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Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland are back to share their thoughts after the inaugural Bristol Dirt Race. The two also debate over NASCAR testing rain tires at Martinsville Raceway. Jason explains to Andrew how Formula 1 delivers a more quality package than NASCAR and is the pinnacle of motorsports.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland are back to recap an exciting Xfinity Series race and a boring Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The Redheads discuss the need for consistent fights to be back in NASCAR and how the Xfinity Series is more exciting on a regular basis. Jason reads of the funniest tweets of the week regarding the action on-track, while Andrew gives his perspective on the upcoming Bristol dirt race. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland are back after the Instacart 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Andrew talks about his time in the news suite and gives color commentary of the race. Jason voices his frustration over Martinsville removing the grass from the inner part of the track and the fastest car not always winning in the Cup Series. A former guest of Redhead Racing Radio throws a quiet jab that the duo bring to the surface. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

After an exciting race at Las Vegas, Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland cover Kyle Larson and his early comeback victory. The redheaded duo also discuss the sport starting to see more dynamic personalities and the big need for post race coverage. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland discuss how it feels too early for NASCAR to be at Homestead Miami Speedway and why it needs to follow the Xfinity Series model for the Cup Series. Jason points out that Andrew's tweets are starting to sound too familiar and Kurland has a little fun when Jason's battery dies.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

Andrew Kurland and Jason Schultz are back to discuss the unusual outcome of the O'Reilly Auto Parts 253 at the Daytona Road Course as well as the thrill of having two first-time winners in the Cup Series along with Ty Gibbs' debut win in the Xfinity Series. Jason explains his appreciation of Denny Hamlin's twitter, while Andrew gives an update on his new golf game. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland recap the 63rd running of the Daytona 500 and its unusual conclusion. The two discuss whether or not the multi-car wreck on lap 14 drastically changed the race and their thoughts on the current super speedway aero package. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland are back to preview the 2021 NASCAR season, or as Andrew Kurland now calls it, ASCAR. From new teams, tracks and schedule, the dynamic duo discusses the exciting changes, why a longer off-season would create more demand for the sport and potential DAYTONA 500 storylines. Plus, frustration over the Clash not being put back on the oval and too many wrecks in recent 500s. Plus, Jason's new segment and a new sponsor.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

Fresh back from Phoenix Raceway, Andrew Kurland joins Jason Schultz to react to championship race weekend and the end of an unprecedented 2020 NASCAR season. Andrew talks about his experience returning to a race track for the first time since March, why it was hard being there and how witnessing Phoenix's first time hosting the championship races felt different. He and Jason explain why the weekend just didn't feel like it normally does with titles on the line and why they miss Homestead-Miami. NASCAR crowned three champions under the age of 25 this season, in a significant step towards seeing the younger generation of racers start to emerge as superstars. Jason and Andrew debate the importance of seeing younger drivers start succeeding more and how the sport is handling its 'personality rebuild.' Steve O'Donnell said NASCAR is trying to put the fun back in the sport. They react to that comment and share what they hope it means for racing moving forward. Andrew talked to Jimmie Johnson on Sunday, hours before

It's NASCAR Championship Week! Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland are hyped after a dramatic Martinsville and pumped for what's to come leading into Sunday's season finale at Phoenix Raceway. Jimmie Johnson's long-time publicist and Hendrick Motorsports communications manager Amy Walsh Stock joins the show to share insight into her role with the seven-time champion, reminisce on Jimmie's many selfless acts throughout his career and tell the story of how he injured himself surfing on a golf cart. Plus, the guys react to an intense elimination race at Martinsville Speedway, discuss fan resentment towards NASCAR's playoff format and argue why Kevin Harvick's elimination resulted from a failure to execute when it mattered most. Heading into the Cup Series title race at Phoenix, Jason and Andrew cover what makes each Championship 4 contender a threat and predict who will be crowned champion. As Jimmie Johnson and Clint Bowyer prepare to compete one final time at NASCAR's top level, the guys share their personal favo

Three to go for the NASCAR season! Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland react to how the race at Kansas Speedway played out under the given aero package and what they hope will change moving forward. Joey Logano's victory upset the points standings, locking the No. 22 in while leaving the other drivers to battle it out in the next two races. They discuss why the pressure is building for Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin, and that if one of them misses Phoenix, it's ok. Jason shares what the playoff standings would look like with no regular-season playoff points added in, and the results may surprise you. Lastly, has NASCAR done enough to market the final races of Jimmie Johnson's career? The guys don't think so and share their frustration, and what could be done differently to honor one of the greatest racers of all-time. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

For once, rain at a race track was a good thing! Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland react to the weekend of racing in the rain at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL. Hear why they thought the Xfinity Series race was one of the most entertaining events ever, what one spotter said over the radio and why NASCAR needs more tire strategy as we saw on Sunday, Plus, why have the playoffs been relatively uneventful this year? They debate, before sharing what the points standings would currently look like without playoff points. Andrew reveals which race he'll attend before the end of the year and tells the story of being in the middle of a police scene. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland breakdown what they call the best race of the year at Talladega, explain why they believe superspeedway racing is the best it has ever been and wonder why NASCAR called the race "too aggressive." Plus, they debate how to address the yellow line rule controversy. For the second week in a row, they compare the actual playoff points standings to what the standings would look like without playoff points from the regular season. See how drastically different things would be heading to the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL. Gearing up for the ROVAL, they reminisce on memories of being there the last two years including the story of how Jason dropped his phone in the SAFER barrier and the access available in the ROVAL infield. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland aren't happy with the impact of playoff points on NASCAR's race for the championship. To counter it, they present the current playoff standings without regular-season playoff points. Hang on as you find out the difference the bonus points make and why it's hurting the excitement of the final 10 races. Plus, a lack of hype surrounding the playoffs has the redheads confused. See why they attribute it to no practice and qualifying, and why the buildup to race day is critical for the NASCAR experience. Lastly, they share their expectations for the always wild Talladega Superspeedway. Plus, find out what odd thing Dale Jr. liked to keep in his race car. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

JR Motorsports Crew Chief of the No. 8 car, Taylor Moyer, joins Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland to tell his story about rising through NASCAR's ranks to climb on top of the pit box. Moyer walks us through how he started working at Hendrick Motorsports, the various jobs he held and learning from the best of the best, including Chad Knaus and Steve Letarte. We learn how he transitioned from race engineer to crew chief and the different responsibilities involved in both roles. The JRM No. 8 car features a revolving door of drivers. He explains how he manages so many racers behind the wheel and what it's like working with vastly different personalities. He shares insight into the close-knit brotherhood teams develop on the road and shares a story about a snowboarding accident just days before a race at Auto Club Speedway. Lastly, Moyer attended Chase Elliott's 21st birthday in Nashville and we pry some details out of him about the wild night. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/m

The NASCAR playoffs are underway. Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland react to the weekend of racing at Darlington Raceway. They debate what's considered clean racing and if Denny Hamlin's move on Ross Chastain in Saturday's Xfinity Series race was fair. When a similar move played out in Sunday's Cup race, they debate whether Martin Truex Jr.'s move on Chase Elliott fit the same criteria. Plus, they wonder why emotions weren't heightened following the late-race incident. Auto Club Speedway will be transformed into a short track and Jason couldn't be more excited, and names other tracks that should do the same. Should NASCAR promote the playoff bracket nature of the post-season more? The guys weigh in and wonder why NASCAR isn't capitalizing on this interactive opportunity. Plus, hear what life in his first apartment is like for Andrew.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

A wild regular-season finale sets up the highly-anticipated 10 weeks of NASCAR Cup Series playoff racing. Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland are hyped for some of the most exciting events of the year. After Daytona, they applaud NASCAR's decision to change the site of the cutoff race and discuss William Byron's potential now after his first victory. A playoff schedule shakeup is anticipated to change how the post-season unfolds. The guys debate what will be different this year and who it may benefit. Then, they reveal their playoff grid predictions and analyze what matters most in each round. Who makes the Championship 4 and takes the title? They debate what may be the hardest final four to piece together in playoff history. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

One race stands between the NASCAR Cup Series and its Playoffs. After Dover, Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland talk playoff implications heading to Daytona for the regular-season finale. They debate which strategy drivers needing to win will use and the benefits of riding in the back or racing up front. Who will win? They share their predictions. A compelling Indianapolis 500 ended in controversy on Sunday. The guys voice their frustration about the finish and IndyCar's internal struggle between racing purity and putting on a show. Justin Allgaier scored a big Xfinity Series win Saturday at Dover. How will the victory impact Allgaier's outlook for the rest of the season? That question is answered. Plus, hear about how Jason accidentally did shots and why Andrew took a trip to a scenic location on a terrible weather day. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland react to the first-ever NASCAR race on the Daytona International Speedway road course. They cover not enjoying the product the Daytona roval produced and hoping the Busch Clash will run on the oval in 2021. Plus, their friend and fan in attendance at the historic event, Ryan Workowski joins to share his experience watching a road course race at Daytona and attending a NASCAR event under COVID-19. When does Chase Elliott seem to win races? When the spotlight's on. The guys discuss this developing trend. The top-four drivers in points currently represent different organizations. The duo analyzes why that is and what it means for the playoffs. What's more important in the recipe for a drivers success - communication or fast race cars? A debate on the subject breaks out. The Indianapolis 500 runs this Sunday and Jason shares his hype for the race after experiencing it last year. Tweet us your show feedback: @HeyJasonSchultz and @AndrewKurlandTV  --- Send in a voice message

Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland are joined by NASCAR's Vice President of Brand Marketing, Pete Jung, for a behind-the-scenes look at how NASCAR promotes the sport. Jung explains his role as a marketing executive, the different branches of NASCAR marketing and his career path to landing the prominent role. The release of the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series schedule is imminent. We ask Jung about NASCAR's interest in new markets and get a tease about unexpected changes coming to next year's schedule. As the sport remains in a star power transition period, Jung details how NASCAR is working to brand its next crop of young superstars. NASCAR launches numerous marketing campaigns every year. We hear about the current "I Am NASCAR campaign" and a memorable commercial from the 2016 Chase. Plus, hear how NASCAR works with Gary Vaynerchuck's Vayner Media to help shape the sport's marketing strategy and lessons they have learned.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message