LIVE from Sonoma Raceway: Wait… We’re on a NASCAR?!

Summary

The Nikki & Brie Show

Episode: LIVE from Sonoma Raceway: Wait… We’re on a NASCAR?!

Air Date: June 29, 2026
Host: SiriusXM
Featuring: Nikki & Brie Garcia
Special Guests: Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver), Alex Labbé (NASCAR Driver), Erica Blair (Barbecue Expert)

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Episode Overview

In this lively episode, Nikki & Brie broadcast live from Sonoma Raceway, celebrating all things NASCAR, entrepreneurship, and sisterhood. The duo dives into their journey from WWE superstars to business owners, discusses what it feels like to sponsor a NASCAR car, and interviews rising racing star Mia Lavelle, NASCAR road course ace Alex Labbé, and BBQ expert Erica Blair. The event blends high-octane motorsports excitement, empowering life advice, and lighthearted banter, offering listeners inspiration, laughter, and behind-the-scenes stories from the track.

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Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening at Sonoma & WWE Full-Circle Moment

• Nikki and Brie make a playful entrance, reminiscing about their WWE days and how much they love a grand entrance (“That's the wrestler in us. You know, we always need a grand entrance.” – Nikki, [01:18]).
• They touch on returning to Sonoma Raceway and reflect on their time as Grand Marshals two years prior, sharing a humorous story about Brie’s first ride-along experience.

2. Sponsoring a NASCAR Car: Dreams Come True

• The sisters express deep pride and excitement about sponsoring Alex Labbé's NASCAR with their Bonita Bonita wine brand:

  “To grow up in this business, be a part of the NASCAR family and then turn into entrepreneurs and now we're gonna see a Bonita Bonita NASCAR out there today in the race…we were just like even driving in and I'm like, Bri, did you ever think…” – Nikki ([03:09])

• Brie jokes about feeling like a "boss bitch today," coining a phrase they say should be on a t-shirt.

3. Guest: Mia Lavelle – Rising Racing Star

Interview Highlights (from [05:08] – [18:42]):

• Big Race Recap:
  Mia details her career-best 2nd place finish at the Arca Menard Series West race, sharing how she and her teammate pulled ahead of the field and the thrill of almost winning:

  “There were a couple times where I had the opportunity to pass for the lead, but it didn’t quite shake out. But…it really came down to the line…I was trying to give my teammate a run for his money…” – Mia ([06:31])

• Beating the Boys:
  Nikki probes how it feels to outperform many male counterparts; Mia responds:

  “I honestly don’t even think about it that way. I’m just like, I want that trophy. I don’t care if I’m beating men or women. I just want to be first place.” – Mia ([07:04])

• Challenges at Sonoma:
  Mia describes the track’s technical difficulty due to its elevation and the importance of being smooth and relaxed:

  “It’s really hard to dial in the car setup…if you’re off by a foot, you could be off the track and in the wall.” – Mia ([08:24])

• Background:
  Mia reveals her beginnings in competitive skateboarding before entering motorsports and underlines the excitement and adrenaline both sports bring.
• Inspiration:
  William Byron is Mia’s favorite driver, inspiring her as someone who entered racing later and succeeded.
• Training:
  Mia discusses balancing racing with college and keeping perspective so racing “doesn’t become her whole life.”
• Rapid Fire '60 Seconds with Mia':
  A swift Q&A reveals her preferences—sunset over sunrise, energy drinks (Red Bull, sugar free), helmet on (“it’s actually so relaxing”), country music (Zach Topp), mountain trips (Montana), Phoenix pizza, and “confidence” as the word to describe her recent success ([17:55]).

4. Nikki & Brie Reflect on Entrepreneurship

• Discuss what it means to see their business emblazoned on a NASCAR car ("I think for any entrepreneur, when you see your business grow and you get to do really cool things like this... it feels like the hard work is paying off." – Brie, [19:01]).
• Share their busy schedules balancing wrestling, racing events, and business duties.

5. Guest: Alex Labbé – NASCAR Road Course Specialist

Interview Highlights (from [23:20] – [33:34]):

• Reaction to Bonita Bonita Sponsorship:
  Alex admits not knowing much about wrestling but researched the twins and was excited to partner.
• Race Day Prep:
  For Alex, hydration is key due to the grueling, hot, two-plus hour races at Sonoma (“Hydration is definitely the key for us...it gets pretty hot and we dehydrate a lot, and we're under a lot of stress throughout those two hours.” – Alex, [25:20]).
• Love for Road Courses:
  Growing up racing in Canada, Alex feels road courses are “really technical…you gotta be precise…and limit the errors.”
• Fun Facts:
  Despite his racing skills, Alex never speeds in daily life (“I'm always on cruise control. Probably I'd say, like, 4 or 5% over the limit. Always trying to stay safe.” [28:10]).
  • Nikki jokes about recently receiving speeding tickets, prompting audience laughter.
• Personal Life:
  Alex shares that a perfect day off is spending time with his one- and three-year old kids, whom he misses while traveling.
• Rapid Fire:
  Prefers road trips, energy drinks over coffee, is a night owl, chooses wine over beer, loves horror films, and dreams of driving a Rolls Royce.
• Motivation:
  He’s not superstitious but respects traditional racing customs around “good luck” wishes.

6. Guest: Erica Blair – BBQ Expert & Entrepreneur

Interview Highlights (from [35:54] – [41:57]):

• Career Pivot:
  Erica shares a moving story about leaving law for competitive barbecue, preaching the importance of “living your truth” and not ignoring your gifts:

  “If you have a song in your heart that is the universe trying to tell you where your gifts are… the worst thing…is to ignore that because of fear, insecurity, being scared, what other people say about you…that’s why you’re on this planet.” – Erica ([36:53])

• BBQ & Racing:
  She draws parallels between BBQ and NASCAR—both outdoor, social activities where food brings people together.
• Wine Pairings:
  Explains why sparkling wine (Bonita Bonita Cuvee) pairs beautifully with BBQ, especially beef and pork due to its acidity:

  “People don’t realize beef actually pairs great with sparkling wines because it cuts through the fat. It's the acid that you want…” ([38:53])

• Barbecue Love:
  Tells an inspiring story about being embraced by the BBQ competition community as a solo competitor, highlighting how “BBQ love” creates instant family.
• Upcoming 4th of July BBQ:
  Erica promotes her appearance at the Pit Boss tent and the BBQ raffle for free grills and accessories.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Women in Racing:
  "I don't care if I'm beating men or women. I just want to be first place."
  —Mia Lavelle ([07:04])
• On Chasing Dreams:
  "It's never too late to dream, ever."
  —Nikki ([11:06])
• On Living Authentically:
  "If you have a song in your heart ... the worst thing that you could do for yourself is to ignore that because of fear, insecurity, being scared, what other people say about you. You have to go for your goals because that's why you're on this planet."
  —Erica Blair ([36:53])
• Classic Brie Blunder:
  Brie misremembers the classic NASCAR start command, quipping, "I was thinking, on your mark, get set, go…" ([04:44])
• Fun with Rapid Fire:
  Both Mia and Alex share playful yet personal answers in rapid-fire games, building audience connection.

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Important Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|---------| | 01:09 | Nikki & Brie Enter Live at Sonoma; Banter about WWE/NASCAR connection | | 02:07 | Brie’s Ride-Along Story | | 03:09 | Reflections on WWE-NASCAR Relationship, Bonita Bonita Sponsorship | | 05:08 | Mia Lavelle Introduction & Interview Begins | | 06:31 | Mia Recaps Sonoma Race Finish | | 08:24 | Mia Breaks Down Technical Challenges at Sonoma | | 09:28 | Mia’s Intro to Racing & Skateboarding Background | | 10:32 | Mia’s Inspirational Driver (William Byron) | | 13:30 | Mia Discusses Training & Fitness for Racing | | 14:54 | Rapid Fire with Mia Lavelle | | 19:01 | Nikki & Brie Discuss Entrepreneurship & Their NASCAR Journey | | 23:20 | Alex Labbé Introduction & Interview Begins | | 25:20 | Alex on Race Day Prep & Hydration | | 26:06 | Alex’s Road Course Advantage & Canadian Racing Roots | | 28:10 | Alex On Not Speeding In Real Life; Nikki’s Speeding Ticket Story | | 30:07 | Alex Shares His Perfect Day (Family Time) | | 30:38 | Rapid Fire with Alex Labbé | | 32:02 | Alex's Favorite Race-Day Meal & Superstitions | | 35:54 | Erica Blair Introduction & Interview Begins | | 36:53 | Erica’s Advice On Living Authentically & Career Change | | 38:53 | Wine & BBQ Pairings Advice | | 39:54 | “BBQ Love” Story | | 42:01 | Nikki & Brie Reflect on the Day, Tease Upcoming Events | | 43:53 | Brie Closes with Inspirational Dale Earnhardt Quote |

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Inspiration & Closing

Brie wraps the live podcast by quoting Dale Earnhardt:
"The winner ain't the one with the fastest car. It's the one who refuses to lose."[43:53]

The sisters encourage everyone to watch Monday Night Raw and Friday Night Smackdown, and tease a future live podcast in NYC at Fanatics Fest.

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Final Thoughts

This North California raceway episode perfectly weaves together Nikki & Brie’s trademark humor, authenticity, and motivational energy. By combining candid career talk, insights from guests across racing and food, and honest reflections on growth, risk-taking, and community, it delivers both entertainment and inspiration—making listeners feel right at home, whether or not they’re revved for NASCAR.

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• Mia Lavelle on Instagram
• Erica Blair on Instagram (Blue Smoke Blair)

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Transcript

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[Bri]

We were like, where's our entrance music?

[Nikki]

I know, I was waiting for. You can look, but you can't touch.

[Bri]

I don't know. Remote. Waiting for.

[Nikki]

I wanted some pyro.

[Bri]

That's the wrestler in us. You know, we always need a grand entrance.

[Nikki]

We need a grand entrance, you know.

[Bri]

Okay.

[Nikki]

Well, what up, Sonoma? How's everyone doing? Day two at the track For a lot of you. Yeah.

[Bri]

Oh. So how we really feeling? Some hangovers out there. Yeah, I know how it gets out.

[Nikki]

Bloody Mary's already, I'm sure, right?

[Sponsor/Advertisement Voice]

For some.

[Bri]

Exactly. Well, Nikki and I were so excited to be back here at Sonoma Raceway. Last time we were here was two years ago.

[Nikki]

I think it was two years ago. We were your grand marshals, which is always very cool. You know, I actually have a very funny story. So, you know, as grand marshals, you get to do ride alongs and different things like that. So Kurt Bush was taking Brie and I for a ride along. And now I've had experiences with the ride alongs. I know how they work. But I knew Bri had no idea how ride alongs worked.

[Bri]

No one told me anything. They just said, get in the back of the car. That's it.

[Nikki]

She just thought you cruise along and waves. So I knew at some point they're Gonna hit over 100 or something like that.

[Bri]

Yeah.

[Nikki]

So when Kurt starts to go super fast, Bri looks at me and she's like, has he lost his mind? She just thought he went rogue. Like, that's it like he was going to race off the track.

[Bri]

Well, let's give a little detail in that. That ride along. He started a gas at when we were going around a curve and like I did driver Z, I know you don't do that. So I was in the back like. Like my face dropped, I think, like, I clenched the seatbelt really tight. But it was fun. It was fun. Yeah. Maybe got a little car sick. That was it.

[Nikki]

Well, so, you know, I have to today for Brie and I, it's a very full circle moment for us. Just very pinch me, you know, being with WWE for 19 years, which is crazy. Yeah, right, right. Can you believe in 2027 we're gonna have our 20 year anniversary with WWE? That's crazy. Crazy.

[Bri]

It is.

[Nikki]

But so as you all know, being with WWE, we NASCAR's family too. So we've been doing NASCAR stuff since we've started with wwe. Always got to go to the races. And I mean, I got a ride with Dell Earnhardt Jr. And his NASCAR. And that was one hell of a ride, let me tell you. So when we got the opportunity to sponsor NASCAR driver for Bonita Bonita, it was like an immediate yes. Yeah. Like to grow up in this business, be a part of the NASCAR family and then turn into entrepreneurs. And now we're gonna see a Bonita Bonita NASCAR out there today in the race. Like, you know what I mean? We were just like even driving in and I'm like, bri, did you ever think.

[Bri]

No. I mean, I know there's pit bosses, but I feel like a boss bitch today. Oh, yeah, girl. You know what I mean?

[Nikki]

Make that a T shirt.

[Bri]

I think I.

[Nikki]

Maybe a trailer out here.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

I like it.

[Bri]

No, but it's. We're so excited. And we also have two incredible guests that we're going to have on the Nikki and Bree show today. So we're so excited to get into that.

[Nikki]

But I mean, we're obviously. So we're sponsoring Alex Lebe, number zero. Right. Qualified number 10 yesterday. So we're very excited for today. So we're bringing him on later. He's coming. And then we have a badass girl who we're bringing on first.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Yes.

[Bri]

Who I know you guys are all very familiar with.

[Nikki]

So.

[Bri]

But I mean, Nikki, I feel like, do we start our engines? Do we get this going?

[Nikki]

I mean, didn't you get that wrong, by the way?

[Bri]

Okay. Let's not bring up bad memories. Yeah. I was like, I think when they

[Nikki]

asked you about the three words, you had no idea Well, I was gonna.

[Bri]

I was thinking, on your mark, it said go. Yeah.

[Nikki]

It's like breathing.

[Bri]

And everyone looked at me. But the best is everyone thought I was joking. And they're all laughing. And I laugh back like, ha, ha. Got you.

[Nikki]

And she's like, they don't say that. I'm like, it's not a track meet. No. I don't even own track. If they say that, I think that's just with your kids in the backyard.

[Bri]

Another Bella viral moment.

[Nikki]

That's always.

[Bri]

All right, Bri.

[Nikki]

Well, why don't you bring on our first guest?

[Bri]

Yeah. I say so. Our first guest is coming off one of the biggest races of her career. She just captured a career best second place finish in yesterday's Arca Menard Series west race. And she's proving she's one to watch every time she gets behind that wheel. Let's give it up for Mia Lavelle.

[Nikki]

Yes. Mia.

[Bri]

Oh, my gosh, Mia, we are so excited to have you on the show.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Oh, thank you guys for having me.

[Nikki]

Okay. One, I love that we all got the memo on our shoes.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Yes.

[Nikki]

You know, originally our boys were supposed to be here today, so I did go get Mateo vans, too. Like, we had a full checkered outfit. I'm sad they aren't here, but I like. I like how we're matching.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

These are a race day essential. I don't do race day.

[Nikki]

Right. Someone out there even has the nails. And I was like, shoot, there you go.

[Bri]

There's your nail.

[Nikki]

I was like, I wanted those. I should have. Yes.

[Bri]

So, Mia, one thing that I absolutely love is that we're all from Arizona. Like, literally. So Phoenix or Paradise Valley?

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Phoenix.

[Bri]

Phoenix.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

I'm from Phoenix. And then I actually live out in Charlotte now. Hub of nascar.

[Bri]

Oh, yeah. All right, so yesterday, Mia, can you please take us through those final laps before you place second place?

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Oh, my gosh. Yesterday was such a fun race. We started second, and we. We were running really fast all day. We just was a me, my teammate. We were running first and second, and we're just able to check out from the rest of the field and. And it was really exciting. There were a couple times where I had the opportunity to pass for the lead, but it didn't quite shake out. But it really came down to the line. I was trying to give my teammate a run for his money, but a lot to be proud of. So I'm super happy with this second.

[Nikki]

I love that. You know, how does it feel that you beat a bunch of boys yesterday? Right.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Well, it Feels pretty good. But honestly, I honestly don't even think about it that way. I'm just like, I want that trophy. Like, I don't care if I'm beating men or women. I just want to be first place.

[Nikki]

Oh, I love that. What is it? Have you ever thought, like, when you get to victory, Victory lane or Victory circle, Right, Victory lane. Victory lane.

[Bri]

Oh, look at you, Nikki.

[Nikki]

I know my stuff. I don't say, on your mark, it set, go.

[Bri]

See how the Lego.

[Nikki]

Gentlemen, start your engines.

[Bri]

Gosh.

[Nikki]

So have you ever thought of, like, having that moment and, like, what would you do? Because I feel like so many of these drivers, they do something iconic, right, that we know them for, whether it's the bow with the flag or whatever, it may back flip, you know, is there. May I ever thought of that?

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

You know, I dream about winning all the time, and I got so close yesterday that I really did feel. I was really starting to, like, imagine, like, the reality of it. And I was like, gosh, it just. It feels too good to be true. I don't even know, like, how I would react. I. I think it's just so. There's just. It just brings me so much joy.

[Nikki]

Oh, my gosh. But we know you're going to get it one day. Now let's talk about Sonoma Raceway, because I feel like this racetrack has become so iconic, and I know everyone loves this track. Is it super challenging?

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Oh, Sonoma is incredibly challenging.

[Nikki]

That's what I hear.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Not only is it a road course, so a lot of NASCAR drivers are unfamiliar with it, but the elevation adds such an extra challenge to it. It's really hard to dial in the car setup for it, and it's just very technical. You have to be extremely precise. The back half of the track is really fast, and if you're off by a foot. Yeah, I mean, you could be off the track and in the wall. So it's very high risk as well.

[Nikki]

Oh, my gosh. How do you prep for something like that?

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Honestly, I think the best way is to really just relax and not overthink it. Sonoma really rewards being smooth. Smooth and staying in a rhythm. And so I really just was trying to relax and just focus on hitting my marks and being smooth. I love that.

[Nikki]

Kind of like the wine, you know, we focus on it being smooth. You know, it has a wild ride.

[Bri]

Well, the wine puts you on a wild ride. That's what it says.

[Nikki]

Sure does.

[Bri]

Mia, I would love to take it back to when you first started racing. What was it about race Car driving that you were drawn to.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

You know, I was just hooked by the adrenaline, the excitement. I mean, I actually grew up in the action sports world, but not in motorsports. I came up as a competitive skateboarder, and so I did that up until I was 14 and really didn't even get into a car until I was 13. And, you know, I just did it for fun. But it was a lot like skateboarding, where it was super high risk, very exciting. Yeah, high risk, high reward, and it was very similar to racing. And I was like, there's just nothing more exciting than being wheel to wheel with another car. And I was like, I really want to do this.

[Bri]

You know, what I loved is I was looking at your social media and I saw Arista Drew, X Games gold medalist. She was writing on your post, and I'm like, are you guys friends?

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Oh, my gosh. Well, I know her from the skating world, and it's just so cool. Like, all the different people that you get to meet, they're so inspiring. And, yeah, it's awesome to surround yourself with great people.

[Nikki]

Now, do you have a favorite driver or driver that's inspired you?

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

I will say my favorite cup driver is William Byron, and I actually really like him because, like myself, I kind of got. He got into the sport a little bit later as well. And so I think it's just inspiring that I was like, you know what? It's never too late to decide that, you know, I want to chase this. And I'm, you know, you don't have to start when you're five years old. And that was kind of the position I was in.

[Bri]

I completely agree. I mean, I got second.

[Nikki]

I know. Well, I'm like, I'm in my 40s and I'm still chasing that tag team championship.

[Bri]

You're right.

[Nikki]

It's never too late to dream, ever. I mean, broke my own.

[Bri]

I mean, I just had my, you know, seventh title match and I won, so I'll teach you something.

[Nikki]

You know what I mean?

[Bri]

I'm on my longest reign as a champion.

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[Bri]

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[Nikki]

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Attention all fabulous, thriving and gorgeous queens. It's time to grab your favorite lip gloss because Mavis Beaumont is back. The final season of Survival of The Thickest arrives July 2nd. Watch our favorite plus size fashionista conquer her career, find true love and step into her dream life. Plus, the guest list is stacked with comedy and fashion icons like Wanda Sykes, Ice T and Jenna Lyons. Don't miss the ultimate happy ending. The finale season of Survival of the Thickest. July 2nd. Only on Netflix.

[Bri]

Well, okay, so race car driving is not easy at all. What do you do to stay in shape or what is it that you have to the training outside of actually being on the course that you do?

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Yeah, so we, I train physically a lot. I lift weights, a lot of cardio. It gets really hot in the race car, up to 130 degrees plus gear.

[Bri]

Wow.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

And so I do a lot of heat training. Training. And so yeah, it's, I'm like, I always joke, I'm like, I got little arms and I gotta drive a big car, so I gotta stay strong for that. But also just, you know, having balance to your life. I try not. I go to college full time and I really don't want to make all my entire life racing because there's more to that. And I think it helps just keep life in perspective and also, and just not take it too seriously because this is all, this is all fun we're doing.

[Nikki]

Yeah.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

I mean, how can you complain when you're at Sonoma Raceway and getting to drive race cars. So I think that that really translates into performance.

[Bri]

Gosh, I love that. Good for you.

[Nikki]

I mean, your parents have to be so proud of you.

[Bri]

I know. And they're in the audience right now.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Yeah, mom and dad.

[Guest/Barbecue Expert Erica Blair]

I'm very.

[Nikki]

There they are.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

They're so supported above me.

[Sponsor/Advertisement Voice]

Oh, I love.

[Bri]

That.

[Nikki]

Means a lot.

[Bri]

So we want to play a little game with you called 60 seconds with Mia Lovell. So we're gonna. It's like rapid fire. I should just call it rapid fire, really. But it's more fun to call it something else. But for all the fans to get to know you better. So we're gonna ask you something, and you just let us know which one? This or that.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Pretty much. Got it.

[Nikki]

All right.

[Bri]

Road, course or oval?

[Nikki]

Oval.

[Bri]

Okay. Sunrise or sunset?

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Sunset.

[Nikki]

Love sunset.

[Bri]

Coffee or energy drink?

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Energy drink.

[Nikki]

Yeah? What kind?

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Red Bull.

[Bri]

Red Bull. So you want sugar free?

[Nikki]

No sugar free.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Go sugar free. Yes.

[Nikki]

I do like the taste of the sugar.

[Bri]

You know, we were just in London with Ron Smackdown, and I swear the wrestlers were on a deep search for energy drinks. They weren't easy access.

[Nikki]

I always go into talent relations and see steal it. They always know that when there's Red Bull missing, they're like, nikki's been in here. And I'm like, you guys are making me wrestle. 10:00pm what do you expect?

[Bri]

I know, right?

[Nikki]

Yeah.

[Bri]

Gotta get it in.

[Nikki]

Yeah.

[Bri]

Okay. Helmet on or helmet off?

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Helmet on. Because it's actually so relaxing. You just tune out the whole world.

[Bri]

Oh, wow.

[Nikki]

And I feel like it would put me in a zone to be, like, super badass and, like, want to conquer.

[Bri]

Well, do you play music as you're going or. I don't know.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

No, no, it's.

[Nikki]

It's really quiet, like things from routine.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Yeah, it's funny. It really is relaxing because you can block out the whole world. All you have is really your radio. But there's times where I've actually almost fallen asleep while I'm waiting to get out on track. Because you're just so relaxed.

[Nikki]

Oh, I love it.

[Guest/Barbecue Expert Erica Blair]

Oh, I bet.

[Bri]

Okay. Country music or pop?

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Country.

[Bri]

Okay.

[Nikki]

Who's your fave?

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Yeah, who's my favorite? I love Zach Topp. I'm a sucker one.

[Nikki]

Let me. I like that.

[Bri]

Beach vacation or mountain trip?

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Mountain trip. I love Montana. That's my favorite place on earth.

[Bri]

Montana's gorgeous. Yes, I know. Okay. Pizza or tacos?

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Pizza.

[Bri]

You know what? People don't understand this about Phoenix, but we have the best pizza.

[Nikki]

Okay, well, not the best, but you have amazing.

[Bri]

Well, I think it's cuz so many people from Chicago moved to Arizona. Yes, they brought the pizza with them, but we have like the best p. What do you like? La Grande Orange. I love L. Oh, my God, their pizza. It's my favorite.

[Nikki]

Oh, my gosh.

[Bri]

Okay. Morning workout or sleep in?

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

I'll. I'll pick the morning workout. Just because I love to move. Like, work out and be active.

[Nikki]

Yeah. Okay, then a few questions before you go. A dream car you don't own yet.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Okay. I. Recently I've been obsessed with the 78F250. I'm like, I just want pickup truck. I don't know. Pickup truck.

[Bri]

Blast that country music. There you go.

[Nikki]

Best advice you've ever received.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Recently, I've been living by this saying, see it, feel it, trust it. I think it's really easy to, you know, have an idea of what you want and you can kind of visualize how you're going to do it. But until you trust it, that's when everything comes together.

[Bri]

Oh, I love that.

[Nikki]

I love that. And last one. One word to describe yesterday, I would say

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

confidence.

[Nikki]

Oh, yeah, yeah.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

In the. In the car. Yeah, Yesterday I. I really tried to just. I just felt really in control of this situation. Sometimes, you know, there's a lot of things in racing that are just out of your control. But I was. I felt very confident. I was like, you know what? I'm in control of the situation. Like the people around me. And I felt like I really had a handle on the outcome of the race.

[Bri]

Oh, my gosh. I love that. Mia. Well, you guys, Mia's journey has really just started. I mean, you've been in it for a while, but please follow her on her social media Instagram at Mia level. And, you know, I love it. On your Instagram, you show your workouts, you show your training, and she shows just how badass she really is. So everyone please make sure to follow her. Amia, thank you so much for coming on the Nikki and Bri show.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Thank you, guys.

[Nikki]

Thank you. Let's hear from Mia. All right, so we're gonna bring out our next guest in a few minutes, but I know Bri, we were touching on it, you know, a little bit. But how, like, what are your feels on sponsoring a car?

[Bri]

I mean, I think for any entrepreneur, when you see your business grow and you get to do really cool things like this, you know, it's just. It feels like the hard work is paying off.

[Nikki]

Right?

[Bri]

You know, we get to have a Fun day. And I love it because, you know, like I was saying earlier, I just got back from London wrestling and then to come to nascar, have some fun, and then I head to Atlantic City tomorrow. It's just. It's incredible.

[Nikki]

Incredible. And UAs, we were sitting in the car service, and she's like, oh, I should have brought my championship. And I'm like, right? No, I go, how did you not bring me a championship?

[Bri]

So it was laying on my hotel

[Nikki]

bed, and I kept debating, how do you debate that?

[Bri]

Well, I. And this is. This is where I feel like I'm being a little smart, but maybe not. Is. I know the vino's gonna kick in in the afternoon. And could you imagine me telling Triple H, oh, I left my title belt

[Nikki]

at nascar, I would award around my waist for you. Don't you worry about that.

[Bri]

Gosh, yeah. There was a lot. If you guys could have saw me in my hotel room this morning. I was just debating. I'm like, should I want to bring this? But then I don't want to lose it.

[Nikki]

Let me tell you, if that was me, that thing would have been right here with me, constantly in the air, showcasing it. But maybe that's what true champs are made of.

[Bri]

Okay, I know. Loves to diss me. That's okay.

[Nikki]

No, I like to mess with her.

[Bri]

Whatever. When you come back, you don't have a tag partner. How about that? Oh, hey. We're about to have a wrestling match right here.

[Nikki]

Yeah, I think we are, but. But you know what? Instead, we're gonna bring out someone who can referee us. How about that?

[Bri]

There you go.

[Nikki]

Okay.

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[Nikki]

So, okay, Sonoma Raceway. Are you ready for our next guest, Bri and I? And by the way, this is going to be like the first time Bri and I are actually meeting him in person. So we're very excited. So he's one of NASCAR's most exciting road course racers. He's a champion, a fan favorite, and this today he is bringing some extra bella energy to Sonoma Raceway by bringing Bonita Bonita along for the ride in the pit Boss.

[Bri]

Food Max.

[Nikki]

250. Everyone please welcome Alex Lebe to the Nikki and Bree show. Okay. I feel like the cars knew you were coming out. It was like, at first, I'm like, wait, did they hit music? Right?

[Bri]

It was kind of perfect timing.

[Nikki]

Yeah. So, Alex, I have so many questions for you. I want to know so much. What's, like, on your mind? First, thank you for having us. And thank you for giving Bonita. Bonita and Bri and I this opportunity. What were your thoughts when you first heard that we were on board?

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

That was pretty exciting. I had, like, I'm not. Not big into wrestling, but I had to do my little research, and it was. And I looked throughout your pages and all that. Yeah, pretty exciting, for sure. It's always fun to come here in Sonoma. We've been coming here since the 23. Always have a good time here.

[Bri]

Oh, I love that. So you're racing today at 2:30. Are you excited? Are you nervous?

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

Excited, for sure. Like I said, it's always been a pretty good track for us. We practiced and qualified yesterday. Point nine fastest in practice. Then we didn't really qualify. Great. Qualified 24. Just a little disappointed about it. I feel like the speed from practice didn't really translate. But really looking forward for the race, I feel like our. Our race setup is really good. So I think we're gonna be going forward this afternoon.

[Bri]

That's amazing. Now, is there anything that goes into a race day for you? How you prep? Are you superstitious?

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

No, I'd say hydration is definitely the key for us. We're long races, so well over two hours. Probably gonna be like two and a half hours today. So trying to heat a few hours, at least two hours before our race and hydrate really well because it's. It gets pretty hot and we dehydrate a lot, and we're under a lot of stress throughout those two hours. It's pretty demanding in there.

[Nikki]

Oh, my gosh. Well, the good thing about Sonoma is there's a lot of water and wine, so it's how we grow our grapes. So we'll keep you extra hydrated, I guess.

[Bri]

I feel like the grapes get dehydrated,

[Nikki]

so, you know, we know that Sonoma is, like, a very challenging road course, but we know that you're very incredible on the road courses. So what is it about road courses that bring out the best in you?

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

I just think it's really technical. You got to be really focused. You like the margin. You got to be really consistent and limit the errors. Because, I mean, throughout the. Throughout the runs, you get a lot of heat. In the brakes and the tires, and you gotta. You gotta be precise. And I just feel like I can limit a bit those mistakes with my experience. I've been. I'm from Canada, and I used to run the NASCAR Canada series, and we have these types of races on road courses. So I feel like it helped me a lot, Formed my driving when I was younger, and it translates a lot here.

[Nikki]

Nice.

[Bri]

And speaking of when you were younger, so you were raised in Quebec?

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

Yep, Quebec, close to Montreal. I live like an hour and a half out of Montreal. I still live there. I travel back and forth.

[Bri]

Okay, Montreal's gorgeous.

[Nikki]

Je mi pal Niki.

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

Yeah, that's pretty good.

[Nikki]

Is that pretty good? All right.

[Bri]

We learned some stuff from Maurice. There's a former wrestler friend we have that. She's from Montreal. So we got. We learned a little French.

[Nikki]

Yeah.

[Bri]

Oui, oui, oui. There you go.

[Nikki]

So you looked into wrestling a little bit once you knew we were on board. So you know how we have really cool entrances. If you were to get music played when you walked out to your car today, what would be your entrance music?

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

That's a pretty good question. I'd say probably I'm. Lose Yourself from Eminem.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

That's.

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

That's probably.

[Bri]

Oh, there you go.

[Nikki]

Okay.

[Bri]

I like that music. Tells you everything about someone.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

It really does.

[Bri]

You know, I love that. That's a good one. Well, I feel like. Do you have any other questions?

[Nikki]

Well, I mean, I wanted. I know you want to get to your rapid fire, your second.

[Bri]

I love rapid fire.

[Nikki]

I mean, who doesn't whatever you say say? But, you know, with some of the fans out here now, what's something that fans would be surprised to learn about you because, you know, we get the opportunity to learn about you a little more?

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

That's pretty good question.

[Nikki]

Yeah.

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

You'd be surprised to know about me. I'm not. Maybe I'm not. I'm never speeding on the road. I'm always on a cruise control. I follow the limits. Like, a lot of people don't believe me, but.

[Nikki]

Oh, wait, you're known as, like, a rule breaker.

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

No, not really. I'm always on cruise control. Probably I'd say, like 4 or 5% over the limit. Always trying to stay safe.

[Bri]

My gosh. I drive by my husband. Yeah. I swear, I always.

[Nikki]

Your husband's always 10 under or 15 under.

[Bri]

I always, like, look, and I'm like, I have to remind him the speed limit all the time. And it's not because he's driving fast, because he's Driving slow.

[Nikki]

Okay, I'm not gonna lie. I have been pulled over twice this past month for speeding, which is shocking. Very shocking, by the way. One was so uncalled for. He was. You were going 41 in a 25. And I go, actually I was going.

[Bri]

I mean, that is speeding.

[Nikki]

Okay, but I was going like 35.

[Bri]

And Alex doesn't approve it.

[Nikki]

No, but so anyways, I was like, I'm not gonna argue, but I. I did tell him, like, I disagree.

[Bri]

Whoa, you said that to him?

[Nikki]

I did.

[Bri]

So you disagreed with the law.

[Nikki]

But then I just got pulled over again in Virginia and I was like. He goes, you were going 75 and a 55. And I was like, that's 20 over. I was like, actually, no, I wasn't. I was going 70. And he was like. So then I was like, but where was the sign? It was a freeway in the woods. Whatever. Both of them did come back. And one was like, okay, well maybe you were going 38. And this one was like, well, maybe you were going like 70, like 2. And I'm like, so you don't even know the exact speed I was going. It's not the end of the month. Do you really need a ticket? But I got two tickets. I know.

[Bri]

Gosh, your insurance is going up.

[Nikki]

Thanks. I know. I was. You know when you try not to get really mad, but like, you're so mad. Yeah, but I.

[Bri]

Did you. Did you cry?

[Nikki]

No, I don't do that. I accepted, like. Thank you.

[Bri]

Well, Alex, before we play rapid fire, one thing I would like to know what's like a perfect day for Alex when you're not here racing?

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

Perfect day. Probably. Probably hang out with my child. With my child. Yeah. I got a one and a three years old. Yeah. I've been missing. I've been here with my girlfriend all week for the last 10 days, so can't wait to see them when we get back home.

[Bri]

Oh my God, I love that special.

[Nikki]

It's for sure. Yeah, it is.

[Bri]

Okay, well, I do love me some rapid fire.

[Nikki]

We've all learned that in the past, however.

[Bri]

So no overthinking. We're going to do quick. It'll be fun. So here we go. Road trip or flight?

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

Road trip.

[Bri]

Yeah, they're road trip. Coffee or energy drink?

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

Energy drink. I. I don't drink coffee.

[Bri]

Yeah, you don't drink coffee. But you're French. What?

[Nikki]

Cuz you're Canadian. French.

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

Yeah, I guess. Yeah. No, I'm not. I'm. I'm from. I'm. I'm French. Canadian.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

So I'm probably.

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

Probably different.

[Nikki]

Probably different cheese guys?

[Bri]

Yeah, some people just don't like coffee. Okay. Morning person or night owl?

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

Yeah, I'm more of a night person.

[Bri]

Yeah, night out. What's like bedtime for you?

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

I'm getting a little better with my kids now. I wake up a little earlier, but I'm still more of a night.

[Bri]

Okay, so it's like bedtime for you.

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

Bedtime's around 10 o'. Clock. It's not too bad.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Okay.

[Bri]

Oh, that's not bad.

[Guest/Barbecue Expert Erica Blair]

Okay.

[Nikki]

Yours is like eight, right?

[Bri]

Yeah, right. When I put the kids down, I go to sleep.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Sleep.

[Nikki]

Yeah.

[Bri]

Wine or beer?

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

I'd say wine. I don't. I'm not really.

[Nikki]

You're about to be like, wait a minute.

[Bri]

He's like, do I want to wrestle them right now? I don't think so. Okay. Horror film or sci fi?

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

Horror film. Yeah. I'm not, I'm not in sci fi at all. I'm more of a. I like a realistic movies.

[Nikki]

You like to get scared?

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

Yeah, a little bit, but I can. I'm really not a big sci fi guy.

[Bri]

Not big. I love it. All right, so we're going to ask you a couple fun questions before we let you go to get ready. What's your favorite meal after race day?

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

Probably like a really big cheat meal like McDonald's hamburger. Something. Something really fat and juicy. Like I said, we burn a lot of calories like right. Right after a race I try to eat like Candies and, and drink a Pepsi just to get a lot of sugar in my system. Cuz like I said, we burn so much calories it feels a lot better on me because if. If I don't do it, I. I got. I got like a big, really big headache and I don't. I don't feel great for a few hours.

[Bri]

Oh, I can only make sure you have some super size.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Yeah.

[Bri]

All right. Current song on repeat.

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

Damn, that's a good question. Like a song on was.

[Nikki]

Yeah.

[Bri]

That you can't get a enough of right now.

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

I'd say Daylight from. Is it Costner or something like that?

[Bri]

Oh, I don't know that one.

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

Is that what it is? I think it's my. It's my song at my Spotify at least right now.

[Bri]

Yeah, I'm gonna have to check that out. Okay. Dream car you don't own yet.

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

That's a really good one. There's too much, Too many choices. Probably a big Rolls Royce, I'd say. Yeah, like I said, I'm not really into speeding. I get to speed a lot on a racetrack, so, yeah, you get a good more of a laid back car.

[Bri]

Okay. And the last one, biggest racing superstition.

[Alex Lebe (NASCAR Driver)]

There's a lot, like I said, like, I'm not a big superstitious guy. I know, like a lot of people, like, they don't, they don't want to tell me good luck before the race, but, like, I've never felt like it really hurt me, but I can't. Their crescent are too. I wish I could.

[Bri]

All right, well, thank you so much, Alex. We know you have to get going to get ready for your race, so thank you so much for coming on the Nikki and Bri show.

[Nikki]

Yes. Everyone, let's hear for Alex Lebe. Make us proud today. We're going to be watching. I mean, you guys, how cool is this? Like, seriously.

[Bri]

I know. Amazing.

[Nikki]

And I'm just happy that he answered wine instead of beer. I was like, thank goodness.

[Guest/Barbecue Expert Erica Blair]

This.

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[Nikki]

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[Bri]

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[Nikki]

I mean, yeah, let's just say you

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[Nikki]

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[Nikki]

Okay, mom, for my dorm, I'm thinking Coquette meets poet core.

[Bri]

That sounds like a vibe.

[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Target.

[Nikki]

I already have everything. On my mood board, a comforter, pillows, and a super cute floral lamp.

[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Nikki]

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[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Nikki]

Yeah, let's run to Target.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

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[Nikki]

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[Bri]

I really got you, Nikki.

[Nikki]

Before the Nikki and Brie show wraps, we have one more guest that we're bringing out today. Because obviously being out here, Sonoma Raceway, it's all about pairings, right? And food. So our next guest is an award winning pitmaster, attorney, certified psalm TV personality, and someone who's become one of the biggest names in barbecue. She's that it's never too late to follow your passions and do it big. Please help us welcome the incredible Erica Blair. It's so loud.

[Bri]

FYI. I love it.

[Nikki]

Right? I know. This is like what we love.

[Guest/Barbecue Expert Erica Blair]

Nobody will be able to hear when I say things.

[Bri]

Yeah, right. It kind of gets your adrenaline going, you know?

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Right. Okay.

[Nikki]

So you've had an incredibly successful career as an attorney before making a complete career pivot into food and barbecue. What gave you the courage to bet on yourself and just completely change your life?

[Guest/Barbecue Expert Erica Blair]

Yeah. So for me, it's all about living your truth. And I truly believe that we do have one life. And you can't make excuses for not going after your goals. If you have a song in your heart that is the universe trying to tell you where your gifts are and where you're supposed to be. And the worst thing that you could do for yourself is to ignore that because. Because of fear, insecurity, being scared, what other people say about you. You have to go for your goals because that's why you're on this planet.

[Bri]

Oh, my gosh, I love that.

[Nikki]

Amen.

[Bri]

Honestly love that.

[Nikki]

And you know what? It's so true. And I feel like everyone that does that, they live their happiest life and so much comes with that that you just don't even expect. That's the beauty in it.

[Bri]

Yes, for sure. And you know what else I just love in this lifetime? All the different chapters you get to have, you know, and your book of life. It's fun to have all the different chapters, and I think I love that. So we're out here in Sonoma Raceway. What makes barbecue and racing align?

[Guest/Barbecue Expert Erica Blair]

Well, I think the obvious one is they're both outside activities.

[Bri]

True.

[Guest/Barbecue Expert Erica Blair]

So you're outside, you're in the elements, you're in nature, and you Want to be able to eat and fellowship and have fun. And barbecue is a universal welcome mat. You put barbecue down, you have 30, 40 instant friends. And that just lends itself to the NASCAR crowd, the NASCAR family and the barbecue. It's a beautiful pairing.

[Bri]

It really is.

[Nikki]

And then you put a little bonita. Bonita with that. And then.

[Bri]

And then you add a wine pairing on top. Yeah. I mean, wine and barbecue. I've always enjoyed it.

[Nikki]

I mean, our cuvee that's here with some barbecue. That's finger licking good.

[Bri]

Yeah, it is.

[Guest/Barbecue Expert Erica Blair]

Yes.

[Bri]

So if I actually. So with our cuvee, you guys, you can get today our sparkling wine. What barbecue would you pair best with Bubbles?

[Guest/Barbecue Expert Erica Blair]

So I love doing a really good short rib. I love doing chicken. And then also if you are doing check seafood. That's amazing. But people don't realize beef actually pairs great with sparkling wines because it cuts through the fat. It's the acid that you want. So a lot of people barbecue sauce is there because of the acid. But that sparkling wine can also act as an acid to keep your palate cleansed and refreshed when you're eating beef, when you're eating pork. So it goes great with all barbecue.

[Nikki]

Okay, that's so true. Because I. I feel like I'm always. When it comes to barbecue, I am always pairing sparkly. Yes. Like I want bubbles with it. Nothing else but bubbles. Yeah.

[Guest/Barbecue Expert Erica Blair]

Because you want, you want something light that's like helping you push down that food so you can enjoy your next bite.

[Nikki]

Yes, for sure.

[Bri]

I agree.

[Nikki]

Okay, so you talk a lot about something you call BBQ love. What does that phrase mean to you? And why do you think barbecue has such an amazing way of bringing people. People together.

[Bri]

Yeah.

[Guest/Barbecue Expert Erica Blair]

I truly am an advocate of barbecue love. Because when I got out in the barbecue competition circuit, I competed by myself. I did not have a team. I had no one. I rolled up to my first barbecue competition by myself in a U Haul rental truck and set up. And I was like, oh, my God, what am I doing here? And what's about to happen? Nobody knew me. People just started coming out the of of the woodworks, helping me set up my tent. This man came who ended up being my mentor, and he trimmed chicken with me through the middle of the night by lantern at my first barbecue competition to teach me what to do. And he was like, hey, I just want to let you know, if you want to be in competition barbecue, if you want to be in this field, you do have a family. You are all family here. And I never forgot that because I'm rarely scared, I'm rarely nervous. But being in the middle of Kentucky by myself, to have people just come over and actually just embrace me and help me achieve my goal, I was like, this is barbecue love, and this is the crew that I'm gonna be in for life.

[Bri]

Oh, my gosh. I love that. See, those are the kind of stories that we need to hear that makes us feel like humanity is good. It's so good, you know? Well, this coming week, next week, and I should say is gonna be one of the biggest barbecue barbecues of the year. It's 4th of July. Everyone got their stuff ready. I decorated yesterday. I got my flag out. I love it. So I'm. That's like, I try to barbecue more, but that's my big barbecue every year, Fourth of July.

[Nikki]

Well, where can everyone find you today?

[Guest/Barbecue Expert Erica Blair]

All right, so I'm going to be over at the Pit boss tent. We are doing a raffle for free grills, free accessories. We got some pulled pork on the smoker right now that I just put on. So if you head on over to the pit boss tent, I will be there all day long.

[Nikki]

Nice. So we're going to be there with our bonita. Bonita Cuve.

[Bri]

Yeah. Grab a glass.

[Nikki]

Let's go get some pulled pork. That's. It's already on the cooker. And also make sure you guys to check Erica out at Blue Smoke Blair on Instagram. Thank you so much for coming on the Nikki and Bri show.

[Guest/Barbecue Expert Erica Blair]

Thank y', all. And y' all be blessed.

[Nikki]

Yes, obrien.

[Bri]

Oh, Nikki.

[Nikki]

You know, I have to say, for being our first live show at nascar, and, you know, we want to do many more, it just ended up being so perfect that the NASCARs happened to be out doing the warmups. Right?

[Bri]

I know.

[Nikki]

Did you ever think you'd be doing that here in nascar? So close.

[Bri]

No, not at all. I mean, there's so many feelings I have right now. My heart's beating fast from hearing the cars. I'm trying to listen, so my brain's working. A lot of things going on, you

[Nikki]

know, so we know, Brie. Well, you're going to get to be here with us today, enjoying. But tomorrow, you head to Atlantic City.

[Bri]

Yes.

[Nikki]

So anything you could tease for us that's going to go down in Atlantic City?

[Bri]

Oh, my gosh, no.

[Nikki]

Any other title matches? What do we got?

[Bri]

Well, let's just say this. I feel like so many tag teams are after Paige and I, and I think Fatal Influence is still coming so Paige and I just have to be have our guards up. We got to watch our backs because, you know, the road is not easy and it's not going to finish anytime soon.

[Nikki]

Well, I mean, I did get my ankle brace off finally, so.

[Bri]

Well, there you go. I think we have a lot to look forward to that for sure. But everyone make sure to tune in not only to the Nikki and Brie show, but Monday night Raw on Netflix, Friday night Smackdown on usa.

[Nikki]

Yes. And right after this, we're about to wrap. We're going to be doing a wine sampling, meet greet. We're gonna be all over the track today. Obviously I know y' all got your favorite drivers and stuff, but please ruin Alex Lebe show. Bonita.

[Mia Lavelle (Race Car Driver)]

Bonita.

[Bri]

A lot of love.

[Guest/Barbecue Expert Erica Blair]

Thank you.

[Nikki]

Bella arma belly belly. Bella army for everything. I'm gonna have a belly today, please. You know the belly from drinking later. That's right, girl.

[Bri]

It's gonna be Brimo.

[Nikki]

Can you please take us away with some inspiration, affirmation?

[Bri]

It's only appropriate we do a quote from Dale Earnhardt and this one we really like.

[Nikki]

Ready, set, go.

[Bri]

What?

[Nikki]

Just kidding. Said ready, set, go.

[Bri]

Oh gosh, no. That's my quote. The winner ain't the one with the fastest car. It's the one who refuses to lose. And I feel like you can take that with anything you do in life. That's right, everyone have fun today here at Sonoma Raceway. And you can see videos of today's episode on the Nikki and Breeze show, social media platforms, Instagram, TikTok, I don't know, YouTube, all of it. All of it. And you can catch us on SiriusXM

[Nikki]

Stars 109 and then one more thing because they just announced it when we came in. So Bri and I will be doing a live show at Fanatics Fest in New York City, middle of July. So if anyone's going there. Fanatics Fest, the Nikki and Brie show

[Bri]

will be going live.

[Nikki]

And I can't say who our guest is yet, but let me you tell tell you ladies, you're going to want to show up.

[Bri]

It's a good one.

[Nikki]

It's a good one.

[Bri]

All right everyone.

[Nikki]

Thank you so much everyone. Have a good race.

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[Bri]

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