Why the 1999 Cup championship by Dale Jarrett marked several milestones in NASCAR history (1:00); the 1995 move to Robert Yates Racing that started it all (4:00); why expectations were measured for the new No. 88 Ford team (6:00); how a championship mentality emerged in 1999 that “this is our time” (9:00); crew chief Todd Parrott, the heart of the team (11:00); how Jarrett, Parrott and the No. 88 team worked very long hours (sometime overnight) to outwork the competition (13:30); the mindset shift into how to build championship consistency over several months (16:00); a dominant victory at Michigan International Speedway (21:00); the backstory of Todd Parrott’s emotional winner’s interview (24:30); Daytona International Speedway and another victory over Dale Earnhardt (28:00); the sad story of the turtle and the Ford (32:00); the magic of having “Gentleman Ned” on the mic again (36:00); a memorable dustup with Jeff Gordon and New Hampshire that nearly led to a fight (38:00); a stirring battle and a critical blowout at Pocono Raceway (42:00); a redemptive victory in the Brickyard 400 (45:00); when Ned Jarrett spotted for his son (50:00); why was DJ so good in the big races? His thoughts and a compliment from a legend (53:00); Homestead-Miami Speedway clincher and the emotions of Robert Yates’ first championship (58:00); the legacy of Davey Allison and Ernie Irvan (1:01); a call from country star Alan Jackson (1:06); and a special note from Mario Andretti (1:07); the family sacrifices made for a championship (1:10); why DJ is so proud of being a late bloomer as a champion – and why it never might happen again (1:15).
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Why the 1999 Cup championship by Dale Jarrett marked several milestones in NASCAR history (1:00); the 1995 move to Robert Yates Racing that started it all (4:00); why expectations were measured for the new No. 88 Ford team (6:00); how a championship mentality emerged in 1999 that “this is our time” (9:00); crew chief Todd Parrott, the heart of the team (11:00); how Jarrett, Parrott and the No. 88 team worked very long hours (sometime overnight) to outwork the competition (13:30); the mindset shift into how to build championship consistency over several months (16:00); a dominant victory at Michigan International Speedway (21:00); the backstory of Todd Parrott’s emotional winner’s interview (24:30); Daytona International Speedway and another victory over Dale Earnhardt (28:00); the sad story of the turtle and the Ford (32:00); the magic of having “Gentleman Ned” on the mic again (36:00); a memorable dustup with Jeff Gordon and New Hampshire that nearly led to a fight (38:00); a stirring battle and a critical blowout at Pocono Raceway (42:00); a redemptive victory in the Brickyard 400 (45:00); when Ned Jarrett spotted for his son (50:00); why was DJ so good in the big races? His thoughts and a compliment from a legend (53:00); Homestead-Miami Speedway clincher and the emotions of Robert Yates’ first championship (58:00); the legacy of Davey Allison and Ernie Irvan (1:01); a call from country star Alan Jackson (1:06); and a special note from Mario Andretti (1:07); the family sacrifices made for a championship (1:10); why DJ is so proud of being a late bloomer as a champion – and why it never might happen again (1:15).&lt;/p&gt;
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Recalling the key moments from the 1999 Cup championship for Dale Jarrett, whose lone title in NASCAR’s premier series was historic in many ways as the end of a golden era for star drivers.

Dale Jarrett remembers his historic 1999 Cup championship 25 years later

Interviews with Joey Logano (1:30); Ryan Blaney (7:00); Tyler Reddick (13:00); William Byron (17:00).
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Interviews with Joey Logano (1:30); Ryan Blaney (7:00); Tyler Reddick (13:00); William Byron (17:00).&lt;/p&gt;
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Previewing the season finale championship at Phoenix Raceway with Championship 4 contenders Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, Tyler Reddick and William Byron.

Phoenix Championship 4 Preview: Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, Tyler Reddick and William Byron on the title race

Hendrick’s record-breaking success at Martinsville and why the track is so intertwined with the team’s narrative arc (1:00); Kyle Larson and crew chief Cliff Daniels on why last year’s victory meant so much (5:00); Chase Elliott’s unique perspective (8:00); revisiting the tragic events of Oct. 24, 2004 (10:00); the aftermath in Atlanta five days later (16:00); triumph on race day at Atlanta (22:00); how Rick Hendrick handled the grief (27:00); crew chief Alan Gustafson on what Martinsville means now to the team (30:00).
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Hendrick’s record-breaking success at Martinsville and why the track is so intertwined with the team’s narrative arc (1:00); Kyle Larson and crew chief Cliff Daniels on why last year’s victory meant so much (5:00); Chase Elliott’s unique perspective (8:00); revisiting the tragic events of Oct. 24, 2004 (10:00); the aftermath in Atlanta five days later (16:00); triumph on race day at Atlanta (22:00); how Rick Hendrick handled the grief (27:00); crew chief Alan Gustafson on what Martinsville means now to the team (30:00).&lt;/p&gt;
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Exploring the polarizing relationship of Hendrick Motorsports to Martinsville Speedway. The winningest team in NASCAR history earned its first Cup victory there 40 years ago and has the NASCAR single-track record for wins at Martinsville. But the Southwest Virginia short track also is associated with the tragic crash of a Hendrick Motorsports plane that killed 10 on Oct. 24, 2004.

Hendrick Motorsports, Martinsville Speedway, a plane crash tragedy 20 years later

Were three victories by drivers outside the playoffs a surprise if the schedule was full of wild cards? (1:00); impact of the Next Gen on teams’ “opportunity” for victories (3:30); can Steve spot how the cars can be differentiated now? (6:00); the acceptance of new technology in NASCAR and where it can head next (9:00); Steve’s ideas for helping improve TV storytelling in NASCAR races (10:30); the influx of personnel into the NASCAR labor market as teams restructure (12:30); how race teams have diversified into non-racing manufacturing industries that require high-end precision (14:00); Alex Bowman’s amazing run (18:00); can Kyle Busch extend his streak of seasons with at least one victory (21:30); what is happening with NASCAR and the inconsistent enforcement of its Damaged Vehicle Policy? (25:00); how NASCAR could have handled communication of its new policy better before Talladega (29:00); will the final four races shift the focus solely back to wining playoff drivers (33:00); the mystery of Denny Hamlin in the 2024 playoffs (35:00).
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Were three victories by drivers outside the playoffs a surprise if the schedule was full of wild cards? (1:00); impact of the Next Gen on teams’ “opportunity” for victories (3:30); can Steve spot how the cars can be differentiated now? (6:00); the acceptance of new technology in NASCAR and where it can head next (9:00); Steve’s ideas for helping improve TV storytelling in NASCAR races (10:30); the influx of personnel into the NASCAR labor market as teams restructure (12:30); how race teams have diversified into non-racing manufacturing industries that require high-end precision (14:00); Alex Bowman’s amazing run (18:00); can Kyle Busch extend his streak of seasons with at least one victory (21:30); what is happening with NASCAR and the inconsistent enforcement of its Damaged Vehicle Policy? (25:00); how NASCAR could have handled communication of its new policy better before Talladega (29:00); will the final four races shift the focus solely back to wining playoff drivers (33:00); the mystery of Denny Hamlin in the 2024 playoffs (35:00).&lt;/p&gt;
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NASCAR on NBC analyst Steve Letarte on the 2024 Cup Series playoffs at halfway, examining trends in non-playoff winners, Alex Bowman’s points surge, NASCAR’s inconsistent officiating on damaged cars and Denny Hamlin’s struggles.

Analyzing trends in the NASCAR 2024 Cup playoffs at halfway: Alex Bowman, Denny Hamlin, officiating and more

Basking in the afterglow of Harrison’s triumph (3:00); the immediate aftermath of getting to victory lane (5:00); and the amusing scramble of trying to find a ride home Sunday (7:00); the conversation that father and son shared immediately after the win (8:00); on Jeff’s tendency to avoid too much commentary on Harrison during races (13:00); Jeff’s one regret about his call (15:00); how he handles commenting on Harrison during broadcasts (18:00); the ridicule that Harrison and other drivers and athletes face (22:00); the impact of social media on the younger generation of drivers (25:00); assessing Harrison’s first three seasons in Cup and the circumstances of losing his ride (30:00); why Harrison has impressed Jeff and others with how he’s handled being fired at 23 years old (32:00); the difficulty of staying true to yourself while being selfish as a race car driver (38:00); NASCAR’s recent conundrum with cars getting airborne (40:00).
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Basking in the afterglow of Harrison’s triumph (3:00); the immediate aftermath of getting to victory lane (5:00); and the amusing scramble of trying to find a ride home Sunday (7:00); the conversation that father and son shared immediately after the win (8:00); on Jeff’s tendency to avoid too much commentary on Harrison during races (13:00); Jeff’s one regret about his call (15:00); how he handles commenting on Harrison during broadcasts (18:00); the ridicule that Harrison and other drivers and athletes face (22:00); the impact of social media on the younger generation of drivers (25:00); assessing Harrison’s first three seasons in Cup and the circumstances of losing his ride (30:00); why Harrison has impressed Jeff and others with how he’s handled being fired at 23 years old (32:00); the difficulty of staying true to yourself while being selfish as a race car driver (38:00); NASCAR’s recent conundrum with cars getting airborne (40:00).&lt;/p&gt;
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NASCAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on the emotions of watching his son Harrison earn his first Cup Series victory at Daytona International Speedway while calling the race on national TV and the aftermath of a feel-good story for the 2024 season.

Harrison Burton’s breakthrough Cup victory at Daytona through the eyes of his father, Jeff, in the broadcast booth

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