About this episode

The episode discusses the need for change in dirt racing's business practices, particularly regarding contracts and the emergence of young talent.

Most top dirt racing drivers have never signed a contract in their careers, and a recent mid-season split is raising serious questions about whether handshake deals can survive at this level. Plus, a 15-year-old out of California is on a trajectory we haven't seen in a long time, and the people noticing include NASCAR champions.

Topics covered

• dirt racing
• contracts
• business practices
• NASCAR
• youth talent

Keywords

• dirt racing
• contracts
• handshake deals
• NASCAR
• 15-year-old driver

Mentioned in this episode

Places: California

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