As the State TDC in Florida prepares to get underway in Daytona Beach this week, we want to share an interview that PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson did with Miguel Sanchez in mid-March during the Safety Drive For A Cure charity event. At the time, Miguel, who won the Florida Grand Championship last year, was just a few weeks removed from having been selected as one of the new Captains on America’s Road Team.

As you’ll hear in this episode, the Road Team selection and State Grand Championship was part of an incredible 12 months for the veteran UPS driver who had also won his first National Championship, claiming the Twins Division at NTDC 2025 last August. During his conversation with Greg, Miguel looks back at those experiences and he also shares how he is focused on the challenges ahead – including returning to the Florida State TDC as the reigning Twins Champ and Grand Champion title holder.

FRIEND OF THE PODCAST SPONSOR:  The Lutzie 43 Foundation is our Friend of the Podcast for this episode of the NTDC 2026 Series. Founded to honor the legacy of Philip Lutzenkirchen, the Lutzie 43 Foundation is dedicated to make sure that the tragedy that took his life would never have to be repeated. Philip was a standout athlete, a beloved teammate, and a man of tremendous character. Today, the foundation that carries his name is working to change the driving culture across the Southeast and beyond by tackling distracted driving, impaired driving, and unsafe habits behind the wheel. To learn more about the Lutzie 43 Foundation and how you can use 43 Key Seconds to run through an important safety checklist before starting your vehicle, visit Lutzie43.org.

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