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Victory Lane

by Davey Segal

Welcome to the place everybody wants to be: Victory Lane! Davey Segal hosts your one stop shop for all things NASCAR, including in-depth interviews, discussion, news and more.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 297: Ausley Karner

    NASCAR Director of Influencer Marketing Ausley Karner joins Davey Segal (1:50) for an insightful conversation surrounding her job, one that is on the newer side but still holds importance in 2026. She explains what her definition of an influencer is, why NASCAR sees them as an important asset to...

  2. Episode 296: Adam Wall

    Fresh off his Talladega Superspeedway victory with Corey Day, Hendrick Motorsports O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Crew Chief Adam Wall joins Davey Segal (1:55) to discuss and debrief their first win together of 2026. Wall explains why he was a bit surprised to see win No. 1 come at a superspeedway…

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  3. Episode 295: Frank Kerr

    Longtime crew chief Frank Kerr joins Davey Segal (1:45) to dive into his extensive career in motorsports, both behind the wheel and atop the pit box. Kerr details what it's like working with Brennan Poole and for Alpha Prime Racing, the unique relationship he has with both his driver and team...

  4. Episode 294: James Hinchcliffe

    The mayor of Hinchtown himself, James Hinchcliffe, joins Davey Segal (1:45) to debrief his first experience in NASCAR wheeling a Truck around the St. Petersburg streets for Spire Motorsports. He explains how the deal came together, his long relationship with Spire, how impressed the IndyCar…

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  5. Episode 293: Travis Pastrana

    Legendary extreme sports athlete and racer (and fellow Marylander) Travis Pastrana joins Davey Segal (2:50) to discuss his return to NASCAR and the Truck Series a couple weeks ago at Daytona, shaking and baking with his buddy Cleetus McFarland, how difficult parachuting in to race these days is…

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  6. Episode 292: Racin' with Robin (Part 5)

    Fresh from Daytona, Davey and his better half Robin are back to debrief and dissect all that went down during Speedweek from the World Center of Racing. Davey gets the lowdown on his wife's first experience watching the 500 in person, if it felt different than other races/tracks she's been to...

  7. Episode 291: Hello 2026 and Hello Daytona

    It's been a minute, but Davey Segal is back and at Daytona International Speedway to kick off the 2026 season! He provides an update on the podcast, what he's been up to the last few months and what we can expect from the season ahead.

  8. Episode 290: Ward Burton

    NASCAR legend and avid outdoorsman Ward Burton joins Davey Segal this week (2:45) in advance of the State Water Heaters Krush 250 at South Boston Speedway, benefitting the Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation. Burton explains how the idea of the race came together, why and when his passion for the...

  9. Episode 289: Bill Venturini

    All good things come to an end, and 2025 marks the end of an institutional powerhouse in Venturini Motorsports. The patriarch of the organization, Bill Venturini, joins Davey Segal (3:45) to reflect and reminisce on the several decades of ownership in the ARCA Menards Series. From humble…

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  10. Episode 288: Jacob Goede

    2025 and two-time Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series champion Jacob Goede joins Davey Segal (2:05) on the heels of clinching another title in the Midwest. He explains the commitment it's taken for him to forgo a normal life to chase trophies and a championship, how his family-owned team has been…

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  11. Episode 287: Scott Zipadelli

    TRICON Garage crew chief Scott Zipadelli returns to the podcast (9:10) on the heels of the No. 11's series-leading ninth win of the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season. He dives into how successful and fun 2025 has been, their quest for double digit wins and an elusive championship. He also shares his...

  12. Episode 286: Thomas Annunziata

    Thomas Annunziata joins Davey Segal this week (2:25) to discuss his racing background and current happenings as a part-time Xfinity Series/Trans-Am driver. He dives into how he got started racing in parking lots in New Jersey, how his dad helped with a racing background of his own, the spec miata...

  13. Episode 285: Davin Restivo

    23XI Racing crew chief Davin Restivo joins Davey Segal (2:30) ahead of the final 10 races of his rookie season atop the pit box with Riley Herbst. They discuss what the first 26 weeks have been like, if anything changes in their weekly approach being a non-playoff team, how the No. 35 team may be...

  14. Episode 284: B.J. McLeod

    NASCAR veteran B.J. McLeod joins Davey Segal (7:25) for an all-encompassing conversation on and off track, including what it's been like without a charter, the transition personally and professionally to racing part-time, what his day-to-day looks like running Live Fast Motorsports, Katherine...

  15. Episode 283: Derrick Finley

    RFK Racing crew chief and veteran of the industry Derrick Finley joins Davey Segal (2:40) to discuss working with Ryan Preece, why the Northeast racer stands out as one of the best Finley has ever worked with, the current push for the playoffs and battling a teammate for a postseason spot and how...

  16. Episode 282: Austin Green

    Austin Green joins Davey Segal (7:00) to discuss how things are going in the midst of his partial Xfinity Series season with Jordan Anderson Racing. Gearing up for another road course in Watkins Glen, they discuss why the road course moniker may be an inaccurate one given his background, how...

  17. Episode 281: Lavar Scott

    Rev Racing and Alpha Prime Racing’s Lavar Scott joins Davey Segal this week (6:15) to dissect his first career Xfinity Series start at his home track of Dover Motor Speedway, the emotions of having to qualify his way in, what he learned during the race and how everything was heightened with over...

  18. Episode 280: Mason Massey

    Mason Massey joins Davey Segal (8:40) to look ahead to his first start at the Brickyard and discuss how his partial schedule with Alpha Prime Racing in the Xfinity Series has been going thus far. They dive into how it is running part-time, what Tommy Joe Martins is like as a boss, why he’s a team...

  19. Episode 279: Andrew Dickeson

    Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi! Kaulig Racing crew chief Andrew Dickeson joins Davey Segal (8:55) as their cinderella run in the inaugural In-Season Challenge continues. He walks through what it was like for him atop the pit box as Ty Dillon moved Alex Bowman out of the way for a spot in the…

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  20. Episode 278: Isabella Robusto

    Toyota development and current Venturini Motorsports driver Isabella Robusto joins Davey Segal (6:55) to discuss her unique background in motorsports and already impressive career to this point. She explains how she prepares for a race during the week and on the weekend, how she eventually won…

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  21. Episode 277: Jose Blasco-Figueroa

    Trackhouse Racing Senior Performance Engineer Jose Blasco-Figueroa joins Davey Segal (5:45) to discuss what his role encompasses and how its evolved over the years in motorsports. He explains how technology has advanced over the years, how internet going down at the track takes him back to the…

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  22. Episode 276: Brent Crews

    Toyota development driver Brent Crews joins Davey Segal (9:10) ahead of his second career CRAFTSMAN Truck Series start at Lime Rock Park for TRICON Garage. He explains how he prepares for his part-time starts, pulling double duty with the ARCA Menards Series, leaning on teammates and his past...

  23. Episode 275: Rubén García Jr.

    Five-time NASCAR Mexico Series champion Rubén García Jr. joins Davey Segal (6:00) to reminisce on days gone by and look ahead to the NASCAR Cup Series’ inaugural trip to Mexico City. He updates us on what he’s been up to since returning to Mexico, if he feels like the Jimmie Johnson of the Mexico...

  24. Episode 274: Derrell Edwards

    Joe Gibbs Racing jackman Derrell Edwards joins Davey Segal (8:30) to discuss how he went from a kid from Baltimore, to a High Point University basketball player to one of the best jackmen in the NASCAR Cup Series. He details his childhood and how it's shaped him into the man he's become today,...

  25. Episode 273: Kris Bowen

    Sam Hunt Racing Crew Chief Kris Bowen joins Davey Segal (7:05) to discuss building up their current Xfinity Series outfit and how things are going working with Dean Thompson full-time. Bowen explains how and where the recent strides and speed has come from on the No. 26 team, his relationship…

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  26. Episode 272: Mike Kelley

    Veteran Crew Chief Mike Kelley joins Davey Segal (5:40) for a reflective and emotional trip down memory lane and deep dive behind Hyak Motorsports with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Kelley explains how the team is punching above their weight right now in the NASCAR Cup Series, how they operate with no...

  27. Episode 271: Randall Burnett

    Richard Childress Racing Crew Chief Randall Burnett joins Davey Segal this week (5:40) to discuss how the 2025 season has been thus far, working with Kyle Busch, what he's learned from the two-time Cup Series champion and what the public misunderstands about Rowdy. They also discuss the one year...

  28. Episode 270: Miles Stanley

    Current Wood Brothers Racing crew chief and longtime Team Penske engineer Miles Stanley joins Davey Segal (5:15) for a wide-ranging conversation that dives into his career in motorsports and background in racing. Stanley discusses the treacherous nature of Texas Motor Speedway, how winning at Las...

  29. Episode 269: Jon Leonard

    Front Row Motorsports Crew Chief Jon Leonard (7:45) join Davey Segal this week to discuss his new digs at FRM calling the shots for Chandler Smith on the No. 38. Leonard details how late things came together to even make the second FRM Truck Series entry happen, the thrash that ensued to get…

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  30. Episode 268: Jimmie Johnson

    That's right, party people. Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, 83-time Cup Series winner, NASCAR Hall of Famer and one of if not the greatest NASCAR driver of all-time, Jimmie Johnson (!) joins Davey Segal this week (9:50) for one of the biggest conversations in Victory Lane history. They...

  31. Episode 267: Corey Day

    19-year-old phenom and current Hendrick Motorsports driver Corey Day joins Davey Segal (8:55) to discuss his transition from dirt to asphalt and adjustment to stock cars. They also discuss how he's preparing for Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend, going back somewhere for a second time, how the...

  32. Episode 266: Jonathan Toney

    Championship winning crew chief Jonathan Toney joins Davey Segal (6:42) for an insightful and feel-good conversation that spans over two decades with one single team. Toney explains how working with Sheldon Creed in the NASCAR Xfinity Series really isn't too different so far than it was working...

  33. Episode 265: Luke Baldwin

    Ahead of his CRAFTSMAN Truck Series debut this weekend at Martinsville Speedway, reigning SMART Modified Tour champion Luke Baldwin joins Davey Segal (6:49) to discuss his excitement ahead of The Paperclip and why ThorSport Racing was the right team for his first foray into NASCAR's national...

  34. Episode 264: Trent Owens

    Veteran crew chief Trent Owens joins Davey Segal (5:45) to discuss his career in the sport and time thus far with Kaulig Racing. They dive into working with AJ Allmendinger once again, how the relationship has been thus far, capitalizing on road courses while trying to improve their oval track...

  35. Episode 263: Dylan Cappello

    Front Row Motorsports crew chief Dylan Cappello joins Davey Segal (7:30) to discuss year two working with Layne Riggs in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, getting used to the No. 34 instead of the No. 38, how the 2025 season has gone so far and the stop/start nature of the Truck Series schedule.…

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  36. Episode 262: Katherine Legge

    Motorsports jack-of-all-trades Katherine Legge joins Davey Segal (6:15) ahead of her Cup Series debut with Live Fast Motorsports at Phoenix Raceway to discuss how the deal came together, why she wishes it came a week or so earlier, any pride she feels becoming the first woman to compete in a Cup...

  37. Episode 261: Preston Pardus

    Five-time Spec Miata champion Preston Pardus joins Davey Segal this week (5:30) ahead of his first attempted Xfinity Series race of 2025. He dives into the revenge he's seeking after failing to quality for COTA last year, why he and Pardus Racing chose the select races they did for this year, how...

  38. Episode 260: Branden Lines

    Fresh off his second straight Daytona 500 win, William Byron’s spotter Branden Lines joins Davey Segal (6:25) to break down how the 2025 Great American Race was won, why the celebration of this one was vastly different than winning on a Monday in 2024, how he passed time during the rain delay and...

  39. Episode 259: Joey Dennewitz

    On the heels of The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium and ahead of the Daytona 500, NASCAR Regional Managing Director Joey Dennewitz joins Davey Segal (6:50) to discuss his role, how the Cup Series' return to Bowman Gray went and his career before joining the sanctioning body as a driver growing up in...

  40. Episode 258: Justin Swilling

    NASCAR's Project Lead for the Cook-Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium Justin Swilling joins Davey Segal (5:05) to discuss what it's taken to make this upcoming weekend a reality. From painting and installing new walls to a revamped lighting system to numbers on seats, Swilling has overseen the...

  41. Episode 257: Drew Blickensderfer

    Crew Chief Drew Blickensderfer joins Davey Segal (5:10) ahead of the 2025 season to discuss why now was the right time for him to return for his second stint at Front Row Motorsports, his faith in Noah Gragson, what FRM's alliance with Team Penske really means and what's changed at the team since...

  42. Episode 256: Gio Ruggiero

    Incoming NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender Gio Ruggiero joins Davey Segal this week (6:55) to discuss his impending foray into NASCAR's national series with TRICON Garage. He clears the air on his name and not being related to modified legend Reggie Ruggiero,...

  43. Episode 255: Holly Cain

    One of the most respected voices in the garage and co-author of "NASCAR Mavericks" Holly Cain joins Davey Segal (6:40) to discuss her new project, some learnings from it and what some future mavericks in the sport may look like. Cain also dives into her storied 30+ year career as a sports...

  44. Episode 254: Greg Stucker

    After 45 years with the company, 42 of which in motorsports and 26 in NASCAR, Goodyear's Greg Stucker is calling it a career. Goodyear Tire & Rubber's Director of Racing joins Davey Segal ahead of his retirement (5:55) to discuss how he got involved in motorsports with Goodyear after graduating...

  45. Episode 253: Allison Thorson

    For the second year in a row, Allison Thorson and ThorSport Racing are CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champions. She joins Davey Segal this week (5:35) to dissect Ty Majeski's 2024 NCTS title, the dominant performance he put in at Phoenix Raceway, how this title feels different than the others and what…

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  46. Episode 252: Racin' with Robin (Part 4)

    Davey's better half joins him to recap Championship Weekend from Phoenix Raceway that saw Joey Logano, Justin Allgaier and Ty Majeski triumph in the Cup, Xfinity and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, respectively. They discuss the playoff format, those calling out Logano for not being a worthy champion…

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  47. Episode 251: Walter Cox

    Industry veteran and OG pit spotter Walter Cox joins Davey Segal this week (2:20) to explain what the role of a pit spotter entails and how he and the role began over three decades ago. Cox explains how many feeds he listens to at once during races, what he provides on-air talent with, how he…

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  48. Episode 250: Bubba Pollard

    Short track legend Bubba Pollard joins Davey Segal (2:45) ahead of his second career NASCAR Xfinity Series start this weekend at Martinsville Speedway. Pollard explains how the deal with Sam Hunt Racing came together, why Martinsville Speedway should be a good venue to showcase his skillset and...

  49. Episode 249: Willie Allen

    Rackley W.A.R. President and COO Willie Allen joins Davey Segal this week (2:25) to discuss the news of the team joining forces with Kevin Harvick Incorporated for the 2025 season and beyond. Allen explains why Dawson Sutton is the right driver to pilot their full-time Truck Series entry next...

  50. Episode 248: Taylor Gray

    Joe Gibbs Racing's newly named full-time Xfinity Series driver for 2025 Taylor Gray joins Davey Segal (3:10) this week to discuss how the deal came together and the cool story behind why the entry will be the No. 54 instead of the No. 19 involving his best friend Ty Gibbs. Gray also details the...

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Welcome to the place everybody wants to be: Victory Lane! Davey Segal hosts your one stop shop for all things NASCAR, including in-depth interviews, discussion, news and more.

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