Episode 37: 3rd Annual Earnhardt Outdoors Day

Recorded on location in the heart of downtown Kannapolis at the 3rd Annual Earnhardt Outdoors Day: Full Throttle BBQ & Brews, the #RoughTalkCousins Ryan Dayvault and Chris Hughes sit down with Kerry and Renee Earnhardt. Together, they explore the excitement of this lively weekend festival, share incredible stories about Dale Earnhardt—Kannapolis’s beloved hometown hero and 7-time NASCAR Winston Cup Champion—and dive into the ways the Earnhardt family continues to honor its roots in their hometown.

 

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Jonny Cannon of CARDIACS Sports & Memorabilia is helping bring a piece of Kannapolis racing history back to Charlotte Motor Speedway. In this special trackside episode of K-Town Connection, Sam Mayer’s No. 41 Haas Factory Team Chevrolet wears pink in tribute to K-2, the car Dale Earnhardt drove early in his NASCAR career, with the Dayvault Tune-Up & Brake Service name on its side. RoughTalkCousins Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault walk through the garage, watch the car head toward inspection, and share why this tribute means so much to the Cannon and Dayvault families. It’s a proud connection between Kannapolis, the Earnhardt legacy, and a new generation of racing. David Steele and Chuck Irvin will rejoin the team when K-Town Connection returns to the studio for its fall season premiere. Recorded at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Hosts: Chris Hughes and Ryan Dayvault Do you remember the original pink K-2 car or Dale Earnhardt’s Kannapolis roots? Share your story in the comments, and subscribe for more K-Town connections.

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