Talking All Things Racing & Life With Rico Abreu!

Episode #34 of "Kenny Conversation" is 2-time Chili Bowl champion Rico Abreu!
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[@woofersd2383]

Rico is one of the best personalities in racing ever.

[@shawns57garage]

Absolutely dig Rico and everything he does

[@craigsouthern5089]

Once again you had a wonderful conversation with Rico. Thanks for taking us subscribers along for the ride. Love the channel. Keep up the great work. 👍✌️😎😁🍀🍀🍀🍀🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@brittonnevans2208]

I’m glad Rico found his spot and is doing so well!

[@ErminT746]

Thank you Kennyl. He is a great guy and talent!

[@Doc_-_Savage_1]

Rico is probably the coolest dude racing WoO and everything else in the world. He's humble, he loves the fans, and he is one hell of a smart racer. At Eldora years ago, I remember him squashing the cushion under caution. I thought, 'Wow man this guy is some kinda devious racer.'. GO GO RICO!

[@davesracingchannel9261]

Rico is such a great talent id love to see him in another Nascar dirt race again

[@pauliecorruptingus]

Always fantastic to hear the roar of the crowd for Rico. To see him ride that motorcycle around Knoxville. 😮😮😂😂

[@unclemuir]

I keep saying the best sound in racing is when the announcer says "Here Comes Rico" .

[@kevinmoore1401]

That was a awesome conversation with Recio thank you.

[@charleslong8634]

Hes 1 bad dude he can drive i like him alot when he driving and i catch him on tv ill watch him hes 1 great driver

[@DavidSmith-ru5ug]

Rico is the man, good job Kenny

[@Mikesacco1B]

Thank you Rico for racing in Bridgeport NJ. We enjoyed it.

[@RICOABREU24]

Wish we were comin back love that track

[@RobiBrown-eb8lo]

He’s good, at first I was disappointed he didn’t make it in NASCAR but so what. Half of these guys wish they were doing what they really love. So important in life, making a good living at the same time.

[@dalereed2626]

How can you not love Rico . One of the great drivers . Love Rico .

[@terrybicknell429]

The interview was great with Rico hell of a job,

[@David_Bell3939]

Rico is an absolute wheelman behind the wheel, great man also! Awesome podcast Kenny! Wishing you a Early Merry Christmas and Go Gettem at the Gateway Nationals!👍

[@RegularJoes]

Love Rico! He's a neighbor, just over the hill. The Herm and Rico show, love it!

[@really3316]

I gotta say that everytime I see Rico race and especially watching and hearing what he said on the , it brings great joy to me. Thank you .

[@ronniesealy7931]

Great conversation, thanks Kenny👍🏻

[@daveshaller3635]

Good job Kenny /Rico hope to see you all at Volusia County merry Christmas🏁

[@Mo-dad]

What a cool Dude got to pull for Drivers like him

[@shawns57garage]

Wish the WOO cars would come back to Ohsweken! Love to see Rico race here again !

[@supersportrsz28]

RICO had a future in NASCAR. He was a wheel man in the truck series before whatever happened to his NASCAR career. He put on a show at Charolotte.

[@brianburt7868]

I Love Rico!!!

[@flyingfortressrc1794]

Rico's such an awesome dude

[@chrisodie2467]

Love that guy!! Kick ass thia year!

[@stanley-rn7xo]

Thanks a lot Kenny this was a really good interview. You got a love, Rico.

[@chuckg6039]

I'm from Columbus, Ohio. Had no idea Rico races there. Unfortunately the track is no longer.

[@twinpackpower]

Enjoyed this interview...

[@mikemiller4701]

Two great guys

[@unclemuir]

Rico is a man of small stature but with a heart of gold taking care of others and always taking time to talk to the future of the sport, young kids. When racing if he is behind someone he reminds me of a shark that smells blood in the water, you can't shake him. Good luck down under Rico.

[@chrisodie2467]

If rico was measured in horsepower with his size, hed be 5000hp...one badass racer

[@TBanks-ue7er]

Rico is the best! Can't wait to watch him sling some dirt! I agree too, LOVE that smile. So contagious! 🏁

[@kennethbastrom8848]

Man I love both of you guys! I have seen both of you race, one in Phoenix and one at Skagit Speedway in Alger Washington. Herm you are a personality 😂. Rico you are very cool and I am thrilled to see you and Herman are cool!

[@RobiBrown-eb8lo]

He was gettin down at the big E back in the summer. 1st sprint car race. What a trip, they’re crazy fast!!

[@Mustangsally2023]

Great season! Something to be said for being a few years older and wiser. 410 drivers all have big balls, those races are insane

[@robertahrens9481]

Hope to see Rico at Eagle raceway again! Nebraska rocks!

[@tico4940]

Kenny,Hermanator,your videos are always good as your on the same level of playing field from a racers standpoint,but this tops even the Tony smoke Stewart conversation.Ive watched Rico race,but in watching tv etc you dont always know how they started or who they truly are and I must say,Rico your both talented driver,articulate,thoughtful,not braggadocios and now we know the maturity of a man that respects his parents and what they have produced and #1 your a dog lover lol.Hope you have success in aussie land and continued success in life.

[@randyashford4073]

Go Rico! I’ve got many T shirts lol

[@Uphold-your-Rights]

Get the mullet hat too!

[@richardgriffith3593]

Highlimit series is great.

[@kennychess8560]

Rico I love your attitude and your so Humble and Jealous at alot of times, wish I was more like you. Your Happy all the time and unlike a lot of drivers when they are losing all the time and getting thr butt kicked on race track, they aren’t very approachable after a bad few nights. Why I Love Rico he can get his butt kicked every weekend but can still go in the Pits and get a smile and conversation out of Rice and that’s why he has the Fan base he has. An for that I’ll end with Good Luck Rico in the “2024” Season buddy win lots and most importantly be Safe out thr buddy love ya and looking forward to seeing you in my home state of PA brother!!!!

[@Heath.Racing128]

Awesome i can’t wait for the full podcast.

[@KennyWallace36]

this is the full podcast!

[@unclemuir]

@@KennyWallace36 Some racers are a little slow.

[@BrianBraaten]

I seen him beat Kyle Larson and Tony Stewart in Stockton CA he can really race hard.

[@stratonut]

one cool dude

[@fishhuntadventure]

It’s interesting to me that he talks so much about the ‘business’ side of what he’s doing; 20:58 because few have done that publicly in the past, and even recently other than KB, Harvick, McDowell, Stewart a bit… few do that. Dale Jr did it though his conservative, mindful personality makes it less pronounced or overt. In my opinion part of that is actually a reflection of individual confidence- the confident racer isn’t afraid to talk about ‘the business’ while most merely thank their sponsors or the fans. So it is intriguing to me that Rico highlights the “Three Legs” of a racing business while not sidestepping the fan base. The team enables the package, the sponsors derive value from the function of the team, and the marketing provides income for the team while increasing value for the sponsors, the promoters, and the fans benefit. 37:43 “we know racing’s not real” Kenny acknowledges what I just wrote (in spite of him tactfully following that with ‘it’s a sport.’ 40:50 - 41:17 Rico sums it up again: he’s a businessman first- following the structure of marketing ‘story’ first and developing the presentation ‘story’ to become more valuable; =momentum

[@davidpeters2625]

If there was one guy that I felt whose career in NASCAR deserved a second chance, I would definitely say Rico Abreu is one of them.... Glad that he found his niche in dirt racing, however.....

[@raceneely8185]

Wasn’t there a spin off WOO series back in early 200s?

[@RICOABREU24]

Ummm damn thanks Herm! I gotta work on my Ummms lmao 🤣 ummm

[@wegottafishdude]

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 Awesome stuff dude

[@user-sm2vk8nv2j]

I don't see any Australian races on Flo or DV this year...where can we stream the races down under?

[@rolandhicks1874]

Rico. Create a little plywood sprint car so people can take pictures of your dog in it

[@kenbarnes8859]

Went to see world of outlaws sprint cars couple years ago and my wife went to talk to Rico there and he walked away and went into his trailer!!! So went from being a fan of him to screw him now !! Didn't say a word just turned and walked away !! Seen him Win at Chili bowl ND different tracks thru Midwest won't support him anymore

[@cliff4695]

Rico is good but i just can't get behind him. I have this thing where i like people that have no safety line, no fall back plan, no plan B. Earnhardt Sr raced and lived the way that he did, because without racing, there was no milk or bread on the table. Like i said, no denying how talent, he seems like a good guy, but that safety net is what holds me back from cheering him on.

[@Easterwood67]

Met Rico at Talladega, he was an arrogant asshole. He may have been having a bad day and i caught him at the wrong time but I will always remember him as an asshole. Be nice to the people racers. Fans NEVER FORGET!! NEVER

[@austindenotter19]

Rico, please dont desire anything from nascar.