Episode 45 of the K-Town Connection podcast takes us inside the legendary Bell Game, North Carolina’s longest continuous high school football rivalry, as Chris Hughes of the #RoughTalkCousins sits down with A.L. Brown head coach Justin Hardin. Filmed at the historic Dayvault’s Dyno Garage, this special episode dives into the tradition, pride, and intensity surrounding the annual matchup between the A.L. Brown Wonders and the Concord Spiders.

With the Wonders kicking off their season just last week, they now prepare to host the Spiders at Kannapolis Memorial Stadium on Friday, August 29, aiming for their 11th straight victory in this storied rivalry. Coach Hardin shares his thoughts on the game, its impact on both Kannapolis and Concord, and why the Bell Game continues to be such a defining moment for the community year after year.

This is an episode filled with history, hometown pride, and the spirit of Friday night lights that you won’t want to miss.

Sam Mayer & Dale Earnhardt’s #41 K-2 Tribute Car | Jonny Cannon & CARDIACS Sports & Memorabilia Ep80

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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Episode 45: Coach Justin Hardin on the Historic Bell Game Rivalry

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