Miscellaneous
Fresh off the 2020 ARCA Menards Series championship, Bret Holmes joins Davey this week (6:50) for an all-encompassing chat. For a small, family-run team, a series title is beyond belief. In fact, Holmes and company weren’t planning on running a full-time schedule this season. But when their plans changed, so did their expectations, performance and results. Holmes delves into what the turning point in his season was and how he celebrated the title at Kansas. His father has been integral in his racing development. Holmes details sharing the title with him, as well as crew chief Shane Huffman, and why the people associated with his team mean so much to him personally. From Munford, Alabama, Holmes grew up racing on the Talladega Short Track (and eventually broke his father’s track record). His upbringing included competing against NASCAR Hall of Famer Red Farmer, who he developed a familial relationship with. But as time went on, the realistic aspects of racing caught up with him. Holmes explains how he overcame mental hurdles amid a winless drought to come out better on and off track. Plus, Holmes is closing on in his degree from Auburn University, and recalls the decision making process of attending college, being at the famous “Kick Six” game and more. Plus, his 2021 plans are beginning to take shape, with the potential for a move to the Truck Series appearing imminent. And did you know his name actually isn’t Bret?