NASCAR’s new podcast takes you inside the sport like never before. Mike Forde, Managing Director Racing Communication, Amanda Ellis, Sr. Director Racing Communications & Nate Ryan, NASCAR.com Journalist offer fans a closer look at what happens behind the scenes, from rule changes to officiating decisions, logistics, and broadcasting. The goal is to provide fans with insights into the organizational side of sport and highlight the often unseen but crucial aspects that make race weekends possible. We also will have interviews with insiders, executives, journalists, and more.
Mike Forde, Amanda Ellis and Nate Ryan recap one of the highest-rated races of the season at Michigan and then turn their attention to a historic weekend in Mexico City. NASCAR VP of Event Experience Michael Verlatti joins the show to discuss what to expect at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
RUNDOWN:
- 0:45 Bowman wreck
- 7:47: Hamlin penalty close call
- 11:25: Elliott penalty reversal
- 17:10: Keselowski speeding discrepancy
- 23:56: Dodge returns to Nascar
- 30:43: New engine dyno at R&D
- 32:58: Mexico City transportation process
- 35:48: Mexico City layout
- 40:35: Rain tires in Mexico
- 45:02: Michael Verlatti joins
- 47:29: Behind the scenes of the Dodge announcement
- 51:06: Verlatti's favorite experience he's created
- 54:27: Pre-Race entertainment
- 57:04: Where do the ideas come from?
- 1:00:04: Fan experience in Mexico
- 1:02:50: Chicago event experience
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