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We're finally back and this week we discuss the fall 1986 race at Bristol. Even though there's not much excitement on the track there's plenty to talk about.

In this episode the idiots discuss the 1986 Bud at the Glen and the Champion Spark Plug 400 from Michigan. Aside of deep diving each race some of the other topics discussed: * Jack Arute questioning Buddy Baker being a crew chief and starting the sentence, "Will you be as bad of a crew chief...." * Exactly WHAT did Tim Richmond point to in his victory lane interview at Watkins Glen? * Andy questions whether he had a small stroke due to the confusion of the Indycar cut in during the Michigan NASCAR race. * Harry Hyde is about to whip an official at Michigan. Where's the ABC announcer to get to the bottom of things? * Bill Elliott "side drafting" a kiss from his wife in victory lane at Michigan oin our Facebook group - Racing Through Time www.facebook.com/groups/250881305782345/ Email the show at - racingthroughtimeproject@gmail.com Follow me on Twitter at - @OPRWord Also find the show at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/racing-through-time-a-nascar-retrospective-podcast/id1041704343 https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=471289&refid=stpr https://play.google.com/music/m/I2dfkrbmvlpf6wko3j4rhapnhme?t=Racing_Through_Time_-_A_NASCAR_Retrospective_Podcast

Some items discussed: - Several driver’s chime in on what freedom means to them over Independence Day. - The Firecracker 400 broadcast leaving a lot to be desired. - Tim Richmond’s Summer 500 run being an inspiration for Days of Thunder. - The big crash at Pocono that injures Neil Bonnett - The classic photo finish at the Summer 500 - Raw Feed Satellite breakdown of the Talladega 500 - Mike Joy with the hard questions - Is Chris Economaki going to whip Hillin’s crew chief? - How many other people want to whip Hillin after this race? - Tons of leaders, lead changes, and a truly classic race Join our Facebook group - Racing Through Time www.facebook.com/groups/250881305782345/ Email the show at - racingthroughtimeproject@gmail.com Follow me on Twitter at - @OPRWord Also find the show at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/racing-through-time-a-nascar-retrospective-podcast/id1041704343 https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=471289&refid=stpr https://play.google.com/music/m/I2dfkrbmvlpf6wko3j4rhapnhme?t=Racing_Through_Time_-_A_NASCAR_Retrospective_Podcast

Racing Through Time Episode 10 out NOW! The Miller 400 from Michigan and Richard Petty’s 1000th race discussed in detail.... https://soundcloud.com/ricky-whittenburg/racing-through-time-episode-9 Some items discussed: - Fallout from Pocono with mad drivers - Richard Petty gets a special engine firing command - New track surface and they are fast here at MIS - Crazy racing all day at Michigan and a truly great race - Ken Squier said WHAT? - Morgan Shepherd warned by NASCAR - Mike Joy straight shooting daggers - Classic racing to the finish between Gant and Elliott Join our Facebook group - Racing Through Time www.facebook.com/groups/250881305782345/ Email the show at - racingthroughtimeproject@gmail.com Follow me on Twitter at - @OPRWord Also find the show at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/racing-through-time-a-nascar-retrospective-podcast/id1041704343 https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=471289&refid=stpr https://play.google.com/music/m/I2dfkrbmvlpf6wko3j4rhapnhme?t=Racing_Through_Time_-_A_NASCAR_Retrospective_Podcast

In this week's installment of Racing Through Time we discuss two races - Riverside and Pocono. Both events were full of excitement and plenty of action and drama. Some items discussed: - Our undying love of Riverside's circuit - Harry Hyde is in a great mood - Terry Labonte imitates the Kool Aid Man - A wild photo finish at Riverside - Geoff Bodine is still the most positive person ever - Pocono always equals rain - Not just rain, a monsoon - The biggest boneheaded move in the history of NASCAR? - Tim Richmond finally shines on his way to becoming Mr. Pocono Join our Facebook group - Racing Through Time www.facebook.com/groups/250881305782345/ Email the show at - racingthroughtimeproject@gmail.com Follow me on Twitter at - @OPRWord Also find the show at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/racing-through-time-a-nascar-retrospective-podcast/id1041704343 https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=471289&refid=stpr https://play.google.com/music/m/I2dfkrbmvlpf6wko3j4rhapnhme?t=Racing_Through_Time_-_A_NASCAR_Retrospective_Podcast

We are BACK this week with some new audio equipment and a new show. We cover (what we can of) the 1986 Dover race and also what is available of the 1986 World 600. Topics Discussed - Newspaper article of Darrell Waltrip and Richard Petty going to Indianapolis - Story about Bobby Rahal and some good ol' southern boys being a little confused - The World 600 Shuffle in tribute of the Super Bowl Shuffle - God help us - An interesting article about Willy T. Ribbs - Mike Hogwood's weather forecasting abilities - Ricky Rudd may want to have a word with Mike Joy Join our Facebook group - Racing Through Time www.facebook.com/groups/250881305782345/ Email the show at - racingthroughtimeproject@gmail.com Follow me on Twitter at - @OPRWord Also find the show at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/racing-through-time-a-nascar-retrospective-podcast/id1041704343 https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=471289&refid=stpr https://play.google.com/music/m/I2dfkrbmvlpf6wko3j4rhapnhme?t=Racing_Through_Time_-_A_NASCAR_Retrospective_Podcast Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/racingthroughtime For $5 per month you will get access to Patreon exclusive shows covering various races from all different types of racing. We will have exclusive shows at least once per month on our Patreon page. In addition, we will read your name on the show and give our thanks for your support, and you will get early access to our regular shows. For $25, you will get the same benefits of the $5 tier but you get to pick a race for us to cover. The only requirement is that the race be available on Youtube and be prior to 2010. Any series, any race. Also, you will have the opportunity to be interviewed for the race you pick and tell us why you picked that race and share some insights. For $50, you will be able to pick a race as well and you will have the opportunity to join us for an entire broadcast. For the higher two tiers it is perfectly acceptable for you to bump up your pledge for one month to pick a race and then drop back down to the $5 tier. We appreciate your support and look forward to bringing you exclusive content.

In this week's installment of Racing Through Time we discuss the infamous 1986 Winston 500 from Talladega. You know, the one where the dude stole the pace car? Other items discussed: - How fast is too fast at Dega? 212+ in qualifying for Bill Elliott - Neil Bonnett is cursed - Joe Ruttman is cursed - Kyle Petty's popularity in 1986 - Buddy Baker is the man - Is Cale naked? - Geoff Bodine is the happiest man on earth - Bobby Hillin being recruited as a track athlete? - A wild end to the race Join our Facebook group - Racing Through Time www.facebook.com/groups/250881305782345/ Email the show at - racingthroughtimeproject@gmail.com Follow me on Twitter at - @OPRWord Also find the show at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/racing-through-time-a-nascar-retrospective-podcast/id1041704343 https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=471289&refid=stpr https://play.google.com/music/m/I2dfkrbmvlpf6wko3j4rhapnhme?t=Racing_Through_Time_-_A_NASCAR_Retrospective_Podcast Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/racingthroughtime For $5 per month you will get access to Patreon exclusive shows covering various races from all different types of racing. We will have exclusive shows at least once per month on our Patreon page. In addition, we will read your name on the show and give our thanks for your support, and you will get early access to our regular shows. For $25, you will get the same benefits of the $5 tier but you get to pick a race for us to cover. The only requirement is that the race be available on Youtube and be prior to 2010. Any series, any race. Also, you will have the opportunity to be interviewed for the race you pick and tell us why you picked that race and share some insights. For $50, you will be able to pick a race as well and you will have the opportunity to join us for an entire broadcast. For the higher two tiers it is perfectly acceptable for you to bump up your pledge for one month to pick a race and then drop back down to the $5 tier. We appreciate your support and look forward to bringing you exclusive content.

In Episode 6 of Racing Through Time we do a full review of the North Wilkesboro race and a quick overview of the Martinsville race. Some items discussed: - Richard Petty gets a front row start - Paint schemes then vs now - NASCAR's bizarre criteria for apparent cautions - Tim Richmond talks to ESPN during green flag laps - Is Jack Arute a maniac? - Joe Ruttman impresses yet again - Dale Earnhardt's second win in a row Join our Facebook group - Racing Through Time www.facebook.com/groups/250881305782345/ Email the show at - racingthroughtimeproject@gmail.com Follow me on Twitter at - @OPRWord Also find the show at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/racing-through-time-a-nascar-retrospective-podcast/id1041704343 https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=471289&refid=stpr https://play.google.com/music/m/I2dfkrbmvlpf6wko3j4rhapnhme?t=Racing_Through_Time_-_A_NASCAR_Retrospective_Podcast

In Episode number 5 of Racing Through Time 1986 we talk about the Transouth 500 from Darlington, South Carolina. This was a race of attrition that saw many contenders suffer mechanical issues. Some of the topics discussed include: - Andy takes Jack Arute to task - Bobby Allison's windshield is "propagating" - Geoff Bodine is always in a good mood - Diversity among drivers - Waltrip in a contract year - Why won't Buddy Baker's crew just clean the man's windshield? - The Oldspacolypse - Compete and total domination by Dale Earnhardt Join our Facebook group - Racing Through Time www.facebook.com/groups/250881305782345/ Email the show at - racingthroughtimeproject@gmail.com Follow me on Twitter at - @OPRWord Also find the show at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/racing-through-time-a-nascar-retrospective-podcast/id1041704343 https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=471289&refid=stpr https://play.google.com/music/m/I2dfkrbmvlpf6wko3j4rhapnhme?t=Racing_Through_Time_-_A_NASCAR_Retrospective_Podcast

In this episode of Racing Through Time we discuss race number 5 on the 1986 calendar, the Valleydale 500 from the Bristol International Raceway. Topics discussed: - Neil Bonnett is snakebit - Last race winner Morgan Shepherd in a different car - New driver for the 75 ride with Lake Speed out - ESPN's NASCAR broadcasting brilliance - An interesting take on Eddie Biershwale's spoken word - Rusty Wallace's total dominance for his first ever series win Join our Facebook group - Racing Through Time https://www.facebook.com/groups/250881305782345/ Email the show at - racingthroughtimeproject@gmail.com Follow me on Twitter at - @OPRWord

In Episode 3 of Racing Through Time we go back and revisit the 1986 Motorcraft 500 at Atlanta International Raceway. Topics discussed include: - Fallout from Richmond finish - Great article about Wendell Scott - Ricky Rudd says Ford's need some help from NASCAR - Brief discussion about the Rockingham race Full race coverage of the Motorcraft 500 - The worst broadcasting ever for a NASCAR event - Harry Hyde is not happy with an official ruling - The ABC broadcast team doesn't have a clue - Morgan Shepherd runs with the big dogs Follow me on Twitter at @OPRWord Email the show at racingthroughtimeproject@gmail.com Find our group on Facebook - Racing Through Time - A NASCAR Retrospective Our show is available directly through Soundcloud at: https://soundcloud.com/ricky-whittenburg/sets/racing-through-time-nascar Also find us on iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher

The second episode of Racing Through Time covers the 1986 Miller High Life 400 at the Richmond Fairgrounds. Topics covered..... - Aero issues with the new car designs - Rain causes havoc in Cup qualifying - Bobby Allison talks about the aero of the new car models Also we cover the entire race flag-to-flag which saw plenty of crashes, action, and excitement. And we saw plenty of fan shots at especially inopportune times. We debate the finish which saw Darrell Waltrip and Dale Earnhardt colliding, taking them both out of contention along with 3rd place Joe Ruttman and 4th place Geoff Bodine which handed the win to Kyle Petty, his first ever victory. Link to the race on Youtube...... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8k5rWjbeg4 Email the show at racingthroughtimeproject@gmail.com Check out our Facebook group - just type in Racing Through Time or visit this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/250881305782345/ Follow me on Twitter at @OPRWord

The inaugural episode of Racing Through Time. This is a podcast that will cover the entire 1986 NASCAR Winston Cup season. Episode one features offseason news, the 1986 Busch Clash review, and the full review of the 1986 Daytona 500.

The first episode of Racing Through Time, covering the ENTIRE 1986 NASCAR Winston Cup Season, has hosts Ricky Whittenburg and Andy Waddell discussing the news heading into 1986, the Busch Clash, and the Daytona 500 review. Find out more about: - Tim Richmond and his move to Hendrick - Bobby Allison moving to the Stavola Brothers - The L/R Series - Wild Chris Economaki audio drops - David Pearson missing the Daytona 500 because of what?

We are BACK with a 4 episode review to end out the year of 1992. -Thunder Tour Recap - Andy's Geography Lesson - Can Morton for the love of Christ quit saying the same catchphrase - Kevin Sullivan sacrifices Jeff Daniels - Tim Horner and his sick little buddy JT - The most random SMW moment so far in the promotion

This week the gang is back to discuss 3 more episodes of SMW as we head into Thanksgiving Thunder. - Orndorff is ready to stick a few guys - Robert Fuller continues to call everyone little feller - A hilarious misinterpretation from Justin regarding Brian Lee - Cornette with the funniest line in SMW history so far

NEW Episode of Fire in the Mountain covering SMW TV's 39, 40, and 41 from Haysai, Virginia. Topics covered by the hosts: - Did Justin just compliment Brian Lee? - Did the Grim Reaper throw ashes in Lee's face and why is that so wrong? - The Garvin/Orndorff thing gets into much weirder territory - Danny Davis, at home, stroking his..........kitty cat - The Master certainly doesn't disappoint. Best angle so far in SMW? - Did Brian Lee and the Nightstalker have a legitimately good match? - Robert Gibson's mother is a deaf mute and Cornette buries her - Ring around the rosie with Tim Horner and Ron Wright - Logistics of Gibson getting from the airport to Haysai

Fire in the Mountains SMW 36-38 by Ricky Whittenburg

This week we are back to review episodes 33-35 of Smoky Mountain Wrestling television. - Justin is MIA but in pursuit of a 10k bounty - Who's the new guy? - Making fun of the Pikeville faithful - Bob Armstrong guarding backdoors - DWB hangs Tim Horner and the crowd is silenced - Ronnie Garvin REALLY is upset over his towel

This week Justin is back and we discuss SMW TV Episodes 31 & 32. Some highlights: - Bob Armstrong. The shirt is back. - Paul Orndorff wants to do WHAT to Ronnie Garvin? - Fan orgasms over Rock N Roll Express music. - Fantasy booking Danny Davis. - Robert Fuller and "Little feller." - Some more head scratching booking.