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The Also-Ran Broadcast is a motorsports podcast dedicated to the racers whose stories are rarely told.An also-ran is defined as a competitor who finishes a race outside of significance—but behind every finish is a story worth telling.
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Get Hyped! How Mamba Smith’s Passion & Positivity Make NASCAR Better (opens the original)
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Mamba Smith is one of the most recognizable and positive personalities in NASCAR—but there’s much more to his story than what fans see on race weekends. On this episode of The Also-Ran Broadcast, Derek Nelson sits down with Mamba for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey through motorsports, his passion for racing, and his mission to make NASCAR a better experience for the fans. Mamba shares the story of being adopted from Haiti and growing up in Vermont, his early days as a mechanic and
Derek Daly: From Formula 1 to INDYCAR | The Incredible Story Behind Serial Survivor (opens the original)
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Derek Daly joins The Also-Ran Broadcast to discuss his incredible journey from Ireland to Formula 1 and INDYCAR, surviving one of motorsport's most terrifying crashes, returning to the Indy 500, and writing his autobiography, Serial Survivor. Along the way, Derek shares unforgettable stories about Ayrton Senna, Formula 1 legends, television broadcasting, and the moments that shaped one of racing's most remarkable careers.
Through the Notepad: Deb Williams on Bobby Hamilton's Impact on NASCAR (opens the original)
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Veteran NASCAR journalist Deb Williams joins the Also-Ran Broadcast to remember the life and legacy of Bobby Hamilton. From Bobby's role during Days of Thunder to his breakthrough with Richard Petty, his Talladega victory, and the creation of Bobby Hamilton Racing, Deb shares firsthand stories that reveal why Bobby earned the respect of everyone in the garage. The conversation also explores NASCAR's evolution, old-school racing culture, and the personalities that helped shape the sport we know t
From Nashville Fairgrounds to NASCAR Wins | Chad Chaffin on Bobby Hamilton Racing (opens the original)
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Before Chad Chaffin became a NASCAR Truck Series winner, he was another talented racer climbing the ranks at the Nashville Fairgrounds. Then Bobby Hamilton gave him an opportunity that changed everything. Chad joins The Also-Ran Broadcast to discuss his relationship with Bobby Hamilton, winning with Bobby Hamilton Racing, the championship culture inside BHR, and why Bobby's greatest legacy wasn't just the trophies—it was the people whose lives he changed. This is an unforgettable conversation ab
How Bobby Hamilton Created Champions in the Shop | Retired NASCAR Chassis Builder Tim Horton (opens the original)
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What was it like to help build Bobby Hamilton Racing into one of NASCAR's top Truck Series teams? Tim Horton joins The Also-Ran Broadcast to share incredible stories from his years working alongside the late Bobby Hamilton. From building championship-winning trucks and working with Joe Ruttman to unforgettable shop stories, Bobby's leadership, generosity, and relentless drive to win, this episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of NASCAR's most beloved organizations. Whether you're a
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