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The Scene Vault Podcast

The Scene Vault Podcast

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At The Scene Vault Podcast, we're all about NASCAR history, all the time. Our interview guests shed new light on their lives and careers each and every week, and hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid draw on their long careers in and around the sport to provide expert analysis and commentary. New episodes drop every Wednesday at 6 a.m. Eastern.Copyright The Scene Vault
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  • Episode 385 -- Firestorm Reaction -- Two Accidents, Two Funerals, Same Track, Same Turn

    Episode 385 -- Firestorm Reaction -- Two Accidents, Two Funerals, Same Track, Same Turn
    Feb 25 2026
    Slugger Labbe, who served as Kenny Irwin's first Winston Cup crew chief, joins co-hosts Rick Houston, Steve Waid and Jeffrey Baker to remember the promising young driver. In this episode of The Scene Vault Podcast, we dive deep into the heartbreaking "Firestorm" era of the 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup Series season. We react to the tragic loss of Irwin at New Hampshire International Speedway—an event that, along with the loss of Adam Petty forever changed the sport. Hear the raw, unfiltered perspective of crew chief Slugger Labbe, who opens up about the immense pressure placed on Irwin to become the "next" Jeff Gordon ... and to uphold the incredible success of Robert Yates Racing's legendary number 28 entry. From his Rookie of the Year battle to his time at Robert Yates Racing and Team SABCO, we explore the talent that was lost too soon. Was the pressure too much? Did mechanical failure seal his fate? Join us as we remember a driver who had all the potential in the world. In this episode, we cover: The eerie similarities between the Kenny Irwin Jr. and Adam Petty accidents Slugger Labbe's emotional recount of the 2000 season The "stuck throttle" controversy at New Hampshire The pressure of driving the #28 for Robert Yates after Davey Allison and Ernie Irvan How these tragedies reshaped NASCAR safety forever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 m
  • Two Accidents -- Two Funerals

    Two Accidents -- Two Funerals
    Feb 25 2026
    In the summer of 2000, NASCAR faced one of its darkest periods. Just eight weeks after the loss of Adam Petty, the racing world was shattered again by the death of Kenny Irwin at the exact same track. In this episode of Firestorm: 2000-2001 -- The Years That Forever Changed NASCAR, we look back at the incredible talent, the intense pressure, and the tragic end of a driver who had been destined for greatness. Kenny Irwin Jr. was a force of nature in the open-wheel ranks. A USAC standout who went head-to-head with Tony Stewart, Irwin was fast-tracked to the Winston Cup Series, tasked with filling the legendary seat of the #28 at Robert Yates Racing. From his Rookie of the Year battle to his move to Sabco Racing, Irwin's career was defined by raw speed and high expectations. We explore the details of that fateful weekend at the track then known as New Hampshire International Speedway, the eerie similarities to Adam Petty's accident and the devastating impact it had on mentors like Johnny Vance and Bob East. This is the story of a rising star extinguished too soon and the wake-up call that eventually forced NASCAR history toward a safer future. In this episode, we cover: Kenny Irwin's dominance in USAC and his rivalry with Tony Stewart The pressure of replacing Ernie Irvan in the #28 Texaco Havoline Ford His transition to the #42 for Sabco Racing The tragic accident at Loudon and the "stuck throttle" discussion The emotional aftermath for the racing community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 m
  • Firestorm The Rise & Tragedy of Adam Petty – The NASCAR Loss That Changed Everything

    Firestorm The Rise & Tragedy of Adam Petty – The NASCAR Loss That Changed Everything
    Feb 18 2026
    He was the first fourth-generation athlete in professional sports history, carrying the most famous surname in NASCAR. But on a dark day in New Hampshire, the future of the Petty legacy—and the sport itself—was changed forever. In this episode of Firestorm, we look back at the brief but bright career of Adam Petty. Known for his infectious youthful exuberance and that signature Petty smile, Adam carried the weight of a dynasty on his shoulders. We go beyond the highlights to explore his hopeful start and the gritty reality of his development in the Busch Series (NASCAR's number-two national series), where he fought to prove he was more than just a name. We revisit the tragic events of May 12, 2000, at New Hampshire International Speedway. What began as a routine practice session ended in a heartbreak that shook the racing world to its core. But the story doesn't end in Turn 3. We also uncover the lasting legacy left behind: how Kyle and Pattie Petty channeled their unimaginable grief into the establishment of the Victory Junction Gang Camp. It’s a story of loss, but also of how a family turned their darkest moment into a beacon of hope for thousands of children. In this episode: The pressure and promise of being the first 4th-generation Petty Adam's learning curve and struggles in the Busch Series The timeline of the tragic accident at New Hampshire How the racing community reacted to the loss of its "Prince" The creation and impact of Victory Junction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 m
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I look forward to this every week! Great production and content! Rick and Steve always ask all the questions I want answered!

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