Dinner with Racers
Episodes
Ep.214 – Townsend Bell, Pt. 1
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you think you know Townsend Bell because you’ve seen him on TV, you don’t know Townsend Bell. Here in 2022 he’s known as one of the booth com...
Ep.213 – John Morton
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Morton would fit in our legends category. If you’ve seen “Ford vs. Ferrari” then you’ve heard of the legends of Carroll Shelby and Ken Mi...
Ep.212 – Andy Priaulx, MBE
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to Touring Car legends, there is no bigger name than Andy Priaulx. Growing up in the small island of Guernsey, an island between the Eng...
Ep.211 – Graham Goodwin
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our run of sportscar staples, Graham Goodwin joins us a journalist/commentator who’s become the standard. Beginning his career as a Press...
Ep.210 – Oliver Jarvis
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Jarvis is yet another staple of the global sportscar scene. Born in the UK, Oliver was a standout in junior formula racing, winning the Autospo...
Ep.209 – René Rast
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
René Rast is largely considered one of the greatest sportscar drivers of the modern era. Hailing from Germany, René grew up in the traditional Europ...
Ep.208 – Yet Another Special Announcement
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A special announcement on the future of the “Dinner with Racers” video series…
Ep.207 – Todd Eldredge: Figure Skating 101 for Racers
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the Winter Olympics upon us, we figured we’d bring you another World Champion…. a figure skating World Champion. Six-time National Champion, ...
Ep.206 – Todd Eldredge: The Dude
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the Winter Olympics upon us, we figured we’d bring you another World Champion…. a figure skating World Champion. Six-time National Champion, ...
Ep.205 – Scott Sharp
01 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoying a long-lasting and diverse career, Scott Sharp went from a staple of Trans-Am, to a staple of IndyCar, to finishing his career in the IMSA ra...
Ep.204 – Jack Hewitt
01 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Hewitt is unlike any other in the sport, which is probably for the better? A dirt track legend, Jack has no shortage of accolades in different di...
Ep.203 – Helio Castroneves, Pt.2
01 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Again, do we need to describe Helio Castroneves. The most recent inductee to the famed Indianapolis 500 four-timers club, Helio is one of the true leg...
Ep.202 – Helio Castroneves, Pt.1
01 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Again, do we need to describe Helio Castroneves. The most recent inductee to the famed Indianapolis 500 four-timers club, Helio is one of the true leg...
Ep.201 – Ken Schrader
01 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Ken Schrader, do we really need to explain? This guy has literally driven, and won, in just about everything. Beginning in the midwest short tr...
Ep.200 – Chris Simmons
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you like winners, like his boss Chip, then you’ll like Chris Simmons. A stronger driver in his own right throughout the junior open wheel and USA...
Ep.199 – Michael Cannon
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most legendary engineers in INDYCAR, Michael Cannon has endured a nearly 40-year career as a driver, mechanic, engineer, most notably worki...
Ep.198 – Alex Palou
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The reigning 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion, Alex Palou has burst on to the American open wheel scene as a major force, beating all of the legends i...
Ep.197 – Justin Marks Again, Pt. 2: Other Stories
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The first-ever guest we’ve travelled back to re-visit! If you want the origins of Justin Marks, travel back to Episode 46. This episode is about the...
Ep.196 – Justin Marks Again, Pt. 1: The Story You Came For
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The first-ever guest we’ve travelled back to re-visit! If you want the origins of Justin Marks, travel back to Episode 46. This episode is about the...
Ep.195 – Deb Williams
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to breaking barriers in racing, Deb Williams is one of the true unsung heroes of the sport. Having performed nearly every media function...
Ep.194 – Corey LaJoie
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While Corey LaJoie is a driver from a family of racers, including a father who won the Xfinity championship, Corey LaJoie’s story is very much his o...
Ep.193 – AJ Allmendinger, Pt. 2
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s hard to grasp that in just a two-decade career, AJ Allmendinger has gone from dominating everything in the American junior open wheel ranks, to...
Ep.192 – AJ Allmendinger, Pt. 1
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s hard to grasp that in just a two-decade career, AJ Allmendinger has gone from dominating everything in the American junior open wheel ranks, to...
Ep.191 – Will Power, Pt.2
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chances are if you’re listening to this you already who know who Will Power is, but you may not know the “real” Will Power. One of the most domi...
Ep.190 – Will Power, Pt. 1
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chances are if you’re listening to this you already who know who Will Power is, but you may not know the “real” Will Power. One of the most domi...
Ep.189 – Daniel Suarez
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If a word could define Daniel Suarez, it would be perseverance. Growing up with modest means in Monterrey, Mexico, the idea of being a top-level NASCA...
Ep.188 – Scott McLaughlin
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Born in New Zealand and growing up in Australia, Scott McLaughlin made his name as the absolute stud of the Australian V8 Supercar series, but in 2021...
Ep.187 – Tim Keene
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Keene is one of the most iconic behind-the-scenes people in the sport of road racing and open-wheel, and his success is only matched by his mouth....
Ep.186 – Jon Ikeda
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Ikeda is a great one for us because he’s the boss’s boss’s boss at Acura. His current title is Brand Officer, but he’s more of a designer ...
Ep.185 – Eric Foss
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Foss is a classic journeyman driver who has gone from amateur racer to coach to now one of the staples of the touring and production ranks of cur...
Ep.184 – Felipe Nasr
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Felipe Nasr is one of the modern greats of road racing, and his legend is only growing. A native of Brazil, Felipe found huge success in European juni...
Ep.183 – Michael Printup
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Printup is the current President of Watkins Glen International, but his history as one of the sport’s most dynamic track developers is long ...
Ep.182 – Butch Leitzinger
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Butch Leitzinger is a legend of the sportscar scene, having driven for some of the most historic programs in the 1990s and 2000s, including the Nissan...
Ep.181 – Tommy Milner
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Milner is a second-generation racer who has become a staple of American sportscar racing, most notably as part of Corvette Racing’s program. T...
Ep.180 – Jeroen Bleekemolen
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeroen Bleekemolen has become a staple of GT racing around the world; there’s virtually never a weekend where he isn’t driving something…somewhe...
Ep.179 – Kevin Schwantz
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Schwantz is one of America’s greatest motorcycle racers, and it doesn’t hurt that he’s funny as hell. Coming up through the American ranks...
Ep.178 – A Special Announcement from Dinner with Racers
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A special message to our fans on the future of our “Dinner with Racers” streaming service, with a special thank you to Continental Tire and our fa...
Ep.177 – Zoom Catch-Ups: Zach Veach
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve said we’d avoid doing remote interviews but, well, changing times call for changing approaches. The final in our series of catch-ups with pr...
Ep.176 – Zoom Catch-Ups: Ricky Taylor
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve said we’d avoid doing remote interviews but, well, changing times call for changing approaches. The fourth in our series of catch-ups with p...
Ep.175 – Zoom Catch-Ups: Andy Lally
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve said we’d avoid doing remote interviews but, well, changing times call for changing approaches. The third in our series of catch-ups with pr...
Ep.174 – Zoom Catch-Ups: Mike Shank
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve said we’d avoid doing remote interviews but, well, changing times call for changing approaches. The second in our series of catch-ups with p...
Ep.173 – Zoom Catch-Ups: Bill Riley
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve said we’d avoid doing remote interviews but, well, changing times call for changing approaches. The first of our series of catch-ups with pr...
Ep.172 – Brickyard Empire, Pt. 2 (John Pappas)
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Recovering from a global pandemic, living in a world at odds with itself and in the throws of economic collapse, we’re of course talking about the 1...
Ep.171 – Brickyard Empire, Pt. 1 (Mark Dilll, Wayne A. Johnson, John J. Binder)
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Recovering from a global pandemic, living in a world at odds with itself and in the throws of economic collapse, we’re of course talking about the 1...
Ep.170 – Death-Defying Dick Simon and Other Animated Tall Tales
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dick Simon is still here, and after you hear these stories you’ll never understand why. If you listened to episodes 153 and 154, you already know IN...
Ep.169 – June, 2020, Pt.5 (feat Texas Motor Speedway, Sebring Int’l Raceway)
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the country in lockdown in the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic, our hosts took a 15,000 mile road trip during the month of June, 2020, to see just...
Ep.168 – June, 2020, Pt.4 (feat Perris Auto Speedway, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca)
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the country in lockdown in the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic, our hosts took a 15,000 mile road trip during the month of June, 2020, to see just...
Ep.167 – June, 2020, Pt.3 (feat Road America, Eldora)
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the country in lockdown in the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic, our hosts took a 15,000 mile road trip during the month of June, 2020, to see just...
Ep.166 – June, 2020, Pt.2 (feat Daugherty Speedway, VIRginia Int’l Raceway)
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the country in lockdown in the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic, our hosts took a 15,000 mile road trip during the month of June, 2020, to see just...
Ep.165 – June, 2020, Pt.1 (feat Rep. Grier Martin)
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the country in lockdown in the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic, our hosts took a 15,000 mile road trip during the month of June, 2020, to see just...
Ep.164 – Mark Martin, Pt.2
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Mark Martin. We drove to Montana. Dinner was delivered courtesy of Rosa’s in Bigfork, MT with Beeleaf’s ”Love Thy Neighbor” taking us o...
Ep.163 – Mark Martin, Pt.1
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Mark Martin. We drove to Montana. Dinner was delivered courtesy of Rosa’s in Bigfork, MT with Beeleaf’s ”Black Joy is Magic” taking us ...
Ep. 162 – Ben Keating
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Keating is a beloved entity in the sportscar ranks. Fully embracing the moniker as a gentleman driver, Ben has turned his acumen as one of Texas’...
Ep.161 – Bob Jenkins
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do we really need to explain who Bob Jenkins is? If you listen to our show, you probably like racing. If you like racing, you probably know who Bob Je...
Ep.160 – Zach Veach
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Veach is most known in American open wheel racing for making his opportunities happen for himself. Not growing up with the same wealthy means as ...
Ep.159 – Slugger Labbe
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
He may not be a household name outside of NASCAR, but Richard “Slugger” Labbe is a true throwback Crew Chief from the last several decades of NASC...
Ep.158 – Bobby Labonte
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you follow NASCAR then you already know Bobby’s name, but he’s one of the most celebrated drivers of the last several decades. The 2000 series ...
Ep.157 – Ray Evernham
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a NASCAR fan, then Ray Evernham needs no introduction. The driving force behind the rise of Hendrick Motorsports and Jeff Gordon’s arriv...
Ep.156 – Craig Breedlove
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A true American Hero, Craig Breedlove has transformed his pioneering spirit in to becoming a land speed record holder for several decades. Breaking a ...
Ep.155 – Michael Avenatti
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Avenatti has a unique place in the roster of our guests, as the only one who’s ever considered a run for president, among many other stories...
Ep.154 – Dick Simon Pt2: Oh Yeah, Racing
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a fan of IndyCar Racing from the 1980’s and 1990’s, then you know the name Dick Simon. Dick started as a businessman-turned-driver, an...
Ep.153 – Dick Simon Pt1: Forget Racing
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a fan of IndyCar Racing from the 1980’s and 1990’s, then you know the name Dick Simon. Dick started as a businessman-turned-driver, an...
Ep.152 – Kyle Petty
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chances are you already know Kyle Petty, but he’s become a true staple of NASCAR. Part of the famed Petty family, Kyle was a multi-time NASCAR race ...
Ep.151 – JF Musial
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
JF Musial isn’t necessarily a household name to racers, but you’ve probably seen his work and didn’t even know it. One of the premier video prod...
Ep.150 – RJ Valentine
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
RJ Valentine is one of sportscar racing’s greatest characters, and beloved by our hosts. A businessman first, RJ grew up under tough circumstances i...
Ep.149 – David Kaemmer
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve played iRacing, Grand Prix Legends, the Indianapolis 500, or any of the Papyrus’ titles (IndyCar, NASCAR) throughout the 1990’s then y...
Ep.148 – Will Turner
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Will Turner and Turner Motorsports are a staple of the current sportscar landscape. Beginning his business by literally selling brake kits out of his ...
Ep.147 – Rob Dyson
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Dyson and Dyson Racing have served as one of the longest-running and influential independent racing teams for the last four decades. While having ...
Ep.146 – Skip Barber
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you think the name Skip Barber begins and ends with his famous racing school, then you should definitely listen to this podcast. The famed Skip Bar...
Ep.145 – Sam Posey
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Posey has had one of the most diverse careers in road racing. Growing up in a very different environment from most racers of his era, Sam’s care...
Ep.144 – Boris Said
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Boris Said likely doesn’t need an introduction, but he’s one of sport’s most beloved road racers. Self-made, Boris worked his way through the cl...
Ep.143 – Geoff Bodine
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Geoff Bodine is one of NASCAR’s great characters from the 1980’s through the 2000’s. A winner of the Daytona 500, Geoff was the first driver to ...
Ep.142 – Terry Labonte
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Texas Terry” Labonte is a NASCAR Hall of Fame driver, having competed in what many would consider one of NASCAR’s golden eras. One of Dale Earn...
Ep.141 – Morgan Shepherd
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan Shepherd is one of the longest-running staples in NASCAR history. As a driver, Morgan ran with some of the biggest legends throughout the 1970’...
Ep.140 – The Poster, Pt.2 (featuring Kyle Petty, Terry Labonte, Bobby Allison, Geoff Bodine)
21 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Richmond is one of NASCAR’s most legendary and controversial characters. Considered an icon of the 1980s, his actual biography has been well doc...
Ep.139 – The Poster, Pt.1 (featuring Deb Williams, Tom Jensen)
21 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Richmond is one of NASCAR’s most legendary and controversial characters. Considered an icon of the 1980s, his actual biography has been well doc...
Ep.138 – VIR Extended, Kerrigan Smith
21 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kerrigan Smith is a known entity within the sportscar paddock because he’s served so many roles over the course of so many years, so to see him elev...
Ep.137 – VIR Extended, Connie Nyholm
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
While VIRginia International Raceway as we know it may have been resurrected with the initiative of Harvey Siegel, the actual implementation wouldn’...
Ep. 136 – VIR Extended, Harvey Siegel
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
VIRginia International Raceway as we know it today, simply wouldn’t exist without the initiative of Harvey Siegel. A lifelong vintage racer who foun...
Ep.135 – The Adventures of Uncle Bobby, Less Edited
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As already announced, we’re on AMAZON PRIME!! The soon-to-be-release Episode Three is called “The Animated Adventures of Uncle Bobby,” which spe...
Ep.134 – Smokey Yunick Tales, Part 2 (Ray Evernham, Bobby Unser, Bobby Allison, Don Garlits)
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Smokey Yunick is an absolute legend of not only motorsports, but the automotive sector as a whole. A multi-time champion of the NASCAR Cup series as c...
Ep.133 – Smokey Yunick Tales, Part 1 (Trish Yunick)
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Smokey Yunick is an absolute legend of not only motorsports, but the automotive sector as a whole. A multi-time champion of the NASCAR Cup series as c...
Ep.132 – Carrie Russell and Audra Segree (Jamaican Women’s Bobsled Team)
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nuff people say well you know they can’t believe…. JAMAICA WE HAVE A BOBSLED TEAM. If you know this song, then you don’t need to read any furthe...
Ep.131 – An Announcement on the Future of “Dinner with Racers”
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a long, hard road to get everyone their favorite free podcast about eating and pro-am sportscar, and with that in mind it’s time to let ...
Ep.130 – Dave Despain
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Despain is one of the most beloved on-air personalities for anyone who follows American racing. An unapologetic motorcycle lover, Dave began his ...
Ep.129 – Todd Bodine
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Bodine is one of the more endearing personalities in NASCAR, so he seemed an obvious choice to call up when we passed through North Carolina. Par...
Ep.128 – Bobby Allison
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chances are you already know the name, but it when it comes to legends of NASCAR, Bobby Allison is about as big as they come. Often known as the one g...
Ep.127 – Dennis Aase
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis Aase may note be a household name outside of the sportscar paddock, but that’s exactly why we wanted to spend some time with him. A racer’s...
Ep.126 – Linda Vaughn
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Vaughn is an icon of the sport, with a brand all to herself. While she’s known as the original “Miss Hurst Golden Shifter,” racing history...
Ep.125 – Bobby Unser, Pt. 2
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
UNCLE BOBBY!!! Chances are if you’re a fan of our show, you probably know Bobby Unser, does he really need a description? Three-time Indy 500 winn...
Ep.124 – Bobby Unser, Pt. 1
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
UNCLE BOBBY!!! Chances are if you’re a fan of our show, you probably know Bobby Unser, does he really need a description? Three-time Indy 500 winn...
Ep.123 – Drew Feustel
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
WE GOT AN ASTRONAUT!! One of our most unique “racers” in the show’s history, Drew Feustel is a lifelong racer and car guy who in his younger yea...
Ep.122 – Decal
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Decal. Just listen. Dinner was served at Don Julio’s in Tampa, FL, with the music of Armen Balyan taking us out. Thanks to Continental Tire for all ...
Ep.121 – Steve Gough
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Gough is one of the unsung heroes of motorsport, having been a lifelong mechanic who has seen no shortage of major wins. From McLaren F1 in the ...
Ep.120 – Terry Earwood
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Terry Lee Earwood is a legend within the racing community as THE driver coach. While an accomplished drag racer and touring car driver, Terry’s real...
Ep.119 – Derek Bell
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a fan of sportscar racing, we probably don’t need to tell you who Derek Bell is. A five-time winner at Le Mans, three time winner at Day...
Ep.118 – Don Garlits
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our first drag racer! ….and what better person than Big Daddy himself. Don Garlits is affectionately known as the godfather of drag racing, having w...
Ep.117 – The Story of Jimmy Baldwin
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
While not a racing story per se, the story of Jack Baldwin’s brother, Jimmy, is one of the most unique and movie-like stories that you won’t belie...
Ep.116 – Jack Baldwin
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Hot Wheels himself, Jack Baldwin was THE Trans-Am and GT racer in his day, one of the most feared and respected sportscar aces throughout the 1980...
Ep.115 – Joe Varde
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Currently viewed as the ultimate crew chief / team director in production stock racing, Joe Varde is responsible for about 45 different production car...