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Townsend Bell stops by to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he looks to instill into his sons as they were growing up. In addition, we talk about how one of his sons got into racing like he did for his career. After that we talk about the work he does for Fox Sports. He shares some incredible stories about his time racing and how going to the Brickyard at a younger age inspired him to get into motor sports. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.
About Townsend Bell
Townsend Bell, a native of San Luis Obispo, California, joined FOX Sports as a race analyst for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2025, the inaugural season for the series on FOX. Bell, a versatile American racer and the 2001 Indy Lights Champion, has competed in 10 Indianapolis 500s with a best qualifying position of 4th and a best finishing position of 4th. The California native started in professional sports car racing in 2012, winning the prestigious 12 Hours of Sebring on his first attempt and went on to score victories in the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the IMSA GTD Championship.
Making his television debut for Sky Sports in Europe, Bell also worked for NBC Sports as an NTT INDYCAR SERIES analyst and SPEED Channel as part of the network’s F1 coverage. Bell resides in California with his wife Heather and sons Jaxon and Jensen. Make sure you follow Townsend on Twitter and Instagram over at @townsendbell. In addition, check out his work at Fox Sports.
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About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast
The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.