Mike Forde, Amanda Ellis & Nate Ryan discuss all things Darlington and welcome Executive Director of the NASCAR Alumni Network Amber Wells to the show.Denny Hamlin did not speed during his "money stop" at DarlingtonAddressing wifi issues for spotters at DarlingtonHow was the No. 5 late wreck viewed by NASCAR officials?Why NASCAR's new remote Race Control is a game changerShould there be a time limit on the new DVP rules after Larson returned 160 laps down?What was said at the Xfinity Series all-driver meeting?It's Bristol, baby! NASCAR is using PJ1 Trackbite. What is it?(31:22) Amber Wells interview on Throwback Weekend, NASCAR Alumni Network, Hall of Fame & her experience being on the plane that Captain Sully landed in the Hudson River.See 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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Sammy Smith penalized after Xfinity melee at Martinsville
NASCAR officials penalized driver Sammy Smith on Tuesday for his on-track actions at the end of Saturday’s Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway. NASCAR competition officials docked Smith 50 points in Xfinity Series drivers’ standings and also fined him $25,000.Managing Director of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Eric Peterson joins Mike Forde, Amanda Ellis & Nate Ryan to discuss the decision. See 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 Commissioner Steve Phelps
Steve Phelps joins Hauler Talk after being named NASCAR Commissioner.Hosts: Mike Forde, Amanda Ellis & Nate RyanRundown:(0:30) Welcome Steve Phelps to the show(2:00) Why a NASCAR Commissioner is unique compared to other sports(5:00) Steve O’Donnell new role(7:00) Leading NASCAR through COVID and being the first major sport back competing(15:00) The Commissioner's involvement in competition decision making(21:00) Why the need for a Commissioner right now in 2025 for the first time in NASCAR history? (30:00) Working with internal stakeholders and collaboration with external partners(37:00) The integration of the Next Gen Car and maintaining & building new relationships with NASCAR drivers (42:00) The goal and vision for the Driver Ambassador Program(47:00) The balance between officiating and drivers policing themselves (Xfinity finish at Martinsville)(51:00) How to remain cool under pressure when drivers and teams get emotional and criticize the league? (55:00) Relationship with NASCAR fans and giving them a seat at the table(1:00:00) NASCAR’s expansion into an international business(1:05:00) The future of NASCAR racing in Southern California & Fontana(1:08:00) Will tariff’s have an impact on NASCAR equipment manufacturers?Subscribe!Apple: https://apple.co/4b8rLjhSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VbsSCqMvE7DIlUcU51zbs?si=9e12911261b94841Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d120a4ce-8a0e-418b-aaae-9e110ac92840/hauler-talkSee 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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Secret Service to NASCAR, Chase Elliott's penalty & returning to Martinsville
Mike Forde & Amanada Ellis welcome NASCAR's Managing Director of Security Allen Taylor to the show. Allen tells his story of retiring from the Secret Service to join NASCAR. We learn what it takes to put on a race weekend from a security perspective. Plus, Nate Ryan joins the show for a deep dive into Chase Elliott's pit road penalty, new NASCAR Insights statistics and the Cup series' return to Martinsville after last fall's dramatic finish.(1:30) Chase Elliot Penalty (20:00) How NASCAR dealt with the wildfires in Homestead (25:20) Introducing NASCAR Insights Next Gen stats (32:20) Allen Taylor, NASCAR Managing Director of Security (55:10) NASCAR returns to Martinsville See 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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Inside Cup Series inspection + Wood Brothers win & pit road chaos in Vegas
Mike Forde, Amanda Ellis and Nate Ryan are joined by special guest Brian Goble, Director of Technical Inspection NASCAR Cup Series.Rundown:(1:00) Josh Berry wins 1st Cup series race with Wood Brothers(11:00) The #88 truck was caught on camera and penalized(21:00) Christopher Bell pits in another teams pit box(36:00) Brian Goble, Director of Technical Inspection NASCAR Cup Series(1:24:06) Tire testing at Charlotte Motor Speedway(1:26:00) Fan Question: What is the Driver Ambassador Program?SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEWApple: https://apple.co/4b8rLjhSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VbsSCqMvE7DIlUcU51zbs?si=9e12911261b94841Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d120a4ce-8a0e-418b-aaae-9e110ac92840/hauler-talkSee 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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