The Motorsports Dig

Ray Ciccarelli: Perseverance of a Dream

Episode Summary

NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series owner-driver and dirt modified racer Ray Ciccarelli shares his story of fighting Crohn's disease and coping with an ostomy pouch to live out a dream in his late 40s. He also talks about his modest upbringing, a near-death on-track incident, the business model for a low budget NASCAR team, the future of NASCAR, the highly-debated 2021 schedule, and how he wants to become a developmental program for up-and-coming drivers. The two -- Ciccarelli and host Kyle McFadden -- also talk about the Truck Series, dirt racing, chippy moments on the racetrack, and Kyle Busch.