74 min listen
The Petty's Unstoppable 67 (w/ Eric Estepp!)
The Petty's Unstoppable 67 (w/ Eric Estepp!)
ratings:
Length:
63 minutes
Released:
Jun 23, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The 1967 NASCAR Grand National season dawned like any other with great anticipation that drivers and teams would find their places within the win column and bid for the season-long championship. Among those that drove Fords, Mercury's, Chryslers, Dodges and Plymouths were the stars that fans loved and admired. They were sure their favorites would emerge best and take the coveted crown by season's end. When the season began, no one had any idea the Petty's would ultimately win 27 of 48 races and take the championship going away. It was a magical year for the team from Level Cross, N.C. and even Richard Petty, crew chief Dale Inman and engine builder Maurice Petty were surprised by their own incredible success. Ben White and guest analyst Eric Estepp discuss the Petty's and their incredible 1967 season as well as the 1966 Plymouth Belvedere that carried Richard to the best year of his 32-year career. They also look back at the origins of the No. 67 in NASCAR in podcast No. 67 of "A Lifetime in NASCAR.Give "A Lifetime in NASCAR" a listen for some interesting information on this week's podcast.
Released:
Jun 23, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (76)
Ben & Aaron's Good Luck Charms for Drivers - A Lifetime in NASCAR Podcast Episode 5: In episode 5, the boys take a trip back to Atlanta, when it was called the Atlanta International Raceway, and fittingly they talk the history of the No. 5 car. Also in this episode is a funny look at Ben and Aaron’s good luck and bad luck stories about drivers, in which Aaron claims credit for everything good Jamie McMurray has ever done. by A Lifetime in Motorsports