NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inductee Ricky Rudd joins PRN for a special interview ahead of the Bank of America ROVAL 400. In this exclusive interview, Ricky Rudd talks about several topics, including his relationship with NASCAR on NBC announcer Leigh Diffey, Shane van Gisbergen and how he went from a mechanic to a driver early in his career.

First, Ricky Rudd shares how he got to know Leigh Diffey long before he realized he was a motorsports announcer. Rudd talks about how they went from buddies riding mountainbikes to Leigh becoming the lead voice for NBC's Cup Series coverage in the playoffs.

Next, Ricky talks about the physicality of road racing and the toll it takes on the body of NASCAR drivers. From jumping curbs to all the beating and banging, drivers get all kinds of shook up on road course. However, advancements in technology have made things much more comfortable than they were during Rudd's racing career. Ricky Rudd also gives his thoughts on Shane van Gisbergen and what impresses him most about the V8 Supercars champion in NASCAR's top series.

Finally, Ricky Rudd and Kyle Petty share the most difficult part of their careers: The end. How hard was it for Rudd to transition from a fulltime driver to someone who used to race? Ricky explains what he learned from those who came before him about staying away from the track when he doesn't have a job to do and why a chance encounter with Bud Moore and David Pearson made him realize there's no place for retired racers in the garage. #NASCAR #RickyRudd


0:00 Ricky Rudd on his relationship with Leigh Diffey
2:03 The physicality of road course racing
4:10 Ricky Rudd on Shane van Gisbergen's driving style
6:00 How hard was it to walk away from NASCAR?

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