Dinner with Racers

Steve Hallam is one of the great unsung heroes of the sport. Raised in Liverpool, what began as a career in automotive engineering turned into one of the most prolific careers in motorsport, engineer for teams such as Lotus, McLaren, TRD, Tekno and with drivers that include Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell, Mika Hakkinen, Shane van […]

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

The Snake! Along with previous guests like Don Garlits, Don Prudhomme is one of the pioneers of the modern drag racing scene, coming from modest means in California’s San Fernando valley to one of the staple characters of the NHRA as the series grew. Critical to drag racing history, Don is best known as part […]

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

Kamui Kobayashi is one of the most exciting guests that we had this year. Widely considered one of Japan’s greatest drivers, his career has spanned from Toyota’s Junior program to becoming one of F1’s most insane drivers, to eventually becoming a staple of Toyota Gazoo Racing’s prototype where he’s won Le Mans like 100 times, […]

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

Kamui Kobayashi is one of the most exciting guests that we had this year. Widely considered one of Japan’s greatest drivers, his career has spanned from Toyota’s Junior program to becoming one of F1’s most insane drivers, to eventually becoming a staple of Toyota Gazoo Racing’s prototype where he’s won Le Mans like 100 times, […]

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

Daniel Morad can best be described as a classic example of when talent meets tenacity. A go-kart phenom from Canada, Danie’s career, started on limited funding, has had a multitude of hills and valleys that have seen him go from being a Red Bull junior driver, to street car instructor, then back again to the […]

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

There is, simply put, no character in the sport quite like Alex Sims. Currently a driver for Corvette Racing and the recently crowned IMSA GTD Pro Champion, Alex’s resume between formula cars, prototypes, GT and even Formula E for multiple manufacturers only scratches the surface…. as it’s his existence as one of the quirkiest human […]

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

If you’ve ever watched Formula One on TV, then you’ve probably seen Paul di Resta… first as a driver, then as a commentator, but his career history stems so much further than that. Raised as part of the extended Franchitti family, helping at his father’s nightclub as he tries to earn a living, Paul’s success […]

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

If you listen to Episode 162 you’ve already heard Ben’s story, if you watch “Dinner(s) with Ben Keating” on MotorTrend you get an even further tale…. which is why in this episode we go the other way and just play some fun clips from our most recent recording. With the majority of the recording being […]

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

Re-visiting our MotorTrend episode titled “Dinner(s) with Ben Keating,” the partnership of long-time friends Don Whitaker and Stephen Livesay are a big part of Ben’s success. With Don, now CFO, knowing Ben since Elementary school and Stephen, now COO, holding family church connections that stem to Ben’s childhood, the two present a history and perspective […]

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

Re-visiting our MotorTrend episode titled “Dinner(s) with Ben Keating,” this next episode features the less-edited dinner with Ben and his wife, Kathleen. Long-time college sweethearts, Kathleen tells all on the commitment and sacrifices required throughout the last 30 years, and the toll it took. Dinner was provided by the Victoria Country Club, served at the […]

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

The latest in AE Victory Racing’s roster of empowering women in motorsport, Alana Carter is taking every opportunity she can. Born in rural Canada to a racing family, Alana’s career started at a young age on the local short track scene, where she eventually conned her way into a road racing career by lying about […]

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025

To kick off the “Rising Stars” series of Dinner Bites episodes, we take time with someone long familiar with the DwR and Continental family, Henry Drury. A recipient of the PT Autosport Young Driver scholarship, Henry was able to transform himself from a gamer with aspirations to one day drive, to a frequent contender in […]

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2025

Who would have thought this pair of High School sweethearts from small-town Texas would become YouTube sensations? Well, actually they did… sorta. Meeting at a young age, Aaron Reeves comes from a long line of mechanics, while his wife, Emily, spent her formative years working as a model, living overseas for an extended time as […]

Transcribed - Published: 7 September 2025

One of the most authentic YouTube channels dedicated to streetcar mods, Speed Academy hosts Dave Pratte and Peter Tarach bring a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to add true authenticity to the medium. Long-time writer and journalists in the automotive, and specifically sport compact / tuner world, the Canadian duo decided to start their own […]

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2025

Kristen Lee is a lifelong car nerd who has been solely focused on car journalism ever since her Dad introducer her to model cars. A leader in the modern landscape of automotive writing, Kristen has worked for just about every major car publication out there, now working as both an on-camera host and the Senior […]

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2025

Drew Perlmutter defines authenticity and someone who is true to himself. Learning about motorcycles later in life, Drew quickly jumped all-in to the lifestyle, becoming a vintage bike enthusiast who has gone on rides that range from travelling to the arctic circle, Baja 1000, and beyond. Finding a way to make a living out of […]

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2025

One of the original “Dinner with Racers” guests back in 2015, television personality Rutledge Wood has only grown to new heights, not only continuing in NASCAR and other forms of motorsport, but hosting such shows as Floor is Lava, Hot Wheels Ultimate Challenge and more. BUT NOW he’s a RACER, and that’s why we wanted […]

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025

In our latest “Dinner Bites,” we put out another brief episode with more tales from Patrick Long, who was very involved in the filming of select scenes in the new F1 Movie. Debuting this weekend, F1 The Movie will feature a small storyline with IMSA, and our boy Pat was a big part of it.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

Yes, it’s shameless…. but the future of the show also lives on this sort of thing. Continental Tire is running yet another promo, this time through June, and clicking on the link tells them we sent you, which gives them data that we drive traffic. It doesn’t mean you have to buy anything, they’re not […]

Transcribed - Published: 14 June 2025

Elana Scherr is a long-standing member of the automotive journalism world. She was the first female full-time staff editor at HOT ROD Magazine, and moved from there to editor-in-chief of Roadkill Magazine and Roadkill.com working with David Freiburger, ultimately ending up where she is now as the Senior Editor, Features, at Car and Driver. She’s […]

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

The “Cure NF with Jack” charity is a favorite of Dinner with Racers, notably something Ryan has carried for nearly 15 years. Named after Jack Burke, who was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis (NF) at the age of five, Jack’s father Jake has been an instrumental figure in raising funds and awarenesss for NF ever since. Working […]

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

In the latest installment of “Dinner Bites,” we talk with the legendary Cole Pearn, one of NASCAR’s greatest Crew Chief’s in the modern era. A NASCAR Cup Series champion in 2017, Cole walked away from the sport at the end of 2019, opting to focus on home and family life in his native home of […]

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

Following our video series “Dinner(s) with the Rileys,” currently available on MotorTrend, we offer a series of long-form, less-edited editions of each of our sit downs. Our second is with Bob Riley, along with wife Bea, son Bill, and Bill’s wife Mary…in what would turn out to be Bob Riley’s last recorded interview. A true […]

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

Following our video series “Dinner(s) with the Rileys,” currently available on MotorTrend, we offer a series of long-form, less-edited editions of each of our sit downs. Our second is with Bob Riley, along with wife Bea, son Bill, and Bill’s wife Mary…in what would turn out to be Bob Riley’s last recorded interview. A true […]

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

Following our video series “Dinner(s) with the Rileys,” currently available on MotorTrend, we offer a series of long-form, less-edited editions of each of our sit downs. Our first is with Bill Riley, the son of Bob and Bea Riley, now in his third appearance on DwR. Effectively operating as the main caretaker of the business […]

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

In the second of our new series “Dinner Bites,” we talk with the legendary Patrick Long, who since sitting down with us 10 years ago has gone through some massive career changes, choosing to retire from full-time racing and focusing on an assortment of endeavors, including the growth of Luftgekühlt and Air Water, a series […]

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

In the first of our new series “Dinner Bites,” we take our first crack at shorter form episodes by talking to none other than Andy Lally, who was our first episode when DwR premiered 10 years ago. Retiring from full-time driving in January, Andy has jumped straight into his new career, being named president of […]

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

Celebrating an unbelievable 10 YEARS of “Dinner with Racers” and Continental Tire, Ryan and Sean present a special series of announcements in celebration: from a new series, to a new members-only club, and lots, and lots of more podcasts to come.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

Ricardo Juncos defines the concept of the American Dream. Growing up in Argentina, Ricardo grew up in a family that suffered the economic highs and lows of Argentina’s turbulent times, eventually starting his own shop before moving to America with just the clothes on his back. Overcoming adversity most of us couldn’t fathom, Ricardo has […]

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2025

Ricardo Juncos defines the concept of the American Dream. Growing up in Argentina, Ricardo grew up in a family that suffered the economic highs and lows of Argentina’s turbulent times, eventually starting his own shop before moving to America with just the clothes on his back. Overcoming adversity most of us couldn’t fathom, Ricardo has […]

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2025

The Godfather of modern motorsport broadcasting, Terry Lingner was one of the first hires at ESPN during inception, transforming world of live racing to what we know today. Eventually forming his own production company, Lingner Group Productions, the group covered IndyCar, NASCAR, IMSA, USAC and beyond. Near-and-dear to our hearts is one of Terry’s staple […]

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2025

The Godfather of modern motorsport broadcasting, Terry Lingner was one of the first hires at ESPN during inception, transforming world of live racing to what we know today. Eventually forming his own production company, Lingner Group Productions, the group covered IndyCar, NASCAR, IMSA, USAC and beyond. Near-and-dear to our hearts is one of Terry’s staple […]

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2025

Heralded as “IndyCar’s little brother,” Conor Daly is a veteran of IndyCar driver with a reputation as one of the sport’s ceaseless hustlers. Having driven for all but two teams in the paddock, Conor has jumped from the role of super-sub to full-time and back back, taking multiple podiums and leading the Indianapolis 500 along […]

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2025

Barry Wanser is another staple of behind-the-scenes IndyCar lore. One of the principal members behind Chip Ganassi Racing’s success, Barry started as mechanic with Joe Amato’s NHRA program going back to the early 1990’s, eventually becoming a gearbox mechanic for Ganassi in ChampCar, and eventually elevating himself to today’s role where he not only serves […]

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024

Chad Knaus is one of the biggest names in NASCAR. The Crew Chief behind all seven of Jimmie Johnson’s championships, including five in a row and 81 race wins, Chad is widely recognized as one of the best to ever do it. Currently promoted to the current role of VP of Competition and Hendrick Motorsports, […]

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024

Chad Knaus is one of the biggest names in NASCAR. The Crew Chief behind all seven of Jimmie Johnson’s championships, including five in a row and 81 race wins, Chad is widely recognized as one of the best to ever do it. Currently promoted to the current role of VP of Competition and Hendrick Motorsports, […]

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024

Quickly being recognized as one of NASCAR’s top young drivers, Chase Briscoe is coming off of his fourth season in the NASCAR Cup Series, now a proven multi-race winner and 11-time winner in Xfinity. His story, however, comes from his humble roots, having fought for every seat he’s had with no funding, and somehow finding […]

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024

A NASCAR Hall-of-Fame driver, Rusty Wallace’s place in the sport is solidified. The 1989 Cup Champion and founding driver of Roger Penske’s NASCAR organization, Rusty would cut his teeth in the midwestern ASA racing scene alongside other legends like Alan Kulwicki and Mark Martin. Coming up with limited means, he would go on to become […]

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024

Graham Rahal is a staple of the IndyCar series, now entering his 18th season as a driver. Part of the Rahal family, the son of Bobby Rahal has made a name in the sport in his own right, not only taking multiple victories in the series, but working just as hard away from the track […]

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024

Oliver Gavin is synonymous with the dynasty that is Corvette Racing. A graduate of European junior formula racing, Oliver’s largest success came in American sportscar racing, eventually becoming part of GM and their staple Corvette program, where he’d enjoy a multi-decade career that won just about everything: Daytona, LeMans, a million championships, you name it. […]

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2024

Renger van der Zande is one of the most likable guys in the IMSA paddock. A staple of prototype racing, Renger’s journeyman path to the top has seen no shortage of challenges, from insurmountable debt to using his side businesses as a means to get himself back in the sport. Somehow he’s made it all […]

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2024

Laurens Vanthoor is one of the current greats in sportscar racing. Having just won the World Endurance Championship, Laurens is a top-race for Porsche, currently racing with Penske in the LMDh prototype category. Growing up in Belgium, Laurens’ career has spanned from running with several current star in European junior ranks, to becoming a factory […]

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2024

Mike Rockenfeller has quietly risen to become one of the most celebrated racers in all of sportscar. Growing up in rural Germany with limited means, Mike was the quintessential successful junior racer with limited means, eventually finding his way onto the Porsche factory driver roster, then Audi, and now Ford. Mike has literally won everything […]

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2024

Mike Rockenfeller has quietly risen to become one of the most celebrated racers in all of sportscar. Growing up in rural Germany with limited means, Mike was the quintessential successful junior racer with limited means, eventually finding his way onto the Porsche factory driver roster, then Audi, and now Ford. Mike has literally won everything […]

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2024

Max Angelelli is IMSA’s favorite lunatic. Seriously, he’s insane. That’s all you need to know. Growing up in Italy and coming up through European junior racing, Max found success in America throughout the 1990’s and 2000’s in American sportscar racing, capitalizing on his opportunities to become a multi-time winner at Daytona as well as IMSA/Grand-Am […]

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2024

A staple of 1980s and 1990s sportscar racing, Juan Fangio II is one of the greats of IMSA GTP racing. The nephew of Juan Manuel Fangio, one of Formula One’s greatest, Fangio II embarked on a career unique to himself, and carving a path that you’d never expect given his namesake. One of the greats […]

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2024

Tony Kanaan is a modern legend of IndyCar racing. Enjoying a career that spanned across four decades, the 2004 IndyCar champion became synonymous with hard luck at the Indianapolis 500 before finally taking the checkered flag after years of trying. A longtime fan favorite, Tony’s real story begins off the track with his father, making […]

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2024

Tony Kanaan is a modern legend of IndyCar racing. Enjoying a career that spanned across four decades, the 2004 IndyCar champion became synonymous with hard luck at the Indianapolis 500 before finally taking the checkered flag after years of trying. A longtime fan favorite, Tony’s real story begins off the track with his father, making […]

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2024