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Jay W. Pennell has been a part of the NASCAR industry for over fifteen years. His career path has taken him from that of an independent journalist to social and digital marketing, then team public relations, and on to NASCAR gaming. Jay has written for outlets including FOX Sports, NASCAR.com, Playboy, and Athlon Sports, and was one of NASCAR’s first citizen journalists. He also worked with Richard Childress Racing (RCR), handling public relations, content creation, and partnership management. Jay also served as General Manager for the eNASCAR Heat Pro League, later moving to Brand Manager, NASCAR and INDYCAR with Motorsport Games. His new book is titled Start Your Engines, from Sports Publishing, and contains 34 chapters describing different inaugural accomplishments that have taken place throughout NASCAR history.
SHOW SPONSORS
American Collectors Insurance • Linkage Magazine • Techforce Foundation • RPM Foundation
INSPIRATION
The first African-American NASCAR winner was Wendell Scott, a man and his story that Jay found extremely inspiring.
CHALLENGE
The first book was a challenge because Jay was working many jobs and the book was done on the side. When he wrote this new book it was a challenge to get back into the rhythm of writing.
SPECIAL CAR
Rusty Wallace’s ‘Midnight’ car from his Penske days and the number 21 South Point Casino race car in 2018.
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
Start Your Engines by Jay Pennell*
PARTING WORDS OF WISDOM
If you have a dream don’t give up on that dream.
SHARE THE INSPIRATION
If you enjoyed this show, please go to Apple Podcast and leave me a five-star review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and help others to be inspired by Cars Yeah. * indicates a past Cars Yeah guest.