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Flashback to the Track
by James Armas, Mark Urban
Two guys who are life long racing fans and have always wanted to share their vast amounts of random Motorsports knowledge with the world who started a podcast. Listen to James Armas and Mark Urban talk about an old race or Motorsports event you've probably never heard of. From NASCAR to Indycar, IMSA, NHRA, CART, Grand AM, SCCA, Trans-AM, and maybe a Monster Truck Rally. It's more than a review, it's educational too.
Episodes
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1998 Bud Shootout Race Review | FBTT Ep. 89
Back in the day, there was a shootout in Daytona, and each driver would receive a year's supply of beer for their trouble. The Bud Shootout always meant that the NASCAR season was just around the corner. In episode 89, our duo takes a look back at the 1998 Bud Shootout and the Bud Shootout...
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FBTT Ep. 88 - 2011 ITM Hamilton 400 Review
SUPERCARS BABY! We're finally taking a look at the V8 Supercars Championship. Mark is one of the biggest Supercar fans there is and reviewing a Supercars race has been on our to do list for a while. In episode 88, we looked at 2011's race 5, the ITM Hamilton 400 at the Hamilton Street Circuit in...
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FBTT Ep. 87 - 2001 ARCA PFG Lester 150 Review
We're going back to some grassroots racing and taking a look at ARCA's 2001 PFG Lester 150. This was the first ever race held at the Nashville Superspeedway, and it was fittingly held on Friday the 13th. This one features some great starters including a NASCAR veteran, a Hollywood stuntman, and…
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FBTT Ep. 86 - 1993 Australian Indycar GP Review
We're headed down under for this episode of FBTT! We took a look back at CART's 1993 season opener on the streets of Surfer's Paradise on Australia's Gold Coast. This race was chalked full of storylines, the biggest of which was the Indycar debut of reigning F1 World Champion Nigel Mansell. Enjoy...
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FBTT Ep. 85 - Rating ESPN's Top 25 Drivers of All Time
In this episode of FBTT we look back at ESPN.com's 2008 list, "The 25 Greatest Race Car Drivers of All Time". The list was voted on by legendary drivers and motor racing personalities such as AJ Foyt and Jeff Gordon. We take a look at each driver individually and either agree or disagree with the...
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FBTT Ep. 84 - 2006 IRL Peak 300 Review
Four drivers, one championship. In this episode of FBTT, we look back at the epic 2006 IRL finale at Chicagoland speedway. Sam Hornish Jr, Dan Wheldon, Scott Dixon, and Helio Castroneves all had a shot at the title in the final race of the season. It's an action packed, and nerve racking races…
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FBTT Ep. 83 - 2004 Chevy Rock and Roll 400 Review
We're going back to the first ever cut off race for the inaugural Chase for the Nextel Cup. 15 drivers were still mathematically eligible for the Chase as the NASCAR Nextel Cup headed to the action track, Richmond International Raceway for the Chevy Rock and Roll 400. It was an incredible race…
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FBTT Ep. 82 - PAYBACK, the 2005 Sylvania 300
He got you, so you get him back! Who doesn't love a good payback in NASCAR? This week's episode is all about a race filled with payback, the 2005 Sylvania 300. It was the first race of the sophomore Chase for the Nextel Cup and it was wrought with incidents and great racing that shook up the…
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FBTT Ep. 81 - Racing Conspiracy Theories
Are races fixed? Does the sanctioning body favour certain drivers? Is that team owner really dead? We tackled all these topics in more as we take a deep dive on seven of our favourite conspiracy theories in the world of auto racing. Whether you believe or not you believe them is up to you, but...
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FBTT Ep. 80 - 1983 Caesar's Palace Trans-Am Review
In episode 80 we looked back at the 1983 Caesar'a Palace Grand Prix's Trans-Am event. Trans-Am was in its prime and this race features some very interesting drivers on a parking lot circuit made entirely of left hand turns. Enjoy our look back at this classic Trans-Am event!
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FBTT Ep. 79 - 2001 Napa Autocare 250 Review
This week on FBTT, we took some time to look back and review a classic NASCAR Busch (Xfinity) Series race from Pike's Peak International Raceway. Pike's Peak is sort of a forgotten track as it hasn't hosted NASCAR since 2005 but it was great to look back at this awesome facility and recap a great...
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FBTT Ep. 78 - NASCAR drivers in the Indy 500
It's episode 78 of FBTT and we did the opposite of episode 77. This week, we chat all about NASCAR drivers that have raced in the Indy 500. Whether they were Indycar drivers that came to NASCAR later, or NASCAR drivers that dabbled in Indy, they're all here. From Allison to Gordon, to Stewart, we...
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FBTT Ep. 77 - Indycar drivers in NASCAR
It's the month of May so naturally we've got Indycar on the brain but of course we always have NASCAR on the brain so we decided to combine the two. In episode 77, we talk all about Indycar drivers that have crossed over and tried their hand racing stock cars in NASCAR. From AJ Foyt to Juan Pablo...
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FBTT Ep. 76 - 2008 ARCA Hantz Group 200 Review...the one with Scott and Ricky
We've been looking forward to this review for a long time. This week on FBTT we take a look back at one of ARCA's most memorable races, the 2008 Hantz Group 200. It was the race that decided the championship and four drivers were still mathematically alive: Scott Speed, Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Justin...
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FBTT Ep. 75 - NASCAR's Oldest Rookies
Nowadays NASCAR rookies are all like 19-23 years old and anyone older than that is unlikely to ever have a career in the Cup series. But it wasn't always this way. Back in the day, older rookies were the norm and James took some time to research some of NASCAR's oldest rookies. From Mike Skinner,...
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FBTT Ep. 74 - NBS 24/7 Pt. 2 - Bristol 2005
It's part two of our look back at Speed Channel reality show NBS 24/7. This episode follows Braun Racing and Fitz Bradshaw racing through a tough race at Bristol full of wrecked cars and controversy. We also get to see how the team's handle a much needed off weekend. Be sure to listen to episode...
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FBTT Ep. 73 - NBS 24/7 Pt. 1 - Nashville 2005
In episode 73 we dove into an awesome piece of Speed Channel history, the short-lived reality series, NBS 24/7. The weekly reality show ran for three years and gave viewers a behind the scenes look at teams in the NASCAR Busch (Xfinity) Series. In Part 1 we follow Fitz-Bradshaw Racing and Braun...
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FBTT Ep. 72 - Brent Wentz Interview
In episode 72 we were joined by Brent Wentz. Brent is a long-time NASCAR crew member and the owner of Dayz Gone By Vintage Apparel. Brent had some awesome stories to tell from his time in NASCAR and his one-off appearance as an Indy 500 spotter in 2020. Brent is a true racer at heart and was an...
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FBTT Ep. 71 - 2009 Scotts Turf Builder 300 Review ft. Danny B!
In episode 71 we are joined by Daniel Baldwin, better know as Danny B Talks on Youtube. Danny picked out a stellar race for us to review, the NASCAR Nationwide Series' 2009 Scotts Turf Builder 300 at Bristol. Danny was actually at this race and brought a whole new perspective to our race reviews....
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FBTT Ep. 70 - 1990 12 Hours of Sebring Review
In this week's episode took a look back at a piece of content surrounding the 1990 12 Hours of Sebring. The IMSA Grand Prix was a one-hour tape delayed show featuring highlights and fun segments about various long distance IMSA races. We took some time to check it out and it was great learning...
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FBTT Ep. 69 - 1996 Walt Disney World Indy 200 Review
We're going to the happiest place on earth. In 1996, the newly formed Indy Racing League held their inaugural race at a brand new speedway on the ground of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. It was a race that featured strange starters, a lot of attrition, and 50,000 screaming fans. Enjoy our...
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FBTT Ep. 68 - 1995 Heartland Tailgate 175 Review
We're truckin' this week! We took the time to watch and review the NASCAR Supertruck series' 1995 Heartland Tailgate 175 at Heartland Park Topeka. It was the first ever Truck series race on a road course and featured some very cool strange starters trying out trucks for the first time. Enjoy!
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FBTT Ep. 67 - 2004 Paul Revere 250 Review
In episode 67, we continued the Daytona sportscar theme and took a look at Grand-Am's 2004 summer classic at Daytona, the Paul Revere 250 presented by Brumos Porsche. Grand-Am joined NASCAR at Daytona in the summer of 2004 and raced Thursday night of the Pepsi 400 weekend. This is a great race...
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FBTT Ep. 66 - John Hindhaugh Interview
In episode 66 it was a pleasure to be joined by IMSA Radio's, John Hindhaugh. John told us all about his career in broadcasting from his beginning as a radio DJ all the way up to being the voice of IMSA and Radio Le Mans. A huge thanks to John for taking the time and to Eve Hewitt of Radio Le…
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FBTT Ep. 65 - TRANS DAMN!!! 1995 Road Atlanta Classic Review
On this week's episode of FBTT James and Mark take a look back at the incredible 1995 Trans-Am Road Atlanta Classic. Trans-Am had it's heyday in the 90s and the field were stacked with talented drivers and factory funded race teams. It's the second last race of the season and Roush Racing's Tommy...
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FBTT Ep. 64 - Bill Lester Interview
Breaking barriers in racing. In episode 64, James and Mark talk with Sportscar and Stock Car star Bill Lester. Bill explains his racing roots from amateur SCCA racing, his first-ever pro racing start in IMSA GTO, and why he made the move to NASCAR. Hear about all that and his times with Jordan...
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FBTT Ep. 63 - 2002 Turkey Night Grand Prix Review
Happy Thanksgiving y'all! For this week's episode of FBTT presented by Blue-Emu James and Mark review the 2002 Turkey Night Grand Prix. A Thanksgiving-ish tradition since 1934, this sprint and midget car event signals the end of the racing season and always brings out some big names who all want…
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Ray Dunlap Interview | FBTT Podcast Ep. 62
From chasing down the ARCA series to establishing himself as the Truck Series Guru, and even going toe to toe with the Intimidator along the way. In FBTT episode 60, we are joined by former NASCAR/ARCA/ASA Analyst and Pit Report, Ray Dunlap. Ray talks about his entire career with James and Mark…
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FBTT Ep. 61 - 2005 UAW/GM Quality 500 Review
In episode 61 we took a ride in the way back machine to year known as "2005." It was a wild year for NASCAR as the competitors were still adjusting to a new championship structure. The savvy veterans of old still rules the series but the young guns were beginning their rise to the top. In…
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FBTT Ep. 60 - Brad Coleman Interview
In FBTT episode 60, we were joined by former NASCAR development driver, Brad Coleman. Brad told us all about his diversified racing career, the struggles of finding funding, and learning to find hope again in his life after racing. Huge thanks to Brad for joining us!
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FBTT Ep. 59 - 2000 Channellock Challenge
It was the race they said shouldn't have happened, but it did. This week James and Mark take a look back at one of the greatest races of the 21st century. It's the 2000 Channellock Challenge featuring the World of Outlaws 410 sprint cars. Joined the two as they dive into the racing action and…
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1995 Chief Autoparts Winternationals | FBTT Ep. 58
We don't live our lives a quarter-mile at a time but Lee Craft, aka The Monday Morning Racer, knows more about drag racing than Mark and James combined to infinity. So this week we invited him on the talk with James about the 1995 NHRA Winternationals. The first event of NHRA every season starts...
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FBTT Ep. 57 - 2008 NAPA Auto Parts 200, NASCAR in the Wet
NASCAR never raced in the rain, and then the 2008 NAPA Auto Parts 200 happen. Join the guys as they take a look back at the 23rd race of the Nationwide Series season and only the second ever NASCAR race at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Things might get wet and wild.
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FBTT Ep. 56 - The Last NASCAR Race We Went To
Going to a race hasn't been the same this season as it has in seasons past. This week Kaylynn, James's girlfriend, join the podcast to talk about her experience at the Roval last season. She also spills the beans on which drivers she isn't fond of, what track she would like to visit next, and how...
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FBTT Ep. 55 - NASCAR's Celebrity Team Owners
Celebrities are usually rich and tend to attract attention so it's not really surprising that many have owned or invested in NASCAR teams over the years. In episode 55, we go over a brief history of NASCAR's celebrity race teams owners dating all the way back to Marty Robbins in the 1970s.
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FBTT Ep. 54 - Landon Cassill Interview
In this very special episode of the FBTT Podcast Presented by Blue-Emu, we were joined by Landon Cassill. Landon is one of our favorite strange starters and has been racing in NASCAR since 2007. He spent time as a development driver for Hendrick Motorsports, a start and park driver for various...
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FBTT Ep. 53 - 1999 Coca-Cola Racing Family 200
It's Bristol and the NASCAR Truck Series in the late 90s! The guys take a look back to a Speedworld classic as they review the 1999 Coca-Cola Racing Family 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway. It's time to let the sparks fly as the lights come on at the World's Fastest half-mile.
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FBTT Ep. 52 - Ryan Vargas Interview
In Episode 52 we were joined by NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ryan Vargas. Ryan currently races part time in the series for JD Motorsports. A native Californian, Ryan came up through the ranks of Bandoleros, Legends Cars, street stocks, and eventually became a part of the NASCAR Next program with...
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FBTT Ep. 51 - NASCAR Drivers: 360
Talk about a reality check. This week the boys take a truly take a trip down memory lane as they review NASCAR Drivers: 360, season 2 episode 2 from 2005. This behind the scenes reality TV series follows a week in the life of three drivers leading up to a race weekend. It's a show that our host…
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FBTT Ep. 50 - TRUCK MONTH Pt. 4 - British Truck Racing Championship
Wow, 50 episodes! Crazy to think we're already 50 episodes into this journey. Thanks to all of our listeners for helping us get here and thanks to our partner Blue-Emu for believing in such a small podcast. It's part four of Truck Month and for the finale we looked at some British Truck Racing...
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FBTT Ep. 49 - TRUCK MONTH Pt 3 - Aussie V8 Utes!
It's part three of Truck Month and we decided to look at some racing down under in good ol' Australia. We took a look at the V8 Ute series racing at Bathurst in 2016. Don't know what a Ute is? Well it's what those crazies Aussies call a truck! We had a blast researching and watching these races....
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FBTT Ep. 48 - TRUCK MONTH Pt. 2 - Monster Jam World Finals 1 Freestyle
August is TRUCK MONTH and it's time for part two! We watched the inaugural Monster Jam World Finals freestyle competition from Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, March 25th, 2000. It was an incredible competition showcasing the talents of the drivers and the durability of these awesome Monster…
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FBTT Ep. 47 - TRUCK MONTH Pt. 1 - Mickey Thompson Stadium Off-Road
That's right folks, August is 'Truck Month' here on the FBTT Podcast. We'll be spending the next four episodes talking all about the different types of truck racing around the world. In Part 1 we discuss the 1993 Mickey Thompson Stadium Off-Road series event at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe…
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FBTT Ep. 46 - Wally's World! - Wally Dallenbach Jr. Interview
That's right folks, WE GOT WALLY! It was awesome to have a chat with Wally Dallenbach Jr. about his time in racing as both a driver and a broadcaster. Wally worked his way up through the road-racing ranks, eventually becoming a NASCAR Cup Series driver for 10 seasons with teams like Roush Racing...
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FBTT Ep. 45 - IROC's Road Racing History
In episode 45 we talked all about the International Race of Champions or the IROC. We looked back at their history of road course racing, the cars they used, and how they lost their way in the 90s when they became an oval centric series.
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FBTT Ep. 44 - Cody Ware: From Sportscars to Stock Cars and back!
In episode 44 we were joined by reigning Asian Le Mans Series LMP2 AM champion, Cody Ware. Cody told us all about racing in both sportscars and NASCAR, including the challenges of being moved up to the Cup series so quickly. It was an awesome discussion and we really hope you enjoy it. Big thanks...
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FBTT Ep. 43 - ARCA cars on dirt! | 2002 Federated Auto Parts 100 Review
In Episode 43 Mark and James took a look back to the 2002 ARCA series race on at Duqoin. Duqoin is a massive, one-mile dirt track track in Illinois that ARCA has been visiting for years. It was one of two dirt tracks on the schedule at the time. This race features some awesome strange starters…
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FBTT Ep. 42 - Pandemic Short Tracking and July 4th Racing Preview
We kind of diverted from our usual interview/race review format in this episode. James talked about his experiences shooting shot track events during the Pandemic restrictions and we gave our thoughts on the upcoming Fourth of July race weekend. Oh and we also GOT A SPONSOR.
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FBTT Ep. 41 - Remembering the Toyota All-Star Showdown
In episode 41 we chatted about the K&N Series' Toyota All-Star Showdown. It was an annual event at Irwindale Speedway. NASCAR invited teams from regional series all over the country to compete for a big purse, a brand new Toyota truck, and of course bragging rights.
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FBTT Ep. 40 - Support your local short track with Peyton Sellers
In episode 40, we were joined by five-time South Boston Speedway track champion Peyton Sellers. Peyton has been all over the country racing stock cars and was even a development driver with Richard Childress Racing in the mid 2000s. Today he owns and operates his own late model racing team,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Two guys who are life long racing fans and have always wanted to share their vast amounts of random Motorsports knowledge with the world who started a podcast. Listen to James Armas and Mark Urban talk about an old race or Motorsports event you've probably never heard of. From NASCAR to Indycar, IMSA, NHRA, CART, Grand AM, SCCA, Trans-AM, and maybe a Monster Truck Rally. It's more than a review, it's educational too.
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