Dinner with Racers

Ep.183 – Michael Printup

Michael Printup is the current President of Watkins Glen International, but his history as one of the sport’s most dynamic track developers is long heralded. A staple of NASCAR and the former ISC family, Michael has developed race tracks ranging from California to Michigan, including one of the craziest stories on a development project in Staten Island, NY. Dinner was served at the Blue Pointe Grill at the Harbor Hotel in Watkins Glen, NY, with the song “Trust Be a Cop” by Husbands taking us out. Thanks again to Continental Tire, Acura, and Valvoline for making it all happen.

Ep.182 – Butch Leitzinger

Butch Leitzinger is a legend of the sportscar scene, having driven for some of the most historic programs in the 1990s and 2000s, including the Nissan GTU, the Bentley LMP, and most notably, Dyson Racing’s famed series of programs. Affable and very easy to get along with, Butch’s success at events like Le Mans, Daytona, Sebring, and beyond have made him a respected veteran of the sport and a heck of a storyteller. Lunch was served at Mad Mex in College Station, PA, with the song “Tommy Schnebbit” by his old friends Jonesing for Soma taking us out. Thanks again to Continental Tire, Acura, and Valvoline for making it all happen.

Ep.181 – Tommy Milner

Tommy Milner is a second-generation racer who has become a staple of American sportscar racing, most notably as part of Corvette Racing’s program. The son of Tom Milner, who has come up several times in our podcast, Tommy broke out of his family shadow by racing for some of the most prestigious brands in the sport, including BMW, Panoz, and eventually Corvette, where he’s gone on to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans and just about everything there is to win in IMSA. Tommy and his wife Lauren joined us for dinner at The Seneca Lodge in Watkins Glen, NY, with the song “Where I Wanna Be” by Dazy Chain taking us out. Thanks again to Continental Tire, Acura, and Valvoline for making it all happen.

Ep.180 – Jeroen Bleekemolen

Jeroen Bleekemolen has become a staple of GT racing around the world; there’s virtually never a weekend where he isn’t driving something…somewhere. It’s because he’s good. Born and living in the Netherlands, Jeroen is a Le Mans winner, an IMSA champion, and was even a national hero when driving for the famed Dutch A1GP program. Breakfast was served at Donna’s Restaurant in Corning, NY, with the song “Everything You Need” by Jamie Lono taking us out. Thanks again to Continental Tire, Acura, and Valvoline for making it all happen.

Ep.179 – Kevin Schwantz

Kevin Schwantz is one of America’s greatest motorcycle racers, and it doesn’t hurt that he’s funny as hell. Coming up through the American ranks in the 1980s, Kevin went on to become one of Suzuki’s MotorGP factory riders, engaging in legendary battles with Wayne Rainey through the 1990s until finally winning the MotoGP World Championship in 1993. Lunch was Chinatown in Austin, TX, with the song “Texas” by Loveland taking us out. Thanks again to Continental Tire, Acura, and Valvoline for making it all happen.

Ep.178 – A Special Announcement from Dinner with Racers

A special message to our fans on the future of our “Dinner with Racers” streaming service, with a special thank you to Continental Tire and our fans.

Ep.177 – Zoom Catch-Ups: Zach Veach

We’ve said we’d avoid doing remote interviews but, well, changing times call for changing approaches. The final in our series of catch-ups with previous guests, we reached out to Zach Veach, who in only five months has encountered a whole number of life changes, luckily he can laugh. Closeout song is “Climb Down That Tree” by Jacob Montague. Thanks to Continental Tire, Valvoline and Acura for making this happen.

Ep.176 – Zoom Catch-Ups: Ricky Taylor

We’ve said we’d avoid doing remote interviews but, well, changing times call for changing approaches. The fourth in our series of catch-ups with previous guests, we reached out to Fonzie’s Dad’s Brother, Ricky Taylor, who since his initial recording with us in 2015 went on to be the dominant force in the 2017 DPi debut, drive for Roger Penske, become an Acura factory driver, test an IndyCar, and is now bringing this all back to his father’s team for 2021 . Closeout song is “Big Shot” by IRONTOM. Thanks to Continental Tire, Valvoline and Acura for making this happen.

Ep.175 – Zoom Catch-Ups: Andy Lally

We’ve said we’d avoid doing remote interviews but, well, changing times call for changing approaches. The third in our series of catch-ups with previous guests, we reached out to Andy Lally, who since his initial recording with us in 2015 was unsure of his future with Magnus Racing or in the sport, where he’s continued to thrive taking another win at Daytona, multiple other wins and podiums, as well as several NASCAR outings. Closeout song is “Champion” by That Kid CG. Thanks to Continental Tire, Valvoline and Acura for making this happen.

Ep.174 – Zoom Catch-Ups: Mike Shank

We’ve said we’d avoid doing remote interviews but, well, changing times call for changing approaches. The second in our series of catch-ups with previous guests, we reached out to Mike Shank, who since his initial recording with us in 2016 went on to run a factory GTD program, win a GTD championship, start an IndyCar team, and now returns to the top tiers of IMSA with the Acura DPi. Closeout song is “Benedictus” by SAILR. Thanks to Continental Tire, Valvoline and Acura for making this happen.