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Each week Dan Taylor and Dirk Huston cover the latest in racing news, speak with drivers, owners, track promoters and industry officials.

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    Headlines, Weekend Preview, and John Schwindt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 33:50


    The guys cover a few headlines before previewing the weekend of racing to come.Then they are joined by Mini Mod driver John Schwindt

    Bristol Recap, Jeremy Lehrke, and Kendra Birch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 70:27


    The guys cover a few headlines including NASCAR changing the stage lengths at Dega, Park Jeff adjusting their schedule, recapping Bristol and more.Then they sit down with Jeremy Lehrke to talk about his 2026 plans and they wrap things up by chatting with Kendra Birch.

    Headlines, Ross Chastain, and Chris Eccles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 73:09


    The guys lined up a big show for you. They kick off the show by discussing a few headlines including A correction, Eagle Raceway's big announcement, Cleetus getting denied at Dega, and more. Then Ross Chastain joins the guys to get you set for the AdventHealth 400 at Kansas speedway. In Turn 2 they sit down with Chris Eccles of the ASCS Midwest

    Headlines, Hayden McAtee, and Andrew Kosiski

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 70:53


    The guys discuss disciplinary action taken by Beatrice speedway, SDN tickets on sale, Chandler Smith being DQ'd, and more. In Turn 2 the guys are joined by Super fan Hayden McAtee. Then in Turn 3 they sit down with Andrew Kosiski

    LB943 Update, Headlines, and Chase Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 66:00


    The guys kick things off with Tommy Denton talking about LB934, the bill to protect race tracks from nuisance laws. Then they cover a few headlines before sitting down with Chase Brown to discuss his 2025 championship and plans for 2026

    Headlines, Martinsville Recap, Racine Thompason, Cole Cloud

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 76:34


    The guys discuss the nominees for the 2027 NASCAR Hall of Fame, Dirt Shirts USA new owner, and more. Then they recap the race at Martinsville.Next they are joined by Eagle Raceway owner Racine Thompson to discuss 2025 and changes coming for 2026Finally they sit down with RaceSaver sprint car driver Cole Cloud

    Daniel Suarez

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 16:29


    Dirk and Dan sit down with Daniel Suarez for a quick preview of Kansas Speedway

    Headlines and Jeff Ware

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 63:42


    Dan and Dirk discuss the survival of Dirt Shirts USA, Brad's 600th, Legacy Motor Club getting a new partner, and more. Then they sit down with Stock Car driver Jeff Ware to recap his '25 and preview his '26. Finally the guys preview this weekends race at Martinsville

    Headlines, 4 Corners, and Gunnar Pike

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 92:01


    The guys talk about the results from Darlington, RaceSaver Tires landing in Victory Lane, Hoosier price drop and more. Then they sit down with 4 corners fire & safety members Jake and Ben to discuss safety at tracks. They close out the show by chatting with Sprint car driver Gunnar Pike

    Don't say stupid things and Roman Mason

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 47:01


    Dirk and Dan discuss Daniel Dye's suspension, Alex Bowman being out for 3 more races, and talk about Dirt Shirts USA shutting down.Next they sit down with Kart racer and future Sprint car driver Roman Mason.Then they got you set for this weekend of racing.

    Grabo vs Sobbing, Bowman's Replacement, Stu Snyder and Cole Vanderheiden

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 101:28


    The guys cover a few headlines and discuss the latest Sobbing and Grabouski contact, they discuss possible replacements for Alex Bowman, and recap the race at Las Vegas. Then they sit down with Stu Snyder in Turn 2 to talk about his transition from driver to Crew Chief. Then they sit down with Cole Vanderheiden in Turn 3 to discuss his plan for 2026

    The Zeebra and Zach Zeitner

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 79:41


    The guys cover a few headlines before previewing Sundays race at Las Vegas. The Cody Zeeb of the NASCAR Gambling Podcast joins the guys to talk statistics. Then Zach Zeitner stops by to preview his 2026 season

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    Headlines and Beatrice Speedway preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 51:43


    The guys cover some headlines and recap the race at Phoenix then they sit down with Tommy and James to preview this weekends Sprint Nationals at Beatrice and their 2026 season.

    World of Wheels Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 18:30


    The guys recap their weekend from the World of Wheels car show and preview all the great interviews to come

    Eagle's New Cheat Catcher, Kyle Larson, World of Wheels and Phoenix preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 61:55


    The guys talk about the new tire doping detecting machine that Eagle Raceway announced, They chat with 2x Cup Series Champion Kyle Larson, and get you set for this weekends World of Wheels and Phoenix race.

    Headlines and COTA Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 37:45


    The guys get you a NASCourt Update, Discuss some news out of Eagle Raceway, talk about Dan's Big news, and recap COTA.

    NASCourt Update, COTA Preview, and Mason Corbin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 41:41


    The guys get you an update on the JGR vs Chris Gabehart and Spire plus they cover a few headlines and get you set for this weekends race at COTA. Then they are joined by Mason Corbin to talk about his 2025 Mini-E track championship

    JGR vs Gabehart, Atlanta recap, and Crew Hobscheidt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 62:47


    The guys cover the latest lawsuit to hit the world of NASCAR before covering a few headlines and recapping the race at Atlanta. Then they sit down with Mini-E Raceway track champion Crew Hobscheidt.

    JGR vs Gabehart, Atlanta Recap, and Crew Hobscheidt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 63:16


    The guys discuss the lawsuit between Joe Gibbs Racing and Chris Gabehart plus recap Atlanta then they sit down with Crew Hobscheidt to talk about his Mini-E championship.

    Headlines and Atlanta preview plus Derek Daly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 44:08


    The guys cover a few headlines, discuss the 25th anniversary of Dale Sr's death and preview Atlanta. Then they sit down with Derek Daly to talk about his Mini-E track championship

    Rowan Mason, Headlines and Daytona Recap Plus Eli Dumpert

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 118:06


    The guys kick things off with a local driver turned mechanic who just helped his truck series team win at Daytona. Rowan Mason joins the guys to talk about his journey to Daytona champion. Then they guys cover a few headlines and recap the Daytona 500. Finally they sit down with Mini-E Champion Eli Dumpert.

    Season Picks and Easton Clapp-Lovings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 56:50


    The guys cover a few headlines plus talk about their picks for the 16 chase drivers. Then they sit down with Easton Clapp-Lovings to talk about his Mini-E track championship.

    Headlines and Brinley Strickland

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 31:39


    The guys cover a few headlines and get you set for the Daytona 500 party at Quaker Steak & lube. Then in Turn 2 they sit down with Mini-E track Champion Brinley Strickland

    Latest News and Billy Strange

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 40:47


    There wasn't a lot of news to cover in the last week but the guys do get you updated on Derek Hall and more. Then they sit down with Billy Strange to talk about his Mini-E Raceway Track Championship

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    Headlines and Tyler Hoover

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 54:39


    The guys cover several headlines including the new payouts at Revvin it up at Hwy 39, US 30 Speedway and SMLR schedules plus more. Then they sit down with ACS Sport compact champion Tyler Hoover

    From Safety to Pickle Shots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 56:23


    Jake and Ben from the Midwest Track Safety Conferance kick off the show talking about what drivers and crews can expect on Feb 7th and 8th.Then the guys talk with Adams County speedway Stock Car Champion Jesse Dennis

    Lots of Local News, New Championship Format, and Josh Cooper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 59:44


    The guys cover several local local headlines including the Pending Sale of US 30 Speedway, Racine Thompson taking over ownership of Eagle Raceway, a new tire manufacturer, and more. Plus the guys chat about the new championship format for NASCAR.Then the guys chat with Josh Cooper, Modified Track Champion, from Adams County speedway

    Can Someone Save US 30 and Cody Werner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 49:07


    The guys cover a few headlines including the sale of US 30 Speedway, The 2026 Joey Hergott Memorial, and more. Then they sit down with NASCAR Div 4 National Champion Cody Werner

    Ok, one more to close out the year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 59:21


    The guys decided to record one day early and get one more episode in for 2025. They kicked things off with the tragic news of Dennis Hamlin. Then they sit down with Shawn Kralik to talk about his Adams County Speedway Sport Mod championship.

    RIP Greg Biffle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 43:17


    The guys cover a few headlines including the tragic death of Greg Biffle, Brad K's bad leg, New Points format, new Chiefs stadium, and moreThen they sit down with Tyler Gray to talk about his 2025 Adams County Speedway Hobby Stock Track Championship

    New CCS and ACS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 75:50


    Randy Tiffy and Mike Van Genderen of Revving it up at Hwy 39 Speedway (formally Crawford County speedway) joins the guys to talk about the rebrand and refresh. Then Evan and Cliff from Adams county speedway talk about the plans and excitement for 2026.

    Diggin into the Archives - Jimmy Owens

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 33:02


    From 2013, we are re-publishing our Legends of the Dirt series interview with the Newport Nightmare Jimmy Owens

    NASCourt Ends!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 40:33


    The guys start off by covering a few headlines they missed with Thursday's podcast and then wrap up the show by discussing the end of the NASCAR Anti-Trust lawsuit.

    NASCourt Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 38:28


    The guys cover a few things we've learned from the NASCAR trial and give their thoughts on how this is going to end.

    Diggin into the Archives - Johnny Saathoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 38:20


    This weeks episode of Diggin into the Archives comes from December 22nd of 2013 with Johnny Saathoff.

    A few headlines and Jack Underwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 56:33


    The guys discuss rumors of a new Sprint car Series, a few bullet points from the NASCAR trial, preview ACS Champions interviews and more. Then they sit down with Jack Underwood to discuss his 2025 and plans for 2026

    Diggin into the Archives - Scott Bloomquist

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 64:18


    This weeks episode of Diggin into the Archives features our 2013 interview with Scott Bloomquist.

    Nasty text messages and Zach Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 46:22


    The guys discuss a few of the headlines including the SDN's heading to Shelby County Speedway, All the local Lucas Oil Late Models Dates, Nasty Texts from NASCAR Exects and more. Then they sit down with Shelby County Speedway Sport Compact champion Zach Day.

    Front Stretch Archives - John Force

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 14:49


    Back and May of 2017, Dirk and Dan had the opportunity to chat with the legendary John Force to promote the NHRA Heartland Nationals

    Headlines and Lucas Daniels

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 56:12


    The guys covered a few headlines including Rams new Free Agent, Park Jeffs 2026 schedule, and more. Then they sit down with Lucas Daniels to talk about his 2025 Shelby County Speedway Mini Mod championship

    Front Stretch Archives - Kelly Boen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 41:37


    We dug deep into our archives, all the way back to Dec 30th, 2012 when Dan, Buddy, and Joe Kosiski talked with Kelly Boen for the Legends of the Dirt Series.

    It was a Newsy kind of week

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 33:16


    There was plenty of news to discuss including Barry Bruan getting arrested, MB 360s in jeopardy, Lawsuit update, and much more

    The first Zeitner Family National Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 55:38


    The guys cover a few headlines and get you a plan for the off-season shows. Then they sit down with your 2025 IMCA Late Model national Champion Zach Zeitner

    Lawsuit update

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 27:32


    The guys talk about the latest lawsuit update and discuss what could happen if NASCAR loses.

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