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Redhead Racing Radio returns with a revamped show format, new content and our first interview. NASCAR on FOX reporter Alan Cavanna joins us to talk about his path to becoming a NASCAR TV reporter. He shares about his own racing career, which NASCAR Cup Series champion he grew up competing against and his success as a racer. We learn about the steps he took to get into the NASCAR industry, how he broke rules to get the job done in the garage and his big breakthrough with a local news story about Jeremy Mayfield. As one of the few media members allowed at the race track currently, we hear what it's like covering a race with limited people in attendance. Plus, Alan, a graduate of Syracuse University and Andrew, a student at Arizona State University trade blows about their rival journalism schools. Lastly, hear the funny story about he connected with his wife, CNN correspondent Dianne Gallagher. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

NASCAR is back and the first rendition of Wednesday night NASCAR racing produced plenty of drama. Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland come to you the morning after to discuss Chase Elliott v.s. Kyle Busch, plead why the sport needs a strong rivalry right now and debate NASCAR's decision not to penalize Elliott. What made NASCAR's first modern attempt at a scheduled weeknight race a success? The guys dissect the factors including the track, race length, day vs night racing, an inverted lineup, plus more  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

Ahead of NASCAR's return at Darlington Raceway this Sunday, Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland continue telling their stories about how they started working in NASCAR. Today, the duo covers their first official gigs working in the sport, their first driver interviews and earning the respect of those competitors. Plus, they recall milestone moments in their young careers including Andrew making a live appearance on NBC's race broadcast in 2017 and the day at Dover that launched Jason's career. These tales along with more stories about Andrew hosting a press conference at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Jason interviewing Brad Keselowski while walking down the Charlotte Motor Speedway frontstretch, and how they met each other in 2017. If you aspire to work in NASCAR one day, this is a must-listen as Andrew and Jason discuss how they accomplished that feat.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

While awaiting NASCAR's return, Andrew Kurland and Jason Schultz take the opportunity to reminisce and tell stories about how they started working in NASCAR as kids. Learn how they both started creating racing content at age 12, conducted their original interviews with drivers, and started making a career for themselves in the sport. Plus, find out how Andrew discovered Carl Edwards' special talent on a big news day in 2014, why Clint Bowyer stole Andrew's notes during his first interview, and what Jason did to build a following on Twitter. These stories and more on this all-new episode of Redhead Racing Radio. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

Andrew Kurland and Jason Schultz come to you after Andrew's big weekend at Phoenix Raceway that included introducing the Xfinity Series field, riding on the track during pace laps and getting a sneak peek at NASCAR's championship weekend plans for Phoenix. He dishes on his experiences and all that he learned while at the track. Plus, he and Jason discuss NASCAR hosting a Super Bowl-esque championship week, rotating the title race, how to create epic driver introductions, elevating the Xfinity and Truck Series, and drivers thinking about Andrew while in their cars.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland react to Sunday's race at Auto Club Speedway by praising the quality of racing throughout the day, wondering what could have provided a more entertaining finish and pleading for drivers to show more excitement after winning. Plus, they debate whether tire and pit strategy or cautions and late restarts make for a more compelling conclusion to a race. They dive deep into why old surfaces produce better racing and the mistakes race tracks have made when it comes to that over the last decade. Andrew is headed to Phoenix Raceway this weekend to interview Hailie Deegan, Jimmie Johnson and more, plus introduce the Xfinity Series field during driver introductions. Jason prepares him with what to exactly say and ask.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

Andrew Kurland returns from his first trip to Las Vegas Motor Speedway to share his experiences at the track and out on the town. Jason Schultz joins him to breakdown the entertaining racing from Las Vegas, ask Andrew about his driver interviews from the weekend with Ross Chastain, Ryan Blaney and more, debate whether Chevrolet and Jimmie Johnson are 'back' after two races in 2020, and make a call for more youth success in the Cup Series this season.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland return from DAYTONA 500 weekend at Daytona International Speedway to share their experiences, discuss the weekend of racing and react to Ryan Newman's terrifying crash and the aftermath. While in Daytona, Jason and Andrew relive their time together that included trips to both Victory Lane and Waffle House. Andrew shares what Monday's post-race scene was like just minutes after Newman's last-lap accident. Lastly, they discuss Ross Chastian filling in for Newman at Las Vegas and Andrew heading to Las Vegas for the very first time. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland return for a new season of Redhead Racing Radio. They update their lives after the off-season including graduating college, attending a Supercross race and more. After a wild finish to the Busch Clash, they discuss the current state of superspeedway racing, the future of the exhibition race and the last man standing battle to the finish. Lastly, they look ahead to the DAYTONA 500 and preview the biggest storylines leading into the Great American Race.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

Podcasting is harder than it sounds sometimes, and Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland have their fair share of mess-ups. To conclude this season of Redhead Racing Radio, they reflect back and laugh at many blooper moments from throughout the year. Tweet them your favorite: @HeyJasonSchultz and @AndrewKurlandTV  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

Andrew Kurland returns from championship weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway and joins Jason Schultz to discuss the final race weekend of 2019. They discuss Kyle Busch winning his second Cup Series title, a disappointing championship race, Busch's lack of emotion, an epic Xfinty Series title race, Richard Childress in Victory Lane, favorite moments and races of 2019, a season of fights, having  a positive vs realistic mindset, and share their hopes for the 2020 season.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

It's championship week and Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland cover all the pressing storylines heading into the season finale. After a lackluster Phoenix race, they discuss if moving the title race from Homestead-Miami to Phoenix in 2020 is the right move and Denny Hamlin's game seven moment. Looking ahead to the weekend, they explain why Homestead-Miami never plays favorites, how having three cars going for the title impacts Joe Gibbs Racing and what Kevin Harvick's past Championship 4 history should tell us. Plus, they look at Justin Allgaier's opportunity to run for the Xfinity Series championship and Ross Chastain competing for the Truck Series title before sharing their championship picks and debating whether it's easier to follow along with a race at the track or on TV.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

With two races remaining in the NASCAR season, Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland break down everything from Texas Motor Speedway. They discuss Andrew's time at the track, the variety of leaders, the race length, whether the traction compound helped or hurt the competition, Kevin Harvick coming alive, Denny Hamlin's chances to make the Championship 4, whether Round of 8 winners have an advantage in the championship race, a predictable final four, and how Phoenix will preview next year's title race this weekend.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

Jason returns from spending Truck Series Saturday at Martinsville Speedway to explain why it was one of the best races he has ever seen in-person before he and Andrew discuss everything from the Cup Series race on Sunday. They debate why it wasn't a classic short-track race, whether lead changes are necessary for a good race and if NASCAR was correct in choosing an aero package more suited for intermediate tracks rather than short tracks. Plus, they breakdown Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano's fight, if anyone will beat race winner Martin Truex Jr. or his Joe Gibbs Racing teammates for the championship and why Kevin Harvick is quietly the most consistent driver heading to Texas.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

The NASCAR Playoffs Round of 8 is set and Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland debate how they think the next three races will unfold. They discuss Chase Elliott knocking out Brad Keselowski, Elliott's past two seasons in this round and potential for a title run, Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson racing  as possible spoilers, Denny Hamlin having his best season ever, how Kevin Harvick will perform , and whether Kyle Busch will come alive as a top championship threat.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

Andrew returns from Dover International Speedway and joins Jason to share the most interesting moments from his race weekend including Clint Bowyer and a llama; Kyle Larson and a Rubix's Cube; and cool views around the track. Then, they debate the frustration of drivers and the industry after a lackluster NASCAR Cup Series race that featured very little passing, cars running nearly wide-open and a lack of action. This discussion includes NASCAR's decision to use the same aero package in 2020, major changes coming for 2021 and cutting costs for teams. The episode finishes with a preview of Talladega and expectations for the wild card playoff race.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

Jason is back from the wild race at the Charlotte ROVAL to discuss everything he did and saw at the track before he and Andrew cover the dramatic elimination race. They'll talk Chase Elliott's epic comeback, Ryan Newman's elimination, Alex Bowman vs Bubba Wallace, the ROVAL IndyCar test, the unfairness of playoff points in the Round of 12, the potential for upsets and predictions for the next round of the playoffs.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland cover all that went down at Richmond including Martin Truex Jr. emerging as the top dog at Joe Gibbs Racing, another good run for Bubba Wallace and Ryan Newman putting himself in position to advance. Then the attention turns to Charlotte Motor Speedway and the ROVAL, where they relive memories from last year including the epic finish, tight points battle and Jason's phone falling into the wall. They predict a wild race and who will be eliminated from the playoffs on Sunday.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland cover the first weekend of the playoffs at Las Vegas, discussing Kyle Busch's struggles and frustration, why we need more personalities like him, an aggressive Daniel Suarez, William Byron winning big, Ryan Newman's chances to advance. Plus, the need for an iconic championship trophy, excitement for the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL and Jason's Mario Kart fail.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message

After Indianapolis and ahead of the NASCAR Playoffs, Jason Schultz and Andrew Kurland cover Paul Menard's surprise retirement, Matt DiBenedetto's big break, Bubba Wallace's impressive run, the Xfinity Series being more entertaining than Cup at Indy, bold playoff predictions, why Chase Elliott will make the Championship 4 and how three Joe Gibbs Racing cars will advance to Homestead before sharing their playoff grids.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/redheadracingradio/message