Where we talk about dirt racing, cooking, and tailgating. All while drinking beer and throwing in some stories as well! Covering mainly Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Indiana, and other Indiana/Midwest dirt racing. We also have interviews from drivers a
Our guest for this episode is - Ashton Thompson! She is the driver of the #23T RaceSaver sprint car out of Salem, Indiana. 2025 highlights and lowlightsThe beginning of her racing career, stops along the way. The story of how she acquired the 305 RaceSaver sprint car
Stoking the FireIMW gets 3/6 races in. And the sprint car portion got spicy!T-shirt trailers
Stoking the FireIt's time for the 31st Dream WeekHopeful for Indiana Midget Week...Western PA Speedweek gets 2/5 shows in and crowns a champ.Tyler Walker is back in the saddle. Mansfield Speedway (OH) has been purchased.Races on deck for the week.The Draft(Ends around 16:00 minute mark)Feature Finish WoO sprint cars @ River Cities Speedway and Red River Valley SpeedwayHigh Limit @ Butler SpeedwayMARS Late Models - Illinois Valley ShowdownKnoxville Raceway - Corn Belt ClashXtreme Outlaw Midgets @ Coles County Speedway Placerville Speedway - SCCT / Davy Thomas Memorial & NARC 410 / Dave Bradway Jr. MemorialAntioch & Marysville local shows42nd Annual Hoosier Dirt Classic @ BrownstownMOWA double dip in IllinoisBOSS sprint cars @ Limaland & Montpelier ASCS @ Salt City Speedway & Dodge CityOcean SpeedwayPort Royal Speedway weekly racing (Ends around 28:00 minute mark)The Smoke Steak night x2 for CharlieGasthof Amish buffet
For this episode, we are joined by photographer - Nick Zebelian of Armada, Michigan! Being a battery guy for ESPN early on.Taking a break for a few years and coming back for some 410 sprint car action.Getting a job, walking through a parking lot!Knoxville
We're back and ready for a jam packed week in racing here in Indiana! Whether it is in person, or on TV, there is plenty to go around!Stoking the FireOverview of the week of racing in the state of IndianaHigh Limit reschedules the Fremont race, making it a big week in Ohio!A concession discovery at Marshalltown SpeedwayWatch-gate at Kokomo Events on-deck for the upcoming week/weekend from across the countrySocial media of the week: NARC sparks, Highland Speedway Factory Stock driver DQ'd, BAPS incident"The Draft"*ends around 24:00 minute markFeature Finish FloRacing Night in America at Marshalltown SpeedwayWoO sprint cars - Ohsweken Showdown High Limit - Driven2SaveLives Monday MAYhem @ Kokomo SpeedwayWoO late models head eastLucas Oil Late Models - High Bank Heist @ Eagle Raceway Salina Highbanks - USAC Silver Crown & national midgetsNARC King of the West 410 sprint cars @ Ocean Speedway & Tulare ThunderbowlUltimate Sprint Car Series & USAC Western States Midgets @ Santa Maria SpeedwayOH, IN, PA weekly showsIRA @ Plymouth & Angell Park SpeedwayKnoxville & Husets weekly shows *ends around 42:00 minute markThe SmokeCharlie samples a homemade angel food cakeCucumber kick
Stoking the FireCowboy up at Bloomington Speedway for their season openerSpring Showdown recap from usUSAC national sprints add a date at Lucas Oil Speedway On deck for this week in the racing worldSocial media of the week - A USAC post, and a drinking gameTHE DRAFT(Ends around 15 minute mark)Feature FinishGettysburg ClashIllinois SpeedweekUSAC national sprint cars @ Bloomington Speedway and Tri-State Speedway "The Class Track"WoO sprint cars @ Williams Grove for the Morgan CupHigh Limit Racing @ Lakeside Speedway and Tri-City Speedway NARC King of the West @ Antioch SpeedwayCA, IN, OH - weekly showsKKM Challenge at Macon SpeedwayIRA Sprints at Sycamore SpeedwayKnoxville weeklyHuset's weekly opener (Ends around 28 minute mark)The Smokethe OG Hamburger HelperOlive Garden coming in clutch1st track ribs of the year!Big Woods BloomingtonHacienda SundayCasey's pizza requestAnd Charlie gets some Bruce Li!
Stoking the FireHot laps: WoO sprint cars at Tri-State Speedway. A recap of our day/night at HaubstadtCastrol FloRacing Night in America season opener at LaSalle Speedway. First competitive laps there in 4 years!HELL YEAH BROTHER! WoO Late Models get a new title sponsor!
For this episode we are joined by Kyle Shipley! He is the driver of the #4U AJR Motorsports non-winged sprint car out of Phoenix, Arizona! This episode has been in the works for about 2 years. We covered a lot in this one!Early success in 2025. Lincoln Park Speedway with USAC, Valley Speedway with WAR/POWRi Joining forces with AJR Motorsports in 2024. How that came to be, and, some of the races they competed in.The start of his racing career in Arizona.Manzanita Speedway stories!His first visit to Perris Auto Speedway Making the move to Indiana, living in the race trailer, and living the dream!Some other ride stops in years past.A hot topic... Bring back trophy girls!Tri-tip hunt. Finding the best sandwich in Santa Maria!Chicken wings. Preferred spots, and sauces. Filiberto's Mexican La Canasta
Stoking the FireWe cleared 50,000 plays last week! Thanks for your support!Terre Haute recap, Sumar Classic.Cale Thomas announced as the driver of the Shark Racing #1aLandon Crawley and Dutcher Motorsports part waysASCoC rule causes a stir"The Draft"(Ends around 17:00 minute mark)Feature FinishWoO sprint cars @ I-55 Raceway Park for the Spring ClassicUSAC National sprint cars @ Lincoln Park & The 'BurgWoO late models & Xtreme Outlaw midgets @ Farmer City for the Illini 100Lucas Oil Speedway - 12th annual spring nationalsUSAC/CRA @ Central Arizona RacewayMidwest Thunder 410 sprint cars @ Paragon & Circle CityOcean Speedway weekly showTilford Tribute @ Placerville SpeedwayUSCS @ Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway Merced Speedway - Dwarf car nationalsASCS @ Salina HighbanksTerre Haute Action Track - Sumar Classic & modifeds (Ends around 29:00 minute mark)The SmokeHornets Nest tavernWasabi hibachiAldi buffalo style pizza A gathering
For this episode we are joined by Steve Irwin of Flying Zero Racing. He is the driver of the #0 non-winged sprint car out of Fenton, Michigan! The flying zero number and how that came to be a thing, years ago.Spending some time in NASCAR, a slight break, and return to sprint cars.The feeling of being a non-winged sprint car guy in Michigan.The rejuvenation of Butler Speedway. USAC making an appearance in 2025!His retirement plan
Stoking the FireI-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park & Brownstown Bullring announce a points fund for 2025What is going on at I-70 Speedway? Flo Racing Night in America point fund announced for this seasonWilliams Grove Speedway is still trying to get their season opener in Social media of the week: Whiskey Myers playlist
It's a St. Patrick's Day episode from the fellas!Stoking the FireHigh Limit has a rough opening weekend in Las VegasHigh Limit franchise/charter system changesWindy Hollow Speedway in Owensboro, KY is making some changes to the facilitySocial media of the week"The Draft" Don't forget to get your DTRR shirt orders in before April, 6th (Ends around 22:00 minute mark)Feature FinishNo Way Out 40! at Paragon SpeedwayAttica Raceway Park weekly season openerNOS Energy Drink World of Outlaw sprint cars Cowtown ClassicHigh Limit Racing @ Las Vegas Motor SpeedwayWorld of Outlaw late models Tennessee Tipoff @ Smokey Mountain SpeedwaySTSS - Speed Showcase Weekend @ Port Royal SpeedwayAvanti Windows & Doors USAC/CRA sprint cars - Midwinter fair @ Imperial Valley RacewayVado Speedway Park - Winter MeltdownMarysville Raceway points race #2 Ocala Speedway weekly season openerShamrock Shootout @ DuQuoin, ILLincoln Speedway (PA) weeklyFAST on Dirt season opener @ Pittsburgh PA Motor Speedway(Ends around 29/30:00 minute mark)The SmokeMod pizzaRotisserie chicken tacos?Kyle's Una Pizza in Haubstadt Texas Roadhouse for Charlie!Long John Silvers - Sunday all-you-can-eat!
Stoking the FireNo Way Out 40 on deck. Will you see us there?Placerville Speedway kicks off weekly racing. High Limit Racing kicks off in Las Vegas this weekendSave Gas City updateCory Kruseman takes a new role with USAC out west.Social media of the weekThe Draft(Ends around 12:30 minute mark)Feature FinishNOS Energy Drink WoO sprint cars @ Talladega Short Track & The MagVentura Raceway - USCS sprint cars, USAC Western States MidgetsNARC King of the West @ Stockton Dirt TrackMarysville & Lincoln weekly showsMilestone Home Services Outlaw Nationals @ Port City Raceway (Ends around 20:00 minute mark)The SmokeCheeseburger soupCharlie finds a .49 cent delivery charge...Burger King for lunch
Up for this episode we are joined by fellow Hoosier, Sam Hinds! Sam is the driver of the #71H non-winged sprint car out of Westfield, Indiana! Discussed:Racing at a young age in Indiana, climbing the racing ladder.2024 rookie year in a 410 non-wing sprint car. Some highlights. One race stands out to himTicket to Tulsa. He will be participating in the series at Bloomington Speedway and Paragon Speedway. Trying to punch his ticket to Tulsa!Racing idols, and drag racing!City BBQ, Bub's Burgers - "The Big Ugly"
Stoking the FirePerris Auto Speedway reschedules the rained out season openerOpen Wheel Madness / Midwest Winter Nationals are this weekend in DuQuionWaynesfield Raceway Park gets a new promoterHonest Abe Roofing partners with the World Racing GroupSocial media of the week featuring- Brad Doty"The Draft"We have our temporary shirt site up until April 6. Order now! (Ends around 15:00 minute mark)Feature FinishUSAC/CRA sprint cars @ Mohave Valley Raceway Loree & Sherm Toller Memorial at Marysville RacewayCentral Arizona Raceway USCS 360 winged sprint cars Battle at the Beach(Ends around 19:00 minute mark)The SmokeChicken fried chickenMore ramen
After what seems like 1,000 days in Florida for Speedweeks...it is now over. Teams head home and prepare for the rest of the race season!- Side note: we have our temporary shirt website up! It will be up until April 6. Order & pay online, can meet up at the track to exchange the goods. Or, you can have the items shipped directly to you! Link: https://dtrr25.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIi2YFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHY6TVorDv2sEvauatYWVc81PHHRsdkqghxR5v_n-P2YWvamVvYSX5BC-bQ_aem_uE1rqAMz2QCeHb7qZzLnUgStoking the Fire Biggest surprises in Florida? Across all series USAC National sprint cars add 2 dates to their 2025 race schedule USAC/CRA & Perris Auto Speedway cancelled on Feb. 15 due to rain Sweetheart Enduro 151 postponed USAC betting Make sure to sign the Save Gas City petition on Change.org Social media of the week A fumbled "The Draft" segment. As their website appears to be down. (Ends around 21:00 minute mark)Feature Finish DIRTcar Nationals nights 11 through 15 at Volusia Speedway Park Winter Dirt Games XVI at Ocala Speedway - USAC National sprint cars USCS Winter Heat Rounds 3-4 at Southern Raceway in Milton, FL. (Ends around 29:00 minute mark)The Smoke Charlie enjoys taco Monday Hokkaido Ramen House A few days ofchicken wings! Egg sandwiches
Stoking the FireScott Bloomquist Memorial Scorcher announced for 2025BC39 dates announced for IMSSign the petition on Change.org to save Gas City I-69 Speedway!Sweetheart Enduro 151 at Springfield Raceway is this weekend, February 15th!ASCoC gets a title and presenting sponsorSocial media of the week"The Draft"(Ends around 8:00 minute mark)Feature FinishDIRTcar Nationals nights 4 through 10 at Volusia Speedway ParkLucas Oil Late Models at Ocala SpeedwayUSCS - King of the 360's at Hendry County Motorsports ParkCentral Arizona Raceway - Sprints, pure stocks, dwarf cars, and more!(Ends around 14:00 minute mark)The SmokeThe annual Rabbit Fry on 2/1 I forgot to mention!Bubbas 33 on Wednesday. Big burger & Chicken sammichA return to Sonic for a meal. Silver Bell for Shalyn's birthday
Stoking the Fire DIRTcar Nationals starts up at Volusia Speed Sport wicker bill comments Aaron Reutzel not eligible for Rookie of the Year with High Limit USAC will be operating Lincoln Park Speedway in 2025 Social media of the week The Draft * ends around 14:00 minute mark Feature Finish Winter Nationals at All-Tech Raceway DIRTcar Nationals @ Volusia Speedway Park - ASCS National sprint cars, modifieds. * ends around 18:00 minute mark The Smoke Charlie visits Hornets Nest and makes a costly mistake with his leftovers. Filets! Half a Culvers burger during recovery
The guys are back and ready to cover their Tulsa trip! Stoking the Fire Tulsa recap Chili Bowl Green Jacket winner Tire samples popped Tri County Race Track in North Carolina re-opening ASCS National tour drop race rule for 2025 World of Outlaws sprint cars adds to rookie class. Currently at 6 rookies Precipitation in Florida Bakersfield Speedway (Oildale) moves operations/events to Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 2025 schedule is released Social media of the week - Scottie Mc visits Volusia "The Draft" (Ends around 28:00 minute mark) Feature Finish 39th annual Chili Bowl Nationals IMCA Winter Nationals finale at Central Arizona Raceway Lucas Oil late models @ Golden Isles Chowchilla Barn Burner Sunshine Nationals @ Volusia PJ Wiggins Memorial @ Ocala Speedway (Ends around 35:00 minute mark) The Smoke Meatball meal Papa Johns via Uber Eats Mom wanted Chinese food Pork Chops Mama T's Steakhouse
The fellas are back in the studio for a Sunday Funday, just like old times! We are getting excited for the upcoming Chili Bowl Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma! We roll out on Wednesday 1/15. In the meantime, we have a guest for this episode. Blake Bower, non-wing sprint car driver out of Brentwood, California! Discussed: 2024 recap. Running the whole Ultimate Sprint Car Series (USCS) season, and ending up winning the inaugural championship! How did the non-wing deal come about? Driving the iconic Finkenbinder #3F. Midget racing. Will we see him return to the seat of one? Dave's Hot Chicken, Kinder's, what is on the grill? (Ends around 32:22 minute mark) Stoking the Fire Delayed High Desert Hustle winners. Danny Sams III joining High Limit for the Rookie of the Year in 2025 Kevin Thomas Jr. will be extra busy this season. A new winged ride announced for him. Vado Speedway Park snowed out on Thursday for the Wild West Shootout. Chili Bowl prep. Picks? What do we have planned while in town (besides racing) IMCA Winter Nationals started this week at Central Arizona Raceway Social media of the week. Zeb offers some race suits up "The Draft" (Ends around 49:00 minute mark) Feature Finish IMCA Winter Nationals at Central Arizona Raceway Wild West Shootout rounds 4 &5 (Ends around 53:00 minute mark) The Smoke Charlie has himself a taco Monday Pina Colada sauce (yes, the whole bowl) BJ's Brewhouse. (Sorry Blake Lirette, no piss-cookies) Slider night on Friday A corn dog mistake
Josh of Dirt Court Jesters makes his annual appearance on the show to break down some schedules for the upcoming season. And he also has a list of food & restaurants for us! You can find his pages on: Twitter/X, Facebook, YouTube. What stands out to us on the WoO sprint & late model schedules, High Limit, Lucas Oil Late Models, Xtreme Outlaw midgets, 3 USAC divisions, Late Model Summer Nationals, All-Stars / Ohio Speedweek. And we also touch on the Ironman late models & Hunt the Front. Wicker bill discussion, again.Jumping into the podcasting world in 2024. Keeping it rolling in 2025.He gives us a list of Ohio establishments to note. Bagger Daves, Laff's, Thurman Cafe, Village Pump, Jim's Town Tavern & their wings(Ends around 1:35:00 minute mark)Stoking the FireSocial media of the week: Q&A with Gordy Gundaker on Twitter, Anton Hernandez DQ at the Tulsa Shootout"The Draft"(Ends around 1:42:00 minute mark)Feature Finish40th Annual Tulsa ShootoutWild West Shootout nights 1 & 2 at Vado Speedway Park(Ends around 1:45:00 mark)The SmokeHot pocket nightRed Robin
Happy New Year from the guys here at Dirt Tracks & Rib Racks! For this episode we are joined by 2 guests, in studio! Dave Daniels of Dugger, IN and Cullen Goodman of Hymera, IN. They joined together in a partnership for 2025 for some super late model racing in the Midwest! Cullen moving to Iowa in his younger years and getting a dose of Late Model racing. Dave and some of his racing history here in Indiana What sparked the interest for moving on from modifieds to Late Models? Is this a 50/50 deal? Some racing stories through the years. A special one at 34 Raceway and a goal to get back there for one race in particular Uptown Tavern, Pizza King of Shelburn. BBQ rib fans? Some sponsors they'd like to thank. Tire club. They do have some sponsorships open for the upcoming season! A coffee and fishing trip Cullen wished he had made
Merry Christmas from the guys at Dirt Tracks & Rib Racks!! We have a guest for this episode and it was a good one! Robert Brown Jr. - AKA: Slide Job Bob. Discussed: A 2024 recap. A lot of stuff going on. From crewing to racing, he had it all covered. What sparked his sprint car interest? Making the trip for Chili Bowl? The 8th Wonder of the World Loudpedal Video Spotting for Silver Crown Memphis BBQ and other faves around Indy The world of Twitter/X (Ends around 1:49:00 mark) Stoking the Fire Bloomington Speedway schedule for 2025 Sprint Car Hall of Fame class announcement Tri-State Speedway (Haubstadt) schedule Social media of the week - Sprint Car fan page facebook chatter (Ends around 1:56:00 mark) The Smoke Christmas meals
For this episode, TJ Mayberry joins the show! He is the driver of the #777 - 602 Sportsman and the owner of High Side Apparel out of Pennsylvania! Discussed: Climbing the rungs of the ladder to where he's at now in the 602 Sportsman series. Where did the idea for High Side Apparel come about? 2024 racing season and results. Heavy on Grandview Speedway Future goals for racing and apparel PA Speedweek, Western PA Speedweek, Eastern Storm, and more! Favorite establishments out his way: Buckeye Tavern, JT Bankers, Philly Philly Where you can find High Side Apparel? Highsideapparel.shop , Facebook, Instagram. Check it out for shirts, coozies, stickers! (Ends around 50:00 minute mark) We also have a loaded Stoking the Fire segment, stop for a cup of coffee in the Feature finish and a loaded The Smoke segment. Starting here: Stoking the Fire FAST on Dirt & BOSS sprints join POWERi sanctioning More schedule releases. Anything stand out? Louie Vermeil Classic returns in August to Calistoga Speedway Jake Swanson going full time with USAC National in the #5T The Dome recap Mr. Smooth back for a big racing slate in 2025 Chili Bowl A main shortened to 40 laps Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 has been sold ISW opens at IMS next July Gateway Dirt Nationals purse increase and other changes coming in 2025 Is there a new WoO Late Model title sponsor? Social media of the week(s) "The Draft" (Ends around 1:41:00 minute mark) Feature Finish Gateway Dirt Nationals @ The Dome Jr. Knepper 55 @ DuQuoin XR 604 Late Model Nationals @ All-Tech Raceway (Ends around 1:44:00 mark) The Smoke Charlie changes it up and visits Wendy's Chicken pot pie annihilation Bubba's 33 cheesesteak & garlic knots Twisted Tomato, and Fazoli's Ikea cafeteria Wolfies wings
The boys are back and getting prepped for Thanksgiving! Stoking the Fire Weather in Cali has affected some of the USAC midgets shows WoO sprint car schedule release Western PA Speedweek schedule USAC Indiana Sprint Week champions purse increase Calistoga Speedway making progress POWERi - Elite 16 program introduced Gateway Dirt Nationals coming up! Chili Bowl entry list Social media of the week "The Draft" (Ends around 31:00 mark) Feature Finish USAC National Midgets @ Tulare and Merced Reutimann Memorial @ Volusia Speedway Park The Gobbler @ Duck River Raceway Park (Ends around 36:00 mark) The Smoke Randy snags a Hawaiian pizza, beef stew, Outback Steakhouse
We are back in the studio and have a guest join us via phone! Ava Payton of Roseville, California. She ended up in a jack-of-all trades position for the USAC Western States Midget series this year. We chat about that, and more!
Stoking the fire East Bay Raceway Park last event EVER Late model driver swap news Knoxville Raceway purse increase Schedule releases Xtreme Outlaw Midgets announce a new championship location for 2025 POWERi High Desert Nationals @ Vado Social media of the week: burnt porta-shitter, NY track ban expands, Smokey & RTJ stare-down, Peyton Taylor lights up XR "The Draft" (Ends around 34:00 mark) Feature Finish World Finals @ Charlotte USAC/CRA - Western World Championships from November 1-2 USAC/CRA & Perris Auto Speedway season finale (Ends around 34:00 mark) The Smoke Lobster rolls, salads for Charlie, Golden Corral, Cafe Arazu
Stoking the Fire Ride swap updates Trophy Cup gets a new promoter Kody Swanson adds to his trophy case Western World @ Mohave Valley Raceway. Driver line-up and silent auction items. Pennsboro Speedway (West Virginia) returns to racing for the first time in 22 years Social media of the week "The Draft" (Ends around 30:00 mark) Feature Finish WoO sprint cars @ Dirt Oval 66, Riverside International Speedway 44th annual Dirt Track World Championship @ Eldora Trophy Cup 30 ASCS & USCS - World Short Track Championship @ Riverside International Speedway USAC National sprint cars @ Red Dirt Raceway USAC/CRA @ Imperial Valley Raceway NARC King of the West @ Kern & Kings Speedway Waynesfield Raceway Park - Harvest Spectacular XR Late Models @ Pennsboro Speedway Red Hill Raceway - Halloween Special (Ends around 44:00 mark) The Smoke Steak fajitas, Goodfellas Pizzeria, out on the town in Bloomington, Grand Buffet, Longhorn Steakhouse, Sunday gameday German bologna sammiches, Charlie visits Brown County: Firebird Taphouse, campground meals, pineapple quesadilla
Stoking the Fire Sharon Speedway adds weekly racing in 2025. USAC Passing Master award decided. James McFadden headed back across the pond. Trophy Cup @ Tulare Thunderbowl is up next out west! Dirt Track World Championship is this weekend at Eldora Speedway. The championship for the Lucas Oil Late Models will be decided. Social media of the week "The Draft" (Ends around 20:00 mark) Feature Finish WoO sprint cars @ Lincoln Speedway for the Keystone Showdown High Limit Racing - Midweek money championship, Diamond Classic, All-In Championship weekend Super Dirt Week 52 @ Oswego Speedway Lucas Oil Late Models @ Brownstown for the CJ Rayburn Memorial & Jackson
Fog, track champs, National Open, POWERi news, and more discussed in this episode! Stoking the Fire High Limit weekly money championship comes down to 4 drivers. All the marbles decided on Tuesday 10/8 Super Dirt Week is on deck at Oswego Speedway USAC National sprint cars announce Florida dates for 2025 Track and series champions are determined POWERi - Honest Abe Roofing
We're back after an extended break, with plenty to talk about! Stoking the Fire Bloomington Speedway gets a new promotion group Cory Eliason will be hunting for a ride in 2025 Van "The Man" Gurley Jr. wraps up the Butler Speedway season, with a win, and the track championship! 4 Crown recap from us BC39 recap from the past weekend East Bay loses "The Grand Finale" due to weather. Jackson
This is a LIVE episode from the 42nd annual 4 Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway in New Weston, Ohio! We were in lot 2 at Burch's camp (thanks) recording this one. Joe Baggott of Angry Duck Media is back for more. And we also had Brandon Mattox join the party. We haven't had him on since episode 33! We had a lot to discuss, and, we went off the rails at times
We're back from an extended break! We've been busy! But we are excited to get back in the studio to hammer out a new episode for you guys! This episode may contain the longest Stoking the Fire segment, to date. ⏱️ Stoking the Fire Hot Laps - quick winners recap from some national series during Labor Day weekend. And Labor Day Challenge results from Haubstadt WoO sprint cars - Stockton & Kings Speedway recap. Tuscarora 50 chatter A new USAC Hall of Fame class has been announced. What defines a Crown Jewel event? We discuss.
Stoking the Fire Kokomo Smackdown XIII hits a record for money raised for the Riley's Childrens Foundation "Caleb's curious question" during the 360 sprint car race at Silver Dollar on Wednesday 8/21 Knoxville Raceway & Huset's Speedway season champions crowned Drake Troutman joins Big Frog Motorsports Huset's High Bank Nationals, Skagit Nationals, IMCA Racesaver Nationals, Hillbilly 100 on deck this week Will we see any Scott Bloomquist tribute schemes for the World 100? Social media of the week: Food expiration tips, Blake Lirette has a question. "The Draft" (Ends around 25:00 minute mark) Feature Finish Castrol FloRacing Night in America @ Lernerville USAC Kokomo Smackdown XIII WoO sprint cars @ River Cities and Red River Valley Fireball 50 @ Atomic for the WoO late models Rumble on the River @ Port Royal Speedway 70th Annual Gold Cup @ Silver Dollar Speedway FAST on Dirt sprint cars @ Mercer & Waynesfield IN, PA, CA, OH weekly shows KKM Challenge @ Southern Illinois Raceway Millstream Speedway on Sunday 8/25 High Limit Racing @ Douglas County Dirt Track for the Showdown on the River (Ends around 43:00 mark) The Smoke Charlie scores a treasure chest Coney dog trip Lemon salmon @ Prime Time Smash-burgers Homemade crunchwraps A return to Ma T 888 Bistro Molcajete fajitas Honey butter chicken pizza @ Rounders Smitty's Italian Steakhouse A double down Monday on pork steaks Thanks to our sponsors: Rounders Too Pizza, Kron Farms, K&K Excavating, Back to the Roots Tree Service
The guys are fresh off a visit to Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt for the 20th annual Hoosier Sprint Nationals. We discuss that, along with some news and results! Stoking the Fire Scott Bloomquist loses his life in a airplane accident Kokomo Smackdown on deck Chase Randall decides to leave TKS Motorsports. Where does he end up? New rides announced for USAC Kokomo Smackdown Beaver Dam Raceway (WI) to cease weekly racing after 2024. "The Draft" (Ends around 20:00 minute mark) Feature Finish Super DIRTcar - Summer FAST 46th Fendt Jackson Nationals High Limit - California swing starts WoO late models @ Highland Speedway. And Maquoketa Speedway for the Hawkeye 100 32nd Annual Topless 100 @ Batesville Motor Speedway 61st Annual Bettenhausen 100 at the Springfield Mile USAC/CRA @ Perris Auto Speedway for the inaugural Brother Brett Classic 20th Annual Hoosier Sprint Nationals @ Tri-State Speedway "The Class Track" CA, IN, OH, PA, weekly shows (Ends around 36:00 minute mark) The Smoke Egg roll in a bowl Cheeseburger pie Dairy Queen! Pizookie's Stale food items? Pickle juice brined chicken sandwiches Chinese buffet Glezen Village Inn Jimmy Gao's
Up for this episode we are joined by Joe Baggott of Angry Duck Media! He's a busy guy that has hit a lot big events this year. We cover that, and more! Growing up in Arizona. Racing there and then making the move to Ohio. Picking up a camera in 2023 and what he has accomplished since then. What services does he offer? Photo & video packages. Focused on the drivers! Food: Favorites out in Arizona
USAC Indiana Sprint Week is over! We do a recap of that. And also preview the upcoming 63rd annual Knoxville Nationals! Stoking the Fire ISW - Lawrenceburg, Circle City, Terre Haute Action Track, Tri-State Speedway, Bloomington Speedway. Rain, priceless interviews, crashes, and more! Knoxville Nationals paint scheme update. Our picks to win this year. 411 Speedway in Tennessee - promotors stepping down "The Draft" & private events (Ends around 30:00 mark) Feature Finish USAC ISW WoO sprint cars @ Pevely for Ironman weekend WoO Late Models @ Cedar Lake for the USA Nationals 360 Nationals @ Knoxville Raceway Capitani Classic Family Fireworks night #2 at Eldora Speedway Williams Grove weekly Antioch & Petaluma weekly (Ends around 40:00 mark) The Smoke Charlie's tornado meal hot dog grilled cheese pizza burgers Greeks Pizzeria Frolic pre-race Thanks to our sponsors: Rounders Too Pizza, Kron Farms, K&K Excavating
The fellas are fresh off of a Indiana Sprint Week race at Kokomo Speedway this past weekend! Stoking the Fire Kokomo recap Rain postpones Wilmot for WoO late models We're ready for some Knoxville Nationals paint schemes Failed tire test at Knoxville's 360 Shootout "The Draft" & private contests (Ends around 26:00 minute mark) Feature Finish High Limit @ Lernerville for the Silver Cup USAC Indiana Sprint Week WoO sprint cars @ BAPS & Williams Grove WoO late models @ FALS for the Prairie Dirt Classic IRA spint cars @ Dodge County & Plymouth Dirt Track Border Battle @ Jackson Motorplex, Knoxville, Husets NARC King of the West @ Santa Maria for Winged Madness Dollar Days @ Florence Speedway Ohio weekly shows (Ends around 40:00 minute mark) The Smoke Hot pockets & hot dogs for Charlie Birria quesadillas & roller dogs at Kokomo B&K Rootbeer stand Bacon sandwiches!! Carriage Inn & tacos x2 Nothing Bundt Cakes Mango Dorito burger Thanks to our sponsors: Rounders Too Pizza, Kron Farms, K&K Excavating
It's our birthweek! Our first episode was posted on July 24th 2021! We don't recommend listening to some of our older episodes though
Stoking the Fire Erb post-race interview / orange hat reference at Haubstadt SCCT Western Sprint Tour kicks off RTJ & Hudson O'Neal new rides announced Hell Tour
A brand new episode featuring Danny Sams III! He is the driver of the Anderson #24D winged sprint car out of North Port, Florida ☀ Climbing the rungs of the ladder to get where he's at now! Running as much National level stuff he can in 2024. What does the future hold? Recaps from: A successful Ohio Sprint Speedweek, Jacksonville banger, Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt. Seafood boil bags, bbq, wing sauce preference, and more food! Sponsors and people who make it possible for him to race. Dirtcrowd.com information (Ends around 1:21:00 mark) Stoking the Fire Lincoln Speedway restart penalty on 7/1 USAC postponed dates Hell Tour recap from Haubstadt from the guys Bombshell - Ricky Thornton Jr. and SSI part ways Social media of the week "The Draft" (Ends around 1:37:00 mark) Feature finish PA Sprint Speedweek Hell Tour week 4 WoO Late Models @ Deer Creek Jack Hewitt Classic @ Waynesfield Raceway Park LOLMS Freedom 60 @ Muskingum Placerville Speedway points races #9 & #10 USAC National sprint cars - Bill Gardner Sprintacular @ LPS POWERi 410 Outlaw sprint cars @ Lake Ozark NARC King of the West @ Petaluma for the Dave Lindt Memorial USAC/CRA sprint cars return to a packed house at Santa Maria Speedway Knoxville Raceway mid-season championship (Ends around 1:52:00 mark) The Smoke Burger King fail, LJS Charlie breaks in his new Blackstone on a camping trip: Birria tacos, french toast, and more! Darmstadt Inn
For this episode we are joined by Malyssa Perkins! She is the owner of the newly formed United Sprint Car Series out in California! Discussed: What lead to the start of her series? Background in racing and what it is like being on the "other" side of things now. Challenges so far this season- Ventura, Santa Maria. Restrictor plate for 410's and the reasoning for that. Most rewarding things so far, sponsors/people that have helped. What is sleep? What's cookin'? (Ends around 1:04:00 mark) Stoking the Fire Jake Swanson leaves the Benic #2B. Joining a familiar ride. Husets reschedules the High Bank Nationals for Labor Day weekend. Internet chatter... Hell Tour week 4 gets rolling Macon Speedway topics from the Top Gun weekend Social media of the week "The Draft" (Ends around 1:25:00 mark) Feature Finish HART Indiana Micro Week Late Model Summer Nationals / Hell Tour week 3 WoO Case Late Models trifecta WoO Sprint Cars - Independence Spectacular at Cedar Lake USAC National - Top Gun Weekend High Limit Racing @ Lake Ozarks, Lucas Oil Speedway Silver Dollar Speedway - Brownell & Herseth Memorial | NARC King of the West - David Tarter Classic Lincoln Park Speedway & Paragon Speedway weekly shows PA Speedweek @ Williams Grove & BAPS (Ends around 1:37:00 mark) The Smoke Taco Tuesday, Red Lobster KFC H-E-B stores Pluckers Wing Bar Calf fries @ Riscky's Steakhouse Paloma Suerte - duck & beef short rib birria and queso Whataburger AND In-n-Out Wild Pitch Sports
Up for this episode we are joined again by Alfred Galedrige of Rocketshark Motorsports. He and his brother, Bradley, pilot the #19 - Indiana Racesaver 305 sprint car! Alfred was a previous guest with us on episode #106. The Racesaver 305 series has sold since our last conversation He is focused on the racing side of things now! Recaps from the 4 races so far this season Driver highlights - young, up and coming guys, and being the "old guy"
Oh boy, it's good to be back! We have plenty to talk about in this episode. Charlie is fresh off a vacation, he fills us in on that as well! ☀️ Stoking the Fire Chris "Smokey" Madden announces he will be stepping away from full-time racing in 2025. Ironman 55 purse increase across the board. NARC King of the West - Fastest Four Days in Motorsports, Late Model Summer Nationals/Hell Tour, ASCS National sprint speedweek, USAC Eastern Storm are on deck Maverick Mayhem week starts on June 20th @ Lincoln Park Speedway. And continues through the weekend. Will Krup has a bounty placed on him at Red Hill Raceway Social media of the week - mostly Ohio Speedweek stuff. Track conditions, fight at WCS, and more! New mini-segment: "THE DRAFT" - featuring our Dirt Draft results (Ends around 33:00 minute mark) Feature Finish USAC Indiana Midget Week 30th Annual Late Model Dream @ Eldora WoO Sprint Cars @ River Cities, Ogilvie High Limit @ I-70 for the Race Rudeen Foundation Memorial, Eagle Nationals LPS weekly Ohio Sprint Speedweek USAC/CRA sprint cars @ Kern County SCCT @ Petaluma Speedway Red Hill Raceway - Jay Jones Memorial PA, Husets weekly shows XR Super Series @ Kokomo Speedway USAC National sprint cars @ Grandview Speedway to kick-off Eastern Storm (Ends around 58:00 mark) The Smoke Charlie recaps his Las Vegas trip: In-N-Out Wynn buffet
Stoking the Fire Sparks flying at Macon Speedway for FloRacing Night in America on 5/28 USAC IMW is on the horizon DIRTcar Nationals (Volusia) announces dates for 2025. Their biggest one yet Western PA Speedweek gets 3/5 races in and crowns a well known champion Stewart/Haas deal with Ford is up after this season. What does that mean for TSR? Social media of the week. Macon, Xtreme Midgets, t-shirts The Big Deal '25 announced Dirt Draft results (Ends around 33:00 mark) Feature Finish A handful of races from Memorial Day weekend High Limit @ Grandview, Lawrenceburg, Butler FloRacing Night in America @ Macon Western PA Speedweek WoO Sprint Cars @ Beaver Dam Corn Belt Nationals @ Knoxville - USAC National Sprint cars / Knoxville 360 & 410 sprint cars The Big Deal '24 @ Mississippi Thunder Speedway (WI) - $100,000 to win modified race POWERi/Xtreme Midgets @ Doe Run & Coles County IN, IL, PA, CA weekly shows Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial @ Placerville - SCCT & NARC410 King of the West KKM Challenge @ Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway (PA) (Ends around 49:00 mark) The Smoke Shit on a shingle Charlie tries out Applebees, again
After almost 1 month without an interview. We get back in the studio and are joined by Gauge Garcia via phone! He is the driver of the #2k Keller Motorsports & Bill Suoja #28 winged sprint cars, out of Lemoore, California! Discussed: Snagging a win at Ocean Speedway earlier this month Marysville recap from the 5/25 race at Marysville w/ SCCT Stockton reconfiguration Racing at smaller tracks in Cali and itching to branch out to bigger tracks B-dubs, Popeye's chicken, Me-n-Ed's and a few other food faves In-N-Out spread
Fresh off of the 54th Annual Tony Hulman Classic at the Terre Haute Action Track. We chat about that, and much more! Stoking the Fire Forgotten shout-outs... Tony Hulman Classic recap USAC National sprint cars announce a make-up date for the Tribute to Levi Jones @ Red Hill Raceway New dates for the Wild West Shootout at Vado. Without conflict
The fellas are coming off a USAC double-header last weekend. We break that down, and more! Stoking the fire Larry Rice Classic @ Bloomington Speedway & Spring Showdown @ Haubstadt discussions Castrol Floracing Night in America rescheduled dates due to ☔ Two C Racing splits ways with Seth Bergman. Social media of the week. Kokomo, and a water heater at Oregon? Dirt Draft results (Ends around 28:00 mark) Feature Finish WoO Sprint Cars @ Lincoln Speedway (PA) for the Gettysburg Clash Short Track Super Series - Diamond State 50 Illinois Speedweek @ Farmer City, FALS High Limit @ 34 Raceway, Tri-City (IL), Kokomo Speedway USAC National sprint cars @ Bloomington for the Larry Rice Classic, Spring Showdown @ Tri-State Speedway (Haubstadt) Xtreme Outlaw Midgets double-header Indiana, Knoxville, weekly shows Ocean Speedway, Placerville, Petaluma weekly shows NARC King of the West @ Antioch Speedway Ohio weekly shows, Butler weekly, IRA @ Sycamore, FAST on Dirt Sprints @ Tri-City (PA) (Ends around 39:00 mark) The Smoke Crab nachos The Wheelhouse in Poseyville Charlie gets his LJS fix!!
A quote from the movie: Gladiator - "Are you not entertained?!?!" That was Jacksonville Speedway on Wednesday, May 1st when the World of Outlaws sprint cars made a visit! Bunner & Charlie recap that event and also Terre Haute on Sunday 5/5 when the Maverick winged sprint cars made their season debut. Stoking the fire Jacksonville & Terre Haute reviews Illinois Speedweek is on deck (Late Models) Another Wednesday WoO sprint car show this week Chandler Speedway (IN) auction drama Dirt Draft results (Ends around 31:00 minute mark) Feature Finish WoO sprint cars @ Jacksonville, Eldora for Lets Race Two USAC National sprint cars @ Eldora High Limit @ Lakeside for the Heartland of America Showdown WoO Late Models @ Mississippi Thunder Speedway for the Wisconsin Dairyland Showdown IN, PA weekly shows Knoxville Raceway season opener Maverick sprint cars @ the Terre Haute Action Track Butler Motor Speedway season opener (Ends around 43:00 mark) The Smoke Big Woods Pizza in Nashville, IN Gas station burrito
Previous guest (ep. 95), Scott Daloisio, joins us for a follow up episode! He has been around motorsports for a long time! Starting by covering Speedway Motorcycles, track photography, and then starting at Perris Auto Speedway the year they opened in 1996 as the announcer. We catch up with him from our last chat in April of 2023. 5 winners in 5 races for the USAC/CRA sprint car series. AJ Bender claiming the win on April 27 @ Perris! Speedway GP
The fellas recap their weekend at Haubstadt when the World of Outlaws visited! Stoking the Fire High Limit Racing in action at Riverside on Tuesday Night 2 of the Alabama Gang 100 moved to September The Ultimate Sprint Car Series makes their series & season debut at Bakersfield Paducah thoughts? Dirt Draft results (Ends around 25:00 minute mark) Feature Finish 4 races for High Limit WoO Sprint Cars @ Paducah & Tri-State Speedway WoO Late Models & USCS @ Talladega Short Track Indiana weekly shows BOSS @ The 'Burg AFCS @ Fremont IRA opener @ Beaver Dam Ocean Speedway weekly SCCT @ Merced USCS @ Bakersfield Port Royal weekly Weldon Sterner Memorial @ Lincoln The Smoke Buffalo raviolis A spaghetti feast for Charlie