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The Racing Writer's Podcast

JB15 Network
NASCAR
Dodge
Craftsman Truck Series
Geared For Life
Jeff Gordon
Personal Growth
Racing Family Dynamics
Mental Health In Sports
Mindset
Monster Jam
Xfinity Series
Arca
Trophies and Scars
Autism Awareness
NHRA Drag Racing
Drag Racing
Motorsports
Imposter Syndrome
ARCA Menards Series
Bill Mcanally Racing

Racer Magazine's Kelly Crandall brings stories and interviews from drivers and personalities from NASCAR, NHRA, and more.

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Latest Episodes

Alexis DeJoria started the NHRA Funny Car season in a brand-new environment with new people, resources, and cars around her. But as the NHRA Countdown has arrived, DeJoria explains how all the work has the JCM Racing team on the verge of something bi... more

B.J. McLeod has it all right now between the success of his race team on the NASCAR track and the opening of his new roller coaster. McLeod returns to the podcast to discuss the best season Live Fast Motorsports has had since its inception; being a c... more

Ida Zetterstrom finally had her dream come true this time a year ago when she made her NHRA Top Fuel debut. She returns to the podcast to discuss what it has been like since; the struggle watching racing go on without her; being at the track for her ... more

Ty Dillon has been the belle of the ball with the NASCAR in-season tournament. Dillon joins the show to explain how he and Kaulig Racing have capitalized on the attention; staying relevant in the series; the fight for relevancy in his career; the pat... more

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Recent Guests

Alexis DeJoria
A badass funny car driver at NHRA, known for her dynamic racing skills and team leadership.
JCM Racing
Episode: Ep. 336 | Alexis DeJoria
Ida Zetterstrom
NHRA Top Fuel driver who moved from Europe to compete in the U.S.
Episode: Ep. 334 | Ida Zetterström
Ty Dillon
NASCAR driver currently racing for Kaulig Racing
Kaulig Racing
Episode: Ep. 333 | Ty Dillon
Will Brown
Reigning Australian Supercars Champion and NASCAR driver
Kaulig Racing
Episode: Ep. 332 | Will Brown
Elon Werner
Creator of Drag Race Bracket Bonanza
Episode: Ep. 330 | Elon Werner (DRBB)
Charles Denike
Crew chief for Bubba Wallace and the number 23 team at 2311 Racing
2311 Racing
Episode: Ep. 329 | Charles Denike
Lyn St. James
First woman to win the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year award, motorsports icon, co-founder of Women in Motorsports North America
Women in Motorsports North America
Episode: Ep. 328 | Lyn St. James
Antron Brown
Owner, driver of AB Motorsports and NHRA Top Fuel Competition
AB Motorsports
Episode: Ep. 327 | Antron Brown
Katherine Legge
Professional race car driver making her debut in the NASCAR Cup Series
Live Fast Motorsports
Episode: Ep. 326 | Katherine Legge

Host

Kelly Crandall
Kelly Crandall is a seasoned motorsports journalist with extensive experience in covering NASCAR and NHRA events. She brings deep industry knowledge and a passion for storytelling, offering listeners a unique perspective from within the racing world.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 192 ratings
  • Nice variety

    Kelly does a great job covering all types of topics related to racing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SeizeTheDay24
    United States6 months ago
  • The Best

    The best interviewer in NASCAR by far

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kubota63
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great racing podcast

    Kelly does a great job on varying interviews. She has eclectic guests throughout motorsports. Most interest me (some don’t necessarily)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    poker 5
    United Statesa year ago
  • Mij

    Do a good job, enjoy your pod!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MIJ BRS
    United States3 years ago
  • Want to increase your NASCAR IQ? Listen to this podcast

    Kelly Crandall has so many interesting interviews across so many areas of NASCAR, it’s mind-blowing. Anything you could want to know about NASCAR and the people involved… you’ll learn it eventually, if you listen regularly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cheeezitz
    United States4 years ago

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The host's interviewing style is often noted as engaging and informative, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the episodes.
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Ep. 336 | Alexis DeJoria
Q: What are your expectations for the countdown?
Top eight would be great and aiming for a win would be the ultimate goal before the season ends.
Ep. 335 | B.J. McLeod
Q: How's it going? How is it right now?
It's going really good despite some challenges, and this has been the most successful year for Live Fast.
Ep. 334 | Ida Zetterström
Q: What does the rest of this year look like for you?
We hope to be in Brainerd and Indy next, and we're trying to work towards a full season in 2026.
Ep. 334 | Ida Zetterström
Q: What stands out about the NHRA life and community?
It's a great question. The fans feel the same, and the experience is homey, but the promotion of drivers here is much more supportive than in Europe.
Ep. 334 | Ida Zetterström
Q: How is it when you're watching other people race and you're not racing?
It's incredibly hard, especially knowing I should be out there full time and it's just the money missing.

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1. Alexis DeJoria
2. Ida Zetterstrom
3. Ty Dillon
4. Will Brown
5. Elon Werner
6. Charles Denike
7. Lyn St. James
8. Antron Brown

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