The Scene Vault Podcast - Episode 264 -- Rusty Wallace Announcement, Archie Kennedy on Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon

Episode 264 -- Rusty Wallace Announcement, Archie Kennedy on Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon

09/27/23 • 82 min

This week's episode kicks off with hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid sitting down with Las Vegas Motor Speedway President and General Manager Chris Powell and NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace for a very special announcement.

Then, in the third and final installment of our conversation, Archie Kennedy talks about his disappointment at being cut from the Petty Enterprises over-the-wall pit crew and how that might or might not have played into the difficult decision to tell Richard and Lynda Petty that he would no longer be driving their motorhome.

After leaving Petty Enterprises, Archie went to work for another ultra-significant figure in NASCAR history ... Jeff Gordon.

We then take a deep dive into the October 5, 1995 issue of Winston Cup Scene.

Mark Martin wins at North Wilkesboro, but it’s Ernie Irvan in the spotlight as he makes his return to competition. Ricky Rudd gets all bitc ... sorry ... Ricky Rudd is not pleased with NASCAR when he’s forced to return to the pits late in the race to tighten loose lug nuts.

It's revealed that Ted Musgrave got REALLY close to Bobby Hamilton in their battle for the 1991 rookie-of-the-year title. Curtis Markham doesn’t let a little thing like blindness hinder HIS attempts to win the 1995 Busch Series freshman title. Archie Kennedy finds himself in Scene’s Photo Bio section. Rusty Wallace talks about his dream vehicle ... and it AIN’T on four wheels.

Slim Jim moves its sponsorship to Jason Keller’s team ... and gives away A LOT of product. Finally, the legendary PR rep Tom Roberts extends an incredible streak of being at the track.

NOTE: This show is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand.

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After leaving Petty Enterprises, Archie went to work for another ultra-significant figure in NASCAR history ... Jeff Gordon.

We then take a deep dive into the October 5, 1995 issue of Winston Cup Scene.

Slim Jim moves its sponsorship to Jason Keller’s team ... and gives away A LOT of product. Finally, the legendary PR rep Tom Roberts extends an incredible streak of being at the track.

NOTE: This show is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand.

Be sure to check out the latest and greatest stories from the world of NASCAR at dailydownforce.com!

Interested in The Scene Vault Podcast T-shirts? Check out thescenevault.com and click on SHOP to see what we have available!

Please consider supporting this show via:

patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcast

paypal.me/thescenevaultpodcast

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Episode 263 -- Archie Kennedy on the Devastating Loss of Adam Petty

NOTE: This episode may be too emotionally intense for some listeners.

Archie Kennedy remembers Bobby Hamilton, John Andretti and the loss of his friend and protege, Adam Petty.

As we’ve done in the past ... when we deal with such an emotional topic ... we do not go through a Scene issue of the week this episode.

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Next Episode

Episode 265 -- Bobby Burrell on the Pit Stop That Changed NASCAR

We hear this week from Bobby Burrell, who was the tire changer for Ricky Rudd who sustained serious injuries when he was hit on pit road at Homestead near the end of the 2001 season.

Within a month, NASCAR mandated that ALL over-the-wall crew members would be wearing helmets AND firesuits from there on out.

Then in our second segment, we page through the November 15, 2001 issue of Winston Cup Scene

Bill Elliott brings a seven-year losing streak at Homestead, and in the process, gives Ray Evernham his first win as a Dodge team owner. Bill talks about racing as he neared retirement while teammate-for-the-time-being Casey Atwood scored the best finish of his Winston Cup career in the event.

Bobby Burrell sustains serious injuries in the pit-road accident we mentioned earlier, while two Robert Yates Racing teammates and a NASCAR official are dinged up as well.

Michael Waltrip finishes second and talks about getting half nekkid in a pair of Speedos and Dale Earnhardt Jr gives Winston Cup Scene listeners his rules for the PERFECT party.

NOTE: This show is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand.

Be sure to check out the latest and greatest stories from the world of NASCAR at dailydownforce.com!

Interested in The Scene Vault Podcast T-shirts? Check out thescenevault.com and click on SHOP to see what we have available!

Please consider supporting this show via:

patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcast

paypal.me/thescenevaultpodcast

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