David Gravels racing story: From 1/4 midgets in Conneticut to becomming a World or Outlaws Champion.

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Hot Lappin with Lanman

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Hot Lappin with Lanman brings you closer to drivers, crew, series officials, and others in the dirt track racing world. We focus on the Sprint Car and Super Late Model world from across the country. This is a weekly show that will help you get to know these folks away from the track. We cover some news, but will focus on the personalities that make the dirt racing world go round. Please follow, share, and like this along with any of my social media platforms. Thank you so much for following along!

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David Gravels racing story: From 1/4 midgets in Conneticut to becomming a World or Outlaws Champion.

Hot Lappin with Lanman

1 hour 26 minutes 29 seconds

3 months ago

David Gravels racing story: From 1/4 midgets in Conneticut to becomming a World or Outlaws Champion.

In this conversation, David Gravel shares his journey from being a young racer in Connecticut to becoming a prominent figure in sprint car racing. He discusses his early experiences in quarter midget racing, the transition to micro sprints, and the challenges he faced as he moved up to sprint cars. David reflects on his rookie year, the ups and downs of his career, and the importance of teamwork and strategy in achieving success. He also addresses recent controversies in the racing community and shares how hard work and determination can lead to great things, including a Knoxville Nationals victory, Being crowned at the Kings Royal and being a World of Outlaw point champion.Chapters00:00 Introduction to David Gravel's Journey02:10 Early Racing Experiences and Influences06:10 Transitioning to Micro Sprints10:41 First Steps into Sprint Car Racing14:55 Challenges and Learning Curves in Sprint Cars17:22 Breakthrough Moments and Rookie of the Year26:09 The Shift to Destiny Motorsports39:25 Navigating Changes and New Opportunities41:18 The Turning Point: 2015 and Beyond43:08 The Dream Season: 2017 Highlights45:49 Transitioning Teams: The Jason Johnson Era48:06 Achieving the Dream: Winning the Knoxville Nationals51:24 Navigating Challenges: The 2020 Season59:55 The Championship Journey: 2024 Success01:02:16 Pressure and Expectations: The Knoxville Nationals01:04:24 Team Dynamics: Working with Cody Jacobs01:08:16 Qualifying Excellence: The Key to Success01:10:30 Rivalries and Respect: The Kyle Larson Incident