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Sept. 4, 2024

CARS Tour Winners Ryan Millington, Landen Lewis and Pure Stock Racer Scott Phillips

CARS Tour Winners Ryan Millington, Landen Lewis and Pure Stock Racer Scott Phillips

Episode 102 is on the scene with the two most recent winners on zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Tour.

Landen Lewis captured his first win at Wake County Speedway on August 24th. The Kevin Harvick Incorporated driver describes this win as being the biggest of his career, shares the advice his owner Kevin Harvick recently gave him after a tough weekend at the track, how he has developed as a driver and more.

Ryan Millington hadn't won a tour race since 2020. He's been up front all season long but circumstances prevented him from winning. He finally broke through and captured a win at Florence last weekend and he discusses the win, returning to the F45 tires, operating with such a limited crew, working with R&S race cars, overcoming disqualifications, accidents and preparing for a potential title run while feeling more optimistic than ever as he attempts to win a Martinsville Grandfather Clock later this month.

Scott Phillips wasn't even going to run the season finale at South Boston in the Southside Disposal Pure Stock Division after running out of funds due to some emergencies outside the track. With the help of many friends, family and fellow racers, he was able to run this past weekend and it paid off for his first win of the season. Phillips tells us this story as well as overcoming substance abuse issues, personal demons and how racing saved him. It is a story of perseverance and one that you do not want go go without hearing as it may help someone who needs it.

We breakdown the SMART Modified Tour doubleheader from New River and Carteret County over the weekend. Ryan Newman won the first race and Danny Bohn finally broke through in his own right to claim his first SMARTY. 

We discuss the CARS Tour and STAR Super Stock races from Florence with analysis and post race interviews. Ricky Locklair Jr picked up his first STAR Tour win, Alby Ovitt retains his points lead, Marlin Yoder has troubles and Jeff Melton enjoys success up front and more. We also discuss Brenden Queen and Matt Cox battling for second, strategy that took place, and whether the comers and goers made it for an exciting race with the return of the aforementioned F45's among other subjects.

The NASCAR Cup Series wrapped up their regular season at Darlington. We discuss Chase Briscoe's win, Tyler Reddick overcoming sickness and set up the playoff field by discussing who will be the first four out and make our final four picks. 

We discuss South Boston's Championship night, the Whelen Modified Tour, preview Atlanta and much more on another packed DLN!