Show Notes
Maddi Gordon joins Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton to discuss her rookie season in drag racing and her rapid rise behind the wheel. Gordon opens up about driving for Ron Capps, finding early success, and what she learned from beating NASCAR legend Tony Stewart. She details the legacy of women in drag racing and her experience growing up in a three-generation drag racing family. Gordon also explains how her experience as a technician has made her a better driver, what it really feels like to reach 340+ MPH, and what she hopes to accomplish as she continues her rookie season.
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Rookie NHRA Season 01:42 - Desire for Speed 03:13 - Biggest Adjustment as a Rookie 05:23 - Surprised by Early Success? 07:33 - Experience Driving for Ron Capps 08:54 - Are You a Different Maddi in the Car? 11:14 - Beating Tony Stewart 12:38 - Legacy of Women in Drag Racing 14:24 - Growing Up in a 3-Generation Drag Racing Family 17:13 - How Being a Technician Makes Her a Better Driver 18:42 - What Does 340+ MPH Actually Feel Like? 22:26 - Goals for the Rest of the Season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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