This week on Hauler Talk, Amanda holds down the fort while Mike and Nate are on vacation and invites Kim Coon to cohost the show. The two speak with Director of Track Services Chase Brasears and Director of Technical Inspection Brian Goble, who walk them through their responsibilities when cars are wrecked. Amanda and Kim also discuss what happens behind the scenes as a pit road reporter.Markers:In-season Challenge reactions: 1:17.648How are positions determined after a wreck: 4:59.986Covering lightning delays: 8:28.621Switching coverage styles: 13:50.880Chase Brashears intro: 16:08.268Reaction to the magnitude of the "Big One": 16:52.021New DVP with 20+ wrecked cars: 17:40.402What determines the order of clearing cars: 19:47.585How do you know how much equipment is needed per track: 22:23.059Cars with the lift system: 23:13.334Predicting when incidental red flags are lifted: 25:23.386What causes the biggest headache: 28:03.676Cleaning the track post race: 30:36.560Brian Gobble intro: 32:41.474In the garage before the wreck: 33:12.890New repair space in the garage: 35:44.783What parts are repairable?: 38:55.743Placing cars in the DVP area: 42:50.918How many officials per damaged cars are available: 46:41.335Learning for the playoffs: 51:21.085Behind the scenes of broadcasting: 57:58.726Becoming comfortable with interviews: 1:08:52.467See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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An eventful Pocono + In-Season Challenge and broadcast partner talk with Brian Herbst
Mike, Amanda and Nate discuss the eventful weekend in Pocono! Everything from Dale Jr's win as a crew chief to Brad Keselowski's pit road mistake, and 23XI brake issues. The team then discusses the upcoming In-Season Challenge, which kicks off this weekend in Atlanta. Brian Herbst stops by to talk about broadcast partners and the thinking behind the In-Season Challenge.Brad Keselowski pit road mistake: 1:17.76023XI brake issues: 11:19.447Tire changer hit by tire on pit road: 12:50.817Dale Jr as crew chief: 20:57.823Suspended crew chiefs at team HQ: 24:28.359Hocevar truck restart violation: 31:40.822Discussing the In-Season Challenge: 36:52.836Brian Herbst interview: 43:08.352Importance of demographics: 48:28.081Final reactions on Prime's broadcasts: 50:57.865Adding on new media partners: 51:44.506Behind the scenes of the In-Season Challenge: 55:41.851TruTV alternate broadcast: 58:36.217See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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NASCAR's international experience
Mike, Amanda, and Nate dive into Mike's experience during the Mexico City race weekend, where NASCAR visited the famed Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the first time. The team discusses travel issues, Hocevar's eventful weekend, what was learned from this weekend's race in Mexico, and the potential for NASCAR's return next year. Strap in for this week's edition of Hauler Talk!Mike's Mexico experience 1:05.431Travel issues 5:35.344Weekend schedule rearranged 12:13.542Hocevar vs Stenhouse 19:06.927Hocevar caution 20:39.359Zane Smith DVP 26:12.886Larson's fastest lap 28:37.384Mexico's future 35:15.244Additions to future road courses 38:14.189Denny Hamlin's waiver 42:50.873Bowman's clearance to race 50:48.914Pocono preview 52:33.781See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Michigan to Mexico City
Mike Forde, Amanda Ellis and Nate Ryan recap one of the highest-rated races of the season at Michigan and then turn their attention to a historic weekend in Mexico City. NASCAR VP of Event Experience Michael Verlatti joins the show to discuss what to expect at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.RUNDOWN: 0:45 Bowman wreck7:47: Hamlin penalty close call11:25: Elliott penalty reversal17:10: Keselowski speeding discrepancy23:56: Dodge returns to Nascar30:43: New engine dyno at R&D32:58: Mexico City transportation process35:48: Mexico City layout40:35: Rain tires in Mexico45:02: Michael Verlatti joins47:29: Behind the scenes of the Dodge announcement51:06: Verlatti's favorite experience he's created54:27: Pre-Race entertainment57:04: Where do the ideas come from?1:00:04: Fan experience in Mexico1:02:50: Chicago event experienceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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NASCAR goes international
Mike, Amanda, and Nate discuss this past weekend's events in Nashville, the penalty to the 16 Kaulig team, and the presence of any aero changes for Michigan. Then, Tom Bryant, VP of Racing Operations, joins to discuss the challenges and logistics of taking the industry to Mexico City.Time Codes:1:22: Nashville recap3:50: Kaulig Penalty13:01: Logano crew no penalty on pit road14:53: Are cars full of fuel to start the race?19:20: Are there changes to Michigan's aero package?23:01: Discussing the in-season challenge26:49: Tom Bryant joins and talks about what it takes to bring NASCAR to Mexico29:55: Who does NASCAR work with to make going international possible35:05: Preparing for Mexico while in Michigan37:57: What was learned from previous Xfinity races in Mexico43:11: Any concerns on making it to Pocono on time?44:01: Travelling together46:57: Final thoughtsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
NASCAR’s new podcast takes you inside the sport like never before. Mike Forde, Managing Director Racing Communication, Amanda Ellis, Sr. Director Racing Communications & Nate Ryan, NASCAR.com Journalist offer fans a closer look at what happens behind the scenes, from rule changes to officiating decisions, logistics, and broadcasting. The goal is to provide fans with insights into the organizational side of sport and highlight the often unseen but crucial aspects that make race weekends possible. We also will have interviews with insiders, executives, journalists, and more.
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