kevin Harvick has been overwhelmed this week by all the support from Dale Earnhardt fans. And, Jeff Gordon on why Kyle Busch got fined for flipping the bird but he didn't for going after Jeff Burton! |
| 11/17/10 |
Garage Pass Heading into Homestead, is Denny Hamlin nervous? Jeff Burton says he wouldn't give up the win to help Kevin Harvick win the Championship. Ray Evernham says he's willing to help RPM anyway he can. And, Jimmie Johnson explains why he doesn't play mind games! |
| 11/17/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are Nate Ryan of USA Today, and Marty Snider of NBC and TNT. |
| 11/16/10 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin says he's forgotten about his misfortune at Phoenix. Jimmie Johnson says he hopes Hamlin is feeling the heat. Kevin Harvick heads to Homestead knowing he still has a shot at the title. The #78 hauler is wrecked in a 30-vehicle pile-up near Denver. And, Carl Edwards talks about going up into the Phoenix grandstands! |
| 11/15/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kurt Busch as co-host. Phoenix winner Carl Edwards calls in... |
| 11/15/10 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin leaves Phoenix upset while Johnson and Harvick close in. Carl Edwards snaps a 70-race losing skid. And, Ryan Newman takes a funny shot at the Gordon-Burton scuffle at Texas! |
| 11/12/10 |
Garage Pass Chase contenders Kevin Harvick, Jimmie Johnson and Denny Hamlin are ready to do battle at Phoenix. Kyle Busch was contrite after his temper issues at Texas. And, If Jeff Gordon came after him...what would Clint Bowyer do? |
| 11/11/10 |
Garage Pass RPM is headed to Phoenix as one of their 2011 drivers Marcos Ambrose didn't realize how dire the teams financial issues were. Denny Hamlin and his Crew Chief Mike Ford say they'll stay aggressive this weekend. And, why Kevin Harvick thinks NASCAR needs a new Champion! |
| 11/10/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are Dustin Long and Bob Pockrass. |
| 11/10/10 |
Garage Pass Will Richard Petty Motorsports compete this weekend at Phoenix? Carl Edwards hopes RPM will continue. Kyle Busch apologizes for his actions at Texas and team President JD Gibbs weighs in. Chad Kanaus says the decision to switch pit crews the 24-car wasn't made lightly. And, Jeff Gordon's Crew Chief Steve Letarte on his driver going after Jeff Burton at Texas! |
| 11/9/10 |
Garage Pass Crew Chief Chad Kanaus sets the record straight on Sunday's pit crew swap with the 24 team. Jimmie Johnson on being down 33 points with two races to go. Jeff Burton says he and Jeff Gordon have talked about their run-in at Texas. Kyle Busch is fined for his actions at Texas. And ESPN's Dick Vitale visits Texas Motor Speedway! |
| 11/8/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as co-host. Texas winner Denny Hamlin calls in... |
| 11/8/10 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin wins at Texas and takes over the point lead. Jimmie Johnson says it was necessary to replace his pit crew with Jeff Gordon's midway through Sunday's race. Jeff Burton and Jeff Gordon on their little Texas wrestling match. And, Brad Keselowski is crowned the new Nationwide Series Champion. |
| 11/5/10 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson, Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick are ready for battled with three races to go in the Chase for the Championship. Elliott Sadler will go full-time on the Nationwide Series next season. And, Jimmie Johnson drives golf balls off the roof of the Texas Motor Speedway Speedway Club! |
| 11/3/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are Rick Allen of Speed Channel, and Lee Spencer of FoxSports.com |
| 11/3/10 |
Garage Pass Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing will stay with Chevrolet. RPM is still working through their financial issues and 2011 RPM driver Marcos Ambrose is hoping for the best. Talladega TV ratings were up as Jeff Gordon says he's surprised the Chase numbers are down. And, why Clint Bowyer wanted Dale Earnhardt Jr out of the "picture" at Talladega! |
| 11/2/10 |
Garage Pass As RPM tries to regroup financially, AJ Allmendinger isn't trying to control what he cannot. Second at Talladega, Kevin Harvick is happy the trophy is at RCR. Jeff Burton explains why drivers probably don't talk politics. And, Clint Bowyer could just imagine how his suspended Crew Chief Shane Wilson celebrated their Talladega win! |
| 11/1/10 |
Fast Talk This week Brett McMillan fills in for Doug Rice...Elliott Sadler joins in as co-host. Talledega winner Clint Bowyer calls in... |
| 11/1/10 |
Garage Pass Clint Bowyer says his Talladega victory was redemption from what happened at New Hampshire. Kevin Harvick is after for RCR and for pulling closer to the point lead. Jimmie Johnson and Denny Hamlin are happy to escape Talladega with top ten finishes. And, NASCAR President Mike Helton on the passing of NASCAR's V.P. of Corporate Communications, Jim Hunter. |
| 10/29/10 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin all know anything can happen at Talladega. Jeff Gordon says the last five laps Sunday will be crazy. Jeff Burton says he and Harvick are good after their spat at Martinsville. And, with Halloween this weekend, we asked Clint Bowyer if there was anything more scary than getting caught up in the "Big One" at Talladega! |
| 10/28/10 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon remembers Dale Earnhardt's last career win...10 years ago this weekend at Talladega. Kevin Harvick and Jeff Burton have talked about their Martinsville spat and are okay...Harvick speaks exclusively with us. And, Why Juan Pablo Montoya loves restrictor plate racing! |
| 10/28/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are Kenny Bruce of Scene Daily.com, and David Newton of ESPN.com |
| 10/27/10 |
Garage Pass Hendrick Motorsports unveils Jeff Gordon's new primary sponsor as the AARP Foundation's Drive for Hunger will back Gordon for the next three years. Rick Hendrick says no changes will be made to the 88 team before seasons end. George Gillett sells stock to keep RPM afloat...for now. And, does Kevin Harvick have to hit a homerun this weekend at Talladega? |
| 10/26/10 |
Garage Pass It's Have at it Boys...Martinsville style! Kevin Harvick was ticked at teammate Jeff Burton while Burton says he did nothing wrong. Kurt Busch wrecks Jeff Gordon and both spoke out after the race. Hendrick Motorsports will announce Gordon's new sponsor on Wednesday. And, Marcos Ambrose pans for gold and a friendly "dig" at his 2011 team! |
| 10/25/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Greg Biffle as co-host...Kyle Petty also stops by...Martinsville winner Denny Hamlin and Kenny Wallace call in... |
| 10/25/10 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin's win at Martinsville pulls him to within six points of leader Jimmie Johnson. Jeff Gordon regrets getting into Kurt Busch causing Busch to retaliate. RPM's Robbie Loomis says the rumored financially troubled organization will forge on to Talladega. And, at Martinsville, Mark Martin was all smiles the final 100 laps. |
| 10/22/10 |
Garage Pass At Martinsville, Hamlin on the pole…Allmendinger hopes RPM will be okay…Kahne says he didn’t quit on RPM to join Red Bull Racing…RCR swaps pit crews between the 33 and 29 and Clint Bowyer says that’s okay. |
| 10/21/10 |
Garage Pass Kasey Kahne is released by RPM and then joins Red Bull Racing. There are stories Richard Petty Motorsports is in serious financial trouble. Denny Hamlin says Martinsville is his best Chase race. Carl Edwards isn't giving up on the Championship. And, what Kasey Kahne learned as rookie at Martinsville from Jeff Gordon! |
| 10/20/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guest host Jim Noble welcomes panelists Ben White of The Lexington Dispatch, and Lee Spencer of FoxSports.com. |
| 10/20/10 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin says it's not yet time to say the Chase for the Championship is a three-man race. Jamie McMurray is working on a new multi-year contract with Chip Ganassi. And, find out what Kurt Busch is doing to find some extra "mojo" for Martinsville! |
| 10/19/10 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson says if the 48 wins a fifth title, their comeback at Charlotte could prove to be the turning point in their Chase. Jeff Gordon says things don't look good for the 24 but they'll keep plugging away. And, Maurice Petty believes Richard shouldn't have been the first Petty in the Hall of Fame. |
| 10/18/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice talks with Jenna Fryer from the AP and Larry McReynolds from FOX. PRN's Steve Richards has a conversation with Charlotte winner Jamie McMurray... |
| 10/18/10 |
Garage Pass Jamie McMurray wins his third big race of the season capturing the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte. Kyle Busch explains why he was a disappointed runner-up. Jimmie Johnson makes another one of his patented come backs. Bristol Motor Speedway President Jeff Byrd passes away. And, from Charlotte Motor Speedway, a really dumb criminal story. |
| 10/15/10 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon is surprised the 24 car grabbed the pole position for Saturday night's Bank of America 400. Kurt Busch guns for the 2010 Charlotte sweep. Tony Stewart says the 14-team is "set on kill" for the remaining Chase races. And...Come on down!...Clint Bowyer is on the Price Is Right! |
| 10/14/10 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson believes he has the upper hand while Denny Hamlin looks to cut into Jimmie's Chase point lead. What roll did politics play in who's in and who didn't make the NASCAR Hall of Fame? David Pearson weighs in. And, is Bobby Allison waiting for a Hall of Fame congratulatory call from Cale Yarborough? |
| 10/13/10 |
Garage Pass The NASCAR Hall of Fame gets five new faces, lead by Pearson and Allison; Brad Keselowski hopes to ride the banking at Charlotte Motor Speedway to the bank, and Sadler brags about his camouflage kid. |
| 10/13/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are Tom Jensen from SpeedTV.com, and Mark Ashenfelter of ESPN. |
| 10/12/10 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart goes Mobil as Mobil One inks a co-primary sponsorship agreement with Stewart-Haas Racing. Crew Chief Kenny Francis will move to red Bull Racing with Kasey Kahne next season. The TV ratings for California are out. There will be some testing in 2011. And, Ned Jarrett hopes his name is called when the NASCAR Hall of Fame's second class is announced. |
| 10/11/10 |
Fast Talk Hosts Doug Rice and Kyle Petty are joined by special guest Kasey Kahne, live from the Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway. |
| 10/11/10 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart's California win puts him back into championship contention. Jimmie Johnson is happy to help Chevrolet win another manufacturers title. Danica Patrick comes away from Fontana with a positive feeling. And, Clint Bowyer passes Johnson for second place and then rags on him during the post race press conference! |
| 10/8/10 |
Garage Pass The Kyle Busch-David Reutimann Kansas run-in lingers in California as Busch says he felt apologizing to Reutimann would do no good. Jeff Burton says he understands why Reutimann retaliated against Busch. When the revised RCR penalties came down this week, Clint Bowyer explains why he was nowhere to be found. And South Park lampoons NASCAR...and the show was okay with Danica Patrick. |
| 10/7/10 |
Garage Pass Kurt Busch weighs in on the Kyle Busch-David Reutimann controversy as NASCAR will sit the pair down for a little talk. Jeff Gordon is surprised the TV ratings for the chase continue to drop. The Wood Brothers need a new Crew Chief. And, What does Kevin Harvick think about Jimmie Johnson re-taking the point lead? |
| 10/6/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are Wendy Venturini of Speed Channel, and Ryan McGee of ESPN.com |
| 10/6/10 |
Garage Pass Richard Childress says it's now time to focus on winning the championship and put the Clint Bowyer incident behind them. David Reutimann says he had no choice but to wreck Kyle Busch at Kansas. A sinkhole is being filled at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Denny Hamlin isn't concerned Jimmie Johnson is the guy who is now on top of the points. And, what the last two weeks of dealing with penalties has REALLY cost Richard Childress! |
| 10/5/10 |
Garage Pass Following his second appeal of Clint Bowyer's new Hampshire penalties, Richard Childress gets some relief...but the bulk of the penalties will stand. More with David Reutimann on why he wrecked Kyle Busch at Kansas. And, a Ford executive ups the anti in the Chase! |
| 10/4/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Speed's Phil Parsons and Kansas winner Greg Biffle to Fast Talk... |
| 10/4/10 |
Garage Pass Greg Biffle blows 'em away at Kansas Speedway. Kyle Busch spins David Reutimann...then Reutti retaliates. Jimmie Johnson is back on top of the Chase point standings but says it's no big deal. And, Jack Roush is happy to be able to celebrate with Greg Biffle in victory lane. |
| 10/1/10 |
Garage Pass For Clint Bowyer, it's a bummer. And Richard Petty: Pretty in Pink |
| 9/30/10 |
Garage Pass Richard Childress Racing loses its appeal of the penalties against Clint Bowyer's team levied following New Hampshire. Hear from Childress, the expert who says the 33-car WAS legal...and NASCAR's John Darby. |
| 9/29/10 |
The Pit Reporters This week's guests are Jim Utter of the Charlotte Observer, and Marty Snider of NBC Sports. |
| 9/29/10 |
Garage Pass Win or lose their appeal of the penalties levied against the 33 team, Richard Childress doesn't believe RCR's reputation will be tarnished. Denny Hamlin says he was too harsh is criticizing RCR at Dover. Richard Petty isn't ruling out a third team in 2011. |
| 9/28/10 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick talk and have buried the hatchet. Clint Bowyer was surprised Harvick went after Hamlin. Richard Childress is set for his appeal Wednesday over the penalties levied against Clint Bowyer's team. And, Chad Kanaus and Jimmie Johnson were amused watching Hamlin and Harvick at Dover! |
| 9/27/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as co host. Speedway Motorsports Chairman Bruton Smith calls in... |
| 9/27/10 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson with another monster performance at Dover. Denny Hamlin gets himself into hot water with Richard Childress Racing...we hear from Hamlin and RC who had some choice words for the FedEx Toyota driver. Kyle Busch breaks Sam Ard's Nationwide Series record for most wins in a season. |
| 9/24/10 |
Garage Pass At Dover, the Bowyer controversy boils over. Clint Bowyer is very angry and says they would never cheat to win a race...and still doesn't understand how the 33 car could have not passed inspection following New Hampshire. Denny Hamlin accuses RCR of cheating while Kurt Busch dismissed Hamlin's claim. Richard Childress is adamant the 33 car was legal when it left their shop. Plus...a qualifying update as Jimmie Johnson is on the pole for Sunday's race. |
| 9/23/10 |
Garage Pass Richard Childress will appeal the penalties against the 33 team, but NASCAR's Robin Pemberton isn't buying it. Tony Stewart isn't surprised he or Jeff Gordon has their 2011 sponsors lined up. A date has been set to announce the second class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. And, Kyle Busch...the reluctant reality star! |
| 9/22/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters The guests are Jim Noble of PRN and Ray Dunlap of Speed |
| 9/22/10 |
Garage Pass NASCAR lowers the boom on the #33 team, Clint Bowyer and RCR as their New Hampshire car fails post-race inspection. David Ragan gets a new Crew Chief. And, whose afraid of a "little" lobster? |
| 9/21/10 |
Garage Pass At New Hampshire, Tony Stewart ran out of fuel...but would he take the gamble again? Clint Bowyer explains why his team took the gamble on fuel mileage and won. Jimmie Johnson says he now must be "spot on" to have a chance at a fifth straight title. And...now in second in points, will Clint Bowyer get more questions about Chase pressure? |
| 9/20/10 |
Fast Talk New Hampshire winner Clint Bowyer is the special guest along with Jerry Gappens and co-host Kurt Busch. Doug Rice hosts. |
| 9/20/10 |
Garage Pass At New Hampshire, Clint Bowyer wins the first race of the Chase as Tony Stewart runs out of fuel just before taking the white flag. Reaction from Bowyer & Stewart. Following a 25th place finish, defending four-time champ Jimmie Johnson knows he has little room for error. And, if he could do it again, would Clint Bowyer's Crew Chief Shane Wilson gamble on fuel? |
| 9/17/10 |
Garage Pass The chase is on at New Hampshire and Denny Hamlin says Jimmie Johnson & Kevin Harvick are the favorites while Harvick says it's the 48. Brad Keselowski wins his first career Sprint Cup Series pole position. It appears Kasey Kahne's crew chief for 2011 is settled. And, is Jimmie Johnson now taking the game of golf seriously? |
| 9/16/10 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin begins in the chase in an unfamiliar spot...the top seed. Carl Edwards believes this years chase is up for grabs. What will Dale Earnhardt Jr's goal in the final ten races? And, Jimmie Johnson remembers New Hampshire race where he had to make amends with former Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton. |
| 9/15/10 |
Garage Pass Does the "Cat in the Hat" have nine lives?...Jack Roush weighs in. Jimmie Johnson says Denny Hamlin should get a boost of confidence as the chase's top seed. Carl Edwards more concerned about the championship than winning. And, Jeff Burton says that beside he favorite college basketball school, any team is vulnerable! |
| 9/15/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Brett McMillan's guests this week are Bob Pockrass of Scene Daily.com; and Joe Menzer of NASCAR.com |
| 9/14/10 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson is ready for the chase and wants to see who can handle the pressure. Kevin Harvick is confident headed into the playoff. Jack Roush says he's 100% back after his second plane crash. And, Clint Bowyer on dethroning the current four-time champion. |
| 9/13/10 |
Fast Talk This week Brett McMillan and Pat Patterson fill in for Doug Rice...Richmond winner Denny Hamiln, Truck Series Driver Steve Park and Joe Menzer from NASCAR.com join in... |
| 9/13/10 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin wins at Richmond and locks in the number one seed headed into the chase. Clint Bowyer is in and Ryan Newman out as the chase begins this weekend in New Hampshire. And, why Juan Pablo Montoya was very impressed with AJ Allmendinger! |
| 9/10/10 |
Garage Pass Clint Bowyer says he's nervous about holding on to the 12th and final spot in the chase. Denny Hamlin's engine blew up last weekend, but he's putting that out of his mind. While NASCAR contemplates changes to the chase, Carl Edwards thinks the sports integrity may be on the line. And, Greg Biffle remembers 9/11. |
| 9/9/10 |
Garage Pass A judge rules that air traffic controllers were not responsible for the 2004 Hendrick Motorsports plane crash. The Nationwide Series tests at Richmond...Brad Keselowski weighs in. Mark Martin on why he's not nervous about making this year's chase for the championship. And, Jimmie Johnson raced so hard at Atlanta he got a leg cramp! |
| 9/8/10 |
Garage Pass Car owner Rick Hendrick says his efforts to get WalMart to sponsor Jeff Gordon have fallen through. Bruton Smith doesn't rule out bringing back Atlanta's second cup date. Clint Bowyer knows what it'll take to land the final chase spot. And, Jeff Burton was in Daytona Wednesday and came away with a new appreciation of heavy equipment operators! |
| 9/7/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are Lee Spencer of Fox Sports.com, and Reid Spencer of the Sporting News |
| 9/7/10 |
Garage Pass Kasey Kahne and Ryan Newman...the latest to "Have at it boys". Tony Stewart hopes his team has yet to peak. And, Carl Edwards wants some clarification from the media! |
| 9/6/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as co-host... |
| 9/6/10 |
Garage Pass Stewart smokes 'em in HotLanta, Carl Edwards was happy to finish second, Jimmie Johnson had a fun time finishing third, and Jeff Gordon's pink paint scheme. |
| 9/3/10 |
Garage Pass Carl Edwards continues to be unapologetic for the incident between he and Brad Keselowski in Atlanta back in March. Meanwhile, Keselowski says he doesn't keep score as to how many incidents he and Edwards have been involved in. Clint Bowyer has a simple strategy in his quest to make the chase. And, what was the easiest thing to learn for Jamie McMurray when he went through food training at sponsor McDonalds! |
| 9/2/10 |
Garage Pass At Atlanta the hot topic will be the Carl Edwards-Brad Keselowski incident from this past March...we hear from both drivers today and tomorrow. Jamie McMurray knows his chances of making the chase for the championship are slim. And, after all he's been through...it's nice to see Brian Vickers has kept his sense of humor. |
| 9/1/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are David Newton of ESPN.com, and Dustin Long of Landmark Newspapers. |
| 9/1/10 |
Garage Pass Elliott Sadler may soon have a new ride for 2011. the Jeremy Mayfield case rolls on as NASCAR's Brian France says they won't comment until it's over. Kyle Busch on Atlanta losing one of their cup dates next season. And, Boris Said talks about how much fun he had racing in Montreal! |
| 8/31/10 |
Garage Pass Even though he'll be there for just one season...Kasey Kahne says he will be a big part of his 2011 Red Bull racing ride. Jeff Gordon is glad Martinsville Speedway has been guaranteed two Sprint Cup Series dates for the next five years. It's Chip Ganassi Day in Pittsburgh! And, Max Papis on the Nationwide Series' International flavor in Montreal. |
| 8/30/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as co-host. Montreal winner Boris Said calls in... |
| 8/30/10 |
Garage Pass In Montreal, Boris Said wins his first Nationwide Series race. Max Papis says his second place Montreal finish was as satisfying as a win. At Chicagoland Speedway, Kyle Busch wins another Truck Series race. And...find out how Boris Said planned on celebrating his Montreal victory! |
| 8/27/10 |
Garage Pass The Nationwide Series in back in Montreal...but what about cup? Kevin Harvick weighs in. Also, Carl Edwards says he'll again race full time on NASCAR's junior circuit in 2011. Jeff Gordon says potential sponsors do ask how long he'll be racing. And, find out why Clint Bowyer needs a few golf lessons! |
| 8/26/10 |
Garage Pass It's a controversy that wasn't meant to be...Kyle Busch explains why he beat David Reutimann at Bristol, and Reutimann says it's the stupidest thing he's ever heard. Marcos Ambrose hopes to make amends in Montreal. And, Kevin Harvick has the right stuff for Budweiser. |
| 8/25/10 |
Garage Pass Elliott Sadler's future in NASCAR remains uncertain. Carl Edwards can appreciate what Kyle Busch accomplished at Bristol. Kansas native Clint Bowyer visits the University of Kansas. And, Dale Earnhardt Jr is a frugal businessman! |
| 8/25/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week's guests are Kenny Bruce from Scene Daily.com, and Ryan McGee of ESPN.com. |
| 8/24/10 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch understands why fans boo him...but tries to shrug it off. Clint Bowyer has a 100 point cushion as the #12 man in the standings, but he says he can still be caught. Jeff Gordon says HMS is still in talks for a primary sponsor for the 24-car. And, what is Kyle Busch's most memorable ESPN moment? |
| 8/23/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as co-host. Bristol winner Kyle Busch and Atlanta Motor Speedway President Ed Clark call in... |
| 8/23/10 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch talks about his triple win in Bristol, plus an update on Brian Vickers. |
| 8/20/10 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch defends teammate Joey Logano over his run-in last weekend with Ryan Newman. Mark Martin and Clint Bowyer continue to fight for the 12th and final spot in the chase. David Reutimann is fighting illness this weekend. And, find out what Matt Kenseth is so excited about here in the infield at Bristol! |
| 8/19/10 |
Garage Pass Headed to Bristol, Clint Bowyer and Mark Martin battle for the 12th and final chase spot. Kevin Harvick wasn't concerned RCR would find a replacement for primary sponsor Shell which moves to Penske Racing next season. And, Kyle Busch says he has only one real fast car in their fleet, so Clint Bowyer and Jimmie Johnson has a suggestion! |
| 8/18/10 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon says all his team needs is a little luck. Texas Motor Speedway will run it's April race under the lights and Tony Stewart likes it. Find out why Mark Martin apologized to the media. And, Juan Pablo Montoya's mission was to scare some reporters! |
| 8/18/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are Jim Noble of PRN, and Tom Jensen of Speed.com. |
| 8/17/10 |
Garage Pass Budweiser will be Kevin Harvick's new sponsor beginning next season...Harvick and car owner Richard Childress share their views. It's official...Marcos Ambrose will drive the 9-car in 2011. Tony Stewart may benefit from a decision by Roger Penske. And, how worried is Clint Bowyer about making the chase? |
| 8/16/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Greg Biffle as co-host...Michigan winning Crew Chief Gil Martin and Jerry Caldwell from Bristol Motor Speedway call in... |
| 8/16/10 |
Garage Pass Kevin Harvick wins at Michigan and clinches a spot in the chase. Mark Martin drops out of the top 12 but vows to continue to race hard. Jack Roush says despite his injuries from that plane crash, he's fine. And, Jimmie Johnson wanted to hear some Sturgis stories from Clint Bowyer! |
| 8/13/10 |
Garage Pass Just 17 days after his second plane crash, Jack Roush is back at the race track. Mark Martin is relieved Kasey Kahne's 2011 situation is settled. Meanwhile, Kahne wins the pole for Sunday's Carfax 400. And, how close were we to have had a Jeff Gordon Jr? |
| 8/12/10 |
Garage Pass 15 days after surviving another plane crash, Jack Roush is released from the hospital. Kyle Busch gives us his take on flying. Jimmie Johnson doesn't believe the chase tracks are being rearranged to try and thwart his from winning another championship. Budweiser will soon announce they're heading to RCR. And, Denny Hamlin just can't help himself! |
| 8/11/10 |
Garage Pass 2011 is shaping up nicely for Car Owner Richard Childress as RCR will welcome Paul Menard as their fourth driver...and a new primary sponsor is on the way for Kevin Harvick. Richard Petty Motorsports Managing Partner Foster Gillette expects to soon announce their 2011 lineup. Kasey Kahne wants to have fun driving for Red Bull racing in 2011. And, life is great for Juan Pablo Montoya! |
| 8/11/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are Ben White of the Lexington Dispatch, and Steve Richards from PRN's Garage Pass. |
| 8/10/10 |
Garage Pass Bruton Smith announces Kentucky Speedway's Sprint Cup Series date...and the 100-million dollars in improvements that will be made to the facility. Kasey Kahne will drive for Red Bull Racing in 2011 before moving over to Hendrick Motorsports. And, Martin Truex Jr throws out the first pitch in Philly! |
| 8/9/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice talks with Darrell Waltrip about the Kentucky Motor Speedway announcement and Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage calls in... |
| 8/9/10 |
Garage Pass Chicagoland Speedway will be the first race in the 2011 Sprint Cup Series chase for the championship. Jeff Gordon is a Dad for the second time! Juan Pablo Montoya snaps a 113 race winless streak at Watkins Glen. Marcos Ambrose wins his third Nationwide Series race in a row. And, Montoya with a little Spanish lingo! |
| 8/6/10 |
Garage Pass At Watkins Glen, Jimmie Johnson and Kurt Busch are okay after last weekend’s big Pocono wreck. Jeff Burton talks about Atlanta losing a cup date. Dale Earnhardt Jr. reaches a milestone on Sunday. And, Greg Biffle leaves his injured car owner Jack Roush a present in his hospital room! |
| 8/5/10 |
Garage Pass Atlanta loses one of their cup dates...track President Ed Clark says they'll continue to move ahead. Jeff Gordon and Marcos Ambrose recently swapped cars for a day. It appears Paul Menard is headed to RCR. And, Juan Pablo Montoya is "thrilled" about racing at Watkins Glen! |
| 8/4/10 |
Garage Pass AJ Allmendinger re-signs with Richard Petty Motorsports. Elliott Sadler's Pocono crash was the hardest ever recorder. Jimmie Johnson on those secret NASCAR fines. Happy Birthday to Jeff Gordon! And, Kyle Busch says Jack Roush is one lucky dog! |
| 8/4/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are Ray Dunlap of Speed, and Mike Mulhern of MikeMulhern.net. |
| 8/3/10 |
Garage Pass Following his Pocono win, Greg Biffle is paid a great compliment by team owner Jack Roush. Jeff Gordon says Elliott Sadler's vicious Pocono crash is the latest sign safety issues remain. Several garage area rumors may affect RCR. And, Dale Earnhardt Jr visits the Boy Scouts! |
| 8/2/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as co-host...Pocono winner Greg Biffle drops by... |
| 8/2/10 |
Garage Pass Pocono's improbable winner Greg Biffle says he never gave up on getting back into victory lane. Kurt Busch gets upset with Jimmie Johnson...we hear from both. Elliott Sadler is sore but okay after taking a horrific hit near the end of the race. And, Denny Hamlin says NASCAR "tweeted" him right! |
| 7/30/10 |
Garage Pass Ryan Newman and Denny Hamlin admit they were the ones NASCAR fine for making disparaging remarks...but they have two different opinion of whether the fines should have been made public. Jeff Gordon's crew chief re-signs. Marcos Ambrose on rumors he'll replace Kasey Kahne in 2011. And, Carl Edwards is happy Jack Roush is okay after Tuesday's plane crash. |
| 7/29/10 |
Garage Pass Jack Roush is transferred to the Mayo Clinic as he recovers from Tuesday evening's plane crash. Rick Hendrick says finding a home for Kasey Kahne in 2011 has been more complicated than even he imagined. Jeff Gordon has a new spotter. And, there's one thing David Reutimann doesn't want anyone to forget! |
| 7/28/10 |
Garage Pass Jack Roush continues to recover following last night's Wisconsin plane crash. Rick Hendrick bristles at any talk Ray Evernham was told to publicly say he thought Kahne would be in the 5-car next season. Kevin Harvick on Chip Ganassi winning the Brickyard 400, Indy 500 and Daytona 500 this season...and then Chip hopes Harvick is a historian! |
| 7/28/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week's guests are Jeff Gluck of SB Nation.com, and Bruce Martin of SI.com |
| 7/27/10 |
Garage Pass Ray Evernham stirs the silly season pot by suggesting Mark Martin will vacate the 5-car next season for Kasey Kahne....and Martin isn't happy with the continuing questions by the media. Marcos Ambrose will leave the 47-car at the end of the season. And, Jamie McMurray on helping Chip Ganassi win two of three huge races this season. Plus, who should feel stupid now according to Felix Sabatas?! |
| 7/26/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Brett McMillan as co-host...Lee Spencer from Foxsports.com and Jim Utter from Thatsracin.com call in... |
| 7/26/10 |
Garage Pass Jamie McMurray wins at Indy while car owner Chip Ganassi becomes the the first to win the Brickyard 400, Daytona 500 and the Indy 500 in the same year. Also at Indianapolis, find out why Mark Martin got ticked off at the media...and why Rick Hendrick showed up with a beard! |
| 7/23/10 |
Garage Pass Juan Pablo Montoya is fastest in both practices, but the big story remains Brad Keselowski and Carl Edwards. Both talk about the penalties handed down by NASCAR this week and neither has changed their minds about what happened between them at Gateway last Saturday night. Also, Ryan Newman remembers years ago sneaking into The Brickyard and talking with Jeff Gordon! |
| 7/22/10 |
Garage Pass We get Ray Evernham's take on the Edwards-Keselowski incident. Greg Biffle is optimistic Roush-Fenway's performance at Chicago shows their team is headed in
the right direction. Dale Earnhardt Jr on where Indy ranks among the country's most prestigious tracks. And, back in the day, Richard Petty remembers when he and his team stayed in some pretty bad motels! |
| 7/21/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Brett McMillan's and guests Ben White and John Roberts discuss the Edwards-Keselowski feud, and the upcoming Brickyard. |
| 7/21/10 |
Garage Pass More fallout from Gateway as NASCAR nails Carl Edwards while they give Brad Keselowski a slap on the wrist. Chip Ganassi says he'd like to see drivers have more respect for one another. Bobby Labonte will be back in the #71 for at least four more races. And, Jeff Gordon learned a lesson from Lebron James! |
| 7/20/10 |
Garage Pass Reaction over the Edwards-Keselowski incident over the weekend continues...Kevin Harvick said he would have punched Edwards in the face! Jeff Gordon says Edwards was very close to crossing the line. Red Bull Racing names their road course specialist for Watkins Glen. And, Greg Biffle is "hounded"! |
| 7/19/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Greg Biffle as co-host...Ray Evernham calls in... |
| 7/19/10 |
Garage Pass Carl Edwards wins at Gateway but he and Brad Keselowski get into each other again...and Brad's Dad voices his displeasure. Also, Jamie McMurray trains at one of his sponsors, McDonald's...but don't ask J-Mac to make you a Big Mac! |
| 7/16/10 |
Garage Pass Kelley Earnhardt says JRM will not being moving to the cup series in 2011. With the Sprint Cup Series off, Kurt Busch and wife Eve are in Italy. The Nationwide Series is in St. Louis. And, SMI Track Owner Bruton Smith remembers a Legends race where he had to deal with an angry driver who wanted to beat up his son Marcus! |
| 7/15/10 |
Garage Pass At Charlotte Motor Speedway through Saturday it's the "Legends Million" one-million dollar Legends Car Event...We hear from Track Owner Bruton Smith and driver David Ragan. The #3 Wrangler Chevy Dale Earnhardt Jr drove to victory at Daytona is on display in the Hall of Fame until September...and Junior responds to those who think the race was fixed. And, Carl Edwards remembers when Jeff Gordon was a rookie! |
| 7/14/10 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon sets a personal record he'd rather not have. Track owner Bruton Smith doesn't think NASCAR will screw up the chase. Rusty Wallace apologizes for a comment he made at Chicagoland Speedway. And, Carl Edwards sets out on a 180 mile bike ride from his Missouri home to Gateway International Raceway...but did Clint Bowyer join him? |
| 7/14/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guest host Jim Noble is joined by Kenny Bruce of Scene Daily.com and Joe Menzer of NASCAR.com. |
| 7/13/10 |
Garage Pass Is it too early to say if Kentucky Speedway will get a Sprint Cup Series date? Bruton Smith has the answer. David Reutimann and his Crew Chief Rodney Childers are about to get new contracts. Reed Sorenson continues with Red Bull Racing. And, what odd job Reutimann may be doing at Michael Waltrip racing?! |
| 7/12/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as co-host...Chicago winner David Reutimann and Iowa Truck Race winner Austin Dillon call in... |
| 7/12/10 |
Garage Pass David Reutimann gets his first "real" win. Elliott Sadler is a free agent. Richard Childress' Grandson Austin Dillon wins in the black #3. And, Reutimann grows a beard for good luck...and it pays off! |
| 7/9/10 |
Garage Pass Heading into Chicago, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is nervous about points. Carl Edwards and Kurt Busch talk after their run-in during the last lap at Daytona. Jimmie Johnson is excited to be a new Dad. And, Kurt Busch says Danica Patrick may have to pull off a “Lebron James”! |
| 7/8/10 |
Garage Pass The latest rumor has Mark Martin headed to Red Bull Racing. Jimmie Johnson becomes a new Dad...and Jeff Gordon has a word of advice. The IRL and Bruton Smith continue to work on moving back the start time of the May Indy 500 so drivers could run the Brickyard and Charlotte on the same day. And, Tony Stewart's latest quest to help animals as "Smoke" fondly remembers his pet monkey! |
| 7/7/10 |
Garage Pass Elliott Sadler gets a new Crew Chief. Tony Stewart says don't look for Stewart-Haas Racing to expand next season. Kevin Harvick says there's no correlation between his upturn in performance and signing a new contract with RCR. And, if anyone thought Jimmie Johnson was in a slump, Kurt Busch says forget about it! |
| 7/7/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Brett's guests are Jim Utter of the Charlotte Observer, and Wendy Venturini of Speed Channel. |
| 7/6/10 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr. says his Nationwide Series win at Daytona is the last time he'll run the number three. NASCAR's Brian France is looking at several proposed changes by SMI and ISC to the 2011 cup schedule. And, when asked about any changes to the chase, Kevin Harvick catches Kyle Busch off guard! |
| 7/5/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as co-host. TNT's Ralph Sheheen calls in... |
| 7/5/10 |
Garage Pass Kevin Harvick wins the final race on Daytona's aging asphalt. Jimmie Johnson talks about the "big one" at Daytona. And, Dale Earnhardt Jr gives credit to his recent string of good finishes to his beard! |
| 7/2/10 |
Garage Pass Practice crashes at Daytona and Tony Stewart explains why. Brian France says NASCAR has not ruled out changes to the 2011 Chase for the Championship. Jamie McMurray returns to the scene of his Daytona 500 victory. And, why Jimmie Johnson may have to find a new place to sleep! |
| 7/1/10 |
Garage Pass Jeff Burton thinks he knows how Saturday night's race at Daytona will play out. Kevin Harvick on the upcoming Daytona repave. Bobby Labonte makes his 600th career cup start. And, Kelly Earnhardt on what The Intimidator would have thought about Junior Motorsports! |
| 6/30/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are John Roberts of Speed Channel, and Tom Jensen of Speed.com. |
| 6/30/10 |
Garage Pass Carl Edwards says the Ford teams aren't gaining, but are not losing ground to the competition. Jeff Gordon is driving more aggressive, but is not trying to make enemies. Dale Earnhardt Jr is looking forward to Daytona. And, Kurt Busch has a new nickname for Jeff Gordon! |
| 6/29/10 |
Garage Pass Bruton Smith on the rumors New Hampshire Motor Speedway may lose a date over a disagreement with a local official. Can Kasey Kahne rebound and still make the chase? Matt Kenseth on his latest Crew Chief situation. And, Denny Hamlin on why the movie Days of Thunder was so funny! |
| 6/28/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Greg Biffle as co-host...New Hampshire race winner Jimmie Johnson calls in... |
| 6/28/10 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson wins at New Hampshire after he and Kurt Busch trade bump and runs. Kyle Busch breaks Mark Martin's Nationwide Series record for laps led. Danica Patrick gets wrecked but still learned a lot. And, near the end of Sunday's race, Jimmie Johnson says he was thinking about wrecking Kurt Busch! |
| 6/25/10 |
Garage Pass For his aggressive driving at Sonoma Jeff Gordon knows he may have a target on his back at New Hampshire. Martin Truex accepts Jeff Gordon's apology for crashing him last Sunday but Truex says things are going to change. Jeff Burton says the racing last weekend was terrible. At New Hampshire, Danica Patrick is back and got some help from Dale Earnhardt Jr. And, Kevin Harvick needs a scorecard to remember who is mad at whom! |
| 6/24/10 |
Garage Pass Danica Patrick is back and looking forward to this weekend's Nationwide Series race at New Hampshire. Joey Logano returns to the Granite State as defending champ, and says the win in some ways did change him. And, David Regan and Kurt Busch get bumped by a contestant from American Idol! |
| 6/23/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Brett McMillan's guests are Nate Ryan of USA Today, and Dustin Long of Landmark Newspapers |
| 6/23/10 |
Garage Pass Matt Kenseth gets his third crew chief of the season. Bobby Labonte leaves TRG Motorsports. Track owner Bruton Smith threatens to move one of his New Hampshire dates over a local law enforcement bill. Travis Kvapil says Front Row Motorsports will be okay following NASCAR upholding the third largest penalty in history. And, why Carl Edwards and his Nationwide Series crew chief Drew Blickensderfer love Wisconsin race fans! |
| 6/22/10 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson is relieved to finally get his first road course victory. Rick Hendrick says he's in no hurry to find a home for Kasey Kahne in 2011. NASCAR President Mike Helton on the passing of legend Raymond Parks. And, during Sonoma Jimmie Johnson tells us why at times he felt like he was racing to the PRN play-by-play! |
| 6/21/10 |
Fast Talk Guest host Brett McMillan is joined by John Andretti. |
| 6/21/10 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson wins his first career road race getting a "gift" from Marcos Ambrose. And, new Father Elliott Sadler explains how his 16-week old son loves the TV show Family Guy! |
| 6/18/10 |
Garage Pass Kasey Kahne returns to Sonoma as defending champion...a win he's very proud of. Brad Keselowski says it's a big challenge running two road races on the same weekend. Jeff Burton starts his 500th consecutive cup race Sunday. Jamie McMurray is the latest cup driver that will become at father! And, Marcos Ambrose recalls his craziest road race incident that became a smash hit on You Tube! |
| 6/17/10 |
Garage Pass Mears returns to Tommy Baldwin Racing, Jimmie Johnson fine tunes his road course act, and Juan Pablo Montoya reacts to getting booed week after week. |
| 6/16/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are NASCAR sportswriters Lee Spencer and Reid Spencer. |
| 6/16/10 |
Garage Pass Casey Mears is out at Team Red Bull. Jeff Burton on some of the areas where NASCAR may decide to make some changes. Kasey Kahne says he's not involved so far in where he'll race in 2011. And, Tony Stewart turns to an ex-girlfriend for some cooking advice! |
| 6/15/10 |
Garage Pass SMI Track Owner Bruton Smith says it's not too late to add Kentucky Speedway to the 2011 Sprint Cup schedule. Kevin Harvick says Joey Logano's Dad needs to stay away while Joey defends his Father. And, why did an old lady flip Jimmie Johnson the bird?! |
| 6/14/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice talks with Michigan winner Denny Hamlin...Jim Utter from thatsracin.com also calls in... |
| 6/14/10 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin hammers the competition at Michigan. Kasey Kahne is a happy runner up powered by the new FR-9 Ford engine. Kurt Busch finishes third and gives credit to the 11 team. A former influential member of the NASCAR family, Les Richter passed away over the weekend. And, what is Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s favorite Michigan memory? |
| 6/11/10 |
Garage Pass Kevin Harvick and Joey Logano are at it again at Michigan. Could Rick Hendrick now have a plan for Kasey Kahne in 2011? And, Mark Martin understands a Dad's dilemma. |
| 6/10/10 |
Garage Pass Mark Martin addresses rumors of him leaving Hendrick Motorsports at the end of the season allowing Kasey Kahne to get into the 5-car one year early. Jimmie Johnson would love to win at Michigan...one of five tracks he has yet to win. Front Row Motorsports will appeal the third largest penalty in NASCAR history. And, in a go-kart race, Kyle Busch gets dumped! |
| 6/9/10 |
Garage Pass The fallout from Pocono...NASCAR hands down big penalties to Front Row Motorsports. Braun Racing's Nationwide Series teams are also slapped with penalties stemming from Nashville. car Owner Jack Roush explains why he would like to see the return of some testing. Why Tony Stewart threatens to make racing interesting at Michigan. And, which Michael Waltrip Racing driver does Trevor Bayne turn to for advice? |
| 6/9/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are Monte Dutton of the Gaston Gazette, and Ryan McGee of ESPN.com. |
| 6/8/10 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin is winning but says his team is still playing it conservative. Reports say Walmart may become a major NASCAR sponsor...perhaps the primary on the 24? Jeff Gordon can't imagine wearing any other colors than DuPont. Thanks to Joey Logano, Delana Harvick has a new T-shirt for sale with the money going to charity. And, Hamlin apologies for his Pocono burnout mishap! |
| 6/7/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Elliott Sadler as co-host...Pocono race winner Denny Hamlin and Kentucky General Manager Mark Simendinger call in... |
| 6/7/10 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin captured his fourth Pocono win in the last nine Pennsylvania events. Joey Logano blows up at Kevin Harvick after getting spun out late. And, Carl Edwards thought he would have a quiet flight from Nashville to Pocono, but no...! |
| 6/4/10 |
Garage Pass One week later...Jeff Burton and Kyle Busch. Denny Hamlin tries to explain why he's so good at Pocono. And, a blind date following one Pocono race led to marriage for Kurt Busch! |
| 6/3/10 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin says Kyle Busch loves controversy; the Busch brothers keep stacking up the trophies; plus, how tempting is the big money for winning the Indy 500 and Coke 600. |
| 6/2/10 |
Garage Pass Kevin Harvick says he's not surprised that the usually mild-mannered Jeff Burton got fired up at Kyle Busch. Not knowing Chip Ganassi was on the radio, Jamie McMurray yelled at his car owner. And, Michael Waltrip and his new Nationwide Series sponsor with the latest poop! |
| 6/2/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are Marty Snider and Bob Pockrass. |
| 6/1/10 |
Garage Pass Following the Coca-Cola 600, Jeff Burton points the finger in Kyle Busch's face...Burton explains why and Busch says he's willing to sit down and discuss it with Jeff. Chip Ganassi didn't take any credit for being the Indy 500 and Daytona 500 winning car owner. And, Brian Vickers says he could race while on blood thinners...but there's a catch! |
| 5/31/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as co-host...Coca Cola 600 Winner Kurt Busch winner calls in... |
| 5/31/10 |
Garage Pass Kurt Busch wins the Coca-Cola 600 as Jamie McMurray almost gives his car owner Chip Ganassi an Indy-Charlotte sweep. Brad Keselowski smashes his face. And, actress Jessica Biel would like to see something different in NASCAR racing! |
| 5/28/10 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin bashes Kyle Busch as teammates continue to talk smack about each other. Ryan Newman captures his ninth pole at Charlotte Motor Speedway. And, Jeff Gordon talks about what qualities of Dale Earnhardt he would like to have! |
| 5/27/10 |
Garage Pass The All-Star Race controversy between teammates Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin may be over...but Busch is now talking. Jeff Burton is happy teammate Kevin Harvick has re-signed with RCR. A tough day at the track for Carl Edwards. And, Marcos Ambrose has a suggestion for an Australian racing Hall of Fame! |
| 5/26/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Brett McMillan's guests are Joe Menzer of NASCAR.com, and David Newton of ESPN.com |
| 5/26/10 |
Garage Pass Mark Martin says no news on his future. Brian Vickers explains why he was afraid to see a doctor when he was in pain from what turned out to be blood clots. Good news for Jamie McMurray and the Bass Pro Shops Chevy team. And, during the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, Rick Hendrick gives us a little insight on Bill France Jr. |
| 5/25/10 |
Garage Pass During the All-Star Race Kyle Busch gets steamed at Denny Hamlin, but Joe Gibbs believes all is well. NASCAR great David Pearson differs with the selection of the inaugural class of Hall of Fame inductees. And, during the Hall of Fall induction ceremonies, Dale Earnhardt Jr relays a funny story about his Dad. |
| 5/24/10 |
Fast Talk Tonight's show is live from the Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway with guests including Kurt Busch, winner of the Sprint All-Star Race, and Kyle Petty. |
| 5/24/10 |
Garage Pass NASCAR inducts the first five into the new Hall of Fame...Junior Johnson and Richard Petty are thrilled to be among the inaugural group. Richard Childress talks about Dale Earnhardt's induction. Kurt Busch wins big money in the Sprint All-Star race. And, Kyle Petty on what may be his father's most impressive record of all! |
| 5/21/10 |
Garage Pass Brian Vickers explains why he's out for the season. Richard Childress has called a press conference for tomorrow but Kevin Harvick says there's nothing new to report on his contract situation. Mark Martin says the All-Star race is totally unpredictable. And, Why did Junior Johnson have a still in his garage!? |
| 5/20/10 |
Garage Pass Brian Vickers may miss at least the next three months of the season...Jeff Burton says Brian needs to take all the time he needs to get healthy. Denny Hamlin on his crew winning the annual Pit Crew Challenge. And, Clint Bowyer would just love to win Saturday night's All-Star Race million dollar prize! |
| 5/19/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Brett McMillan's guests are Jeff Gluck of SBnation.com, and Kenny Bruce of scenedaily.com. |
| 5/19/10 |
Garage Pass A US District Court Judge has dismissed Jeremy Mayfield's lawsuit against NASCAR. Kasey Kahne still doesn't know which team he's going to race with next season. Carl Edwards talks about the second and final day of the new Nationwide Series COT Daytona test. And, Michael Waltrip submits he's not THAT kinda guy! |
| 5/18/10 |
Garage Pass Does Dale Earnhardt Jr need a new Crew Chief?...His current Crew Chief Lance McGrew speaks out. Brad Keselowski talks about today's Nationwide Series COT test at Daytona. Jimmie Johnson says Brian Vickers still doesn't have answers surrounding his blood clots. And, Kyle Busch's radio problems which could have cost him Sunday's win. |
| 5/17/10 |
Fast Talk Doug Rice hosts from the Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway with guests Kurt Busch, Jeff Burton, Lance McGrew, and Sam Bass. |
| 5/17/10 |
Garage Pass A rare miscue by Jimmie Johnson allows Kyle Busch to speed to his second win of the season...both drivers talk about their Sunday in Dover. Team Red Bull GM Jay Frye believes Brian Vickers' blood clots are not life threatening. The date is set for this year's NASCAR awards banquet. And, Carl Edwards arrived at Dover with a big scratch on his face! |
| 5/14/10 |
Garage Pass Brian Vickers remains in a Washington DC hospital being treated for blood clots...Team Red Bull GM Jay Frye has an update. Kevin Harvick tells Bruton Smith to put his money where his mouth is! Martin Truex Jr captures the pole for Sunday's race in Dover. And, Jimmie Johnson remembers the Dover Nationwide Series race where he got really mad at Matt Kenseth! |
| 5/13/10 |
Garage Pass Car owner Rick Hendrick says Joe Gibbs Racing has passed HMS…but Joe Gibbs says not so fast. Fords have yet to win this season, Brian Vickers is hospitalized, and Carl Edwards says that’s pretty amazing. And, Matt Kenseth’s most embarrassing racing moment came at Dover! |
| 5/12/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Brett McMillan's guests are Rick Allen of Speed, and Jim Noble of PRN. |
| 5/12/10 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon says Crew Chief Steve Letarte will soon be signed to a contract extension. David Reutimann is working on a new multi-year deal with Michael Waltrip Racing. Richard Childress on what Dale Earnhardt would have probably thought about the new NASCAR Hall of Fame. And, Rick Hendrick jokes about kicking Gordon & Johnson in the backside! |
| 5/11/10 |
Garage Pass NASCAR's Hall of Fame opens it's doors in Charlotte. Richard Petty says the hall brings back memories...Kurt Busch's championship car is here but he doesn't believes he deserves to be here just yet. Joe Gibbs on being a part of the NFL and NASCAR halls. Plus, the picture of Jamie McMurray with Bill France Jr that almost didn't happen! |
| 5/10/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Elliott Sadler as co-host...Darlington race winner Denny Hamlin calls in and the King Richard Petty drops by... |
| 5/10/10 |
Garage Pass After sweeping Darlington, Denny Hamlin says he's figured out to win cup races. Jimmie Johnson talks about his Darlington DNF. Richard Childress says his goal to re-up Kevin Harvick by the end of the month. The new NASCAR Hall of Fame opens tomorrow and Clint Bowyer says you'll be impressed. And, Jeff Burton recalls his first "date" with the Lady in Black! |
| 5/7/10 |
Garage Pass Darlington is proving devastating as no less than five drivers have had to go to back ups...include Dale Earnhardt Jr. Denny Hamlin says last week's talk of a "new" Kyle Busch is just a myth!. Could Kevin Harvick be about to re-up with RCR? And, Tony Stewart could have been the next balloon boy! |
| 5/6/10 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin says drivers do race Jimmie Johnson differently...while Johnson says he's not shy anymore about using his bumper if needed. Dale Earnhardt Jr says he wouldn't object if someone wanted to use the number 3. And, Clint Bowyer likes seeing Jeff Gordon getting fired up over racing Jimmie Johnson! |
| 5/5/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are Dustin Long of Landmark Newspapers, and Bob Pockrass of Scene Daily.com. |
| 5/5/10 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr feels free to use the number three. Alan Gustafson gets a new contract to crew chief the 5-car, and Mark Martin knows Alan won't follow him when he leaves Hendrick Motorsports. And, Kasey Kahne tells us about his worst motel experience! |
| 5/4/10 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart admits he and crew chief Darien Grubb are confused as to why the 14 isn't running better. Martin Truex Jr is confident the 56 team can make the chase. Denny Hamlin says his knee is feeling much better. And, Team Owner Joe Gibbs reacts to the "new" Kyle Busch! |
| 5/3/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice talks with Richmond race winner Kyle Busch, Kansas Truck race winner Johnny Sauter and Tony Stewart also drops by... |
| 5/3/10 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch hopes his Richmond win will spark some much needed momentum. Richmond runner-up Jeff Gordon believes
a win could come any weekend. Kevin Harvick is the new points leader. And, Jimmie Johnson is thankful his golf game didn't result in any injuries! |
| 4/30/10 |
Garage Pass At Richmond everyone still wants to talk about what's going on between Jeff Gordon & Jimmie Johnson...we'll hear from both. Chad Kanaus is happy he has a new five year contract with HMS. Denny Hamlin says Richmond will be a test for his left knee. And, Clint Bowyer is thrilled his media availability was scheduled opposite Dale Earnhardt Jr.! |
| 4/29/10 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr makes it official...he'll drive the #3 Wrangler Chevy in Daytona's Nationwide Series race. Teresa Earnhardt was also at the announcement and she knows how the #3 stirs up many fans emotions. Brad Keselowski has the Nationwide Series points lead, but it's down to just 10 after Talladega penalties. And, Dale Jr answers the question...what would his Dad think of the Wrangler press conference? |
| 4/28/10 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr is not too happy with Darrell Waltrip. Roger Penske says Sam Hornish Jr will be a part of his team next season. Brad Keselowski almost didn't get to drive in the Talladega Nationwide Series race that he eventually won. And, Kevin Harvick hopes Chad Kanaus' contract talks with Rick Hendrick hit a snag! |
| 4/28/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Brett McMillan's guests are Jim Utter of the Charlotte Observer, and Lee Spencer of Fox Sports.com |
| 4/27/10 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson both say getting mad at each other is nothing new and Jimmie takes the blame for what happened to them at Talladega. Kevin Harvick is glad to pick up a win early in the season...we talk with Kevin at his KHI shop. And, Jimmie Johnson issues a warning as he bring his golf game to the Quail Hollow Pro-Am Wednesday in Charlotte! |
| 4/26/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Elliott Sadler as co-host...Talladega winner Kevin Harvick and Drag Racer Doug Herbert call in... |
| 4/26/10 |
Garage Pass Kevin Harvick and Jamie McMurray talk about their exciting Talladega finish. Jeff Gordon was not happy with teammate Jimmie Johnson...again. And, Juan Pablo Montoya and McMurray on why the racing lately has been so aggressive! |
| 4/23/10 |
Garage Pass Kevin Harvick addresses reporters who use anonymous sources in stories about him...and says he is working on staying at RCR. Kurt Busch inks a new 5-year contract with Penske. Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon talk after their Texas dust up. And, Carl Edwards thinks the girl who was injured a year ago when his car went into the catchfence is a pretty cool person. |
| 4/22/10 |
Garage Pass Could Kevin Harvick wind up staying at RCR? Carl Edwards is happy nobody was critically injured after his car went up against the catchfence last year at Talladega. And, why Ryan Newman knows Tony Stewart will be out for revenge this weekend! |
| 4/21/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Host Brett McMillan welcomes Tom Jensen of SpeedTV.com, and Bruce Martin of SI.com. |
| 4/21/10 |
Garage Pass Car Owner Roger Penske gets a two-fer...he signs Kurt Busch to an extension and inks Shell-Pennzoil to a multi-year contract as Busch will drive the #22 Shell Dodge next season and Brad Keselowski pilots the #2 Miller Lite Dodge. NASCAR hands down stiff penalties against the #13 & 47 teams. Denny Hamlin says Talladega should be good for his rehabbing knee. And, Marcos Ambrose's Australian accent can be an issue! |
| 4/20/10 |
Garage Pass After they got into each other at Texas, could a feud be brewing between teammates Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson?...we hear from both drivers. Dale Earnhardt Jr gives his opinion on how the 88 car drove with the spoiler at Texas. And, Kurt Busch and several other drivers race office chairs powered by fire extinguishers! |
| 4/19/10 |
Fast Talk Guest hosts Mr. Bill and Ralph Sheheen host a wrap-up of racing in Texas. |
| 4/19/10 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin wins the rain-delayed Samsung Mobile 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Tony Stewart takes the blame for a nine car pile up. And, former Redskins coach Joe Gibbs is honored in Cowboys country! |
| 4/16/10 |
Garage Pass Mark Martin says Kasey Kahne is the perfect successor for the 5-car...and by the way, Mark is not retiring! Jeff Burton on how the new spoiler may or may not affect the racing Sunday. Kyle Busch goes for his fifth Texas Nationwide Series win in a row. And, Matt Kenseth & Kyle Petty make an observation unique to Texas Motor Speedway! |
| 4/15/10 |
Garage Pass Mark Martin cleared the way for Rick Hendrick to sign Kasey Kahne. Hendrick wants to find a 2011 home for Kahne by mid-July. Kahne says he did entertain an offer from RPM before deciding on HMS. And, Jimmie Johnson has waited many years to be hated like Jeff Gordon used to be! |
| 4/14/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are Wendy Venturini of Speed, and Dustin Long of Landmark Newspapers. |
| 4/14/10 |
Garage Pass Kasey Kasey signs with Hendrick Motorsports...we hear from Kahne and car owner Rick Hendrick. And, Brian Vickers jumps out of a perfectly good airplane...for a popular mens magazine! |
| 4/13/10 |
Garage Pass Has Kasey Kahne signed with Hendrick Motorsports? Ryan Newman says it wasn't easy waiting 77 races between wins. Kelly Biers is out at Junior Motorsports. |
| 4/12/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes John Andretti as co-host. Phoenix Sprint Cup race winner Ryan Newman, Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage, Ed Laukes from Toyota and Ray Evernham call in... |
| 4/12/10 |
Garage Pass Ryan Newman snaps a 77 race winless streak. Jeff Gordon finishes second and remains optimistic about the 24 team. A frustrated Denny Hamlin toughs it out at Phoenix. And, when a reporter intimated Duke's win over Butler could have been controversial, Blue Devils fan Jeff Burton weighed in! |
| 4/9/10 |
Garage Pass A hobbled Denny Hamlin leads the first practice at Phoenix as his back-up driver Casey Mears gets some seat time. Jimmie Johnson explains why the blinding sun in turn one is no big deal. A number of drivers spin during practice and one guys does some damage. And, Dale Earnhardt Jr doesn't mind these days being pressed by the press! |
| 4/8/10 |
Garage Pass Is Matt Kenseth still mad at Jeff Gordon over Martinsville? Will Denny Hamlin need help at Phoenix? And, Jeff Gordon remembers being taught a lesson by the late Dale Earnhardt. |
| 4/7/10 |
Garage Pass Kasey Kahne remains undecided about is future with Richard Petty Motorsports. Clint Bowyer is working on consistency, including more wins. An update on former NASCAR legend Larry Pearson who was injured during the Bristol legends race. And, Juan Pablo Montoya's funny drug test dilemma! |
| 4/7/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are Jim Noble of PRN, and Steve Richards of PRN's Garage Pass. |
| 4/6/10 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr is 10th in points, but says the 88 team still has a lot of work to do. If scheduling was up to Jeff Gordon he would change the off weekends. Bobby Labonte will have an interesting sponsor at Texas. And, Nationwide Series driver Colin Braun is under-equipped at the annual Nashville Easter egg coloring contest! |
| 4/5/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes John Andretti as co-host...NASCAR Scene's Bob Pockrass calls in... |
| 4/5/10 |
Garage Pass Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch were the big winners in Nashville as Harvick won the Nationwide Series race and Busch captured the Truck Series checkered flag...the first for KBM. Denny Hamlin says his knee surgery won't sidetrack the 11 team from their goals this season. And, like a rock star, Kyle Busch smashed his guitar trophy in Nashville's victory lane last year...so what did he do this time? |
| 4/2/10 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch returns to Nashville where he smashed the guitar trophy in victory lane...Justin Allgaier explains why he understood was Busch did. Would Denny Hamlin have undergone knee surgery if he was leading the Sprint Cup Series points? And, with several drivers expecting babies, Kurt Busch has found a way to put off fatherhood! |
| 4/1/10 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin is already rehabbing his surgically repaired left knee. John Andretti will run in the Indy 500 and Robby Gordon would like to as well. Brad Keselowski looks forward to Nashville. And, Juan Pablo Montoya on rivalries in F1 vs. NASCAR. |
| 3/31/10 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin undergoes successful left knee surgery. Jeff Gordon on what is a cheap shot. Kevin Harvick on testing at North Wilkesboro. And, Paul Menard is dissed by The Biff! |
| 3/31/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are Ryan McGee of ESPN.com, and Marty Snider of TNT. |
| 3/30/10 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin is ready for knee surgery. Jeff Burton says RCR is in much better shape now than a year ago. And, Hamlin's Martinsville burnout was costly! |
| 3/29/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice and co-host Kyle Petty recap all the action in Martinsville... |
| 3/29/10 |
Garage Pass Virginia native Denny Hamlin comes out on top during a wild green-white-checkered flag finish at Martinsville. Jeff Gordon expresses his displeasure at Matt Kenseth. Jimmie Johnson takes over the point lead. And, Buddy Baker remembers his Martinsville win over Richard Petty. |
| 3/26/10 |
Garage Pass Qualifying is rained out at Martinsville so point leader Kevin Harvick starts up front. Jimmie Johnson knows the final laps here can get wild. Jeff Gordon talks about the first weekend with the new spoiler. Dale Earnhardt Jr on his profanity-laced radio tirade at Bristol. And, Rick Hendrick remembers the time he got stuck in traffic with Bobby Allison and Joe Gibbs! |
| 3/25/10 |
Garage Pass When it came to the Atlanta incident with Brad Keselowski, did the media give Carl Edwards a fair shake? Carl speaks out. After two straight DNF's David Reutimann hopes to get back on track at Martinsville. And, how nervous was Brad Keselowski when he first met his car owner Roger Penske? |
| 3/24/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters NASCAR media representatives discuss last weekend's Bristol races and look ahead to Martinsville. Brett McMillan hosts. |
| 3/24/10 |
Garage Pass Day two of testing is in the books at Charlotte Motor Speedway...Jimmie Johnson hopes the new spoiler makes his car drive even better in traffic. Kasey Kahne says he's tired of losing to the 48. And, Jeff Burton is taken to the school of hard knocks! |
| 3/23/10 |
Garage Pass Over 40 drivers test the new rear spoiler at Charlotte Motor Speedway...Kurt Busch and Kevin Harvick comment. Jimmie Johnson doesn't mind when people say "anybody but the 48". And, former wrestler "Stone Cold" Steve Austin! |
| 3/22/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kurt Busch as co-host...Bristol winners Jimmie Johnson and Justin Allgaier and NASCAR Hall of Fame Executive Director Winston Kelley call in... |
| 3/22/10 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson captures his first win at Bristol and career victory number 50. Kurt Busch is a frustrated third place finisher. Carl Edwards says the meeting with Brad Keselowski and their car owners at Bristol went well. And, Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten talks about why race car drivers are indeed athletes. |
| 3/19/10 |
Garage Pass Joey Logano captures his first career pole, and it comes at Bristol. Brad Keselowski says he'll do more listening than talking when he and Carl Edwards meet with NASCAR on Saturday. Clint Bowyer adds his two cents about the meeting. And, Scott Speed shows up at Bristol with black and blue hair! |
| 3/18/10 |
Garage Pass Could Bristol's new safer barrier's pose a major problem this weekend? Dale Earnhardt Jr and Carl Edwards weigh in. Brad Keselowski says his sponsors told him not to change the way he races. Jeff Gordon is happy the new spoilers are coming. And, David Ragan says if drivers want to fight, let's set up a boxing ring! |
| 3/17/10 |
Garage Pass Changes are made for this year's Sprint All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway...Track President Marcus Smith says the month of May will be an exciting one at CMS. NASCAR's Robin Pemberton officially announces when the cars will being using the new spoiler. Dale Earnhardt Jr runs 200++ at Tallageda. And, Martin Truex Jr isn't afraid to say what he thinks about unbolting the wing in favor of a spoiler. |
| 3/17/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are Kenny Bruce of Scene Daily.com, and Joe Menser of NASCAR.com. |
| 3/16/10 |
Garage Pass 25 Cup drivers test the new rear spoiler at Talladega and Jeff Gordon talks about how his DuPont Chevrolet drove. Martin Truex Jr hopes the spoiler will better help keep the cars on the ground. And, AJ Allmendinger gets beat by a bunch of 12 year olds! |
| 3/15/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Greg Biffle as co-host. Geoff Bobine calls in to talk about winning the Gold Metal with the Bo-Dyn Bobsled at the 2010 Olympics and Harry Gant calls in to talk about the Scotts EZ Seed Showdown coming up this Saturday in Bristol... |
| 3/15/10 |
Garage Pass Is Brad all that bad? Brad Keselowski says he doesn't want to be the villain. A day ahead of the open spoiler test at Talladega, Mark Martin says the wildest racing is yet to come. Joey Logano on his Toyota power. And, Carl Edwards says he doesn't anticipate racing differently just because he's a new daddy! |
| 3/12/10 |
Garage Pass NASCAR takes the weekend off and Matt Kenseth says it'll give the 17 team a chance to regroup. Kurt Busch goes drag racing at the Gator Nationals. Danica Patrick on going from a stock car back to an Indy machine. And, Marcos Ambrose says his mates believe he's become too Americanized! |
| 3/11/10 |
Garage Pass More reaction on the Edwards-Keselowski incident as we hear from Marcos Ambrose and David Reutimann. Kurt Busch's crew chief Steve Addington feels vindicated. And, Brian Vickers skydiving! |
| 3/10/10 |
Garage Pass NASCAR President Mike Helton says they are very concerned Brad Keselowski's car went airborne at Atlanta. Clint Bowyer's take on the Keselowski-Edwards run in. And, at Darlington...Bowyer and Aussie Marcos Ambrose try to imitate each other! |
| 3/10/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are Rick Allen of Speed, and Nate Ryan of USA Today. Brett McMillan hosts |
| 3/9/10 |
Garage Pass NASCAR hands out its penalty against Carl Edwards for turning Brad Keselowski at Atlanta...NASCAR President Mike Helton pronounces sentence. Keselowski teammate Kurt Busch and Edwards teammate Matt Kenseth react to the crash. And, what's Elliott Sadler's all-time favorite racing movie? |
| 3/8/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as co-host...Kobalt Tools 500 Winner Kurt Busch calls in... |
| 3/8/10 |
Garage Pass Brad Keselowski on getting flipped by Carl Edwards who said he took BK out on purpose. NASCAR's Robin Pemberton says NASCAR may impose penalties. By the way, Kurt Busch wins at Atlanta. And, with the Oscars having been handed out...what is Dale Earnhardt Jr's favorite racing movie? |
| 3/5/10 |
Garage Pass Is Jimmie Johnson intimidating? Jeff Burton says no. Carl Edwards "fowls" up. And, does Jeff Gordon ever regret recommending Jimmie Johnson to Rick Hendrick? |
| 3/4/10 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon hopes his teammate Jimmie Johnson is peaking too soon. Kasey Kahne is not happy with his cars. Dale Earnhardt Jr can't wait to get to Atlanta. And, Carl Edwards gets advice from Matt and Katie Kenseth on changing diapers! |
| 3/3/10 |
Garage Pass For Jeff Gordon his biggest obstacle is his teammate. NASCAR President Mike Helton on those mysterious Las Vegas cautions. Kurt Busch isn't surprised NASCAR will roll out the new cup spoiler at Martinsville. And, Kevin Harvick on the media chasing after Danica! |
| 3/3/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are John Roberts of Speed, and Bob Pockrass of Scene Daily.com. |
| 3/2/10 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson denies the 48 team is invincible. Kasey Kahne thought their cars would be better. Greg Biffle is now co-owner of an Oregon dirt track. And, Junior Johnson remembers a wild liquor run in West Virginia! |
| 3/1/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as Co=Host...Sprint Cup Points leader Kevin Harvick calls in... |
| 3/1/10 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon dominates at Las Vegas but Jimmie Johnson takes the Shelby American victory. Danica Patrick crashes but learned a lot over the weekend. And, Johnson and his crew chief Chad Kanaus are amused by a couple of accidental cautions. |
| 2/26/10 |
Garage Pass Headed into Las Vegas, RCR is red hot, but Jeff Burton says they're not celebrating yet. Danica Patrick says she's can't decide whether she likes stock cars or Indy cars better. Carl Edwards is at the track just two days after the birth of his daughter Anne. And, in the gambling capital of the world, Jimmie Johnson admits he doesn't have a poker face! |
| 2/25/10 |
Garage Pass There were a lot of empty seats in Fontana, and Jimmie Johnson may have the solution. Danica Patrick believes her fellow competitors so far have treated her well. Is Martin Truex Jr. jealous that his former team just won the Daytona 500? And, Clint Bowyer on whether NASCAR drivers are good gamblers! |
| 2/24/10 |
Garage Pass Greg Biffle still can't forget how he lost the Daytona 500...and people won't let him! Felix Sabatas on what bothers him about Danica Patrick's venture into NASCAR. And, there's one NASCAR tradition Danica is trying to understand! |
| 2/24/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are Tom Jensen of Speed, and Doug Rice of PRN |
| 2/23/10 |
Garage Pass Jack Roush on what he believes Danica Patrick needs to do to be successful in NASCAR. Kevin Harvick is the early season points leader. Jimmie Johnson wins his 48th career race in car 48. And, reflecting on his California Nationwide Series win, Kyle Busch goes Shakespearean! |
| 2/22/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes John Andretti as co-host...Las Vegas Motor Speedway President Chris Powell and California Sprint Cup Race winner Jimmie Johnson call in on Fast Talk... |
| 2/22/10 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson admits he got lucky in winning the Auto Club 500 at California Speedway. Kevin Harvick tries to catch Johnson in the final laps but to no avail. Tony Eury Jr on Danica's day at Fontana. And, after Sunday's race...Harvick and Johnson on something that Harvick says has become a part of Jimmie's anatomy! |
| 2/19/10 |
Garage Pass At California, Tony Stewart is happy for Jamie McMurray that he won the Daytona 500. After his runner-up run last Sunday...Dale Earnhardt Jr says California will be the first true test to see if the 88 is back. Matt Kenseth explains why they changed crew chiefs after just the first race of the season. And, Carl Edwards says when his little girl grows up she won't be allowed anywhere near Elliott Sadler's little boy! |
| 2/18/10 |
Garage Pass Daytona makes a "concrete" decision...and Greg Biffle says the Daytona 500 pot hole was nobody's fault. Danica Patrick explains why she doesn't worry about her critics. And, Jamie McMurray and his Dad! |
| 2/17/10 |
Garage Pass Could a pothole lead to a pave job at Daytona? Track President Robin Braig says perhaps not. So far, Danica Patrick is happy driving stock cars. Richard Petty talks about his wife Lynda's cancer treatments. And, Dale Earnhardt Jr jokes about his Daytona Nationwide Series "back flip"! |
| 2/17/10 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are Jim Utter of the Charlotte Observer, and Ralph Sheheen of Speed. |
| 2/16/10 |
Garage Pass Jamie McMurray spends the day in New York City as the new Daytona 500 champ tells us what will go down as his favorite 500 memory. Despite a pot hole in the track, Kurt Busch hopes Daytona doesn't repave their layout. And, how Danica Patrick's name came up in the 500 champions breakfast! |
| 2/15/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Greg Biffle as co-host...Daytona 500 winner Jamie McMurray calls in on Fast Talk... |
| 2/15/10 |
Garage Pass Jamie McMurray wins the Daytona 500, and the victory was quite emotional for him. Dale Earnhardt Jr hopes his second place run can boost their fortunes going forward. Danica Patrick talks about her wreck-shorten NASCAR Nationwide Series debut. Elliott Sadler is a new daddy while Carl Edwards is keeping his finger crossed! |
| 2/12/10 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart has a burning desire to win his first Daytona 500. Danica Patrick has been the big story all week and she says that may not be a bad thing. The happiest guy to make the 500 field may be Max Papis. And, Michael Waltrip and Scott Speed have an unusual relationship! |
| 2/11/10 |
PRN Up to Speed - Daytona Beach Thursday night's guests are Bobby Labonte, Kurt Busch, Marcos Ambrose, Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. |
| 2/11/10 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson and Kasey Kahne win their 150-mile qualifying races...both by inches. NASCAR tweeks the green-white-checkered flag rule...Richard Childress weighs in. Danica Patrick talks about practicing her Nationwide Series car with the cup guys. And, Jacksonville Jags runningback Maurice Jones Drew finds out NASCAR's pre-race is much different than an NFL pre-game! |
| 2/10/10 |
PRN Up to Speed - Daytona Beach Guests are Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards, Jimmie Johnson, Kasey Kahne, Jeff Gordon, and Tony Stewart |
| 2/10/10 |
Garage Pass It appears NASCAR will revise the green-white-checkered flag rule...Jeff Gordon and Mark Martin weigh in. Jimmie Johnson and Joey Logano are involved in a practice crash and we hear from both drivers. Dale Earnhardt Jr on Danica Patrick's first Nationwide Series start. And, Denny Hamlin is rooting for Michael Waltrip!
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| 2/9/10 |
Garage Pass When it comes to Danica Patrick, Kyle Busch thinks she’ll do fine. Meanwhile, Danica says she wants to play it smart and not make the other drivers mad at her. Tony Stewart is pleased NASCAR will allow the drivers to more or less police themselves on the track. And, ESPN’s Ray Evernham and Rusty Wallace admit they’re not tech savvy! |
| 2/9/10 |
PRN Up to Speed - Daytona Beach Guests are Sam Hornish, Brad Keselowski, Justin Allgaier, Reed Sorenson, Brian Scott, Jason Lefler, and Trevor Bayne. |
| 2/8/10 |
Fast Talk This week, the callers weigh in on "Dannica-Mania". Brett McMillan is the host. |
| 2/8/10 |
Garage Pass Danica Patrick will run the Nationwide Series race this weekend in Daytona...her crew chief Tony Eury Jr says she'll be okay. Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt Jr on starting 1-2 for the Daytona 500. Kevin Harvick is one-for-one at Daytona after winning the Bud Shootout. And, with a baby on the way, Carl Edwards has an interesting suggestion for his new daughter’s middle name. |
| 2/5/10 |
Garage Pass Danica Patrick is ready to make her Daytona stock car racing debut. Dale Earnhardt Jr says he doesn't feel any more pressure than usual to win. Denny Hamlin and Mark Martin trigger the first wreck of 2010. Kyle Busch is getting married. And, GODADDY.COM girl Danica Patrick is featured in new Superbowl commercials, but what about GODADDY.COM driver Mark Martin? |
| 2/4/10 |
Garage Pass It's media day at Daytona where for the first time since 2005 the press picks Jimmie Johnson to win another title. Danica Patrick is on track and is still weighing her options on running the Daytona Nationwide Series race. And, Jeff Gordon is going to be a daddy...again! |
| 2/3/10 |
Garage Pass When it comes to getting Dale Earnhardt Jr. back into victory lane, could Mark Martin’s team hold the key? As the season moves along Kevin Harvick says racing during a contract year won’t be a distraction. Front Row Motorsports gets a guarantee. And, Dale Earnhardt Jr. isn’t afraid to say what he’s addicted to! |
| 2/2/10 |
Garage Pass A Kyle Petty conversation on Danica Patrick. Greg Biffle believes, with some further testing, the new spoiler could replace the wing at Texas. And, former wrestler Rick Flair puts the hammer lock on Dale Earnhardt Jr! |
| 2/1/10 |
Fast Talk A visit to Michael Waltrip Racing with guests including David Reutimann, Marcos Ambrose, and Michael Waltrip. Doug Rice and Kyle Petty host. |
| 2/1/10 |
Garage Pass As the new season approaches one of the major question marks will be...can Dale Earnhardt Jr rebound after a tough 2009 season? Dale talks about living up to his father's name. Will Kentucky Speedway eventually get a Sprint Cup date? Chairman Brian France has NASCAR's stand. And, let's take a drive down Clint Bowyer blvd! |
| 1/29/10 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson has a rough start at the Rolex 24 at Daytona after a hard crash. Danica Patrick's official Nationwide Series schedule is out. And, Juan Pablo Montoya has better watch out for his car owner Chip Ganassi! |
| 1/28/10 |
Garage Pass Richard Childress Racing is down to three teams this season, however Childress feels that may be the right number. Clint Bowyer may not run any Nationwide Series races this year. Juan Pablo Montoya climbs back behind the wheel for this weekend's Rolex 24 hours race in Daytona. And, Joe Gibbs tells Kyle Busch all the time he's a lucky guy! |
| 1/27/10 |
Garage Pass Kevin Harvick is a free agent at the end of the season, but will he be happy enough at RCR? Marcos Ambrose is as popular as ever in his home country. Brian Vickers tested the new COT spoiler at Texas and says the switch from a wing shouldn't be a problem. And, what attracted Tony Stewart to hire Ryan Newman? |
| 1/26/10 |
Garage Pass The season hasn't even begun and it's already silly season as Kasey Kahne's contract is up at the end of 2010. RPM's Robbie Loomis talks about his approach to Kasey's situation. Brian Vickers on the new HBO series of specials on Jimmie Johnson. And, with a baby on the way...Carl Edwards' wife Kate is keeping her husband on his toes! |
| 1/25/10 |
Fast Talk A visit to Hendrick Motorsports with special guests Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Mark Martin. |
| 1/25/10 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr wants to win at least three races in 2010. Even though NASCAR has made several changes for this season, NASCAR President Mike Helton says they don't to over regulate. Denny Hamlin suffers another knee injury. And, what incriminating picture does Rick Hendrick have on Jeff Gordon?! |
| 1/22/10 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon is happy bump drafting is back at Daytona and Talladega. Kevin Harvick had hoped the yellow line rule would have gone away. Kurt Busch on how his car felt with the rear spoiler during this week's Texas test. And, as the NFL playoffs resume this weekend, we asked former Redskins coach turned car owner Joe Gibbs for a prediction. |
| 1/21/10 |
Garage Pass NASCAR Chairman Brian France says they'll continue to loosen up their policies with the goal to make good racing better. Bump drafting is back at Daytona and Talladega and NASCAR Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton says the drivers will determine the result. The Yellow out-of-bounds line stays and Jeff Burton thinks it's necessary. And, Mark Martin says he'd wreck on the final lap if it would give the fans a better show! |
| 1/20/10 |
Garage Pass The earthquake stricken island of Haiti has been getting help this week from Car Owner Rick Hendrick. With one more year left on his current contract, Kasey Kahne says he'll give RPM a chance before looking elsewhere. And, Carl Edwards gives a snappy answer to a reporters sarcastic question! |
| 1/19/10 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart plays "spoiler" in Texas as four drivers take part in a Goodyear tire test and get a feel for the new rear spoiler. Car owner Jack Roush is surprised NASCAR Series Director John Darby is stepping down. The number 3 will run on the Camping World Truck Series...but does Richard Childress have any plans to bring it back to cup? And, JD and Joe Gibbs hopes ownership will have the same affect on Kyle Busch as it did on Tony Stewart! |
| 1/18/10 |
Fast Talk It's Penske Racing night from the Embassy Suites in Concord, North Carolina. Guests include Kurt Busch and Sam Hornish Jr. |
| 1/18/10 |
Garage Pass Joe Gibbs Racing signs Kyle Busch to a new multi-year contract and Kyle says the negotiations were not difficult. Ryan Newman likes the spoiler over the wing and explains the wing's drawbacks. And, Dale Earnhardt Jr was asked what his Grandfather and Father would think about the COT and Danica Patrick! |
| 1/15/10 |
Garage Pass NASCAR sends out a memo to it's Sprint Cup Series Crew Chiefs saying they will replace the wing in favor of a spoiler. Dale Earnhardt Jr weighs in on the kind of racing we may see if they're allowed to once again bump in the corners and pass below the yellow line at Daytona and Talladega. Greg Biffle says watch out for RCR. And, Jimmie Johnson explains how his fitness workouts differ from Mark Martins. |
| 1/14/10 |
Garage Pass RCR will not field a fourth car at Daytona as driver Clint Bowyer tells us why he's in favor of replacing the COT wing with a spoiler. Jamie McMurray was happy to hear Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California shortens it's October to 400 miles. And, Carl Edwards can't believes he's soon going to be a father! |
| 1/13/10 |
Garage Pass NASCAR is set to announce the elimination of the Sprint Cup Series car wing in favor of a spoiler...we get Tony Stewart's take. Aric Almirola is excited to drive the #09 car this season. The Chili Bowl is underway in Tulsa and Jason Leffler says it's a great event. And, Kyle Busch on how he found about the "real" world at an early age! |
| 1/12/10 |
Garage Pass NASCAR considers dropping the out-of-bounds "yellow line" rule at Daytona and Talladega...Tony Stewart says it's okay with him while Michael Waltrip explains why it would be a mistake. David Stremme is still looking for a ride in 2010. And, Denny Hamlin may have found the key to beating the 48 team! |
| 1/11/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice and co-host Kyle Petty talk with author Andrew Giangola about his new book 'The Weekend Starts on Wednesday'... |
| 1/11/10 |
Garage Pass NASCAR will announce soon they will do away with rear wing in favor of a spoiler at most tracks...Dale Earnhardt Jr weighs in. Carl Edwards on the possibility of NASCAR changing the yellow line rule at Daytona and Talladega. And, Kyle Petty lives a dream at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry! |
| 1/8/10 |
Garage Pass As her NASCAR debut nears...Danica Patrick feels lucky to be getting so much hype. Greg Biffle says Roush-Fenway Racing working with Richard Petty Motorsports has already begun to pay dividends. Ken Schrader teams up with Team Red Bull for the Bud Shootout. And, The "speed" portion of Nashville's Sound and Speed is set for Saturday and Dale Earnhardt Jr explains why he likes to hang out with the stars of County Music. |
| 1/7/10 |
Garage Pass With several major teams mergering in the last couple of years, Ryan Newman doesn't think mergers are a good idea. Jimmie Johnson says it's tough to keep sharp during the off season. Reed Sorenson has new Nationwide Series ride. And, Carl Edwards talks about going rafting in Australia someday and does his best Marcos Ambrose impression! |
| 1/6/10 |
Garage Pass Carl Edwards is looking forward to the benefits of the merger between Yates racing and Richard Petty Motorsports. Robby Gordon wins stage four of the Dakkar Rally. Denny Hamlin is one of a number of drivers in Nashville Friday & Saturday for the 2010 Sound and Speed event. And, Dale Earnhardt Jr on whether last year's story about him in the National Enquirer was true. |
| 1/5/10 |
Garage Pass Some big news from Jimmie Johnson! Rick Hendrick says his top priority is making Dale Earnhardt Jr's team competitive. Kyle Busch's new truck series team could some day compete on the Nationwide side. And, Juan Pablo Montoya talks about his driving style! |
| 1/4/10 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as co-host...Ralph Sheheen from Speed and TNT and Reed Sorenson call in... |
| 1/4/10 |
Garage Pass Robby Gordon finds it tough sledding in the Dakkar Rally. Following a fall DUI, AJ Allmendinger gets a second chance. And, Danica Patrick's one stock car issue she hadn't planned for! |
| 1/1/10 |
Garage Pass With this being the first day of the New Year, we asked Greg Biffle, Jeff Gordon, Chad Kanaus and Denny Hamlin to give us their New Year's resolutions. And, when it comes to resolutions...Kasey Kahne is a mystery man! |
| 12/31/09 |
Garage Pass We wind up our countdown of the top 12 Sprint Cup Series drivers of 2009 with the guy at number 1, Jimmie Johnson. Also, what we thought was the driver funny of the year...and it goes to Denny Hamlin! |
| 12/30/09 |
Garage Pass Our countdown of the top 12 Sprint Cup Series drivers of this past season continues today with the man in the number two spot, Mark Martin. And, our choice for the second funniest story of 2009...Jamie McMurray cries! |
| 12/29/09 |
Garage Pass Our countdown of the top 12 Sprint Cup Series drivers of 2009 is winding down as today we're at number three and Jeff Gordon. Also, another funny story from this past season as Kasey Kahne learned what NOT to wear at a PGA Tour event! |
| 12/28/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Ryan McGee from ESPN.com, Tom Jensen from Speedtv.com and Dustin Long from the Landmark Newspapers to Fast Talk... |
| 12/28/09 |
Garage Pass Our countdown of the top 12 Sprint Cup Series drivers of 2009 continues today with number four...Kurt Busch. And... another funny as we asked Joey Logano what would happen if he and Kyle Busch wrestled! |
| 12/25/09 |
Garage Pass Today it's our annual Christmas show...this year featuring Carl Edwards, Mark Martin, Ryan Newman, Juan Pablo Montoya and Marcos Ambrose. |
| 12/24/09 |
Garage Pass The countdown of the top 12 drivers of 2009 rolls on with number five...Denny Hamlin. And, another funny story featuring Carl Edwards who found out how a Phoenix speeding camera works! |
| 12/23/09 |
Garage Pass Our countdown of the top 12 drivers of 2009 continues today with number six...Tony Stewart. And when it comes to funny stories, we've got one with the legendary Carroll Shelby! |
| 12/22/09 |
Garage Pass Our countdown of the top 12 Sprint Cup Series drivers of 2009 rolls on with number seven...Greg Biffle. And, as we look back of some of the funniest moments of the season...Tony Stewart and his wildest dreams? |
| 12/21/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kenny Bruce from NASCAR Scene, David Newton from ESPN.com and Wendy Venturini from Speed to Fast Talk... |
| 12/21/09 |
Garage Pass Our countdown of the top 12 Sprint Cup Series drivers continues today with number eight, Juan Pablo Montoya. And in our look back of some of the funniest things the drivers said in 2009...Clint Bowyer may owe Tony Stewart an apology! |
| 12/18/09 |
Garage Pass We continue our countdown of the top 12 drivers of 2009 with the man in the number nine spot...Ryan Newman. |
| 12/17/09 |
Garage Pass Danica Patrick's first two Nationwide Series starts will come in Fontana and Las Vegas...but why not Daytona? Danica explains. She also downplayed her successful test last week in Orlando. Dale Earnhardt Jr on what will tell him that Patrick can complete with NASCAR's big boys. A two day tire test wraps in at Auto Club Speedway. And, what Tony Eury Sr hopes left Junior Motorsports with driver Brad Keselowski! |
| 12/16/09 |
Garage Pass Our Top-12 countdown rolls on today with #10, Kasey Kahne. And it's more of the funniest stories from 2009 with Jeff Gordon! |
| 12/15/09 |
Garage Pass Our countdown of the top 12 drivers of 2009 continues with #11...Carl Edwards. Kurt Busch gets a new crew chief. And, the funniest stories of 2009 rolls on with Clint Bowyer's wild Halloween party! |
| 12/14/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Ralph Sheheen from TNT and Speed and Jim Noble from PRN to Fast Talk. Ray Evernham calls in to talk about the Ronald McDonald House... |
| 12/14/09 |
Garage Pass We begin our countdown of the top 12 drivers of 2009 with Brian Vickers. We also countdown the top 12 funniest driver comments of this past season with Tony Stewart as "The Godfather"! |
| 12/11/09 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart says he deserved the retaliation by Juan Pablo Montoya at Homestead. Dale Earnhardt Jr says he was out of the loop in the negotiations with Danica Patrick. The former owners of Kentucky Motor Speedway lose their court appeal against NASCAR. And, what Jeff Gordon, jokingly, may be doing during the off season! |
| 12/10/09 |
Garage Pass Does Danica Patrick have a Nationwide Series debut date? Carl Edwards wants Patrick to succeed, but knows there are no guarantees. Dale Earnhardt Jr is concerned his Nationwide Series team won't be able to run the full schedule. And, Jimmie Johnson showed up at Las Vegas with a beard to tick off his crew chief, but it backfired! |
| 12/9/09 |
Garage Pass When might Danica Patrick take on the Sprint Cup Series? Jeff Gordon says it'll be tough for Danica to take on stock cars while running her open wheel machine. And, Denny Hamlin's Homestead birthday wish came true! |
| 12/8/09 |
Garage Pass It's official...Danica Patrick is going NASCAR racing. Rick Hendrick doesn't feel like he'll have any problems re-signing Jimmie Johnson's crew chief Chad Kanaus. Kurt Busch says it may be a while until his new crew chief is named. And, during the Jimmie Johnson roast in Las Vegas...Kasey Kahne gets dissed! |
| 12/7/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes David Newton from ESPN.com to talk about Danica Patrick coming to NASCAR...Winston Kelly from the NASCAR Hall of Fame calls in... |
| 12/7/09 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson says the banquet in Las Vegas was a big hit. Chad Kanaus talks about his car owner Rick Hendrick receiving the Bill France award. Paul Menard has a new crew chief. And, Juan Pablo Montoya jokes about his Homestead-Miami run in with Tony Stewart! |
| 12/4/09 |
Garage Pass The annual NASCAR awards banquet takes place tonight in Las Vegas as Jimmie Johnson will be handed his fourth Sprint Cup trophy and the big check. Dale Earnhardt Jr on winning another most popular driver award and how he tries to live up to his father's name. Junior also says his Nationwide Series team may be reduced to part time status. More layoffs at several NASCAR teams. And, Jimmie Johnson hopes not to flub his champions speech like he did in 2006! |
| 12/3/09 |
Garage Pass The Jimmie Johnson champions tour rolls on in Las Vegas...and Jimmie has yet to write his Friday night speech! Mark Martin says the banquet in Vegas has been a huge hit. Dale Earnhardt Jr wins another most popular driver award. And, the guys roast Jimmie! |
| 12/2/09 |
Garage Pass Danica Patrick says she'd still like to try NASCAR but no deal is done for 2010. The champions celebrations are underway in Las Vegas. Jimmie Johnson says he won't reflect on his accomplishments until he retires. Kansas Speedway is back on track for a second cup date. And, Jimmie Johnson talks about his first job...at age 11! |
| 12/1/09 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon says the NASCAR awards banquet in Las Vegas is okay. Vegas native and Nationwide Series driver Brendan Gaughan on having the banquet in his hometown. Brad Keselowski gets his Cup & Nationwide Crew Chiefs. And, Kyle Busch's 2010 plan of action to beat Jimmie Johnson! |
| 11/30/09 |
Fast Talk Doug Rice welcomes 2009 Champion Jimmie Johnson along with Marcus Smith and O. Bruton Smith for a question and answer session with NASCAR fans. |
| 11/30/09 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson thinks it's good the annual NASCAR awards banquet will be held for the first time in Las Vegas. Will Kyle Busch get to defend in Nationwide Series title next season? Danica Patrick announces her Indy Car sponsor...but what about NASCAR? And, why Greg Biffle likes the banquet will be held in America's gambling capital! |
| 11/27/09 |
Garage Pass With four titles in a row, does Jimmie Johnson believe he can at least tie the record of seven championships? Jeff Gordon is floored Johnson was able to win four straight. David Reutimann's annual charity golf tournament is set for this weekend in Florida. And, this off season Clint Bowyer just plans on winging it! |
| 11/26/09 |
Garage Pass On this Thanksgiving Day...Clint Bowyer says it's all about family. Carl Edwards says growing up they had no Thanksgiving family traditions. Greg Biffle and his wife are having a turkey cook-off! How much can Kasey Kahne eat? And, what Brendan Gaughan won't eat! |
| 11/25/09 |
Garage Pass David Ragan will be winging it with Wingo! Chip Ganassi is happy to have Jamie McMurray back. NASCAR Chairman Brian France is frustrated with trial lawyers. Chad Kanaus re-signs with Hendrick Motorsports. And you'll never guess what food Brad Keselowski will NOT eat at Thanksgiving! |
| 11/24/09 |
Garage Pass Even Jimmie Johnson is impressed with winning four championships in a row. Rick Hendrick says being with his family instead of the race track was where he needed to be this past weekend. Kyle Busch is crowned the Nationwide Series champ and is handed the big check. And, find out what's the big stink! |
| 11/24/09 |
The Pit Reporters Guests are Tom Jensen of SpeedTV.com and Jim Utter of the Charlotte Observer. |
| 11/23/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice and co-host Kyle Petty talk with Homestead race winner Denny Hamlin... |
| 11/23/09 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson sets a record "four" the history books. Mark Martin winds up 141 points back as Jeff Gordon makes it a 1-2-3 Hendrick Motorsports point standings finish. Denny Hamlin captures the final cup race of the season. And, we hear from Hamlin and Brad Keselowski as they were at it again in the final Nationwide Series race! |
| 11/22/09 |
Sunday Drive On this year's final show, hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook recapped the season, Jimmie Johnson's
record setting four consecutive title wins. What will next season hold for the teams?
Guest: Nascar Scene Magazine's Bob Pockrass (www.scenedaily.com) live from Homestead. |
| 11/20/09 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson is on the pole at Homestead-Miami Speedway as the Lowes Chevy driver guns for a fourth straight title. Mark Martin says he won't get upset if he finishes second in point for a fifth time. Rick Hendrick inks Jimmie Johnson and sponsor Lowes to a contract extension. Kasey Kahne says he'll look at other teams in January as his contract expires at the end of 2010. And, you'll never guess who is Juan Pablo Montoya's four year old son's favorite driver? |
| 11/19/09 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson says he doesn't even want to think about a fourth consecutive championship! Mark Martin says he won't race dirty just to win a title. Jamie McMurray is now officially the driver of the 1 car next season and his new teammate Juan Pablo Montoya weighs in. And, Tony Stewart reveals his secret for landing new sponsors! |
| 11/18/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are David Newton of ESPN.com, and Nate Ryan of USA Today. |
| 11/18/09 |
Garage Pass Casey Mears is still hoping RCR can find a sponsor so the #07 team won't be forced to fold. The legal wrangling continues in the case of NASCAR vs. Jeremy Mayfield. Greg Biffle guns for his fourth career win at Homestead. And, Brad Keselowski wants everyone to take a chill pill! |
| 11/17/09 |
Garage Pass Car owner Rick Hendrick says signing Danica Patrick is a complicated process and there's no deal on the horizon. Bobby Labonte is happy to have a new deal done before December. Jimmie Johnson bounces back after his Texas disaster. And, Micheal Waltrip's mind wanders! |
| 11/16/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Brett McMillan as co-host...Doug and Brett takes a look back at Phoenix and a look forward to the last race of the season... |
| 11/16/09 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson's win at Phoenix takes him one step closer to clinching his fourth consecutive championship. Jeff Burton runs a strong second to Johnson and had his own thoughts of pulling into victory lane. Car owner Rick Hendrick says a Danica deal isn't impending. And, the war on and off the track continues between Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski! |
| 11/15/09 |
Sunday Drive This week hosts Amy East Cook and Terry Cook recapped the Phoenix race- Has Jimmie clinched the season? Should Nascar evaluate the Chase? Guests included Nascar Scene's Bob Pockrass (www.scenedaily.com), Truck Series Crew Chief Ernie Cope (www.kevinharvickinc.com) and Nationwide Series Crew Chief Trent Owens (www.braunracing.com). |
| 11/13/09 |
Garage Pass At Phoenix, Jimmie Johnson hopes lightening doesn't strike twice...as Mark Martin remains optimistic about this weekend. Jeff Gordon says he'll remain aggressive at Phoenix. Ryan Newman's sponsor will march back in 2010. And, Kyle Busch hopes to have some fun on the radio with his new crew chief Dave Rogers. |
| 11/12/09 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson...by the numbers. Casey Mears hopes RCR can still save the #07 team. Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick gun for the Phoenix trifecta. And, Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage wants to advertise using the space shuttle! |
| 11/11/09 |
Garage Pass With Jimmie Johnson on the verge of winning another title, Kurt Busch says there is no need to make any adjustments to the chase. NASCAR hands down a big fine and penalties to the #1 team. Dave Rogers is honored to be Kyle Busch's crew chief. And, David Reutimann receives an engraved shotgun with his likeness! |
| 11/11/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Dustin Long from the Landmark Newspapers and Ben White from NASCAR Illustrated to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 11/10/09 |
Garage Pass 47 people have been laid off at Richard Petty Motorsports with more to come. ESPN is reporting the deal to bring Danica Patrick to NASCAR is close to getting done...Carl Edwards weighs in. Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing will stay with Chevrolet. And, by winning at Texas, Kurt Busch made a fan a millionaire! |
| 11/9/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as co-host. Dickies 500 winner Kurt Busch calls in on Fast Talk... |
| 11/9/09 |
Garage Pass At Texas, it finally happened to Jimmie Johnson. Mark Martin says the race is still on. Jeff Gordon knows he missed a golden opportunity to gain a fistful of points on Johnson. Kurt Busch takes advantage to spoil his brother Kyle's shot at the Texas sweep. And, ZZ Top rocks the house! |
| 11/8/09 |
Sunday Drive This week hosts Amy East Cook and Terry Cook recapped the Texas race and Kurt Busch's win. Is the chase back on? Guests included Nascar Scene Magazine's Bob Pockrass (www.scenedaily.com), Richie Wauters, Kyle Busch's Truck Series crew chief (www.billyballewmotorsports.com) and Nationwide Series driver Tervor Bayne. |
| 11/6/09 |
Garage Pass At Texas, point leader Jimmie Johnson says he'll continue to stay on the offensive. Mark Martin is disappointed but not heartbroken over his Talladega wreck. US Army Chevy driver Ryan Newman's thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost loved ones in the nearby Fort Hood shootings. And, with WWE on their Nationwide Series cars this weekend...how would Joey Logano take down Kyle Busch in the ring? |
| 11/5/09 |
Garage Pass Is the Danica-Dale deal almost done? Jamie McMurray hopes he can officially announce where he’ll be headed in 2010. Still looking for a crew chief…Kurt Busch would like to talk with ousted Kyle Busch head wrench Steve Addington. And, in Texas, Carl Edwards heads to the shooting range! |
| 11/4/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcome Tom Jensen from SpeedTV.com and Dave Exum from NASCAR Scene to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 11/4/09 |
Garage Pass Ryan Newman says there’s no reason cars should turn upside down. Jimmie Johnson has a solution. Jeff Burton on the new Nationwide COT. And, Denny Hamlin on the thoroughness of NASCAR’s drug policy. |
| 11/3/09 |
Garage Pass Ryan Newman was fuming after his car flipped and landed on it's roof at Talladega. Dale Earnhardt Jr says NASCAR's rule just before the race was like telling the NFL they had to play touch football. Keselowski takes over for Stremme beginning at Texas. Jamie McMurray hopes he can soon announce his new ride for 2010. And, Jack Roush on how nervous he was during the final laps of Sunday's race! |
| 11/2/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Elliott Sadler as co-host. Artist Sam Bass stops by the studio...Talladega winner Jamie McMurray calls in... |
| 11/2/09 |
Garage Pass At Talladega, Jimmie Johnson all but ices his fourth straight Sprint Cup Series championship. Ryan Newman talks about what it was like trapped in his car upside down after his crash and flip. Jamie McMurray is the latest in a long line of improbable Talladega winners. And, it may surprise you what Newman and his Crew Chief Tony Gibson talked about when Ryan was waiting for safety workers to get him out! |
| 11/1/09 |
Sunday Drive This week hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook recapped that great finish at Taledega. Guests included Nascar Scene's Bob Pockrass (www.scenedaily.com) and Truck Series driver Aric Almirola (www.aricalmirola.com). |
| 10/30/09 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson is anxious to see what happens at Talladega and hopes he's not caught up in "the big one'. Mark Martin says it's the first he's been to Talladega and not worried about being in a wreck. Dale Earnhardt Jr is happy Lance McGrew will return as his crew chief next season. AJ Allmendinger is punished for his drunk driving arrest by NASCAR and his team. And, it's Halloween and you'll never guess what Jeff Gordon this week dressed up as! |
| 10/29/09 |
Garage Pass AJ Allmendinger is arrested for DUI. Carl Edwards talks about his vicious Talladega wreck which injured a number of fans. Jeff Gordon has a plan if he finds himself in a precarious last lap position Sunday. And, How would Jack Roush be dressed if he showed up at your door trick-or-treating? David Ragan may have the answer! |
| 10/28/09 |
Garage Pass Mark Martin isn't concerned about Talladega, and Dale Jr. awaits word from on high. |
| 10/28/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Lee Spencer from FOXSports.com and Bob Dilner from Speed Channel to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 10/27/09 |
Garage Pass Following Talladega, Kyle Busch will get a new crew chief. Elliott Sadler on why RPM will race a Ford this weekend. ABC has suspended a football color commentator for a disparaging remark made about Juan Pablo Montoya, but what does Juan say? And, Clint Bowyer remembers one of his wild Halloween parties! |
| 10/26/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Elliott Sadler as co-host...Martinsville winner Denny Hamlin calls in... |
| 10/26/09 |
Garage Pass THIS time at Martinsville Denny Hamlin beats Jimmie Johnson. Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon talk points. And, Hamlin suggests to reporters not to let his victory get lost in their stories about the chase for the championship! |
| 10/25/09 |
Sunday Drive This week hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cooke recapped Denny Hamlin's win at Martinsville. Guests included Nascar Scene's Bob Pockrass (www.scenedaily.com) and this week's Truck Series Winner Timothy Peters. |
| 10/23/09 |
Garage Pass In Martinsville, to catch Jimmie Johnson...it might take two. Plus, Kenny Wallace channels the spirit of Elvis while racing in Memphis. |
| 10/22/09 |
Garage Pass To Dale Earnhardt Jr it’s still a mystery as to why he’s been running so poorly most of the season. Jeff Gordon thinks all the 88 needs is one great run. Some say Jimmie Johnson is stinking up the show…and Jimmie responds. Perhaps we now know where Jamie McMurray will land. And, Tony Stewart monkeys around! |
| 10/21/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are Kenny Bruce of NASCAR Scene and Wendy Venturini of Speed. |
| 10/21/09 |
Garage Pass Jeff Burton gets a new Crew Chief as it's further indication RCR will shut down the 07 team at the end of the season. Rick Hendrick on the additional scrutiny being given lately to Jimmie Johnson's car. The TV ratings for the Charlotte race were down slightly from a year ago. And, Marcos Ambrose says Aussies love Americans! |
| 10/20/09 |
Garage Pass Can Jimmie Johnson be beat? Jeff Gordon says the 48 has sent the ut-oh message. Can Johnson reach career win #50 before seasons end? Kurt Busch says his team may change crew chiefs before the end of the season. And, how much would it mean to Juan Pablo Montoya to be the first Hispanic driver to win a NASCAR title? |
| 10/19/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kurt Busch as co-host...NASCAR Banking 500 winning Crew Chief Chad Knaus calls in... |
| 10/19/09 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson leads the points by 90 but says there is still plenty of racing left before a champion is decided. Juan Pablo Montoya lost three spots and knew there would be bumps in the road to the title. Richard Childress reacts to Kevin Harvick's comments that he would leave RCR after 2010. And, is Carl Edwards about to go girl crazy? |
| 10/16/09 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson is on the pole for the NASCAR Banking 500, but he says that's not enough to make the competition nervous. Dale Earnhardt Jr on his tough 2008 season. Kasey Kahne will not step out of his Dodge in 2009. And, what would newly elected hall of fame owner/driver Junior Johnson like written on his tombstone? |
| 10/15/09 |
Garage Pass Jeff Burton expects Kevin Harvick to leave RCR at the end of next season, but Jeff says you never know. Jeff Gordon weighs in on the first five that will be inducted into the new NASCAR Hall of Fame. Jack Roush has some advice for Danica Patrick. And, Carl Edwards has a BIG surprise! |
| 10/14/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Mark Ashenfelter from ESPN.com and Brad Gillie from Texas Motor Speedway Total Access to the Verizon Pit Reporters...PRN President Doug Rice calls in from the announcement of the inaugural inductees to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.... |
| 10/14/09 |
Garage Pass The inaugural class for the NASCAR Hall of Fame is revealed. |
| 10/13/09 |
Garage Pass The inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame is set to be announced in Charlotte...and it may surprise you to hear who Richard Petty would choose. The new Nationwide Series Mustang is unveiled and Jack Roush says don't expect wholesale changes to his teams next season. And, why NASCAR had to call Jimmie Johnson to victory lane! |
| 10/12/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as co-host. California race winner Jimmie Johnson call is...Artist Sam Bass joins us in the studio... |
| 10/12/09 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson wins at California Speedway and takes over the point lead. Juan Pablo Montoya finishes strong again. Jeff Gordon comes home second for the second straight weekend. And, Dr. Frasier Crane...Kelsey Grammer stops by for a laugh. |
| 10/11/09 |
Sunday Drive This week hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook recapped that exciting finish at California and Jimmie Johnson's win. Guests included Nascar Scene Magazine's Bob Pockrass (www.scenedaily.com) and ...Are you ready for next week????Lowe's Motor Speedway's Scott Cooper made a visit to talk about the Nascar Banking 500 ...To get tickets go to www.lowesmotorspeedway.com. |
| 10/9/09 |
Garage Pass Heading into the Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California...Mark Martin looks to keep the momentum going. When it comes to racing stock cars, Juan Pablo Montoya has some advice for Danica Patrick. Clint Bowyer is thankful the temperatures won't get anywhere near 100 degrees this weekend. And, while on crutches...how Carl Edwards keeps smelling fresh! |
| 10/8/09 |
Garage Pass Junior's Talladega prediction turns out to be true; what's up with Jamie McMurray; and Newman reads to the kids. |
| 10/7/09 |
Garage Pass The Hendrick cars were legal after Dover and they are still legal...Mark Martin weighs in. NASCAR Chairman Brian France announces more consistent start times for races beginning next season. A test of a bigger tire. And Jimmie Johnson recalls his most embarrassing golf shot! |
| 10/7/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Dustin Long from the Landmark Newspapers and Marty Snider from NBC and TNT to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 10/6/09 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr wants to keep his team in tact for 2010. Juan Pablo Montoya says no matter who she drives for, Danica Patrick would struggle in NASCAR. A different kind of tire test is going on at Richmond. And, how much help does Denny Hamlin expect from Kyle Busch in the chase? |
| 10/5/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Greg Biffle as co-host...Kansas race winner Tony Stewart and Lowes Motor Speedway President Marcus Smith call in... |
| 10/5/09 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart wins at Kansas establishing his team as a serious championship threat. Car owner George Gillett clears up his Saudi connection. Joey Logano says his Kansas Nationwide Series win proves he suffered no ill affects from his Dover rollover. And, a sarcastic Tony Stewart mocks a reporter and takes home a bonus souvenir! |
| 10/4/09 |
Sunday Drive This week hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook recapped the Kansas race and Tony Stewart's win. Guests included Lowe's Motor Speedway's Scott Cooper - to get Nascar Banking 500 tickets go to www.lowesmotorspeedway.com, Truck Series winner Jason White, Nationwide Series drivers Jason Leffler (www.jasonleffler.com) and David Gilliland (www.davidgilliland.com). |
| 10/2/09 |
Garage Pass NASCAR warns the 5 and 48 following a mid-week Dover post-race inspection...Jimmie Johnson's Crew Chief Chad Knaus says they didn't cheat. Mark Martin knows his chase winning percentage can't possibly continue. Kasey Kahne is ignoring everything accept trying to go fast. And, Jimmie Johnson & Carl Edwards relive Edwards' last year's off-the-wall move at Kansas. |
| 10/1/09 |
Garage Pass Richard Petty is confident the merger between RPM and Yates Racing will get done. Are the merger talks affecting Kasey Kahne and the #9 team? If there was any chance Saturn would come to NASCAR that possibility has been squelched. Carl Edwards doesn’t see any huge shake up at Roush-Fenway Racing, at least for now. And, if you want, Ryan Newman is ready to punch someone! |
| 9/30/09 |
Garage Pass The King, Richard Petty has no idea about The Prince...as car owner George Gillette enters into an agreement with the Saudi Royal Family. Kasey Kahne will not use the new Dodge R6 motor at Kansas. Jimmie Johnson is now 14th on NASCAR's all-time wins list tied with Bill Elliott. And Juan Pablo Montoya discovers something neat while visiting wounds troops in Washington DC. |
| 9/30/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Jeff Gluck from NASCAR Scene and Joe Menzer from NASCAR.com to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 9/29/09 |
Garage Pass Casey Mears is now a free agent but he could stay with RCR. The TV ratings are down again but NASCAR Chairman Brian France isn't worried. Juan Pablo Montoya is third in points but he's still trying to find a way to beat Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin. And why Nationwide Series Crew Chief Tony Eury Senior, who was injured in a car accident, got kicked out of the house! |
| 9/28/09 |
Fast Talk Guest host Brett McMillan is joined by Greg Biffle and Chad Knaus; plus, do you think NASCAR races should start at consistent times, and do you think the races are too long. |
| 9/28/09 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson tames the Monster Mile...again. Mark Martin does all he can, but still can't beat the 48. Joey Logano was shaken but not stirred after his wreck and 7 1/2 rolls at Dover. Paul Menard/RCR rumors. And, Jimmie Johnson was oblivious to Logano's scary accident. |
| 9/27/09 |
Sunday Drive This week hosts Terry Cook and Amy East Cook recapped the Dover race and previewed the next few weeks of the Chase. Guests included Bob Pockrass (www.scenedaily.com) who called in live from the track, this week's Truck Series Winner Johnny Sauter discussed his first win (http://johnny-sauter.com), and Nationwide Series Crew Chief Doug Randolph. |
| 9/25/09 |
Garage Pass Headed into Dover, Mark Martin leads the points but Jimmie Johnson will start up front in Sunday's Triple-A 400. Richard Petty can't say at this point how many employees will be affected by an RPM-Yates merger. A solemn moment for Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. And, Juan Pablo Montoya knows he can't please everyone! |
| 9/24/09 |
Garage Pass Is Kasey Kahne thinking about leaving Richard Petty Motorsports? Jeff Burton is not in the chase but is aware of where the chase drivers are on the track. Dale Earnhardt Jr expects Tony Eury Sr, who was injured in a car crash, to be at Dover this weekend. And, would Kurt Busch be open to working with a younger Crew Chief? |
| 9/23/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Bob Pockrass from NASCAR Scene and Jim Noble from PRN to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 9/23/09 |
Garage Pass NASCAR's testing ban will remain in affect in 2010, and Matt Kenseth says the ban was the right thing to do. Juan Pablo Montoya explains why he thinks Mark Martin is the most dangerous man in the chase. David Ragan does more than just help Goodyear test tires at Daytona. And Marcos Ambrose tells us what it was like to get called into the NASCAR trailer for his part in causing the last lap New Hampshire yellow flag! |
| 9/22/09 |
Garage Pass NASCAR wants to examine Jeremy Mayfield. Kasey Kahne wonders who is the go-to guy at RPM. Kurt Busch is not the reason Crew Chief Pat Tryson is leaving Penske Racing at the end of the season. And, why an eBay auction has surprised Dale Earnhardt Jr! |
| 9/21/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes guest co-host Gre Biffle...Doug and Greg recap this past weekend's race in New Hampshire... |
| 9/21/09 |
Garage Pass At New Hampshire, Mark Martin is the man as he wins the first chase race. Kasey Kahne faces an uphill battle after a blown engine relegates him to 12th. Dale Earnhardt Jr is ticked after getting spun out late. And, does Juan Pablo Montoya think Mark Martin is no more Mr. Nice Guy?! |
| 9/20/09 |
Sunday Drive This week hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook recapped the first race of the Chase at New Hampshire and Mark Martin's fifth win of the season. Guests included Bob Pockrass (www.scenedaily.com) live from the track; Richie Waunters, Kyle Busch's crew chief, discussed this weekend's Truck Series race win (www.kylebusch.com), and Jason Keller came on the show to preview next week's Nationwide Race in Dover. |
| 9/18/09 |
Garage Pass In New Hampshire the chase is on! Carl Edwards doesn't feel there is a favorite. Mark Martin signs with Hendrick Motorsports through 2011. Juan Pablo Montoya grabs the pole for Sunday's Sylvania 300. And, Jimmie Johnson takes part in the custard pie throwing contest! |
| 9/17/09 |
Garage Pass Three-time champ Jimmie Johnson’s chase strategy is to continue to keep it simple. Kyle Busch knows why the 18 didn’t make the chase. Tony Stewart says any of the top 12 teams can win the championship. And, how Carl Edwards tested his broken foot at Richmond…and failed! |
| 9/16/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett's guests are Jim Utter from The Charlotte Observer, and Ralph Sheheen from Speed. |
| 9/16/09 |
Garage Pass A bummer for Kurt Busch as his crew chief decides to leave at the end of the season. Richard Petty says the decision to merge with Yates is for financial reasons. Mark Martin says anyone in the chase can win it. And, Marcos Ambrose held down many jobs before becoming a race car driver! |
| 9/15/09 |
Garage Pass Kasey Kahne questions the timing of the Petty-Yates merger and wonders how it will affect his team in the chase. The 2010 schedule is out, but Mark Martin is choosing not to say what he thinks. A new driver for Dale Earnhardt Junior's Nationwide Series team. And, will Tony Stewart let us in on his wildest dreams! |
| 9/14/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice and Kyle Petty take a look at the 12 drivers who made the Chase for the Sprint Cup... |
| 9/14/09 |
Garage Pass The winners and losers after Richmond...Denny Hamlin, Brian Vickers, Kyle Busch and Matt Kenseth. Kurt Busch will lose his crew chief at the end of the season. Tony Eury Sr is okay after a car accident. And, Carl Edwards' back flip stand in! |
| 9/13/09 |
Sunday Drive The Chase has begun! This week hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook talked about who made it, who didn't- all while recapping this weekend's activities at Richmond. Guests included Nascar Scene Magazine's Bob Pockrass (www.scenedaily.com)and Nationwide Series Driver Rickey Stenhouse Jr. (www.stenhousejr.com). |
| 9/11/09 |
Garage Pass At Richmond...the chase is on! Matt Kenseth won't change his strategy...Brian Vickers says he won't focus on the other guys trying to make the 12-man playoff. Would Carl Edwards wreck Kyle Busch to help his own teammates make the chase? Kasey Kahne is surprised Richard Petty Motorsports will run Fords next season. And, Greg Biffle says Carl Edwards could have broken his foot doing something more manly! |
| 9/10/09 |
Garage Pass At the end of the season Richard Petty Motorsports will switch to Ford merging with Yates Racing as Reed Sorenson will be the odd man out. Kyle Busch and Matt Kenseth are just two of the drivers fighting for a spot in the chase. And, former crew chief Tony Eury Jr will spend Richmond weekend far away from the pressure of the chase! |
| 9/9/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes David Newton from ESPN.com and Tom Jensen from SpeedTV.com to the Verizon Pit Reporters.... |
| 9/9/09 |
Garage Pass Rumored to have wanted out of RCR, Kevin Harvick sets the record straight. Jimmie Johnson says he'd welcome Danica Patrick to NASCAR. A another twist in the Jeremy Mayfield saga. And, Tony Stewart could be working on a new way to counter what he thinks are stupid questions asked by the media! |
| 9/8/09 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart on Danica Patrick's eventual move to NASCAR. Carl Edwards explains how long it will take for his "Frisbee foot" to heal. With his Atlanta win, Kasey Kahne moved up five spots in points but says he can't relax at Richmond. And, in the aftermath of Carl Edwards' Frisbee injury, Jeff Gordon gets into the act! |
| 9/7/09 |
PRN's Fast Talk This week Doug Rice and Kyle Petty take a look back at this past weekend's race in Atlanta... |
| 9/7/09 |
Garage Pass With a clutch performance at Atlanta, Kasey Kahne's team solidifies it's position to make the chase. Meanwhile, it's heartbreak for Kevin Harvick. Juan Pablo Montoya's strong run puts him a great position to make his first chase for the championship. And, Carl Edwards tells us the thoughts of his car owner Jack Roush over his broken right foot! |
| 9/4/09 |
Garage Pass Carl Edwards breaks a bone, while Brian Vickers just wants to break in. Jeff Gordon knows what the guys on the chase bubble are going through. And, when it comes to golf, Greg Biffle has his own unique way of keeping score! |
| 9/3/09 |
Garage Pass Bobby Labonte finds a new ride for seven of the final 12 races. A reorganization of key personnel at RCR...Clint Bowyer believes the teams are headed in the right direction. Track Owner Bruton Smith says Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket sales have spiked up. Plus, Tony Stewart and his little dog! |
| 9/2/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Rea White from NASCAR Scene and Ryan McGee from ESPN.com to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 9/2/09 |
Garage Pass Danica Patrick is again spotted at Stewart-Haas Racing. What career advice would Tony Stewart give the IRL star? Brad Keselowski will move to Penske Racing with the blessing of Dale Earnhardt Jr. Mark Martin on what if the 5-car doesn't make the chase. And, Matt Kenseth vs. his teenage son, Ross! |
| 9/1/09 |
Garage Pass It's official...Brad Keselowski has signed with Penske Racing to run the #12 Dodge beginning next season. Kevin Harvick will remain with RCR in 2010. And, a new roller coaster named after Dale Earnhardt, and Funny Car Champion John Force weighs in. |
| 8/31/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice and co-host Brett McMillan welcome Montreal winner Carl Edwards to Fast Talk... |
| 8/31/09 |
Garage Pass It's Christmas in August as Carl Edwards takes advantage of a Marcos Ambrose "gift" in Montreal. Brad Keselowski says he's close to making announcement about his 2010 plans...and he's trying to be patient about it. Bobby Labonte is being replaced in seven of the final 12 races. And, Marcos Ambrose may have changed his opinion of Carl Edwards! |
| 8/30/09 |
PRN Sunday Drive With the Cup Series off this weekend, hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook reviewed the Nationwide Series race in Montreal. Guests included Nascar Scene Magazine's Bob Pockrass (www.scenedaily.com), Nationwide Series Driver Boris Said called in from Montreal and Truck Series Driver Todd Bodine (www.teamonion.net). |
| 8/28/09 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson believes the cup series should have an off weekend every season just before the chase. The Nationwide Series is in Montreal...defending champ Ron Fellows tells us how he was able to win in the rain. Patrick Carpentier remembers a funny moment from Montreal involving Carl Edwards. And, Edwards and Marcos Ambrose will race a Daytona prototype in the Grand Am event and had to practice switching drivers! |
| 8/28/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Brett McMillan's guests this week are Bruce Martin from SI.com, and Jim Noble from PRN. |
| 8/27/09 |
Garage Pass David Stremme denies rumors he'll be out of the 12-car next season in favor of Brad Keselowski...Stremme's teammate Kurt Busch weighs in on Keselowski's talent. Boris Said remembers last year's Montreal race in the rain. Michael Waltrip has a new interim crew chief. And, in Kansas City, Clint Bowyer almost gets hit by a foul ball! |
| 8/26/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Jim Noble from PRN and Bruce Martin from SI.com to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 8/26/09 |
Garage Pass Speedway Motorsports Track Owner Bruton Smith says trying to give a 2010 cup date to Kentucky Speedway is a dead issue. Dale Earnhardt Jr says Brad Keselowski can't drive for him if he goes to a Dodge team. Carl Edwards on David Ragan. And, NHRA champ John Force knows NASCAR drivers love drag racing too! |
| 8/25/09 |
Garagepass Has Brad Keselowski signed with Penske Racing?...Dale Earnhardt Jr weighs in. David Ragan got a boost from winning the Nationwide Series race at Bristol, but does it make up for a disappointing 2009 cup campaign? And, Joe Gibbs says he's in trouble as Kyle Busch runs the numbers on the 18 team making this year's chase! |
| 8/24/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice and Brett McMillan take a look back on the action in Bristol. Kyle Petty and Atlanta Motor Speedway President Ed Clark call in... |
| 8/24/09 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch wins at Bristol as he and Mark Martin wage a clean battle to the checkered flag. Brad Keselowski wouldn't confirm or deny rumors he's headed to Penske Racing's #12 cup car in 2010. It appears Danica Patrick will not be coming to NASCAR. And, the media asks Juan Pablo Montoya...What did you say? |
| 8/23/09 |
Sunday Drive Who will be out of the Chase? Who has a chance to make it in? Hosts Amy East Cook and Terry Cook asked these questions while recapping last night's race in Bristol. Guests included Bob Pockrass (www.scenedaily.com). Billy Ballew (www.billyballewmotorsports.com) and Richard Childress (www.rcrracing.com). |
| 8/21/09 |
Garage Pass Double-file restarts at Bristol, according to Jeff Burton, could result in a lot more wrecks. Brian Vickers says when it comes to Kyle Busch...he's out of strikes. Mark Martin enters Bristol on the chase bubble. And why Jimmie Johnson gave Brian Vickers the nickname...The Sheriff! |
| 8/20/09 |
Garage Pass Mark Martin is on the bubble to make the chase for the championship...so is he stressing? Dale Earnhardt Jr explains why he thinks the double-file restarts save the day. Jimmie Johnson on meeting President Obama. And, a honeymoon Jamie McMurray probably won't remember! |
| 8/19/09 |
Garage Pass President Obama welcomes a contingent of NASCAR dignitaries to the White House as cup champ Jimmie Johnson is honored. Brad Keselowski continues his quest to run the Cup and Nationwide Series next season. And, Juan Pablo Montoya visits Graceland! |
| 8/19/09 |
Verizon Pit Reporters Brett McMillan's guests this week are John Roberts of Speed Channel, and Jeff Owens of NASCAR Scene. |
| 8/18/09 |
Garage Pass Brian Vickers is just 12 points from vaulting into the top 12...and he signs a new contract extension with Team Red Bull. Kasey Kahne has a photo shoot with a Toyota...is there something up with that? Another chapter in the Jeremy Mayfield saga. And, Joey Logano gets some qualifying tips from Juan Pablo Montoya and Mark Martin! |
| 8/17/09 |
Fast Talk Host Doug Rice is joined by co-host Greg Biffle and guest Sam Bass. |
| 8/17/09 |
Garage Pass Brian Vickers wins his first race in three years. Dale Earnhardt Jr finishes in the top five for just the second time this season. The Sprint and NASCAR family suffers a painful loss. And, Brad Keselowski snookers Brian Vickers and Kyle Busch to grab his third Nationwide Series win of the season. |
| 8/16/09 |
Sunday Drive Hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook reviewed the race at Michigan and Brian Vicker's win. Guests included Nascar Scene's Bob Pockrass (www.scenedaily.com), Truck Series Driver Matt Crafton (www.mattcrafton.com) and Nationwide Series driver Scott Wimmerm (www.scottwimmer.com).
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| 8/14/09 |
Garage Pass At Michigan, Brian Vickers wins his sixth pole of the season. Kasey Kahne isn't worried as he must start from the back due to a blown motor. Jeff Gordon is working on trying to keep is sore back safe. And, Nationwide Series driver Brad Coleman hits a Coyote! |
| 8/13/09 |
Garage Pass Heading into Michigan, Jeff Gordon deals with his aching back. Carl Edwards on one possible reason the racing is getting more aggressive. And, Rusty Wallace and Ray Evernham are two of ESPN's "backseat drivers". |
| 8/12/09 |
Garage Pass Battling for a spot in the chase, Greg Biffle says this is no time to be conservative. It appears team Red Bull may stay with Toyota instead of switching to Chevrolet. Tony Stewart on making improvements to turn nine at Watkins Glen, the scene of Sunday's Hornish-Gordon-Burton crash. And, which fans would "Mad" Max Papis tell to shut up?! |
| 8/12/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Lee Spencer from FOXsports.com and Kenny Bruce from NASCAR Scene to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 8/11/09 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart doesn't care if he's the top dog at the end of the "regular season". Sam Hornish Jr's Crew Chief Travis Geisler on how Sam is doing after his hard crash at Watkins Glen. Caught up in Hornish's melee, Jeff Gordon is nursing a sore back. And would Jimmie Johnson give another driver a shot at the championship and sit out the rest of the season for a HUGE amount of money? |
| 8/10/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice and co-host Brett McMillan take a look back at the race at Watkins Glen...Speed's Wendy Venturini calls in... |
| 8/10/09 |
Garage Pass It's Tony Stewart again at The Glen! Marcos Ambrose comes home second and barely missed the Watkins Glen sweep. Sam Hornish Jr and Jeff Gordon are involved in a wicked wreck. And, Marcos Ambrose finds his gold Zippo! |
| 8/9/09 |
Sunday Drive Another week, another rainout....This week hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook asked our listeners if they would have liked to see a road course race in the rain....
Guests include Lee Spencer, Fox Sports (www.foxsports.com) and Truck Series Driver Brian Scott. |
| 8/7/09 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon expects wild double-file restarts at Watkins Glen. Jimmie Johnson grabs the pole for Sunday's race. David Reutimann is still not happy from being wrecked at Pocono by Denny Hamlin...Hamlin apologizes. Will Tony Stewart add a third team next season? And, why Juan Pablo Montoya says tee-hee-hee! |
| 8/6/09 |
Garage Pass What's happening at Team Red Bull?...team President Jay Frye brings us up to date. Juan Pablo Montoya says road racing driving a cup car is tough. And, Jamie McMurray gets married! But, did he cry at the wedding? |
| 8/5/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Dustin Long from the Landmark Newspapers and Bob Pockrass from NASCAR Scene to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 8/5/09 |
Garage Pass NASCAR top free agent driver, Brad Keselowski, weighs his options for 2010. Jimmie Johnson is looking forward to Watkins Glen. A crew chief swap at Richard Petty Motorsports. And what did Jeff Gordon buy with his first big NASCAR paycheck? |
| 8/4/09 |
Garage Pass An emotional win for Denny Hamlin at Pocono. Clint is climbing as Bowyer moves to within striking distance of the 12th and final spot to make the chase. Jimmie Johnson will eventually get to visit the White House. And, the question Michael Waltrip didn't want Martin Truex Jr to answer! |
| 8/3/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Brett McMillan as co-host to discuss the race at Pocono...Drag racer Clay Millican calls in to talk about Pinks All Out at Zmax Dragway... |
| 8/3/09 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin snaps a 50 race winless streak and takes the checkered flag at Pocono. Juan Pablo Montoya is second but is looking at the big picture. Jimmie Johnson stages a major comeback. And, why does Brad Keselowski believe his win at Iowa Speedway was so popular?
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| 8/2/09 |
Sunday Drive Postponed at Pocono, Sunday Drive hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook took the wheel and previewed tomorrow's race and discussed current standings in Nascar. Guests included Nascar Scene Magazine's Bob Pockrass (www.scenedaily.com), Nationwide Series Driver Aric Almirola (www.aricalmirola.com) and this week's Truck Series Winner (with his fifth win in a row) Ron Hornaday (www.ronhornaday.com). |
| 7/31/09 |
Garage Pass Qualifying is rained out at Pocono. Juan Pablo Montoya has moved on from his Indy pit road speeding penalty which cost him a shot at the win. Matt Kenseth is disappointed for teammate Jamie McMurray. And, Jimmie Johnson is 1-0 clean shaven, but the beard may have to make a comeback! |
| 7/30/09 |
Garage Pass NASCAR and the founders of Kentucky Speedway square off in a Cincinnati courtroom. Jeremy Mayfield is sued by his Stepmother. Rusty Wallace is proud as the track he helped design, Iowa Speedway, hosts the Nationwide Series. Will Richard Petty Motorsports cut back next season? And, since joining the Home Depot team...Joey Logano is much better with a hammer! |
| 7/29/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Mike Mulhern from mikemulhern.net and David Newton from ESPN.com to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 7/29/09 |
Garage Pass A court date is set for Jeremy Mayfield's lawsuit against NASCAR. Greg Biffle has some doubts about Mayfield's Step-Mother's affidavit that said she saw Jeremy use drugs 30 times. Roush-Fenway Racing would like to keep Jamie McMurray in the Ford camp. And, Dale Earnhardt Jr is shown the basement at Indy! |
| 7/28/09 |
Garage Pass NASCAR says Jeremy Mayfield lied and they say they have more witnesses that saw Mayfield do meth. It appears the Nationwide Series car of tomorrow will be delay...Rusty Wallace tells us about a meeting at the NASCAR tech center. Rick Hendrick on winning his seventh Brickyard 400. And, Mark Martin called Jimmie Johnson "Superman", so how does Jimmie respond to that? |
| 7/27/09 |
Fast Talk Doug Rice and co-host Elliott Sadler welcome Allstate 400 winner Jimmie Johnson to the show. |
| 7/27/09 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson wins his third Allstate 400 at the Brickyard as he holds off Mark Martin at Indy. Juan Pablo Montoya's pit road speeding penalty perhaps cost him the win...hear Juan's in-car radio as the penalty came down. Plus Jimmie and Mark on the final laps. |
| 7/26/09 |
Sunday Drive Hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook recapped that tremendous Indy race and finish. Guests included Nascar Scene Magazine's Bob Pockrass (www.scenedaily.com), this week's Truck Series Winner Ron Hornaday (www.ronhornaday.com), and Nationwide Series Driver Michael Annett (www.michaelannett.com). |
| 7/24/09 |
Garage Pass An appeals court rules in NASCAR's favor and Jeremy Mayfield is once again suspended...Jeff Gordon says the real story will come out. Tony Stewart has no tire worrys at Indy. Jimmie Johnson and Kurt Busch have yet to talk following their Chicago incident. And, Jeff Gordon on how the Indiana school system helped his racing career! |
| 7/23/09 |
Garage Pass From a tire disaster to a "good year"...Goodyear's Greg Stucker on the development of the new Indy racing tire. Matt Kenseth feels lucky to be in the top 12. Kevin Harvick trained almost his entire life for his 2003 Brickyard 400 burnout! |
| 7/22/09 |
Garage Pass Do NASCAR TV ratings depend on the success of "Little E"? Dale Earnhardt Jr gives us his opinion. The latest Jeremy Mayfield news as Greg Biffle weighs in. And, is the early season success of Stewart-Haas Racing the top story so far in 2009? You'll hear from Ryan Newman and Tony Stewart. |
| 7/22/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Joe Menzer from NASCAR.com and Jim Noble from PRN and TNT to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 7/21/09 |
Garage Pass Greg Biffle says NASCAR is right and Jeremy Mayfield is wrong. Kevin Harvick on how nervracking last year's Brickyard 400 really was. A handful of guys test at Road Atlanta for Watkins Glen...and Juan Pablo Montoya says believe it or not, he can points race! |
| 7/20/09 |
Fast Talk Brett McMillan fills in for Doug Rice this week...Greg Biffle co-hosts...David Newton from ESPN.com calls in to discuss the Mayfield situation... |
| 7/20/09 |
Garage Pass For Kyle Busch, it was a Gateway getaway. More with Jeremy Mayfield as he talks to a Charlotte TV station. And, we never knew Dale Earnhardt Jr was a bargin hunter! |
| 7/19/09 |
Sunday Drive What would you like to change about the Chase? Hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook discussed the Chase. Guests included Nascar Scene Magazine's Bob Pockrass ( www.scenedaily.com) and this week's Truck Series Winner Ron Hornaday ( www.ronhornaday.com). |
| 7/17/09 |
Garage Pass The Sprint Cup Series takes it's third of four weekends off and Matt Kenseth is happy about that. Kenny Wallace has a dream...to win at his home track Saturday night. More with Jeremy Mayfield...and be careful if you drive on Carl Edwards Road! |
| 7/16/09 |
Garage Pass Jeremy Mayfield breaks his recent silence in a big way! Mayfield talks about allegedly failing a second drug test, a step mom who signed an affidavit saying she saw Jeremy use Methamphetamine 30 times, and he takes a shot at NASCAR Chairman Brian France. Plus, a "sneaky" Carl Edwards! |
| 7/15/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Bob Pockrass from NASCAR Scene and Ray Dunlap from Speed to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 7/15/09 |
Garage Pass "Unhappy" Harvick is rumored to be wanting to leave RCR as Car Owner Richard Childress issues a statement. Juan Pablo Montoya isn't shedding any tears over Martin Truex Jr leaving EGR at the end of the season. And, a race fan now has a million reasons to stay retired! |
| 7/14/09 |
Garage Pass Brad Keselowski is weighing his options for 2010. Brian Vickers agreed last month to a contract extension but has yet to see the paperwork from Team Red Bull. Martin Truex Jr's team is fined and penalized for a Chicago violation. And, Carl Edwards embarks on a 200 mile bike ride! |
| 7/13/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Brett McMillan as guest host...Chicago race winner Mark Martin calls in. Media guests Pat Patterson, Lee Spencer and Ralph Sheheen give their mid-season reports... |
| 7/13/09 |
Garage Pass Mark Martin wins his fourth race of the season. Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch get together on track at Chicago which neither appreciated. Martin Truex Jr's team could be in for a big penalty. And, remember in 2005 when Jeff Gordon botched "Take me out to the ballgame" at Wrigley Field in Chicago? Well, Jeff may want another shot! |
| 7/12/09 |
Sunday Drive This week hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook recapped Chicagoland. Guests included Fox Sport's Lee Spencer (www.foxsports.com) and Nationwide Series Driver #11 America's Incredible Pizza Company Toyota Camry Scott Lagasse Jr. (www.scottlagasse.com). |
| 7/10/09 |
Garage Pass Brian Vickers captures his fifth pole of the season, but the Red Bull Toyota driver wants a win. Dale Earnhardt Jr says his former crew chief will prove his critics wrong. Jeremy Mayfield is mad and says he's not going to take it anymore. Kasey Kahne talks about Kyle Busch's car being on top of his during that finish line crash at Daytona. And, Kurt Busch will throw out the first pitch and sing at Sunday's Cubs-Cardinals game! |
| 7/9/09 |
Garage Pass At Chicagoland Speedway, Tony Stewart says he and Kyle Busch are good after talking about their hard crash at Daytona...but Busch has some harsh words. Tony Eury Jr is back at the track for the first time since being replaced as Dale Earnhardt Jr's crew chief. And, Matt Kenseth and his wife Katie welcome in a new baby girl! |
| 7/8/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Dave Exum from Scenedaily.com and Bob Dilner from Speed to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 7/8/09 |
Garage Pass Martin Truex Jr explains one of the main reason he'll move to MWR in 2010. Kasey Kahne says NASCAR's drug testing procedures have changed since Jeremy Mayfield's positive test. ISC reports a loss for the first half of this year. And, Clint Bowyer's exploding golf ball practical joke! |
| 7/7/09 |
Garage Pass It's official...Martin Truex Jr will join Michael Waltrip Racing in 2010. Waltrip cuts back to a part time schedule next season, and explains why. When it comes to crashes like the one at the end of the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona, Jimmie Johnson says expect more of the same. And, why NBA star Vince Carter had to practice hard to learn to drive the pacecar! |
| 7/6/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes John Andretti as co-host. Crew Chief for Tony Stewart, Darian Grubb calls in to talk about the win at Daytona... |
| 7/6/09 |
Garage Pass NASCAR appeals last weeks decision to allow Jeremy Mayfield back on the track. Tony Stewart wins ugly at Daytona. Martin Truex Jr will make it official on Tuesday that he's moving to MWR in 2010. And, at Daytona, Tampa Bay Bucs Tight End Kellen Winslow Jr. leaves the speed to the drivers! |
| 7/5/09 |
Sunday Drive This week hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook recapped that incredible finish at Daytona. Bob Pockrass, Nascar Scene Daily (www.scenedaily.com) was our guest. We asked our listeners what rules you would like to implement on restrictor plate racing |
| 7/3/09 |
Garage Pass Ryan Newman questions the judge's decision in the Jeremy Mayfield case. NASCAR's Brian France stands by their drug testing procedures. The runner-up a year ago, Carl Edwards hopes to have a shot at winning the Coke Zero 400 Saturday night. And, In his day...Richard Petty never did burnouts or back flips, but he do one thing! |
| 7/2/09 |
Garage Pass Jeremy Mayfield is a no-show at Daytona. Kyle Busch and Mark Martin say they would have no problem with Mayfield on the track. Jeff Burton on his concern with the Mayfield ruling. Richard Petty turns 72 today. And, Matt Kenseth is happy, sort of, to be back at Daytona. |
| 7/1/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Host Brett McMillan welcomes guests Rick Allen of Speed, and Monte Dutton of The Gaston Gazette. |
| 7/1/09 |
Garage Pass A judge rules that Jeremy Mayfield CAN race this weekend at Daytona. The first inductees to the NASCAR Hall of Fame will be announced Thursday night, and Bobby Allison has his pick for who should be number one. And, David Reutimann collects on a bet...a restored 1967 Shelby GT 500 Mustang! |
| 6/30/09 |
Garage Pass Could it be "The King" and a Camry? Richard Petty weighs in. Martin Truex Jr says he's talked career moves with Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jeff Gordon and Kurt Busch...for a while at New Hampshire...didn't realize they were racing Joe Logano for the lead. And, why is Ryan Newman brushing his teeth more these days?! |
| 6/29/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes John Andretti as co-host...New Hampshire winner Joey Logano and Indianapolis Motor Speedway President and COO Joey Chitwood call in... |
| 6/29/09 |
Garage Pass Call Joey "Lucky" Logano as the Home Depot Toyota driver becomes the youngest winner in NASCAR history. Kyle Busch apologies after triggering an 8-car crash as Brian Vickers and martin Truex Jr lash out at Kyle. And, Team owner Joe Gibbs hopes to carry Logano's win a long, long way! |
| 6/28/09 |
Sunday Drive This week hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook recapped the Lenox 301 at New Hampshire and Joey Lagano's first win. Guests included Nascar Scene's Bob Pockrass (www.scenedaily.com) and Truck Series driver David Starr (www.davidstarr.com). |
| 6/26/09 |
Garage Pass Qualifying is washed out in New Hampshire. Tony Stewart crashes in practice...then said he hasn't talked to any driver about a third team. Juan Pablo Montoya on being the "bubble boy" in the point standings. Brad Keselowski and team owner Rick Hendrick talk about Brad's future in the cup series. And, we asked Matt Kenseth, will it be a boy or a girl?
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| 6/25/09 |
Garage Pass Getting set for New Hampshire, Mark Martin guns for his fourth win of 2009. Denny Hamlin and company try and iron out their woes. JD Gibbs contemplates a fourth team for Joe Gibbs Racing. And, why Kurt Busch prefers to be behind the wheel off the racetrack. |
| 6/24/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Guests are Ryan McGee of ESPN.com, and Tom Jensen of SpeedTV.com |
| 6/24/09 |
Garage Pass Richard Petty dodges questions about Toyota. Tony Stewart says he's open to adding a third team to Stewart-Haas racing in 2010. Carl Edwards wants to run both the cup and Nationwide Series again next year. And, the Sonoma payoff for Kasey Kahne and Richard Petty! |
| 6/23/09 |
Garage Pass Could Kasey Kahne soon find himself driving a Toyota?... Kasey talks about the rumors. As GM cuts a percentage of support for it's Chevrolet Sprint Cup Series teams, Richard Childress won't rule out layoffs at RCR. Juan Pablo Montoya moves into the 12th and final spot to make the chase. And, Marcos Ambrose on Kasey Kahne...the ladies man! |
| 6/22/09 |
Fast Talk Doug Rice and John Andretti welcome guests Kasey Kahne and Jerry Gappens of New Hampshire Motor Speedway. |
| 6/22/09 |
Garage Pass Kasey Kahne upsets the field at Infineon Raceway with his first roadcourse victory. Tony Stewart, who finished second, praised Kahne saying he made virtually zero mistakes. Jimmie Johnson isn't sure how the GM cutbacks will affect Hendrick Motorsports. The date is now set for the opening of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. And, Richard Petty on being back in victory lane for the first time in 10 years! |
| 6/21/09 |
Sunday Drive This week hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook reviewed the Infineon race and Kasey Kahne's victory. Guests included Nascar Scene's Bob Pockrass (www.scenedaily.com) and this week's Truck Series winner, Ron Hornaday (www.ronhornaday.com) |
| 6/19/09 |
Garage Pass Here at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California...double-file restarts could mean double trouble. Juan Pablo Montoya weighs in. Jeff Burton says NASCAR's Chevy teams will ride out the tough times with General Motors. Jeremy Mayfield is set to go to court in an attempt to get back to racing. And, Kyle Busch, who was born in the '80s...talks about a guy who will be racing in his '80s! |
| 6/18/09 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr says running poorly does not build character. Tony Stewart's new team is leading the points but feels like they will soon get a dose of reality. David Reutimann says he's not in the loop when it comes to Michael Waltrip's future plans. And, why Mark Martin is not into good luck charms! |
| 6/17/09 |
Garage Pass NASCAR is talking with other car makers...we hear from NASCAR CEO Brian France. Chevrolet team owner Rick Hendrick is optimistic about the future of General Motors. The chances now are very slim Kentucky Speedway will get a 2010 cup date. And, Jeff Burton says Kyle Busch is just being him! |
| 6/17/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Ben White from NASCAR Illustrated and Deb Williams from Gofastnews.com to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 6/16/09 |
Garage Pass Goodyear wraps up a two day tire test in Indianapolis, and Jeff Gordon guarantee's there will be no tire issues like last year's Brickyard 400. In the lawsuit Jeremy Mayfield filed against NASCAR, the governing body calls foul on one of Mayfield's experts. Car owner Roger Penske on any plans to bring a Saturn into NASCAR. And, Kyle Busch for most popular driver? |
| 6/15/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Greg Biffle as Co-host. |
| 6/15/09 |
Garage Pass Mark Martin is the man at Michigan. Jimmie Johnson and Greg Biffle are feeling "fuelish". NASCAR CEO Brian France on the General Motors cutback of support of NASCAR. And, New Detroit Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz and Kid Rock combine for a laugh! |
| 6/14/09 |
Sunday Drive This week hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook recapped this weekend's events at Michigan. Guests included Fox Sport's Lee Spencer (www.foxsports.com) live from the track; Truck Series Driver Colin Braun (www.tracc5.com) and Nationwide Series Driver Erik Darnell (www.erikdarnell.com).
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| 6/12/09 |
Garage Pass Brian Vickers has the pole position for Sunday's Lifelock 400 at Michigan. Chevrolet cuts it's support of the Nationwide and Truck Series...Dale Earnhardt Jr and Richard Childress weigh in. And, Kyle Busch has no regrets smashing the Nashville guitar trophy and in the process calls fans of the 88 crazy! |
| 6/11/09 |
Garage Pass A leading Doctor in the field of drug testing talks about how methamphetamine could affect a race car driver. Jeff Gordon continues to rule out surgery on his ailing back. And, why Martin Truex Jr enjoys being around his hometown friends! |
| 6/10/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Rea White from NASCAR Scene and Jim Noble from TNT and PRN to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 6/10/09 |
Garage Pass ESPN reports Jeremy Mayfield tested positive for methamphetamine...we have reaction from Carl Edwards. David Reutimann is back in the hunt for a spot in the chase. And, Matt Kenseth is due to be a father soon for a second time...but will it alter his racing schedule? |
| 6/9/09 |
Garage Pass Danica Patrick's NASCAR dance. Layoffs at Richard Petty Motorsports...Roger Penske says he's not concern about a cutoff of factory support from Dodge. And, artist Sam Bass says he'll provide a couple more guitars for Kyle Busch...for a price! |
| 6/8/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kurt Busch as co-host...Pocono Race Winning Crew Chief Darian Grubb calls in. Artist Sam Bass calls in to talk about smashing guitars and Kentucky Speedway's Tim Bray calls in to discuss this weekend's Nationwide Race... |
| 6/8/09 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart grabs his first points win as an owner-driver. Following Pocono, Jeff Gordon says the jury is still out on the new double-file restart rule. NASCAR goes on the offensive against suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield. And, Kyle Busch smashes the Nationwide Series Gibson guitar trophy in victory lane in Nashville! |
| 6/8/09 |
Sunday Drive This week Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook recap the race in Pocono...Bob Pockrass from NASCAR Scene and Texas Truck Race winner Todd Bodine call in. |
| 6/5/09 |
Garage Pass Qualifying is washed out at Pocono. Double-file restarts go into affect beginning this weekend...Carl Edwards and Jeff Burton weigh in. Kyle Busch says there is no rivalry between he and Dale Earnhardt Jr. NASCAR has counter sued suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield as Mayfield admits he took another prescription drug while competing. And, Carl Edwards pokes fun at teammate Greg Biffle for almost taking them both out at Dover! |
| 6/4/09 |
Garage Pass NASCAR implements double file restarts beginning this weekend at Pocono...Matt Kenseth weighs in. Mark Martin on the pressure Dale Earnhardt Jr is under. And, Carl Edwards says he's no pool shark! |
| 6/3/09 |
Garage Pass More legal maneuvering by NASCAR as Jeremy Mayfield tries to get reinstated to drive. NASCAR upholds Carl Long's record setting fine and suspension which track owner Bruton Smith calls “ridiculous and cruel”. Richard Petty says he's getting no more support from Dodge...for now. And, Carl Edwards does a back flip...off a pool table! |
| 6/3/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Jeff Gluck from NASCAR Scene and Bruce Martin from SI.com to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 6/2/09 |
Garage Pass Could double file restarts mean double trouble? Jimmie Johnson weighs in. Dale Earnhardt Jr on why he gave more feedback at Dover than in the past with former Crew Chief Tony Eury Jr. Martin Truex Jr knows where he'll be racing next season, but will he tell us? And, Clint Bowyer jokingly calls one of his fellow drivers a cheater! |
| 6/1/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as guest host...Dover Sprint Cup Series winner Jimmie Johnson and Dover Nationwide Series winner Brad Keselowski call in... |
| 6/1/09 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart in a monster finish at Dover. Dale Earnhardt Jr finishes 12th and said afterward he's optimistic the 88 team is getting back on track. Racecar owner and auto dealer Rick Hendrick on today's GM bankruptcy. And, what happened to Clint Bowyer's birthday cake? |
| 5/31/09 |
Sunday Drive This week hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook reviewed Jimmie Johnson's second win this year and all the other event at Dover this weekend. Guests included Nascar Scene Magazine's Bob Pockrass (www.scenedaily.com) and Michael Annett from the Nationwide Series (www.michealannett.com). |
| 5/29/09 |
Garage Pass At Dover, Kyle Busch gets in a "dig" at Dale Earnhardt Jr's Crew Chief situation. Dale responds then says his legacy will be up to him. David Reutimann backs up his Coke 600 win with a Dover pole. The latest on Jeremy Mayfield. And, Reutimann has the #1 reason any free agent driver should join Michael Waltrip Racing! |
| 5/28/09 |
Garage Pass Details on the crew chief change for the 88, plus exclusive audio from Dale Earnhardt Jr. |
| 5/27/09 |
Garage Pass NASCAR Chairman Brian France calls Tuesday meetings at their Tech Center in Charlotte, productive...and expects to host more down the road. The recent woes of the 88 team is nothing new to team owner Rick Hendrick. And, Bobby Allison has found someone who does a back flip much better than Carl Edwards! |
| 5/27/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes David Newton from ESPN.com and Tom Jenson from SpeedTV.com to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 5/26/09 |
Garage Pass David Reutimann says he blessed to capture his first career checkered flag by winning the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600. NASCAR held a big meeting in Charlotte with many drivers, crew chiefs and owners...and Mark Martin now feels much better about the sanctioning body's substance abuse policy. Car Owner Rick Hendrick would not confirm or deny Dale Earnhardt Jr would have a new Crew Chief this weekend in Dover. And, Michael Waltrip's strange comment about the Coke 600 trophy! |
| 5/25/09 |
Fast Talk Hosts Doug Rice and Mark Garrow welcome guest host Kyle Petty. |
| 5/25/09 |
Garage Pass Ryan Newman on the early season success of Stewart-Haas Racing. Speedway Motorsports Chairman Bruton Smith makes his pitch for a Kentucky Speedway appeal of a lawsuit against NASCAR to be dropped. And, Mike Bliss wins the rain-shortened Nationwide Series race over Kyle Busch...and admits he stole one! |
| 5/22/09 |
Multimedia 5441 Ryan Newman grabs the top spot for Sunday's Coca-Cola 600. Car Owner Rick Hendrick tells us there is no talk of any major changes, including Crew Chief, for Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jeff Gordon feels better after undergoing a procedure on his back. And, Tony Stewart says it would be cool during Sunday's 600 miler to take a mid-race snack break! |
| 5/21/09 |
Garage Pass Despite winning the All-Star race...Tony Stewart says there's no change in strategy headed into Sunday's Coca-Cola 600. Greg Biffle is surprised Jeremy Mayfield hired a high-powered attorney to challenge his positive drug test. Mark Martin on his teammate Jeff Gordon's bad back. And, Gordon takes on the media in a go cart race! |
| 5/20/09 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon undergoes a procedure he hopes will alleviate his back pain. On the drug testing front, Dale Earnhardt Jr says no list of NASCAR's banned substances is necessary. And, Jimmie Johnson gets a buzz cut at a neighborhood Bar-B-Q! |
| 5/20/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters Brett McMillan is joined by Kenny Bruce of NASCAR Scene, and Brad Gillie of Texas Motor Speedway Total Access. |
| 5/19/09 |
Garage Pass Jeremy Mayfield maintains he's in the dark while NASCAR's Brian France says that's not so. Jimmie Johnson says the partnership between Hendrick Motorsports and Stewart-Haas Racing is a win-win. And, why Juan Pablo Montoya quit watching the TV show, The Sopranos! |
| 5/18/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Greg Biffle as co-host...We hear from Sprint All Star Race winner Tony Stewart... John Andretti calls in to talk about qualifying for the Indy 500... |
| 5/18/09 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart explains why his All-Star victory was priceless. Jeremy Mayfield breaks his silence. John Andretti makes the field for the Indy 500. And, Kevin Harvick wins the Pennzoil Challenge burnout competition! |
| 5/17/09 |
Sunday Drive This week hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook discussed Tony Stewart's first win as a car owner at this week's All Star Race and previewed the next week's Coca Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Guests included Nascar Scene Magazine's Bob Pockrass (www.scenedaily.com); Truck Series Driver Ron Hornaday (www.ronhornaday.com) and Brenden Gaughan from the Nationwide Series (www.brendengaughan.com). |
| 5/15/09 |
Garage Pass The cars on the track in Charlotte, but the hot topic remains drug testing...NASCAR's Brian France explains why they won't reveal the results of Jeremy Mayfield's positive test. Jeff Burton says it's the responsibility of the drivers to stay clean. Kasey Kahne on his All-Star upset win last year. And Jimmie Johnson says let's just run 10 lap shootouts! |
| 5/14/09 |
Garage Pass The Sprint All-Star Race is about to rev up, and Elliott Sadler expects fireworks Saturday night. Kasey Kahne says Lowes Motor Speedway is a track that could once again cure the ills of 9 team. Matt Kenseth expressed shock and surprised over the suspension of Jeremy Mayfield. And, Dale Earnhardt Jr is miffed for not getting proper credit! |
| 5/13/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Steve Wade from NASCAR Scene and Reid Spencer to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 5/13/09 |
Garage Pass Jeremy Mayfield says a mixture of a prescription and an over-the-counter medicine triggered his positive drug test...while back in March, Greg Biffle choose not to go down that road. After five weeks away due to illness, Rick Hendrick is back at the track this weekend. Ryan Newman understands why fans have an All-Star race vote. And, why Dale Earnhardt Jr. chose to portray a certain wrestler on the All-Star promotion poster! |
| 5/12/09 |
Garage Pass NASCAR is publicly pressured to post banned substances, and driver Elliott Sadler says it's a good idea. Denny Hamlin was shocked and saddened by the death of former Nationwide driver and fellow Virginian Kevin Grubb. And, what RCR driver Clint Bowyer finds amusing about the recent crew changes at Richard Childress Racing... |
| 5/11/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Elliott Sadler as guest host...NASCAR Artist Sam Bass joins us in the studio...Darlington winner Mark Martin and Lowes Motor Speedway President Marcus Smith call in on Fast Talk... |
| 5/11/09 |
Garage Pass More on the suspension of driver Jeremy Mayfield...Jeff Gordon weighs in. Mark Martin on how his win at Darlington differs from his victory earlier this season at Phoenix. And, NASCAR greats Cale Yarborough and David Pearson debate on who is the cheapest! |
| 5/10/09 |
Sunday Drive This week hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook reviewed the Darlington race- Mark Martin's 2nd win this season and the suspensions that resulted from positive drug tests this week. Guests include: Fox Sports Lee Spencer (www.foxsports.com), and TJ Bell from the Truck Series (www.tj-bellcom). |
| 5/8/09 |
Garage Pass Darlington lives up to it's nickname of "The Lady in Black" as nearly a dozen drivers scrap the wall and two crash. Mark Martin explains what went into his decision to go full time in 2010. Dale Earnhardt Jr shows his frustration. And, Jimmie Johnson does his best on-course Tiger Woods impression! |
| 5/7/09 |
Garage Pass Now that Mark Martin has decided to run full time next season...what will Hendrick Motorsports offer to Brad Keselowski? Kyle Busch has a NASCAR career goal...win 200 races. Bruton Smith orders new catch fences for New Hampshire Motor Speedway. And Kasey Kahne makes a fashion mistake! |
| 5/6/09 |
Garage Pass Mark Martin WILL compete full time in the 5-car next season...and his friend Jeff Burton tells us he's not surprised. Jamie McMurray says it has not been decided which Roush-Fenway team will be moved over to Yates Racing in 2010. And, former pro wrestler "Nature Boy" Rick Flair says he's not crazy enough to want to be a racecar driver! |
| 5/6/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Mike Mulhern from mikemulhern.com and Jeff Gluck from NASCAR Scene to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 5/5/09 |
Garage Pass Track Owner Bruton Smith will move one of his cup dates to Kentucky...but which one? Kasey Kahne's temper gets the best of him at Richmond. Another record purse for the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowes Motor Speedway. And, who's more popular at Richmond International Raceway...Kyle Busch or Joe Gibbs? |
| 5/4/09 |
Fast Talk Doug Rice hosts an all-star edition of Fast Talk from the ticket office of Lowes Motor Speedway in Charlotte with guests Brad Keselowski, Champion Wrestler Ric Flair, "Grey's Anatomy" star Patrick Dempsey, and Tony Stewart crew chief Darian Grubb. |
| 5/4/09 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch, the birthday boy, is happy after Richmond. Stewart-Haas Racing builds even more momentum toward getting it's first win. Speedway Motorsports Chairman Bruton Smith is hoping Kentucky Speedway's lawsuit against NASCAR will soon be dropped. And, What did Kurt Busch give brother Kyle for his 24th birthday? |
| 5/3/09 |
Sunday Drive This week Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook take a look back at the weekend's race in Richmond...NASCAR Scene's Bob Pockrass calls in to Sunday Drive... |
| 5/1/09 |
Garage Pass At Richmond, Jeff Gordon is in pain suffering from back problems. Dale Earnhardt Jr says Kyle Busch doesn’t have many warm and fuzzy feelings toward him or Hendrick Motorsports. Richard Childress hopes his crew changes will pay off. And, Clint Bowyer noticed the fans reaction when Busch spun out Dale Jr at Richmond a year ago. |
| 4/30/09 |
Garage Pass Talladega winner Brad Keselowski says he doesn't have a job line up for 2010. Meanwhile, Mark Martin continues to contemplate whether he wants to run another full season. Clint Bowyer looks to extend his consecutive finishes streak at Richmond. And, which track would Kurt Busch recommend a new fan attend his or her first race? |
| 4/29/09 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr disagree on what to do to cut down on the wrecks at Talladega. An Alabama teen continues to recover from a broken jaw she suffered when hit by flying debris during Carl Edwards Talladega crash. And, what would get Mark Martin to pig out on fast food? |
| 4/29/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Jim Utter from the Charlotte Observer and Ryan McGee from ESPN.com to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 4/28/09 |
Garage Pass Brad Keselowski targets a lesson learned. NASCAR says the Talladega retaining fence did its job. Mourning the loss of a top NASCAR reporter. And Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Ryan Newman on Edwards' "Ricky Bobby" move. |
| 4/27/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Elliott Sadler as guest host...Talladega winner Brad Keselowski and Talladega Superspeedway President Rick Humphrey call in on Fast Talk... |
| 4/27/09 |
Garage Pass Brad Keselowski upsets the field at Talladega while Carl Edwards is upset his car almost went into the frontstretch stands. Ryan Newman gets caught up in the melee. Eight injured fans are recovering from flying debris. Edwards tells us why he climbed out of what was left of his car and then walked across the finish line. |
| 4/27/09 |
Sunday Drive This week hosts Morgan Patrick and Amy East Cook reviewed Talledega- passing below the yellow line, blocking, and all the other excitement. Bob Pockrass, Nascar Scene Magazine (www.scenedaily.com) called in from the track and gave us an update on the accidents and injuries. Other guests included Truck Series Driver Terry Cook (www.terrycook.com and www.autismspeaks.com) and Nationwide Series Driver Kenny Wallace (www.kennywallace.com). |
| 4/24/09 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr says rumors this week of Hendrick Motorsports swapping his and Mark Martin's Crew Chiefs are just rumors. Meanwhile, Martin explains why he used to have a bad attitude about Talladega. Richard Childress makes his first public comments since deciding to switch the crews of Kevin Harvick and Casey Mears. And, why Tony Stewart says silence is golden! |
| 4/23/09 |
Garage Pass It's now official...the annual NASCAR awards banquet will move this December from New York City to Las Vegas. Hendrick Motorsports denies rumors Dale Earnhardt Jr and Mark Martin will swap Crew Chiefs...but Junior has said all along he wants to work with Tony Eury Jr. And, another example of Ryan Newman's dry sense of humor! |
| 4/22/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Lee Spencer from Foxsports.com and Steve Byrnes from Fox Sports to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 4/22/09 |
Garage Pass RCR shakes up it's operation by switching the 29 and 07 crews...Kevin Harvick says as a group they must get better. Bobby Labonte also has a new Crew Chief. Jimmie Johnson is happy his agent was found not guilty of helping Helio Castreneves avoid paying taxes. And, in Phoenix...Carl Edwards gets caught on camera! |
| 4/22/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Lee Spencer from Foxsports.com and Steve Byrnes from Fox Sports to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 4/21/09 |
Garage Pass Kasey Kahne denies rumors he's looking to leave Richard Petty Motorsports. Trial begins today to determine who was responsible for the 2004 Hendrick Motorsports plane crash. Mark Martin is back in the championship hunt. Dale Earnhardt Jr and Casey Mears are put on probation. And, at Phoenix who might have been looking to sabotage Carl Edwards! |
| 4/20/09 |
Fast Talk This week on Fast Talk Doug Rice welcomes Greg Biffle as guest host and Phoenix winner Mark Martin calls in... |
| 4/20/09 |
Garage Pass With his win at Phoenix, Mark Martin feels a weight lifted off his shoulders and it may open the door to more trips to victory lane. Tony Stewart inches toward his first win with his new team. Jack Roush on rumors Jamie McMurray will be the odd man out when Roush-Fenway must drop one of it's teams next season. And, Mark Martin will TRY and enjoy his victory in the desert! |
| 4/19/09 |
Sunday Drive This week hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook recapped the race in Phoenix. Guests include Todd Bodine, Truck Series Driver (www.toddbodine.com), John Wes Townley from the Nationwide Series(www.teamrab.com) and Nascar Scene's Bob Pockrass (www.scenedaily.com). |
| 4/17/09 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson guns for four straight at Phoenix. Clint Bowyer just needs to finish to tie Kevin Harvick's record for consecutive races without a DNF. AJ Allmendinger will be with Richard Petty Motorsports at least through 2010. And, David Reutimann's crew show up at Phoenix with some catchy t-shirts! |
| 4/16/09 |
Garage Pass As the Cup Series resumes at Phoenix, Jeff Gordon is now confident his team can win anywhere. Clint Bowyer would love to snap Jimmie Johnson's Phoenix winning streak. Kasey Kahne looks to improve this weekend in the desert. And, Jimmie Johnson has a reason to brush up on his golf game! |
| 4/15/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Bruce Martin from SI.com and Dustin Long from the Landmark Newspapers to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 4/15/09 |
Garage Pass Will Jamie McMurray be the odd man out at Roush-Fenway Racing? Jeff Burton admits the 31 team is a 10th to 15th place team right now...and explains why. John Andretti says "The King" fielding an Indy 500 car is huge in the Hoosier State. And, Matt Kenseth thinks he doesn't stand a chance in the Most Popular driver award voting! |
| 4/14/09 |
Garage Pass There are signs the Sprint Cup Series won't visit Kentucky Speedway until 2011. After critical mistakes at Texas, Carl Edwards team makes a pit crew change. Kevin Harvick is not a happy camper. And, a practical joke is played on Kenny Wallace! |
| 4/13/09 |
Fast Talk Hosts Doug Rice and John Andretti welcome guests Joey Lagano and motorsports artist Garry Hill to a special live broadcast from the Galleria Mall in Rock Hill, SC, courtesy of Fast Talk affiliate Interstate 107.1 FM. |
| 4/13/09 |
Garage Pass Joey Logano's Nashville win gives him confidence moving ahead. Four years later, a trial begins soon to determine who is at fault for the Hendrick Motorsports plane crash. Rusty Wallace may take his two-car Nationwide Series to cup and Brendan Gaughan says he'd love to move up. And, Brad Keselowski is happier with third at Nashville than Kyle Busch was with second! |
| 4/10/09 |
Garage Pass The weather is nasty in Nashville. Scott Wimmer looks to defending his title with a new team. Kevin Harvick on his off weekend plans. More layoffs at Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing. And, Michael McDowell has some extra incentive to win at Nashville and the prized Gibson guitar! |
| 4/9/09 |
Garage Pass Some say the racing has not been that good in 2009...and if so, Denny Hamlin may have a reason. Kasey Kahne will be on-track during this cup off weekend. Kevin Harvick visits wounded soldiers in DC. And at Texas, Ryan Newman was up to something fishy! |
| 4/8/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Ben White from NASCAR Illustrated and Jim Noble from PRN to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 4/8/09 |
Garage Pass Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing shuts down the 8-car...driver Aric Almirola says the fortunate few still have a job in racing. Richard Petty Motorsports lands more sponsorship for AJ Allmendinger. Jeff Gordon's Crew Chief Steve Letarte has no jealousy working in the same shop with the championship 48 team. Tire testing continues at New Hampshire Speedway. And, would Dale Earnhardt Jr like to see the annual awards banquet stay in New York City or move to Las Vegas? |
| 4/7/09 |
Garage Pass How would Jimmie Johnson have felt if he had beaten Jeff Gordon at Texas and extended the losing streak? Meanwhile, Gordon is optimistic more wins could be on the way. And, Richard Petty will try and do the car-owner double in May! |
| 4/6/09 |
Fast Talk Tonight Doug Rice welcomes Kurt Busch as co-host...Samsung 500 winner Jeff Gordon calls in and we talk with John Andretti about running for Richard Petty in the 2009 Indy 500... |
| 4/6/09 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon breaks his 47 race losing streak and wins for the first time at Texas Motor Speedway. Jimmie Johnson fought hard to finish second in the Samsung 500. John Andretti will compete in the Indianapolis 500 with backing by Richard Petty. And, Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage helps make Jeff Gordon's day even better even though Jeff's wife and daughter were back home. |
| 4/6/09 |
Sunday Drive Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook review Jeff Gordon's win in the Samsung 500 from Texas Motor Speedway. |
| 4/3/09 |
Garage Pass It appears the annual NASCAR awards banquet will move from New York City to Las Vegas...and SMI Track Owner Bruton Smith, who has been pushing that idea for three years, explains why that would be good. Carl Edwards goes for three in a row at Texas. And, Tony Stewart is remaking his Eldora Speedway in Texas' image! |
| 4/2/09 |
Garage Pass Michael McDowell reflects on his horrific crash a year ago here at Texas Motor Speedway. What advice would rookie car owner Tony Stewart give to Kevin Harvick if KHI were to add a cup team. And, former pro wrestler John Cena was recently in Texas...and tells us which driver he would NOT like to tangle with. |
| 4/1/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Joe Menzer from NASCAR.com and Rick Allen from Speed to the Verizon Pit Reporters.... |
| 4/1/09 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson takes the witness stand in Miami in defense of his attorney. Kyle Petty predicts the racing industry will be affected by the Government's new roll at General Motors. And, David Reutimann gives himself a new nickname! |
| 3/31/09 |
Garage Pass The Government takeover of General Motors has Kyle Petty fired up! Denny Hamlin has gotten used to losing close races. The TV ratings are in for Martinsville. And, Car Owner Rick Hendrick remembers how he had to settle his teams down over 20 years ago! |
| 3/30/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as guest co-host...Artist Sam Bass stops by the studio and Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage calls in on Fast Talk... |
| 3/30/09 |
Garage Pass Rick Hendrick celebrates at Martinsville 25 years after his team’s first cup win. Jimmie Johnson comes out the winner over Denny Hamlin and Hamlin doesn’t blame the 48. Another strong finish for Tony Stewart...Jamie McMurray turns a deaf ear to Juan Pablo Montoya. And, Country Music Star Trace Adkins and Badonkadonk’s!
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| 3/29/09 |
Sunday Drive This week hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook wrapped up the Martinsville race. Guests included Nascar Scene's Bob Pockrass and Nationwide Series Driver Peyton Sellers previewed the Texas race (www.peytonsellers.com). |
| 3/27/09 |
Garage Pass Qualifying is washed out at Martinsville meaning point leader Jeff Gordon starts up front. Rick Hendrick celebrates the 25th anniversary of his first cup win. Dale Earnhardt Jr's team has a closed door meeting this week. Kevin Harvick squelches any rumors of him becoming a free agent at the end of the season. And, can Jimmie Johnson's bad luck be blamed on his beard? |
| 3/26/09 |
Garage Pass Mark Martin corrects a recent story concerning his return in 2010. Travis Kvapil and the #28 team is home this weekend due to a lack of funding. Marcos Ambrose has a great start to 2009. And, what's dogging Ryan Newman? |
| 3/25/09 |
Garage Pass Car Owner Rick Hendrick says he will not shake up Dale Earnhardt Jr's team...and Junior says he understands why he's getting criticized. NASCAR brings back the All-Star Race 10-Lap last segment shootout and Ryan Newman likes the idea. And, Sprint will stream the All-Star Race drivers meeting...a first...and Newman has a suggestion for NASCAR's VP of Competition Robin Pemberton... |
| 3/25/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Kenny Bruce from NASCAR Scene and John Roberts from Speed to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 3/24/09 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch has no pity for his pit crew. Jimmie Johnson cracks the top 12 for the first time this season. John Andretti gets a new Crew Chief. And, is it or is it not Clint Bowyer?! |
| 3/23/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice talks with Bristol winner Kyle Busch and NASCAR Pace Car Drive Brett Bodine on Fast Talk... |
| 3/23/09 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch handles Denny Hamlin to capture the win at Bristol. Kevin Harvick takes the Nationwide Series race...his first for KHI. The #28 team has shut down due to lack of sponsorship, and driver Travis Kvapil talks with us. And, Kyle Busch's Nationwide Series woes was a topic of conversation during post race between Carl Edwards and Clint Bowyer! |
| 3/22/09 |
Sunday Drive This week's host Amy East Cook and Terry Cook discussed all of the happenings at Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend. Guests included Bob Pockrass, Nascar Scene Magazine; Truck Series Driver David Starr, www.davidstarr.com; and Robert Richardson Jr. from the Nationwide Series, www.r3motorsports.org and www.robertrichardson.net |
| 3/20/09 |
Garage Pass Mark Martin grabs his second pole position in as many weeks here at Bristol. Jeff Burton led just two laps at Bristol a year ago, but it was the last two. Greg Biffle is sore after a freak boating mishap this week. Dale Earnhardt Jr comments on the 30th anniversary of his Dad's first Winston Cup victory. And, Tony Stewart looks forward to Saturday night's Bristol legends race! |
| 3/19/09 |
Garage Pass Will Kasey Kahne be able to continue to say, "This Bud's for you"? Denny Hamlin's 2008 Bristol heartbreak and Jimmie Johnson says he'll beat Bristol one of these days. And, Michael Waltrip makes an amazing discovery! |
| 3/19/09 |
Garage Pass Will Kasey Kahne be able to continue to say "This Bud's for You"? Denny Hamlin's 2008 Bristol heartbreak and Jimmie Johnson says he'll beat Bristol one of these days. And, Michael Waltrip makes an amazing discovery! |
| 3/18/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Tom Jenson from Speed.com and Jeff Owens from NASCAR Scene to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 3/18/09 |
Garage Pass Goodyear along with four drivers have wrapped up a two day tire test at Lowes Motor Speedway, and Jimmie Johnson likes the tire. Marcos Ambrose says the four race penalty his gasman received for causing a caution at Atlanta was justified. And, How Ryan Newman plans to subdue his car owner Tony Stewart if he loses his temper! |
| 3/17/09 |
Garage Pass Clint Bowyer gets off to a stellar start to the 2009 season. Dale Earnhardt Jr adds to his Nationwide Series driver line-up and talks about drivers bringing sponsors to keep rides. And, Jeff Burton appears Wednesday on the Soap General Hospital! |
| 3/16/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Greg Biffle as co-host...Marcus Ambrose calls in to chat about the upcoming tire test at Lowes Motor Speedway... |
| 3/16/09 |
Garage Pass Mark Martin is trying to stay positive while Kurt Busch is already there. And, since he got married in January is Carl Edwards racing changed? |
| 3/15/09 |
Sunday Drive This week hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook talked about tire testing that will take place this Tuesday at Lowes Motor Speedway. Guests this week included Nascar Scene Magazine's Bob Pockrass, Eric McClure (www.ericmcclure.com) called in to talk about the Nationwide Series and Truck Series Driver TJ Bell (www.tj-bell.com). |
| 3/13/09 |
Garage Pass SMI Track Owner Bruton Smith remains hopeful Kentucky Speedway will be on the Sprint Cup schedule in 2010. Aric Almirola's team is hard at work trying to land a primary sponsor for the 8 car. Jimmie Johnson on the early season weekend off...and Jeff Burton on what he's doing during this first of four idle cup weekends. |
| 3/12/09 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr has some harsh words about the current racecar. NASCAR takes the weekend off...Tony Stewart and David Reutimann tells what they'll be doing. And, Ryan Newman is in Nashville at a charity boxing event, so we asked him who he'd like to fight if he ever got into the ring! |
| 3/11/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Bob Pockrass from NASCAR Scene and Ryan McGee from ESPN.com to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 3/11/09 |
Garage Pass NASCAR hands down a stiff penalty to a crewman who caused a caution flag at Atlanta. Four drivers take part in a Goodyear tire test at Darlington...Denny Hamlin weighs in. And, is Bobby Labonte smarter than a 5th grader? |
| 3/10/09 |
Garage Pass With Kurt's win at Atlanta, the Busch brothers set a record. Kevin Harvick criticizes Goodyear on the tire combination at Atlanta while Jeff Gordon defends Goodyear. And, Jimmie Johnson explains why his Lowes/Kobalt Tools sponsorship sometimes gets him in trouble at home! |
| 3/9/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Elliott Sadler as co-host...Kobalt 500 winner Kurt Busch calls in as well as Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage |
| 3/9/09 |
Garage Pass Kurt Busch goes to Victory Lane at the Kobalt Tools 500 in Atlanta. Jeff Gordon continues to lead the points as the DuPont Chevy driver continues to knock on the door for a win. SMI Track Owner Bruton Smith lobbies again to move the season finale from Homestead-Miami. And, Kurt Busch explains his backwards victory lap! |
| 3/8/09 |
Sunday Drive This week hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook reviewed Atlanta Motor Speedway's Kobalt Tools 500. Guests included: Nascar Scene's Bob Pockrass and Doug George, Kyle Busch's Truck Series winning crew chief. |
| 3/6/09 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch hopes the Toyota teams won't have engine problems again this weekend. Jeff Burton on the tire issue that plagued Atlanta a year ago. Matt Kenseth blew up early last Sunday and looks to run all 500 miles at Atlanta. And, where Jimmie Johnson is in the "gray area"! |
| 3/5/09 |
Garage Pass Kevin Harvick's record DNF streak ended at California, but he tells us it didn't have to happen. As the cup series heads to Atlanta, Casey Mears weighs in on last March's tire issues there. And, Jamie McMurray gets in some hot water with his fiancée! |
| 3/4/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Jeff Gluck from NASCAR Scene and Tony Rizzuti from 3 Wide Life to the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 3/4/09 |
Garage Pass Carl Edwards says he doesn't need to win big. Jimmie Johnson says he wouldn't mind trying out an F1 car. The Nationwide Series will return to Montreal. And, Kyle Busch is once again the best man! |
| 3/3/09 |
Garage Pass The performance of David Reutimann and the 00 team is one of the nice surprises of 2009. Toyota's Lee White on their engine issues. Jimmie Johnson explains how he spun out at Las Vegas. And, automobile icon Carroll Shelby on giving a former General a ride around the Brickyard. |
| 3/2/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice takes a look back at the Shelby 427 in Las Vegas...Speedway Motorsports COO and Lowes Motor Speedway President Marcus Smith calls in... |
| 3/2/09 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch wins at his home track, Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Clint Bowyer holds off his teammate Jeff Burton for second place. Jeff Gordon comes home 10th and takes over the point lead. And, who said..."Goodnight Gracie?" |
| 3/1/09 |
Sunday Drive This week's Sunday Drive was hosted by Amy East Cook and Terry Cook. Guests included Truck Series Driver Johnny Benson (www.johnnybenson.com) and Nationwide Series Driver Scott Wimmer (www.scottwimmer.com). |
| 2/27/09 |
Garage Pass At Las Vegas Matt Kenseth goes for three in a row. Kyle Busch on whether he's interested in jumping to F1. Jeff Burton talks about gambling on the racetrack. And, Tony Stewart...mob boss! |
| 2/26/09 |
Garage Pass Car Owner Chip Ganassi tells the media to lay off Teresa Earnhardt. Italian Max Papis attempts to make the show in Las Vegas. Matt Kenseth Crew Chief Drew Blickensderfer can also make it three-for-three this weekend. And, could Dale Earnhardt Jr play the part of a mafia hitman?! |
| 2/25/09 |
Garage Pass Is F1 in Kyle Busch's future plans? AJ Allmendinger could go F1 if sponosrship isn't found for him at Richard Petty Motorsports. RCR And Hendrick Motorsports explain what happened to some of their cars at Fontana. Las Vegas native Brendan Gaughan looks forward to racing in his hometown. |
| 2/25/09 |
Verizon Pit Reporters Host Brett McMillan welcomes guests David Newton of ESPN.com and Tom Jensen of Speed.com. |
| 2/24/09 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon is feeling good in his quest to break a long losing skid. Car Owner Jack Roush now has won the last five in a row at California. Track Owner Bruton Smith's quest to host a cup race at Kentucky Speedway has suffered a set back. And, was Carl Edwards dissed at Fontana? |
| 2/23/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Chris Powell from Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Jeff Byrd from Bristol Motor Speedway and California winner Matt Kenseth... |
| 2/23/09 |
Garage Pass Matt Kenseth is undefeated so far this season! Kyle Busch's effort to 3-peat falls just short. Dale Earnhardt Jr apologizes to Brian Vickers for the Daytona crash. And, Jeff Gordon wondered if his postrace California press conference would ever end! |
| 2/22/09 |
Sunday Drive This week's Sunday Drive was hosted by Doug Rice and Amy East Cook. Includes guests: Nascar Scene's Bob Pockrass, Doug George; Crew Chief for Kyle Bush; Chris Powell, GM of Las Vegas Motor Speedway - For tickets to the race www.lvms.com and Stephen Light from the Nationwide Series. |
| 2/20/09 |
Garage Pass A jet carrying employees of Michael Waltrip Racing makes an emergency landing. Jimmie Johnson doesn't blame anyone for last Sunday's 10-car pileup triggered by Dale Earnhardt Jr and Brian Vickers. Kevin Harvick talks about last year's California rain-delayed marathon. And, Jeff Burton shoots a scene for TV's General Hospital! |
| 2/19/09 |
Garage Pass Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing continues to search for sponsorship for the 8 car...Chip Ganassi weighs in. Front Row Motorsports and driver John Andretti get some good sponsorship news, and Andretti explains why it's a great time for a sponsor to get involved in NASCAR. Jeff Burton tells us why this weekends race in California is so important. And, Matt Kenseth is surprised his car owner Jack Roush can text! |
| 2/18/09 |
Garage Pass Kyle Petty is upset and the King says it was my bad. Dale Earnhardt Jr defends himself following that 10-car wreck at Daytona. Tony Stewart has no intrest in meeting with Goodyear following a practice incident which took out he and teammate Ryan Newman. Clint Bowyer explains why Carl Edwards doesn't want to see Daytona repaved! |
| 2/18/09 |
The Verizon Pit Reporters This week Jim Utter from The Charlotte Observer and Ralph Sheheen from Speed Channel joins Brett McMillan for the season premere of the Verizon Pit Reporters... |
| 2/17/09 |
Garage Pass After the Daytona 500 victory slipped away, Elliott Sadler is saddled with what might have been. Richard Petty hopes AJ Allmendinger's strong Daytona performance will lead to additional sponsorship and races. Matt Kenseth says it's going to take some time for his Daytona 500 win to sink in. And, Jack Roush tries to figure out who gets the Daytona 500 trophy! |
| 2/16/09 |
Fast Talk Doug Rice and co-host Elliott Sadler welcome Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth. |
| 2/16/09 |
Garage Pass Matt Kenseth wins the rain-shorented Daytona 500. Dale Earnhardt Jr and Brian Vickers blame each other for a lap 124 10-car pileup. Kyle Busch isn't happy with either one of them as he got swept up in the incident. And, Kenseth busts on a local reporter! |
| 2/15/09 |
Sunday Drive This week hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook reviewed the Daytona 500...the shortened version. Guests included Fox Sport's Lee Spencer, who was live at the track; this weeek's Truck Series Winner, #30 Todd Bodine; and Nationwide Series Driver #32 Jason Leffler. |
| 2/13/09 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon can't pick a favorite saying the Daytona 500 is a wide open race. Mark Martin is the sentimental favorite as he starts his 25th Superbowl of stock car racing. AJ Foyt is hanging with Tony Stewart here at Daytona. And, Ryan Newman's tip on how to sneak into the track! |
| 2/12/09 |
Daytona Beach Fast Talk Mark Garrow and Kyle Petty welcome guests Denny Hamlin, Elliott Sadler, Greg Biffle, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Live from the Volusia Mall in Daytona Beach. |
| 2/12/09 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon and Kyle Busch win their 150-mile qualifying races at Daytona. It was also a big day for several teams who had to race their way into the show. Defending Daytona 500 champion Ryan Newman gets wrecked in race #2. And, how Jimmie Johnson is protecting his injured finger in bed! |
| 2/11/09 |
Daytona Beach Fast Talk Mark Garrow and Kyle Petty welcome guests Clint Bowyer, Carl Edwards, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, and Tony Stewart. |
| 2/11/09 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr tells us his rules for Thursday’s Gatorade Duels. Richard Petty isn’t too pleased one of his drivers AJ Allmendinger has to race his way into the Daytona 500. And, Elliott Sadler gets a call from the Department of Homeland Security! |
| 2/10/09 |
Daytona Beach Fast Talk Guests are Kurt Busch, Sam Hornish, David Reutimann, Marcos Ambrose, Johnny Benson, and Ron Hornaday. Mark Garrow, Doug Rice, and Kyle Petty host. |
| 2/10/09 |
Garage Pass As Martin Truex Jr wins the pole at Daytona, co-owner Chip Ganassi talks about the merger with DEI. Travis Kvapil is driving a limited schedule however his speed was fastest enough to make the Daytona 500. Does Michael Waltrip Racing have a 67-year old in their driver development program?! |
| 2/9/09 |
Fast Talk Was the Bud shootout a sloppy race? Guest host Brett McMillan welcomes guests Jeff Gordon and Kevin Harvick. |
| 2/9/09 |
Garage Pass The front row is set for the Daytona 500 as Martin Truex Jr grabs the pole position and Mark Martin takes the outside pole. Kevin Harvick kicks off the season with a win in the Bud Shootout. And, Jimmie Johnson explains how his injured middle finger is used in two ways to communicate with his fellow drivers! |
| 2/6/09 |
Garage Pass Putting a bullseye on the Bud Shootout...and Dale Earnhardt can’t wait. Ryan Newman returns to Daytona as the 500 champ...but with a different organization. 57 cars are entered for the Daytona 500. And as his sliced middle finger heals, Jimmie Johnson’s on-track “communication” may suffer! |
| 2/5/09 |
Garage Pass It's media day at Daytona and Mark Martin is pumped to get the new season underway. Jimmie Johnson says his injured finger is getter better. Clint Bowyer, Sam Hornish and Marcos Ambrose are ensured of a Daytona 500 starting spot. Kyle Busch has made gains during the off season...around his waistline! |
| 2/4/09 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon isn’t exactly pinching pennies but in this tough economy he is cutting spending. Jeff Burton talks about the challenges the new season will bring. And, check out Dale Earnhardt Junior’s “hang up”! |
| 2/3/09 |
Garage Pass RCR drivers Casey Mears and Clint Bowyer look ahead to 2009. Jeremy Mayfield will go to Daytona as an owner-driver. Dale Earnhardt Junior’s Grandmother is recovering from a broken leg. Jimmie Johnson admits to talk show host Conan O’Brian that sometimes he gets around New York City on a scooter!
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| 2/2/09 |
Fast Talk Tonight Doug Rice welcomes co-host Kurt Busch...They discuss their favorite Daytona 500s... |
| 2/2/09 |
Garage Pass NASCAR drivers in all three top divisions complete their pre-season drug tests and Ryan Newman has a random thought. Kevin Harvick is anxious to get back into his racecar. Car Owner Rick Hendrick will soon take delivery of the first production 2010 Camaro. And Clint Bowyer was asked who is a better athlete...you or Tiger Woods? |
| 1/30/09 |
Garage Pass SMI Track owner Bruton Smith is working hard to bring a cup date to Kentucky Speedway. Ford’s new engine has been approved however Car Owner Jack Roush won’t rush to use it. And, Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage said he would let Jimmie Johnson punch him if it would create more excitement...would Jimmie actually do it?!
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| 1/29/09 |
Garage Pass The National Transportation Safety Board cites NASCAR for a fatal plane crash. The name change from Gillett-Evernham to Richard Petty Motorsports is okay with Ray Evernham. Team owner Doug Yates hopes to find a sponsor to put David Gillland back on the track. And, how Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage thinks drivers should stir things up! |
| 1/28/09 |
Garage Pass AJ Allmendinger signs with Richard Petty Motorsports. Bobby Labonte is looking forward to writing a new chapter to his career. Kevin Harvick is chomping at the bit to get to Daytona. Find out what Dale Earnhardt Jr thought when Jimmie Johnson showed up at last weeks Lowes Motor Speedway media tour with a beard! |
| 1/27/09 |
Garage Pass Track owner Bruton Smith cuts ticket prices but he also wants NASCAR to consider a blackout rule similar to the NFL. NASCAR's Brian France responds. Ryan Newman says he wants to have a fun at Stewart-Haas Racing. Jimmie Johnson goes on the Conan O'Brian show to explain his injured finger! |
| 1/26/09 |
Fast Talk This week we visit the North Carolina Motorsports Awards Banquet in Concord,NC. Guests include Motorsports Achievement Tribute Award recipient Richard Childress, The King Richard Petty, Winston Kelley from the NASCAR Hall of Fame and NASCAR President Mike Helton. PRN's Mark Garrow also joins us... |
| 1/26/09 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr says when it comes to DEI these days, he's clueless as to what is going on. Juan Pablo Montoya and his Chip Ganassi team finish second in the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Jimmie Johnson leaves the 24 hours early after a freak accident with a kitchen knife! Car owner Rick Hendrick says 36 cup cars at some races is okay with him. |
| 1/23/09 |
Garage Pass NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France says the sport will weather the current economic storm. Jimmie Johnson talks about the pressure of racing in this weekends 24 hours event at Daytona. Richard Petty's Mom isn't around anymore but The King admits he's still a little scared of her! |
| 1/22/09 |
Garage Pass NASCAR President Mike Helton explains why banning testing was the right thing to do. The NASCAR Hall of Fame unviels how the inductees will be choosen. Co-owner Eddie Wood on how tough it is to find sponsorship. And, Jimmie Johnson sports a beard! |
| 1/21/09 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart is comfortable as a car owner. Ganassi-Racing hopes to field four cars fulltime in 2009. A suprise guest presents Jimmie Johnson with an award from SPEED Channel. Mark Martin's first goal at Hendrick Motorsports is to further slim down the boss! |
| 1/20/09 |
Garage Pass Bobby Labonte says his career has a new lease on life. AJ Allmendinger hopes to soon sign fulltime with Richard Petty Motorsports. More layoffs at Earnhardt-Ganassi. Denny Hamlin talks about his hectic January! |
| 1/19/09 |
Fast Talk Hosts Doug Rice and Mark Garrow broadcast from Richard Childress Racing in Welcome, NC with guests Jeff Burton, Stephen Leicht, Kevin Harvick, Clint Bowyer, and Casey Mears. |
| 1/19/09 |
Garage Pass Gillett-Evernham Motorsports is now Richard Petty Motorsports! Will 2009 be Michael Waltrip's last year behind the wheel? |
| 1/16/09 |
Garage Pass Michael Waltrip proposes a race on New Year's Eve; the latest on testing and drug testing; plus, Elliott Sadler's passport dilemma. |
| 1/15/09 |
Garage Pass In the game of Racing Musical Chairs, David Gilliland doesn't have a seat; Ray Evernham says there was no blowup; and Ryan Newman hangs out with the troops. |
| 1/14/09 |
Garage Pass Labonte lands a ride; it's Sorenson to the 43; and Michael Waltrip's arm is on strike after too many spares. |
| 1/13/09 |
Garage Pass DEI's President will exit, and the Childress cars are testing in Arizona. |
| 1/12/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice and co-host Ricky Craven talk with Tommy Baldwin about his new Sprint Cup team, Hurley Haywood calls in to chat about the Rolex 24 in Daytona and Tony Stewart discusses his new Chevy team... |
| 1/12/09 |
Garage Pass Due to money issues there may be a driver line up change at Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing. Ray Evernham on GEM's merger with the Pettys. Robbie Gordon is making his way to the front in the Dakar Rally. And, driver Burney Lamar on how he met his wife, Supermodel Niki Taylor! |
| 1/9/09 |
Garage Pass The merger between Gillette-Evernham and the Pettys is a done deal...while Elliott Sadler will remain with the newly merged group. David Reutimann has only enough sponsorship for half a season at MWR. And, does David Stremme have any hidden musical talent?! |
| 1/8/09 |
Garage Pass For the first time since NASCAR banned testing, four drivers take part in a Goodyear tire test at Texas Motor Speedway. Crew Chief Roy McCauley will not leave Penske Racing. Mark Martin says NASCAR teams are re-setting during these tough economic times. JR Motorsports lands a new and larger contract extension with GoDaddy.com. Tony Stewart explains why he sometimes doesn't shave! |
| 1/7/09 |
Garage Pass The latest on Elliott Sadler’s contract ordeal with Gillette-Evernham Motorsports. Dale Earnhardt Jr says it's not strange not testing at Daytona. In a plea bargin deal, former car owner Larry McClure will plead guilty to charges of Federal tax evasion. Jeff Burton doesn't like the fact college football has no playoff system to determine its national champion. Carl Edwards is back home and tells us about his honeymoon! |
| 1/6/09 |
Garage Pass It's January and it's unusual there is no testing at Daytona...to which Jimmie Johnson says is a mistake while Greg Biffle disagrees but also sees the downside. A new team has been formed by a current crew chief. Clint Bowyer feels for one of his tattooed fans!
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| 1/5/09 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice and co-host John Andretti talk with Wayne Taylor who will be running in the Rolex 24 at Daytona, Lee Spencer from Foxsports.com and Ray Evernham... |
| 1/5/09 |
Garage Pass Elliott Sadler may file a lawsuit against Gillette-Evernham Motorsports. Danica Patrick teams with Childress-Howard to run the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Dale Earnhardt Jr on why he grew a beard! |
| 1/2/09 |
Garage Pass The New Year brings new hope, as the 2009 season is just around the corner...Kyle Busch has his goals lined up. Denny Hamlin tells us his choice for 2008 driver of the year. Carl Edwards is tying the knot on Saturday! And, Tony Stewart will bring up the rear of the field in Phoenix Saturday as the Fiesta Bowl Grand Marshall!
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| 1/1/09 |
Garagepass 2009 is here! Denny Hamlin makes his New Years resolution while Jeff Burton explains why now is a good time to reflect on the year which just ended. Jimmie Johnson captured driver of the year honors and Jeff Gordon tells us why he believes his teammate deserves it. And, what was the biggest story of 2008? Carl Edwards has the answer!
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| 12/31/08 |
Garage Pass Our countdown of the top 12 cup drivers of 2008 continues with number one, the now three time champion Jimmie Johnson. And after he lost the Daytona 500 to Ryan Newman, Jeff Burton had a tough time consoling his young son!
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| 12/30/08 |
Garage Pass Our countdown of the top 12 cup drivers of 2008 continues with number two, Carl Edwards. And it was one of the most hilarious broadcasts of 2008 as Tony Stewart got his back waxed for charity! |
| 12/29/08 |
Fast Talk This week, a special "Champions Encore" featuring Jimmie Johnson, Clint Bowyer, Johnny Benson, and Carl Edwards. Doug Rice and John Andretti host. |
| 12/29/08 |
Garage Pass A plan to get around the ban...we hear from Richard Childress Racing Crew Chief Todd Barrier. Our countdown of the top 12 cup drivers of 2008 continues with number three, Greg Biffle. And, Elliott Sadler recalls this past season when Carl Edwards backed his pickup truck into Sadler’s luxury motor home! |
| 12/26/08 |
Garage Pass According to a study, crashes on NASCAR’s top circuit were down in 2008. We continue our countdown of the top 12 cup drivers of 2008 with number four, Kevin Harvick. And, this past season Mark Martin learned about media protocol! |
| 12/25/08 |
Garage Pass On this Christmas day; Clint Bowyer, Jamie McMurray, Carl Edwards and Jeff Gordon look back at their most memorable Christmas gifts. And, is Denny Hamlin’s Christmas tree real or fake? |
| 12/24/08 |
Garage Pass Getting ready for Christmas Jeff Burton says he goes shopping like everybody else while Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart take the easy way out! Denny Hamlin is proud of his holiday shopping spree. And Regan Smith hits the slopes in Colorado...but admits he’s not a very good skier!
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| 12/23/08 |
Garage Pass A Hendrick Motorsports lawsuit sheds new light on the cost of racing. We continue our countdown of the top 12 drivers of 2008 with number five, Clint Bowyer. And Jamie McMurray tells us a hilarious story, but it could make your stomach turn! |
| 12/22/08 |
Fast Talk Hosts Doug Rice and John Andretti welcome guests Billy Mauldin of MRO and Kevin Triplett of Bristol Motor Speedway. |
| 12/22/08 |
Garage Pass A major lawsuit against NASCAR has been settled. We continue our countdown of the top 12 cup drivers of 2008 with number six, Jeff Burton. And, as Mark Martin prepares to join Hendrick Motorsports fulltime in 2009, Rick Hendrick says he tried to hire Mark a long time ago! |
| 12/19/08 |
Garage Pass Chrysler closes its factories for at least a month; but will it affect the support of Dodge in NASCAR? We continue our countdown of the top 12 drivers in 2008 with #7, Jeff Gordon. And what is Jimmie Johnson thinking just before climbing behind the wheel of the Lowes Chevrolet? |
| 12/18/08 |
Garage Pass Is Bobby Labonte still looking? We continue our look back at the 2008 season with Denny Hamlin. And Mark Martin explains how he and car owner Rick Hendrick kept their 2009 deal a secret! |
| 12/17/08 |
Garage Pass Matt Kenseth gets a new Crew Chief. A section of North Carolina highway is named for Car Owner Richard Childress. We continue our countdown of the top 12 drivers of 2008 with Tony Stewart. And, Jeff Gordon's wife appeared in this year's Sports Illustrated swimsuit addition! |
| 12/16/08 |
Garage Pass Major layoffs at Gillette-Evernham Motorsports. We continue our countdown of the top 12 drivers with #10, Kyle Busch. And earlier this season Joe Gibbs doesn't put too much pressure on his young driver Joey Logano! |
| 12/15/08 |
Garage Pass Bill Elliott will be behind the wheel in 2009 but on a limited basis. A veteran member of Jimmie Johnson’s team changes his focus. Our 2009 season in review continues with Matt Kenseth. And, Comedian Bill Engval’s 2008 visit to Michigan Speedway! |
| 12/15/08 |
Fast Talk Tonight Doug Rice welcomes Ricky Craven as co-host...Guests include Lee Spencer from Foxsports.com and Marty Snider from TNT and NBC Sports |
| 12/12/08 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart is looking for a secret Santa! We begin our look back at the 2008 season with the top-12 chase drivers. Today, Dale Earnhardt Jr. |
| 12/11/08 |
Garage Pass Bobby Labonte leaves Petty Enterprises. With Gillette-Evernham Motorsports possibly absorbing Petty Enterprises, Ray Evernham weighs in. Rookie of the Year Regan Smith is still looking for a 2009 ride and knows right now cash is king. At the awards banquet in New York City it was Carl the comedian! |
| 12/10/08 |
Garage Pass NASCAR Chairman Brian France says it won't be a disaster for the sport if one the trouble auto manufacturers cuts back or pulls out. During the awards banquet in New York City, Jeff Burton made his pitch for Chevrolet. Dale Earnhardt Jr compares the recent Hendrick Motorsports layoffs to those at his JR Motorsports. Meanwhile, at the awards banquet, Car Owner Rick Hendrick...the wise guy! |
| 12/9/08 |
Garage Pass More layoffs at Petty Enterprises as the folks who remain look toward a merger with Gillette-Evernham. Carl Edwards' trip to Thailand is still on despite unrest in that country. Jeff Burton praises racing families for their support. Greg Biffle says his bid for "change" didn't work like it did for others in 2008! |
| 12/8/08 |
Fast Talk Hosts Steve Richards and John Andretti welcome guest Ray Evernham |
| 12/8/08 |
Garage Pass Cale Yarborough surprises fellow three-time champion Jimmie Johnson on stage in New York City. During his speech at the awards banquet, Car Owner Rick Hendrick keeps America's auto manufacturers front and center. Kyle Busch thanks the fans for making him "number one"! |
| 12/5/08 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson talks about the special feelings surrounding his third straight championship. Jeff Gordon says watching his teammate on stage in NYC will help motavate his team. Hendrick Motorsports has been called the New York Yankees of racing...Car Owner Rick Hendrick responds. |
| 12/4/08 |
Garage Pass In New York City Jimmie Johnson's third championship in a row is beginning to sink in. Dale Earnhardt Jr wins his 6th straight Most Popular Driver Award. Carl Edwards says Jimmie Johnson inspires him. Kyle Busch is having a tough time with his Christmas shopping! |
| 12/3/08 |
Garage Pass In New York City, Jimmie Johnson makes the rounds and works on his champions acceptance speech. Car owner Rick Hendrick hopes DC lawmakers give the big three automakers the loans they are asking for. Dave Blaney is looking for a job for 2009. Carl Edwards wants Jimmie Johnson to bike ride with him in Thailand! |
| 12/2/08 |
Garage Pass NASCAR Chairman Brian France says Kansas may get a second cup date as early as 2010. Jimmie Johnson is in New York City and had hoped Cale Yarborough could have joined him. Jeff Gordon will miss not having the annual stock car drive around Manhattan. Several crew chief moves are made. David Reutimann says his stomach felt much better in 2008!
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| 12/1/08 |
Fast Talk Tonight Doug Rice welcomes John Andretti as co-host...Gen Tom Sadler and Lowes Motor Speedway President Marcus Smith visit to talk about Speedway Children's Charities...2008 Sprint Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson and 2008 Truck Series Champion Johnny Benson call in... |
| 12/1/08 |
Garage Pass Some changes at Team Red Bull as they announce their 2009 driver and crew chief line up. Jeff Gordon on why it's important the annual NASCAR awards banquet remains in New York City. Jimmie Johnson was asked how many speeding tickets he's gotten! |
| 11/28/08 |
Garage Pass PRN's Garage Pass show for Friday, November 28, 2008. |
| 11/27/08 |
Garage Pass Happy Thanksgiving! Some of the drivers talk about celebrating with family...and what's on their dinner tables. Also, what they won't eat! |
| 11/26/08 |
Garage Pass To test or not to test? Clint Bowyer and Richard Childress answer the question. DEI President Max Siegel on the spirit of cooperation between teams during a tough economic time. Jamie McMurray explains why he likes turkey luncheon meat over the big bird! |
| 11/25/08 |
Garage Pass Hendrick Motorsports is suing DEI. Carl Edwards and Roush-Fenway Racing want teams to agree not to test at even non-NASCAR sanctioned tracks. Jeff Gordon is having a busy week, then he's headed to Brazil. As Thanksgiving fast approaches...Kyle Busch says he needs to lose some weight! |
| 11/24/08 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice and co-host Ricky Craven give their end of the season grades to the drivers in the Chase... |
| 11/24/08 |
Garage Pass Clint Bowyer receives the Nationwide Series Championship trophy. Brad Keselowski is honored at the Nationwide Series banquet. Carl Edwards is in favor of no testing and no practice on race weekends. Kyle Busch had one of his his off-season plans nixed! |
| 11/21/08 |
Garage Pass Nationwide Series Champion Clint Bowyer receives the trophy and a big check tonight in Orlando, Flordia. Ray Evernham is in favor of next year's testing ban, but says now there are other issues. JD Gibbs and Richard Childress ask Clint Bowyer who is going to pay for tonight's Nationwide Series celebration?! |
| 11/20/08 |
Garage Pass Many like NASCAR's move to ban testing at their sanctioned tracks next year, but not car owner Rick Hendrick. NASCAR CEO Brian France says the auto makers will not eliminate their support of the sport. Clint Bowyer gives his spotter, and former Natiownide Series driver, a hard time! |
| 11/19/08 |
Garage Pass Car owner Jack Roush says he likes NASCAR's 2009 ban on testing. Regan Smith is the Raybestos Sprint Cup Rookie of the Year. Jimmie Johnson visits ESPN headquarters. And, David Reutimann's worst hotel story will leave you bugging out! |
| 11/19/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters Brett McMillan welcomes guests Ralph Sheheen of Speed Channel, and Jim Utter of The Charlotte Observer |
| 11/18/08 |
Garage Pass Due to the economic downturn, several NASCAR teams this week are laying off people and DEI President Max Seigel talks about how tough it's been for him to make the tough decisions. Jimmie Johnson explains why he didn't watch or listen to any racing coverage during Homestead week. Dale Earnhardt Jr says 2009 will be time to put up or shut up. Carl Edwards has a story that's for the birds! |
| 11/17/08 |
Fast Talk This week Greg Biffle joins Doug Rice as co-host. Homestead winner Carl Edwards, Nationwide Series winner Clint Bowyer and PRN's Mark Garrow call in... |
| 11/17/08 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson goes back-to-back-to-back while Carl Edwards goes two for two but also finishes the runner-up. We'll also eavesdrop on the Lowes Chevy teams' scanner and hear Jimmie after he takes the checkers 15th and the Sprint Cup title. Plus, over the scanner, Crew Chief Chad Kanaus makes light of his somewhat checkered past. |
| 11/16/08 |
Sunday Drive 11-16-08 This week Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook are joined by Bob Pockrass from NASCAR Scene. |
| 11/14/08 |
Garage Pass NASCAR drops a bombshell as they suspend testing for 2009. NASCAR President Mike Helton explains why they made the announcement now. Jimmie Johnson and Carl Edwards both know what they need to do to win the championship. A surprise pole winner at Homestead. Jimmie Johnson explains what he thinks about just before he climbs into his racecar! |
| 11/13/08 |
Garage Pass The merger between Dale Earnhardt Inc. and Chip Ganassi Racing is official and Richard Petty weighs in. At Homestead, Jimmie Johnson and Carl Edwards meet the press. The Wood Brothers lose their Air Force sponsorship. And, why Carl Edwards may have a glimmer of hope on Sunday. |
| 11/12/08 |
Garage Pass A double switch for Team Red Bull at Homestead. NASCAR Chairman Brian France on ABC moving the final laps of the Phoenix race to ESPN2. When it comes to the struggling economy, a General Motors official says the teams and manufacturers are in the same boat. Kurt Busch fondly remembers his run in with Phoenix sheriffs! |
| 11/12/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters Host Brett McMillan welcomes guests Jeff Gluck of NASCAR Scene and Lee Spencer of Fox.com. |
| 11/11/08 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson is honing in on Homestead. Joe Gibbs Racing President JD Gibbs denies rumors Joey Logano will not be in the #20 next season. Like many others, Car Owner Bill Davis is suffering the affects of the slow economy. Car Owner Rick Hendrick tells us how nervous he was in the final 50 laps at Phoenix! |
| 11/10/08 |
Fast Talk This week Kurt Busch joins Doug Rice for Fast Talk |
| 11/10/08 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson has all but wrapped up his third straight cup championship...and Carl Edwards knows his chances of catching the 48 are rather slim. NASCAR's Brian France says they are advising some car owners who are in merger talks. Jimmie Johnson on ABC moving the last 34 laps of Sunday's race to ESPN2 to make room for "America's Funniest Home Videos"! |
| 11/9/08 |
Sunday Drive This week Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook recap Phoenix. Bob Pockrass from NASCAR Scene...Crew Chief for David Reutimann's Nationwide Series Team, Jerry Baxter and Crew Chief for the #2 KHI Truck, Ernie Cope call in... |
| 11/7/08 |
Garage Pass With his point lead down to 106...Jimmie Johnson says he's still on offense. After winning two in a row, Carl Edwards won't be changing his game plan. Regan Smith is waiting to see if DEI ends up merging with Ganassi Racing. Sam Hornish Jr says he does not want to return to open wheel racing. |
| 11/6/08 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr says the racing season is way too long. In a predominantly conservative garage, Jeff Burton says it's not a problem in NASCAR to lean to the left. Lowes has renewed its naming rights for Lowes Motor Speedway. Rusty Wallace remembers dragging crew chief Buddy Parrott down pit road!
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| 11/5/08 |
Garage Pass Something is bothering Jimmie Johnson more than losing 77 points to Carl Edwards. Juan Pablo Montoya says he's moved on from being wrecked by David Gilliland at Texas. Could a merger soon happen between DEI and Ganassi Racing? Greg Biffle says there is only one thing preventing him from being able to "rattle" Jimmie Johnson's cage! |
| 11/5/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters Host Brett McMillan welcomes guests Marty Snider of NBC, and Bruce Martin of SI.com. |
| 11/4/08 |
Garage Pass With just two races to go Carl Edwards says there is no reason to hold back. Jeff Gordon says Crew Chief Steve Letarte will be back with the 24 team next season. Jamie McMurray is on a roll as the season winds to a close. At Texas, what was Dale Earnhardt Jr "gunning" for? |
| 11/3/08 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes John Andretti as guest host...Texas Race Winner Carl Edwards calls in... |
| 11/3/08 |
Garage Pass Carl Edwards closes the point gap to 106 after winning at Texas. Jimmie Johnson says he knew the final chase races would be a battle. Juan Pablo Montoya has some harsh words for David Gilliland after getting wrecked. Carl Edwards goes deer hunting...or whatever he calls it! |
| 11/2/08 |
Sunday Drive 11-02-08 This week Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook reviewed all the action at Texas Motor Speedway. Guests include NASCAR Scene's Bob Pockrass who discussed how Edward's saved gas to win, Kyle Bush donating his winnings from the Nationwide race and asking the question "Is the season too long?" This week's Truck Series Winner Ron Hornaday called in and Nationwide Series Driver, Mike Bliss previewed next week's race in Arizona. |
| 10/31/08 |
Garage Pass Carl Edwards agrees with his car owner Jack Roush that teams should be able to drop their worst chase race. Meanwhile, Jimmie Johnson wonders why anything needs to be changed. Mark Martin says he will not race for Hendrick Motorsports at Homestead. Clint Bowyer recalls his best Halloween costume! |
| 10/30/08 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon is trying to keep his consecutive years winning streak alive. Kyle Petty says he may go Grand Am racing full time in 2009. Car owner Larry McClure is in big trouble with the Federal Government. Scott Speed rides a mechanical bull! |
| 10/29/08 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson has been good, but Greg Biffle says the 48 has also been lucky. Carl Edwards says don't give the championship trophy to Jimmie Johnson just yet. NASCAR's Brian France says they have no plans to reduce the fields next season. Juan Pablo Montoya recalls an embarrassing moment! |
| 10/29/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Dustin Long from the Landmark Newspapers and David Newton from ESPN.com to the Alltel Pit Reporters... |
| 10/28/08 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson may have a commanding lead in the chase for the championship, but the Lowes Chevy driver is not letting up. Kasey Kahne is wondering about any merger involving Gillett-Evernham Motorsports. "Mad" Max Papis says running cup in 2009 is a dream come true. Carl Edwards, for a second, forgot he recently got engaged! |
| 10/27/08 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kurt Busch as guest host...Atlanta winner Carl Edwards calls in... |
| 10/27/08 |
Garage Pass Carl Edwards wins at Atlanta, but Jimmie Johnson is a winner as well. David Reutimann finishes second to Edwards at Memphis and explains why he didn't try and bump Carl out of the way to win. Max Papis has a sponsor for 18 cup races for the next 4 seasons. Richard Petty remembers when Michael Waltrip lived in his house! |
| 10/26/08 |
Sunday Drive 10-26-08 This week Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook discussed all the issues at Atlanta Motor Speedway as the drivers continue to race for the Chase... Guests include an in studio visit from Sam Bass to talk about some of his new work and holiday items...go to www.sambass.com for more information; NASCAR Scene's Bob Pockrass who discussed examining the manner in which rain qualifications are handled- Should they change? And Truck Series Crew Chief Ernie Cope spoke to the guys about his first national win this weekend. |
| 10/24/08 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson looks to keep his momentum going at Atlanta...while Greg Biffle and Jeff Burton both say they're not out of the chase. Team Red Bull takes action after the #83 team was slapped with heavy penalties following Martinsville. Jeff Burton and Kevin Harvick get embarassed at Road Atlanta! |
| 10/23/08 |
Garage Pass Lowes Chevrolet Crew Chief Chad Kanaus on chasing NASCAR history...while his driver Jimmie Johnson says he feels right at home leading the point standings. David Ragan jets back and forth from Atlanta to Memphis this weekend but doesn't mind it. And, it would be okay with Cale Yarborough if Jimmie Johnson ties his record of winning three championships in a row. |
| 10/22/08 |
Garage Pass Team Red Bull is "gored" by NASCAR after a major rules violation found after Martinsville. Greg Biffle says the 16 team will be right there if Jimmie Johnson slips up. A new Crew Chief for Ryan Newman in 2009. With the struggling US economy, Dale Earnhardt Jr lightens the moment with a joke! |
| 10/22/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters This week Bob Dilner from Speed and Bob Pockrass from Scene join Brett McMillan on the Alltel Pit Reporters... |
| 10/21/08 |
Garage Pass Has the tough economy caused a panic at DEI and Petty Enterprises? Richard Petty weighs in. Clint Bowyer has a new Crew Chief for 2009 as RCR promotes from within. Jimmie Johnson remembers the 10 people who perished in the Hendrick Motorsports plane crash near Martinsville in 2004. And, Lowes Chevy Crew Chief Chad Kanaus on why he tends to be a bit grumpy!
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| 10/20/08 |
Fast Talk This week Elliott Sadler joins Doug Rice as guest host...Winning Crew Chief Chad Knaus and Atlanta Motor Speedway President Ed Clark call in... |
| 10/20/08 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson widens his lead in the chase for the championship but is not overconfident. Is Johnson's lead insurmountable? Greg Biffle says no! Dale Earnhardt Jr and Carl Edwards are happy to finish second and third at Martinsville. And, Alaska's "first dude" Todd Palin visits Martinsville.
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| 10/19/08 |
Sunday Drive 10-1908 This week Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook reviewed the Chase standings after Martinsville... Guests include Fox Sports NASCAR Columinist Lee Spencer, who commented on old school qualifying; Nationwide Series Driver Chase Miller live from Memphis to preview the Memphis 250; and this week's Truck Series Winner Johnny Benson. |
| 10/17/08 |
Garage Pass For the ninth time this season qualifying is rained out...and Carl Edwards says that will help him! Points leader Jimmie Johnson will start first and get the first pit stall which he says IS fair. Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell addresses the latest rumors surrounding his track losing a cup date. And, Jeff Burton explains why he came up to Martinsville early just to get some sleep! |
| 10/16/08 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon says he's not concerned about his longest career losing streak. Jeff Burton knows Martinsville can be the make or break race in the playoff. AJ Allmendinger sets the record straight concerning Team Red Bull. And, Tony Stewart hopes a big perk will come from his US Army sponsorship deal! |
| 10/15/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters This week Joe Menzer from NASCAR.com and Tony Rizzuti from DirecTV Hotpass join Brett McMillan on the Alltel Pit Reporters... |
| 10/15/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters This week Joe Menzer from NASCA.com and Tony Rizzuti from DirecTV Hotpass join Brett McMillan on the Alltel Pit Reporters... |
| 10/15/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters This week Joe Menzer from NASCA.com and Tony Rizzuti from DirecTV Hotpass join Brett McMillan on the Alltel Pit Reporters... |
| 10/15/08 |
Garage Pass Jeff Burton says he's not feeling any chase pressure. Carl Edwards liked the way the Nationwide Series COT drove during this weeks test at Lowes Motor Speedway. Richard Petty says last weekends Edwards-Harvick scuffle was no big deal! |
| 10/15/08 |
Garage Pass The Sprint Cup cars will stay the same in 2009...NASCAR's VP of Competition Robin Pemberton explains. David Ragan has no complaints about the Nationwide Series version of the Car of Tomorrow. Ray Evernham says he had no say in the firing of Canadian driver Patrick Carpentier. Greg Biffle and his technically challenged Dad! |
| 10/13/08 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Greg Biffle as co-host...Bank of America 500 winner Jeff Burton calls in... |
| 10/13/08 |
Garage Pass In the chase for the championship, Jeff Burton moves up to second. Jimmie Johnson has a 69 point lead but knows it's still way too early to be confident. More chase misery for Matt Kenseth. And, Ryan Newman gets a little clarification from Tony Stewart! |
| 10/12/08 |
Sunday Drive 10-12-08 This week Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook wrapped up all the weekend's event at Lowes Motor Speedway... Guests include NASCAR Scene's Bob Pockrass, who commented on some altercations happening behind the scenes; Nationwide Series Driver David Stremme called in after his win at the Winchester 400 to preview Memphis; and Truck Series Driver Dennis Setzer. |
| 10/10/08 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson guns for win number six at Charlotte. 249 points back, Dale Earnhardt Jr knows he can't afford to stub his toe Saturday night. Denny Hamlin doesn't feel his hard crash at Talladega will affect his racing. The Edwards/Harvick scuffle is still the talk of the garage...but who does Rusty Wallace believe would win if they actually fought?! |
| 10/9/08 |
Garage Pass A garage confrontation between Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick. Denny Hamlin is still feeling the affects of his Talladega crash. Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman announce their new sponsor for next season...and Stewart gets out of jail! |
| 10/8/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Brad Gillie from Texas Motor Speedway and Mark Ashenfelter from ESPN.com to the Alltel Pit Reporters... |
| 10/8/08 |
Garage Pass 15 teams wrap-up a two day tire test at the Brickyard. AJ Allmendinger sees opportunities for 2009...and is looking forward to two of them as this season winds to a close. Kevin Harvick didn't think much of Carl Edwards strategy at Talladega. Juan Pablo Montoya knows who is the fans choice! |
| 10/7/08 |
Garage Pass What's next for AJ Allmendinger? Regan Smith says he's spent several sleepless night thinking about Talladega. Tony Stewart is happy his losing streak is over but still feels for Smith. Jimmie Johnson escapes Talladega without a dent...and crash victim Greg Biffle says it was the luck of the draw. And, hear Dale Earnhardt Jr give a reporter a hard time! |
| 10/6/08 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes John Andretti as guest host...Talladega winner Tony Stewart calls in, Lowes Motor Speedway President Marcus Smith stops by and Regan Smith calls in to talk about the end of the race in Talladega... |
| 10/6/08 |
Garage Pass At Talladega Regan Smith crosses the finish line first but NASCAR ruled he passed Tony Stewart illegally to do it...so it's Stewart who snaps a 43-race losing skid. Carl Edwards apologizes for causing an 11 car pileup which took out six chase contenders. Denny Hamlin is released from a Birmingham hospital. Jimmie Johnson's take on why Regan Smith thought it was okay to pass Tony Stewart below the yellow line. |
| 10/5/08 |
Sunday Drive 10=5=08 This week Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook reviewed the final lap at Talledega race... Does that 'gray area' in passing need to be filled in a ltitle more by NASCAR? Guests include NASCAR Scene's Bob Pockrass, who discussed some recent team switches; Scott Cooper with Lowes Motor Speedway to preview next week's race- for tickets go to www.lowesmotorspeedway.com. |
| 10/3/08 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr blows up AND crashes at Talladega. Jeff Burton says Sunday's race should be very entertaining. Greg Biffle says Carl Edwards' move during the final lap at Kansas was very risky, but Edwards says he'd do it again. Jimmie Johnson explains why he couldn't be in the shadow of Jeff Gordon! |
| 10/2/08 |
Garage Pass Why does Jimmie Johnson dread Talladega? Kyle Busch is not only sad about losing the chase but how he lost the chase. And...for Greg Biffle Wednesday night was kind of a drag! |
| 10/1/08 |
Garage Pass Kenny Wallace will pilot the #00 for Michael Waltrip Racing at Talladega. Waltrip also signs a new crew chief for 2009. Joey Logano will run more cup races before the end of the season in the #02 Toyota. Carl Edwards says at Talladega there's no way to plan for the "big one". And, Kyle Busch plays paintball with the Texas media! |
| 10/1/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Rea White from NASCAR Scene and Tom Jensen from Speedtv.com to the Alltel Pit Reporters |
| 9/30/08 |
Garage Pass Paul Menard is leaving DEI and AJ Allmendinger is out at Team Red Bull. Dale Earnhardt Jr is close to signing a new sponsor for his Nationwide Series team. Poor Greg Biffle!...he finishes top three and can't gain any ground. Jimmie Johnson tells us what Carl Edwards said to him following their battle at Kansas. |
| 9/29/08 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kurt Busch as co-host...Wendy Venturini calls in to talk about 'WAM JAM"... |
| 9/29/08 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson and Carl Edwards talk about their incredible Kansas finish. AJ Allmendinger has a career best finish as he looks for a new team. Car owner Rick Hendrick talks to us exclusively about his friend...the late Paul Newman. |
| 9/28/08 |
Sunday Drive 9-28-08 This week Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook discussed Jimmie Johnson's edging out Carl Edwards for the win at Kansas. Guests include NASCAR Scene's Bob Pockrass who discussed the final laps at Kansas, AJ Allmendinger's future, and some of the outcomes for the Chase; Nationwide Series Driver Cale Gale, co-driver of No. 33 for Kevin Harvick, who discussed his season so far and previewed the Talledega race; and Landon Cassel, Truck Series Driver who will be driving the No. 81 Chevrolet for Randy Moss Motorsports this upcoming week at Talledega- and Landon is also the NASCAR Nationwide Series' Raybestos Rookie of the Year leader. |
| 9/26/08 |
Garage Pass Can Greg Biffle make it three in a row? Kevin Harvick says any of the chase contenders can get on a "Biffle roll". Kyle Busch doesn't believe he can win the chase but even with two straight disappointing finishes he's not going to quit. AJ Allmendinger wants to say in cup and is looking for a new ride for 2009. Carl Edwards has a street named after him! |
| 9/25/08 |
Garage Pass Point leader Carl Edwards says it's still anybodys chase. Reed Sorensen reacts to co-owner Felix Sabatas who says Reed is as good as he's going to get. Clint Bowyer on a new hotel and casino that will be built at Kansas Speedway. Greg Biffle's new pet calendar is out...but we wondered how do they get the dogs and cats to sit still?! |
| 9/24/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Jeff Glick from NASCAR Scene and Phil Parsons to the Alltel Pit Reporters... |
| 9/24/08 |
Garage Pass Wrapping up the final official test of 2008 and Jimmie Johnson says it was benefical. Jeremy Mayfield was in the 41 car but says he wasn't auditioning for Ganassi Racing. Tony Stewart says teammate Kyle Busch is not out of the running for the championship. Dale Earnhardt Jr on why he's not as big a fan of the winged car as he used to be. |
| 9/23/08 |
Garage Pass The last official test of the season is underway at Lowes Motor Speedway as Coca-Cola 600 and All-Star winner Kasey Kahne gets dialed in. Brad Keselowski preps for his cup debut while AJ Allmendinger will not be back with Team Red Bull in 2009. DEI President Max Seigal awaits a decision from Paul Menard whether he'll return or moved to Yates Racing. Clint Bowyer says there is a lot of things he says on the radio that he regrets! |
| 9/22/08 |
Fast Talk Tonight Doug Rice welcomes John Andretti as guest host...Dover winner Greg Biffle calls in... |
| 9/22/08 |
Garage Pass Greg Biffle makes it two chase races in a row with a monster win at Dover beating teammate Matt Kenseth. A disapointed Kyle Busch drops to 12th in the chase after a blown motor. Dale Earnhardt Jr weighs in on NASCAR's amended substance abuse policy. Nationwide Series Dover runner-up Mike Bliss joined many of the fans! |
| 9/21/08 |
Sunday Drive This week Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook gave the rundown from this week's race at Dover. Guests include NASCAR Scene's Bob Pockrass who spoke with the guys about the new drug policy, Austin Dillon, No. 3 Nationwide Series Driver who is driving his debut season this year and Wendy Venturini came on to talk about WAM- The Women's Auxillary of Motorsports- they are having a benefit concert..check out livenation.com for details. |
| 9/19/08 |
Garage Pass At Dover it's Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson leading the way while Kyle Busch needs to make a comeback. Jeff Gordon captures the pole as six of the top 10 qualifiers are chase contenders. AJ Allmendinger could soon be leaving Team Red Bull. And, Clint Bowyer can't believe some of the media have given up on Kyle Busch! |
| 9/18/08 |
Garage Pass Heading into Dover Greg Biffle is right where he wants to be. Dale Earnhardt Jr says Dover could be a chase land mine for him. Carl Edwards doesn't believe a steroid could give a driver an advantage. Michael Waltrip remembers 2005 at Dover when things began to shake up at DEI. |
| 9/17/08 |
Alltel Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Mike Mulhern from the Winston Salem Journal and Marty Snider from NBC and TNT to the Alltel Pit Reporters... |
| 9/17/08 |
Garage Pass Is team Red Bull bullish on AJ Allmendinger? Dodge denies rumors Gillette-Evernham will buy Bill Davis Racing and switch to Toyota. Paul Menard and David Ragan tire test at Daytona. Tony Stewart says he and 2009 teammate Ryan Newman may have a problem in one competitive arena! |
| 9/16/08 |
Garage Pass Has car owner Bill Davis found a GEM of a deal? Team Red Bull GM Jay Frey decides to stay put rather than move to Stewart-Haas Racing. A number of drivers are turning laps testing at Kentucky, Atlanta and Daytona. Greg Biffle is relieved to snap a year-long losing streak. Jimmie Johnson is called "Kyle"! |
| 9/15/08 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes New Hampshire race winner Greg Biffle as guest host...Crew Chief for the Number 16, Greg Irwin calls in... |
| 9/15/08 |
Garage Pass In race one...Biffle's first. Jimmie Johnson and Carl Edwards come away happy from New Hampshire. Republican Presidential Candidate John McCain addresses the drivers. Dale Earnhardt Jr needed some calming down! |
| 9/14/08 |
Sunday Drive This week Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook recap the action at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with NASCAR Scene's Bob Pockrass. The guys also talk with Truck Series Driver Brian Scott on being the highest finishing rookie and Nationwide Series driver Josh Wise previewed the Roadloans.com 200 in Dover. |
| 9/12/08 |
Garage Pass In New Hampshire the chase is on...and Jeff Burton and Clint Bowyer are ready to go. For the second weekend in a row qualifying is rained out. David Ragan is the new UPS man. Carl Edwards has developed a stock media response when talking about any rivalry with Kyle Busch. |
| 9/11/08 |
Garage Pass John McCain will pay a visit to New Hampshire Speedway Sunday. After two seasons Greg Biffle is happy to be back in the chase. Jeff Burton has four New Hampshire wins but that doesn't matter this weekend. Dale Earnhardt Jr had his bubble burst when he wanted to play high school football! |
| 9/10/08 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr is confident headed into the chase for the championship. Matt Kenseth gives us his chase prediction. Cost overruns in the construction of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte. Scott Speed on learning curve with an eye toward making the jump to cup. Is Joe Gibbs thinking about running for political office? |
| 9/10/08 |
Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Monte Dutton from the Gaston Gazette and Jim Noble from Fox Sports Net and PRN to the Alltel Pit Reporters... |
| 9/9/08 |
Garage Pass The chase is on...and Jeff Burton says a lot can happen in 10 races. The Nationwide Series car of tomorrow gets a shakedown at Richmond. Could the current manager of Team Red Bull be moving over to run Tony Stewart's new teams? While he didn't make the chase, David Ragan says his season isn't over just yet. And, a reporter's question leaves an opening for Jimmie Johnson to take a dig at Kyle Busch! |
| 9/8/08 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice and guest co-host John Andretti recap the action in Richmond. Steve Richards talks with winner Jimmie Johnson...Chase driver Clint Bowyer and New Hampshire Motor Speedway President Jerry Gappens calls in...and a special look at the 12 drivers in the Chase to the Sprint Cup... |
| 9/8/08 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson out duels Tony Stewart at Richmond while Clint Bowyer clinches the final spot in the chase for the championship. Dale Earnhardt Jr spins Kyle Busch but was it payback for Busch's May Richmond spin of Junior? Also, "Little E" says despite the rumors he's not taking his off-season to race down under. |
| 9/7/08 |
Sunday Drive This week Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook recap the action at Richmond with Lee Spencer from FOXsports.com and talk with Truck Series winner Ron Hornaday on Sunday Drive... |
| 9/5/08 |
Garage Pass Three drivers battle for the final spot in the chase for the championship. Tony Stewart names a new crew chief for 2009. Dale Earnhardt Junior says Stewart's crew chief has had good training in dealing with angry drivers! |
| 9/4/08 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson says going into the chase you're going to see a lot of heated moments. Tony Stewart says it's a bit strange to be hiring his own crew chief...which he will announce Friday at Richmond. A much improved AJ Allmendinger has yet to hear from Red Bull Racing about his job for 2009. Kyle Busch goes drag racing! |
| 9/3/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Jim Utter from the Charlotte Observer and Jeff Owens from NASCAR Scene to the Alltel Pit Reporters |
| 9/3/08 |
Garage Pass David Stremme will replace Ryan Newman in 2009. Dario Franchitti will drive for car owner Chip Ganassi next season, but not in NASCAR. Another big announcement Friday for Tony Stewart. Kevin Harvick's practical joke on teammate Jeff Burton! |
| 9/2/08 |
Garage Pass Car owner Rick Hendrick is just as perplexed as everyone over Jeff Gordon's 2008 season. Dale Earnhardt Jr wishes the Bud Shootout wasn't changed. Tony Stewart admits he's gained some weight but doesn't really care how he looks at the track! |
| 9/1/08 |
Fast Talk Hosts Doug Rice and John Andretti discuss NASCAR's top teams. |
| 9/1/08 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson's California dream comes true as he dominates the Pepsi 500. Greg Biffle has his best race of the season while Denny Hamlin solidifies his chase spot. Jimmie Johnson's Crew Chief Chad Kanaus give a swift answer to a Biffle team favor! |
| 8/29/08 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch says there is no rivalry between he and Carl Edwards...to which Carl says it's all good. Kasey Kahne looks to bounce back after dropping to 14th in points and is in danger of missing the chase. Jeff Burton makes his 500th career start at California. Jimmie Johnson says he'd like to get in on some of this rivalry talk! |
| 8/28/08 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr talks about the Edwards-Busch rivalry. Tony Stewart has a new crew chief for 2009 and a sponsor for Ryan Newman. Joey Logano will run six cup races in preparation for 2009. With the series near Hollywood, who would star in the Bobby Hamilton Jr story?! |
| 8/27/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Bruce Martin from SI.com and Jeff Owens from NASCAR Scene to the Alltel Pit Reporters... |
| 8/27/08 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards get a slap on the wrist from NASCAR stemming from their cool down lap bumping at Bristol. Joey Logano is not focusing on his cup ride next season. Car owner Chip Ganassi gets some good news. Kevin Harvick says you can't teach him how to sing! |
| 8/26/08 |
Garage Pass Reed Sorenson finds a GEM of a deal! Big changes to the Bud Shootout format will leave some 2008 pole winners on the sidelines. Tony Stewart says Joe Gibbs Racing made the perfect choice in Joey Logano. Meanwhile, Coach Gibbs isn't putting too much pressure on his teenage driver. |
| 8/25/08 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice and guest host John Andretti talk with Bristol winner Carl Edwards and Jeff Burton calls in on Fast Talk |
| 8/25/08 |
Garage Pass Joey Logano will replace Tony Stewart in the #20 car beginning in 2009. Just in time for the chase, the Carl Edwards and Kyle Busch rivalry heats up at Bristol. Richard Childess names Casey Mears as the fourth RCR driver and will wear Jack Daniels Black. Meanwhile, Clint Bowyer takes in stride his number and sponsor switch. |
| 8/24/08 |
Sunday Drive This week Morgan Patrick and Co-Host David Green discuss the Bristol race, the fallout from Carl vs Kyle, and what to expect at California and Richmond. They also welcome Bob Pockrass from NASCAR Scene and Truck Series Driver Shane Sieg from Billy Ballew Motor Sports. |
| 8/22/08 |
Garage Pass Carl Edwards grabs the pole position at Bristol. Jeff Burton doesn't believe the chase has affected the racing at Bristol. Dale Earnhardt Jr says Joe Gibbs Racing wasn't punished hard enough for trying to cheat a Nationwide Series engine dyno test at Michigan. Jimmie Johnson doesn't mind his "vanilla" personality! |
| 8/21/08 |
Fast Talk A special edition of PRN's Fast Talk from Bristol with guests Greg Biffle, Kyle Petty, David Ragan, Kurt Busch, and Carl Edwards. Hosted by PRN's Doug Rice and Brett McMillan. |
| 8/21/08 |
Garage Pass As we "bop" to Bristol...March winner Jeff Burton says the track is the same but the atmosphere is much different. Casey Mears is mum on his future plans. Kyle Busch says Joe Gibbs Racing will survive following the suspension of their Nationwide Series crew chiefs and key personnel. And Dale Earnhardt Jr's tame post-season vacation! |
| 8/20/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Deb Williams from gofastnews.com and Reed Spencer from The Sporting News to the Alltel Pit Reporters |
| 8/20/08 |
Garage Pass NASCAR hammers the Nationwide Series teams of Joe Gibbs Racing...and team president JD Gibbs says cheating is not the way we do business. Denny Hamlin says right now his team would be wasted space in the chase. Why Jimmie Johnson may find Halloween 2009 a bit more frightening than usual! |
| 8/19/08 |
Garage Pass The 2009 NASCAR schedule is out and three tracks are shuffling dates. Tony Stewart switches Ryan Newman's car number for next season. Car Owner Bill Davis is talking about selling out or bringing on a partner. And, Ryan Newman proves he has a sly sense of humor! |
| 8/18/08 |
Fast Talk Tonight Doug Rice and co-host Greg Biffle talk with Michigan winner Carl Edwards...Bristol Motor Speedway President Jeff Byrd calls in... |
| 8/18/08 |
Garage Pass Carl Edwards says winning is great, but the bonus points are even better. JD Gibbs is bracing for severe NASCAR penalties after his Nationwide Series teams were caught attempting to cheat a post-race engine dyno-test. Richard Childress isn't happy about a story that Casey Mears has signed on as RCR's fourth cup driver. With the Olympics in full swing, Carl Edwards dismounts from his car at Michigan, but has "points" deducted for not sticking the landing! |
| 8/17/08 |
PRN's Sunday Drive This week Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook welcome Bob Pockrass from NASCAR Scene and Truck Series driver Justin Marks to PRN's Sunday Drive... |
| 8/15/08 |
Garage Pass Ryan Newman makes it official...he's signed with Stewart-Haas Racing. Tony Stewart tells us what impressed him most about Newman. Brian Vickers is on the pole at Michigan. Kurt Busch recalls winning last year at Michigan on a Tuesday. And...how long did it take Stewart to convince Newman to join him? |
| 8/14/08 |
Garage Pass On Friday Ryan Newman is expected to be named Tony Stewart's teammate and admits he has found his future distracting. Meanwhile Tony can now turn more attention to personnel moves at Haas Racing. David Ragan isn't worried about his future at Roush-Fenway Racing. Rick Hendrick says Mark Martin could have come to work for him years ago! |
| 8/13/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters Host Brett McMillan is joined by Tony Rizzuti of DirecTV Hotpass and Dustin Long of Landmark Newspapers. |
| 8/13/08 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart calls a press conference to announce his second driver for Stewart/Haas Racing. Jeff Gordon said he wasn't too impressed with Kyle Busch lately while Busch calls Gordon's remarks a "head game". Reed Sorenson is working on a new deal to remain at Ganassi Racing. Dale Earnhardt Jr plans his winter vacation! |
| 8/12/08 |
Garage Pass Joey Logano will make his Sprint Cup debut at Richmond and Tony Stewart says the 18-year old would be a good replacement for him next season. "Mad" Max Papis tells us just how mad he was getting swept up in that nine car Watkins Glen wreck. Martin Truex Jr was nervous telling his guys he was staying at DEI!
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| 8/11/08 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice welcomes Kurt Busch as co-host...Nationwide Race winner Marcos Ambrose calls in... |
| 8/11/08 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch is King of the Road and he wins his 8th race of the season and sets a NASCAR road course record for victories. Tony Stewart finishes second and says his teammate ran a near-perfect race. Bobby Labonte is okay following a 9-car crash late at Watkins Glen. Marcos Ambrose wins his first Nationwide Series race and hopefully satisfies his critics back home. |
| 8/10/08 |
PRN's Sunday Drive Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook welcome Bob Pockrass from NASCAR Scene, Scott Cooper from Lowes Motor Speedway and winning Truck Series team owner Bill Davis on this week's edition of PRN's Sunday Drive |
| 8/8/08 |
Garage Pass Practice and qualifying is rained out at Watkins Glen as Kyle Busch this weekend could clinch the top spot in the chase. Martin Truex Jr is happy to be signed with DEI for 2009. Juan Pablo Montoya and Kevin Harvick recall last year's Watkins Glen confrontation. The media makes a big deal over roadcourse "ringers" but Kyle Petty puts it into perspective! |
| 8/8/08 |
Garage Pass Show for Thursday, August 8th. |
| 8/6/08 |
Garage Pass Casey Mears hopes to soon sign on with a new team. JJ Yeley is out and Brad Coleman is in at the #96 DLP Toyota. DEI has withdrawn their fifth car for this weekends race at Watkins Glen. Heading toward the chase Carl Edwards wants more bonus points. Clint Bowyer admits he's superstitious! |
| 8/6/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Lee Spencer from Foxsports.com and Ben White from NASCAR Illustrated to the Alltel Pit Reporters |
| 8/5/08 |
Garage Pass Are they "Dodging" Ryan Newman? Also, more silly season news from Martin Truex Jr and rookie Patrick Carpentier. PJ Jones replaces JJ Yeley at Watkins Glen. Advice from Jack Bauer on how to get Ryan Newman to spill the beans! |
| 8/4/08 |
Fast Talk Tonight Doug Rice welcomes Elliott Sadler as gust host...Pocono winner Carl Edwards calls in... |
| 8/4/08 |
Garage Pass They doubted their rain strategy however Carl Edwards made it to victory lane. In Montreal, Ron Fellows was also singing in the rain. A couple of cup champions share a Monday birthday while prior to Pocono Martin Truex Jr gets a nice present from his favorite NFL team! |
| 8/3/08 |
PRN's Sunday Drive This week Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook welcome Bob Pockrass from NASCAR Scene, Patrick Carpentier who finsihed in 2nd place in Montreal and Truck Series driver David Starr previews this weekend's race in Nashville... |
| 8/1/08 |
Garage Pass Like Indy, Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin have the front row at Pocono. Can Kasey Kahne pull off the Pocono sweep? Ryan Newman denies he's reached an agreement to drive for Tony Stewart. Jacques Villeneuve says the Montreal Nationwide race could be as crazy as last years. Patrick Carpentier is learning "sign language!" |
| 7/31/08 |
Garage Pass Is Ryan Newman now spoken for? Jack Roush survives silly season. Jeff Gordon is in favor of the Cup Series racing in Montreal. Rick Hendrick brings in a special guest to inspire his teams! |
| 7/30/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Jeff Gluck from NASCAR Scene and Bruce Martin from SI.com to the Alltel Pit Reporters... |
| 7/30/08 |
Garage Pass Kyle Petty is out this weekend at Pocono but says he still loves driving a racecar. Tony Stewart apologizes for his actions last Thursday at the Indy midget race. NASCAR's Robin Pemberton apologizes for the Brickyard tire fiasco. Ryan Newman takes exception to a comment by former teammate Rusty Wallace. |
| 7/29/08 |
Garage Pass When they took the green flag at Indy Carl Edwards knew right away there would be trouble. Car owner Rick Hendrick understands why fans might be angry after the Brickyard. Juan Pablo Montoya is determined to make Ganassi Racing a winner. Jimmie Johnson doesn't really care how his Indy win will be remembered! |
| 7/28/08 |
Fast Talk Tonight Doug Rice welcomes John Andretti as co-host...Brickyard 400 winner Jimmie Johnson and 4th place finisher Elliott Sadler call in... |
| 7/28/08 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson wins the Brickyard as tire issues caused the Indy race to go flat. NASCAR's Robin Pemberton weighs on the Indy tire situation. Ryan Newman disputes a former teammate Rusty Wallace's comment on why he's leaving Penske racing. Trying to obtain information, Mark Martin plays reporter! |
| 7/27/08 |
Sunday Drive Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook discuss the Brickyard 400- the tires, the track and Jimmie Johnson being back on the radar. Guests include Nascar Scene's Bob Pockrass, Nationwide Series Driver Alex Garcia, and this week's Truck Series winner Johnny Benson. |
| 7/25/08 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart unveils his new car, sponsor and number. Ryan Newman says he'll soon announce where he'll drive beginning in 2009. Elliott Sadler and Jimmie Johnson lead the practices at the Brickyard. Carl Edwards' first trip to Indianapolis was when he was 17. |
| 7/24/08 |
Garage Pass Mark Martin predicts he will win the Brickyard 400!...Dale Earnhardt Jr and Jimmie Johnson react. NASCAR's Nationwide Series engine rule change isn't sitting well with Toyota driver David Reutimann. Jeff Burton compares Dale Jarrett to former Cowboy Quarterback Troy Aikman. |
| 7/23/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters This week Jim Utter from the Charlotte Observer and Lee Montgomery from NASCAR Scene join Brett McMillan for the Alltel Pit Reporters |
| 7/23/08 |
Garage Pass Joey Logano would love to be offered Tony Stewart's ride. NASCAR makes a Nationwide Series engine rule change and Kevin Harvick tells us there is a horsepower disparity. Jamie McMurray reiterates he's not leaving or getting fired from Roush Racing. Carl Edwards leaves one of his sponsors stores unrecognized! |
| 7/22/08 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart continues his search for a 2009 teammate while Ryan Newman says he has yet to sign with anybody. Reed Sorenson on his contract talks with Ganassi Racing. And, Mark Martin's comeback is being compared to Green Bay Packers Quarterback Brett Farve...but Mark can't relate! |
| 7/21/08 |
Fast Talk This week Truck series driver Ron Hornaday joins Doug Rice for Fast Talk... |
| 7/21/08 |
Garage Pass Kyle Petty is out for the Brickyard. Carl Edwards wins at Gateway. The National Stock Car Racing Commission upholds the fines and suspensions against Martin Truex Jr's team. Kyle Busch explains why he didn't take the final off-weekend of the season off. Carl Edwards and friends jump into a fountain! |
| 7/20/08 |
PRN's Sunday Drive This week Morgan Patrick welcomes Randy Lajoie as co-host...Guests include Lee Spencer for FOXSports.com, Nationwide Series driver Jason Keller and Winner of the Kentucky Truck Series race Johnny Benson... |
| 7/18/08 |
Garage Pass On this, the final off weekend of the season...some work (Clint Bowyer) while others play (Jeff Burton). Reed Sorenson has won two of the last three at Gateway International. Carl Edwards once had a Mazda he found in a junkyard that did some heavy lifting. |
| 7/17/08 |
Garage Pass Richard Childress says all eyes will be on Tony Stewart...and Tony talks about turning around HAAS/CNC Racing. Brian Vickers would like to have more weekends off. Missouri native Jamie McMurray recalls when he was a kid at the fair and why he'll never ride the "Gravitron" ever again! |
| 7/16/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters This week David Newton from ESPN.com and Justin Long from the Landmark Newspapers join Brett McMillan for the Alltel Pit Reporters |
| 7/16/08 |
Garage Pass Will Joe Gibbs put Joey Logano in the 20-car next season? Tony Stewart says he didn't expect JGR to offer him partial ownership. Matt Kenseth wins a prestigious late model race. Carl Edwards talks about the craziest thing he ever did in his first pick up truck! |
| 7/15/08 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart visits HAAS/CNC Racing. Dario Franchitti can't believe his bad luck during this 2008 season. A number of teams test at Nashville. Joe Gibbs remembers a visit to see Richard Petty. |
| 7/14/08 |
Fast Talk Doug Rice and Guest Host Elliott Sadler welcomes Chicagoland winner Kyle Busch and Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage calls in from the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America... |
| 7/14/08 |
Garage Pass Ryan Newman says he will leave Penske Racing at the end of the season. Joe and JD Gibbs explain why they let Tony Stewart out of the final year of his contract. Kyle Busch can't believe he's won seven races so far this season. Jimmie Johnson's credit card statement show his wife did a little shopping in Chicago! |
| 7/13/08 |
Sunday Drive This week Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook take a look back at this past weekend's action in Chicago... Bob Pockrass from NASCAR Scene...Nationwide Series driver Landon Cassill and Truck Series driver Matt Crafton call in... |
| 7/11/08 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart explains why it's best he and Joe Gibbs Racing part company at the end of the season. Kyle Busch will lead the pack to the stripe Saturday night in Chicago. Dale Earnhardt Jr on losing his Nationwide Series sponsor the U.S. Navy. Richard Petty celebrates his 50th year in NASCAR and tells us a very funny story! |
| 7/10/08 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart is now an owner-driver and will leave Joe Gibbs Racing at the end of the season. Stewart's Crew Chief Greg Zipadelli will stay on at Joe Gibbs Racing. Car Owner Richard Childress answers rumors that UPS will replace Jack Daniels as Clint Bowyer's sponsor next season. Kyle Busch says he's working hard to make new fans but knows he'll be booed! |
| 7/9/08 |
Garage Pass It's official...Tony Stewart will not be back with Joe Gibbs Racing after this season. We asked Joey Logano...will you take over the 20 car in 2009? Brian France says NASCAR's internal investigation into a discrimination lawsuit is almost complete. Mark Martin tells us what he doesn't want it to say on his tombstone! |
| 7/9/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters Host Brett McMillan welcomes Ryan McGee of ESPN.com and Kenny Bruce of NASCAR Scene. |
| 7/8/08 |
Garage Pass Martin Truex Jr's team is nailed with huge penalties stemming from an illegal roof at Daytona. Rick Hendrick on whether Mark Martin could drive the 5-car before seasons end. Following the Nationwide Series race at Daytona...Dale Earnhardt Jr is confused! |
| 7/8/08 |
Garage Pass Martin Truex Jr's team is nailed with huge penalties stemming from an illegal roof at Daytona. Rick Hendrick on whether Mark Martin could drive the 5-car before seasons end. Following the Nationwide Series race at Daytona...Dale Earnhardt Jr is confused! |
| 7/7/08 |
Fast Talk Jim Noble subs for the vacationing Doug Rice... Kyle Petty joins in as co-host...This week Jim and Kyle takes a look back at this past weekend's Coke Zero 400... |
| 7/7/08 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch gets his sixth win of the season. Crew Chief Greg Zipadelli hopes he and Tony Stewart can turn luck around at Chicago. Mark Martin explains why he decided to join Hendrick Motorsports. Meanwhile, Martin and Rick Hendrick talk about the high-tech way their deal got done! |
| 7/6/08 |
sd070608 Host Morgan Patrick along with two time Busch Winner Randy Lajoie reviewed the Daytona race, discussed super speedway racing and how accurate is a Kyle Busch/ Dale Sr comparison? Nascar Scene and scenedaily.com's Bob Pockrass called in from Daytona to give the most recent on Mark Martin returning and Tony Stewart's sponsorship. |
| 7/4/08 |
Garage Pass It's official...Mark Martin signs a two year deal with Hendrick Motorsports. Martin and Rick Hendrick talk about why they got together. Car Owner Chip Ganassi would like to have three teams again. Tony Stewart's fans send him good luck charms. |
| 7/3/08 |
Garage Pass Martin Truex's car is confiscated by NASCAR. Dale Earnhardt Jr thinks Mark Martin would make a great teammate. Tony Stewart answers the critics over the decision to pit late at New Hampshire. Ryan Newman and his Dad one time forged Daytona credentials! |
| 7/2/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters Host Brett McMillan welcomes Kenny Bruce of NASCAR Scene and Lee Spencer of FOXsports.com. |
| 7/2/08 |
Garage Pass Mark Martin will join Hendrick Motorsports in 2009 taking over for Casey Mears. Meanwhile, Mears is confident he'll land on his feet. Jimmie Johnson is sad to see Mears go. Dale Earnhardt Jr tells us what he regrets saying. Nationwide Series veteran Jason Keller is humbled by his 12-year old son! |
| 7/1/08 |
Garage Pass Ganassi Racing shuts down the #40 team and lays off 70 employees. Tony Stewart believes in racing luck and hasn't seen much good luck lately. Jamie McMurray and Dale Earnhardt Jr. talk about Sunday's New Hampshire crash. Is Jimmie Johnson as good a carpenter as he appears to be in the Lowes TV commericals? |
| 6/30/08 |
Fast Talk Tonight Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as guest host...New Hampshire winner Kurt Busch calls in... |
| 6/30/08 |
Garage Pass The rain helps Kurt Busch into victory lane. Don't tell Waltrip and Yeley the rain was the reason they finished second and third. Juan Pablo Montoya and Kurt Busch lit their own fire in the rain. We now know how track owner Bruton Smith was able to convince New Hampshire Speedway President Jerry Gappins to take the job! |
| 6/29/08 |
sd062908 Host Morgan Patrick along with Terry Cook discussed Kurt Busch's first win this season and how the rest of the race in New Hampshire played out. Fox Sports' Lee Spencer called in from the track and talked about new rivalries, Bruton Smith's announcement and Mark Martin's future. Other guests included Nationwide Series Driver Colin Braun, who previewed next week's race in Daytona and Truck Series Winner Ron Hornaday. |
| 6/27/08 |
Garage Pass Greg Biffle signs with Roush-Fenway Racing. Casey Mears and Hendrick Motorsports will part company at the end of the season. Rumors persist that Tony Stewart will leave Joe Gibbs but Tony says he would be interested at looking at the open seat at Hendrick. Why Clint Bowyer thought it might be best if his car owner Richard Childress went hunting this weekend! |
| 6/26/08 |
Garage Pass Is Tony Stewart leaving Joe Gibbs Racing a done deal? Denny Hamlin recalls his win at New Hampshire. Jeff Gordon feels fortunate to be sixth in points. Greg Biffle prepares to sign a deal with Roush-Fenway racing. Comedian Bill Engval’s NASCAR version of ‘Here’s your sign!”. |
| 6/25/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Jim Nobel from PRN and Mike Hembree from NASCAR Scene to the Alltel Pit Reporters... |
| 6/25/08 |
Garage Pass Ryan Newman and Martin Truex Jr talk contract. Jeff Gordon says 2008 is one of his toughest seasons ever. Tony Stewart on being taken out at Sonoma by Kevin Harvick. Who does Dale Earnhardt Jr say is MORE intimidating than was his Dad? |
| 6/24/08 |
Garage Pass Mark Martin will race in 2009, but the question is where? David Gilliland was one of the "feel good" stories Sunday at Sonoma. Who says Kyle Busch was in a slump? Forbes Magazine's top paid cup drivers has Jeff Gordon at the top of the list. We have Jeff's reaction! |
| 6/23/08 |
Fast Talk Tonight Ricky Craven joins Doug Rice for Fast Talk...We talk with Infinion winner Kyle Busch and runner David Gilliland... |
| 6/23/08 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch wins his fifth race of 2008 and pokes at Kevin Harvick for wrecking Tony Stewart and Jamie McMurray. Jeff Gordon talks about the final laps at Infineon Raceway. Greg Biffle is about to sign on the dotted line. |
| 6/22/08 |
sd062208 Hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook debated the pros and cons on having a road course in the Chase. NASCAR Scene Magazine and scenedaily.com's Bob Pockrass called in from Sonoma and discussed Kyle Bush's fifth win and the latest on Mark Martin . Other guests included Nationwide Series Driver Kevin Lepage, who previewed next week's race in New Hampshire and Truck Series Winner Johnny Benson talked about his win at the Milwaukee Mile. |
| 6/20/08 |
Garage Pass The Infineon Raceway was the scene of the Hendrick Motorsports "crime" last year, and Jimmie Johnson is glad to be on track. Tony Stewart has high hopes of winning at Sonoma Sunday. Kyle Petty thinks the "Road Course Ringers" get too much media. Jamie McMurray was so mad at Infineon a year ago he took it out on an unsuspecting Jack Roush! |
| 6/19/08 |
Garage Pass Can Juan Pablo Montoya win two in a row at Sonoma? Reed Sorenson on rumors his contract may not be renewed after this season. Crew Chief Greg Zipadelli thinks he knows what Tony Stewart has decided regarding his future and Tony responds. Robbie Gordon will run a black car at the Infineon Raceway and talks his financial status. What is Jeff Gordon getting for his daughter’s first birthday? |
| 6/18/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters Guests are Bob Dilner of Speed and Bruce Martin of SI.com. Brett McMillan is the show's host. |
| 6/18/08 |
Garage Pass Caterpillar moves it's primary sponsorship to RCR and Jeff Burton in 2009, but why didn't rumors of Bobby Labonte moving to RCR never materialized? Greg Biffle is just days away from signing a contract extension with Roush-Fenway racing. Ryan Newman receives a flag flown on the space shuttle. Is Dale Earnhardt Jr's "probationary period" now over at Hendrick Motorsports?! |
| 6/17/08 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr says he was not depressed over his 76 race losing streak. A number of drivers test at the Kentucky Speedway. Jimmie Johnson personally has not seen any racial discrimination in NASCAR. Tony Stewart is helping his hometown recover from recent flooding. Like the TNT TV Network, Dale Earnhardt Jr knows drama! |
| 6/16/08 |
Fast Talk This week Doug Rice and Ricky Craven welcome Sprint Cup race winner Dale Earnhardt Jr and Nationwide race winner Joey Lagano... |
| 6/16/08 |
Garage Pass Dale Earnhardt Jr breaks his nearly two year losing streak by winning at Michigan. NASCAR Chairman Brian France says don't jump to conclusions concerning a discrimination lawsuit filed last week. Joey Logano becomes the youngest winner ever on the Nationwide Series. Comedian Bill Engval was nervous before giving the command to start engines at Michigan. |
| 6/15/08 |
PRN's Sunday Drive Host Morgan Patrick along with Terry Cook discussed how Junior Nation was finally having thier day as Dale Jr. won his first race in 76 starts. Fox.com's Lee Spencer called in from Michigan and discussed the win and the latest on the NASCAR lawsuit. Other guests included Nationwide Series Driver Kelly Bires, who previewed next week's race in Milwaukee and Truck Series Winner Erik Darnell talked about his win this week. |
| 6/13/08 |
Garage Pass Qualifying is rained out at Michigan. NASCAR calls a private meeting with the drivers and owners...find out what was and what was NOT discussed. Ryan Newman's contract status is still up in the air. Kyle Busch says there's a big difference between Mothers and Fathers day! |
| 6/12/08 |
Garage Pass Brian France on NASCAR's 250-million dollar headache. Kyle Petty says he'll be back in the racecar in 2009. With Fathers Day this Sunday, Greg Biffle tells us what once got him into hot water with his Dad! |
| 6/11/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters Guests are Tom Jensen of NASCAR.com and Deb Williams of GoFastNews.com. Brett McMillan is the host. |
| 6/11/08 |
Garage Pass Petty Enterprises sells controlling interest of the team to a private equity firm and Richard Petty says his role won't change. Bobby Labonte inks a new four-year contract extension with Petty. Brain France comments on a former NASCAR official who is suing for 250-million dollars. Mark Martin is happy for his son Matt who has quit racing. |
| 6/10/08 |
Garage Pass The National Stock Car Commission upholds the harsh penalties handed down by NASCAR against Haas/CNC Racing. Brian Vickers and Denny Hamlin finished second and third at Pocono but they about roasted in their racecars. Chip Ganassi says everything is okay between he and Juan Pablo Montoya. Does Kasey Kahne think 500 miles at Pocono is too long? |
| 6/9/08 |
Fast Talk Doug Rice and Elliott Sadler take a look back at this weekends action at Pocono and Nationwide Series winner Brad Keselowski calls in... |
| 6/9/08 |
Garage Pass Kasey Kahne is being a royal pain to the competition! Brad Keselowski captures his first Nationwide Series checkered flag. Roger Penske on rumors he's looking to buyout fellow owner Chip Ganassi. Kyle Busch sure sounds like a cheapskate! |
| 6/8/08 |
PRN's Sunday Drive Host Morgan Patrick along with Terry Cook tackled Kasey Kahne's win at Pocono. NASCAR Scene and Scenedaily.com's Bob Pockrass called in from the track. Other guests included Nationwide Series Winner Brad Kesolowski, #88 Navy and Truck Series Winner Ron Hornaday. |
| 6/6/08 |
Garage Pass Greg Biffle is about to sign a new multi-year contract with Roush-Fenway Racing. Jamie McMurray on rumors he may lose his ride. Clint Bowyer is pleased RCR has picked up their option on his contract. Kyle Busch makes history this weekend doing triple duty in three different cities. Jeff Gordon recalls going for a Cat-Scan in New York City following his hard 2006 Pocono crash. |
| 6/5/08 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon and Jeff Burton say Pocono Raceway needs to step up and improve the facility. Greg Biffle jokes he’s racing double duty this weekend under protest. Dale Earnhardt Jr recalls signing autographs during last years Pocono rain delay. |
| 6/4/08 |
Garage Pass Haas/CNC Racing will appeal the heavy fines and penalties handed down by NASCAR after a rules violation discovered at Charlotte. Carl Edwards and Dale Earnhardt Jr weigh in. Kyle Busch had his helmet stolen at Dover. Tony Stewart hosts his annual charity dirt track race Wednesday night at Eldora Speedway. Clint Bowyer tells car owner Rick Hendrick not to worry about the dirt car he built for Jimmie Johnson! |
| 6/4/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters This week Jim Utter from the Charlotte Observer and Bob Pockrass from NASCAR Scene joins Brett McMillan for the Alltel Pit Reporters... |
| 6/3/08 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch has 10 wins so far this season but he could have had even more. Jeff Gordon is looking forward to racing dirt at Tony Stewart's Eldora Speedway Wednesday night. There is at least one thing about Formula One that Dale Earnhardt Jr likes more than NASCAR! |
| 6/2/08 |
Fast Talk This week Kurt Busch joins Doug Rice on Fast Talk...New Lowes Motor Speedway General Manager Marcus Smith checks in... |
| 6/2/08 |
Garage Pass Nobody can cool down a red hot Kyle Busch as he wins at Dover. A lap 17 wreck takes out several contenders including Tony Stewart. Joey Logano makes a successful Nationwide Series debut for Joe Gibbs Racing. Scott Speed wins his first Truck Series race and attributes it to something a little weird! |
| 6/1/08 |
PRN's Sunday Drive This week Bob Pockrass from NASCAR Scene, Nationwide Series Driver Scott Wimmer and Crew Chief Doug Wolcott from Scott Speed's winning Truck Series driver joins hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook... |
| 5/30/08 |
Garage Pass Greg Biffle has the pole for Sunday's Best Buy 400 at Dover and continues contract talks with Roush-Fenway Racing. Is Jeff Gordon signaling when he will retire? Joe Logano makes his Nationwide Series debut Saturday. Clint Bowyer celebrates his 29th birthday. |
| 5/29/08 |
Garage Pass NASCAR breaks out the big stick against the HAAS/CNC teams for a rules violation at Charlotte. Tony Stewart says no more Mr. Nice Guy. Mark Martin prefers asphalt to Dover's concrete surface. Jeff Gordon doesn't mind too much sleeping on the road! |
| 5/28/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Steve Wade from NASCAR Scene and Tony Rizutti from DirecTV Hotpass to the Alltel Pit Reporters... |
| 5/28/08 |
Garage Pass Cup drivers wrap-up a two-day Pocono test as Dario Franchitti is back behind the wheel. When it comes to the winged cars Kurt Busch is still trying to find the sweet spot. Kentucky Speedway's Jerry Carroll thinks Dover is a prime target to be bought by Bruton Smith. Jimmie Johnson remembers boxing with retired Lowes Motor Speedway President Humpy Wheeler! |
| 5/27/08 |
Garage Pass Cup teams test at Pocono and Dale Earnhardt Jr has a simple plan. A Tony Stewart update with car owner JD Gibbs. By winning the Coca-Cola 600 Kasey Kahne joins some very elite company. Jeff Gordon remembers an unusual Humpy Wheeler promotion. |
| 5/26/08 |
Fast Talk Kyle Petty joins Doug Rice this week on Fast Talk...They take a look back at this past weekend's Coca Cola 600... |
| 5/26/08 |
Garage Pass Kasey Kahne wins the Coca-Cola 600 while Dale Earnhardt battles back for another top five finish. Kyle Busch snaps his car owners Nationwide Series winning streak. Basketball Superstar Yao Ming visits the Lowes Motor Speedway. |
| 5/23/08 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch wins the pole for the Coca-Cola 600...and the fans cheer!? Kentucky Speedway looks forward to a Sprint Cup date. Don't ever say DNF to Richard Childress! Sam Hornish Jr says there could be a language barrier if a certain Indy car driver ever decides to move to NASCAR. |
| 5/22/08 |
Garage Pass Bruton Smith purchases the Kentucky Speedway!...and what about Pocono? Would Greg Biffle be interested in Tony Stewart's ride if available? BOOYA! We talk with CNBC's Jim Cramer after taking some hot laps with Navy Chevy driver Brad Keselowski. |
| 5/21/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters Guests are Brad Gillie from Texas Motor Speedway and PRN, and Steve Byrnes of Speed Channel. |
| 5/21/08 |
Garage Pass Lowes Motor Speedway tPresident Humpy Wheeler announces his retirement. After the season, Kyle Busch will try and climb a new mountain. Carl Edwards has something for all the women...and a few of the guys! |
| 5/20/08 |
Garage Pass Another Tony Stewart rumor; Bobby Labonte considers re-signing with Petty; and a change in the Montoya camp. |
| 5/19/08 |
Fast Talk This week Greg Biffle joins Mark Garrow with a look back at the Sprint All Star Challenge... |
| 5/19/08 |
Garage Pass Kasey Kahne comes up big in the All-Star shootout while Greg Biffle is the burnout king! Is Dale Earnhardt Jr considering moving his Nationwide Series team up to cup? How would Carl Edwards propose?! |
| 5/18/08 |
PRN's Sunday Drive Hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook reviewed the AllStar Race and looked ahead to the CocaCola 600 that will be taking place Memorial Weekend. Guests included NASCAR Scene and Scenedaily.com's Bob Pockrass who dispelled some Junior rumors going around, Nationwide Series driver Cale Gale talked about looking forward to his 1st start at Lowe's Motor Speedway next weekend and Truck Series Driver Matt Crafton called in to discuss his 1st career win that he got this past weekend. |
| 5/16/08 |
Garage Pass The 24th annual All-Star race is set for Saturday night. Kyle Busch says it took six months for he and his brother to make up after last years All-Star crash. Bobby Labonte is still mum on his future. Lowes Motor Speedway President Humpy Wheeler presents Clint Bowyer with an All-Star scenario. |
| 5/15/08 |
Garage Pass Dale Jarrett readies for his final race. Jamie McMurray tire tests at Daytona. For the first time Richard Childress has three cars in the All-Star race. Lowes Motor Speedway President Humpy Wheeler has a warning for Clint Bowyer! |
| 5/14/08 |
Alltel Pit Reporters A preview of this week's Sprint Cup All Star Race from Charlotte with guests David Newton of ESPN and Mark Garrow of PRN. |
| 5/14/08 |
Garage Pass Lowes Motor Speedway track President Humpy Wheeler makes his annual pick to win Saturday night's All-Star race. Teams prep for Thursday nights annual pit crew challenge. Jeff Gordon senses Kyle Busch has hard feelings toward Hendrick Motorsports. David Ragan moves into the top-12 in points. Carl Edwards plays pitreporter. |
| 5/13/08 |
Garage Pass Is Kyle Busch really that intimidating? Dale and Ned Jarrett are inducted into the Lowes Motor Speedway Court of Legends. Carl Edwards and Jeff Gordon on the "Busch Bow". |
| 5/12/08 |
Fast Talk This week Kurt Busch joins Doug Rice...Guests include Darlington winner Kyle Busch and Kenny Wallace... |
| 5/12/08 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch is red hot! Greg Biffle continues his contract talks with Roush-Fenway Racing. Tony Stewart answers the question of which Joe Gibbs Racing Nationwide Series driver is best. |
| 5/11/08 |
PRN's Sunday Drive Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook review the results from Darlington and drivers do a tribute to their mothers... Guests include Fox Sports' Lee Spencer and Truck Series #07 TorqueSpeed Chevy Driver John Mickel. |
| 5/9/08 |
Garage Pass The Darlington Raceway chews up cars as Jimmie Johnson and others crash. Dale Earnhardt Jr explains why he didn't get more upset at Kyle Busch after their incident at Richmond. Greg Biffle has the perfect Mothers Day present for his Mom! |
| 5/8/08 |
Garage Pass The Darlington Raceway has new pavement and the speeds are up. After what happened at Richmond, Kyle Busch knows the boos will be even louder. Hall of Fame driver David Pearson remembers when he had to lie to his Mom to go racing. |
| 5/7/08 |
Garage Pass We wrap up testing at Lowes Motor Speedway and an update on silly season with Clint Bowyer and Reed Sorenson. Greg Biffle's Mom was one dedicated lady! |
| 5/7/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters This week, the guests are Monte Dutton of the Gaston Gazette and Jeff Gluck of NASCAR Scene. Brett McMillan hosts. |
| 5/6/08 |
Garage Pass Day two of testing at Lowes Motor Speedway. Denny Hamlin is still down from losing at Richmond. Jack Roush is relieved Carl Edwards is locked in for the next three years. Casey Mears says he's good with Hendrick Motorsports for 2009. Dario Franchitti is still recovering from a fractured ankle suffered at Talladega. |
| 5/5/08 |
Fast Talk This week, it's a special broadcast from testing at Lowe's Motor Speedway featuring guests Clint Bowyer, Denny Hamlin, Humpy Wheeler, and Hermie Sadler. The show is hosted by PRN's Doug Rice and Ricky Craven. |
| 5/5/08 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon is one of 45 drivers testing at Lowes Motor Speedway. The garage is still buzzing over the finish at Richmond. Martin Truex Jr and DEI are talking about his future. At Richmond, Kyle Busch is "number one" with the fans! |
| 5/4/08 |
PRN's Sunday Drive Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook revisit the events at the Richmond International Raceway... Guests include SceneDaily.com's Bob Pockrass, Nationwide Series Driver Eric McClure and Truck Series Driver Colin Braun. |
| 5/2/08 |
Garage Pass Carl Edwards resigns with Roush-Fenway and Greg Biffle isn’t far behind. For the first time in 32 races Richmond will not be a sellout. Juan Pablo Montoya feels teammate Dario Franchitti’s pain. Dale Earnhardt Jr is offered big bucks…sort of…to run an Indy car at Texas! |
| 5/1/08 |
Garage Pass Greg Biffle could also be a part-owner. More insight on the Stewart-Gibbs situation. Kevin Harvick and his KHI drivers are drug tested. Carl Edwards recalls his first racing paycheck. |
| 4/30/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters This week Lee Spencer from FOXSports.com and Mike Mulhurn from the Winston Salem Journal join Brett McMillan for the Alltel Pit Reporters... |
| 4/30/08 |
Garage Pass Could Ryan Newman be moving to a new deal? Jeff Burton applauds Lowes Motor Speedway for installing additional safer barriers. Dale Earnhardt Jr talks about the 7th annual Dale Earnhardt Day at DEI. Elliott Sadler and Bill Elliott play the name game! |
| 4/29/08 |
Garage Pass More on where Tony Stewart stands. Martin Truex Jr will be with DEI next season. Taylor Hicks is idolized at Talladega. |
| 4/28/08 |
Fast Talk This week Elliott Sadler joins Doug Rice...Crew Chief Jimmy Elledge calls in... |
| 4/28/08 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch is the comeback kid at Talladega. Juan Pablo Montoya's second place finish moves him into the top-12. Tony Stewart's ownership aspirations. |
| 4/27/08 |
PRN's Sunday Drive Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook welcome guests Bob Pockrass from NASCAR Scene and Kansas Truck Series Race Winner Ron Hornaday to this week's Sunday Drive |
| 4/25/08 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart entertains offers from other car owners. Dale Earnhardt Jr likes his chances at Talladega this weekend. Jeff Gordon's favorite 2007 moment was at Talladega in victory lane. |
| 4/24/08 |
Garage Pass Does Tony Stewart want out at Joe Gibbs Racing? Kyle Busch's Nationwide Series schedule is a week-to-week deal. Dale Earnhardt Jr would love to get his first Hendrick Motorsports win this weekend at Talladega. |
| 4/23/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters This week Brett McMillan welcomes Reid Spencer from Sporting News and Tom Jensen from SpeedTV.com to the Alltel Pit Reporters... |
| 4/23/08 |
Garage Pass The hottest free agent could soon be Martin Truex Jr. Jeff Gordon is looking forward to going back to Talladega. AJ Allmendinger is back this weekend for team Red Bull with a new attitude. |
| 4/22/08 |
Garage Pass Lowes Motor Speedway and driver Clint Bowyer announce the first annual Pennzoil burnout contest! Dale Earnhardt Jr is one of three drivers tire testing at the Brickyard. Robbie Loomis says Richard Petty is as hungry as ever to win. Clint Bowyer wrecks a Petty Driving Experience car! |
| 4/21/08 |
Fast Talk This week Ricky Craven joins Doug Rice...Mexico City Nationwide Series Race runner up Marcos Ambrose calls in... |
| 4/21/08 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch wins his third straight Nationwide Series race. Sam Hornish Jr will not race the Indy 500. Carl Edwards plays tourist in Mexico City. |
| 4/20/08 |
PRN's Sunday Drive This week Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook welcomed Bob Pockrass and Truck Series Driver, Matt Crafton. |
| 4/18/08 |
Garage Pass Why Juan Pablo Montoya is not in Mexico City to defend his Corona 200 title. Tony Stewart is cherishing this weekend off. Robby Gordon is racing his Hummer in Europe. Clint Bowyer knows just enough Spanish to get by in Mexico City. |
| 4/17/08 |
Garage Pass The cup series has the weekend off and Jeff Burton will be kicking back with his family. What a win Sunday in Mexico City would mean to Scott Pruett. Carl Edwards "moves that bus!" |
| 4/16/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters This week David Newton from ESPN.com and Phil Parsons from Speed joins Brett McMillan...Lowes Motor Speedway President, H.A. Wheeler calls in... |
| 4/16/08 |
Garage Pass NASCAR adds a test at Lowes Motor Speedway...Dale Earnhardt Jr Crew Chief Tony Eury Jr reacts. Car owner Chip Ganassi shakes up his teams. Hall of Fame driver David Pearson and Carl Edwards turn hot laps at Darlington...Pearson behind the wheel of his 1971 Mercury Cyclone and Edwards in his Sprint Cup car. You've gotta hear the ring tone when Ryan Newman calls his dad Greg! |
| 4/15/08 |
Garage Pass Like the Government on tax day, Jeff Burton makes you pay! Elliott Sadler joins the list of drivers calling for mandatory random drug testing of drivers and crew members. Jeff Gordon tells us what he is doing during this weekend off. |
| 4/14/08 |
Fast Talk Doug Rice and this week's guest host Elloitt Sadler talk with Phoenix race winner Jimmie Johnson... |
| 4/14/08 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson gets the first win of the season for Hendrick Motorsports while Mark Martin wonders what could have been. Tony Stewart favors mandatory random drug testing for all drivers. Elliott Sadler calls his insurance agent on Carl Edwards! |
| 4/13/08 |
PRN's Sunday Drive Morgan Patrick take a look back at the action in Phoenix. Guests included Steve Wade, Boris Said and Craftsman Series Truck driver Phillip McGilton... |
| 4/11/08 |
Garage Pass Ryan Newman captures the pole for Saturday night's Subway 500 at Phoenix. Jeff Gordon hopes extra testing on the mile-and-a-half tracks will prevent another Texas disaster. Kevin Harvick slams NASCAR's drug testing policy. Carl Edwards stomps grapes in wine country! |
| 4/10/08 |
Garage Pass A former driver admits he used heroin on race day....Kasey Kahne and Jimmie Johnson react. Ryan Newman on his 25-point penalty following Texas. Michael McDowell proves again he likes to live on the edge. |
| 4/9/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters This week Jeff Owens from NASCAR Scene and Rick Allen from Speed join Brett McMillan to look back at this past weekend's action at Texas... |
| 4/9/08 |
Garage Pass Ryan Newman gets a NASCAR slap on the wrist. Petty Enterprises is looking to sign a new driver. Dale Earnhardt Jr says the burning desire to win is still there. Kansas native Clint Bowyer says "Rock Chalk Jayhawk!" |
| 4/8/08 |
Garage Pass Mayfield out, Sauter in at HAAS-CNC Racing. Kyle Petty is back behind the wheel at Pheonix. Michael McDowell on his sudden fame. "Gunning" for Jimmie Johnson! |
| 4/7/08 |
Fast Talk This Ricky Craven joins Doug Rice to discuss the action this past weekend at Texas Motor Speedway... |
| 4/7/08 |
Garage Pass Carl Edwards wins his third race of the season while Jimmie Johnson says he wasn't surprised Edwards took the checkers. Chip Ganassi is upset with Dario Franchitti's team. Clint Bowyer and Jeff Burton poke fun at Michael McDowell. |
| 4/6/08 |
PRN's Sunday Drive This week Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook break down the action from Texas with Bob Pockrass from NASCAR Scene, Stephen Leicht from the Nationwide Series and Craftsman Truck Series driver Todd Bodine. |
| 4/4/08 |
Garage Pass Kyle Petty says he's not the problem. Bobby Labonte says his future is still up in the air. Elliott Sadler's back is feeling much better. Jeff Burton recalls his 2007 Texas win over Matt Kenseth. David Reutimann hopes not to throw up on pit road! Clint Bowyer crushes some Fords! |
| 4/3/08 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson is looking for a Texas turnaround. Ryan Newman on tires. Sam Hornish Jr feels right at home in Texas. And a former Dallas Cowboy talks horsepower. |
| 4/2/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters Host Brett McMillan welcomes Jim Noble of Fox Sports and Dustin Long of the Landmark News and Record to review Martinsville and preview Texas. |
| 4/2/08 |
Garage Pass Greg Biffle says he's 90% sure he'll stay at Roush Racing. Tony Stewart on Texas tires. Chad McCumbee isn't feeling any pressure as he subs for Kyle Petty this weekend at Texas. Jeff Burton & Jeff Gordon understand Denny Hamlin's frustration of not winning. |
| 4/1/08 |
Garage Pass A new sponsor for RCR is bad news for Petty, and Texas Motor Speedway is about to become the ninth wonder of the world. |
| 3/31/08 |
Fast Talk Doug Rice welcomes Kyle Petty as this week's co-host...Doug and Kyle take a look back at all the action at Martinsville and race winner Denny Hamlin calls in... |
| 3/31/08 |
Garage Pass Denny Hamlin snaps a 25 race winless drought. Jeff Burton is the new points leader. Michael Waltrip says nobody stole a part from Roush Racing. You've heard of the Intimidator...well, Jeff Gordon is the Imitator! |
| 3/30/08 |
PRN's Sunday Drive This week Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook talk with Bob Pockrass from NASCAR Scene...PRN President Doug Rice and Martinsville NCT Race winner Dennis Setzer... |
| 3/28/08 |
Garage Pass Jack Roush says a Toyota team stole a sway bar from one of his teams last year...Dale Earnhardt Jr reacts. Jeff Gordon has the pole for Sunday's race at Martinsville while a back injury could hamper Elliott Sadler. What will the newly retired Dale Jarrett be doing this weekend? |
| 3/27/08 |
Garage Pass Toyota "springs" into action. Kyle Busch explains why he thinks NASCAR has achieved parity. David Reutimann takes over for Dale Jarrett this weekend. Kevin Harvick says he always listens to his wifes opinions! |
| 3/26/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters Jim Utter from the Charlotte Observer and Ben White from NASCAR Illustrated join Brett McMillan on this week's edition of the Alltel Pit Reporters |
| 3/26/08 |
Garage Pass Jeff Gordon, Greg Biffle & Ryan Newman tire test at Darlington. Michael McDowell makes his cup debut this weekend at Martinsville. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is off to a good start with Hendrick Motorsports. |
| 3/25/08 |
Garage Pass Car owner Jack Roush accuses Toyota of spying! Greg Biffle, Jeff Gordon and Ryan Newman go back to Darlington Wednesday to tire test. Richmond wraps up it's Nationwide Series test. Fans get a different perspective of Kyle Busch when they meet him. |
| 3/24/08 |
Fast Talk This week Ricky Craven joins Doug Rice. Eddie Gossage from Texas Motor Speedway calls in... |
| 3/24/08 |
Garage Pass Wimmer is a winner in Nashville. Jimmie Johnson is snowed out in Kentucky while Dale Earnhardt Jr tested in South Carolina. Kevin Harvick recently visited a Coca-Cola bottling plant near Richmond. |
| 3/21/08 |
Garage Pass Jimmie Johnson takes to the ice! Why Clint Bowyer is a favorite to win Nashville. Jeff Burton looks forward to the off weekend. Scott Wimmer would love to win a guitar at Nashville! |
| 3/20/08 |
Garage Pass Dale Jarrett's thoughts on the way home from his final points race at Bristol. How is Ryan Newman spending this cup off weekend? David Ragan is one of a handful of cup drivers running the Nationwide race in Nashville. Jeff Gordon spends some quality time with his family. |
| 3/19/08 |
Garage Pass Greg Biffle is off to a great 2008 start. Jeff Gordon, Biffle & Ryan Newman will test tires for a second time at Darlington. Tony Stewart gets his back waxed!!! |
| 3/19/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters Brett McMillan welcomes Ralph Sheheen from Speed Channel and Jeff Gluck from NASCAR Scene...They recap the big stories from this past weekend's action in Bristol... |
| 3/18/08 |
Garage Pass There's a new top-35 and Brian Vickers is happy for his team. Tony Stewart and Kevin Harvick are good after Sunday's get-together at Bristol. Car owner Richard Childress is heading out of the country. |
| 3/17/08 |
Fast Talk This week Greg Biffle joins Doug Rice along with Food City 500 winner Jeff Burton... |
| 3/17/08 |
Garage Pass At Bristol, Jeff Burton comes out of nowhere to win! RCR finishes 1-2-3 for the first time ever. |
| 3/16/08 |
PRN's Sunday Drive Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook are joined by guests Bobby Hamilton Jr., Stacy Compton, and Bob Pockrass. |
| 3/14/08 |
Garage Pass Qualifying is washed out at Bristol. Kurt Busch explains why Bristol is a bit easier to drive. Bristol is Dale Jarrett's final point race. Dale Earnhardt Jr tells his most memorable Dale Jarrett story. |
| 3/13/08 |
Fast Talk Live from Bristol Hosts Doug Rice and Mark Garrow are joined by guests Dale Jarrett, Bruton Smith, Brett McMillan, Bob Pockrass, and Kenny Bruce to preview this weekend's races in Bristol. |
| 3/13/08 |
Garage Pass Roush Racing decides not to appeal penalties following Carl Edwards win at Las Vegas. On the Atlanta Goodyear Tire war of words, Kevin Harvick backs Tony Stewart. Dale Jarrett's final points race is this weekend at Bristol. And, in Saturday's Nationwide race, Junior is driving for Junior! |
| 3/12/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters Its the Alltel Pit Reporters...This week Bruce Martin from SportsTicker and Bob Dilner from Speed join Brett McMillan...They recap the big stories from Atlanta and preview the action this weekend in Bristol... |
| 3/12/08 |
Garage Pass Tony Stewart continues to rant against Goodyear while NASCAR President Mike Helton defends the tire company. Joe Gibbs is happy that Hendrick Motorsports released Kyle Busch. |
| 3/11/08 |
Garage Pass On the heels of the Atlanta tire controversy, three drivers test tires at Darlington...Greg Biffle weighs in. More of Tony Stewart's Atlanta rant against Goodyear while Ryan Newman, in Darlington, was asked if Stewart's comments are "over the top". Dale Earnhardt Jr. is the highest finishing Hendrick driver again. |
| 3/10/08 |
Fast Talk Doug Rice and Kurt Busch recap the races at Atlanta...Kobalt 500 winner Kyle Busch calls in... |
| 3/10/08 |
Garage Pass Kyle Busch gives Toyota its first Cup win in Atlanta while Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt Jr. fume over their Goodyear tires. |
| 3/9/08 |
PRN's Sunday Drive Hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook review Kyle Busch's win in Atlanta, plus Tony Stewart's negative review of the tires provided for the race. |
| 3/6/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters On this week's show Brett McMillan welcomes Kenny Bruce and Bob Pockrass from NASCAR Scene. They take a look back at this past weekend's race in Las Vegas and look forward to this weekend's action in Atlanta... |
| 3/3/08 |
Fast Talk Doug Rice and Phil Parsons discuss this past weekend's races in Las Vegas and preview this weekends action in Atlanta... |
| 3/2/08 |
PRN's Sunday Drive Morgan Patrick and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Terry Cook discuss this weekend's races in Las Vegas...Guests include Bob Pockrass from NASCAR Scene and Nationwide Series driver David Streme |
| 2/25/08 |
Fast Talk Mark Garrow and Ricky Craven talk about this weekend's races in California and check in with Ed Clark from Atlanta Motor Speedway... |
| 2/24/08 |
PRN's Sunday Drive Morgan Patrick and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Terry Cook discuss this weekend's races in California...Guests include Bob Pockrass from NASCAR Scene, CTS Driver Johnny Benson and Artist Sam Bass... |
| 2/20/08 |
The Alltel Pit Reporters This week Steve Wade from NASCAR Scene and Ryan McGee from ESPN.com join Brett McMillan on the season premere of the Alltel Pit Reporters... |
| 2/18/08 |
Fast Talk Doug Rice and co-host Greg Biffle talk with Daytona 500 winner Ryan Newman |
| 2/17/08 |
PRN's Sunday Drive Hosts Morgan Patrick and Terry Cook review Daytona 500 Weekend with guests Jason Lefler, Todd Bodine, and Bob Pockrass. |
| 2/14/08 |
Daytona Beach Fast Talk - Thursday Kyle Petty and Mark Garrow are joined by Elliott Sadler, Ryan Newman, Greg Biffle, Sam Hornish, Kasey Kahne, Dale Jarrett, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. The show originates from the Volusia Mall in Daytona Beach. |
| 2/13/08 |
Daytona Beach Fast Talk - Wednesday Kyle Petty and PRN's Mark Garrow are joined by drivers Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Casey Mears, Kurt Busch, and Carl Edwards. The show originates from the Volusia Mall in Daytona Beach |
| 2/12/08 |
Daytona Beach Fast Talk - Tuesday Hosts Kyle Petty and Mark Garrow welcome guests Bobby Labonte, Jeremy Mayfield, Michael McDowell, Scott Riggs, and Phil Parsons. The show originates from the Volusia Mall in Daytona Beach. |
| 2/11/08 |
Fast Talk From the Volusia Mall in Daytona Beach, PRN's Mark Garrow and driver Kyle Petty welcome guests Rick Crawford, David Starr, Terry Cook, Brendan Gaughan, and Stacy Compton. |
| 2/11/08 |
Daytona Beach Fast Talk - Monday Night #1 of five special shows from the Volusia Mall in Daytona Beach. Guests include Johnny Benson, Ron Hornaday, Mike Skinner, and artist Sam Bass. Hosted by PRN's Mark Garrow and driver Kyle Petty. |
| 2/4/08 |
Fast Talk Doug Rice and Ricky Craven talk with Sprint Cup Driver Jamie McMurray and Writer Liz Clark talks about her new book... |
| 1/28/08 |
Fast Talk Doug Rice and Phil Parsons talk with Jeff Motley from Las Vegas Motor Speedway about Sprint Cup Testing at LVMS |
| 1/21/08 |
Fast Talk From Richard Childress Racing, guests include Richard Childress, Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick, and Clint Bowyer. |
| 1/14/08 |
Fast Talk It's week two of testing in Daytona Beach...Doug Rice and Pat Patterson chat with the Dodge Boys from the LPGA International |
| 1/7/08 |
Fast Talk Doug Rice and Pat Patterson talk with the Dodge Drivers from the LPGA International in Daytona Beach |
| 12/11/07 |
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