Dinner with Racers
252 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 857 ratingsDinner with Racers Podcast Presented by Continental Tire
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Ep. 253 – Larry Holt, Pt. 2
January 01, 2024 05:08 - 1 hour - 131 MBLarry Holt is one of the most respected and influential characters behind the scene in many motorsport paddocks. Effectively managing the motorsport programs of Multimatic, an international automotive design and manufacturing company, Larry and Multimatic have been part of an incredible roster of noteworthy sportscar programs, including the Ford GT, Porsche GTP, and upcoming Mustang […]
Ep. 252 – Larry Holt, Pt. 1
January 01, 2024 05:06 - 1 hour - 108 MBLarry Holt is one of the most respected and influential characters behind the scene in many motorsport paddocks. Effectively managing the motorsport programs of Multimatic, an international automotive design and manufacturing company, Larry and Multimatic have been part of an incredible roster of noteworthy sportscar programs, including the Ford GT, Porsche GTP, and upcoming Mustang […]
Ep. 251 – Dalton Kellett
January 01, 2024 05:04 - 1 hour - 146 MBA product of IndyCar’s “Road to Indy” development program and eventually making his way to the top ranks, Dalton Kellett presents a unique perspective as someone who has never hidden his background or means to funding. Bringing personal sponsorship from his family’s business, K-Line, the maturity of the Toronto-raised driver has been repeatedly demonstrated by […]
Ep. 250 – Ron Fellows
January 01, 2024 05:02 - 1 hour - 148 MBRon 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 a preacher, Ron’s tenacity and willingness to risk everything and find himself in crushing debt has proven the investment needed for success, with the Canadian going from […]
Ep. 249 – Bruce Canepa
January 01, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBBruce Canepa has defined the gold standard of vintage racing and restoration. A lifelong car guy growing up near Santa Cruz, California, Bruce’s incredible eye for detail and design has created a unique career path that has taken him from building model cars as a kid, to restoring some of the most renown classic cars […]
Ep.248 – Adrián Fernández, Pt.2
December 15, 2023 01:30 - 1 hour - 136 MBAdrián 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 tenacity is redefined with his story, literally having himself smuggled to the Netherlands with no money to further his career, and eventually becoming a multi-time winner in IndyCar and IMSA, many […]
Ep.247 – Adrián Fernández, Pt.1
December 15, 2023 01:28 - 1 hour - 155 MBAdrián 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 tenacity is redefined with his story, literally having himself smuggled to the Netherlands with no money to further his career, and eventually becoming a multi-time winner in IndyCar and IMSA, many […]
Ep.246 – Alex Job
December 15, 2023 01:26 - 1 hour - 146 MBAlex Job is one of the most accomplished and respected team owners in the history of sportscar competition. Starting as an amateur racer balancing motorsport ambitions with a career in auto sales, the Florida native would use a rarely seen level of caution and calculation to slowly build his own racing team, Alex Job Racing, […]
Ep.245 – Pipo Derani
December 15, 2023 01:24 - 1 hour - 148 MBPipo 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 prototype ranks, the Brazilian’s tenacity has to led to victories at Daytona, Sebring, and with a reputation of being as fast as they get. What makes Pipo interesting, however, […]
Ep.244 – Sebastien Bourdais, Pt.2
December 15, 2023 01:22 - 1 hour - 103 MBSebastien Bourdais is probably best known as the king of IndyCar (formerly ChampCar) racing throughout the mid-2000’s. Winning four-consecutive titles, the Frenchman was as dominant as you could get in that era, before heading off to careers in Formula One, returning to IndyCar, and now in the GTP ranks of IMSA. Fiercely analytical and incredibly […]
Ep.243 – Sebastien Bourdais, Pt.1
December 15, 2023 01:20 - 1 hour - 131 MBSebastien Bourdais is probably best known as the king of IndyCar (formerly ChampCar) racing throughout the mid-2000’s. Winning four-consecutive titles, the Frenchman was as dominant as you could get in that era, before heading off to careers in Formula One, returning to IndyCar, and now in the GTP ranks of IMSA. Fiercely analytical and incredibly […]
Ep.242 – Bill Lester
November 21, 2023 12:31 - 1 hour - 144 MBBill 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 series as well as compete in a full season of NASCAR. What makes Bill such an interesting story, however, is his origins leading to this. Transforming himself from software […]
Ep.241 – Jim Downing
November 21, 2023 12:28 - 1 hour - 122 MBJim 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 his own right, after achieving incredible success with Mazda and his famed Kudzu racing team, the lasting legacy of Jim will always be his co-invention and distribution of […]
Ep.240 – Lars Giersing
November 21, 2023 12:26 - 1 hour - 133 MBWhen 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-traditional background, Lars is one of the most accomplished figures in the paddock without ever earning a degree, relying instead on incredible intuition and knowing how to shape any racing […]
Ep.239 – Filipe Albuquerque
November 21, 2023 12:25 - 1 hour - 146 MBFilipe 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 including Audi’s legendary LMP1 program, the Portuguese driver is known for his talent on track and enthusiastic personality off of it. Lunch was was served at Bonefish Grill in […]
Ep.238 – Augusto Farfus
November 21, 2023 12:23 - 1 hour - 150 MBA 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 junior categories, Augusto came into the sport with a family history unlike any other, and transitioned it wins at venues like Macau, Spa, Nurburgring, Daytona, and more. Dinner was […]
Ep.237 – Nick Tandy
November 21, 2023 12:21 - 1 hour - 152 MBNick 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, Nick is a current IMSA GTP driver for Porsche Penske, but his foundation is anything but traditional. Growing up in the UK racing mini stocks on ovals, his […]
Ep. 236 – Bumped: The Harveys and Stephanie Tadevic
November 16, 2023 06:08 - 1 hour - 131 MBWhen it comes to the Indianapolis 500, the novelty of “Bump Day” may be less talked about today, but the consequences can still be dire. For some, just making the race is a critical as it can be, as it was in 2008 for Pacific Coast Motorsports, who put it all on the line to […]
Ep,235 – Bumped: Tim Lewis/Daniel Martin
November 16, 2023 06:06 - 1 hour - 147 MBWhen it comes to the Indianapolis 500, the novelty of “Bump Day” may be less talked about today, but the consequences can still be dire. For some, just making the race is a critical as it can be, as it was in 2008 for Pacific Coast Motorsports, who put it all on the line to […]
Ep.234 – Bumped: Mario Dominguez
November 16, 2023 06:04 - 1 hour - 112 MBWhen it comes to the Indianapolis 500, the novelty of “Bump Day” may be less talked about today, but the consequences can still be dire. For some, just making the race is a critical as it can be, as it was in 2008 for Pacific Coast Motorsports, who put it all on the line to […]
Ep.233 – Bumped: Tyler Tadevic, Pt. 2
November 16, 2023 06:02 - 1 hour - 109 MBWhen it comes to the Indianapolis 500, the novelty of “Bump Day” may be less talked about today, but the consequences can still be dire. For some, just making the race is a critical as it can be, as it was in 2008 for Pacific Coast Motorsports, who put it all on the line to […]
Ep.232 – Bumped: Tyler Tadevic, Pt. 1
November 16, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBWhen it comes to the Indianapolis 500, the novelty of “Bump Day” may be less talked about today, but the consequences can still be dire. For some, just making the race is a critical as it can be, as it was in 2008 for Pacific Coast Motorsports, who put it all on the line to […]
Ep.231 – Dinner(s) with Paul Tracy: Paul’s Lady
November 09, 2023 06:06 - 1 hour - 101 MBPaul Tracy has spent nearly half a century building himself as one of the unique characters of the sport. Whether you consider him one of the greats, one of the most polarizing, or simply one of the most fascinating, Paul’s place in the sport is without question. As part of our “Dinner(s) with Paul Tracy” […]
Ep.230 – Dinner(s) with Paul Tracy: Paul’s Mom and Sister
November 09, 2023 06:04 - 1 hour - 110 MBPaul Tracy has spent nearly half a century building himself as one of the unique characters of the sport. Whether you consider him one of the greats, one of the most polarizing, or simply one of the most fascinating, Paul’s place in the sport is without question. As part of our “Dinner(s) with Paul Tracy” […]
Ep.229 – Dinner(s) with Paul Tracy: Paul Pt.2
November 09, 2023 06:02 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBPaul Tracy has spent nearly half a century building himself as one of the unique characters of the sport. Whether you consider him one of the greats, one of the most polarizing, or simply one of the most fascinating, Paul’s place in the sport is without question. As part of our “Dinner(s) with Paul Tracy” […]
Ep.228 – Dinner(s) with Paul Tracy: Paul Pt.1
November 09, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBPaul Tracy has spent nearly half a century building himself as one of the unique characters of the sport. Whether you consider him one of the greats, one of the most polarizing, or simply one of the most fascinating, Paul’s place in the sport is without question. As part of our “Dinner(s) with Paul Tracy” […]
Ep.227 – Building Long Beach: Tammy & Martin
April 12, 2023 15:17 - 1 hour - 160 MBTammy Johnson and Martin Bannon are two key members of the Grand Prix on Long Beach. For Tammy, a three-decade run as the Director of Ticket Sales has made her a key fixture of the event, often serving as the first interaction for many event newcomers. With a profound ability to guide and customize the […]
Ep.226 – Building Long Beach: Davey & Crandall
April 12, 2023 15:17 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBDavey Carillo and Crandall Dickinson are two key members of Long Beach’s construction team. It’s hard to watch the race on TV, or even visit in person, and have any clue just what kind of challenges a temporary facility built on city streets of a busy downtown can create, and these two provide a great […]
Ep.225 – Building Long Beach: Dwight & Jake Tanaka
April 12, 2023 15:17 - 1 hour - 129 MBIf there is one name who’s routinely given credit for making sure the actual event of Long Beach happens, it’s Dwight Tanaka. A long-time member of the family, Dwight is the Director of Operations for the Grand Prix, but that title doesn’t do justice to the all-knowing and all-powerful Dwight who orchestrates everything it takes […]
Ep.224 – Building Long Beach: John Morris
April 12, 2023 15:16 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBOne of the most colorful characters in the whole city, John Morris may not be a traditional “racer,” but he’s a perfect fit to tell the history of the city. A serial entrepreneur and one of the most prominent restaurant and bar owners in the area, John was the driving force behind some of the […]
Ep.223 – Building Long Beach: Jim Michaelian
April 12, 2023 15:16 - 1 hour - 142 MBOne of the key members since Year One, Jim Michaelian went from a kid with an MBA helping out in finance, to the current President and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach. From boots on the ground at the beginning, to steering the ship today, Jim is uniquely qualified to know both […]
Ep.222 – Building Long Beach: Chris Pook
April 12, 2023 15:16 - 1 hour - 159 MBWhen it comes to the story of building Long Beach, the first episode has to go to the event creator, Chris Pook. A known figure for a number of motorsport ventures, including running CART for some time, Chris’s wild idea to hold a street race in the California port city of Long Beach in 1974 […]
Ep.221 – Brad Sweet
December 23, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBBrad Sweet’s legend in the dirt world is only growing by the year, having just won his fourth straight World of Outlaws title. Growing up on the dirt tracks of California, Brad is a true racer’s racer, earning opportunities purely off of his talent and being paid exclusively in prize money, ultimately leading to his […]
Ep.220 – Kevin Lee
December 16, 2022 01:04 - 1 hour - 149 MBIf you’ve watched INDYCAR or IMSA on NBC in recent years, then you’ve already heard the sultry sounds of broadcaster Kevin Lee. A Hoosier through and through, Kevin grew up with a fondness for the radio broadcast of the Indianapolis 500, which always stayed with him as he pursued additional sports broadcasting paths. His openness […]
Ep.219 – Bob(by) Rahal, pt.2
December 16, 2022 01:03 - 50 minutes - 70.3 MBChances are you already know him, but Bob(by) Rahal is a true INDYCAR legend. Raised by a Lebanese family with a passion for racing, Bob transitioned from garage racer making do with what he could, to becoming a sportscar winner that found his way into IndyCar competition, where he’d achieve his biggest highlights: three IndyCar […]
Ep.218 – Bob(by) Rahal, pt.1
December 16, 2022 01:02 - 1 hour - 121 MBChances are you already know him, but Bob(by) Rahal is a true INDYCAR legend. Raised by a Lebanese family with a passion for racing, Bob transitioned from garage racer making do with what he could, to becoming a sportscar winner that found his way into IndyCar competition, where he’d achieve his biggest highlights: three IndyCar […]
Ep.217 – Mario Dominguez
December 16, 2022 01:01 - 1 hour - 158 MBIf you’re a fan of the 2000’s era of ChampCar, then you know Mario Dominguez, or at least you think you do. With one of the most, errr, unique stories in coming up through the Mexican junior ranks, Mario went from a karting national champion, to a Russell School scholarship winner, to driving for some […]
Ep.216 – Chris Willes
December 16, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBContinuing our tradition of unsung heroes behind the wall, Chris Willes is a consummate tinkerer whose engineering and head for innovation has led him to working on a number of cool sportscar programs, from creating factory-killer Trans Am cars to championship-winning TCR efforts, Chris is one of those guys who can work within the means […]
Ep.215 – Townsend Bell, Pt. 2
November 22, 2022 05:13 - 1 hour - 143 MBIf 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 commentators for the NTT INDYCAR Series, but the crazy adventure he’s been on starting as just a kid in San Francisco is unlike any other. From the […]
Ep.214 – Townsend Bell, Pt. 1
November 22, 2022 05:12 - 1 hour - 143 MBIf 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 commentators for the NTT INDYCAR Series, but the crazy adventure he’s been on starting as just a kid in San Francisco is unlike any other. From the […]
Ep.213 – John Morton
November 22, 2022 05:10 - 1 hour - 149 MBJohn 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 Miles. Well, John Morton’s first job was with Carroll Shelby, and his CO-DRIVER was Ken Miles… so the guy’s been around. A class winner at Le Mans, a winner of […]
Ep.212 – Andy Priaulx, MBE
November 22, 2022 05:07 - 1 hour - 139 MBWhen 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 England and France, Andy went through an insane career and financing path to go through the junior ranks and eventually land a ride in a factory BMW within […]
Ep.211 – Graham Goodwin
November 22, 2022 05:05 - 1 hour - 149 MBContinuing our run of sportscar staples, Graham Goodwin joins us a journalist/commentator who’s become the standard. Beginning his career as a Press Officer for the British government, Graham is an example of someone who grew to pursue his passion later in life, ultimately becoming the main guy dailysportscar.com, one of the industry leading sites for […]
Ep.210 – Oliver Jarvis
November 22, 2022 05:03 - 1 hour - 153 MBOliver Jarvis is yet another staple of the global sportscar scene. Born in the UK, Oliver was a standout in junior formula racing, winning the Autosport Young Driver Award and eventually the hyper prestigious Macau Grand Prix in Formula 3. Finding a career in sportscars, Oliver’s biggest successes came as an Audi factory driver, where […]
Ep.209 – René Rast
November 22, 2022 05:01 - 1 hour - 149 MBRené Rast is largely considered one of the greatest sportscar drivers of the modern era. Hailing from Germany, René grew up in the traditional European junior ranks before finding his way into the famed Porsche Supercup, eventually launching him on a career path that would lead to a factory ride with Audi Sport, and with […]
Ep.208 – Yet Another Special Announcement
April 01, 2022 16:00 - 8 minutes - 18.3 MBA special announcement on the future of the “Dinner with Racers” video series…
Ep.207 – Todd Eldredge: Figure Skating 101 for Racers
February 03, 2022 05:02 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBWith the Winter Olympics upon us, we figured we’d bring you another World Champion…. a figure skating World Champion. Six-time National Champion, Three-time Olympian and 1996 World Champion Todd Eldredge is not only one of the greatest American skaters in the sport’s history, but he’s a racer. A lifelong motorsport fan, he knows his stuff […]
Ep.206 – Todd Eldredge: The Dude
February 03, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBWith the Winter Olympics upon us, we figured we’d bring you another World Champion…. a figure skating World Champion. Six-time National Champion, Three-time Olympian and 1996 World Champion Todd Eldredge is not only one of the greatest American skaters in the sport’s history, but he’s a racer. A lifelong motorsport fan, he knows his stuff […]
Ep.205 – Scott Sharp
January 01, 2022 01:41 - 1 hour - 150 MBEnjoying 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 ranks. Most importantly, he won in all of them… a lot. A true American racing icon, Scott’s ability in the car is only matched by his relationship and business […]
Ep.204 – Jack Hewitt
January 01, 2022 01:40 - 1 hour - 130 MBJack 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 dirt track categories, including winning the famed Triple Crown and being the first to win all four categories in one night at the Four Crown Nationals. He’s probably […]