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Billy Venturini on Driver Development, Sliced Bread & Electrification

Venturini Motorsports Team Owner Billy Venturini could become a regular Friend of the Freaks. He had a very candid conversation with Statt Mann including his unique relationship as a driver development team with Toyota Motorsports. The conversation covered everything from Chicago deep dish pizza to the future of electrification in modern stock car racing. Listen…

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It’s Tough to be a Fan!

This is the Statt Mann Baby. Time to Scatt a little bit. I’ve been in the news business for more than fifty years. I know how to be fair in coverage but pure objectivity is difficult for a living, breathing adult with experiences and a brain. That said, it’s tough to be a fan. I’m…

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Helio Castroneves Wins His Fourth Indy 500!

2021 Indy 500 Winner Helio Castroneves is a long time Friend of The Freaks. That’s why it was a special few minutes to spend with Helio after the win Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Helio’s ride with Michael Shank Racing was a very limited assignment this season but it might become a fulltime affair…

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