Illiana Stock Car Radio

On this episode of Illiana Stock Car Radio, we welcome Tony Eldridge, Jaden Cretacci, and Jimmy Gouker to the show!  We preview the Virtual South Bend Motor Speedway and Outlaw Late Model cars available for the NASCAR Racing 2003 Season video game.  We talk about the process to create it, and the plan for virtual racing during the COVID-19 shutdown.  We also take a few minutes to preview the real 2020 racing season!   We hope you enjoy the show. Please like and subscribe on your favorite Podcast App! Facebook Instagram  iTunes YouTube

On this episode of Illiana Stock Car Radio, we welcome D.J. Weltmeyer to the show!  We recap his 2019 race season at the Grundy County Speedway, preview 2020, and talk his iRacing endeavors!   We hope you enjoy the show. Please like and subscribe on your favorite Podcast App! Facebook Instagram  iTunes YouTube

On this episode of Illiana Stock Car Radio, we welcome Melinda Russell, founder of the International Women's Motorsports Association!  We learn how the IWMA came to be and how they are working to promote women in motorsports. We hope you enjoy the show. Please like and subscribe on your favorite Podcast App! Facebook Instagram  iTunes YouTube

On the 2020 debut episode of Illiana Stock Car Radio, we welcome back Steve Bechtel, one of the organizers of the Chicagoland Racing Memorabilia & Collectible Show, to give an update on the status of the show, how the COVID-19 Situation may impact local (and national) racing, and recap the NASCAR season we've had so far! We hope you enjoy the show. Please like and subscribe on your favorite Podcast App! Facebook Instagram  iTunes YouTube

On this episode of Illiana Stock Car Radio, we welcome 2019 (and 2018) Tony Bettenhausen Memorial 100 winner Paul Shafer, Jr. to recap the big win! We also get an update on his participation in the Kulwicki Driver Development Program and what's on tap for the rest of 2019! We hope you enjoy the show. Please like and subscribe on your favorite Podcast App! Facebook Instagram  iTunes YouTube

On this episode of Illiana Stock Car Radio, we welcome back Steve Bechtel of the Grundy County Speedway to review the 2019 season and preview the upcoming Tony Bettenhausen Memorial 100! We hope you enjoy the show. Please like and subscribe on your favorite Podcast App! Facebook Instagram  iTunes YouTube

On this episode of Illiana Stock Car Radio, we welcome the founder of the Illinois Stock Car Hall of Fame, Art "Fireball" Fehrman. We get a little history lesson on the Hall of Fame and preview the upcoming Hall of Fame Day Festival that takes place at the hall. This is an informative episode you won't want to miss! We hope you enjoy the show. Please like and subscribe on your favorite Podcast App! Facebook Instagram  iTunes YouTube

On this episode of Illiana Stock Car Radio, we catch up with local racing photographer and columnist, Stan Kalwasinski.  We talk about what his 2019 season has entailed, what he's seen on his travels this year, and get a history lesson on Frank Welch, Ed Mahoney, Ray Young, and Illiana/Grundy announcing.  This is a great episode you won't want to miss! We hope you enjoy the show. Please like and subscribe on your favorite Podcast App! Facebook Instagram  iTunes YouTube

On this episode of Illiana Stock Car Radio, we welcome local racer Clay Curts to the show to discuss his 2019 season and his rapid rise from 4 cylinder Hornets to Late Models. We also recap the weekend that was and preview the weekend to come in local short track racing! We hope you enjoy the show. Please like and subscribe on your favorite Podcast App! Facebook Instagram  iTunes YouTube

On this episode of Illiana Stock Car Radio, we welcome Illiana Motor Speedway Alumn and South Bend Motor Speedway flagman Brian Kucaba to preview the upcoming Illiana Reunion Night at the South Bend Motor Speedway. We discuss the significance of the event, what fans can expect, and the history behind this year's honorees! We hope you enjoy the show. Please like and subscribe on your favorite Podcast App! Facebook Instagram  iTunes YouTube

On this episode of Illiana Stock Car Radio, we welcome Grundy County Speedway's Mid-American division point leader Aaron Shelton to the show! We discuss his background in racing, the keys to his early season success, and his recent trip to race at the famed Milwaukee Mile! We also recap the weekend that was, and preview all the local racing coming your way this weekend, June 21st thru the 23rd! We hope you enjoy the show. Please like and subscribe on your favorite Podcast App! Facebook Instagram  iTunes YouTube

On this episode of Illiana Stock Car Radio, we are humbled to welcome Kenny Wallace to the show! We discuss his upcoming appearance at the South Bend Motor Speedway for "The Gambler" event on June 15th, discuss his season to date, his upcoming schedule, and get some great life advice! We also recap the weekend that was, and preview all the local racing coming your way this weekend, June 7th thru the 9th! We hope you enjoy the show. Please like and subscribe on your favorite Podcast App! Facebook Instagram  iTunes YouTube 

On this episode of Illiana Stock Car Radio, we welcome South Bend Motor Speedway's Race Director, Lisa Hartz to the show! We discuss her rise to the Race Director position and the details of the job! Oh, and we talk about homemade cookies!  We also recap the weekend that was, and preview all the local racing coming your way this Memorial Day weekend! We hope you enjoy the show. Please like and subscribe on your favorite Podcast App! Facebook Instagram  iTunes YouTube 

On this episode of Illiana Stock Car Radio, we welcome Shadyhill Speedway owner Billy Alger and Operations Manager Sierra Mughmaw to the show! We discuss race track ownership and operation, review Billy's history as a NASCAR and ARCA team owner, and preview the upcoming season on the dirt at Shadyhill Speedway! We hope you enjoy the show. Please like and subscribe on your favorite Podcast App! Facebook Instagram  iTunes YouTube 

On this episode of Illiana Stock Car Radio, we welcome South Bend Motor Speedway competitor Jason Moorehead to the show! We recap his off-season and the work that went in to preparing his car "Evil", for 2019! We also debrief about his performance at the first open practice of the season and debate NASCAR vs. Short Track Racing. We hope you enjoy the show. Please like and subscribe on your favorite Podcast App!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IllianaSCR/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illianascr/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdeYdzAo-LsNiZNHLB7bfWA?

On this episode of Illiana Stock Car Radio, we welcome Shaun "Elvis" Wiltjer to the show! We talk how he started in racing, his transition from asphalt to the dirt, and about his recent track championships at Plymouth Speedway and Shadyhill Speedway. We also get to the bottom of his "Elvis" nickname! We hope you enjoy the show. Please like and subscribe on your favorite Podcast App! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IllianaSCR/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illianascr/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdeYdzAo-LsNiZNHLB7bfWA?

We're back with a new episode of Illiana Stock Car Radio. On this episode, we welcome the promoter of the South Bend Motor Speedway Tony Eldridge to recap the 2018 racing season and preview the 2019 race season! We hope you enjoy the show.  Please like and subscribe on your favorite Podcast App! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IllianaSCR/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illianascr/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i... PodBean: https://illianastockcarradio.podbean.com

We're back with a new episode of Illiana Stock Car Radio. On this episode, we welcome NASCAR Crew Member Scott Eldridge. Scott is a crew member for the #11 Joe Gibbs Racing team, and brother of South Bend Motor Speedway promoter, Tony Eldridge. We talk to Scott about his journey to NASCAR and what it's like behind the scenes as a NASCAR mechanic! We hope you enjoy the show.  Please like and subscribe on your favorite Podcast App! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IllianaSCR/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illianascr/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i... PodBean: https://illianastockcarradio.podbean.com

We're back with a new episode of Illiana Stock Car Radio. On this episode, we welcome the local racing father-son duo of Dave and D.J. Weltmeyer. We discuss Dave's illustrious racing career, how D.J. took over the family ride, and what the plans are for the 2019 race season. We hope you like the episode. Please subscribe to our channel to get notified of all the releases this year. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IllianaSCR/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illianascr/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/illiana-stock-car-radio/id1249919128 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdeYdzAo-LsNiZNHLB7bfWA

Jeremy and Chris are back for the 2019 race season!  They welcome S4 Motorsports owner, Stan Zolodz, III and driver Stan Zolodz, IV into the studio to recap their 2018 season and preview the 2019 season.  Also, get to know Stan Zolodz, IV with a quick "lightening round" set of questions about his racing career.  Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!  You can keep up with all the latest from our show on Facebook and Instagram (@IllianaSCR).  Interested in seeing the video of this show?  Please check out our new YouTube Channel!

On this week's show, the guys welcome back in Tony Eldridge of the South Bend Motor Speedway to break some BIG news about the 2019 racing season at the Speedway.  He also previews what is still on tap at the track in 2018.  The guys also recap the 8/24-8/26 local racing weekend and preview the Labor Day Weekend festivities.  Oh yea, and the episode gets crashed by ANOTHER special guest.  If you like what you hear, please check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@IllianaSCR)! *NOTE: We did have some audio difficulties the 1st couple minutes of the show, so we apologize for the quality*

This is a special 2 for 1 episode!  On this episode, Jeremy and Chris preview Illiana Speedway Reunion night at the South Bend Motor Speedway on August 18th.  They reminisce about the race track and preview whats on tap for the evening.  Also included in this episode, is audio of our Pit Walk FROM Illiana Reunion Night at the South Bend Motor Speedway where we catch up with former Illiana Speedway personallities.  A special episode you won't want to miss.  Catch the show LIVE on our Facbook page!  You can also find us on Instagram and Twitter (@IllianaSCR).  Enjoy!

On this episode, they guys (after a some technical difficulties) talk with local Sprint Car racer Zane DeVault, who went for a wild ride recently at the Shadyhill Speedway.  They discuss that wild ride and talk some racing.  Definitely some great perspective.  Take a listen, and be sure to follow Illiana Stock Car Radio on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@IllianaSCR) 

We're back with an all new episode!  This week, we welcome back Tony Eldridge from the South Bend Motor Speedway to recap the 1st half of the season, preview the 2nd half of the season, and talk about some other news surrounding the race track.  Keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@IllianaSCR).  Enjoy!

This week, we "shoot the breeze" about all the racing coming up in Chicagoland this week.  It's NASCAR week in Chicago, so the guys talk about their first NASCAR race weekend experience and preview all the local racing coming up during the weekend.  Be sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@IllianaSCR) to keep up on all the latest info about the Illiana Stock Car Radio Podcast.  Thanks for Listening!

The guys return for another episode and go 3-Wide with Jamie York, head of the South Bend Motor Speedway Safety Team.  Jamie gives the guys a peak behind the curtain on the operation of a race track safety team.  The guys also highlight last week's local feature winner, preview some upcoming races, and give their #OnePositive from the weekend of 6/8-6/10.  Keep up with the guys on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@IllianaSCR).  Thanks for listening!

Did you miss us?  We make our highly anticipated return to the airwaves this week and talk with Katie Wilson from the International Women's Motorsports Association.  We preview this weeks' local short track action as well as recap the winners from last week.  Have no fear, though, we're still up to our typical shenanigans!  Please like/subscribe to our Podcast!  You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@IllianaSCR).  Thanks for listening! 

Lights, Camera, Action!!!!  For the first time ever, the Illiana Stock Car Radio Podcast went LIVE on Facebook!  The guys explain the decision and interact with the viewers/listeners.  This is one you won't want to miss!  Check it out!  You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@IllianaSCR)!  Thanks for listening!

On this special edition of the Illiana Stock Car Radio Podcast, the guys record on location from the Chicagoland Racing Memorabilia and Collectibles show that was held at the Will County Fair Grounds in Peotone, IL.  The guys welcome back guests Ron Goodaker and Brian Kucaba, as well as the 2017 Hornet Division Champion from South Bend Motor Speedway, Jason Moorehead.  They'll talk about the show, about the upcoming season at South Bend Motor Speedway, and share plenty of laughs along the way.  This is one you don't want to miss!  For more from the Illiana Stock Car Radio Podcast, check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@IllianaSCR).  Enjoy! 

On this episode, the guys welcome local racing columnist and photographer Stan Kalwasinski to the show.  Stan talks about the history of the Chicagoland Racing Memorabilia and Collectibles show, about his history in local racing, and some obstacles local racing is facing today.  The guys also give some of their opinions on the NASCAR vs. Grassroots racing debate.  We hope you enjoy!  To keep up with all the latest news and info, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@IllianaSCR). 

On this episode of the Illiana Stock Car Radio Podcast, the guys welcome Brian Kucaba, former local racer and current flagman at South Bend Motor Speedway.  We reminisce about his driving career and talk about his transition from a driver to an official.  The guys also list their #OnePositive things from the 3/2-3/4 racing weekend.  We hope you enjoy the show, and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@IllianaSCR)!

On this episode of the Illiana Stock Car Radio Podcast, Chris and Jeremy welcome current scorer for Shadyhill Speedway (and former scorer of Illiana Motor Speedway) Ron Goodaker to the show for a great "now vs. then" short track talk.  The guys also give a brief recap of Daytona Speedweeks and introduce the new #OnePositive social media campaign that will be rolling out in the coming weeks.  Please check out this episode as well as previous episodes on iTunes, Podbean, or your favorite Podcast app.  You can also follow the show on social media (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) @IllianaSCR.  Thanks for listening!

On this week's episode, we talk with Tony Eldridge, promoter of the South Bend Motor Speedway.  Tony tells us about all the special events on tap for 2018, and even drops a bit of Breaking News on our episode!  This is one you won't want to miss.  Enjoy and thanks for listening!

On this episode, we welcome back local Chicagoland racing figure Steve Bechtel to discuss the topic of social media in local stock car racing.  We also talk with Steve about the upcoming Chicagoland Racers Reunion event taking place in March.  We hope you enjoy! For more information and updates on the Illiana Stock Car Radio Podcast, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@IllianaSCR).   

On this episode of the Illiana Stock Car Radio podcast, the guys talk with local dirt racer Nick Allen and also discuss co-host Chris's first taste of RC Car Racing.  Take a listen and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @IllianaSCR.  Thanks!!

We're back from our holiday break with our first episode of 2018!  The guys catch up and discuss what they've been up to during the break.  Also, they discuss which local cars/drivers that stood out and/or influenced their short track racing fandom.  They also discuss possible New Year's resolutions for the Podcast.  We hope you enjoy the episode and be sure to catch us on the major social media outlets (@IllianaSCR).  

This week, the guys talk to local racer and ARCA Midwest Tour competitor Paul Shafer, Jr. about his 2017 season, his recent participation in a St. Baldricks Head Shaving campaign, and more!  Please like and follow this Podcast on all Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@IllianaSCR) to stay up to date with all the happenings surrounding the show!  Thanks for listening!

We're back with our 4th episode of the Illiana Stock Car Radio Podcast.  On this episode, we welcome Grundy County Speedway Late Model racer Christy Penrod.  We recap her 2017 season, talk about her transition from Street Stocks to Late Models, and her knack for finding the Goodaker Photography cameras.  We also briefly discuss the Chase Elliott vs. Denny Hamlin Martinsville incident, and Jeremy's experience in a 4-hour karting endurance race.  We thank you all for listening.  If you like what you hear, make sure you like us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @IllianaSCR for further updates on future episodes.  Enjoy!

Hosts Chris and Jeremy are back in the studio previewing the upcoming Bahama Bracket Nationals at Rockford Speedway in Rockford, IL.  The guys dialed up special guest Steve Bechtel, a figure of Chicagoland stock car racing to discuss the event!  We hope you enjoy this episode and encourage you to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and now Instagram at our handle @IllianaSCR!

The Crew at Illiana Stock Car Radio is back this week, going 3-wide in the studio for the first time with owner and operator of S4 Motorsports, Stan Zolodz.  S4 Motorsports fields the #33 Late Model and Legends car for driver Stan Zolodz, IV.  We catch up with Stan about what the team has been doing since the closure of Illiana Motor Speedway, racing marketing philosophies, and his "bad wiring". Check us out!  You can find us on Facebook and Twitter (@IllianaSCR).  You can also find S4 Motorsports on Facebook as well!  Thanks for Listening!

Our first episode under our new name, Illiana Stock Car Radio!  We'll explain the name change and discuss the the multitude of stock car racing in the Chicagoland area from 9/14-9/17, including the 56th annual Tony Bettenhausen Memorial 100 from Grundy County Speedway in Morris, IL.  Please connect with us on Facebook and Twitter at @IllianaSCR!