Dinner with Racers

Ep.314 – Ross Chastain

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ross Chastain has become one of the most revered names in modern NASCAR, and after listening to this episode you’ll see why. Heavily engrained in hi...

Ep.313 – Ron Hornaday Jr.

19 Dec 2025

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Adding another NASCAR Hall of Fame member to our roster, Ron Hornaday Jr. is one of the most beloved members of the community. A start of the western ...

Ep.312 – Shane van Gisbergen

19 Dec 2025

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SVG!!! Do we need to write an introduction? It’s Shane van Gisbergen… we’re guessing you’ve heard of him, unless you’ve never heard of NASCA...

Ep.311 – Brian Beierwaltes

19 Dec 2025

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Put simply, Brian Beierwaltes is the boss! His technical title is Head of Marketing at Continental Tire, but as far as DwR is concerned, he’s the gu...

Ep.310 – Kyle Larson

19 Dec 2025

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Chances are you already know who Kyle Larson is, this is truly a pointless description… unless you’ve never heard of NASCAR, USAC, World of Outlaw...

Ep.309 – Cory Kruseman

19 Dec 2025

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Cory Kruseman is another dirt racing legend. Part of the 1990’s/2000’s pack racing against names like Tony Stewart and JJ Yeley, Corey has won the...

Ep.308 – Matt Farah

19 Dec 2025

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Matt Farah is a diverse and well-know automotive journalist, but most notably he really made his name with his hit YouTube and podcast series, “The ...

Ep.307 – Steve Hallam

25 Nov 2025

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Steve Hallam is one of the great unsung heroes of the sport. Raised in Liverpool, what began as a career in automotive engineering turned into one of ...

Ep.306 – Don Prudhomme

25 Nov 2025

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The Snake! Along with previous guests like Don Garlits, Don Prudhomme is one of the pioneers of the modern drag racing scene, coming from modest means...

Ep.305 – Kamui Kobayashi, Pt 2: Not Racing Stories

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kamui Kobayashi is one of the most exciting guests that we had this year. Widely considered one of Japan’s greatest drivers, his career has spanned ...

Ep.304 – Kamui Kobayashi, Pt 1: Racing Stories

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kamui Kobayashi is one of the most exciting guests that we had this year. Widely considered one of Japan’s greatest drivers, his career has spanned ...

Ep.303 – Daniel Morad

25 Nov 2025

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Daniel Morad can best be described as a classic example of when talent meets tenacity. A go-kart phenom from Canada, Danie’s career, started on limi...

Ep.302 – Alex Sims

25 Nov 2025

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There is, simply put, no character in the sport quite like Alex Sims. Currently a driver for Corvette Racing and the recently crowned IMSA GTD Pro Cha...

Ep.301 – Paul di Resta

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever watched Formula One on TV, then you’ve probably seen Paul di Resta… first as a driver, then as a commentator, but his career hist...

Ep.300 – Dinner(s) with Ben Keating: Ben’s Fun Clips

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you listen to Episode 162 you’ve already heard Ben’s story, if you watch “Dinner(s) with Ben Keating” on MotorTrend you get an even further...

Ep.299 – Dinner(s) with Ben Keating: Don Whitaker and Stephen Livesay

21 Nov 2025

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Re-visiting our MotorTrend episode titled “Dinner(s) with Ben Keating,” the partnership of long-time friends Don Whitaker and Stephen Livesay are ...

Ep.298 – Dinner(s) with Ben Keating: Kathleen Keating

21 Nov 2025

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Re-visiting our MotorTrend episode titled “Dinner(s) with Ben Keating,” this next episode features the less-edited dinner with Ben and his wife, K...

Ep.297 – DINNER BITES, Rising Stars: Alana Carter

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest in AE Victory Racing’s roster of empowering women in motorsport, Alana Carter is taking every opportunity she can. Born in rural Canada t...

Ep.296 – DINNER BITES, Rising Stars: Henry Drury

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To kick off the “Rising Stars” series of Dinner Bites episodes, we take time with someone long familiar with the DwR and Continental family, Henry...

Ep.295 – DINNER BITES: FlyingSparks Garage (Emily & Aaron Reeves)

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who would have thought this pair of High School sweethearts from small-town Texas would become YouTube sensations? Well, actually they did… sorta. M...

Ep.294 – DINNER BITES: Speed Academy (Dave Pratte & Peter Tarach)

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most authentic YouTube channels dedicated to streetcar mods, Speed Academy hosts Dave Pratte and Peter Tarach bring a wealth of knowledge a...

Ep.293 – DINNER BITES: Kristen Lee

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kristen Lee is a lifelong car nerd who has been solely focused on car journalism ever since her Dad introducer her to model cars. A leader in the mode...

Ep.292 – DINNER BITES: Drew Perlmutter, The Vintage Bike Lifestyle

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Drew Perlmutter defines authenticity and someone who is true to himself. Learning about motorcycles later in life, Drew quickly jumped all-in to the l...

Ep.291 – DINNER BITES: Rutledge Wood, now a race car driver

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the original “Dinner with Racers” guests back in 2015, television personality Rutledge Wood has only grown to new heights, not only continu...

Ep.290 – CONTINENTAL’s My First Car Promo

11 Jul 2025

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Do you have a funny story about your first car, or your first tire? Do you like the fact that DINNER WITH RACERS REMAINS FREE!!?? Then click on our “...

Ep.289 – DINNER BITES: F1 The Movie Stories with Patrick Long

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest “Dinner Bites,” we put out another brief episode with more tales from Patrick Long, who was very involved in the filming of select s...

Ep.288 – CLICK THE LINK!!… again

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, it’s shameless…. but the future of the show also lives on this sort of thing. Continental Tire is running yet another promo, this time throug...

Ep.287 – DINNER BITES: Elana Scherr

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elana Scherr is a long-standing member of the automotive journalism world. She was the first female full-time staff editor at HOT ROD Magazine, and mo...

Ep.286 – DINNER BITES: Jake Burke: Cure NF with Jack

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The “Cure NF with Jack” charity is a favorite of Dinner with Racers, notably something Ryan has carried for nearly 15 years. Named after Jack Burk...

Ep.285 – DINNER BITES: Cole Pearn’s Indy 500 Experience

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest installment of “Dinner Bites,” we talk with the legendary Cole Pearn, one of NASCAR’s greatest Crew Chief’s in the modern era. A...

Ep.284 – Our May Promo: CLICK THE LINK!!

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s no classy way to put it… but please go to dinnerwithracers.com and click on Continental’s special May promo link! As part of our 2025 pr...

Ep.283 – Dinner(s) with the Rileys: Bob and Family, Pt.2

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following our video series “Dinner(s) with the Rileys,” currently available on MotorTrend, we offer a series of long-form, less-edited editions of...

Ep.282 – Dinner(s) with the Rileys: Bob and Family, Pt.1

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following our video series “Dinner(s) with the Rileys,” currently available on MotorTrend, we offer a series of long-form, less-edited editions of...

Ep.281 – Dinner(s) with the Rileys: Bill on Bob

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following our video series “Dinner(s) with the Rileys,” currently available on MotorTrend, we offer a series of long-form, less-edited editions of...

Ep.280 – DINNER BITES: Patrick Long and His Kühlt

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the second of our new series “Dinner Bites,” we talk with the legendary Patrick Long, who since sitting down with us 10 years ago has gone thro...

Ep.279 – DINNER BITES: Andy Lally’s New Career

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of our new series “Dinner Bites,” we take our first crack at shorter form episodes by talking to none other than Andy Lally, who was ...

Ep.278 – 10 Years! A Special Announcement

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating an unbelievable 10 YEARS of “Dinner with Racers” and Continental Tire, Ryan and Sean present a special series of announcements in cele...

Ep.277 – Ricardo Juncos, Pt.2

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ricardo Juncos defines the concept of the American Dream. Growing up in Argentina, Ricardo grew up in a family that suffered the economic highs and lo...

Ep.276 – Ricardo Juncos, Pt.1

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ricardo Juncos defines the concept of the American Dream. Growing up in Argentina, Ricardo grew up in a family that suffered the economic highs and lo...

Ep.275 – Terry Lingner, Pt.2

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Godfather of modern motorsport broadcasting, Terry Lingner was one of the first hires at ESPN during inception, transforming world of live racing ...

Ep.274 – Terry Lingner, Pt.1

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Godfather of modern motorsport broadcasting, Terry Lingner was one of the first hires at ESPN during inception, transforming world of live racing ...

Ep.273 – Conor Daly

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Heralded as “IndyCar’s little brother,” Conor Daly is a veteran of IndyCar driver with a reputation as one of the sport’s ceaseless hustlers. ...

Ep.272 – Barry Wanser

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Barry Wanser is another staple of behind-the-scenes IndyCar lore. One of the principal members behind Chip Ganassi Racing’s success, Barry started a...

Ep.271 – Chad Knaus, Pt.2

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Knaus is one of the biggest names in NASCAR. The Crew Chief behind all seven of Jimmie Johnson’s championships, including five in a row and 81 ...

Ep.270 – Chad Knaus, Pt.1

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Knaus is one of the biggest names in NASCAR. The Crew Chief behind all seven of Jimmie Johnson’s championships, including five in a row and 81 ...

Ep.269 – Chase Briscoe

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Quickly being recognized as one of NASCAR’s top young drivers, Chase Briscoe is coming off of his fourth season in the NASCAR Cup Series, now a prov...

Ep.268 – Rusty Wallace

23 Dec 2024

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A NASCAR Hall-of-Fame driver, Rusty Wallace’s place in the sport is solidified. The 1989 Cup Champion and founding driver of Roger Penske’s NASCAR...

Ep.267 – Graham Rahal

23 Dec 2024

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Graham Rahal is a staple of the IndyCar series, now entering his 18th season as a driver. Part of the Rahal family, the son of Bobby Rahal has made a ...

Ep.266 – Oliver Gavin

26 Nov 2024

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Oliver Gavin is synonymous with the dynasty that is Corvette Racing. A graduate of European junior formula racing, Oliver’s largest success came in ...

Ep.265 – Renger van der Zande

26 Nov 2024

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Renger van der Zande is one of the most likable guys in the IMSA paddock. A staple of prototype racing, Renger’s journeyman path to the top has seen...

Ep.264 – Laurens Vanthoor

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Laurens Vanthoor is one of the current greats in sportscar racing. Having just won the World Endurance Championship, Laurens is a top-race for Porsche...

Ep.263 – Mike Rockenfeller, Pt.2

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Rockenfeller has quietly risen to become one of the most celebrated racers in all of sportscar. Growing up in rural Germany with limited means, M...

Ep.262 – Mike Rockenfeller, Pt.1

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Rockenfeller has quietly risen to become one of the most celebrated racers in all of sportscar. Growing up in rural Germany with limited means, M...

Ep.261 – Max Angelelli

26 Nov 2024

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Max Angelelli is IMSA’s favorite lunatic. Seriously, he’s insane. That’s all you need to know. Growing up in Italy and coming up through Europea...

Ep.260 – Juan Fangio II

26 Nov 2024

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A staple of 1980s and 1990s sportscar racing, Juan Fangio II is one of the greats of IMSA GTP racing. The nephew of Juan Manuel Fangio, one of Formula...

Ep.259 – Tony Kanaan, Pt.2

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Kanaan is a modern legend of IndyCar racing. Enjoying a career that spanned across four decades, the 2004 IndyCar champion became synonymous with...

Ep.258 – Tony Kanaan, Pt.1

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Kanaan is a modern legend of IndyCar racing. Enjoying a career that spanned across four decades, the 2004 IndyCar champion became synonymous with...

Ep.257 – Kidnapping Fangio: More Kidnapping (Juan Fangio II, Lupe Fuentes, Robert Ordaz)

16 Aug 2024

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As part of our video documentary series, “Kidnapping Fangio,” available on MotorTrend’s YouTube channel, we are proud to present a series of ext...

Ep.256 – Kidnapping Fangio: The Kidnapping (Fernando Barragan)

16 Aug 2024

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As part of our video documentary series, “Kidnapping Fangio,” available on MotorTrend’s YouTube channel, we are proud to present a series of ext...

Ep.255 – Kidnapping Fangio: More History (Lillian Guerra, PhD)

16 Aug 2024

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As part of our video documentary series, “Kidnapping Fangio,” available on MotorTrend’s YouTube channel, we are proud to present a series of ext...

Ep.254 – Kidnapping Fangio: A History (Michael Bustamante, PhD)

16 Aug 2024

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As part of our video documentary series, “Kidnapping Fangio,” available on MotorTrend’s YouTube channel, we are proud to present a series of ext...

Ep. 253 – Larry Holt, Pt. 2

01 Jan 2024

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Larry Holt is one of the most respected and influential characters behind the scene in many motorsport paddocks. Effectively managing the motorsport p...

Ep. 252 – Larry Holt, Pt. 1

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Larry Holt is one of the most respected and influential characters behind the scene in many motorsport paddocks. Effectively managing the motorsport p...

Ep. 251 – Dalton Kellett

01 Jan 2024

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A product of IndyCar’s “Road to Indy” development program and eventually making his way to the top ranks, Dalton Kellett presents a unique persp...

Ep. 250 – Ron Fellows

01 Jan 2024

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Ron Fellows is a legend in many categories. A legend of sportscar racing, a legend of Canadian racers, and a legend of the Corvette brand. The son of ...

Ep. 249 – Bruce Canepa

01 Jan 2024

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Bruce Canepa has defined the gold standard of vintage racing and restoration. A lifelong car guy growing up near Santa Cruz, California, Bruce’s inc...

Ep.248 – Adrián Fernández, Pt.2

15 Dec 2023

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Adrián Fernández is a one-of-a-kind story with deep roots in IndyCar and sportscar racing. Raised with modest means in Mexico City, the idea of tena...

Ep.247 – Adrián Fernández, Pt.1

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adrián Fernández is a one-of-a-kind story with deep roots in IndyCar and sportscar racing. Raised with modest means in Mexico City, the idea of tena...

Ep.246 – Alex Job

15 Dec 2023

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Alex Job is one of the most accomplished and respected team owners in the history of sportscar competition. Starting as an amateur racer balancing mot...

Ep.245 – Pipo Derani

15 Dec 2023

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Pipo Derani is one of the most talked about characters in IMSA racing today. One of the most aggressive and unapologetic drivers in the GTP and protot...

Ep.244 – Sebastien Bourdais, Pt.2

15 Dec 2023

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Sebastien Bourdais is probably best known as the king of IndyCar (formerly ChampCar) racing throughout the mid-2000’s. Winning four-consecutive titl...

Ep.243 – Sebastien Bourdais, Pt.1

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sebastien Bourdais is probably best known as the king of IndyCar (formerly ChampCar) racing throughout the mid-2000’s. Winning four-consecutive titl...

Ep.242 – Bill Lester

21 Nov 2023

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Bill Lester is probably best known for his groundbreaking role within NASCAR, known as the first African American to earn a pole position in the Truck...

Ep.241 – Jim Downing

21 Nov 2023

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Jim Downing may not be a household name in modern day racing, but his legacy has saved countless lives. A long-time sportscar racer and team owner in ...

Ep.240 – Lars Giersing

21 Nov 2023

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When it comes to sportscar engineers, especially in GT racing, Lars Giersing has long been a known figure in the paddock. Coming from a very non-tradi...

Ep.239 – Filipe Albuquerque

21 Nov 2023

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Filipe Albuquerque has become a staple of modern prototype racing. A winner at Le Mans, Daytona, and having driven for some of the most prolific teams...

Ep.238 – Augusto Farfus

21 Nov 2023

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A driver synonymous with BMW, Augusto Farfus is a legend of touring car, GT, and now prototype racing. Hailing from Brazil as a dominant driver in jun...

Ep.237 – Nick Tandy

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Tandy is considered one of best drivers in modern sportscar racing. A winner at Le Mans, Daytona, and just about every other race you can imagine...