Racing Virginia Podcast
The Commonwealth of Virginia is home to some of the most prestigious racing venues and some of the greatest racers in the United States. This is where we tell their stories. From asphalt to dirt, drag racing to short tracks, and everything in between, Virginia has it all. Hosts Dave Seay and Brandon Brown interview those who make Racing Virginia go, and go fast.
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November 24, 2021 • 82 mins
From Smithfield, Va., to the biggest stage in American motorsports, Cliff Daniels just reached the pinnacle: he’s a NASCAR Cup Series champion. But the crew chief of the No. 5 Chevrolet driven by Kyle Larson hasn’t let that title-winning season and performance even sink in… yet.
Daniels’ love for racing began as he watched his father turn laps at Racing Virginia's short tracks. Daniels (11:44) was a wheelman, himself, from bandolero...
Daniels’ love for racing began as he watched his father turn laps at Racing Virginia's short tracks. Daniels (11:44) was a wheelman, himself, from bandolero...
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November 3, 2021 • 73 mins
Chase Burrow doesn’t pigeonhole himself to a certain car or a certain track surface. A 17-year-old racer from King George, Va., Burrow (30:37) just finished third-place in the Shawn Balluzzo Memorial 100 at Larry King Law’s Langley Speedway in an asphalt modified. A week earlier he won his very first asphalt late model stock car race at Dominion Speedway. He’s also been running dirt mods at Virginia Motor Speedway and up in Winches...
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October 27, 2021 • 77 mins
Sam Hunt and Colin Garrett have forged a friendship through racing. Hunt, the owner of Sam Hunt Racing which fields cars in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, has made a steady rise in the sport, and the progress of his team is evident of that. Hunt, a VCU graduate, gave up driving to focus on ownership. So far, so good. The friendship between Hunt and Garrett (16:25) has followed the two from when they met at Hunt-Sellers Racing. Now as G...
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October 20, 2021 • 68 mins
Joseph Glasford has been going to races at Natural Bridge Speedway since he was a kid. So when the track came up for sale, he decided it was his duty to purchase the speedway and make it his own. Now, Glasford (13:03) will use that love and passion he developed for the track as a kid to revitalize it and keep its legacy alive. Meet the “good ol’ boy from Natural Bridge” and hear what challenges he’s already faced and what plans he ...
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October 13, 2021 • 63 mins
Connor Hall has been methodically climbing the late model stock car ladder for a few years now. The driver out of Hampton, Va., almost was racing boats, though. A decision by his mother put him on a four-wheel path as a kid and he hasn’t looked back. From go-karts to Legend cars to late models, Hall (10.18.9) has taken his career right where he’s envisioned it thus far. A few years ago, he started winning “big races” – most notably...
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October 7, 2021 • 46 mins
Brandon Brown tipped his Larry’s Hard Lemonade back and drank it all in. He and his family team had just won at Talladega. It was in an unconventional way, but that’s just fine with him and his unconventional family-run NASCAR Xfinity Series team Brandonbilt Motorsports based in Fredericksburg, Va. Brandon took the lead on the race’s final caution, and when the race was called because of darkness, even as the emotions overcame him ...
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October 1, 2021 • 44 mins
What were you doing when you were 16? Landon Pembelton was busy winning the race of a lifetime. The young wheelman out of Amelia, VA, hasn’t even been driving a late model for even 12 months, and he just parked his in Victory Lane at Martinsville Speedway. The new ValleyStar Credit Union 300 champion used patience and skill beyond his years – and a phenomenal strategy that worked to perfection – to get his No. 0 ahead of the field ...
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September 7, 2021 • 75 mins
Jeff Burton is one of the greatest drivers to ever come out of The Commonwealth of Virginia. What if we told you there was a time he almost wasn’t a race car driver at all? The tough times early in his career molded Jeff (7:37) into the fiery competitor he is today. We dive into his career as he came up through late models at South Boston Speedway, starting a team with his father, his first races in the then Busch Series, the “wors...
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August 26, 2021 • 86 mins
Jon Wood (6:49) comes from a legendary lineage, his last name synonymous with racing in the state of Virginia. His grandfather and father forged one of the most successful racing teams of all time, and he, himself, was on a path to become a legendary racer. His career took a different trajectory and he now continues his work in the family business as the Senior Vice President of Wood Brothers Racing. But there’s a whole lot more to...
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July 21, 2021 • 73 mins
Greg Edwards has been running late model stock cars at Langley Speedway since 1991. Over that time, Greg (14:54) has amassed six track championships, tying his brother Danny for second on the track’s all-time list for late models. That friendly sibling rivalry has fueled some of the best battles that have even bubbled over to days at the shop. But let Greg tell you about all that. Meet the legendary driver out of Poquoson and hear ...
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July 15, 2021 • 81 mins
Growing up in Iowa, Bret Hamilton couldn’t help falling in love with dirt racing. It was in his blood, after all. With his father being an IMCA pioneer, Hamilton (17:12) grew up learning to build race cars, but he didn’t start racing until he was 18 years old. Shortly after, a leap of faith and a change of scenery brought him to Virginia, where his racing career took off. He honed his craft on pavement at Southside Speedway, but hi...
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July 8, 2021 • 61 mins
Mike Looney is as humble as he is talented behind the wheel of a race car. The driver of the No. 87 Late Model Stock car, Looney (14:41), has made a name for himself on the short tracks of Virginia and has earned fans all across the Commonwealth. His career has been based on perseverance, which makes it no surprise he took a car with a failing clutch and drove from last to sixth on Saturday at South Boston. We dive in with Mike abo...
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July 1, 2021 • 68 mins
Peyton Sellers is one of the greatest late model stock car drivers to ever strap on a helmet. Sixteen years ago, he became the youngest driver ever to win the late model stock car weekly series national points championship, and he’s earned his way to the top of the standings again this year. It’s really no surprise, though. After a year away from South Boston Speedway due to its closure during the pandemic, Sellers took the track t...
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As the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series gets ready for its stop at Richmond Raceway, we talk to some of the series' biggest stars to preview what will no doubt be an awesome ToyotaCare 250 on April 17. Drivers John Hunter Nemechek, Matt Crafton, Ben Rhodes, Austin Hill & Derek Kraus sit down for a round-table discussion about Richmond – and a few other topics – including Crafton and Nemechek's run-in at Bristol. This is a fun one,...
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February 26, 2021 • 67 mins
Derrick Lancaster could have easily lost his life last year. With his car on fire, he couldn’t move his arms as his crew scrambled to free him from a wreck at Kingsport Speedway. At that moment he was more concerned about the condition of his car than himself, simply because of his old-school take-care-of-my-own-equipment mentality. Months later, Lancaster (7:00) was leading the field at Daytona International Speedway in the 2021 A...
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February 17, 2021 • 65 mins
The son of racing royalty, Roy Hendrick paved his own way on short tracks in The Commonwealth. The legendary second-generation racer, son of Ray Hendrick, tells how he got started, his fondest memories at Southside Speedway, keeping the legacy of the famous “Flying 11” alive, and honoring his father with an unforgettable victory. Roy (13:06) won track titles at Southside Speedway, South Boston Speedway, and Orange County, but was m...
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February 3, 2021 • 60 mins
Stacy Compton is a racer’s racer who made his way to the NASCAR Cup Series in quick order. Compton (11:08) a native, of Hurst, VA, cut his teeth at South Boston Speedway racing late models, and the love for short track racing still burns bright inside of him. He tells us some of his most memorable stories, including his first Truck Series victory in Portland, starting on the front row of the DAYTONA 500, a friendly rivalry with Ron...
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January 27, 2021 • 68 mins
We celebrate the 100th Episode of the Podcast with Racing Virginia royalty. Ward Burton joins us with stories about racing with his brother at South Boston, his Daytona 500 victory, conservation, and his son, Jeb’s racing journey. Ward (6:20) made his way from military school to NASCAR Cup Series winner, and his passion has driven him from the driver’s seat to his wildlife foundation – and you definitely know that if you follow him...
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January 19, 2021 • 45 mins
Jesse Vaughan became a spotter by pure chance. Ten years later, he was atop a tower in Turn 3 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, guiding James Hinchcliffe through the Indy 500. Vaughan (13:56) who hails from Chesterfield, VA, explains how he was randomly asked by his father to spot for Shayne Lockhart at Martinsville Speedway ten years ago, how he made the most of that chance and continues to spot to this day. We dive in-depth with hi...
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January 12, 2021 • 46 mins
He’s a legend among legends here in the state of Virginia. Phil Warren’s racing career is a storied one, but it might have never taken off without a bit of advice from Tommy Ellis. Warren (10:39) took that council and turned it into victories and titles. Now, he’s mentoring the next generation of young racers, including Brenden Queen and his grandson Ryley Music. Hear the racing Virginia story of one of Langley Speedway’s greatest,...
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