Show Notes
In this special episode of SPEED with Harvick and Buxton, Kevin Harvick returns to a place that's very special to him, the Richard Childress Racing Museum in North Carolina. Kevin sits down with the man who gave him his start, Richard Childress, for a candid and emotional conversation about the moments that defined an era of NASCAR. They pull back the curtain on the heavy days of 2001, discussing the immense pressure and profound grief of Kevin stepping into the seat of the No. 29 Chevrolet just days after the tragic loss of Dale Earnhardt Sr. The duo also explores Richard’s famous "curator" habits, touring his massive 47,000-square-foot collection of history, from pristine championship cars to the tiny mementos Richard refuses to throw away.
Later in the show, Dr. Andy Randolph, Technical Director of ECR Engines, joins the conversation to bridge the gap between history and the future. Dr. Andy breaks down the "Performance Revolution" driven by POET bioethanol, explaining how the same high-octane fuel that powers 200+ RCR victories is fueling energy security and engine longevity for drivers across America.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:49 Kevin’s RCR history
01:28 Dale Earnhardt cars at RCR Museum
02:56 Reflecting on 2001
7:20 1998 Daytona 500
08:55 Evolution of the Engine Shop
10:24 Seat on the Board of Directors for Growth Energy
11:44 Racing Driving Biotechnology?
12:56 Museum Car Rotation
14:00 Kevin’s Defining RCR Moment
16:18 Kevin Driving Dale Earnhardt’s Car In 2001
18:55 Dr. Andy Randolph Joins
19:11 Transformation of Bioethanol Fuel
21:06 Working Relationship with POET
22:14 Best Conversations Between Dr. Andy Randolph & Richard Childress
24:12 Development of the Engines
26:45 What Is Zero-carbon Bioethanol? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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