The Also-Ran Broadcast

Jesse Iwuji's Love for Top Gear & How He Got on an Episode | Bonus Content Podcast!

This bonus episode features additional conversation with NASCAR driver, entrepreneur, and Navy veteran Jesse Iwuji. Jesse shares stories about his racing career, life after the military, entrepreneurship, faith, overcoming adversity, and the mindset that has helped him build success on and off the racetrack. If you enjoyed our original interview, you won't want to miss this extended conversation.

IHRA Stock Car Winner Kyle Dudley: Why This Series Changes Everything

Kyle Dudley joins the Also-Ran Broadcast to discuss winning the inaugural IHRA Stock Car Series event and what the new series means for grassroots racers. Kyle shares his racing background, the story behind his famous "Betty White" race car, earning his own diecast, competing at Motor Mile Speedway, and why the IHRA Stock Car Series is providing opportunities for racers who may not have the budget to compete on larger touring circuits. It's an honest conversation about short track racing, family, racing dreams, and the future of stock car racing.

Derek Reviews NASCAR Legends Alphabet: Some Driver Choices Are WILD

Producer Josh surprises Derek with a children's book called NASCAR Legends Alphabet, and what starts as a simple alphabet challenge quickly turns into a hilarious discussion about NASCAR history. The guys compare the book's driver selections with Derek's own NASCAR alphabet, debate legendary drivers, discuss forgotten names from the sport's past, and share stories that every racing fan will enjoy. If you love NASCAR history, obscure racing trivia, grassroots racing, and hearing Derek go on unexpected tangents, this bonus episode is for you.

Cleetus McFarland Changed NASCAR | Mini Tyrrell Weighs In On Cleetus, Dale Jr, & Saving Short Tracks

In this bonus episode, NASCAR Truck Series driver Mini Tyrrell joins us for an honest discussion about Cleetus McFarland's impact on NASCAR and grassroots racing. We talk about social media's growing influence in motorsports, whether non-traditional racers can succeed at the national level, the importance of attracting new fans, and how personalities like Cleetus McFarland and Dale Earnhardt Jr. can help revitalize short track racing across America. It's a candid conversation about the future of NASCAR, fan engagement, and what it takes to grow the sport.

Kyle Busch's Passing Shocks NASCAR | Rick Houston of 'The Scene Vault' Reflects on Racing Tragedies

Veteran NASCAR journalist and historian Rick Houston joins the show for an emotional conversation about Kyle Busch's passing and the impact it has had on the racing world. Drawing on more than three decades covering NASCAR, Rick reflects on some of the sport's most difficult moments, including the deaths of Dale Earnhardt, Adam Petty, Alan Kulwicki, Davey Allison, and others. We discuss how NASCAR safety has changed over the years, the legacy Kyle leaves behind, and why these moments continue to shape the sport today. Plus, thoughts on the Indy 500, NASCAR's All-Star Race, and the importance of preserving racing history.