Episode Details

A college class gets interrupted by one of the best calls a young driver can receive: “Can you race this weekend?” We sit down with Andrew Chapman, a newly 21-year-old ARCA driver, and trace the line from a bare-bones go-kart setup to real stock car results. He shares how he got connected with a team owner, what it takes to earn trust quickly, and why being ready matters as much as raw speed when opportunities show up with almost no notice.

We also dig into Chapman’s other lane: electrical engineering. Cars are turning into rolling computer networks, and racing is already obsessed with data, sensors, and communication between driver and crew. We talk about how technical fluency can keep a career moving even when rides change, and why engineering can open doors across motorsports, from setup and diagnostics to inspection and safety roles.

Then Don delivers a full new car review of the redesigned 2027 Kia Telluride, including the trim walk, the Telluride X-Pro SX Prestige AWD experience, interior tech highlights, pricing, competitors, and the big question of whether a 2.5-liter turbo four feels like enough for a large three-row SUV. Jeff rounds things out with the true origin of the Indy 500 milk tradition, followed by a clear-eyed look at automotive tariffs, supply chain complexity, and the USMCA review that could reshape North American production decisions.

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