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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 1H 34M

EP. #21 Billy Melvin - The Ballad of Wild Bill

from The Cross Weight Podcast · host Justice Evans

From the roar of engines to the edge of eternity, this episode dives into the incredible story of Billy Melvin, a local Alabama race car driver known for winning races and walking away from some of the wildest wrecks on the track. But Billy’s toughest battle didn’t happen behind the wheel—it happened in a hospital bed when COVID nearly took his life. In this powerful conversation, Billy shares stories from the track, the crashes he survived, and the life-changing moment he says gave him a glimpse into heaven. It’s a story about speed, survival, faith, and the perspective you gain when you come face-to-face with death.  God Bless

From the roar of engines to the edge of eternity, this episode dives into the incredible story of Billy Melvin, a local Alabama race car driver known for winning races and walking away from some of the wildest wrecks on the track. But Billy’s toughest battle didn’t happen behind the wheel—it happened in a hospital bed when COVID nearly took his life. In this powerful conversation, Billy shares stories from the track, the crashes he survived, and the life-changing moment he says gave him a glimpse into heaven. It’s a story about speed, survival, faith, and the perspective you gain when you come face-to-face with death.  God Bless

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