The Down & Dirty Radio Show

Kyle Petty has a book about to be released (Aug. 9), and this week Petty tries to explain why he wrote it and why now. From the first stories he wrote not making it into the book; emotions of getting the stories and memories on paper; if there are stories in the book that people don’t know or heard before; why Petty had to be 21 to start racing; learning that not all tracks let a driver run wide open; highlighting all of the Petty family in the book and the education Petty received in the race shop; losing Adam and not wanting to know the details; how writing was therapeutic for Petty and also gave him some realizations; why he ended the book talking about NASCAR; how readers can get the book; what Petty wants readers to take away after reading. Music created by Tony Monge. Please support my work through Patreon: www.patreon.com/KellyCrandall Preorder ‘Swerve or Die’ https://bit.ly/3Q7CWwN

In this episode we go on-site for the ARCA Race in Pocono with General Tire for the GT Delivers 200 with Mike Evans, Amber Balcaen, and more.

In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver throws it back to an interview with Supercross star Jason Anderson aka: "El Hombre."

In the second and final installment of our interview with Jeff Purvis, Jeff talks about the all-out South Boston brawl and subsequent suspension he faced way back when, a Pikes Peak win he does not remember and TWO life-threatening and ultimately career-ending accidents … AND … giraffe money. Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then dig into the August 2, 2001 issue of Winston Cup Scene. Bobby Labonte gets around Dale Earnhardt Jr. for the win at Pocono, Jeff Purvis wins at Pikes Peak in a fill-in role for Richard Childress Racing and Columbine shooting victim Rachel Scott’s family is treated to a weekend of Busch Series racing and hospitality. The issue also featured coverage of yet another NASCAR rule change and a package of stories on stress in racing. NOTE: This show is not affiliated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand. Please consider supporting this show via: www.patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcast www.paypal.me/thescenevaultpodcast www.venmo.com/thescenevaultpodcast

Julia Landauer finally made her NASCAR national series debut, and she’s taking us through the journey of getting there. Landauer dishes on how hard qualifying was; if she feels any differently about the accident with Justin Allgaier; expectations of the weekend versus reality; preparing for a race after being out of a car since 2020; Landauer’s experience racing overseas, and the difference in racing culture; running in the Pinty’s Series; not having the climb up the ladder and racing map she expected; where Landauer thought she’d be in 2022; having a bit of envy over the success of her fellow NASCAR Next alum; the closest she came to giving up on racing; a nerd deep dive that landed her sponsors for her Xfinity Series debut; building a brand that bridges outside interests with racing; getting into public speaking; #becauseracecar on social media; cautious optimism about 2023 options. Music created by Tony Monge. Please support my work through Patreon: www.patreon.com/KellyCrandall

Jeff Purvis … Never Nervous Purvis. This week in the first of what will be two installments of our interview, Jeff talks about getting into racing on dirt, his transition to asphalt, how he first got together with team owner James Finch and one of the very best cheating in racing stories that you’ll ever hear. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid dig into the May 5, 1994 issue of Winston Cup Scene. Dale Earnhardt adds to his legendary win total at Talladega, while Ernie Irvan, Michael Waltrip and Jimmy Spencer come up just a little bit short. And Jimmy? Let’s just say Mr. Excitement didn’t exactly win a lot of friends that day. Mark Martin had one of the wildest rides of his career going through barriers and coming to a VERY hard stop against a guardrail. Jeff Purvis won Talladega’s ARCA race the day before, Deb Williams gives her stance on calling a NASCAR event a race ... or a show. And a young, up-and-coming and extraordinarily good-looking writer had both a feature story AND a column in this issue. NOTE: This show is not affiliated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand. Please consider supporting this show via: www.patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcast www.paypal.me/thescenevaultpodcast www.venmo.com/thescenevaultpodcast

This week's General Tire Jim Beaver Show was recorded on-site at Lake Havasu City, Arizona with local legends Lenny and Ginger Lynn Thorell aka River Smokeshow. Jim and Brittney enjoy drinks and shenanigans on their patio overlooking the lake and talk about how they met, their careers, being entrepreneurs, and some epic times in Lake Havasu. This episode is brought to you by Manscaped. Use the code JIMBEAVER for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com

In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver throws it back a few years to a show with Formula D legend Ryan Tuerck and rallycross star Steve Arpin.

RFK Racing team president Steve Newmark admits the company is not where anyone wants or expected to be in July. Newmark takes us behind company doors to give his state of things; if they feel they’ve shown any improvement this year; battling through the years of ups and downs; seeing a renewed optimism with employees; if there is a fear of never getting back on top; finding ways to deliver for partners when performance isn’t there; what Newmark feels is the most important part of his role; a bit on Newmark’s background and if he’s the guy answering to sponsors and fans about performance; comparing this chapter of the company to others; Chris Buescher getting to shine; why this next chapter is so important to the company. Music created by Tony Monge. Please support my work through Patreon: www.patreon.com/KellyCrandall

We start off this week with a quick chat with Jamie Bishop, gasman for NASCAR Truck driver Parker Kligerman, who won Saturday's event at Mid-Ohio. Jamie is a longtime friend and supporter of the show who may ... or may not ... return the victory-lane caps he was given by Parker following Saturday's victory. In the third and final installment of our interview with Todd Bodine, Todd discusses the day that his older Geoff was involved in that just absolutely horrifying accident during the inaugural Craftsman Truck Series race at Daytona. He also talks about his THRILLING Busch Series wins at Kentucky and Darlington … but NOT the one he pulled off at Rockingham. Finally, we wrap up our conversation with his move to the truck series, his championships and finally the move to television. Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then dig into the November 23, 2006 issue of NASCAR Scene, which featured extensive coverage of championship efforts by Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick and Todd Bodine, Mark Martin's final win and departure from Roush Racing and Rick's 2006 reaction to polls naming Mark Martin as the greatest driver in Busch Series history. NOTE: This podcast is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand. Please consider supporting the podcast via: www.patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcast www.paypal.me/thescenevaultpodcast www.venmo.com/thescenevaultpodcast

Before he could drive a race car, Lawless Alan was driving a golf kart around the paddock where his dad was racing. Lawless explains how he got into racing; his unique first name; being the CEO of racing; growing up in Los Angeles; his racing beginnings at Irwindale; some of his racing stops along the way to the Camping World Truck Series; if it seemed racing and winning would be easy; first impressions of Truck Series racing; knowing he can compete in the series but questioning why it’s not happening; keeping the right mindset; having a support system; landing at Niece Motorsports; working with AUTOParkit and behind the scenes of their unique commercial; his brutally honest assessment of his rookie season; what would be mission accomplished after the first year; already looking ahead to ’23; working toward a business degree; knowing that racing won’t last forever. Music created by Tony Monge. Please support my work through Patreon: www.patreon.com/KellyCrandall

In this huge "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver throws it back to a 2018 episode with IndyCar driver Alex Rossi, Off-Road legend Rob MacCachren, & NHRA Top Fuel Champ Steve Torrence all on the show.

We’ve got a lot packed into this installment of our interview with Todd Bodine … getting booed because he’s Geoff Bodine’s brother, the infamous run-in between Geoff and Brett during the inaugural Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, his OWN issues in that event and the phantom caution he caused, ANOTHER historic race at Texas Motor Speedway that got away and last, but certainly not least … the Tabasco Fiasco. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid leaf through the August 13, 1992 issue of Winston Cup Scene. Kyle Petty wins a rain-shortened race at Watkins Glen and the Bodine brothers – Geoff, Brett and Todd – race against each other for the first time. There are rumors about future NASCAR Hall of Famers Dale Earnhardt, Richard Childress, Rusty Wallace, Ray Evernham and Jeff Gordon … one of which KINDA comes true. NOTE: This show is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand. Be sure to check out our newly designed website www.thescenevault.com! Please consider supporting our show via: www.patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcast www.paypal.me/thescenevaultpodcast www.venmo.com/thescenevaultpodcast

This episode was recorded live on-site from Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee from the Kawasaki KRX Demo Tour with Monster Jam. Jim Beaver and Brittney Cardone interview Monster Jam drivers, the team from Kawasaki, and shred the all-new KRX 4.

In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver has Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee Frank "Butch" Arciero on the show talking about his legendary career in off-road and his family's legacy in motorsports.