William Clyde “Chase” Elliott as in The Freak Nation last week talking about what he’s learned in his rookie season in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. At 20 Elliott is one of the youngest in the Cup field but his name (he’s the son of former champion Bill Elliott) and his car number (he’s in…
The Freaks this week continued looking back on 16 years of The Freak Nation. On the July 4th weekend we pulled some of our favorite interviews out to share with you. That includes a visit with Cultural Icon EVel Knievel recorded shortly before he died in November of 2007. For all The Freaks, the evening…
One of The Freaks favorite guests is 16-time Funny Car champion John Force. Nearly from the beginning, John has lent his support to The Freaks and this conversation was no different. You can’t ask for anything better than an off-the-cuff conversation with Force. It might go anywhere! And this is an example of just that.…
Racing legend Jack Roush is one of the most important personalities in motor racing. And he’s a Freak Favorite making him that much more important! We talked with Jack several times during our 16 years. And every time he came into The Freak Nation he had a great story to tell, usually something from his…
Ken Jordan founded The Crystal Method electronic music duo with Scott Kirkland. But is stardom with TCM didn’t dampen his love of motorsports. Jordan brought his love of racing into The Freak Nation in 2008 and we’ve never forgotten his visit to the Lucas Oil Studios. We learned Ken isn’t a pretender. He knows his…
Back in 2005 NBA legend Michael Jordan was taking a hands on attitude about his AMA Superbike racing team. He was at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana where he team was starting to get fast with factory support and resources from Suzuki. The Freaks got a chance to stand in a garage one evening after…
Three-Time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Tony Stewart was in the Freak Nation back in October of 2010. Like most Friends of the Freaks you heard a different Tony Stewart that night from any you’ve heard before. Stewart has been with us many times on and off the radio show. So when we talk with him…
Legendary Musician Lemmy Kilmister from the British band Motorhead was one of the most memorable interviews ever in The Freak Nation. He came into the Lucas Oil Studios just a day before the fifth anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks in New York City. It wasn’t motorsports. His comments were largere than that. Lemmy put 9/11…
It’s hard to identify Mario Andretti. He’s a racing legend and won in every category he’s raced. He’s been a Formula One champion. He’s been an Indy 500 winner. He’s won the Daytona 500. And he’s been the voice on the SpeedFreaks office voice mail. We love Mario Andretti and his friendship. Here, though, he…
NASCAR’s most popular driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr. has been a regular in The Freak Nation for more than ten years. His first visit ended up in his first book he enjoyed himself so much. Dale Jr. is always heard in The Freak Nation like you never hear him anywhere else. It’s like he relaxes with…
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