Steve welcomes NBC Sports Bet the Edge podcast host, Sara Perlman to talk about his other sports passion - sports betting. Sara gives her advice for new bettors, start small! Big picture they discuss how sports betting is growing throughout the country and different sports. Steve also confesses his NASCAR Fantasy League frustrations with Dale Jr. 

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Sports Betting Breakdown

Jamie Little, Pit Reporter for Fox’s NASCAR coverage joins Steve to talk what it’s like working at the track each weekend. She also shares how she become the voice of ARCA this season with the encouragement of a friend, and years working in sports media. They talk about what her life is like when she isn’t working and being in the dessert business.   

Behind the Scenes with Jamie Little

Steve sits down with Bridget and Sarah Burgess of BMI Racing. 19-year old Bridget pilots the No. 88 Chevrolet for her family-run race team in ARCA Menards West Series competition with her mother, Sarah, calling the shots from atop the pit box. They talk about their family’s move from Australia to America in order to pursuit their racing dreams.

Mother-Daughter Duo Take on ARCA

Michael McDowell joins Steve to chat about his path to earning first career Cup Series win as a 70/1 underdog in the sport’s biggest event … the Daytona 500! The native of Glendale, Arizona talks about how focusing on the details helped the No. 34 Ford Mustang team make an impact early in the season. Approaching his career with honesty, making achievable goals and having strong family support has assisted Michael into continuing his Cup Series career. Plus, Steve gets McDowell’s thoughts on what the Next Gen Cup Series car will do for him and the sport overall. 

Michael McDowell, Underdog Champ

Steve goes crew chief-to-crew chief with Adam Stevens, who is leading the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 20 Toyota with driver Christopher Bell. Just three races into their first season together, Stevens and Bell have set the bar high with a victory at the Daytona Road Course. Both crew chiefs share stories of past driver swaps and what it meant for the rest of the garage.  

Hail to the Chief

Steve’s two-wheel fandom shines through with this week’s guest, Monster Energy AMA Supercross rider Christian Craig. The veteran racer talks about his recent injury and how he powered through his heats in Orlando. Plus, what was his extra encouragement in Houston. Craig, who is currently competing in the 250 SX class with Yamaha, also shares how his vlog got started, as well as dealing with previous injuries.

Christian Craig Supercross Warrior

Steve Letarte is back on location with NASCAR Cup Series Champion Chase Elliott for the season’s first episode of Letarte On Location. Since winning the championship, Elliott has had a busy off-season racing in marquee events, and now he’s ready for his sports car debut in the prestigious Rolex 24 at Daytona. The two sat down at Daytona talk about last season, his upcoming title defense, and the mindset of boss Rick Hendrick as his team charges into 2021. 

Back on track with the Champ

Steve welcomes NASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Dillon to Letarte On Location this week. Coming off an impressive showing at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL, Ty talks about working on his road course skills and shares his thoughts on a 2021 schedule with more chances to show those skills off. Also on Ty’s mind: The final days of Germain Racing, where he’s raced over the past four seasons; and how he’s gone from growing up in a racing family to helping raise a family himself.

Ty Dillon: Driver and Dad

The newest member of the NASCAR on NBC team, Brad Daugherty, joins Steve for an episode of Letarte on Location. Brad shares stories of his past growing up in North Carolina and how his love of racing grew because of his family - and his dreams of one day becoming a race car driver! That, however, was not in the cards for the 7-foot Daugherty, who became a basketball sensation. He talks about his experience with the University of North Carolina basketball team, playing for legendary coach Dean Smith, and alongside teammate Michael Jordan. Brad went on to an 8-year NBA career with the Cleveland Cavaliers, being named an All-Star five times. In his post-basketball career, Brad has gone back to his racing roots, becoming both a successful team owner and respected media personality. 

Brad Daugherty - NBA Superstar, NASCAR Team Owner

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Omar Amador of Telemundo joins Steve for the latest edition of Letarte On Location. Omar covers a variety of sports for Telemundo’s Spanish-speaking audience, including NASCAR. In his conversation with Steve, he explains how he fell in love with NASCAR at Daytona, his involvement in the sport (including covering the NASCAR Mexico Series) and his other assignments for Telemundo such as reporting from fan parties - which makes Steve a bit envious! Steve and Omar also discuss how NASCAR’s reaffirmation toward diversity and inclusion, along with new entrants to the sport, can help racing continue to grow in Latinx and other communities.

Lenguaje De La Velocidad - Language of Speed

Steve welcomes his first 2-time guest to Letarte On Location, Steve Myers, iRacing EVP and Executive Producer. While sports were shutting down in March, iRacing was a sport that could continue safely. In 10 days, putting NASCAR iRacing on TV went from an idea to reality. The two talk about how the impact of iRacing in motorsports has evolved since they last spoke. 

iRacing in 2020

In the latest Letarte On Location, Xfinity Series driver Jeremy Clements joins Steve to talk about what goes into bringing a small, family-owned race team to the track each week. From working with mileaged-out parts to booking travel, Jeremy and his #51 team have to make the most of it. But he remains dedicated to living out his dream - a commitment that has been tested on several occasions, including a gruesome injury behind the wheel. Jeremy’s appreciation shines through in his conversation with Steve - and makes a good case to all racing fans to support the underdogs along with their favorite elite drivers & teams.

Jeremy Clements: Family Matters

In retirement, former NASCAR driver Elliott Sadler’s schedule is more packed than ever with coaching youth sports, iRacing and golfing! So Steve was lucky to get him to join the Letarte On Location podcast this week. Elliott reflects on his driving career, the current state of the Playoffs, and which Hall of Fame driver helped him as a rookie.  

Elliott Sadler is a Busy Man

Winston Kelley, NASCAR Hall of Fame Executive Director & MRN Pit Reporter, joins Letarte On Location to share stories of the past in honor of Throwback Weekend at Darlington. Winston talks to Steve about how he juggled multiple jobs in order to follow NASCAR on the weekends, and balancing his current roles at the Hall of Fame and MRN. He also goes into his career covering races from the pits - and reveals who was his most challenging interview.

Winston Kelley, Preserving and Covering History

Denny Hamlin has been making the most of the 2020 season, before and after the two-month pause due to the global pandemic. Steve welcomes the three-time Daytona 500 Champion to Letarte On Location this week. They talk about career goals and how they have evolved over time, popularity in NASCAR and hurdles Denny has overcome during his time in the sport. Drawing a comparison of NASCAR athletes to other professional athletes, Steve learns how Denny has been able to create relationships with other professional sports stars.

Denny Hamlin and the Now

When you’ve spent more than 20 years of your life on the road as a NASCAR crew chief and NBC analyst, you’re bound to meet some interesting characters along the way. Letarte on Location brings you closer to all kinds of personalities that Steve has connected with throughout the years traveling the circuit. So sit down, buckle up and get ready for some “off the grid” conversations.

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