NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

This episode of the NHRA Insider concentrates on two fascinating storylines developing in the home state of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Josh Hart and Dave Richards are at their center, and both men join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the show. 

For Hart, 2023 was a string of disappointments following a shining moment at the Gators when he won the Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Callout. After that, things were a pretty rough uphill slog all year. Hart talks about that, working through the frustration, commitment to his team, and the outlook for 2024 following Florida testing. It's an insightful chat with one of the sport's most interesting guys. Economical with his words, they all land with a punch. 

Richards is set to live out a life's dream that was borne of a nightmare in 2023. After a massive season-ending crash parked the Versatran Funny Car, no one knew what the future held for the team. Well, as it was, this wreck would cause the team to be reborn, purchased as part of the Scag Power Equipment factory effort, and they will run the full tour for the first time in 2024. Richards talks about the challenges, the excitement, and the work that goes into making this whole thing work. It's fun, it's insightful, and it's the story of an epic full-time call up to the big leagues.