The Motorsports Dig

Host Kyle McFadden sits down with dirt late model driver Justin Weaver, a second-generation racer and five-time steel block champion whose shop is just two miles from the "Dirt Late Model Capitol," Hagerstown Speedway. Weaver opens up about rebounding from hard times to operate his own Super Late Model team, that time he stayed up all night to change a motor that eventually led to him winning a championship, racing for his Mummaw, his forgetful first experience in a late model, hunting stories, the branch that got in the way of a big buck, the quarter midget days, his mild and mannered personality, the most emotional win in his racing career, his hero, life off the track, the hardship that's formed him into the person he is today, and if he would ever apply the bump 'n run to his dad if the two happened to race each other.

Super Late Model driver Tyler Horst and host Kyle McFadden breakdown the Ultimate Northeast Super Late Model Series Tex Shaffer Memorial presented by Turn 5 Turn Around at Hagerstown Speedway from Saturday night. Hear from race winner Jason Covert, as well as podium finishers Kyle Lee and Trever Feathers. Horst also talks about his recent Super Late Model track championship at Winchester Speedway.

In this episode of The Motorsports Dig, host Kyle McFadden chats with George Steinbrenner IV, the grandson of the former owner of the New York Yankees and youngest team owner in IndyCar Series history. World of Outlaws Late Model Series driver Brandon Sheppard comes on the show to talk about his 20th overall win of the season at Williams Grove Speedway. Additionally, 410 sprint car driver Cory Haas details his first win of the season at the Grove. Also, IndyCar driver Scott Dixon comments on if he'll ever go sprint car racing with his Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Kyle Larson. Dixon and IndyCar driver Santino Ferrucci also deal their take on a NASCAR-IndyCar doubleheader in the foreseeable future.

Host Kyle McFadden catches up with Ray Evernham, the legendary NASCAR Cup Series crew chief back in the Rainbow Warrior days with Jeff Gordon. We also breakdown the IndyCar weekend at Pocono Raceway with IndyStar contributor Christopher DeHarde. Hear from Scott Dixon about his championship hopes and what life is like for Simon Pagenaud after winning the Indy 500. Audio with race winner Will Power will be loaded by Monday afternoon.

USAC National Sprint Car Series and Midget driver Tyler Courtney chats with host Kyle McFadden to talk about winning the final Hoosier Hundred, his crazy busy racing schedule, how he got his nickname "Sunshine," and memories of his hero Bryan Clauson. Sunshine also talks about how he embodies BC's spirit, the synergy with his NOS Energy Drink teammates, what he thinks of 410 winged sprint car racing, and the event he badly wants to win next.

Host Kyle McFadden, Turn 5's Shea Judy, and Ultimate Northeast Super Late Model Series race director Kyle Symons breakdown the Super Late Models' return to Path Valley Speedway Park, the 1/4th-mile bullring. Hear from race winner Gregg Satterlee, as well as podium finishers Jason Covert and Austin Hubbard.

Host Kyle McFadden sits down with Karsyn Elledge, granddaughter of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr. and niece of Dale Jr., to talk about dirt racing and trying to find her purpose as an 18-year-old in one of the most iconic families in motorsports. Karsyn talks about her first full season with the USAC National Midget Series, why she chose dirt racing over her family's traditional route, aspirations outside of the car, the troubling crossroad to pursue racing or another niche, family stories, the state of dirt racing, her hero, and if she'll ever race a 410 winged sprint car. We also recap the weekend and preview this week's Knoxville Nationals.

Mid-Atlantic Super Late Model frontrunner and former Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series regular Gregg Satterlee talks about his return to regional racing, life off the track, how he got his nickname "The Truth," and the "Cheeseburger Mafia." Additionally, Journal-News (Martinsburg, W.Va.) columnist Brett Rose (Finish Line by Brett Rose) and host Kyle McFadden breakdown USAC Midget Week in Pennsylvania. Hear from Kyle Larson, Chad Boat, Chris Windom, and Tyler Courtney.

NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series driver David Gravel sits down with host Kyle McFadden to detail his debut season in Jason Johnson's famous No. 41. Gravel also opens up about life growing up in Watertown, Connecticut, how he took the dirt route in Whelen Modified country, family sacrifices to reach sprint car superstardom, how Jeff Gordon is giving him his best chance to win the Knoxville Nationals, his favorite memory of the late Jason Johnson, and two childhood friends in the NASCAR world he wants to see in a dirt sprint car.

Host Kyle McFadden and Journal-News (Martinsburg, W.Va.) columnist Brett Rose breakdown the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Summer Nationals at Williams Grove Speedway. Hear from race winners Donny Schatz and Tim Shaffer, as well as the hottest driver on the planet in Brad Sweet. Sheldon Haudenschild also talks about his recent progression.

Host Kyle McFadden and sprint car guru Tyler Koenig breakdown the upcoming 410 sprint car Pennsylvania Speedweek, which runs from June 28th to July 6th. Also hear from Danny Dietrich, who has strong words to say about Kyle Larson coming to town and Gary Kauffman talks about an incredible first-half of the season. Additionally, Freddie Rahmer discusses why he's the best ever heading into a Speedweek, and Lucas Wolfe and Ryan Smith detail their seasons to date.

Host Kyle McFadden and Martinsburg Journal News columnist Brett Rose (Finish Line by Brett Rose) breakdown the Frank Sagi Tribute at Hagerstown Speedway from Sunday, June 23. Super Late Model winner Kyle Lee comes on the show to talk about his big win and the key behind his improvements this season. Also hear from Jason Covert (second), Trever Feathers (10th to third), Tyler Bare (fifth), and Late Model Sportsman winner Scott Palmer. Additionally, Pennsylvania Posse's Logan Wagner recaps his eventful Super Late Model debut.

Logan Wagner of the Pennsylvania Posse discusses life as a pilot of million-dollar jets and the audacity to wheel a dirt Late Model for the first time in his life. "The Pilot" also talks about how he nearly landed a NASCAR driver development deal with an iconic racer, his first Father's Day as a dad, plans for the rest of the year, performance to date, and racing dreams. Wagner and host Kyle McFadden also talk about how sprint car racing can become safer.

Dirt Late Model racer Alan Sagi talks about memories with his father, longtime Hagerstown Speedway track announcer Frank Sagi, and trying to carry on his legacy through this Sunday's Frank Sagi Tribute race at Hagerstown. Alan also shares his disturbingly funny first-experience in a Late Model way back when, that time he broke seven bones in his hand and still won, and his way to get into races for free as a kid. Host Kyle McFadden and Alan also preview this weekend's "Frank Sagi Tribute race featuring special guest Tom Peck."

Brandon Overton talks about his emotional Ultimate Super Late Model Series USA 100 victory Saturday night at Virginia Motor Speedway a week after losing team member Billy Vacek to a fatal accident. Additionally, host Kyle McFadden catches up with former Super Late Model great Bo Feathers, who now fields his own Late Model team for son Trever Feathers and is 40+ years strong in the roofing business. Also hear from Freddie Rahmer (410 winner Friday at Williams Grove), Brady Bacon (USAC Silver Crown winner Friday at Williams Grove), Rick Eckert (second in the USA 100 at VMS), and Ross Bailes (third in the USA 100 at VMS).

Host Kyle McFadden, Super Late Model racer and lifelong sprint car fan Jason Covert, and Martinsburg Journal columnist Brett Rose breakdown the dramatic USAC Silver Crown race at Williams Grove Speedway, as well as the 410 sprint feature. Brady Bacon, who led the only lap that mattered, comes on the show to talk about his first career Silver Crown win and what's next on his racing "to-do" list. Freddie Rahmer discusses his fifth Central Pennsylvania 410 sprint car win of the season, and his legendary father, Fred, talks about his son's win. Additionally, Steve Buckwalter talks about a celebration that wasn't mean to be and the unfortunate event that caused it (hint: contact on the final lap ... and fisticuffs).

Dirt late model driver Dan Stone comes on the show to breakdown his exhilarating, drought-busting win this past weekend at Selinsgrove Speedway. Additionally, Tyler Bare talks about his season to date and this Saturday's USA 100 at Virginia Motor Speedway, the event Bare scored his first-ever Super Late Model win last year. Host Kyle McFadden also previews the USAC Silver Crown race at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday and reveals the latest Pennsylvania Posse and Super Late Model driver rankings.

NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series owner-driver and dirt modified racer Ray Ciccarelli shares his story of fighting Crohn's disease and coping with an ostomy pouch to live out a dream in his late 40s. He also talks about his modest upbringing, a near-death on-track incident, the business model for a low budget NASCAR team, the future of NASCAR, the highly-debated 2021 schedule, and how he wants to become a developmental program for up-and-coming drivers. The two -- Ciccarelli and host Kyle McFadden -- also talk about the Truck Series, dirt racing, chippy moments on the racetrack, and Kyle Busch.

Turn 5 Turn Around leader Danny Wilson and Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic Modified's owner Ryne Pennington breakdown the race weekend with host Kyle McFadden (6/7-8). Rick Eckert comes on the show to talk about his fourth regional win of the season at Williams Grove and his return to local racing after a loyal run on the World of Outlaws circuit. Additionally, Freddie Rahmer discusses his fourth Central Pennsylvania win of the season at Williams Grove and Mike Corbin talks about his sixth win on the Mid-Atlantic Modified's tour.

Kyle Hardy talks about running the Dirt Late Model Dream this weekend at Eldora Speedway and his season to date. Host Kyle McFadden also catches up with NASCAR driver and Maryland native Timmy Hill on what it's like owning his own team and why he never got involved in dirt racing despite growing up 10 minutes from Potomac Speedway. Additionally, Kyle Larson dishes his thoughts on the Worlds of Outlaws stop in Nashville and we preview three prominent drivers making their anticipated returns this weekend.

NASCAR Cup Series driver and Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series team owner Clint Bowyer talks with host Kyle McFadden about his dirt racing operation, his raging 40th birthday, and if he'll ever return to his roots like boss Tony Stewart.

Host Kyle McFadden and Zach Sturniolo of The Pocono Record breakdown the action from Pocono Raceway that played host to the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and ARCA Series from May 31-June 2. Topics include Kyle Busch's spicy soundbites, Hailie Deegan's reaction to her first superspeedway start, Cole Custer on his win, Hendrick Motorsports, and more.

Gio Scelzi sits down with host Kyle McFadden and talks about his journey, racing dreams, an advanced learning curve, a ride that "blew up in [his] face," and the record win last year at Williams Grove. Turn 5 Turn Around colleague Shea Judy also comes on the show to encapsulate 18 years of race chasing.

Danny Dietrich discusses his decorated week, which included an epic World of Outlaws win and long-desired Bob Weikert Memorial championship. Bert Wojcik of Beerhill Gang TV also stops by to breakdown the Weikert weekend at Port Royal Speedway. Additionally, Mason Zeigler talks about his first win of the season and, as always, host Kyle McFadden recaps the news and results from around the racing world.

After months of preparation and planning, we finally launch Episode 1 of The Motorsports Dig podcast on Turn 5 Turn Around. Host Kyle McFadden talks with 2018 Knoxville Nationals champion Brad Sweet and lays out the blueprint of the show. We also recap the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series stop in Pennsylvania and hear from Lance Dewease.