Episode 51 -- Darlington Raceway President Kerry Tharp has an announcement

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Episode 51 -- Darlington Raceway President Kerry Tharp has an announcement

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Jul 24, 2019

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In this very special episode, Darlington Raceway President Kerry Tharp sits down with hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid for an announcement nearly ten years in the making.

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Jul 24, 2019

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At The Scene Vault Podcast, we're all about NASCAR history, all the time. Our interview guests shed new light on their lives and careers each and every week, and hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid draw on their long careers in and around the sport to provide expert analysis and commentary. New episodes drop every Wednesday at 6 a.m. Eastern.

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EPISODE 013 -- BOBBY ALLISON Part 1: NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison joins host Rick Houston to talk about his rivalry with Darrell Waltrip and the matter of his 85th win. Rick and co-host Steve Waid discuss that controversy and another involving NASCAR icon Richard Petty. by The Scene Vault Podcast
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EPISODE 008 -- BUD MOORE Part 2: The show returns with the second of a three-part interview with NASCAR Hall of Famer Bud Moore. With co-host Steve Waid not around, Racer magazine's Kelly Crandall steps in to discuss Moore and his story of a long-ago riot at Asheville-Weaverville.... by The Scene Vault Podcast
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EPISODE 015 -- BOBBY ALLISON Part 2: Rick Houston sits down with NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison to chat about controversies surrounding the 1981 and 1982 Daytona 500s, as well as his own outlook on life in the face of unspeakable tragedy. Co-host Steve Waid is also on hand to break... by The Scene Vault Podcast
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EPISODE 004 — JUNIOR JOHNSON Part 1: Rick Houston discusses Junior Johnson’s first-class selection into the NASCAR Hall of Fame with the iconic NASCAR figure himself, as well as the impact his moonshine hauling had on his career as a NASCAR driver and his victory in the 1960 Daytona 500.... by The Scene Vault Podcast
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EPISODE 002 — DAVID PEARSON Part 1: Rick Houston interviews David Pearson with commentary from Steve Waid by The Scene Vault Podcast
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Episode 29 -- Terry Labonte talks the 1984 NASCAR Championship, and Rick Mast fills in for Steve Waid.: Terry Labonte discusses a behind-the-scenes story of his 1984 Winston Cup championship season, as well as teaming up with both Junior Johnson and Hendrick Motorsports. Host Rick Houston is joined by super-sub co-host Rick Mast, and they discuss the... by The Scene Vault Podcast
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Episode 31 -- The 1990 Daytona 500, Derricke Cope, Kirk Shelmerdine, Rusty Wallace & Barry Dodson: Derrike Cope and Kirk Shelmerdine stand as polar opposites in this week's episode of The Scene Vault Podcast. Cope, of course, scored one of the biggest upsets in NASCAR history when he took the win in the 1990 Daytona 500, while Shelmerdine,... by The Scene Vault Podcast
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EPISODE 010 -- NED JARRETT Part 1: Two-time NASCAR champion and legendary broadcaster Ned Jarrett takes host Rick Houston back to the weekend he had to race to cover a hot check, during which he sustained a fairly gruesome injury to his hands. Jarrett also harkens back to a heated... by The Scene Vault Podcast
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Episode 40 -- Bill Elliott, Winston Million, 212+MPH at Talladega, Stroker Ace and more. Part 2: Bill Elliott rememberers his legendary Winston Million win at Darlington, 212.809 mph at Talladega and the controversial 1987 edition of The Winston all-star race. Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid also discuss a recent treasure find — a Grand... by The Scene Vault Podcast
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Episode 24 -- Buddy Parrot talks DiGard Racing, Darrell Waltrip and repossessing an engine, Part 2: Buddy Parrott parts ways with former team DiGard Racing and driver Darrell Waltrip in this episode of The Scene Podcast, and then has good friend Robert Yates attempt to repossess Richard Petty's engine the day before his legendary 200th NASCAR... by The Scene Vault Podcast
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Episode 20 -- Ricky Rudd, on-track run-ins, Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, J.D. Stacy, Steve Waid. Part 1: Ricky Rudd remembers his early NASCAR career, as well as his notorious 1984 Busch Clash accident and on-track run-ins with Dale Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon. Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then break down a very memorable quote from Rudd and the... by The Scene Vault Podcast
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EPISODE 012 -- NED JARRETT Part 3: NASCAR Hall of Famer Ned Jarrett concludes his three-part interview with memories of interviewing President Ronald Reagan and his call at the end of the 1993 Daytona 500, won by his own son, Dale. Co-host Steve Waid remembers the Reagan interview, and... by The Scene Vault Podcast
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EPISODE 006 -- JUNIOR JOHNSON Part 2: SCENE VAULT: Co-host Steve Waid returns, and remembers his best friend, Tom Higgins. Steve and host Rick Houston discuss Junior Johnson's momentous connection between NASCAR and RJ Reynolds and the near-firing of Darrell Waltrip in favor of Dale... by The Scene Vault Podcast
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Episode 19 -- Rusty Wallace Part 3, Bill France, Jr., Wallace's 1988 Bristol Crash & 1979 Championship Battle.: SV: Host Rick Houston is joined by longtime friend Dennis Punch to discuss a poignant encounter between Rusty Wallace and Bill France Jr., as well as Wallace’s 1988 crash at Bristol. They also break down the 1979 championship battle between Richard... by The Scene Vault Podcast
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Episode 47 -- Ray Evernham Part 3, Team Ownership and breaking up the band: In the third and final installment of our interview with Ray Evernham, he talks the team's dominance, a fight with a fan, his split with Jeff Gordon and the trials and triumphs of team ownership. Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then tackle some of... by The Scene Vault Podcast
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Episode 41 -- In Part 3 of this series, Rick and Bill Elliott talk 1992, 2nd chances and an All-Star Race.: Bill Elliott returns for a third and final installment of his conversation with Rick Houston. They cover the roller coaster 1992 season, Elliott’s decision to form his own team and career rebirth with Ray Evernham. Then, Rick and co-host Steve Waid... by The Scene Vault Podcast
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Episode 22 -- Christmas Special with Morgan Shepherd, Marc Garrow, Loren Lanter, PARC Workshop: Host Rick Houston joins Morgan Shepherd for his annual Christmas charity trip to the PARC Workshop in Stuart, Virginia. Included on the show are PRN's Mark Garrow; Loren Lanter, a longtime friend of Shepherd's; and Laura Layman, director of the PARC... by The Scene Vault Podcast
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Episode 61 -- Donnie Allison Part 2: Donnie Allison returns for the second of a three-installment interview, and this week, he discusses his tenure with DiGard Racing that nearly derailed his career for good. He also remembers going toe-to-toe with NASCAR at Charlotte and Atlanta, over... by The Scene Vault Podcast
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Episode 37 -- Lyndon Amick, getting into NASCAR, the National Guard, sim racing with Dale Jr.: Former Busch Series driver Lyndon Amick sits down with host Rick Houston for an extraordinary conversation that ranges from the difficulties of getting started in the sport to joining the National Guard and a deployment to Afghanistan. He remembers an... by The Scene Vault Podcast
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Episode 51 -- Darlington Raceway President Kerry Tharp has an announcement

Episode 51 -- Darlington Raceway President Kerry Tharp has an announcement

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