Brad Daugherty - NBA Superstar, NASCAR Team Owner

Brad Daugherty - NBA Superstar, NASCAR Team Owner

Author: Steve Letarte October 7, 2020 Duration: 49:41
The newest member of the NASCAR on NBC team, Brad Daugherty, joins Steve for an episode of Letarte on Location. Brad shares stories of his past growing up in North Carolina and how his love of racing grew because of his family - and his dreams of one day becoming a race car driver! That, however, was not in the cards for the 7-foot Daugherty, who became a basketball sensation. He talks about his experience with the University of North Carolina basketball team, playing for legendary coach Dean Smith, and alongside teammate Michael Jordan. Brad went on to an 8-year NBA career with the Cleveland Cavaliers, being named an All-Star five times. In his post-basketball career, Brad has gone back to his racing roots, becoming both a successful team owner and respected media personality.

Steve Letarte has logged thousands of miles, not just on the track but on the highways and backroads that connect the racing world. In Letarte on Location, he uses that unique perspective from his decades as a NASCAR crew chief and television analyst to pull over for conversations you won't hear anywhere else. This isn't a standard interview podcast recorded in a studio; it's built on the relationships and chance encounters forged over a lifetime in motorsports. Each episode feels like joining a casual, insightful talk in a garage or a roadside diner, far from the formal press box. You'll hear from the diverse personalities-drivers, mechanics, artists, local legends-who populate the circuit's expansive landscape, all through Steve's grounded and experienced lens. The conversations naturally drift between competitive strategy, automotive passion, and the sheer love of the journey itself, capturing the spirit of life on the move. Tune in for a series of authentic, meandering discussions that are as much about the people and places behind the sport as the races themselves.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 39

Letarte on Location
Podcast Episodes
Episode 17 - Chad Knaus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:32
Steve goes on location from Hendrick Motorsports in Charlotte, North Carolina for an in-depth conversation with crew chief Chad Knaus. Steve and Chad were long-time colleagues at HMS, working together as part of the fame…
Episode 16 - Sherry Pollex [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:47
Steve is on location from Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte, NC for an in-depth conversation with Sherry Pollex, the longtime partner of NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. The two discuss a wide array of top…
Episode 15 - Scott Borchetta [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:29
Steve goes on location the from historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home to one of NASCAR's four "crown jewel" events, the Brickyard 400, as well as the iconic Indianapolis 500. Steve is joined by Big Machine Label Gro…
Episode 14 - Rusty Wallace [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:07
Steve goes on location at Darlington Raceway, one of NASCAR's most historic venues, for a conversation with NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace. The two discuss Wallace's legendary career which included 55 Cup Series wins…
Episode 13 - Tim Dugger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:36
Steve goes on location from Bristol Motor Speedway for a conversation with country music singer Tim Dugger. The two discuss Dugger's music career and his strong connection to NASCAR. Often playing in clubs around the NAS…
Episode 12 - David Wilson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:27
Steve goes on location from Toyota Racing Development in Salisbury, North Carolina for an in-depth conversation with TRD President and General Manager David Wilson. Representing one of three manufacturers at NASCAR’s top…
Episode 11 - Boris Said [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:16
Steve goes on location from Seneca Lodge in Watkins Glen, NY for a lively discussion with Boris Said. Considered one of the best road-course racers in all of motorsports, Said became a cult-like figure, especially at Wat…
Episode 10 - Martin Truex Jr [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:55
Steve goes on location from Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, PA where he is joined by Martin Truex Jr. Competing in his first season with Joe Gibbs Racing, Truex is one of the leading contenders for the Cup Series Championsh…
Episode 09 - Steve Myers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:55
Steve goes on location from New Hampshire Motor Speedway where he is joined by iRacing EVP and Executive Producer Steve Myers, along with NASCAR on NBC analyst and two-time Daytona 500 Champion Dale Earnhardt Jr. The tri…
Episode 08 - Tony Kanaan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:19
Steve is on location from the Foyt Wine Vault in the shadow of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and is joined by veteran NTT IndyCar Series driver Tony Kanaan. The 44-year old Brazilian captured the IndyCar Series champio…