Episodes
Steve goes on location at Darlington Raceway, one of NASCAR's most historic venues, for a conversation with NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace. The two discuss Wallace's legendary career which included 55 Cup Series wins and the 1989 championship. After retiring from the driver's seat in 2005, Wallace has gone on to a successful broadcasting career, first with ESPN, and now with MRN Radio. Wallace also went on to design Iowa Speedway, which has become a signature track in NASCAR's Xfinity and...
Published 09/04/19
Steve goes on location from Bristol Motor Speedway for a conversation with country music singer Tim Dugger. The two discuss Dugger's music career and his strong connection to NASCAR. Often playing in clubs around the NASCAR circuit, Dugger not only developed a loyal following of race fans; he also became a favorite of several drivers and their crews. These friendships and connections eventually led him to Nashville, the capital of country music, where he signed a deal with Curb Records, which...
Published 08/21/19
Steve goes on location from Toyota Racing Development in Salisbury, North Carolina for an in-depth conversation with TRD President and General Manager David Wilson. Representing one of three manufacturers at NASCAR’s top level, Wilson has guided Toyota to multiple championships across NASCAR's three national touring series (Cup, Xfinity, Truck). During his 30-year tenure, Toyota has won some of motorsports' biggest races including the Daytona 500, Indianapolis 500, Baja 1000, Pikes Peak...
Published 08/14/19
Steve goes on location from Seneca Lodge in Watkins Glen, NY for a lively discussion with Boris Said. Considered one of the best road-course racers in all of motorsports, Said became a cult-like figure, especially at Watkins Glen, with his legion of fans known as "Said Heads". The two discuss Said's career in racing, highlighted by his success in sports cars driving for BMW. Among Said's accolades are wins in both the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring. In 2005, he became the...
Published 08/07/19
Steve goes on location from Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, PA where he is joined by Martin Truex Jr. Competing in his first season with Joe Gibbs Racing, Truex is one of the leading contenders for the Cup Series Championship. A son of a racer, Martin discusses his growth in the sport, the importance of grassroots racing, his early struggles in the Cup Series, the 2017 championship with Furniture Row Racing, and his relationships with longtime partner Sherry Pollex and crew chief Cole Pearn.
Published 07/31/19
Steve goes on location from New Hampshire Motor Speedway where he is joined by iRacing EVP and Executive Producer Steve Myers, along with NASCAR on NBC analyst and two-time Daytona 500 Champion Dale Earnhardt Jr. The trio discusses the phenomenon of iRacing (also known as simulation or "sim" racing) and the significant impact it has had on the current motorsports landscape.
Published 07/24/19
Steve is on location from the Foyt Wine Vault in the shadow of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and is joined by veteran NTT IndyCar Series driver Tony Kanaan. The 44-year old Brazilian captured the IndyCar Series championship in 2004 and won the 2013 edition of the Indianapolis 500. The 22-year IndyCar veteran talks about his journey from his early days in the sport to his current role, driving for the legendary A.J. Foyt.
Published 07/17/19
Steve goes on location from NASCAR headquarters in Daytona Beach, FL for a conversation with NASCAR EVP and Chief Marketing Officer Jill Gregory. As one of NASCAR’s highest ranking executives, Gregory has spearheaded the ongoing project to refresh and modernize the NASCAR brand. One of the topics discussed are the many different ways NASCAR offer to engage with the sport’s consumers.
Published 07/10/19
Steve is on location from the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway before the 103rd running of the Indy 500 where he is joined by three of motorsports' top journalists - Nate Ryan (NBC Sports), Jenna Fryer (Associated Press) and Jeff Gluck (The Athletic). They discuss some of the trending topics in racing including why Fernando Alonso and McLaren failed to qualify for the Indianapolis 500.
Published 05/29/19
Steve goes on location from Georgia’s famed Dawsonville Pool Room where he talks to NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver, Chase Elliott. The 23-year old sensation returns to his hometown after a thrilling victory at Talladega Superspeedway last Sunday, the fourth of his ever-growing Cup Series career. Steve and Chase discuss what it’s like being the son of NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill Elliott. Chase also reflects on his rise up the racing ladder, as well as being teammates with 7-time Cup Series...
Published 05/01/19
Steve is on location at Richmond Raceway with 7-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson. The pair discuss Johnson's preparations for the 2019 Boston Marathon which took place Monday, April 15. Johnson completed all 26.2 miles in a time of three hours, nine minutes and seven seconds. Johnson's marathon came less than 48 hours after running 400 laps (300 miles) in his #48 Chevrolet at Richmond on Saturday night.
Published 04/16/19
Steve is joined by INDYCAR President Jay Frye on location from the famed Pagoda at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Steve and Jay discuss the state of INDYCAR, including the upcoming race at the Circuit of the Americas (Austin, TX) and the Indianapolis 500, which will be seen - for the first time - on NBC. Frye also talks about how he went from playing football at the University of Missouri to becoming a successful executive in both NASCAR and INDYCAR.
Published 03/21/19
Steve sits down with Roush/Yates Engines President & CEO Doug Yates at the Waffle House in Cornelius, North Carolina, which was the favorite restaurant of NASCAR Hall of Famer and Doug's father Robert Yates (1943-2017). They discuss several topics, including the growth of the famed Roush/Yates engine shop and the history of Robert Yates Racing. Steve and Doug also share what it was like being on different sides of battles between Jeff Gordon & Dale Jarrett.
Published 03/08/19
Steve is on location at the famed Streamline Hotel in Daytona Beach, Florida where "Big" Bill France organized a meeting in December 1947 to discuss the future of stock-car racing and conceived NASCAR. Steve catches up with Doug Duchardt, currently the Chief Operating Officer at Chip Ganassi Racing. They discuss their time working together at Hendrick Motorsports, Doug's experience at St. Louis Cardinals fantasy camp, and the season outlook for Chip Ganassi Racing.
Published 02/19/19
Get ready for Steve Letarte's new podcast! First episode will air Tuesday, February 19th.
Published 02/18/19