S3E10: Sam Mayer Joins us and Responds to the Kyle Larson Restart Backlash, RBR Facing a Big Problem, IndyCar has Abysmal TV Ratings on Fox
Parker, AJ, and Joshua are joined by Sam Mayer to breakdown the controversial restart. The boys also discuss the latest drama around Formula 1, your feedback to polls, and much more!
Guest: Sam Mayer
Parker Kligerman, AJ, and Joshua dive into the latest buzz in NASCAR and Formula One. Parker kicks things off with a look at the recent NASCAR rule changes, a breakdown of the latest TV ratings, and some speculation on which F1 driver might be on the chopping block. The episode also welcomes special guest Sam Mayer, who shares stories from his impressive Xfinity Series career and talks about his experiences racing against Kyle Larson. The crew also takes a detour into gaming, where Sam reveals his love for Minecraft and Fortnite. Throughout the episode, the hosts mix insightful racing analysis, personal stories, and plenty of humor, giving motorsport fans a fun, well-rounded experience that’s as entertaining as it is informative.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Movie Discussion: Interstellar
04:10 - NASCAR Rule Changes
05:05 - AJ the Controller King and iRacing
07:51 - Poll Results: Unlucky Drivers
13:13 - Poll Results: Favorite Race of the Weekend
14:35 - Poll Results: Championship Race Location
18:02 - Guest Introduction: Sam Mayer
20:01 - The thrill of racing for a win
20:43 - Racing against Kyle Larson
22:56 - Late race restart strategy
24:00 - Frustration with Kyle's restart tactics
27:16 - Fan reactions and mean DMs from social media
29:18 - Gaming preferences
32:58 - Excitement for Martinsville
35:16 - Sim racing and technology
36:19 - Comparing Ford and Chevy race cars
38:10 - Racing Experience with Ford
39:55 - Engine Variations Among Manufacturers
40:42 - Fortnite Gaming Preferences
44:36 - Parker's Flight Simulator Experiences
49:46 - Red Bull's Driver Decisions
55:59 - Driver's Using Grass to Impact Weight Measurement in F1
57:07 - Perez to Formula E?
59:17 - Rahal responds to IndyCar Thermal Club Critique
1:01:32 - Motorsport Viewership Numbers, IndyCar big issues!
1:05:02 - Rally Cars Appreciation
1:07:49 - Marble Racing
1:10:03 - Weekend Race Picks and Outro
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Sam Mayer
NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver
Sam Mayer is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 41 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Haas Factory Team.
