Blaney's Llama Escaped, Dario's Going Truckin' & Hearing From Hocevar
About this episode
The podcast dives into the aggressive racing style of Carson Hocevar, debating whether his risky moves will eventually lead to retaliation on the track. The hosts discuss the impact of such driving on competitors and the sport, comparing Hocevar to past drivers known for bold tactics. They also cover Dario Franchitti's unexpected entry into the NASCAR Truck Series, highlighting his collaboration with Jimmy Johnson and the support from sponsors like Dollar Tree. The conversation blends racing analysis with personal stories, showcasing the personalities and dynamics behind the scenes.
How have two weekends of the NASCAR season already passed us by? It feels like time is flying at the speed of sound, and that's why this power-packed 30 minutes has the very best from Dirty Mo Media's week of shows following the race in Atlanta — so you can catch up on all the action.
Dale Jr. kicks us off with a conversation surrounding the storm that blew through Atlanta, known as Hurricane Hocevar. He and TJ discuss what payback looks like and Hocevar's role in the sport, which is much more important than you might think.
Next up, Dario Franchitti was supposed to join us in the Arby's studio, but the snow up north forced him to call in; however, the distance didn't keep this episode from being an instant classic. We pick up with him here about his friendship with Jimmie Johnson, and how his Truck ride with Tricon for St. Petersburg came together.
Get the bathtubs ready, Blaney fans, Ryan dropped in to Door Bumper Clear, where we learned about his pet llama's daring escape and the unconventional ways he's taking care of that sweet 'stache he's sporting.
Remember that Hocevar guy we talked about earlier? Well, he and Jeff Gluck talk about the waves he's making in the Cup Series in one of our newest shows, The Gluckcast, dropping every Thursday on the Teardown's podcast feeds. You'll want to hear how he feels about his driving style, sending apology texts, and how he feels about his nickname.
That's all we have for you this time! We'll see you next week for another turbocharged episode.
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shoot the gap
"...It is great for the sport to have at least a couple guys out there willing to shoot the gap, you know, willing to try to make a hole where there's not a hole..."
When a race car driver 'shoots the gap,' they try to drive through a tiny space between other cars to get ahead.
In racing, 'shoot the gap' refers to a driver attempting to pass another by quickly moving through a small opening between cars, often requiring precision and bravery.
pit road
"...and it barrel, you know, filled out onto pit road and we had that incredible scene..."
Pit road is the place where race cars stop during a race to get gas, new tires, or fixes so they can keep racing.
Pit road is the area in a race track where cars enter for pit stops to refuel, change tires, or make repairs during a race. It is a critical part of race strategy and safety.
Mazda MX-5
"...Dickson and I have always talked about the MX five race as same people like we should do the MX five race. That'll be so much fun..."
The Mazda MX-5 is a small, fun sports car that many people like to race because it handles well and is easy to drive fast.
The Mazda MX-5 is a popular lightweight two-seat convertible sports car known for its excellent handling and driving enjoyment. It is often used in amateur and professional racing events.
sponsor
""okay, well, we need to get a sponsor. He's like, yeah, we'll work on that, you know, with, with Legacy and the Legacy Motor Club and all that.""
A sponsor is a business that helps pay for a race car or driver, and in return, their name or logo is shown on the car or gear.
A sponsor is a company or individual that provides financial or material support to a racing team or driver in exchange for advertising or promotional opportunities.
Legacy Motor Club
""with, with Legacy and the Legacy Motor Club and all that. He said, well, we'll work on it. You work on it. I'll work on it.""
Legacy Motor Club is a company that runs race cars and drivers in big car races.
Legacy Motor Club is a professional racing team competing in NASCAR and other motorsports series.
Dollar Tree
""he says, hey, Dollar Tree on board. Sweet. He's like, yeah, they love the idea.""
Dollar Tree is a store that sells things for a dollar, and they helped pay for the race car team.
Dollar Tree is a retail company that became a sponsor for the racing effort mentioned.
Borshetta Bourbon
""Scott Borshetta with Borshetta Bourbon came on board. So all this thing happened.""
Borshetta Bourbon is a kind of whiskey brand that helped pay for the race car team.
Borshetta Bourbon is a brand of bourbon whiskey that became a sponsor for the racing team.
Aston Martin Db4
"...were, we've raced at Goodwood together. We won in Aston Martin DB4 GT, which Jimmy put a rather sizable dent in it. ..."
The Aston Martin DBX is a fancy and fast SUV made by a famous British car company. It is designed to be both powerful and comfortable, so people can enjoy driving it every day or on special trips.
The Aston Martin DBX is the British luxury brand's first SUV, combining high performance with the elegance and craftsmanship typical of Aston Martin. It represents the brand's expansion into the luxury SUV market, offering a blend of sportiness and practicality. The DBX is often discussed as a significant model for Aston Martin's future growth and appeal to a broader customer base.
Aston Martin DB4 GT
""we've raced at Goodwood together. We won in Aston Martin DB4 GT, which Jimmy put a rather sizable dent in it.""
The Aston Martin DB4 GT is a fast and special old car made for racing and driving on roads, famous for being light and powerful.
The Aston Martin DB4 GT is a high-performance grand tourer produced in the late 1950s and early 1960s, known for its lightweight construction and racing pedigree.
Ford GT40
"Aston Martin DB4 GT, which Jimmy put a rather sizable dent in it. But and then he, then we went to Spa in the 20, the six hours of Spa in a 4 GT 40, which, you know, so we've, we've done some great racing together recently. And he could see that"
The Ford GT40 is a famous race car from the 1960s that was built to win long car races, especially the 24-hour race in France. It became very popular because it beat some of the best cars of its time and is still remembered as a great racing car today.
The Ford GT40 is a legendary racing car developed in the 1960s to compete at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, famously beating Ferrari and securing multiple victories. Its significance lies in its engineering excellence and racing heritage, making it a highly celebrated classic in motorsport history. It is often discussed in contexts involving endurance racing and historic motorsport events.
six hours of Spa
""then we went to Spa in the 20, the six hours of Spa in a 4 GT 40, which, you know, so we've, we've done some great racing together recently.""
The Six Hours of Spa is a long car race that lasts six hours, held at a famous race track in Belgium called Spa.
The Six Hours of Spa is an endurance sports car race held at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium, part of various international racing series.
road biking
""He, he got me into road biking. He got me on snow skis. Like he's that kind of guy that's like, oh, you've never tried this? Well, you got to try this.""
Road biking means riding a bike on streets or roads, usually for exercise or fun.
Road biking is a form of cycling done on paved roads, often for fitness or sport.
Tata Motors Aria
"...uilt specifically for small businesses, including ARIA, an AI agent that helps you create your website a..."
The Tata Aria is a type of car that is bigger than a normal car and can carry more people or stuff. It is made by an Indian company and is good for families or small businesses because it is comfortable and useful.
The Tata Motors Aria is a mid-size crossover SUV launched by the Indian automaker Tata Motors, designed to offer a blend of comfort, utility, and affordability for families and small businesses. It represents Tata's effort to compete in the growing SUV market with a vehicle that combines SUV ruggedness with MPV practicality. It might be discussed in the context of emerging markets or Tata's automotive innovations.
racetrack
"my, I feel like everything's just on the racetrack and then the rest is just noise. So, you know..."
A racetrack is a special road or loop where cars race against each other. It's made for racing, not regular driving.
A racetrack is a specialized circuit or course designed for motor racing events. It can be oval, road course, or street circuit, and is where professional and amateur races take place.
apology text
"I'm never going to get text from somebody that wrecked me as an apology. You know, I'm never going to get text that's not an apology..."
Sometimes after a crash or close call in racing, a driver sends a message to say sorry. This is called an apology text.
An apology text in racing context refers to a message sent by a driver to another after an incident on track, usually to acknowledge fault or express regret for a collision or aggressive move.
dirty air
"I was really, really tight. I knocked the fence down three times myself because I'm so bad in dirty air. You know, I just wanted to tell him why I did that..."
When a race car is right behind another, the air it drives through is messy and bumpy, which makes it harder for the car behind to stick to the track and go fast. This messy air is called "dirty air."
"Dirty air" refers to the turbulent, disturbed airflow behind a race car that negatively affects the aerodynamic performance of a following car, making it harder to handle and reducing downforce. This is a common challenge in close racing.
doorbumper clear
"I heard Blaney say that on doorbumper clear and it perked my ears up because, you know, you've said in the past that what you just explained..."
In racing, "doorbumper clear" means two cars are racing very close side by side, almost touching, but they don't actually hit each other. It's a way to say the racing was close but clean.
"Doorbumper clear" is a racing term used in stock car racing to describe a close but clean side-by-side racing situation where the cars' doors or bumpers are nearly touching, but no contact occurs. It indicates aggressive but fair racing.
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