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The Motorsports Drop is your source for the latest and greatest in action motorsports news, results, and more, multiple times a week, every week. Drop in for the biggest news in IndyCar, F1, off-road, drifting, rally, NASCAR, and racing esports.

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The Motorsports Drop is your source for the latest and greatest in action motorsports news, results, and more, multiple times a week, every week. Drop in for the biggest news in IndyCar, F1, off-road, drifting, rally, NASCAR, and racing esports.

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@JimBeaver15

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English


Episodes
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From the Vault: Jeremy McGrath Live Q&A from the 2022 King of the Hammers

1/30/2023
In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," in honor of King of the Hammers opening week, Jim Beaver throws it back to the 2022 event with the legend Jeremy McGrath, and a live Q&A they did with Kawasaki from the lakebed. Be sure and find a General Tire for your ride here: http://bit.ly/3hDMHqQ

Duration:00:23:00

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Ep. 249 | Mike Bagley

1/30/2023
Mike Bagley is a turn announcer with Motor Racing Network (MRN) and co-host of The Morning Drive on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (7 a.m. – 11 a.m., Mon. – Fri.) Bagley joins the show to discuss various topics about his roles, including what he would be doing after a SiriusXM show and where he’s normally located for the show; being a big notetaker and prep work; the approach to an early morning daily talk show; working with David Poole in his early days of TMD; what makes Bagley and Pete Pistone...

Duration:01:22:36

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#492 - BC Vaught of Breaking in a Sequence on Music, Racing, & the Whisky a Go Go

1/26/2023
Jim Beaver has his good friend BC Vaught of "Breaking in a Sequence" on the show talking about music and their upcoming concert at the Whisky a Go Go, his career in action sports and powersports, and his new Trophy Truck program. Be sure and find a General Tire for your ride here: http://bit.ly/3hDMHqQ Tickets for the concert at the Whisky here: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/lions-at-the-gate-breaking-whisky-a-go-go-tickets/12660755?pl=wagg&REFID=clientsitewp&embed=1674757249171

Duration:00:34:30

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From the Vault: Pro Wakesurfer Ashley Kidd

1/23/2023
In this "From the Vault," Jim Beaver goes into the archives with an interview with professional wakesurfer, model, and multi-time world champ Ashley Kidd. Be sure and find a General Tire for your ride here: http://bit.ly/3hDMHqQ

Duration:00:35:15

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#491 - 2023 Kickoff Show w/ Motorsports Curated

1/21/2023
Jim Beaver kicks off 2023 with Albert Garcia of Motorsports Curated diving in to social media, marketing, Supercross, action sports, off-road, and a little of all things motorsports. Be sure and find a General Tire for your ride here: http://bit.ly/3hDMHqQ

Duration:01:01:04

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From the Vault: Off-Road Legend Larry Roeseler

1/16/2023
In this "From the Vault," Jim Beaver throws it back to an interview with the 2 and 4 wheel legend and Hall of Famer, Larry Roeseler.

Duration:00:45:55

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From the Vault: Jim Beaver X Jim Beaver

1/13/2023
In this "From the Vault," Jim Beaver the racer/media personality interviews Jim Beaver the actor, known from movies and television and shows such as Deadwood and Supernatural. This is a funny look at both careers and the crossover and mixups the ensue between them.

Duration:00:47:49

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Episode 46: The iRacing AI Team, 2023 Special Events, and More

1/12/2023
We hit the ground running in the first iRacing Downshift of the new year as we look ahead to a full calendar of Special Events and series for 2023. This month's guests are our AI team of Nigel Pattinson, Alex Saunders, and Brent Foster, who talk about what sets iRacing AI apart, what to look out for in the future, and the very unique career that Brent left behind before joining us.

Duration:00:52:02

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Episode 228 -- Ritchie, Mark and Timmy Petty on Impact of 1983 Charlotte Controversy

1/11/2023
If you thought last week’s segment was good, just wait until you hear what Ritchie, Mark and Timmy Petty have to say in this week’s episode. They discuss the powerful bond that existed between Richard and Maurice, and the work they put into building Petty Enterprises into the dynasty it eventually became. Then ... the 1983 fall race weekend at Charlotte was one of the most controversial moments in the 75-year history of NASCAR. Maurice Petty was directly involved … and very much impacted …...

Duration:01:33:03

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#490 - Remembering Ken Block w/ Jim's Favorite Ken Interview

1/6/2023
In this epsiode Jim remebers Ken Block, with one of his favorite interviews of his friend, motorsports legend and the HHIC. #KB43VER

Duration:01:12:05

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#489 - Remembering Robbie Pierce

1/6/2023
In this episode Jim Beaver remembers his good friend, innovater, Hall of Famer, and off-road racer Robbie Pierce.

Duration:00:14:25

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Episode 227 -- Ritchie, Mark and Timmy Petty on Their Family's Stunning NASCAR Legacy

1/4/2023
We’re getting 2023 started off with a bang, with the first of what will be THREE installments with Ritchie, Mark and Timmy … Maurice Petty’s sons. They’ll take us through what it was like to grow up as part of one of NASCAR’s most famous families and the standards they were expected to live up to. Let’s put it this way … you did NOT mess with Lee Petty’s putting green. At all. Period. End of discussion. Hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid then dig through the October 4, 1979 issue of Grand...

Duration:01:26:41

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From the Vault: Dakar Champ Toby Price

1/2/2023
In this "From the Vault," Jim Beaver goes back to 2020 with Dakar champion Toby Price talking about his career on 2 and 4 wheels.

Duration:00:43:57

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From the Vault: UFC Ringcard Girl of the Year Brittney Palmer

12/26/2022
In this "From the Vault," Jim Beaver goes into his archives with 2022 UFC Ringcard Girl of the Year Brittney Palmer talking about her career in MMA, her art business, and social media.

Duration:00:44:16

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#488 - Jim Beaver and the Speed Freaks Mashup

12/21/2022
In this epsiode of the General Tire Jim Beaver Show, Jim is joined by Kenny Sargent and Crash Gladys of the Speed Freaks in this very special mashup courtesy of General Tire. Recorded on-site at Rigid Industries HQ, Jim, Kenny, and Crash sit down to discuss life, racing, history, their careers, and whole lot more. It's exactly as you would expect, no holds barred and off the rails delivering what the Jim Beaver Show and Speed Freaks are known for. #GTDelivers Full video also available on...

Duration:01:13:38

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From the Vault: Pro Wrestler Mandy Rose

12/19/2022
In this "From the Vault," Jim Beaver goes into the Project Action archives for an epsiode with former WWE pro wrestler and fitness model Mandy Rose.

Duration:00:36:01

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#487 - Motorsport Christmas Shenanigans w/ Jim, Chris, & Matt

12/16/2022
Jim Beaver, Chris Leone, and Matt Kalish with JB15 throw down a Christmas epsiode for the books with their wish list for motorsports in 2023, if they could attend any event in 2023 what it would be, best and worst Christmas presents ever, they settle the "Die Hard" debate, and a whole lot more.

Duration:01:33:56

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Episode 45: 2023 Season 1 Build and Cisco Scaramuzza

12/15/2022
It's the last iRacing Downshift of the year, and we've got plenty to talk about! We go through all the exciting developments in the 2023 Season 1 build and our active esports series, and Cisco Scaramuzza from our in-house broadcast team joins to talk about his role and share some favorite behind-the-scenes stories. Plus, Greg and Kevin resolve their pie debate from the last episode.

Duration:00:53:32

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Episode 226 -- David Ifft, John Dodson and Pete Wright ... MASTER Storytellers, Part Two

12/14/2022
This week, we’ve got the conclusion to our EPIC conversation with John Dodson, Pete Wright and David Ifft … and they kept telling stories with a full head of steam, just like last week. They remember their welcome-to-NASCAR and most embarrassing moments, life on the road away from family, MORE stretching-the-rulebook stories and SO much more. NOTE: This show is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand. Interested in The Scene Vault Podcast...

Duration:01:28:03

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From the Vault: Skateboarder Paul Rodriguez

12/12/2022
In this "From the Vault," Jim Beaver dives into the Project Action archives for this sit down with professional skateboarder Paul Rodriguez aka: P-Rod.

Duration:00:32:30