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The Toby Christie Show

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Long-time NASCAR journalist Toby Christie interviews a wide range of personalities from the world of motorsports. This podcast is a TobyChristie.com Production.
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Treyten Lapcevich had an absolutely dominating year during the 2023 NASCAR Pinty's Series season as he won seven races, led more laps than anyone in series history, and claimed the championship. However, the future for the 19-year-old is in question, and funding is the main reason why. Lapcevich talks about his 2023 season, the upcoming Snowball Derby, which he hopes to impress in to open the eyes of car owners and sponsors in the United States, and his bitter rivalry with former teammate Marc-Antoine Camirand. This is an excellent discussion.
In episode five of the Lucky Dog Podcast, Jesse Little is joined by quintessential underdog racer Tommy Joe Martins. In this final episode of season one of The Lucky Dog Podcast, Jesse has a great chat with Tommy Joe. Topics discussed in this episode include: -How do underdogs approach a race weekend? -Not having a full arsenal of fresh tires, is actually freeing? -Smaller teams can take wild gambles in an effort to slay Goliath. -Tommy Joe talks about moving into being a team that has really fast cars each week. Sit back and relax as Jesse and Tommy Joe lay down NASCAR underdog facts for more than an hour.
In this episode The Lucky Dog Podcast, Jesse Little is joined by his BJ McLeod Motorsports teammate Stefan Parsons. The two drivers have great rapport as they had a similar upbringing as sons of former NASCAR Cup Series drivers, and both drivers cut their teeth in the short track ranks. This episode, Jesse shines the light on Parsons, another true underdog racer in NASCAR. Topics discussed in this show include: -Stefan feeling fortunate growing up as Phil Parsons' kid. -Television misses a lot of the struggle of the underdogs. -Making the most out of having the least resources. -Other drivers who have influenced Stefan Parsons to this point in his career. All of that and a ton more in this super-full show with Jesse Little and Stefan Parsons.
In this episode of The Lucky Dog Podcast, Jesse Little is joined by up and coming NASCAR driver Ryan Vargas. Vargas has gained notoriety by pushing the limits of JD Motorsports equipment to great finishes, and he has also gained fame through a sponsorship with TikTok as well as his love of Chicken Nuggies. Jesse places the spotlight on Vargas, who Jesse feels is a true grinder in the NASCAR world. Topics covered include: -The path to the NASCAR National Series for Vargas through Rev Racing. -Vargas finding a way to keep his driving career going with late model racing in Irwindale, Hickory and Anderson. -How Ryan Vargas thought he was washed up at the age of 18. -Different dynamics of racing in the South East compared to the West Coast. All of that, and so much more in this information packed episode. Learn more about a true underdog in NASCAR in Ryan Vargas in this episode of The Lucky Dog Podcast.
Here is the official episode 1 of The Lucky Dog Podcast with Jesse Little. In this episode, Jesse is once again joined by Mamba Smith as Jesse questions that fans have had about underdog racers over the years. Things covered in this episode include: -What criteria does a driver/team need to meet to be considered an underdog? -Understanding expectations going into the race weekend, knowing you're not in race-winning equipment. -Swallowing pride in an effort to score the best finish possible for your team. Jesse also previews what is to come in the weeks and months to come with The Lucky Dog Podcast.
Underdog NASCAR race car driver Jesse Little takes you behind the scenes into the life of an underfunded driver just trying to make it in the most prolific form of professional motorsports in the United States. In this pilot episode, Little talks to Mamba Smith and lays the foundation for the podcast series, which will provide a platform for underdog racers from all over the NASCAR landscape.