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Les Figueroa from FigSpeed dishes on drag racing on Episode 202

Les Figueroa from FigSpeed dishes on drag racing on Episode 202

FromConversations with Big Rich


Les Figueroa from FigSpeed dishes on drag racing on Episode 202

FromConversations with Big Rich

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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Feb 15, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

FigSpeed honcho, Les Figueroa dishes about drag racing, off-road, and being at “that” level with the big boys. It’s a great listen, plenty of stories to keep you entertained. Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.5:17 – I still have the car that my dad raced and bought in 1970 16:59 – knowing I always loved drag racing, I took the position at Mallory Ignition making minimum wage; about $4.25 an hour             20:32 – all the events I was able to work at, I was also able to race at. The people on the West Coast thought I was an East Coast racer…I never told anyone I was new. 23:48 – so leaving the starting line as close to perfect as possible was the name of the game28:17 – being there for Speed Week was awesome, we stayed at the Speedway Motel by the Brickyard, Mario Andretti’s room was down the hall, and Jeff was next to him, once you were in at that level, it was one big, huge family.34:28 – Our company Fig Speed had a great relationship with Lucas Oil42:51 – I got kicked out for one of the Pedagon Brothers, the thing is, nobody told me I was kicked out, I had to read it in National DragsterSpecial thanks to 4low Magazine and Maxxis Tires for support and sponsorship of this podcast.Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.Support the show
Released:
Feb 15, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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