Hauler Talk

Hauler Talk
Podcast Description
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.
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The podcast covers the intricacies of NASCAR including rule changes, officiating decisions, and logistics, with episodes that explore topics like the 2025 Daytona 500 changes and the evolution of the NASCAR Playoffs presenting a deep dive into the operational side of racing.

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.

Welcome to Hauler Talk, now on the NASCAR YouTube page! Hauler Talk is NASCAR’s new podcast that takes you inside the sport like never before.
Hosts: NASCAR’ Communication Director’s Mike Forde & Amanda Ellis + NASCAR.com’s Nate Ryan
Guest: Chase Brashears, NASCAR Director of Track Services
RUNDOWN:
- (01:00) Joey Logano & Ryan Preece DQ’d after post-race inspection at Talladega
- (10:30) Christopher Bell’s hard hit leads to changes to Talladega’s inside wall
- (13:00) Safety on pit road: No. 77 tire carrier stuck by No. 21
- (20:00) Wreck entering pit road. Can NASCAR do anything to avoid these accidents?
- (25:00) Addressing the “run what you’ve brung” All-Star race controversy
- (44:00) Chase Brashears, Director of NASCAR Track Services explains everything that goes into responding to an on-track incident
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