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Rick & Bubba University Podcast

Ep 119 | Dan Parker: The Blind Drag Racer

Rick & Bubba University Podcast

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4.21.1K Ratings

🗓️ 23 April 2022

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

Dan Parker was a lifelong drag racer until 2012, when a catastrophic accident left him completely blind. He felt lost and without purpose. He thought about giving up, but decided that quitting wasn't an option. He then set out to become the world's fastest blind man. He did this first on a custom motorcycle he designed and built; then Dan customized a Corvette that allowed him to drive and reach speeds over 200mph. Hear the inspiring story of Dan Parker on this episode of Rick & Bubba University. Sponsor: Tommy John is here to keep you comfortable. Treat yourself and upgrade to a few pairs of Tommy John underwear in the softest, most breathable fabrics you’ve ever worn. Tommy John obsesses over every little detail and stitch by using proprietary fabrics that perform like nothing you have ever worn before. All of Tommy John’s loungewear and leggings are built for next-level comfort. Whether you’re in the hunt for lounge pants, sleep shorts or lazing-around joggers, Tommy John has you covered. Tommy John is so confident in their underwear that if you don’t love your first pair, you can get a full refund with their Best Pair You’ll Ever Wear Or It’s Free Guarantee. Tommy John, no adjustment needed. Hurry to save 15% on your first order at https://TommyJohn.com/RickBubba! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

The best stories are the ones that are constantly reinvented.

0:06.3

Like new Renault Clio E-Tec 4 Hybrid, a 145 horsepower engine, with up to 550 mile driving

0:13.2

range.

0:14.2

Enjoy its new assertive design and its free Alpine trim, new Renault Clio E-Tec 4 Hybrid.

0:20.5

Same love, new energy.

0:22.8

Internal source based on new Clio E-Tec is free Alpine versus WRTP if your consumption figures

0:28.3

real well, driving results may vary.

0:37.2

Welcome in to another edition of Rick and Bubba University, the podcast, and Bubba, I

0:43.4

know that when you and I started hearing the story that is Dan Parker on the big show,

0:50.5

we were completely blown away by.

0:52.0

Well, Rick, when you talk about breaking speed records in excess of 200 miles an hour,

0:59.3

that's one thing.

1:00.3

Then when you throw in the fact that he cannot see, that really adds some interest to this

1:06.4

story, doesn't it?

1:07.5

It really does.

1:08.5

So let's welcome Dan Parker to Rick and Bubba University, the podcast, Dan.

1:13.1

Thank you for taking time to be with us.

1:15.7

Thank you so much.

1:16.7

I appreciate the invite.

1:17.7

I'm glad that you all got to hold on my story.

1:21.0

Well, and what a story it is, so let's walk through it.

1:26.6

You've always had an interest in racing things with machines, looking over your bow and

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