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2025 NHRA Gatornationals Coverage
I kicked off the 2025 season with a trip to the NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla. There, I interviewed multiple drivers and gave fans in-depth coverage from my vantage point.
2024 NHRA Finals Coverage
I had the opportunity to cover the NHRA Finals in Pomona, Calif., where my coverage included going behind the scenes with two different race teams and getting the low down on a Funny Car and Pro Stock car. I also took an exclusive tour of John Force Racing.
2024 World of Outlaws Coverage
At Williams Grove (Pa.) Speedway, I had the chance to get the ins and outs of a sprint car with 10-time World of Outlaws champion Donny Schatz!
2024 New England Nationals Coverage
I had the opportunity to cover the NHRA New England Nationals in Epping, N.H., which was my first NHRA coverage. Check out my recap and exclusive interviews!
2023 SRX Motor Mile Coverage
On a whim, my wife and I decided to travel to the Superstar Racing Experience event at Motor Mile Speedway. The event provided plenty of content, from a full recap of the event to exclusive driver interviews!
Since 2019, Behind the Catch Fence has been an outlet for motorsports fans to get a different perspective on the biggest stories around the garage area, along with the latest news to keep them informed. The podcast prides itself on offering the best quality interview content, that dives deeper from generic interview questions.
Here you’ll find some of the most recent episodes, along with links to listen!
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Recent Episodes
Ep. 79: TBA
To be announced!
Ep. 78: Aaron Stanfield
NHRA Pro Stock driver Aaron Stanfield hopped on the show to discuss his upcoming battle for the Pro Stock title at the NHRA Finals in Pomona.
Ep. 77: Justin Ashley
Ahead of the NHRA Finals, Top Fuel driver Justin Ashley helped preview the title fight between himself, Antron Brown and others at Pomona.
Ep. 76: Bryce Kenny
Monster Jam driver Bryce Kenny described his unique path to monster trucks and his love for writing and public speaking.
Ep. 75: Ida Zetterström
2024 NHRA Top Fuel rookie Ida Zetterström joined us to discuss her transition to Top Fuel and life in America.
Ep. 74: Kody Swanson
Recently crowned eight-time USAC Silver Crown champion Kody Swanson joined the show to discuss his legendary career, how he got started in racing and more!
Ep. 73: Cannon McIntosh
National Midget driver Cannon McIntosh hopped on the show to discuss his season-to-date in Xtreme Outlaw, POWRi and USAC, some of the keys to his success this season and much more!
Ep. 72: Cam Waters
Repco Supercars driver Cam Waters joined to discuss his rise to the popular Australian series and his recent dabble in NASCAR.
Ep. 71: Larry Dixon Jr.
Four-time U.S. Nationals winner Larry Dixon Jr. joined Behind the Catch Fence to discuss his success and memories at the Big Go!
Ep. 70: Don Garlits
Eight-time U.S. Nationals winner, "Big Daddy" Don Garlits joined Behind the Catch Fence to discuss his hall of fame career at the Big Go and more!
Ep. 69: J.R. Todd
Two-time U.S. Nationals winner J.R. Todd joined to discuss his triumph at the historic event and what makes Indy so special.
Ep. 68: Justin Ashley
SCAG Racing’s Justin Ashley joined the show to discuss his season to-date and the U.S. Nationals.
Ep. 67: Erica Enders
Six-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Erica Enders joined Behind the Catch Fence to discuss the U.S. Nationals and her trials and triumphs at Indy.
Ep. 66: Sammy Swindell
National Sprint Car Hall of Famer Sammy Swindell joined us on episode 66 to discuss his illustrious sprint car career and the Knoxville Nationals.
Ep. 65: Gunnar Jeannette
Episode 65 features features AO Racing Team Principal, Gunnar Jeannette. We discuss the now famous Rexy Porsche, AO Racing's rise to success and more.
Ep. 64: Daryn Pittman
Episode 64 features 2013 World of Outlaws champion Daryn Pittman! We discuss his World of Outlaws career, his detour to run with the PA Posse and much more!
Ep. 63: Gaige Herrera
Episode 63 features defending NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion, Gaige Herrera! We discuss his record-breaking 10th straight NHRA win and more!
Ep. 62: Ryan Hunter-Reay
Episode 62 features 2014 Indianapolis 500 winner, Ryan Hunter-Reay! We discuss his winning move in the 2014 Indy 500, the ramifications of winning it, his outlook on this year and much more.
Ep. 61: Mario Andretti
Episode 61 features 1969 Indianapolis 500 winner and racing legend, Mario Andretti! We discuss the massive hurdles he faced en route to winning the Indy 500, the importance of having his winning car at the Smithsonian and much more!
Ep. 60: Dave Blaney
Episode 60 features National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee Dave Blaney! We discuss his World of Outlaws career, the transition to NASCAR and much more.
Ep. 59: Colin Braun
Episode 59 of Behind the Catch Fence features IMSA star Colin Braun! We discuss his NASCAR career, success in the Rolex 24, his opportunity in IndyCar and much more.
Ep. 58: Kyle Petty
Episode 58 features NBC Analyst and former NASCAR driver Kyle Petty! We discuss his upcoming Charity Ride Across America, the 75th anniversary of the Petty family in NASCAR, his time at SABCO Racing and much more!
Ep. 57: Lance Dewease
Episode 57 features National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee Lance Dewease! We discuss his start in sprint car racing, the difficulty of racing at Williams Grove, the state of sprint car racing and much more!
Ep. 56: Brent Marks
Episode 56 features High Limit Racing driver Brent Marks! We discuss his roots with the PA Posse, his decision to join High Limit Racing, the growth of sprint car racing and much more!
Ep. 55: Justin Ashley
Episode 55 of Behind the Catch Fence features NHRA Top Fuel driver Justin Ashley! We discuss his quick rise to the top of drag racing, his expectations for the season and much more!
Ep. 54: Rico Abreu
Episode 54 of Behind the Catch Fence features High Limit Racing driver Rico Abreu! We discuss his rise to the top of the sport, his decision to join High Limit Racing, the growth of sprint car racing and much more!
Ep. 53: Joey Logano
Episode 53 of Behind the Catch Fence features 2-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano! We discuss what went wrong for him last year and we look ahead to the 2024 Cup Series season!
Ep. 52: Logan Schuchart
Episode 52 of Behind the Catch Fence features full-time World of Outlaws driver Logan Schuchart! We discuss his rise to the World of Outlaws, his PA roots, his historic win in the Eldora Million, the upcoming 2024 season and much more!
Ep. 51: Tony Schumacher
Episode 51 of Behind the Catch Fence features 8-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Tony Schumacher! We discuss his rise to the top of NHRA competition, his dominance in the 2000's, a look at 2024 and much more!
Ep. 50: Donny Schatz
Episode 50 of Behind the Catch Fence features 10-time World of Outlaws champion Donny Schatz! We discuss his rise to the World of Outlaws, the prestige of the Knoxville Nationals, the upcoming 2024 season and much more!
Ep. 49: Mark Martin
Episode 49 of Behind the Catch Fence features 2017 NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee Mark Martin! We discuss the beginnings of Roush Racing, his success (and not so fun moments) in the Rolex 24 at Daytona, what he's up to now and more!
Ep. 48: Takuma Sato
Episode 48 of Behind the Catch Fence features two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato! We discuss his rise to Formula 1, moving to IndyCar, his historic Indy 500 victories, the meaning behind his moto, 'no attack, no chance,' and much more!
Ep. 47: Buddy Kofoid
Episode 47 of Behind the Catch Fence features sprint car driver Buddy Kofoid! We discuss his rise to the top of dirt racing, the magnitude of the Knoxville Nationals & Chili Bowl, his future and much more!
Ep. 46: Jordan Taylor
Episode 46 of Behind the Catch Fence features IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar star Jordan Taylor! We discuss his rise to the top of IMSA, his time working with NASCAR's Garage 56 program, his first NASCAR Cup Series start and much more!
Ep. 45: Ernie Francis Jr., A Rising Force
Episode 45 of of Behind the Catch Fence features Indy NXT driver Ernie Francis Jr! We discuss his unique background in motorsports, how he wound up competing in the SRX, the growth of Force Indy and much more!
Ep. 44: Ron Capps, The Fire Within
Episode 44 of Behind the Catch Fence features three-time NHRA Funny Car champion Ron Capps! We discuss his rise to NHRA fame, the trials he's faced, his upcoming SRX start and much more!
Ep. 43: James Hinchcliffe, A New Chapter
In this episode, we discuss his new role as an NBC Sports analyst, his reaction to Scott McLaughlin's powerful victory in St. Pete, his thoughts on INDYCAR pushing back the new hybrid engine release to 2024, and much more!
Ep. 42: John Force, Lead Foot Legend
16x NHRA Funny Car Champion John Force joins the show for a second time! We discuss the upcoming season, how he's able to find an edge in the cockpit, and his movie review of Spider Man: No Way Home!
Ep. 41: Jade Gurss, Behind the Madness
I sit down with author Jade Gurss on this episode! the former PR rep for Dale Earnhardt Jr details his numerous stories from the Budweiser #8 days, his newest book "Al Unser Jr: A Checkered Past," how he wound up in motorsports, and much more!
Ep. 40: The Next Step with Sting Ray Robb
The newest member of Andretti Autosport joins the show for a second time to discuss his big move in Indy Lights, how he was able to grow throughout the 2021 season, and some not so serious topics like when it’s the right time to play Christmas music!
Ep. 39: Silly Season Update
I go over the latest silly season news in the INDYCAR paddock in this episode! I give my thoughts on the moves that have already happened, and what to look out for in the coming months.
Ep. 38: Laguna Seca Trip Recap
I recap my remarkable weekend covering the INDYCAR race at Laguna Seca, which includes interviewing 8 drivers in an hour, wandering around the track for 20+ miles, exclusive video from walking the grid pre-race, and much more!
Ep. 37: INDYCAR 2021 Finale Recap
I go over the IndyCar season finale in Long Beach, and talk about the BURNING stories from the race! From Alex Palou's championship drive, to Pato O'Ward's bad misfortunes. EXCLUSIVE driver interviews included!
Ep. 36: The Artists’ View with Alex Wakefield
Motorsports artist Alex Wakefield joins the show to discuss his passion for motorsports/art, his work with Willy T. Ribbs, how he figures out a composition for each piece, his thoughts on the state of IndyCar, and much more!
Ep. 35: Through the Eyes of Andretti
The legendary Mario Andretti joins the show for a second time to discuss the intense 2021 Indy 500, Helio Castroneves’ desire for a 4th Indy win, the 2021 IndyCar season to date, and much more!
Ep. 34: The Hinchcliffe Hat Trick
3x special guest, & current IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe joins the show to discuss the latest on the 2021 IndyCar season, an update on how his dogs Lucy & Weller are doing, and his answer to teammate Alexander Rossi’s question!
Ep. 33: Ray Evernham Interview
2018 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee & SRX Co-founder Ray Evernham joins the show! We discuss a number of topics, including his prolific NASCAR career as crew chief for Jeff Gordon, how the SRX came about, some of his fondest Dale Earnhardt stories, and bringing Dodge back to NASCAR in the early 2000’s!
Indy 500 Driver Reveal Special: Stefan Wilson
Andretti Autosport announced a 6th entry in the Greatest Spectacle in Racing on May 4th, and the driver is none other than Stefan Wilson! The former Indy Lights winner chats with me to discuss what all goes into putting together an Indy 500 ride, and much more!
Ep. 32: Tanner Foust Interview
4-time X Games gold medalist, and former Top Gear USA host Tanner Foust sits down with me to talk about his diverse background in motorsports, the most fun (and dumb) challenges on Top Gear, his break down on the 2011 Hot Wheels world record jump at the Indy 500, and how a movie stunt is done.
Ep. 31: Alexander Rossi Interview
2016 Indianapolis 500 Champion, and current Andretti Autosport driver Alexander Rossi hops on to discuss the varying strategies when it comes to preparing for Indy, what drives his electric personality on track, how the 2016 Indy 500 helped make him into the person he is today, and of course his two dogs!
Ep. 30: Bobby Allison Interview
2011 NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee Bobby Allison and I discuss where the famous “Alabama Gang” originated from, NASCAR’s golden era of competition, how he’s stayed fearless through all of the turmoil that life throws, and how fishing has been a great outlet for peace.
Ep. 29: Helio Castroneves Interview
4x Indy 500 Champion & 30x IndyCar winner Helio Castroneves joins the show! We discuss where his famous fence climbing celebration originated from, a deep dive into his back-to-back Indy 500 victories in 01-02, the decision to join Meyer Shank Racing this season, & more!
Ep. 28: Michael McDowell Interview
2021 Daytona 500 Champion & 14-year NASCAR veteran Michael McDowell joins the show to discuss his dramatic upset win earlier this year, expectations going forward in the season, and his limited stint in IndyCar.
Ep. 27: Sting Ray Robb Interview
The 2020 Indy Pro 2000 Champion & Indy Lights rookie joins the show to discuss a number of topics, including how he stays grounded in his faith, the challenges of driving an Indy Lights car, and how his name “Sting Ray” came to be!
Ep. 26: Richard Petty Interview
7x NASCAR Cup Series Champion, and the only man to EVER win 200 races in NASCAR history, Richard Petty, joins the show! We discuss everything from the evolution of the sport, to his 200th win, to eating KFC with the president, to playing in the Disney Pixar Cars movie, and much more!
Ep. 25: Simon Pagenaud Interview
2019 Indy 500 winner & 2016 IndyCar Champion Simon Pagenaud joins the show to discuss everything from his incredible Indy 500 triumph, to his training regime, to his outlook on the 2021 season, to the paddock’s favorite dog, Norman, and more!
Ep. 24: IndyCar ‘21 Preview (Feat. Ryan Myrehn)
IndyCar Radio’s Ryan Myrehn joins the show to preview the 2021 IndyCar season. We discuss a number of topics, including our picks to win the championship & Indy 500, Jimmie Johnson’s transition to the sport, who could be on the hot seat, and much more!
Ep. 23: John Force Interview
The legendary 16x NHRA Funny Car Champion John Force joins me on the show to discuss everything from how he got started in drag racing, what fuels him to keep going after 40+ years, his evergrowing family in racing, and the time he almost hit a cow!
Ep. 22: IndyCar ‘20 Recap (Feat. James Hinchcliffe)
In this episode, Andretti Autosport driver James Hinchcliffe joins the show to talk about the 2020 IndyCar season, 7x NASCAR champ Jimmie Johnson joining the series, and Scott Dixon’s greatness.
Ep. 21: NASCAR Finale
I recap the NASCAR season finale in Phoenix, this week’s winners & losers, along with my thoughts on the NASCAR playoffs
Ep. 20: Scott Pruett Interview
2017 Motorsports Hall of Fame of America inductee Scott Pruett joins the show to discuss his illustrious career, from IndyCar, to NASCAR, to sportscars.
Ep. 19: Boris Said Interview
The legendary road course driver Boris Said joins the show to discuss his diverse motorsports career, what makes Watkins Glen so special, and his unique fan base better known as the ‘Said Heads.’
Ep. 18: Conor Daly Interview
Ed Carpenter Racing driver Conor Daly discusses his young racing career, his passion for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and how his life is a meme.
Ep. 17: James Hinchcliffe Interview
The Mayor of Hinchtown sits down with me to discuss his comeback from a near fatal crash in 2015, his experience on Dancing with the Stars, and his rise to the top of the IndyCar.
Ep. 16: Mario Andretti Interview
The iconic racing legend joins the show to discuss his countless racing memories throughout his career, his thoughts on Roger Penske buying IndyCar, and the role he played in the Ford vs. Ferrari showdown at Le Mans in 1966.
Ep. 15: Allen Bestwick Interview
One of the most iconic voices in all of motorsports sits down to talk about some of his fondest memories in the booth, his thoughts on the state of IndyCar, and his recollection of one of the most memorable moments in NASCAR history.
