Weird NASCAR Rumors Ep.16 | 2002, Part 2

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Part 2 of Weird NASCAR Rumors 2002 delivers a deep dive into the wild driver swaps, heated rivalries, and “what if” stories that shaped the NASCAR Cup Series in the early 2000s. Follow the behind-the-scenes drama of Hendrick Motorsports’ #25 car as Jerry Nadeau, Joe Nemechek, and rumored candidates like Sam Hornish Jr., Ward Burton, and Steve Park each have their moment in the rumor mill. Then explore the chaotic Chip Ganassi Racing seat saga, from Jimmy Spencer’s departure to Casey Mears’ surprise signing, with insight into alternate NASCAR histories and lost career opportunities for stars like Dave Blaney. Open-wheel crossovers, including Paul Tracy’s flirtation with a Cup Series ride and Jerry Nadeau’s near-move to IndyCar, round out this episode’s journey through pivotal 2002 rumors.
Whether you’re a hardcore NASCAR historian or just love garage gossip, this episode makes sense of the speculation and celebrates the unpredictable world of racing rumors.
Featuring: Hendrick Motorsports, Ganassi Racing, Petty Enterprises, IndyCar moves, NASCAR Cup Series 2002, and favorite names like Jerry Nadeau, Sam Hornish Jr., Casey Mears, and Paul Tracy.
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00:00 Introduction
00:05 Hendrick Motorsports' 25 car chaos
04:00 Jimmy Spencer on the hot seat
08:05 NASCAR driver to IndyCar, CART driver to NASCAR
10:30 Rapid Fire
11:20 Closing

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