In episode 17, we sit down with Ernie Irvan: California-native former NASCAR Cup Series driver. Ernie is best known for his career in the early to mid-90s driving for teams such as Morgan-McClure Motorsports and Robert Yates Racing. As mentioned a few episodes back in our interview with crew chief Jerry Baxter, both Ernie and Jerry are West Coast r…

In episode 16, we sit down with Thad Moffitt: driver of the No. 46 for David Gilliland Racing in the ARCA Menards Series. Although, you may know him best as Richard Petty's grandson. We chat with Thad about the beginnings of his racing career, tips and tricks to go-kart success, gaining experience on and off the track, and lessons learned from The …

In episode 15, we sit down with Eddie Wood AND Dale Inman! Not only were we lucky enough to have Eddie join us for an episode of the RPM Podcast, in addition we have a special bonus episode featuring a conversation between the president/co-owner of Wood Brothers Racing and the 8-time championship winning NASCAR Hall of Fame crew chief. The close fr…

In Episode 14 (yes that's right, we're skipping over unlucky number 13), we sit down with Eddie Wood of the legendary Wood Brothers Racing! Son of NASCAR Hall of Famer and pioneer, Glen Wood, Eddie's entire life has been centered around racing at the highest level. He now serves as President of Wood Brothers Racing, which fields the No. 21 car in t…

In Episode 12, we sit down with Martha Jane Bonkemeyer: former executive assistant to Richard Petty. Martha Jane is Randleman, NC born and raised and is a lifelong close friend to the Petty family. She has an incredibly vibrant personality and is an absolute joy to spend time with. Martha Jane was originally hired at Petty Engineering in 1969 in a …

In Episode 11, we sit down with Jerry Baxter: crew chief for Erik Jones and the No. 43 Chevrolet team in the NASCAR Cup Series. Originally from San Diego, CA, Jerry is one of many whose passion for racing brought them from the West Coast to the Carolinas. After a short driving career, Jerry realized quickly that his best bet was to shift focus and …

In Episode 10, we sit down with Sean Christian via Zoom. Sean recently retired after a 21 year career in the U.S. Air Force and played a key role in the partnership between Richard Petty Motorsports and USAF over the last few years. His career began in the logistics sector, and as time progressed Sean found himself called into recruiting. It's clea…

In Episode 9, we sit down with Jarett Andretti via Zoom. Jarett currently races for Andretti Autosport in the LMP3 class of IMSA, many may recognize him as the son of John Andretti, driver of the No. 43 in the NASCAR Cup Series from 1998-2003. This episode is filled with stories of growing up around racing, John's passion for driving anything and e…

In Episode 8, we sit down Winston Kelly: Executive Director of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Most will recognize Winston by his voice, as he spent 30+ years as a broadcaster for the Motor Racing Network on pit road and in Victory Lane. A native of Concord, NC, Kelley is a lifelong Richard Petty fan and was inspired to follow in his father's footsteps to…

In Episode 7, we sit down with Justin Fiedler: rear tire changer on the No. 43 Chevy driven by Erik Jones, among other things. As someone with 15 years of experience on pit road, Justin has a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to shaving as much time off a stop as humanly possible. In addition to his role on the 43 team, Justin also h…

In Episode 6, we sit down with driver of the No. 43 Chevy in the NASCAR Cup Series: Erik Jones! Joining us is Erik's spotter and former NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver: Rick Carelli. Fresh off the 2021 DAYTONA 500, Erik and Rick recap the early incident that ended his day in The Great American Race. This is a fun conversation covering how …

In Episode 5, we sit down with Chris Hussey: operations manager of Petty's Garage in Level Cross, NC. Chris is a native of Asheboro, NC and has an impressive racing resume. From working with the Labonte's in the Busch Grand National days, to changing tires for Mark Martin, spotting for John Andretti, and serving as Adam Petty's crew chief, Chris is…

In Episode 4, we sit down with Philippe Lopez: competition director of Richard Petty Motorsports. A 30+ year NASCAR veteran, Philippe is a wealth of knowledge and experience. Originally from San Antonio, TX, Philippe relocated to Alabama (later NC) and took whatever job was available in racing. He steadily climbed the ladder until he found himself …

In Episode 3, we sit down with NASCAR Hall of Fame crew chief Dale Inman. Dale holds the record with an incredible 8 total NASCAR Cup Series championships as a crew chief. Throughout this conversation, we discuss racing before radios, traveling cross-country to Riverside, calling the shots for The King, and much more!…

In Episode 2, we sit down with crew member Jim "JD" Davis. JD serves as the tire specialist on the No. 43 Chevrolet driven by Erik Jones in the NASCAR Cup Series. We discuss JD's journey from midwest ASA beginnings in Ohio to moving to North Carolina to compete at NASCAR's top level. From working with the likes of Mark Martin, to light at the end o…

Hey everyone, welcome to the Richard Petty Motorsports Podcast! In our first episode, we sit down with pit crew member Ian Anderson. Ian is the fueler for the No. 43 Chevrolet driven by Bubba Wallace in the NASCAR Cup Series. We discuss what it is like to compete at the highest level of stock car racing competition and how football and humble begin…