Neil Thompson, author of Driving With the Devil, joins us for an incredible deep dive into the untold stories of NASCAR’s earliest days. Discover how moonshiners like Raymond Parks, Red Byron, and others laid the foundation for the sport we know today. Neil shares the lengths he went to earn trust, uncover forgotten legends, and capture the gritty origins of stock car racing. From thrilling tales of moonshine runs to the first NASCAR teams, this episode is packed with fascinating history and unforgettable characters.
This is a collaboration between The Scene Vault Podcast and North Carolina’s Department of Cultural and Natural Resources made to spotlight the history of moonshine, motorsports, and the state of North Carolina.
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Rick Houston has covered NASCAR since 1991 and was the Busch Series editor for NASCAR Winston Cup Scene. Houston has authored numerous books on NASCAR including NASCAR's Greatest Race: The 1992 Hooters 500.
Rick Houston has covered NASCAR since 1991 and was the Busch Series editor for NASCAR Winston Cup Scene. Houston has authored numerous books on NASCAR including NASCAR's Greatest Race: The 1992 Hooters 500.
