4. Philippe Lopez - It's All About the People

The Richard Petty Motorsports Podcast

In Episode 4, we sit down with Philippe Lopez: competition director of Richard Petty Motorsports. A 30+ year NASCAR veteran, Philippe is a wealth of knowledge and experience. Originally from San Antonio, TX, Philippe relocated to Alabama (later NC) and took whatever job was available in racing. He steadily climbed the ladder until he found himself atop the pit box for some of NASCAR's heaviest hitters including Ward Burton, Steve Park, Darrell Waltrip, Hut Stricklin, Terry Labonte and many more. Philippe shares stories of working with the likes of Burton and Waltrip, exchanging pranks with Tony Raines and discovering talented up-and-comers such as Chad Knaus. His insight into how NASCAR has changed, what is coming in the future, and how to get involved is valuable information for anyone interested in the sport. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Richard Petty Motorsports Podcast!