Episode 2- Ryder Laplante

Pushin' the Cushion · Mar 20, 2026 · 1h 15m · transcript

The conversation begins with an acknowledgment of a tragedy at Kennedale Speedway Park, followed by an introduction to the Pushing the Cushion podcast. Ryder Laplante shares his racing journey, experiences at outlaw races, and the difference between 305 and ASCS races. The discussion transitions to personal anecdotes, including Ryder's open heart surgery, first driller win, and sprint car victory at Grayson County. The conversation concludes with a humorous incident of tailgate theft and replacement. The conversation covers the racing lifestyle and the challenges of truck maintenance in the…