The Motorsports Dig

David Gravel: Chasing Knoxville in Gordon's colors

Episode Summary

NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series driver David Gravel sits down with host Kyle McFadden to detail his debut season in Jason Johnson's famous No. 41. Gravel also opens up about life growing up in Watertown, Connecticut, how he took the dirt route in Whelen Modified country, family sacrifices to reach sprint car superstardom, how Jeff Gordon is giving him his best chance to win the Knoxville Nationals, his favorite memory of the late Jason Johnson, and two childhood friends in the NASCAR world he wants to see in a dirt sprint car.