7: Smokey Yunick Pt.1 - Racing's Greatest Cheater is Born
Past Gas
Donut Media
4.9 • 7.2K Ratings
🗓️ 28 October 2019
⏱️ 45 minutes
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It’s time for the story of NASCAR’s greatest cheater, Smokey Yunick! From humble beginnings building a tractor as a child, fighting in WWII, to operating a dubious smuggling operation, Smokey might be the most interesting man in history! This guy lived five lives before he ever stepped foot on a racetrack.
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| 0:00.0 | Hey, how you doing everybody? My name is Nolan. I'm from the Past Gas Podcast by Donut Media. We are an automotive history show. |
| 0:08.0 | This week we're talking about a man named Willie T. Ribs. After blowing three engines, Willie T. Ribs was about to give up on his dream of running in the Indy 500. |
| 0:18.0 | With only hours left to get into the race. His team disassembled the engine, assessed the situation, put the engine back together and tried for a fourth time. |
| 0:27.0 | And you know what? They succeeded. That was the day Willie became part of racing and more importantly American history. |
| 0:34.0 | But why did it take so long for Willie to get the start he deserved? Where did he get his brush attitude? And how did that affect his career? |
| 0:41.0 | And how did he finally become the first African American driver to race in the Indy 500? |
| 0:46.0 | Today on Past Gas, we take a look at the legend of both racing and civil rights, Willie T. Ribs. |
| 0:52.0 | You can find at Past Gas wherever you get your podcasts, Past Gas, check it out. |
| 1:02.0 | Warning, this episode of Past Gas is not safe for work or kids. I don't recommend that you listen to this episode with your kids. |
| 1:10.0 | It's a spooky episode today on Past Gas. It's spooky season. |
| 1:19.0 | Sit down, relax and listen to the story of one of the most notorious cheaters ever in motorsport. Smokey Unic. |
| 1:28.0 | This is one of my favorite subjects ever. I wanted to do this guy on up to speed. |
| 1:33.0 | Since before up to speed. And I'm so stoked about this guy. I know some of the stories but we're going to tell a lot more of that. |
| 1:43.0 | This guy is the f***ing rules. Should I just roll into the... |
| 1:49.0 | Let's roll in. |
| 1:50.0 | Past Gas Podcast is the best car in the world for sports! |
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| 2:03.0 | It'll really help us out and I really appreciate that. So thank you. Alright, now for the show! |
| 2:09.0 | Racing is probably my favorite thing in the world. I love watching it and I love doing it. |
| 2:14.0 | I know. |
| 2:15.0 | But something you realize the more you progress James is that racing isn't all about reaching the finish line before the other guy. |
| 2:22.0 | What? |
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