Bernard Pollard is hooked on NASCAR, and for the last three years, he’s lived the best of both worlds, learning the sport and getting to engage through a partnership with Ally. Pollard opens up about he didn’t expect to be this invested in NASCAR; recalls what initially drew him into wanting to watch a race for the first time; being intrigued by a different kind of athletic competition as a former athlete; becoming a defender of the sport to critics; being on his third iRacing sim rig; being intrigued and amused at how competitive drivers are; wanting to learn everything about the sport through research and video clips; getting other football players interested in racing; what Pollard has seen from the diversity side and NASCAR’s inclusion efforts; what his hope for the future of NASCAR is and his role. Music created by Tony Monge. Buy podcast merchandise here: https://carpys.com/store/The-Racing-Writers-Podcast-Kelly-Crandall-c114796518This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3228370/advertisement