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Charlie Baur is taking on 360 dirt sprint car racing in 2025 - he's also looking for his first career Must See Racing Light feature win. Then, Bree Wonch talks about her first career IMCA Modified win Saturday at Crystal Motor Speedway.

Casey Smith grabbed his first win since 2023 and his first of a season in which he'll chase a track championship at I-96 Speedway. Then, Austin Hull recaps his nearly perfect day to open the season at Berlin Raceway.

Kyle Crump just got his first career win at Toledo Speedway on Saturday! Hear why he was a little disappointed with the performance. Plus, a preview of this weekend at Anderson Speedway!

Brandon Thirlby chats about opening the season as a winner at Crystal, the Dan Salay Memorial, and the return of his own equipment. Then, Jared Horstman continues to celebrate his GLSS win from Saturday.

MadMax Stambaugh dials up inaugural guest, Gregg Dalman for a 2025 season preview. Then, Johnny VanDoorn talks about expanding VRD and getting a win with one of the country's top Super Late Model drivers.

Jeff Reay is getting set to return to Crystal Motor Speedway to defend his track championship. Plus, Andrew Bogusz talks about success on the track and in social media.

Brad Lamberson has some exciting new plans for the 2025 season including returning to his old stomping grounds. Then, Chris Andrews talks about earning the Saturday night special win at Attica Raceway Park over the weekend.

2025 GLSS Championship hopefull, Mike Keegan talks about committing to the Tour this season and what he learned from last year. Then, Kenny Mackey, 2007 Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee, reflects on the glory years and reveals what he has left in the tank.

Class of 2000 Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee, and member of the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame, Kris Patterson speaks on his career. Then, Gary Lindahl tests your racing knowledge with Gary, Did Ya Know. Finally, Matt & Beth Cogley talk about buying Millstream Speedway.

This week's Michigan Motorsports History Month Presented by Sweet Manufacturing interview features 1998 Hall of Fame inductee and first generation racer, Fred Campbell. Then, Zane DeVault is on to talk about Lane Racing's commitment to the All Star Circuit of Champions. Finally, Kyle Crump released a 2025 schedule which puts him back on the JEGS Tour and in Outlaw racing.

Michigan Motorsports History Month Presented by Sweet Manufacturing begins with 2006 Hall of Fame inductee, Joe Dorer with son, Steve. Then, Mike VanderMark, Jr recaps his trip to the CLASH on the COAST.

Matt Dimit talks about adding the 500 Sprint Car Tour to his schedule for 2025 and what he hopes to accomplish, plus John Hotchkiss takes us behind the curtain of the Tri State Sprints.

Flat Rock & Toledo Speedway General Manager, Brandon Hamby talks about the exciting changes at the tracks including infrastructure and racing. Then, Curt Spalding relives his run to the DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator Championship. Finally, Gary Lindahl tests your racing knowledge with Did Ya Know!

Hear from Whittemore Speedway Racing Club President, Andy Hess as they prepare for the 2025 season. Plus, High Limit Racing Rookie of the Year hopeful, Danny Sams III is on with Max Stambaugh for the MadMax Moment.

It's a promoter's special to kick-off season 7. I-96 Speedway owner, Larry Curtiss talks facility improvements and 2025 season. Plus, Tim Wilber of Butler Motor Speedway is on to chat about his aggressive 2025 calendar and the way things have progressed for him.

An inductee in the 2025 Class of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame, we chat with Bumper-to-Bumper IRA Sprints Director, Steve Sinclair.

Owosso Speedway's, Rex Wheeler talks about his Promoter of the Year awards and the plans for the speedway moving forward. Then, Devon Dobie recaps his trip to Tulsa, OK and talks sprint car racing in Ohio.

Ted Cooper, Jr talks about coming out ahead in his battle for a Thunderbird Championship. GLSS Rookie of the Year, Abby Hohlbein chats with Max Stambaugh in the MadMax Moment, and Mike Blackmer opens up and takes accountability for the 2024 struggles while planning for the future.

Irish Saunders recalls his over four-decade career with Hoosier Racing Tire and the stories that came with it. Plus, Brian LeBaron discusses what is happening at Crystal Motor Speedway in 2025 and the improvements that have been made.

Hear from 2024 Rumble in Fort Wayne Midget feature winner, Joe Liguori and JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour champion, Blake Rowe.

Austin Harnick reflects on an 11 win season that ended with a track championship. Then, John Jackson breaks down the Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club season and prepares us for the upcoming banquet.

Bryce Bozell grabbed his first wins this season and his first track championship at the ripe age of 13. Then, CRA Director, Scott Menlen breaks down the 2025 JEGS Tour Schedule.

Tom Rutherford grabbed the Springport Mid-Michigan track championship this year by ONE POINT. Then, Darin Naida discusses his plans for 2025 and recaps his career during the MadMax Moments and Carter Schlenk is on the program to talk about racing at The Dome.

Steven Hilliker talks about winning a Mid Michigan Raceway Park track championship and how it hold significance in his career. Then, Manix Furqueron is trying to launch his career - so far, he has the right stuff to get invited to The Dome in St. Louis.

Billy Shannon grabbed the Late Model Championship at Kalamazoo Speedway after a wicked battle with Jerry Pierman. Then, Zach Hiser moves out of the "host" seat and over to the "guest" slot as the new General Manager of the Great Lakes Super Sprints.

Aaron Fry talks about his confidence in the FAST on Dirt Series in 2025 with the return of the All Star Circuit of Champions. Conner Zbozien relives his championship-winning season; and Gary Lindahl tries to stump you with another round of Gary Did Ya Know.

Andrew Scheid discusses winning a NASCAR Weekly Series Championship, but not a track championship. Garrett Wiles gets a title at Crystal with just one win; and Corey Bevard reflects on his former days driving sprint cars and what's left of his career.

A big week for Jeff Striegle included being inducted into the Hall of Fame and broadcasting his final NASCAR event with the Motor Racing Network. Plus, Kyle Hayden talks about his championship season at Birch Run Speedway.

A big season for Taylor Ferns has included launching a safety initiative, racing in INDY NXT, and getting her first 500 Tour win. Chase Pinsonneault's big season included a $10K payday, his first Super Late Model start, and earning the JEGS Tour Rookie of the Year.

Tyler Roahrig just grabbed another win with the 500 Sprint Car Tour - the 12th of his career. Hear what was special about Saturday at IRP. Plus, Mathew Vainner talks about his three-win season and first career track championship.

Kyle Crump wins the JEGS Tour event at Winchester going back-to-back with the Tour. Rusty Schlenk won 3 of his last 5 and was crowned a champion over the weekend. Then, the MadMax Moment gets a little sideways.

Brothers Hunter and Tanner Jack both picked up big end-of-the-year specials and both won Angola track Championships - hear about their impressive 2024. Plus, recaps of big racing from the weekend.

Travis Stemler recaps his massive season with 9 wins and over 30 top 10 finishes. Plus, Chris Shannon is preparing for a big weekend at Winchester. Van Gurley, Jr joins Max Stambaugh for a great MadMax Moment.

8 Days, three feature wins, and over $20,000 in winnings... again. When Chad Finley gets hot, he's tough to beat. Hear about how he capped off the 2024 season with another round of big wins.

Hear from 2023 Owosso Speedway track Champion, David McManus after winning the last two events of the season - his first of the year. Then, Katie Hudson previews Friday's Katie Hudson Late Model Show Kolton Strong featuring DIRTcar UMP Late Models. Plus, test your racing knowledge with Gary Did Ya Know.

The boys are back with updates on all sorts of things happening in Michigan Motorsports. Plus, hear from Greg Gokey who finished the season with two track championships and nine feature wins!

After back-to-back feature wins, Kyle Crump is feeling real good heading back to Owosso Speedway on Saturday. Plus, second-generation driver, Jett Mann is coming into his abilities driving a sprint car grabbing his second win of the season at Butler Saturday.

This week hear from Hot Shoe 100 winner Aaron Taylor as he talks about the picture-perfect season they've built. Plus, the MadMax Moment is back with Kelsey Ivy.

Veteran Jason Blonde collected his first career 360 Sprint Car win on Friday night at I-96. Brian Campbell burst into flames on Friday night at Toledo and rebounded for a win on Saturday at Berlin.

A pair of first time guests! Logan Love captures the Labo's Birthday Bash win on Saturday night at Crystal Motor Speedway, and Dylan Stovall got the best of the field at Kalamazoo Speedway on Friday night.

Steve Needles recaps his third Kalamazoo Klash win and talks how the race has evolved. Then, Austin Harnick reveals why they're in IMCA Modifieds and taking names. Plus, test your knowledge with Gary Lindahl's Did Ya Know.

Brandon Thirlby has been consistent but not happy this season; finally a win changed his tone. Jason Parish went back to back at Springport Mid Michigan, but might be ready to call it quits. Plus, MadMax calls up Mike Keegan after a week of sprint cars.

A hot start for Jeffery Erickson, Jr as he gets set to head to Merritt Speedway for nearly a week of racing in northern Michigan. Plus, hear from Kasey Jedrzejek after another win at Crystal Motor Speedway on Saturday.

Chad Finley recaps his run to the Bob Finley Memorial and over $20K. Then, Jared Blanchard interrupts his golf game to talk racing and three-in-a-row at Kalamazoo Speedway.

This week, hear from Corbin Gurley after his first career win with the Great Lakes Super Sprints. Then, Jerry Pierman recaps his red-hot start to the 2024 season and his hopes of winning a championship at Kalamazoo.

Keith Sheffer, Jr is fresh off his first win of 2024 at Hartford Speedway and ready to return this weekend. Brandon Varney FINALLY got his first career JEGS Tour win after years of trying. Plus, Steve Irwin chats with Max Stambaugh.

John Trudell has been on fire this season, not finishing worse than 2nd. Plus, Trevor Berry is (successfully) trophy hunting in 2024. Hall of Famer, Ed Inlose is our special guest host.

For 30 years, Myron DeYoung has been a winner in IMCA Modifieds, and it's a new World Record. On the flipside, Rylee Knoll collected his first career Late Model win on Friday at Tri City. Plus, Gary Lindahl tests your knowledge with "Gary, Did Ya Know?".

Austin Hull won his first career Late Model race at Berlin Raceway on Saturday, and, where's the beard? Then, Billy Shannon talks about his red-hot start at Kalamazoo. Plus, the MadMax Moment returns with Phil Gressman.

Jeff Reay is having a darn good season already with wins and top five finishes, but his goals are undefined. Tyler Roahrig is into the biggest month of racing for the season, and it began with a win in his favorite division.

Aaron Taylor knocked out the first win of the season on opening night at Owosso Speedway. Mike Vandermark, Jr did the same thing in his Dirt Super Late Model at I-96 Speedway. Plus, Compact Conversations with Todd Metz and Pete Doxy.