Heritage Road

Busch / Wondery

Daredevils. Moonshiners. Women. TV. All of them had a role in creating the phenomenon of NASCAR, a sport that is all-American in more ways than you think. Host Rich Phillips, voice of Texas Motor Speedway, takes you behind the scenes and under the hood as he traces the history of stock car racing from its moonshine-running roots, to its current position at the forefront of technical innovation.

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Our Editor's Take

When it comes to motorsports, there's nothing quite like NASCAR. A deep dive into the history of stock car racing shares stories of modern American adrenaline lovers and grease monkeys. Rich Phillips hosts Heritage Road, a behind-the-scenes podcast that takes listeners from the side of the track to behind the wheel.

Phillips explores the history of this fast and furious form of entertainment—from its moonshine-soaked roots to its current adulation in American motor racing. There is much more to NASCAR than fast cars and loud noises, and Heritage Road shares it all.

From the first episode to the last, Heritage Road is a must-listen podcast for all sports fans. Phillips takes listeners on a thrilling ride through the history of the all-American institution, telling the history of NASCAR as it has never been told before. Heritage Road will delight NASCAR fanatics and equally intrigue anyone remotely interested in sports or the history of modern America.

This podcast leaves no stone unturned, detailing the complex science behind stock car racing along with legendary seasons, iconic names, the wider NASCAR family, and much more. The NASCAR industry encapsulates the best of business, entertainment, and competition, and Heritage Road is a great place to start when looking to get a handle on it all. It doesn't get any more all-American than NASCAR, and Heritage Road is the purest celebration of that.

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Introducing Heritage Road
Jun 15 2017
Introducing Heritage Road
Heritage Road tells the history of NASCAR like you’ve never heard it before. Host Rich Phillips, voice of Texas Motor Speedway, digs into stories you thought you knew, others you’ll never believe, and takes you behind the scenes to get an insider’s look at an all-American tradition. Drivers, crew members, broadcasters, legends, staffers, fans - they all make this sport what it is, and they’ve all got stories to tell. New episodes every Thursday until August 3rd.To hear more episodes, listen exclusively with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for this and more exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/mT4GXWxqdabSubscribe today so you'll never miss an episode! smarturl.it/heritageroadSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episodes

Introducing Heritage Road
Jun 15 2017
Introducing Heritage Road
Heritage Road tells the history of NASCAR like you’ve never heard it before. Host Rich Phillips, voice of Texas Motor Speedway, digs into stories you thought you knew, others you’ll never believe, and takes you behind the scenes to get an insider’s look at an all-American tradition. Drivers, crew members, broadcasters, legends, staffers, fans - they all make this sport what it is, and they’ve all got stories to tell. New episodes every Thursday until August 3rd.To hear more episodes, listen exclusively with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for this and more exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/mT4GXWxqdabSubscribe today so you'll never miss an episode! smarturl.it/heritageroadSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Humble Beginnings | 1
Jun 29 2017
Humble Beginnings | 1
We go back to racing's roots to learn about good ol' boys running moonshine and the man who turned them into the first generation of NASCAR drivers. We’ll hear stories of early racing legends, including some legendary women, who set the pace for what racing would become. Plus, we spend time with some fans who show us how strangers become family at the track.New to Heritage Road? Subscribe today so you never miss an episode: https://smarturl.it/heritageroadTo hear more episodes, listen exclusively with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for this and more exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/mT4GXWxqdabSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Science of Speed | 2
Jul 6 2017
The Science of Speed | 2
If you love going fast - and staying alive - then you love science. We spend some time with a physicist and learn all about the invisible forces keeping drivers in their seats, cars glued to the track, and NASCAR as competitive as ever. We talk with the expert technicians and specialists making advancements in the garage to shave seconds off drivers' times. And we hang out with Kevin Harvick's crew to learn how real-time experimentation can change a race.New to Heritage Road? Subscribe today so you never miss an episode: https://smarturl.it/heritageroadTo hear more episodes, listen exclusively with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for this and more exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/mT4GXWxqdabSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.