A NHRA Mini-Series: Part 3 (Finale) with Erica Enders, Courtney Enders, Shawn Reed, Maddie Gordon and Cody Espinoza

A NHRA Mini-Series: Part 3 (Finale) with Erica Enders, Courtney Enders, Shawn Reed, Maddie Gordon and Cody Espinoza

From White Trash with Money by with Justin "Danger" Nunley & Matt Lyda

March 11, 2026 · 1h 30m · Season 1 · Episode 34

About this episode

The finale of the NHRA mini-series features stories from top drag racing personalities and their journeys in the sport.

We wrap up our NHRA mini-series with a stacked lineup from the world of drag racing. Cody Espinoza, the Mopar “Badassador,” joins us to talk about becoming a brand ambassador for Dodge and what the future holds. Top Fuel driver Shawn Reed shares the intense story of his first win, the terrifying crash where he lost his index finger, and the mental battle of getting back behind the wheel. Courtney Enders gives insight into what’s happening at Elite Motorsports, including their merger with Tony Stewart Racing and how Justin was on the broadcast. Then 6-time Pro Stock Champion Erica Enders talks about adapting to major changes in the sport, the power behind these machines, and what it takes to compete at the top level. We wrap things up with upcoming Top Fuel driver MaddieGordon, who shares her journey from Jr. Dragsters to racing onone of drag racing’s biggest stages and why winning a championship in her rookie season would be something special. From wild crashes to championship mindsets, this finale is packed with the stories and personalities that make NHRA one of the most intense sports on earth. Special thanks to NHRA, ABM Communications, Carlye Tools andall the drivers and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Justin "Danger" Nunley, Matt Lyda

Guests: Cody Espinoza, Shawn Reed, Courtney Enders, Erica Enders, Maddie Gordon

Topics covered

  • drag racing
  • NHRA
  • sports stories
  • championship mindset
  • personal journeys

Keywords

  • NHRA
  • drag racing
  • Erica Enders
  • Shawn Reed
  • Cody Espinoza
  • Courtney Enders
  • Maddie Gordon
  • championship
  • Top Fuel

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dodge, Elite Motorsports, Tony Stewart Racing, NHRA, ABM Communications, Carlye Tools

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