Episode 12 - David Wilson

Episode 12 - David Wilson

Author: Steve Letarte August 14, 2019 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 level, Wilson has guided Toyota to multiple championships across NASCAR's three national touring series (Cup, Xfinity, Truck). During his 30-year tenure, Toyota has won some of motorsports' biggest races including the Daytona 500, Indianapolis 500, Baja 1000, Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

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.
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Duration: 47:39
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Duration: 49:46
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Duration: 46:50
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