Episode 11 – Chase & Mike Robertson

Third-Generation Racers | Bowman Gray Stadium

In Episode 11, Brad sits down with Chase and Mike Robertson, a father-and-son duo with deep roots at Bowman Gray Stadium. Chase is a third-generation racer who has already built an impressive résumé — earning two Sportsman Division Championships and two NASCAR National Division Championships before turning 21 years old.

Alongside him is his father, Mike Robertson, a longtime Bowman Gray competitor who has raced in nearly every division the stadium has to offer. Together, they dive into championship runs, sponsorships, family racing dynamics, controversy, and what it really takes to succeed in one of the toughest short-track environments in the country. It’s an honest, no-holds-barred conversation straight from the Madhouse.

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Episode 10 – Jaedyn Altiers

602 Dirt Late Model Driver | Welder & Fabricator at All Pro Welding & Fabrication

In Episode 10, Brad sits down with Jaedyn Altiers, a local 602 dirt late model driver from Lexington, North Carolina, who’s breaking barriers both on and off the racetrack. Beyond racing, Jaedyn is the only woman working in welding and fabrication at her father’s business, All Pro Welding & Fabrication, also based in Lexington.

Jaedyn opens up about what it’s like navigating two male-dominated fields, earning respect in the shop and at the track, and staying focused on her goals despite the challenges. From racing ambitions to life behind the welding hood, this episode delivers an honest and inspiring conversation about grit, determination, and proving yourself every day.

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Episode 9 – Kevin & Jacqueline Rumley

Dirt Racing Innovator | Longhorn Chassis | Velocita-USA

In Episode 9, Brad sits down with Kevin and Jacqueline Rumley — a powerhouse duo in the dirt racing world. Kevin Rumley is widely known as one of the sport’s top innovators and a key figure behind the success and evolution of Longhorn Chassis, helping shape modern dirt late model racing.

Joining him is his wife, Jacqueline Rumley, a social media and marketing expert who has played a major role in growing brands within motorsports — including being one of Velocita-USA’s very first full-time employees. Together, they share insight into innovation, branding, and what it takes to succeed both at the track and behind the scenes.

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Owners of Epic Trailers | Based in North Carolina, Roots in Nebraska

In Episode 8, Brad sits down with John and John Riley Nicholson, the father-and-son duo behind Epic Trailers. Originally hailing from Nebraska and now calling North Carolina home, the Nicholsons have built a reputation for quality craftsmanship, hard work, and trailers designed with racers and haulers in mind.

From making the move east to growing a trusted name in the motorsports world, John and John Riley share their story, their approach to business, and what it takes to build equipment that teams rely on week in and week out. It’s a conversation about family, commitment, and doing things the right way — on and off the road.

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Two-Time NASCAR Busch Series Champion | NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers | Owner of The Joie of Seating

In Episode 7, Brad sits down with Randy LaJoie, one of the most respected competitors in NASCAR history and a member of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers. A two-time NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion, Randy’s career spans decades of success at the highest levels of the sport.

Beyond the racetrack, Randy is the owner of The Joie of Seating, a company dedicated to driver safety and comfort through innovative racing seat design. From championship moments to the evolution of safety in motorsports, this episode delivers insight, experience, and stories from someone who has truly lived every side of racing.

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Father of CARS Tour Driver Ronnie Bassett Jr. | Owner of Buddy Scoops Ice Cream

In Episode 6, Brad sits down with Ronnie Bassett Sr. — a lifelong racer, proud father of CARS Tour driver Ronnie Bassett Jr., and the heart behind Buddy Scoops Ice Cream in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Ronnie shares stories from his years in motorsports and the inspiration behind Buddy Scoops — an ice cream shop created with people with disabilities in mind, built to provide opportunity, inclusion, and joy to everyone who walks through its doors. From racing stories to real-life purpose, this conversation is all heart.

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Executive Director of the CARS Tour

In Episode 5, Brad sits down with Kip Childress, Executive Director of the CARS Tour and a veteran NASCAR official with decades of experience in the sport. From his early days in the garage to his leadership role shaping one of the most exciting short-track series in the country, Kip has seen racing from every angle.

Brad and Kip dive into what it takes to manage a modern touring series, the lessons he’s learned from years on pit road, and how the next generation of racers is keeping short-track competition alive and well. It’s an inside look at the business, passion, and purpose that drive the sport forward.

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Promoter of Bowman Gray Stadium, Grandson of Founder Alvin Hawkins | Episode 4 - Gray Garrison

In this episode, Brad sits down with Gray Garrison — the longtime promoter of the legendary Bowman Gray Stadium and grandson of its founder, Alvin Hawkins. Known as “The Madhouse,” Bowman Gray has been the heartbeat of short-track racing for generations, and Gray has been at the center of it all.

From the wild Saturday-night action to the behind-the-scenes challenges of running one of the most iconic tracks in America, Gray shares stories that define both his family’s legacy and the sport itself. It’s a deep dive into the tradition, passion, and organized chaos that make Bowman Gray unlike anywhere else in racing.

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