Ted Musgrave: Close Calls & Championship What-Ifs

Dale Earnhardt Jr sits down with Truck Series mainstay Ted Musgrave to discuss Ted's near-death experiences, his battle with cancer while driving, the time he quit mid-race, and much more. The Illinois native had a stay out of trouble mindset during his career, but unpacks his wild side that is full of exceptions. He details his rise through the ranks in Wisconsin, the glory days of racing ASA, and why he had to turn down Richard Petty's 43 seat. He shares the story of when he, Mark Martin, Buddy Parrott, and others escaped a near-death experience trying to land a plane, which missed the runway by 200 feet. The two dive into his time racing in the Truck Series, talking about the Championship that slipped out of his hands, and how he found a new home after his team suddenly shut down on him. They also break down the time his temper got the best of him, and how he would compare NASCAR today to the one he remembers. It's a conversation you won't want to miss. Chapter: 00:00 Introduction To Ted Musgrave 02:43 Early Days In Racing & Life 09:20 Beginning His ASA Career 13:33 First Career Cup Starts 18:02 Chance To Fill In For Richard Petty 20:34 Behind The Scenes Changes 24:31 Plane Crash Near Misses 27:52 Let Go From Roush & Joining A New Team 32:20 Quitting Mid-Race?! 34:31 Finding His Home In The Truck Series 38:12 Battling Cancer While Racing 42:13 Controversial Truck Championship Finish 46:47 Heading To Germain Racing 51:47 The Decision To Quit Racing 53:45 Thoughts On Today's NASCAR 55:10 Dale Sr. BBQ Story 57:42 What's Ted Up To Today? 1:02:00 Dale's Reaction To The Interview Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. 866-877-2322 or visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Dale. NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org Consumer Cellular: New customers get a $5 credit on first five monthly invoices. Visit https://ConsumerCellular.com/DJD for details. THE PODCASTS YOU LOVE. THE MERCH YOU NEED. Get it all here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ Follow Dirty Mo Media Facebook:   / dirtymomedia   Twitter:   / dirtymomedia   Instagram:   / dirtymomedia   TikTok:   / dirtymomedia_   All About Dirty Mo Media: https://www.dirtymomedia.com