Driver Interviews

shelbydragracer · 04-10-2021, 10:15 PM

I have been catching up on the interviews, after we got home. They are very enjoyable to watch. I am always interested in race cars and the history. Very well done, and a big thanks for doing them.

HR9121 · 04-10-2021, 10:22 PM

Nice job on the interviews Bobby and I enjoy the podcast also. Keep it coming!

Average Joe · 04-11-2021, 08:30 AM

Sure wish NHRA did this at the national. A good way to fill air time while cleaning up the track instead of old and outdated videos that they play now.

Billy Nees · 04-11-2021, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

Sure wish NHRA did this at the national. A good way to fill air time while cleaning up the track instead of old and outdated videos that they play now.

That would involve hiring a Frey or a Bloom or a Kepner (or a Fazio) who knew the people and knew how to ask the right questions to do a good interview. Besides, we're not that interesting.
Could you imagine Tony Ped doing a "Sportsman" interview?

HR9121 · 04-11-2021, 09:21 AM

Joe Castello does these interviews at National events but you have to go to Facebook or YouTube to see them. Unfortunately they are never seen by the the average person but Joe does a good job trying to promote sportsman especially Stock and SS.

ss125h · 04-11-2021, 10:05 AM

Great job Bob !!! really enjoyed the interviews. Also have been enjoying your podcasts, please keep it up. If u can, please bring some decals & t-shirts to the div 1 race at the grove. Thanks, Glen H 1257 stk

Carguy49 · 04-11-2021, 11:38 AM

Rather than like each video, I thought I should comment on this concept.

The racers are what Class Racing is all about. If it wasn't for the drivers the cars would not be at each event. The interviews give all of us some insight to what makes the drivers choose class racing.

My favorite car that has been done is Dick Lux's 64 Comet. What a statement that car makes. God Bless Dick and his car.

A very close second is Brent Kopejtka's 86 Charger. Took out some heavy hitters on his way to a victory.

Thank You Bobby for doing these. Joe Castello does a great job, also.

Carguy49 · 04-12-2021, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

That would involve hiring a Frey or a Bloom or a Kepner (or a Fazio) who knew the people and knew how to ask the right questions to do a good interview. Besides, we're not that interesting.
Could you imagine Tony Ped doing a "Sportsman" interview?

That would require NHRA caring about the sportsman racer.

Tony can barely handle the job he has now, he wouldn't know where to start an interview with a non-pro racer.

340Cuda · 04-13-2021, 11:34 AM

Ron,
As mentioned, go to Youtube and search for "Attention in the Pits" you will find about 35 driver interviews done by NHRA Announcer Joe Costello.
Bill

Bobby Fazio · 04-13-2021, 05:58 PM

"4-Speed Johnny" McLaughlin is a fan favorite with his unique choice of cool cars. Who wouldn't like to rip some gears in a 383 Roadrunner or cruise down the track in the classy grocery-getter wagon? Either option is sure to draw attention in the pits as well as on the racetrack. On top of that, John is quite the generous chef who whips up some amazing dinners for his pit neighbors at the end of a busy race day! I weaseled my way in to a hearty meal and I definitely recommend the potatoes...

04-10-2021, 10:15 PM	#1
shelbydragracer Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 6 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Driver Interviews I have been catching up on the interviews, after we got home. They are very enjoyable to watch. I am always interested in race cars and the history. Very well done, and a big thanks for doing them.

04-10-2021, 10:22 PM	#2
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: Driver Interviews Nice job on the interviews Bobby and I enjoy the podcast also. Keep it coming! __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

04-11-2021, 08:30 AM	#3
Average Joe Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 33 Likes: 17 Liked 18 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Driver Interviews Sure wish NHRA did this at the national. A good way to fill air time while cleaning up the track instead of old and outdated videos that they play now.

04-11-2021, 09:21 AM	#5
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: Driver Interviews Joe Castello does these interviews at National events but you have to go to Facebook or YouTube to see them. Unfortunately they are never seen by the the average person but Joe does a good job trying to promote sportsman especially Stock and SS. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

04-11-2021, 10:05 AM	#6
ss125h Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 213 Likes: 55 Liked 80 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Driver Interviews Great job Bob !!! really enjoyed the interviews. Also have been enjoying your podcasts, please keep it up. If u can, please bring some decals & t-shirts to the div 1 race at the grove. Thanks, Glen H 1257 stk

04-11-2021, 11:38 AM	#7
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,978 Likes: 2,469 Liked 2,946 Times in 708 Posts	Re: Driver Interviews Rather than like each video, I thought I should comment on this concept. The racers are what Class Racing is all about. If it wasn't for the drivers the cars would not be at each event. The interviews give all of us some insight to what makes the drivers choose class racing. My favorite car that has been done is Dick Lux's 64 Comet. What a statement that car makes. God Bless Dick and his car. A very close second is Brent Kopejtka's 86 Charger. Took out some heavy hitters on his way to a victory. Thank You Bobby for doing these. Joe Castello does a great job, also. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

04-13-2021, 11:34 AM	#9
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,671 Likes: 3,859 Liked 801 Times in 338 Posts	Re: Driver Interviews Ron, As mentioned, go to Youtube and search for "Attention in the Pits" you will find about 35 driver interviews done by NHRA Announcer Joe Costello. Bill

04-13-2021, 05:58 PM	#10
Bobby Fazio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ Posts: 1,468 Likes: 1,448 Liked 4,365 Times in 501 Posts	Re: Driver Interviews "4-Speed Johnny" McLaughlin is a fan favorite with his unique choice of cool cars. Who wouldn't like to rip some gears in a 383 Roadrunner or cruise down the track in the classy grocery-getter wagon? Either option is sure to draw attention in the pits as well as on the racetrack. On top of that, John is quite the generous chef who whips up some amazing dinners for his pit neighbors at the end of a busy race day! I weaseled my way in to a hearty meal and I definitely recommend the potatoes... __________________ '65 Mustang SS/L & L/SA DriverInterviews.com \| App.DragInsights.com