Stacking Pennies with Corey LaJoie

12,000 HP, Ron Capps, and Racing Her Heroes | Stacking Pennies

NHRA Top Fuel rookie Maddi Gordon joins Corey LaJoie and Skip Flores to explain what 12,000 horsepower really feels like, how she earned her way in the shop, what Ron Capps saw in her, and how she once won a round with no shift lights, no two-step, and no data.Corey and Skip also recap Nashville, SVG’s continued rise, Denny Hamlin’s move, O’Reilly racing, and why simple floors and big horsepower might be the answer.All this and more on Stacking Pennies Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E323 Jun 01, 2026 66 min 89 annotations

Travis Pastrana Is Built Different | NASCAR, Ken Block & the Double Backflip

Travis Pastrana joins Corey LaJoie and Ryan Flores on Stacking Pennies for one of the wildest conversations we’ve ever had.Travis talks about jumping a stock Ram truck with Nitro Circus, what it was like trying to break into NASCAR, the story behind the legendary double backflip, why rally driving and stock car racing require completely different skill sets, and what made Ken Block’s Gymkhana legacy so important.The guys also get into Cleetus McFarland, creator racing, sprint cars, Top Fuel dragsters, Gymkhana Australia, and the one racing memory Travis would keep forever.From Daytona to X Games to Ken Block to Charlotte Motor Speedway, this one is pure Travis Pastrana chaos.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E322 May 25, 2026 47 min 64 annotations

Brent Crews: Quit Day One. Now a NASCAR Prospect

Brent Crews joins the show to talk about his rise through the Toyota pipeline, competing against top talent, and what it really takes to make it to Cup.From quitting racing his first day to winning on the world stage, Brent shares the mindset, pressure, and path behind becoming one of NASCAR’s most promising young drivers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E321 May 18, 2026 35 min 17 annotations

Turned Down $2 Million To Do What? | Stacking Pennies Podcast

This week on Stacking Pennies, Corey LaJoie sits down with a guest fans have been asking for: his dad, Randy LaJoie.Randy talks about being on the NASCAR Hall of Fame ballot, why the Hall should recognize more than just Cup Series greatness, the Cup deal he turned down after his Busch Series championships, the backyard go-kart track where Corey learned to race, and the seat company that became a major part of his legacy.Plus, Corey, Randy, and Ryan Flores break down Connor Zilisch’s wild Watkins Glen win, SVG’s road-course dominance, Formula Drift, IndyCar push-to-pass drama, Buckshot Jones stories, Dover memories, and the safety lessons short-track racers still need to hear.Drop your favorite Randy LaJoie memory in the comments, and let us know: Does the NASCAR Hall of Fame give lower-division racers enough respect?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E320 May 11, 2026 47 min 81 annotations

Ryan Blaney on Getting Hit in the Nuts, Star Wars, and Dad Life | Stacking Pennies

Ryan Blaney came in on May the 4th and this thing went exactly how it should’ve: Star Wars, Texas, dad life, painful crash stories, and a whole lot of laughing.The guys get into Blaney’s day at Texas, pit-road chaos, becoming a dad, scary hospital moments, racing dads, huge hits, getting kicked in the nuts by race cars, Star Wars paint schemes, Watkins Glen, F1, NHRA, and a bunch of garage stories that went completely off the rails in the best way.This one’s part race recap, part hang, and one of the funniest episodes we’ve done in a while.Drop your favorite Ryan Blaney moment in the comments.Follow: @coreylajoie @skipflores @_stackingpenniesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E319 May 04, 2026 46 min 105 annotations

Jimmie Johnson on Life After the 48, Legacy Motor Club & Garage 56 at Le Mans

7-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson joins Corey LaJoie and Ryan Flores in the Nonsense Garage for a wide-ranging conversation on life after the No. 48, becoming co-owner of Legacy Motor Club, and what's next. Jimmie tells the full story of the 2011 Talladega tandem-draft win with Dale Earnhardt Jr (and the 50 cases of beer that followed), the F1 super license rules that killed his Formula 1 test, the year his family spent in London, the Garage 56 program at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, his Indy 500 runs with Chip Ganassi Racing, the Mint 400 with Herbst Motorsports, and the phone call to Ron Devine at BK Racing that launched Corey LaJoie's Cup career. Plus: a full Talladega Cup race breakdown, pit road penalties, the Toyota tandem squirrel problem explained through spring rates, sitting inside a Top Fuel car at NHRA Four-Wides, NASCAR's SUV and hydrogen future, and Pit Boss of the Week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E318 Apr 27, 2026 44 min 157 annotations

Is Reddick The Next Sr?

Denny had Kansas won, then didn’t finish it.Tyler Reddick did and now he’s stacking wins at a pace we haven’t seen in years.Corey LaJoie and Ryan Flores break down what actually happened on the final restart, why execution keeps deciding these races, and where Denny let it slip.Also in this episode: Kyle Busch frustration and what’s really going on at RCR Trackhouse falling off and why the early advantage is gone Toyota speed and how big the gap actually is Blaney’s pit crew struggles and the 12 team shuffle Cleetus’ engine blowout and the reality of learning the hard wayPlus Long Beach: IndyCar delivers the vibe but not the action Will Power pit road incident Stadium trucks steal the show IMSA steady as everAnd a look ahead to NHRA and what’s next across motorsportsBig moments. What they meant. What’s next.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E317 Apr 20, 2026 39 min 123 annotations

Were the Haters Right? Did We Fix NASCAR?

Ty Gibbs gets his first Cup win, Ryan Blaney comes up just short, and Bristol gives NASCAR fans something they’ve been asking for.Corey LaJoie and Ryan Flores break down the weekend at Bristol, the strategy calls that changed everything, whether the short-track critics were right, and if NASCAR finally made real progress.Also in this episode:Pit-road drama, Truck and O’Reilly chaos, Connor Zilisch, Stewart Friesen, youth sports parenting, and the ongoing case for putting starters on sprint cars.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E316 Apr 13, 2026 43 min 34 annotations

You’re Wrong About Cleetus | Stacking Pennies

Corey and Skip break down Easter weekend at Rockingham, why the place still matters, and why so many people still underestimate how hard every level of racing really is. They get into Corey’s top-10 truck run, Roger’s strong day in the 88, Cleetus getting a real lesson at the Rock, pit-crew rankings, who’s stacking and who’s slacking, Bristol stories and picks, and the NASCAR moments they think belong among the greatest in American sports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E315 Apr 06, 2026 43 min 2 annotations

Ray Evernham: Greatest Crew Chief of All Time? | Stacking Pennies

Ray Evernham joins Stacking Pennies to talk IROC, pit crews, Hendrick, elite drivers, Pikes Peak, and the racing memory he’d keep forever. Corey and Skip dig into how Ray helped shape modern racing, what the sport has lost, and why he’s still building new things now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E314 Mar 30, 2026 47 min 34 annotations

What Jeff Gordon Learned From Jimmie Johnson

Jeff Gordon joins Stacking Pennies to talk about what actually makes great drivers great, how Jimmie Johnson pushed him to evolve, why Hendrick got stronger when it stopped working in silos, what Darlington really feels like, and why sprint car talent doesn’t automatically translate to NASCAR. Plus Corey Day, the modern driver pipeline, Jeff’s career recalibration, and a few unreal stories from one of the legends of the sport.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E312 Mar 23, 2026 47 min 33 annotations

Did ChatGPT Name the Baby? Why Denny Wins.

Corey’s back, the baby is here, and the first question had to be asked: did ChatGPT name it? From there, the guys get into why Denny Hamlin keeps winning, what McLaren actually broke, why Vegas pit road catches so many drivers out, and what’s really going on with the Gabehart/Spire situation. Plus IndyCar, Mexico trucks, Darlington picks, and more from a wild week in racing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E311 Mar 16, 2026 44 min 35 annotations

Corey’s Big News + The Racing Memory That Started It All

Corey’s out for a big reason this week, so Skip carries the show and breaks down a loaded weekend in racing. Blaney survives Phoenix, IndyCar puts on a show, F1 sparks a bigger conversation, and the episode ends with the racing memory that still drives it all. Plus pit-road truth, grassroots racing, and why the best teams are always living a little uncomfortable.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E310 Mar 09, 2026 48 min 32 annotations

NHRA Champ Austin Prock Did WHAT This Offseason?!

Two-time NHRA Funny Car champion Austin Prock joins the show to talk about one of the most talked-about moves in drag racing.After winning back-to-back championships, Prock made a huge offseason change. Leaving his family team to join Bob Tasca Racing.He talks about:Why he made the moveWhat the transition has been likeThe pressure of defending a championshipLife inside the NHRA Funny Car worldA must-listen for NHRA fans and motorsports enthusiasts.If you’re new here, this is Stacking Pennies. From inside the world of all things racing.Leave a review if you’re riding with us this season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E309 Mar 06, 2026 48 min 34 annotations

Back to Back to Back and the Problem with Ford

Tyler Reddick is officially on a HEATER.Three races. Three wins. The first 3-for-3 start in NASCAR history - and now the real question is… can he just win them all?In this episode of Stacking Pennies, Corey LaJoie and Ryan Flores break down Tyler Reddick’s dominant performance at COTA (Circuit of The Americas), what makes road course racing different in NASCAR, and why right-foot braking might be the secret weapon separating the best from the rest.We dive deep into:Reddick’s historic start to the NASCAR seasonCOTA race breakdown (Cup + O'Reilly's)The SVG vs Reddick horsepower debateWhy mechanical grip matters more than peak horsepowerDario Franchitti’s return at 52 years oldFord’s driver development concernsEli Tomac’s 8th Daytona Supercross win — and the trophy that knocked his tooth outSnow racing in Big Sky, MontanaPhoenix Raceway preview (tire wear + strategy)F1 season kickoff and Cadillac’s debutFrom NASCAR Cup Series strategy to Supercross chaos to Formula 1 storylines, this week had everything.Gasoline. Rubber. Victory. Let’s stack ‘em.Follow: @coreylajoie @skipflores @_stackingpenniesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E308 Mar 03, 2026 47 min 35 annotations

Sheldon Creed Thought His Career Was Over

After 137 starts and 15 runner-up finishes, the breakthrough win hits different. On this episode of Stacking Pennies, Corey and Skip sit down with Sheldon to talk about the mental grind of almost winning, the pressure of being on the Cup radar, and what it feels like when you start to wonder if your career is slipping away.Plus:How he won AtlantaDirt racing vs pavement mentalityUSA Hockey’s Olympic statementActive aero and the future of NASCARPit Boss of the WeekCOTA predictionsIf you’re new here, this is Stacking Pennies. From inside the world of all things racing.Leave a review if you’re riding with us this season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E307 Feb 23, 2026 68 min 33 annotations

Daytona 500 Fallout: Winners, Wrecks, and What It Means

The Daytona 500 gave us both ends of racing.Corey was half a lap from making the show and didn’t. The truck motor blew. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was right there at the end again. And Daytona reminded everyone that superspeedway racing isn’t about domination, it’s about decision-making under pressure.This week, we break down the winners and losers, what really causes the big one, why engine failures happen, and what fans misunderstand about racing at 195 mph.Green Flag.Winners & Losers.Quiet Part Out Loud.Predictions.If you’re new here, this is Stacking Pennies. From inside the world of all things racing.Leave a review if you’re riding with us this season.#StackingPennies #NASCAR #Daytona500See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E306 Feb 17, 2026 48 min 34 annotations

Daytona 500, Team USA & Grassroots Racing

In this episode of Stacking Pennies, Corey LaJoie and Ryan “Skip” Flores dive into Daytona Speedweeks and the Daytona 500, breaking down what it takes to make the field and survive “The Great American Race.” From qualifying and the Duels to running up front at Daytona, they share garage-level insight on strategy, pressure, and the unpredictability of superspeedway racing, while also touching on Team USA, national pride, and what it means to represent something bigger when the spotlight is brightest.TopicsDaytona Speedweeks and the path to making the Daytona 500Qualifying pressure, Duel races, and race-day strategySuperspeedway racing: risk, chaos, and survivalThe Super Bowl as a cultural parallel to the Daytona 500Team USA and national pride through the lens of Olympic competitionTony Stewart’s return to Truck Series racing and what it means for the sportBehind-the-scenes moments from NASCAR’s biggest race weekendFollow, rate, and drop questions for next week.#StackingPennies #NASCAR #Daytona500See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E305 Feb 09, 2026 48 min 2 annotations

Bowman Gray Survival, Preece’s Win, and Daytona Next

Clash Edition is here. We break down the Bowman Gray weekend, the weather chaos, and why this one felt more like a chess match than a sprint. Then we get into what Preece’s win actually means, the strategy and fuel games people miss, and why Daytona is still the biggest castle in racing.Also: Corey’s fired up for the 99 at Daytona, we talk numbers as identity, and we hit a quick motorsports round-up (WRC madness, IndyCar street race talk, and more).Highlights:Clash recap and the Bowman Gray vibePreece wins and why it mattersFuel weight, strategy, and the stuff fans do not seeDaytona 500 energy, storylines, and why it hits differentMotorsports quick hits (WRC, IndyCar, more)Follow, rate, and drop questions for next week.#StackingPennies #NASCAR #Daytona5000:30 - Welcome to the show and talking about winter weather1:30 - Corey driving the 6 car at Bowman Gray5:06 - Michael McDowell jumping the start in the LCQ6:49 - How great is driving at Bowman Gray8:00 - Reaction to the wet weather racing8:40 - Cars running out of gas in the feature9:57 - Corey breaks down his duel with Austin Cindric11:01 - Driving cars with historic numbers and seeing those cars drive at Bowman Gray13:16 - Ryan Preece calls in to talk about his Clash-winning weekend15:44 - Ryan Preece living his dream and significant moments in his racing career17:20 - Ryan Preece's never-give-up attitude20:44 - How Preece's success has impacted drivers in the modified series22:19 - How has the win impacted the season goals of the 60 car24:15 - Skip and Corey talk about Skip's performance at the Gambler's Classic in Atlantic City28:16 - Breaking down a World Rally Championship clip with no power steering31:00 - Favorite Clash paint schemes32:40 - Freedom 250 IndyCar race announcement34:50 - Toyota joins Australian V8 Supercars series36:10 - Opinions on electric car racing38:15 - Max Verstappen racing GT339:20 - What makes the Daytona Speedweeks special43:00 - Penny for your Thoughts questionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E304 Feb 05, 2026 48 min 4 annotations

NASCAR’s 2026 Moment + Rolex 24 Fog Chaos

Corey and Skip are back for the first episode of 2026! The guys catch up on all of the changes that have happened includuing Skip's move to Hendrick in the offseason, Corey landing at RFK for the Clash and Daytona 500 and the return of the Chase! They also recap the Rolex 24 hours at Daytona, talk to Conor Zilisch about the race, discuss the new tracks on the schedule this season and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E303 Jan 27, 2026 87 min 6 annotations

Desert Classic: Kyle Larson wins his 2nd title

It’s the Championship Edition of Stacking Pennies! Corey and Skip discuss everything Phoenix finale weekend including talking with 2-time Cup Champion Kyle Larson and crew chief Cliff Daniels. They also go through several boats and woes, give out the last Dawg of the Week, answer Penny For Your Thoughts questions and Austin Dillon calls in to discuss his media center matchmaker story. All that and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E301 Nov 05, 2025 110 min

Who will reach the peak in Phoenix?

Corey and Skip are in studio for the final Spare Change of the season! They talk about William Byron's performance at Martinsville, his burnout and how much momentum he has for Phoenix. Then the guys give a Phoenix track preview and dive into the challenges of racing there. To wrap up the episode, Corey and Skip give their championship picks before the weekend gets started.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E300 Oct 30, 2025 10 min

Byron BUMPS at Martinsville & RUNS to Phoenix

Corey and Skip break down an epic Martinsville weekend of racing where this week’s guest William Byron punched his ticket to the final round of the Playoffs with a walk-off win. Plus, some Xfinity Series drama and a recap of Corey’s truck race. From bump and runs to boats and woes, hot dogs and hot tempers, this episode has it all.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E299 Oct 27, 2025 67 min

Paperclip Preview + Rajah Caruth announces 2026 plans

Corey and Ryan preview the penultimate race of the season at Martinsville where the final two drivers will earn a spot in the Championship 4. Plus, Rajah Caruth joins the show to discuss his 2026 plans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E298 Oct 24, 2025 14 min

Chase Briscoe into the CHAMP 4 + Frankie Muniz in studio

This week on Stacking Pennies, Corey and Skip recap a thrilling Talladega weekend. Chase Briscoe calls in to discuss his first Superspeedway win and actor-turned-race car driver Frankie Muniz stops by the Noncents Garage for a great discussion regarding his love for racing, his acting career and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E297 Oct 21, 2025 101 min