Dinner with Racers

Ep.114 – Pierre Kleinubing

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Pierre Kleinubing is probably the most decorated touring car racer that’s active today. A competitor in IMSA and World Challenge competition, Pierre...

Ep.113 – Ozz Negri

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing the celebration of our sportscar roots, it doesn’t get any better than Ozz Negri. Born to modest means, Ozz’s career was started with t...

Ep.112 – Charles Espenlaub

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Labelled as “the most hated driver in sportscar,” Charles is actually a really good guy… he just never played a doctor on television. He is howe...

Ep.111 – Razzle Dazzle (Ryan Dalziel)

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to the current crop of sportscar drivers, Razzle Dazzle, known to his parents as Ryan Dalziel, is one of the most respected drivers in t...

Ep.110 – LIVE Animal Show at Road America

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you enjoyed listening to our live show at Watkins Glen, well what if we added live exotic animals?? Appearing at the final Continental Tire Road Ra...

Ep.109 – LIVE at Watkins Glen

20 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our first ever live show! We decided to record all the antics as we fumbled around our first attempt at doing something live for the fans. Recorded li...

Ep.108 – Alexander Rossi

20 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

His story is still being written, but Alexander Rossi is the poster child of an American success story. Growing up in Northern California, Alex grew u...

Ep.107 – Rick Mears, Pt. 2

20 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Rick Mears, do you really need a description? He grew up in Bakersfield as an amateur off-road racer… then somehow  he became a driver for R...

Ep.106 – Rick Mears, Pt. 1

20 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Rick Mears, do you really need a description? He grew up in Bakersfield as an amateur off-road racer… then somehow  he became a driver for R...

Ep.105 – Joey Saldana

20 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Finally, a proper dirty guy! What better way to explore some World of Outlaws racing than with one of the winningest drivers they’ve had, Joey Salda...

Ep.104 – Dr. Terry Trammell

20 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Terry Trammell is THE guy when it comes to safety innovation within IndyCar over the last several decades. A guy who somehow went from amateur pho...

Ep.103 – Robert Wickens

20 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

WIIIIIIIICKEEEEEEEENNNNNNNSSSSSSSS!!! That is all. Another one of those all-star Canadians, young Robert Wickens went from a junior category driver in...

Ep.102 – Takuma Sato

25 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not too often you hear about someone making it to F1 within five years of their first lap in a go-kart. Even less so when they start at 19. Tha...

Ep.101 – Sam Schmidt

25 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Schmidt is not only a very successful team owner in the IndyCar ranks, but he’s a true hero to a lot of people. Born in to a racing family, Sam ...

Ep.100 – Paul Page

25 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Page is a true living legend of motorsports. One of the most famous voices in the industry, Paul Page has covered a variety of sports and motorsp...

Ep.99 – James Hinchcliffe

25 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

He’s dodged us for three years straight, but we FINALLY got Hinchtown’s very own Mayor, James Hinchcliffe, to join us. A product of the North Amer...

Ep.98 – Roger Hayden

25 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We FINALLY got a motorcycle guy… and who better than Mr. Roger Hayden. One of the best motorcycle racers in the country, Roger has won many times in...

Ep.97 – What May 23 Meant to Us

25 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

May 23, 2018 was another landmark day for Ryan and Sean. As credentialed media (who knows how) for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s “Voting Day,” where...

Ep.96 – Alan Kulwicki: April 1, 1993 and Legacy

02 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Kulwicki is a true legend of NASCAR, and on April 1, 2018, we remember him 25 years after he was lost. For both of our hosts, Alan has been a lon...

Ep.95 – Alan Kulwicki: The Untold Stories

02 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Kulwicki is a true legend of NASCAR, and on April 1, 2018, we remember him 25 years after he was lost. For both of our hosts, Alan has been a lon...

Ep.94 – Alan Kulwicki: The NASCAR Champion

02 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Kulwicki is a true legend of NASCAR, and on April 1, 2018, we remember him 25 years after he was lost. For both of our hosts, Alan has been a lon...

Ep.93 – Alan Kulwicki: The Wisconsin Racer

02 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Kulwicki is a true legend of NASCAR, and on April 1, 2018, we remember him 25 years after he was lost. For both of our hosts, Alan has been a lon...

Ep.92 – Josef Newgarden

18 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Josef Newgarden, INDYCAR CHAMPION Josef Newgarden, what do you want from us!!?? Josef’s story is not unlike many champions… he found succes...

Ep.91 – Brian Redman

18 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A veteran of Formula One, sportscars, and races and categories you may have never even heard of, Brian Redman is part of our great heritage of road ra...

Ep.90 – Joie Chitwood

18 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joie Chitwood III is part of racing royalty. Born to the famed Chitwood family, Joie’s grandfather (Joie Chitwood) was the creator of the “Joie Ch...

Ep.89 – Tommy Byrne

18 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tommy Byrne was considered the greatest Formula One driver you never heard of. Fast but with a fiery temperament, Tommy is a classic example of someon...

Ep.88 – Shane Hmiel

18 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Shane Hmiel’s story is unlike any other. Coming from a racing family, Shane grew up within the scene, but also with the challenge of forging his own...

Ep.87 – Jeremy Mayfield

18 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Mayfield is one of the most unique stories in NASCAR history. Rising through the ranks on the merit of hard work and true grit, Jeremy worked a...

Ep.86 – Robby Gordon

22 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Not a lot of people can claim wins in IndyCar, NASCAR, IMSA, the Baja 1000 and Paris-Dakar, but Robby Gordon can. Largely considered one of the most n...

Ep.85 – Chocolate Myers

22 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Danny “Chocolate” Myers is part of a rich NASCAR history dating back to the 1950’s. The son of one of racing’s original short-track heroes, “...

Ep.84 – Tony Stewart, Pt.2

22 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Stewart, known to us as Mr. The Smoke, is one of the greatest racing drivers of all time. It’s almost an insult to even write a description. Th...

Ep.83 – Tony Stewart, Pt. 1

22 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Stewart, known to us as Mr. The Smoke, is one of the greatest racing drivers of all time. It’s almost an insult to even write a description. Th...

Ep.82 – Ryan Blaney

22 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

YRB (Young Ryan Blaney) is one of the most colorful characters in the NASCAR paddock. Raised in a racing family, he’s one of the leading chargers in...

Ep.81 – Alex Bowman

21 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Bowman may not be a household name in NASCAR yet, but he’s about to be. Not only has he won in everything he’s ever stepped in to, but he’s...

Ep.80 – Willy T. Ribbs

15 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Willy T. Ribbs is, hands down, one of the most unique characters you’ll ever meet. A star on the rise in the junior categories, Willy’s journey to...

Ep. 79 – Lyn St. James

15 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Lyn St. James is an absolute pioneer of the sport. Beginning her career in the grassroots sportscar rank, her business acumen set her apart from her p...

Ep.78 – Paul Tracy, Pt. 2

15 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We’re pretty sure he doesn’t need a description, but Paul Tracy is one of the most iconic characters of the IndyCar and former ChampCar scene. The...

Ep.77 – Paul Tracy, Pt. 1

15 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We’re pretty sure he doesn’t need a description, but Paul Tracy is one of the most iconic characters of the IndyCar and former ChampCar scene. The...

Ep. 76 – Cole Pearn

15 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What if we told you a Canadian go kart racer who lives in Colorado would go on to be this year’s championship-winning Crew Chief in NASCAR? Well we ...

Ep.75 – Alwin Springer

15 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a lover of Porsche machinery, you probably know the name Alwin Springer. If you don’t, you should. Alwin is probably the biggest name in...

Ep.74 – Jeremy Shaw

15 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Shaw is, without a doubt, one of the most influential people in the careers of many road racing stars in the U.S. We’d call him a long-time m...

Ep.73 – Scott Tucker: The Business Story

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Tucker and his epic “Level 5” sportscar program is the thing of legends. We actually owe a little something to Scott and Level 5 because our...

Ep.72 – Scott Tucker: The Racing Story

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Tucker and his epic “Level 5” sportscar program is the thing of legends. We actually owe a little something to Scott and Level 5 because our...

Ep.71 – Parker Kligerman

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Parker Kligerman is a perfect example of resilience ahead of career challenges, and it’s because of that he should have a long career ahead of him. ...

Ep.70 – Mario Andretti, Pt. 2

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do we really need to explain who Mario Andretti is? It’s Mario Andretti. IT’S MARIO ANDRETTI. He gave us so much time that we had to split the epi...

Ep.69 – Mario Andretti, Pt. 1

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do we really need to explain who Mario Andretti is? It’s Mario Andretti. IT’S MARIO ANDRETTI. He gave us so much time that we had to split the epi...

Ep.68 – Brian Till

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Till is a classic racing tale of a guy who has never stopped working, and in such has carved out his own place in sport. A champion of various j...

Ep.67 – Craig Hampson: The Young Engineer’s Special

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A special edition for Dinner with Racers, we decided to cut Craig Hampson’s recording in to two parts. While his main episode focused largely on his...

Ep.66 – Craig Hampson

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Hampson is one of the most respected engineers in all of IndyCar racing, and when you hear him talk you can instantly understand why. Extremely ...

Ep.65 – Ryan Lewis

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What makes Ryan Lewis such an interesting guest is what his role isn’t in the sport. In a season of holy sh**, Ryan’s career has maybe not gone ac...

Ep.64 – Dorsey Schroeder

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

For fans of historic sportscar racing, Dorsey Schroeder is a true living legend. What makes him amazing is that he’s a legend for his off-track expl...

Ep.63 – Robin Miller

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Love him or hate him, Robin Miller is one of the most entertaining people you could ever meet in the IndyCar scene. A career journalist with multiple ...

Ep.62 – Doug Boles

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

According to his college degree, Doug Boles began his career as a lawyer, yet when you sit down with him, you hear about anything but that. Serving ev...

Ep.61 – Scott Dixon

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The “Iceman” has long been known as someone who keeps his personality hidden from the public. Not only is Scott Dixon a three-time IndyCar Series ...

Ep.60 – Dr. Jerry Punch

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You think you’ve heard it all, then you hear Dr. Jerry Punch. An MD by profession, a broadcaster by trade, this likable Tennessee-native has created...

Ep.59 – Dario Franchitti

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You couldn’t ask for a more dream opening to Season Three than with Dario Franchitti. One of the most storied drivers of IndyCar, Dario is a three-t...

Ep.58 – Season Three Special Announcement!

23 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A special announcement on the next season of “Dinner with Racers,” and a never-before-heard, exclusive look at what it’s like to have dinner wit...

Ep.57 – Alex Gurney

20 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Being the son of one of racing’s all-time legends hasn’t phased Alex Gurney one bit, and that’s probably because he’s done an excellent job of...

Ep.56 – Brendan Gaughan

20 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Brendan Gaughan is one of NASCAR’s most unique and colorful characters. After a successful career in off-road as well junior open-wheel categories, ...

Ep.55 – Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (with Kyle Larson and Ryan Blaney)

18 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is one of NASCAR’s top stars, now entering his fifth season of the top-tier Cup category. Part of the wave of “development dri...

Ep.54 – Peter Cunningham

18 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Cunningham is a staple of the American sportscar scene, and has been for three decades. The owner and former driver of RealTime Racing, the Wisc...

Ep.53 – Eddie Gossage

18 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Eddie Gossage is what most of us would define as a “boss.” As the President of Texas Motor Speedway, this is the man behind some of the most glori...

Ep.52 – Randy Lanier

17 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Randy Lanier burst on to the motorsport scene in the late 1970’s, eventually forming Blue Thunder Racing with Bill and Don Whittington. The group be...

Ep.51 – Don Whittington

17 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Don Whittington, or “Donny Dubbs” as he allowed us to call him, is one of the most unique characters in all of racing. First off, the dude is a re...

Ep.50 – Hurley Haywood

16 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A sportscar legend and a Porsche icon, Hurley Haywood currently holds the record for most number of overall wins at Daytona, in additional to winning ...

Ep.49 – David Hobbs

16 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

There are few people in the world who can successfully drive in Formula One, IndyCar, sportscars, stock cars, and then cap it off with a 40 YEAR CAREE...

Ep.48 – Max Jones

16 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Max Jones didn’t earn the nickname “Max the Axe” for no reason. As the General Manager of Chip Ganassi Racing’s NASCAR division, Max is a no-n...

Ep.47 – Marty Smith

16 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Marty Smith began as a NASCAR reporter at 21-years old, and if you ask him he would have never imagined that nearly two decades later he’d transitio...

Ep.46 – Justin Marks

16 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Marks doesn’t deny that he came in to the sport with the unique privilege of coming from personal funding at a young age, but what makes him ...

Ep.45 – Matt Hardigree

16 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been an interesting time in the offices of Jalopnik, or their “new” parent company Gizmodo Media Group, who have literally survived an exis...

Ep.44 – NASCARCASM

16 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Well normally we sit down to eat with actual people, but this lunch was with our first Twitter handle. However, there’s a specific reason. While mot...

Ep.43 – Ed Carpenter

09 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re going to be in Indianapolis, then you have to see Indiana’s native son (even though he’s from Illinois), Ed Carpenter. A home-grown sh...

Ep.42 – Mike Hull

09 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to managing success, it’s hard to look much further than Mike Hull. As the Managing Director of Chip Ganassi Racing’s IndyCar progra...

Ep.41 – Kevin “Rocket” Blanch

09 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We put his real name because we think we’re supposed to, but no one knows him as Kevin Blanch. He’s Rocket. And he’s badass. A self-described “...

Ep.40 – Kenny Wallace

09 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Growing up #MissouriFrugal, Kenny Wallace hasn’t let the success he found in NASCAR change him one bit, and that’s why we love him. As a NASCAR ve...

Ep.39 – Dan Binks

09 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you love Corvettes, then you probably love Dan Binks. As a leading member of the Corvette Racing crew for nearly 15 years, Dan Binks has been a big...

Ep.38 – Landon Cassill

09 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Landon Cassill is one of the hidden gems of NASCAR. He’s not even 30 yet, but has somehow managed to have a nearly 10-year career driving for NASCAR...

Ep.37 – Marc Miller

09 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever heard the term “working actor,” this would be a term best used to describe Marc Miller. Marc is a true “working driver.” Whil...

Ep.36 – Mike Shank

09 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Shank is the type of racer that all grassroots competitors aspire to. Working his way through the sport without a lot of money, Mike achieved lim...

Ep.35 – Brad Kettler

09 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Kettler is a racer’s racer. Someone who never stops working and is as hands-on as “white shirt” guys go, Brad Kettler started his career as...

Ep.34 – Janet Guthrie

09 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Janet Guthrie is a pioneer, a living legend, but she could care less about that, she just wants to be known as a racer. That’s what makes her so dan...

Ep.33 – Joey Hand

09 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Joey Hand may well go down as one of the most legendary drivers in the modern era of sportscar racing. After success in junior categories, Joey went o...

Ep.32 – Calvin FIsh

09 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A true case of perseverance, Calvin Fish has done a remarkable job of surviving a motorsport career despite repeated setbacks, and thriving with a she...

Ep.31 – John Eversley

09 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing our behind-the-scenes theme, John Eversley is a storied mechanic who has been in the business for nearly three decades. When it comes to th...

Ep.30 – Johnny O’Connell

09 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re going to do a podcast about icons of motorsport, then Johnny O’Connell is a mandatory visit. As one of the most charismatic guys in mode...

Ep.29 – Liam Dwyer

27 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

SSgt Liam Dwyer served multiple tours in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving both in Iraq and then Afghanistan where an IED would cause significant injury ...

Ep.28 – Shea Adam

25 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Shea Adam is a star on the rise when it comes to motorsport broadcasters. An addition in recent years to the Radio LeMans pit reporting lineup, Shea e...

Ep.27 – Tommy Kendall, Pt.2

24 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Tommy Kendall is simply a legend, the second half.

Ep.26 – Tommy Kendall, Pt.1

24 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Tommy Kendall is simply a legend, the first half.

Ep.25 – Jordan/Ricky Taylor

24 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Jordan and Ricky Taylor are two sportscar drivers unlike any other, not sure what else there is to say. The sons of driving legend and current team ow...

Ep.24 – Bill Riley

23 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Riley is an engineer, designer, and all-around awesome dude that, along with his father, spearheads Riley Technologies, the driving force behind ...

Ep.23 – Simon Pagenaud

23 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Pagenaud is a driver who is proof that hard work can persevere. Having gone from closed programs to driving as a substitute to habitually showin...

Ep.22 – Sarah Fisher

23 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Fisher is a driver-turned-team owner who has truly carved out her own niche in IndyCar. The first woman to score a podium in Indycar, first to s...

Ep.21 – Bryan Clauson

23 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Bryan Clauson is a driver who is an oval legend, winning everything there is to win in USAC, before being signed at 16 to Chip Ganassi’s stock car t...

Ep.20 – Derrick Walker

23 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Derrick Walker is a true legend of the sport, first working in Formula One with Brabham and then on to IndyCars with Roger Penske, leading to owning h...

Ep.18 – Sean Johnson

23 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Johnson is a soccer goalie for the US Men’s National Team and Chicago Fire in MLS. So why is he on our podcast? Well this dude won Continental’...

Ep.17 – Gill Campbell

17 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Gill Campbell has been the head woman in charge of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca since 2002, and holy crap is she awesome. In our conversation she doesn’...

Ep.16 – Memo Gidley

17 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Memo Gidley is a driver who truly came from living on a boat in California, to driving in IndyCar just seven years later…. only to suffer a major ac...

Ep.15 – Marshall Pruett

17 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Marshall Pruett is a journalist who didn’t start that way, and it shows because he has an understanding of the sport and technical aspects that make...

Ep.14 – Paul Pfanner

17 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Pfanner has uniquely succeeded in the business of motorsports, which makes us wonder why he took the time for us. Not only did the guy start Race...