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Alabama Racing Hall of Famer Ken McFarland conducts deep-dive interviews with an array of guests.

Episodes

  1. APR 22

    Joseph Joiner

    We're joined by Joseph Joiner to discuss his dirt late model racing career and his Yotutube channel, Hunt the Front. ***YOUTUBE*** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_QeLUmvfwHtKAnI9N4PhQ ***PODCAST*** https://ringsgearsopinions.buzzsprout.com

    44 min

  2. 02/06/2024

    Buster Carden

    Ken sits down with Buster Carden to discuss his life, his career in racing, what made him decide not to be a driver, and what it means to be inducted into the Alabama Auto racing Pioneers Hall of Fame. ***YOUTUBE*** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_QeLUmvfwHtKAnI9N4PhQ ***PODCAST*** https://ringsgearsopinions.buzzsprout.com

    25 min

  3. 01/30/2024

    Billy Melvin

    Ken sits down with Billy Melvin to discuss his life, his racing career, and what it means to be inducted into the Alabama Auto racing Pioneers Hall of Fame. Billy is an incredible storyteller and has lived an incredible life. At the forefront has always been his passion and dedication to racing. ***YOUTUBE*** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_QeLUmvfwHtKAnI9N4PhQ ***PODCAST*** https://ringsgearsopinions.buzzsprout.com

    1h 13m

  4. 07/18/2023

    George White - Part 2

    Ken sits down with George White to discuss his career in life and career including his time in NASCAR alongside some of the motorsports greats: Bobby and Donnie Allison, Neill Bonnett, Harry Hyde, and more. ***YOUTUBE*** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_QeLUmvfwHtKAnI9N4PhQ ***PODCAST*** https://ringsgearsopinions.buzzsprout.com

    20 min

  5. 07/11/2023

    George White - Part 1

    Ken sits down with George White to discuss his career in life and career including his time in NASCAR alongside some of the motorsports greats: Bobby and Donnie Allison, Neill Bonnett, Harry Hyde, and more. Come back next Tuesday for Part 2 of this interview! ***YOUTUBE*** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_QeLUmvfwHtKAnI9N4PhQ ***PODCAST*** https://ringsgearsopinions.buzzsprout.com

    1h 13m

  6. 06/27/2023

    Eddie Allison

    Ken sits down with Eddie Allison, the eldest of the Allison Brothers, to discuss his career in racing and The Alabama Gang. ***YOUTUBE*** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_QeLUmvfwHtKAnI9N4PhQ ***PODCAST*** https://ringsgearsopinions.buzzsprout.com

    2h 2m

  7. 05/16/2023

    Richard Orton

    Ken sits down with Richard Orton to discuss his incredible career and his experience as an Alabama racing pioneer. ***YOUTUBE*** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_QeLUmvfwHtKAnI9N4PhQ ***PODCAST*** https://ringsgearsopinions.buzzsprout.com

    1h 30m

  8. 05/09/2023

    Alton Jones

    Ken sits down with Alton Jones to discuss his racing career, including his memories from the legendary Snowball Derby. ***YOUTUBE*** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_QeLUmvfwHtKAnI9N4PhQ ***PODCAST*** https://ringsgearsopinions.buzzsprout.com

    1h 32m

  9. 03/28/2023

    Robert "Paddlefoot" Wales

    Ken sits down with his friend Paddlefoot to discuss the origins of his nickname and his racing career that began over sixty years ago. Paddlefoot was selected by the Alabama Auto Racing Pioneers for their Hall of Fame. ***YOUTUBE*** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_QeLUmvfwHtKAnI9N4PhQ ***PODCAST*** https://ringsgearsopinions.buzzsprout.com

    1h 32m

  10. 03/21/2023

    Lee Hurley - Part 2

    Lee Hurley is an Army veteran, a race-car driver, an engine builder and a radio host. He had a notable and inspiring racing career that began by racing Micro Midgets in the 1950's. In this 2-part interview, Ken sits down with Lee to pick his brain on his racing career and his personal ups and downs that has brought him to where he is today. ***YOUTUBE*** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_QeLUmvfwHtKAnI9N4PhQ ***PODCAST*** https://ringsgearsopinions.buzzsprout.com

    56 min

  11. 03/14/2023

    Lee Hurley - Part 1

    Lee Hurley is an Army veteran, a race-car driver, an engine builder and a radio host. He had a notable and inspiring racing career that began by racing Micro Midgets in the 1950's. In this 2-part interview, Ken sits down with Lee to pick his brain on his racing career and his personal ups and downs that has brought him to where he is today. Part 2 of this interview will be released next Tuesday, March 21st. ***YOUTUBE*** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_QeLUmvfwHtKAnI9N4PhQ ***PODCAST*** https://ringsgearsopinions.buzzsprout.com

    1h 2m

  12. 02/13/2023

    Anthony Artale

    Anthony was a racer that began with a set of undeveloped skills but would soon grow at a fast pace. In just a few short years, his cars were the fastest and most dominant of the era. Ken sits down with Anthony as he shares his fondest racing memories and reflects on a career that left his mark alongside the other storied racing legends of Hueytown, Alabama. ***YOUTUBE*** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_QeLUmvfwHtKAnI9N4PhQ ***PODCAST*** https://ringsgearsopinions.buzzsprout.com

    1h 6m
  • 12 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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Alabama Racing Hall of Famer Ken McFarland conducts deep-dive interviews with an array of guests.

Information

  • Creator
    Ken McFarland
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
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