In this video, Neil asks J.J. Yeley about his preparations for a Cup Series race and if he has any superstitions (Spoiler: yes, he does). J.J. goes on to share his thoughts on the #15 ConectUS Kyocera Mustang and the Cup Series race in Las Vegas.

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After his recent successes, including Daytona in early September, David Starr again joins us in our Eagle’s Nest overlooking Texas Motor Speedway. In this episode of The Horn Presents Road to the Race, David talks about what makes a good team and how motivated people find success by maintaining a positive attitude and overcoming obstacles.

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In this episode of The Horn Presents Road to the Race, David tells us about how SMBs can get great returns on investment by sponsoring a NASCAR team or driver. Not only can businesses bring their clients to the race for an immersive experience they will never forget, but also, they can create engaging content that can be posted on social media or email campaigns.

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In this episode of The Horn Presents Road to the Race, David recounts memories of times at Texas Motor Speedway, including driving at 190 mph with a flapping windshield tear-off, and narrowly avoiding fender-benders… or not. He also brings us up to date with the performance of the #08 Mustang and looks forward to racing again at Texas Motor Speedway on September 24.

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Some of the modified cars had floorboards and seats removed, so they were able to transport as many cases of liquor as possible. Stronger suspension was required to handle the increased weights, and if dirt roads might feature in the high-speed chases, it was common to put deflector barriers in front of the engine grill to reduce the ingress of road dirt clogging the radiator.

Even before Prohibition ended in 1933, some drivers were already racing these souped-up automobiles just for fun, through the streets of North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, and other states in the South. In 1932, Ford introduced its flathead V-8, with eight-cylinders, liquor runners were fast to adopt the engine – and so too did police departments in a bid to keep pace.

Hence, some of the early NASCAR drivers had moonshining somewhere in their or relatives’ upbringing. For example, Junior Johnson tore up dirt tracks across the South and notched five victories on the NASCAR circuit in 1955. It is reputed that between races and seasons, he would return home to the mountains of North Carolina to work in the family business – moonshining. You had to have a fast car to be able to moonshine and stay ahead of law enforcement and, for Johnson, that was the perfect introduction to a career with the National Association of Stock Car Racing.

When on May 23rd, 2010, the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame class was introduced, several of the best-known drivers were original front runners during the end of the prohibition era. The root of stock car racing comes from Prohibition and has now blossomed into a world-famous organization.

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In this episode of The Horn Presents Road to the Race, David tells us about how he relaxes when away from the track. He focuses on maintaining his home and – especially – spending time with his family. He also tells us about some of his work supporting the Children’s National Hospital Foundation. Plus, as usual, he answers your audience’s questions.

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In this video, David Starr tells us about a typical race day: What he eats for breakfast, how he prepares himself both physically and mentally, what communications he has with SS-Green Light Racing, and making sure he looks after his guests who come to cheer him on. He then tells us how he copes with the prolonged concentration he needs during the race, and then how he relaxes after the race.

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On June 19th, 1949 at the Charlotte Speedway, Sara Christian became the first female NASCAR racer in history. Sara competed in the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series race, placing 14th in her new No. 71 Ford. She had seven career starts during the NASCAR Cup Series, her most memorable race being in 1949 at the Heidelburg Raceway in Pittsburgh where she placed fifth overall.

Another name that comes to mind when speaking of the trailblazers of NASCAR is Janet Guthrie. Before Janet began racing in 1963, Guthrie was originally an aerospace engineer. She became the first woman to both qualify AND compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500. Guthrie’s most memorable finish came in 1977 at the Bristol Motor Speedway, in which she placed sixth place. This remains the best finish by a woman in what is now known as today’s NASCAR’s premier series, a mark only matched by Danica Patrick in 2014. Guthrie was also one of the first women elected into the International Women’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1980. In 2006, Guthrie was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.

When thinking about modern-day NASCAR and the women who race today, names like Danica Patrick, Natalie Decker, Amber Balcaen, and many more come to mind. Amber Balcaen became the first Canadian-born woman to win a NASCAR-sanctioned race in the United States in 2016. Balcaen, 30, was born in Winnipeg, and she considers herself to be a “one-woman show”. A lot of struggle, trials, and tribulations came to Balcaen because she does everything on her own, such as learning business skills to sign million-dollar sponsorship contracts alongside racing amongst her peer’s men and women.

In 2004, NASCAR developed a program that empowered women and ethnically diverse drivers called the “Drive for Diversity” program. The program aims for diversity across the sport, including the pit crew. Though NASCAR was founded in 1948, the organization didn’t have its first female pit crew member, Christmas Abbott, until 2012. Brehanna Daniels became the first Black female over-the-wall tire changer in NASCAR history after becoming an alumni of the “Drive for Diversity” program.

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In this video, David Starr tells us about the history of Team Texas High-Performance Driving School. From its founding in Houston Texas by David and his uncle Mike Starr, through its relocation to the area where Texas Motor Speedway would later be built, to its modern-day success, the School now boasts an incredible fleet of 35 real NASCARs that can be driven by ordinary mortals – like Neil Farquharson.

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During his childhood and into the beginnings of his NASCAR career, David has had a number of positive influences in his life. He shares some stories about his parents, Uncle Mike (Starr), and several NASCAR drivers from the generation before him. Plus, he answers your questions.

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