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We are a once weekly podcast covering dirt track racing in the upper Midwest. From sprint cars, to late models, to modifieds, we cover it all.

Austin Lloyd


    • Jul 28, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h AVG DURATION
    • 60 EPISODES


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    Episode 16 of 2020: Mark Vanderheiden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 42:50


    Mark Vanderheiden of FORWARDbite comes on the show to discuss his new brand and it's impact on racing so far and into the future. Plus a lot of news and an announcement about a special edition of the podcast this Friday!! All that and more this week! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 15 of 2020: Tyler Burnett and Scotty DeJong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 78:24


    Two weeks piled into 1 show. Tyler Burnett come on to talk USAC at Knoxville, and Scotty DeJong is here as well talking Autism Awareness and racing. It's a big show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 14 of 2020: Elliot Amdahl & Skyelar Devaney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 57:16


    An episode for first time winners! Elliot Amdahl has won many times in a 305, but on Saturday at I-90 he picked up his first ever 360 win with the MSTS, hear from him! Also on the show, Skyelar Devaney. Previous to this season his only racing experience was on iRacing. He jumped in the 14 b-mod this year and in only his 4th time out he WON his first race. Very cool Story. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 13 of 2020: Logan Schuchart and Wes Irwin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 69:30


    Logan Schuchart won the 42nd AGCO Jackson Nationals, and he comes on the show to talk about his team and the big win! Also, Wes Irwin is the merch man for the World of Outlaws and the guy on the Living Like Outlaws Facebook page. Here what he has to say as well! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 11 of 2020: Zach Olivier and Mailbag!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 75:12


    Episode 11 is finally ready to go! Zach Olivier comes on to talk about his win at the Mark Lloyd Memorial on June 12 and following that up with another win at I-90 the next night! Also, a TON of mailbag questions came in and I try to answer them all! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 12 of 2020: Matt Juhl and John Gibson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 67:21


    It's Jackson Nationals week! Matt Juhl is coming off of a Midwest Power Series win in Jackson and a strong showing at Knoxville. He'll tell you about his weekend. John Gibson is on again to talk the crazy start to 2020 and the coming Jackson Nationals! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 10 of 2020: Jack Dover and Anthony Ainslie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 51:42


    Jack Dover has won the last two weeks at I-90 in Hartford, making for 4 in a row at the track. He comes on the show to shed some light on that, and also drop some pretty big news for next time! Also on the show, Anthony Ainslie gets set to call 3 HUGE nights with the SLMR to kick their season into high gear. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 9 of 2020: Austin McCarl and Hot Rod Pattison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 65:26


    We like to talk about big wins, and there are few that are bigger than Austin McCarl's win at Park Jefferson against the All Stars & IRA. The Big Unit is on the show to talk about taking his own 17a to victory lane. Also on the show is Rod Pattison, and Rod is just as excited as can be to be back in Wagner getting ready for the 2020 season. Hear about all the changes from Rod's perspective as they get set to start the season. All that plus news, a top 5 segment, and more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 8 of 2020: Collin Lloyd and Blake Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 74:25


    We have a big show this week! (I know it's late, holiday weekends are tough). This week I have a full recap of the World of Outlaws Late Models at Jackson, and previews of a couple of the big shows going on this weekend. I'll talk to Collin Lloyd about his roll in the sport and with the Tri-State Late Models, and I also bring in voice of the All Stars Blake Anderson to discuss the huge show at Park Jefferson. All that and much more on episode 8! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 7 of 2020: Shawn Neisteadt and Chris Muller

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 63:50


    It's that time again! This week we have a review of the Jackson 410 show on Friday and a preview of the BIG 2 day World of Outlaw late model show at the same track. Shawn Neisteadt comes on to talk his jobs at I-90 speedway and with the MSTS sprint cars. Both of those kick off this weekend! Also, Chris Muller started a new social media app called chckrd and you'll want to make sure you listen, because getting on that app could score you a free t-shirt and window sticker from Top Shelf Racing Podcast. Check it out! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 6 of 2020: Anthony Roth and Josh Holt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 67:21


    Anthony Roth dominated a really good modified field at Park Jefferson last weekend not once but twice. He comes on to talk about it. Josh Holt is also on the show. He's the creator of a number of different things that REALLY help racing. You'll want to hear from him. Beyond that, our news section is full and we preview the outstanding show coming to Jackson Motorplex this weekend. Tune in and share!!!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 5 of 2020: Hunter Schuerenberg and Toby Kruse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 64:48


    RACING IS BACK Y'ALL. The World of Outlaws will descend on Knoxville to re-ignite their season at the sprint car capital of the world! Hunter Schuerenberg is on to talk about the new ride in the Vermeer 55 and racing at the big event. Park Jefferson has been doing some big things and Toby Kruse has been involved in it all! Hear from him as he prepares to promote a big 2 day IMCA show this coming weekend. All that and more on the 5th show of the year! It's the My Race Pass Top Shelf Racing Podcast presented by Advantage Racing TV! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 4 of 2020: Brock Zearfoss and Logan Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 65:22


    Brock Zearfoss won the big show at Park Jefferson Speedway! Hear from the only sprint car winner in the last month or so! Also on the show, Logan Kelly. He's a well known flag man in the area, and brings a unique perspective to the show that I think you'll all enjoy. It's episode 4! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 3 of 2020: Justin Fiedler and Jay Elsen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 78:54


    There is a real race to talk about! We'll discuss that, as well as talk to Justin Fiedler about all the hats he wears in this racing business. After that, Jay Elsen from Midco is on to talk about the Soo Speedway project they did recently. It's a great coversation you won't want to miss! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 2 of 2020: Matthew Johnson and Troy Schreurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 65:48


    It's the iRacing episode! Troy Schreurs started the SoDak iRacing league, and he'll tell you all about his 360 career on top of that! Matthew Johnson is a Knoxville pro series driver, and he started the Knoxville Regulars iRacing competition. So much virtual racing!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 1 of 2020: Chad Boespflug and Blair Nothdurft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 69:14


    We kick the new year off with a lot of talk about virtual racing! iRacing is taking over the motorsports scene right now, so we cover that a little bit, but we also have two really great guests. Blair Nothdurft is on to talk Gateway Dirt Nationals where he finished 6th in December! Also, Chad Boespflug is on to talk his career and his new ride with TKS Motorsports! Also, we have giveaways! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    Pre-Season Mailbag

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 34:21


    Come for the questions, stay for the....hell I don't know. Listen to me answer questions from racers and fans alike! I want the season to start, and this is my way of killing the boredom! Remember to like and follow, and buy one of my shirts! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 27 of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 56:59


    Terry Richards is starting up a new series in North East Nebraska called the Midwest Non-wing Sprints. Hear all about that, and his plans for the series! Also, Aaron Betz comes on to review the 2019 season at Murray County Speedway, and talk about this BIG show they have to wrap things up. All that and more on the last episode of 2019! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 26 of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 57:19


    James Broty comes on the show to talk about his first weekend in a 410! USRA Nationals is coming up and Dustin Gulbrandson is a favorite in the Hobby Stock Class. Hear from him as well! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 25 of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 50:51


    We recap the Late Model Nationals and Deer Creek Stock Car nationals to start things off, but then Bill Balog comes on to talk about the IRA sprint cars invading Jackson Motorplex for two nights. Bill is a great interview, and we have a little contest at the end of the show. Stick around to the end!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 24 of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 55:28


    Ethan Dotson just WON the Boone Super Nationals!!! Hear all about it! Also, the guy behind USRA, USMTS, Hamilton County Speedway, and Mason City Motor Speedway comes on to talk about a lot of stuff, but the focus is on Mason City and the shortened race track. This is one of those really fun ones. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 23 of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 74:07


    Justin Henderson ran runner up at Jackson 360 Nationals, and he talks all about it and running his own family team. Joel rust is also on to preview his Boone Supernationals weekend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 22 of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 57:44


    J-Van comes on to talk about Boone Super Nationals and I preview Jackson 360 Nationals See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 21 of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 60:20


    Dereck Van Der Brink brings Leon and Shirley Mulder with to the show to talk all about the Dave Mulder Memorial at Rapid Speedway on Friday in support of the USMTS. Speaking of USMTS, Chris Stepan comes on to talk about his role as the voice of the series and preview the 4 race swing through Hamilton County Speedway, Rapid Speedway, Nobles County Speedway, and Casino Speedway. What a great show!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 20 of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 62:37


    Chad Olsen comes on to talk about his big win at Fiesta City Speedway with the Tri-State Late Models. Joe Kouba is also on to preview the Mastell Brothers Touring Series races at Chateau Speedway and Jackson Motorplex. It's a big show!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 19 of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 60:53


    We welcome the host of another podcast on the show to preview the Knoxville Nationals, and Donn MacArthur of Fiesta City Speedway is on to tell us all about the track and the Tri-State Late Model show this weekend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 18 of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 52:32


    We review the Dirt Knights tour last week, and the All Star swing through the region, and we talk to Bryan Hulbert about the 360 Nationals coming up this weekend. What a great Show!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 17 of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 66:09


    Joel Vis comes on to talk about the HUGE Randy Droescher Memorial race with the MSTS and Tri-State Late Models. After that the Voice of the All Star Circuit of champions, Blake Anderson, is on to preview the big Jackson/Knoxville/Burlington weekend. There is so much more in this show, it's a good one! Tune in and share this with your friends! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 16 of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 59:59


    In the 16th Episode of the season we talk about the big Midwest Power Series win at Jackson with Lee Grosz. Also, voice of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, James Essex, comes on to talk about the tour and preview the big $53,000 to win Silver Dollar Nationals. All that, plus more on the My Race Pass Top Shelf Racing Podcast presented by Advantage Racing TV. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 15 of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 60:26


    The voice of the World of Outlaws Late Models, Rick Eshelman breaks down the season coming into two big shows at River Cities Speedway and Ogilvie Raceway. Ryan Cellan comes on to talk about his HUGE Doug Cellan memorial race at Fairmont this Saturday. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 14 of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 65:23


    Scotty and Ryan from Advantage Racing TV co-host the show, and Rob Klepper is on to talk about his past and the USAC show at Knoxville See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 13 of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 64:13


    Holy buckets what a show!!! The Mad Man is one of the non-outlaw favorites to win the Jackson Nationals!! Hear about his history and thoughts about racing and this huge event! After that, The voice of the outlaws, John Gibson, is on to give a "state of the outlaws" so to speak. It's an EPIC show, don't miss out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 12 of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 68:48


    Tim Skaren has invented his own Iowa Stock car and Modified speedweek from June 29-July 5. He comes on to tell us all about it. Also, Luke Sathoff had about the best start to a Late Model career a guy can have with the Tri-State Late Model Series. He talks all about it. We have a new sponsor, we have HIGH-ALERT NEWS ABOUT HUSET'S. We have all that, and much much more on this 12 episode of 2019 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 11 of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 52:52


    Two big time Nebraska winners come on to talk about their wins, and futures. Jack Dover just got done winning at Jackson, and Tad Pospisil at Rock Rapids. Jack talks about his big win, and where his team is at, and Tad breaks down the big Tri-State Late Model weekend coming up! All that and a whole lot more on the My Race Pass Top Shelf Racing Podcast presented by Advantage Racing TV See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 10 of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 60:00


    Mark Dobmeier talks about being a team owner and beating the outlaws at home. Ryan Giles just picked up a huge $3,000 payday win against the Midwest Power Series at Knoxville, and he'll tell you all about it See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 9 of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 54:35


    Mike Spieker of Speedway Shots comes on to talk all things North Dakota, and we review and preview a ton of races from last weekend and this coming weekend as well. All that and much much more on a little late, but still worth it episode of the My Race Pass Top Shelf Racing Podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 8 of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 63:38


    Jason Vansickel tells us all about Sports Park Raceway in Fort Dodge, and what it's like to be a promoter instead of driver. Shane Demey picked up a win against some stiff competition at Park Jefferson! He tells us how he got it done last Saturday night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 7 of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 70:57


    SO MUCH NEWS this week. Race Tracks opening, bonus money up, and more. A ton of news this week. Greg Parent of Midwest Power Series comes on to talk about the state of the series and the upcoming show at Jackson Motorplex. Andy Walker of the Modified Madness facebook page comes on to talk about their awesome weekend warrior points system. I also memorialize Mr. Chuck Zitterich the best way I can. All that, and so much more on the longest and most packed full My Race Pass Top Shelf Racing Podcast presented by Advantage Racing TV of the year so far. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 6 of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 64:20


    Hot Rod Pattison comes on to talk all about the I-90 speedway, and the season kick off this Saturday. Steve Sinclair tells us all about the IRA sprint cars! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 5 of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 63:38


    This week's show will have guests Stan Cisar and Rod Olson. Stan, voice of the Eagle Raceway, will come on to talk about the fireworks on the track on Thursday night with the ASCS National Tour. Rod gives us all the information about the $1,000 to win stock car opener, and rundown of the whole season down in Spencer at the Clay County Fair Speedway. There is a whole lot more in this show, so tune in and share with your friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 4 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 68:04


    In Show number 4 of the year we will review the Spring Fling at Crawford County Speedway. We talk to Mike Gross about the Tri-State Late Model series and their first show at Off Road Speedway. Shawn Neisteadt is on to talk MSTS, I-90, sprint car racing, and tons of other stuff. We introduce a new sponsor of the show, and a whole lot more. It's a great show so share it with your friends. It's the My Race Pass Top Shelf Racing Podcast presented by Advantage Racing TV! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 3 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 64:39


    In this 3rd episode of 2019, I'll talk about the winners locally and nationally last weekend, and count down the top 5 concession foods in segment 1. In segment 2, we'll talk to PJ Pederson about the Crawford County Speedway Spring Fling and a number of other things. And in the final segment Chet Christner from Speed Shift TV comes on for an interview that is down right awesome. All that and much much more on this 3rd episode of the My Race Pass Top Shelf Racing Podcast presented by Advantage Racing TV See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 2 of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2019 62:37


    In Segment 1 we cover all the big news, talk about the winners around the area and nationally, and list the Top 5 best modified racers in the area. Segment 2 brings a full review of frostbuster week and the I-80 spring meltdown with guest Anthony Ainslee. The final segment will feature 2018 Knoxville champion Austin McCarl to the show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 68:09


    The first show of the 2019 season is here!! It's the My Race Pass Top Shelf Racing Podcast presented by Advantage Racing TV!! We talk about a few news items from the off season, and some shows coming up this week. We count down the top 5 races on the April calendar, and see who the winners are early on in the season nationally. Our guests are Miah Christensen who gives us insight on his snowmobile incident that captured the attention of the racing world this winter. We also talk to Jody Rosenboom about his sprint car and midget programs, chili bowl, and a certain IndyCar driver. We've packed all that and more into the hour on the first My Race Pass Top Shelf Racing Podcast presented by Advantage Racing TV of 2019!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Season 2: The Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2019 1:05


    I am thrilled to announce that the podcast will officially return to the podcast internet airwaves in 2019. The show will be known as the MyRacePass Top Shelf Racing Podcast presented by Advantage Racing TV. We will open up on April 2 and run 27 weeks, every Tuesday, until the final show airs on October 1. If you are interested in advertising on the show get ahold of us on Twitter @TSRacingPodcast, search Top Shelf Racing Podcast on Facebook, or email topshelfracingpodcast@gmail.com. Come get your racing fix for all dirt track racing in the region every Tuesday on the MyRacePass Top Shelf Racing Podcast presented by Advantage Racing TV. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2018 67:17


    Jerry Vansickel comes on to talk about Marshalltown, and the attitude surrounding social media. Chris Muller talks about his now idea, Pitfund, and how it can help dirt track racing. Billy Rock discusses the upcoming MLRA swing through Rock Rapids and Park Jefferson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 73:44


    Winner of the 305 portion of the Jackson Nationals, Kaleb Johnson, comes on to talk about his triumph! World of Outlaw Star Jason Johnson comes on after winning 2 of 3 races over the weekend. Steve Post talks about Winged Nation, and his experience at Jackson Nationals See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 64:46


    This episode is going to be awesome!John Gibson, World of Outlaws announcer comes on to talk Jackson Nationals, Ryan Bickett talks about how he picked up the highest paying win of his career (and his fans made the highlights), and Ross Wece of the #openred podcast joins to talk about actually being good at podcasting...All that and more on a Jackson Nationals heavy episode of TSRP! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018 66:41


    Corey Zeitner discusses his weekend with the SLMR, Darlo & Laura Mulder talk about the Tri-State Late Model show at Sioux Center, and Carson Gramm goes in depth about the WISSOTA Challenge Series races at Huron and Watertown. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2018 69:47


    Cory Eliason comes on to discuss his $5,000 payday in Jackson, Chris Stepan gives us some information about the Minnesota Modified Nationals in Ogilvie, and Jay Elsen is on to talk about Midco Motorsports. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2018 62:54


    Mark Dobmeier calls in to talk about having a new team, but the same results at River Cities! We talk to Lucas Schott about his season starting out with the USMTS, and the Northern swing this weekend. Finally, we end the show with a great interview with James Essex of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. All That and more this week on the Top Shelf Racing Podcast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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