• The Gritty Origins of Stock Car Racing

  • Dec 17 2024
  • Length: 30 mins
  • Podcast

The Gritty Origins of Stock Car Racing

  • Summary

  • Neil Thompson, author of Driving With the Devil, joins us for an incredible deep dive into the untold stories of NASCAR's earliest days. Discover how moonshiners like Raymond Parks, Red Byron, and others laid the foundation for the sport we know today. Neil shares the lengths he went to earn trust, uncover forgotten legends, and capture the gritty origins of stock car racing. From thrilling tales of moonshine runs to the first NASCAR teams, this episode is packed with fascinating history and unforgettable characters. This is a collaboration between The Scene Vault Podcast and North Carolina’s Department of Cultural and Natural Resources made to spotlight the history of moonshine, motorsports, and the state of North Carolina. For more great Moonshine & Motorsports content, check out the other episodes and videos here: https://dailydownforce.com/moonshine-motorsports/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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