Life with Legends Episode 010: Tommy Kendall

Well, I had to make this one happen, didn’t I?

TK is truly one of the best humans that I know and for so many reasons.
Obviously his racing record is outstanding:

 While in college he cleaned up in the IMSA GTU category winning the Championship twice.

Then into SCCA Trans Am where he became part of the folklore of that great American racing series during the 90’s, scoring four championships! 

 NASCAR came calling and he showed huge promise, especially on the road courses, and for sure a long a profitable career was on the horizon.

 Then came a life changing crash at Watkins Glen in 1991 which left his legs shattered. TK made a stoic recovery and would race again, but the momentum was lost.

 Experiencing a kind of re-birth a more rounded man found his niche in front of the TV cameras and TK quickly became a fan favorite.

 Now it goes without saying that the highlight of his career was starting the Torque Show with Jason and myself, but in all seriousness, getting to know the new and improved mature Tommy Kendall has been one of the delights of my adult life. He is a gracious, generous, intelligent man that brings insight to any subject.

 Proving that life has many phases, TK is embracing his latest, and I am very proud to call him my friend.

 I hope you enjoy the conversation!

JB