This week’s episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast features host Brandon Contes in conversation with two-time Daytona 500-winning crew chief and NASCAR on Fox analyst Larry McReynolds. As the Daytona 500 approaches (Sunday, February 16 at 2:30 PM ET on Fox), they delve into various topics including Larry’s journey as a crew chief, his victory at the Daytona 500 with Dale Earnhardt, poignant memories of Earnhardt’s passing, Mike Joy’s leadership during the broadcast, and more.
Here’s the full breakdown:
- :49: Jalen Hurts winning Super Bowl
- 1:32: Chiefs fatigue
- 1:57: Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show reaction
- 4:17: Super Bowl and Daytona 500
- 6:25: 25 years at NASCAR on Fox
- 7:09: Larry’s current position on broadcast
- 8:41: Studio role compared to booth role
- 10:51: Instant chemistry with Mike Joy and Darrell Waltrip
- 12:15: Media aspirations?
- 14:55: Workload between being a crew chief and broadcaster
- 16:20: Comfort of speaking to the camera
- 17:50: Being “America’s Crew Chief”
- 18:35: Larry’s racing origin story
- 25:12: Becoming a crew chief
- 30:53: Was Larry’s career trending towards that role?
- 31:29: Qualities needed to be a successful crew chief?
- 32:43: Most meaningful win of Larry’s career?
- 34:18: Working with Dale Earnhardt
- 37:24: Changes for the 1998 Daytona 500 win?
- 39:25: Daytona 500 win’s significance to Earnhardt?
- 40:36: Entering the 1998 race with confidence?
- 42:16: Celebrating Daytona win with another race upcoming?
- 43:38: Calling the 2001 Daytona 500 and Earnhardt’s death
- 47:48: Discovering Earnhardt had passed
- 49:32: Kevin Harvick’s win shortly after
- 50:24: Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s first Daytona victory
- 52:28: Who is the best driver in NASCAR currently?
- 53:48: Hélio Castroneves’ NASCAR debut in the Daytona 500
- 54:47: NASCAR expanding internationally with a Cup points race in Mexico
- 57:00: Michael Jordan’s relationship with NASCAR amid legal issues
- 59:54: Is NASCAR missing opportunities with Jordan due to the lawsuit?
- 1:01:12: Larry’s Daytona 500 prediction
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