The Fast Brackets Podcast, Highlighting the Cars and Stars of Top Sportsman and Top Dragster Drag Racing!
Rex and JP recap the PRI 2024 show that was! There is big news that the guys break for 2025, and the highlights from all the manufactures, race teams, and associations are recapped for you in this episode!
Rex and JP talk the return of the 16x Champ, John Force, give shout outs to the Divisional winners of TS and TD in the NHRA. The National Championship breakdown for the NHRA in TS and TD is exciting and coming down to the wire. Rick McWaters talks his career on two wheels, and Factory X sets a milestone!
Rex and JP talk the latest news, give race results, recap the record breakers, breakdown the series Champs and points chases. Mark Reese comes on to tell us how he won the PDRA TS Championship. and then, we play Gloria...
News breaks about two longstanding Associations. The Points updates headed into the final races of the year for all Associations. Race Results, Records broken and another great episode!
Zach Sackman discusses his (2nd) TD win at The Big GO! Victoria Beaner details her comeback and breaks news on her plans for 2025 Rex and JP discuss Big Win's in Drag Racing across the country since the last episode!
Bill Yates discusses his Win at the US Nationals in TS and how that came to be. Rex and JP discuss Factory X Scandal, recap the stupid fast TD field, talk Big Country and Fletcher Cox getting after it for $200k, and Craig Addis and Mark Micke setting records!
Rex and JP give the PDRA Bristol Race Report, NHRA D3 Bowling Green Race Report and Pre-view TD and TS at the US NATIONALS. The Big Go is this week at Indy and is going to be FIRE!
Brian Whitworth discusses the VERGE SERIES and how adding a 4.0 Index class can bring cars out that have been sitting. Kayla Zadel discusses her new show REACTION TIME and all the other duties she pulls at Drag Illustrated. Rex and JP discuss the Drag Racing Olympics, give race results and get hype over the Drag Illustrated Winter Series!
David Cook discusses winning a National Event in TS on his home track with his family, and how he got there. Dylan Hough talks about sitting #1 in the National Championship Point Standings and what he needs to do to secure a NC in TD! Rex and JP talk the EV industry, Jack Beckman taking over for John Force, give race results, discuss the father of the seat belt and talk about the best story of the Olympics and how that relates to Drag Racers!
Krazy Ed Foley talks how he got his iconic name and winning TS at the PDRA Pro Stars. Marc Smith from MSR Suspensions discusses adjustments to help getting down the track in hot conditions. Rex and JP discuss the NHRA's oldest ever National Event winner, give race results and talk EE, Tony Stewart and the IRP revamp
James Hinkle NHRA's #1 TS points earner to date discusses his route to success and fighting through adversity to be on top. Victoria Beaner talks Jr Dragster racing. Rex and JP talk how to determine the next POTUS, living your best life, Gaige Harrara's dominance and race results.
Rex and JP give the mid season points updates for NHRA, PDRA and MWDRS
JB Strassweg details out the Equalizer Hitch Low Qualifier Shootout, Jon Oneal gives an in depth look at how Insurance works for Associations and Racers. Rex and JP talk the Hot Topics and give Race Results of the week!
JP returns to co-host with Rex and the guys break down the following: NHRA's ALT Data deal, Race Results from around the country, some amazing efforts at Route 66, and IS Pontiac Back? Pat Topolinski, host of Engine Power on PowerNationTV discusses his background in Drag Racing, and how he developed the skills he shows off on TV each week!
Mark Jones talks his comeback from Brain Surgery to win the Cajun Sports Nationals. Rex covers Horse Racing, Nascar, manipulating the weather for the good of the sport and a Drag Racing Sitcom
Rex and JP talk the improvement at FLO Racing, give race results, highlight Tony Schumacher's induction into the Motorsports HOF, and are blown away at PDRA's Pro Boost class! The legendary Greg Lair discusses his journey in TS and details his car with it's unusual set up.
Rex and JP open the show talking about the weird world of Eclipses and scary Cicadas. They talk about the stupid fast Bump Spots of PDRA ETS and ETD, give the weekend's race report, discuss a 17yr old that built an electric car in 1897, and Krista Baldwin's record pass.
Rex and JP talk the NCAA tournament, the slippery slope of roadster love, EV records, documentaries, give you NHRA race reports and highlight the new radial record. Joe C Maynard discusses his path to early success in Top Alcohol Dragster. It's a truly fun episode.
Rex gives Drag Racing's State of the Union. The guys discuss PRO and potential Franchises in the Fuel Classes. Tim Molnar and Steve Furr discuss their WSOPM Intercontinental Championships Field Dressing a Moose and Heads up TS finals make an appearance. And as always, Gloria.
Rex and JP discuss PDRA payouts, the upcoming WSOPM TD and TS fields, recap last week's events and talk about 1000MPH planes! Steve Johnson from Induction Solutions talks his start in the sport, being a part of a historic event, and how Nitrous Oxide has evolved in the sport of Drag Racing.
Rex and JP recap the incredible PRO Superstar Shootout presented by Johnson's Horsepower Garage Top Sportsman Winner Darian Boesch talks the largest cash prize in TS history. And the guys play matchmaker a la Talor Swift and Travis Kelce
Rex and JP begin this episode dedicating it to Miles Koolmeister of Ultimate Awning - a Good Friend of the Show JP predicts the #1 and Bump Spots of the WSOPM TS and TD classes Jeff Gillette talks about Certified Transmission - our newest sponsor of the show. We recap the Snowbirds, Preview the PRO Superstar Shootout, and gawk in amazement at Turbo Todd Moyer smashing records like a Bull in a China Shop! And as always, we play Gloria!
Rex and JP kick off 2024 with a look into whats ahead Mel Roth from the IHRA discusses big plans for the Hot Rod Classics which include TD and TS. Bud Haggart gets in depth on the Turbo Encapsulator.
RedLine Oil Brand Director, Mark Beatty talks the PDRA Announcement as Major Sponsor of the series. Rex and JP recap the PRI Show and thank all the guests that came on the live show. Also, JP brings up something irritating to Rex.. and it's not pretty.
JP gets Reprimanded Wes Buck breaks the Biggest news of all time for TS and TD Vince Musolino talks his 2023 TD NHRA World Championship Rex and JP talk Vegas F1 and running the Baja 1000 on a dirtbike its a great show
Eric Grace the 2023 MWTS Champ discusses his racing program and how he won it! Rex and JP go OFF about what happened at Darlington, update the suspenseful final in NHRA TD this weekend, highlight new records and question the suspensions in NHRA
Rex and JP discuss women's history, points updates, Slow is Smooth and Smooth is Fast, and moving from TS to Top Fuel. Chad Traylor talks his journey to the PDRA Top Sportsman Championship!
JP and Rex talk Van Roth vs Hagar, Emotional Support Aligators, NHRA intrique, give Points Updates and Olympic catastophies! Mike Morehead talks his long career in Drag Racing and his success in Top Sportsman with his family.
Rex is upset with the world, but very happy with Drag Racing! JP and Rex cover the best story in Drag Racing, 300MPH to the 1/8th mile, Drag Week and the week that was in PDRA and NHRA. Jaime Fowler talks his life overcoming disabilities, and his impressive win in Elite Top Sportsman.
The Big Go Winners- Chris Osborn (TS) and Jeff Strickland (TD) tell us what its like to win the US Nationals. Rex and JP discuss Erica Enders becoming Ric Flair in Pro Stock, and Antron Brown pulling off a Miracle to Win Top Fuel
JP and Rex break down the Qualifying ladders of TS and TD at the 2023 US Nationals
Rex and JP give you a shortened version of TFBP this week as they prepare for next weeks US NATIONALS Preview. They discuss Fast Index Racing, Big News and How to make good luck.
Ashley Johnson details her ETD PDRA Win in Michigan over the weekend. Jeff Melnick talks about learning he has cancer, and leading the points in Pro 632 Rex and JP discuss the big news in Drag Racing and give you the race reports of all the action over the last week.
Rex and JP highlight the PDRA Pro Stars event Live, with Top Sportsman guests Robbie "The Hammer" Crenshaw, and Vince Forcade!
Rex and JP highlight the PDRA Pro Stars Event, and give you the Points leaders in all Divisions and National Catagories Mark Griffin walks us through his Compressed Air Supercharger System, and Jon ONeal discusses how the WDRA is helping Racetracks across North America. Interesting show that touches on the Technical, Competitive, and Administrative points of the sport we love.
Tisha Wilson talks her path to TD success, Joey Jive Cudmore discusses the latest in Fire Safety for Race Cars and Trailers Rex and JP discuss Car Names, bring you the latest in results and discuss the new Factory X cars.
Rex and JP go through the twisties this week and talk about F1, LeMans, and Isle of Man. They also discuss IHRA bringing back TD and TS!!! Angus Lock discusses his career as an areodynamic specialist, and Victoria Beaner gives us all the news on Jr Dragsters in her "Single Cylinder Report"
Rex and JP get after it about a variety of topics. Fan Attendance, the Blazing fast Elite TD Field, PDRA at Norwalk, the Best part of the Indy 500 and the fastest Toter Home on the planet. it's a good time.
Rex and JP talk the week that was, conduct at the track, and the deadliest race ever. Steve Furr talks his points lead in PDRA ETD and his multi championships in Drag Racing. Kenny Knowling details his return as President of the American Drag Racing League!!
Rex and JP get it on with a number of subjects and bring you race results as always. But Standout Elite TS racer Hollywood Donny Urban and McNeal Freeman steal the show!
Casey Beckmeyer from Going Bracket Racing joins Rex and JP as co-hosts and the boys cover ALOT! Hollywood Chevy Floyd talks racing index to TS to Pro Mod. PDRA and NHRA coverage and a very cool win for former guest!
Rex and JP talk the daily schedule change at the PDRA, give D2 March Race Results and love the opening weekend with NHRA and Top Fuel specifically. McKenna Kitterman talks winning TD at WSOPM and Alex Striler discusses the game plan for getting sponsored in 2023
Rex and JP live at The World Series of Pro Mod, Bradenton Motorsports Park Great Guests and intro new Half Track Reporter
Rex and JP get after it Camrie Caruso talks the Right Trailer Sponsorship of NHRA TD and TS as well as whats in store for her in year 2 of Pro Stock after being named the Rookie of the Year. Mike McBrair talks starting the Southwest Super Quick Series
Rex and JP discuss the WSOPM Top Dragster $10K to Win Event and why there aren't more big money TS opportunities. Henry Underwood discusses his route to the PDRA 2022 Elite Top Sportsman World Championship. Orlando Highlights, Elon Musk details latest Tesla plans, and Pro Mod set records! Great start to 2023!
Rex and JP talk new year's resolutions, NHRA starting the year off right, and Set the Stage for all that is to come for Fast Brackets Nation in 2023.
Rex and JP eshew guests this week and dig into some HOT topics. Halloween costumes for Golf Carts Tony Stewart making his debut Rules questions for Top Sportsman/Dragster Bump Spots Points Leaders/Champions Ross Chastain and Going 213 MPH on public Roads. It's a great convo and a fun time!
Rex and JP dig into the NHRA National Points Races, give you detailed race reports from NHRA and MWDRS and talk about the World's Fastest Human. Frank Volpe talks about his Beautiful 2018 Mustang and his D1 Title Hopes.
Jerry Albert talks winning in Charlotte, JP gives the National Standing Points Updates, Jeggie Wheets talks Jr Dragster racing and fighting NPC. Vonnie Mills makes history, and Hurricane IAN stops some racing this week
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