EPISODE 14 SYNOPSIS
DON’T SLIP ON THE LADDER A CAREER REFRESHED BULK BUYING AND CHAMPIONSHIPS
This week, Wind Tunnel visits with a California Teen whose sights are set on climbing up NASCAR’s ladder to the top rung; the Cup Series. Jack visits with an IndyCar Series and “500” champion that started out stocking shelves in his father’s grocery store in France. And, an Xfinity guy that hails from “Sin City”… Las Vegas. And along the way, he has become a fan favorite.
18 year old Dylan Zampa a West Coast Late Model ace burning up the Cali short track scene. Like many of his peers, Dylan’s dream is to one day ascend to the very top of the NASCAR and enjoy a career in NASCAR’s Cip Series. He and Jack talk about that goal as well as the obstacles that loom along the way that can quickly detour that journey.
Simon Pagenaud grew up in France and as a youngster worked in his father’s grocery store. To follow his dream Simon moved to America and built his racing resume to the point that he became part of one of IndyCar’s top operations; team Penske. After winning a Series Title as well as an Indy 500, Simon was ushered out of Team Penske and now finds himself part of Meyer Shank Racing. MSR provide the ride for Helio Castroneves last year that made the Brazilian a FOUR time Indy 500 Champion and along with Pagenaud, chase another 500 win as well as an NTT IndyCar title. Jack’s visit with Simon centers on the game plan as well as Pagenaud’s role at MSR.
When Noah Gragson moved East from his Nevada home, he found himself for the first time, miles away from his friends and family. He and Jack talk about how Noah has kept those ties alive as he chases a NASCAR Xfinity Championship driving the number 9 Camaro for Dale Earnhardt’s JRM team.
They also examine the evolution of Noah’s race craft and his obsession with “buying in bulk”.