Great episode, I like the part where Ashley says something about John would never make it as a motivational speaker.LOL I could certainly relate to John's feelings about Ashley making that last pass. As a father who races with his sons(although of course on a much smaller and slower scale.....LOL), it is a very gratifing feeling when they accomplish goals they have set. And it does make you so proud of them when they do! I could only imagine, what John's feelings were!!!!!!..........
As for the sound issue, I think only Brent could answer why they use the sounds they do. There is probably a very good production reason why, we all know the volume level of sound these cars make. Maybe it doesn't lend itself well to being reproduced on film???? But I gotta admit you would think they could get it a little closer!!!!LOL All in all great show, I look forward to seeing each episode!