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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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    Dan cannot say Specificity...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 25:23


    Dan tries to update everyone on the Kansas penalties to the 17 but gets tripped up. Dirk talks about the post race penalties from Indy and Charlotte. They discuss the extra money for Mods over the next three days, and they get you set for Sunday's race at Nashville.

    Weather and Keyboard Commanders

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 34:08


    The guys kick things off by discussing the Charger Chassis post negativity around rainouts. Then they discuss the Coca Cola 600 and more

    Kurt Busch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 28:45


    Only one topic on this show., The guys sit down with Kurt Busch to talk about his start, career, and induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame

    Headlines and weekend preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 45:53


    The guys discuss latest NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees and preview the Coca-Cola 600.Then Anthony Ainsle joins the guys to preview the Indy 500 and discuss Team Penske's issues.

    Eagle Recap, Headlines, and Neal Racing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 57:50


    The guys discuss a few headlines including RFK's decision to appeal their Kansas Penalty. Then they recap the Malvern Bank High Bank Heist at Eagle Raceway.Then they sit down with Michael Neal of Neal Racing out of Mississippi.

    Eagle Preview, 3rd Kansas Race, and Eric Cerny of MCSA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 42:08


    The guys kick things off by talking with Eric Cerny of the Midwest Classic Stock Car Association about their 2025 seasonThen they discuss the final details on the High Bank Heist at Eagle, Then they cover the rumors about Kansas getting championship sunday and more.

    Kansas Recap, Eagle preview, Cole Vanderheiden

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 51:40


    The guys recap their weekend at Kansas, Preview the three day Lucas Oil Show at Eagle and then sit down with Cole Vanderheiden, driver of the 15v sprint car

    Theron Ahlman and Kansas Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 36:58


    Driver of the 2a sport mod, Theron Ahlman, joins the guys to talk about his 2025 season.Then the guys cover a few headlines and preview Kansas Speedway

    Bayley Currey and GOTRA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 54:23


    The guys talk about Texas, cover a few headlines and sit down with the driver of the 44 Niece Motorsports truck, Bayley Currey.Then they chat with John Orlowski about the 2025 season for the Good Ol' Time Racing Association.

    Mike Daly, Chase Briscoe, Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 88:15


    The guys kick things off with a legend in Midwest Racing. Mike Daly sits down with the guys to talk about his rise to legendary engine builder.Joe Gibbs Racing driver Chase Briscoe joins the guys to talk about his time at SHR, the move to JGR and his thoughts on Kansas Speedway.Finally the guys discuss a few headlines including the LMC v RWR lawsuit and joint mod point fund between Beatrice and Eagle.

    Dega talk and Jacob Hobscheidt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 49:47


    The guys kick things off by recapping the race at Dega and talk a lot about tech and rules.In Turn 2 the guys sit down with Jacob Hobscheidt

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    Ray Harrington and Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 24:17


    Ray Harrington, driver of the #70 Sport Mod, joins the guys to talk about his coming seasonThen the guys talk about Rodney Childers, Talladega, and more

    Corbin Racing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 38:16


    In Turn 1 the guys covered a few headlines and recapped the racing at Eagle RacewayThen they sat down with the Corbin Brothers to talk about their plans for 2025.

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    Andrew Kosiski and Iowa's New Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 36:25


    Andrew Kosiski sits down with the guys to talk fatherhood, his 2024 season, and plans for 2025Iowa passes a new law that protects race tracks and the guys discuss it plus more.

    Bristol Recap and Roger Elliot

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 43:20


    The guys talk about Larson's dominance at Bristol and the tire issues plus they preview this weekends Ice Breaker Challenge at Eagle RacewayThen Roger Elliot joins the guys to talk history in the sport and plans for 2025

    Braxton Clapp-Lovings and Haley Maasek

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 42:13


    Local kart racer Braxton Clapp-Lovings sits down with the guys for a Lyle's Tire and Wheel interview. Braxton gets us updated on his plans for this coming seasonIn Turn 2 the guys cover a few headlines and get you set for this weekends race at BristolThen in Turn 3 the guys talk with another local kart racer, this time they chat with Halee Masek

    Headlines and Roman Mason

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 45:32


    The guys talk about the trademark fight over the #8, The new contest at US 30 and the season opener at ACS. The guys also discuss the race at DarlingtonThen they sit down with local kart racer Roman Mason to announce his plans for 2025

    Shayle Bade and Cameron Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 70:59


    Shayle Bade joined the guys at the World of Wheels car show for a Lyles Tire and wheels interview. She talked about her 2024 season and plans for 2025 plus she made Dan and Dirk play a gameIn Turn 2 the guys cover a few headlines including a new lawsuit in the NASCAR world.Then in Turn 3 they sit down with Cameron Thompson

    Scott Angell of Dirt Crown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 66:26


    The guys recap the race at Martinsville and recap a few headlines before playing their interview with Scott Angell of the Dirt Crown

    Adams County Speedway, Martinsville, Dustin Reeh

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 79:57


    Evan and Cliff from Adams County Speedway kick the show off by talking about facility changes and plans for 2025Then Dan and Dirk cover a few headlines before previewing Martinsville SpeedwayLastly, Dustin Reeh, local stock car driver, joins the guys to review his 2024 and break down his plans for 2025

    4 Courners Crew, Dalton Janousek, Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 96:29


    Ben and Jake or "Jen" (IYKYK) from the 4 Corners fire and Safety Team swing by to talk about their event this Saturday.Dalton Janousek from URSS and Dodge City Raceway chats with the guys about getting started as an announcer and a few bullet points from his 2025 season behind the mic.Finally the guys cover a few headlines and recap Homestead.

    Gunnar Pike and Jack Dover

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 62:09


    Top Gunn, Gunnar Pike kicks the show off with a review of 2024 and plans for 2025.The guys cover some headlines and preview Homestead in Turn 2Then Jack Dover swings by to drop some big news!

    Is it time for mandatory Rock Shields?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 59:50


    In Turn 1 the guys cover some headlines and Stu Snyder joins the show to preview his 2025 season and talk a few sprint car headlines including the need for mandatory rock shields.Jeremy Lehrke of Laris Motorsports joins the guys in turn 2 to discuss his 2024 and plans for 2025

    Cody Zeeb of NASCAR Gambling Podcast and Anthony Ainslie

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 73:52


    Cody Zeeb of NASCAR Gambling Podcast kicks the show off by to talk about how NGP got started and how it can help you take home some serious $$In Turn 2 the guys talk about Carl Edwards return to NASCAR and preview Las VegasThen in Turn 3, Anthony and Lydia Ainslie join the guys to preview the 2025 Malvern Bank Serie(s) schedule and talk about what it's like to be married to the Man Behind the Mic.

    Should Cindric have been suspended and Tommy Denton of Beatrice Speedway

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 56:00


    The guys start off by discussing the latest with Auto Club speedway before talking about the penalty for Austin Cindric from COTA. Should it have been more severe? Then Tommy Denton and James Roland of Beatrice Speedway join the show to talk about the Sprint Nationals and the 2025 season.

    Nathan from the Outlaw Mini Mod series, Headlines and Phoenix

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 55:52


    Nathan from the Outlaw Mini Mod Series joins the guys to talk about their 2025 schedule.In Turn 2 the guys talk about NASCAR suing 23XI and Front Row, The 19 team winning their appeal, and more plus they previewed Phoenix

    Headlines, COTA Recap, Mr Fantasy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 55:30


    Dan and Dirk cover a few headlines like US 30's 2025 Schedule, High Bank Heist tickets on Sale, and more plus they recap COTAThen they sit down with Mr Fantasy Chad Robb!

    Headlines and COTA Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 18:26


    It was a quick podcast for the guys as not much has happened for headlines but they did take the time to chat about this weekends race at COTA

    Atlanta Recap and Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 33:58


    The guys cover a few headlines including the 2025 Blue River Raceway schedule. Then they recap the race at Atlanta and have some big news regarding the World of Wheels car show

    Daytona Penalties and Atlanta Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 30:44


    In Turn 1 the guys cover the penalties from Daytona and preview this weekends race at Atlanta

    Daytona Recap, Headlines, and The King of the Crown Vics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 55:23


    The guys discuss a few headlines including the latest in the NASCAR Anti-Trust Case, Pitbull leaving Trackhouse, a new Hobby Stock touring series and then they recap Daytona.In Turn 2 they sit down with the King of the Crown Vics, Jamie Richards, to talk about how year 1 went and plans for year 2.

    Christopher Nikolite, Chris Pinelli, Headlines and Daytona Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 63:21


    In Turn 1 the guys chat with US 30 Speedway Crown Vic champion.In Turn 2 they chat with AM Racing Hauler Driver Chris PinelliIn Turn 3 the guys cover a few headlines and then get you set for the Daytona 500

    Headlines and Anthony Roth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 53:00


    The guys discuss the new ride for Cole Vanderheiden, NASCAR's new OEM penalties and moreThen they sit down with US30 Speedway Late Model Champion Anthony Roth

    Clash Recap and David Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 55:43


    The guys cover a few headlines and recap the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. Then they sit down with Boone County Raceway and US 30 speedway Sport Mod Champion David Johnson

    News and Jason Wilkinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 42:47


    There wasn't much news to cover but the guys talked about a few topics before moving on to Turn 2 where they sat down with US 30 Speedway and Boone County raceway champion

    Headlines and Tracy Weber

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 44:29


    The guys cover a few headlines including the new format for the Beatrice Sprint Nationals. In Turn 2 the guys sit down with Tracy Weber to get the run down on his 2025 plans

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    Headlines and Brandon Spanjer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 58:15


    The guys cover a few headlines including a joint points fund for mods between Beatrice and Eagle, MRP coming to Eagle, and new rules for NASCAR. In Turn 2 the guys sit down with Brandon Spanjer to talk about his 2024 Dirt Crown Southern Sport Mod championship

    Headlines and Bill Leighton Jr

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 77:40


    The guys cover a few headlines including the new NASCAR Charter rule Then they sit down with Bill Leighton Jr to talk about his 2024 SLMR West Championship

    Headlines and Stu Snyder

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 44:53


    There wasn't much to talk about for headlines except for the upcoming Scott Bloomquist documentary from Netflix. Then the guys talked about the racing to come over the next few weeks. In Turn 2 the guys sat down with Ol' 3x Stu Snyder

    Headlines, Winter Shake up, Cole Vanderheiden

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 68:39


    The guys cover a few headlines including the latest with the Anti-Trust lawsuit with NASCAR, Eagle Raceway and Beatrice Speedway's 2025 schedule and more. Next the guys are joined by Rodney and Kara from the Winter Shake Up. In Turn 2 the guys sit down with Choo-Choo Cole Vanderheiden to talk about his 2024 season and plans for the Chili Bowl

    Headlines and John Berg

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 52:23


    Not a lot of headlines to cover but there are a few out there. The guys talk about the new Qualifying and Practice procedures for NASCAR, Charter updates, and more. Then in Turn 2 they sit down with 3x Adams County Speedway Champion John Berg!

    Boone County Raceway 2025 schedule and Jeff Wiggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 57:56


    Ryan Kumpf from Boone County Raceway joins the guys to preview the 2025 schedule including the larger purse payout for the 5th annual Tanner Pelster Memorial. In Turn 2 the guys sit down with Adams County Speedway Modified champion Jeff Wiggins

    New Truck Series Rules and Jesse Dennis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 60:30


    The guys discuss a few headlines including a new potential cost saving rule coming down to the Truck Series. Then in Turn 2 they sit down with Adams County Speedway Stock Car champion Jesse Dennis

    Stan Cisar Tribute

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 100:23


    A few weeks after Stan passed, a group of us got together at Quaker Steak and Lube to pay tribute to a true legend in our lives. Here is that recording.

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