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Breaking sprint car news as Logan Seavey lands a new High Limit opportunity with CB Industries and Spire Motorsports, signaling a potentially bigger play brewing behind the scenes. Plus, we break down early season storylines across High Limit, World of Outlaws, and late models as points battles tighten and key drivers look to rebound.

Kyle Larson and Corey Day pick up right where they left off, battling for the High Limit opener win at Las Vegas, while Gio Scelzi impresses in his debut with Spire Motorsports. Plus crashes, controversy around the DGRD team showing up, and a look ahead to a busy weekend for the World of Outlaws sprint cars and late models.

High Limit Racing finally kicks off its 2026 season in Las Vegas this week, bringing a stacked field, big schedule changes, and plenty of new storylines into year three of the series. I break down the opener, the full-time roster, and the biggest championship contenders, plus a few late model updates including driver moves and new plans for Jimmy Owens, Cory Hedgecock and Donald McIntosh.

Speedweeks ended with absolute chaos at Golden Isles, including a wild late crash, huge sliders for the lead, and a comeback win that hadn't been seen in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series racing for years. Plus, a bizarre round of driver swaps, a few surprising sprint car storylines, and plenty more from a packed weekend in dirt racing.

Donny Schatz finally snapped a 510-day World of Outlaws winless streak at Talladega Short Track, delivering a dominant performance that ended one of the most talked-about droughts in sprint car racing. But the bigger question now is whether this is truly a turning point—or just another moment that pulls everyone back into the same debate.

Buddy Kofoid and Roth Motorsports had a full-blown case of the Mondays at Volusia, with broken parts, a backup car, and a burned provisional turning a title fight into an early points hole. I break down the chaos, the big wins for Sheldon Haudenschild and Anthony Macri, and why one brutal night doesn't mean the championship is over. Plus, Lucas wraps up Speedweeks in Georgia and there's some interesting promoter vs. streaming tension brewing in Florida that says a lot about the state of dirt racing right now.

“Veni, vidi, vici”. Llegué, vi y vencí. Esta famosa frase de Julio César resume a la perfección lo que Kenny Roberts y Marc Márquez lograron en el Mundial de Motociclismo. Lo normal en este deporte es necesitar años de aprendizaje. Incluso un fuera de serie como Valentino Rossi mantuvo siempre su máxima de "un año para aprender y otro para ganar". Sin embargo, en la historia de la categoría reina, existen excepciones que rompieron toda lógica técnica y estadística. El Club de los Elegidos Ganar el mundial siendo rookie es una hazaña casi inexistente. Si obviamos a Leslie Graham, que ganó el primer certamen de la historia en 1949 cuando todos eran técnicamente debutantes, la lista se reduce a nombres legendarios. Umberto Masetti lo logró en 1950, pero el campeonato estaba aún en pañales. Los dos verdaderos terremotos que cambiaron el paradigma del motociclismo moderno fueron Kenny Roberts en 1978 y Marc Márquez en 2013. ¿Por qué es tan difícil? Porque el salto a la categoría reina (ya fuera de las 250cc a las 500cc de dos tiempos o de Moto2 a MotoGP) implica un cambio de paradigma. No es solo más potencia; es entender neumáticos críticos, electrónica compleja y una inercia que intenta descabalgarte en cada aceleración. 1978: El "Marciano" que humilló a Europa Para entender lo que hizo Kenny Roberts, hay que recordar cómo se corría antes de su llegada. El estilo europeo era fino y técnico, con Barry Sheene como el rey absoluto. Roberts llegó a circuitos que no conocía —sin cámaras on-board ni simuladores— y se enfrentó a una jauría de lobos que lo miraban con escepticismo. Roberts trajo en su maleta la revolución del Dirt Track. En los óvalos de tierra de EE.UU., si no derrapabas, no girabas. Cuando apareció con su Yamaha YZR500 amarilla y negra, los europeos quedaron atónitos. Kenny entraba pasado, tiraba la moto al ápice y abría gas a tope mientras aún estaba inclinado. La moto escupía humo azul y se retorcía, pero Roberts usaba ese derrape para orientar la máquina hacia la salida. No solo ganó el título a la primera; instaló el "estilo americano" que dominaría el mundial durante los siguientes 15 años. 2013: El Huracán Márquez y los "Aliens" 35 años después, Marc Márquez aterrizó en MotoGP tras una polémica decisión de la FIM que eliminó la "regla antirrookie", permitiéndole entrar directamente al equipo oficial Repsol Honda. Se enfrentó a la que probablemente sea la parrilla más talentosa de la historia: un Jorge Lorenzo en estado místico, un Dani Pedrosa en su mejor momento y un Valentino Rossi que regresaba a Yamaha con hambre de gloria. Si Roberts trajo el derrape, Márquez trajo el descolgamiento extremo. Introdujo el codo no solo como sensor, sino como un tercer punto de apoyo para ejecutar "salvadas" imposibles. Su estilo agresivo no respetaba jerarquías ni protocolos. Momentos como el adelantamiento a Lorenzo en la última curva de Jerez dejaron claro que no había venido a aprender, sino a heredar el trono de inmediato. Con solo 20 años, gestionó la presión de la última carrera en Valencia para proclamarse campeón del mundo. Paralelismos y Diferencias: La Genética del Éxito Aunque les separan décadas, Roberts y Márquez comparten un ADN competitivo idéntico: La Falta de Respeto Técnica: Ninguno aceptó que debía "esperar su turno". Ambos obligaron al resto de la parrilla a cambiar su forma de pilotar para poder seguirles el ritmo. El Origen en el Barro: La base de ambos no fue el asfalto, sino el Dirt Track y el Motocross. Esa sensibilidad para sentir la moto cuando pierde adherencia es lo que les permitió ir un paso más allá. Sin embargo, hay matices que hacen sus hazañas únicas. Roberts tuvo el mérito de correr "a ciegas" en circuitos desconocidos y con una mecánica de dos tiempos mucho más caprichosa. Márquez, por su parte, tuvo el mérito de la precocidad absoluta y de derrotar a una generación de pilotos que rozaban la perfección técnica. El Legado del Debutante No podemos olvidar a Jarno Saarinen, el finlandés que en 1973 estuvo a punto de lograrlo antes de que la tragedia se cruzara en su camino en Monza. Roberts y Márquez son los herederos de ese espíritu transgresor. Ganar en el debut no es solo cuestión de velocidad; es llegar en el momento justo en que la técnica de conducción da un salto evolutivo y ser tú quien lidera ese cambio. Desde 2013, muchos talentos han asombrado en sus primeros años, pero el título mundial son palabras mayores. Requiere una consistencia mental y una madurez que, normalmente, solo dan los años. Roberts y Márquez, simplemente, nacieron con ella de serie.

Is the Ford 410 sprint car engine program actually coming back, or did something major just go sideways behind the scenes? A leaked diecast, a missing logo, and some very interesting comments have the rumor mill spinning again. Plus, weekend winners from Ocala to California, tire drama, a Sweet retirement tour victory, and more movement as the sprint car season starts heating up.

Speedweeks rolls on for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Ocala, and even with a totally different track layout, it's been the same heavy hitters up front. With points going live tonight, Jonathan Davenport making his debut, RTJ trying to dig out of an early hole, and bigger fields rolling in, things are about to get serious in Florida. Plus, I've got a serious rant about an embarrassing wave of something I've seen popping up across dirt racing, and why this lazy nonsense is hurting the sport more than helping it.

It's all eyes on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Ocala where non-points races, drop nights, and a tight championship fight could completely reshuffle the order. Can Brandon Overton hold off Hudson O'Neal and Devin Moran while Ricky Thornton Jr. tries to dig out of a 200-point hole before Golden Isles? Plus sprint car season is about to erupt as the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series head back to Volusia, Central PA invades Bike Week, and two teenage standouts keep turning heads with the ASCS National Tour in Arizona.

Crate racing chaos again as Wil Herrington wins at All-Tech Raceway, gets DQ'd, then gets un-DQ'd hours later — all while unanswered questions still swirl around Michael Page's mysterious penalties. Plus we break down a wild Florida swing for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and World of Outlaws Late Model Series, and why 14-year-old Wyatt Miller just turned heads with the ASCS National Tour.

The 2026 dirt late model season is officially on as the World of Outlaws Late Model Series and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series go head-to-head. Plus, Brandon Sheppard ends his drought, Ricky Thornton Jr. admits they're “lacking speed,” and Hudson O'Neal makes a shocking switch.

Hank Davis makes it 32 full-time national teams between the Outlaws and High Limit, but is this grid already too big to survive? Plus, we rank and react to the stacked 20-car Lucas Oil Late Model field and ask the big question — is the title already a two-man fight between Devin Moran and Ricky Thornton Jr.?

Is this Nick Hoffman's year? We discuss his opening stretch and a key change on his team. Plus more from Volusia, a surprise USAC sprint car winner at Ocala, thoughts from the World of Outlaws sprint car season opener, and more.

A dirt late model story you won't believe, High Limit's new title sponsor, Brad Sweet going racing with Paul Silva, and more.

Emerson Axsom is officially a full-time World of Outlaws rookie as a stacked field heads to Volusia, while High Limit rolls out notable rule changes for the 2026 season. Plus, a surprising late model team split, ASCS action from DIRTcar Nationals, and more.

We break down Jonathan Davenport's requirements to race select events and what appearance and tow money really look like for elite drivers today. Plus, we run through several newly revealed sprint car paint schemes ahead of the DIRTcar Nationals and World of Outlaws season..

The last sprint car free-agent domino finally falls as Sheldon Haudenschild is announced as the new driver for KCP Racing, and we break down what this move really means going into the World of Outlaws season. We also cover major changes for Brent Marks, Tyler Courtney's impressive return at Volusia, and weekend results across sprint cars, modifieds, and Hunt the Front late models.

Brandon Overton is officially returning to the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series full-time, and we break down what realistic expectations should be for the season. We also cover Hunt the Front purchasing Southern Raceway and the latest silly-season moves.

The national touring sprint car fields are nearly set as the season quickly approaches, we'll talk big names running 360s at Volusia this week, the World of Outlaws California races, and a lot more today.

More people are mad at Bobby Pierce, Kyle Strickler and Ethan Dotson got DQ'd, one crate racer had two wheels fall off in the same race, things got spicy down under, and a lot more today.

The 2026 dirt late model season is off and running, and to get you ready for the national tours, Speedweeks, and everything to come, we've got Kyle McFadden on today from Dirt on Dirt and FloRacing. We talk Davenport vs Terbo, championship favorites, what to expect from guys like Brandon Overton and Chris Madden, and a lot more.

DIRTRACKR went live on Wednesday, January 21st across YouTube, Facebook, and Patreon. This episode is a nice trimmed down version of all the discussion and questions. We talked sprint cars, late models, Jonathan Davenport, Tanner Holmes, World of Outlaws, and a lot more.

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The Wild West Shootout lives up to it's moniker on the final night as Hudson O'Neal and Bobby Pierce tangle again, and things get spicy between Jonathan Davenport and Tyler Erb. Is this what we're in for all season, or are these guys just a bit jumpy coming out of the off-period. We'll talk about it, plus Brian Shirley chooses a tour and more.

Emerson Axsom is now a Chili Bowl winner, and my guest on the show today was there to see it in person and he had a chance to chat with everyone involved, including Axsom, Kevin Swindell, Kyle Larson, and many more.

It's driller day at the Chili Bowl and we'll preview tonight's main event, including who I think is the win favorite. Plus we'll talk another World of Outlaws full timer and why it seems like everyone is going Outlaws this year, Wild West Shootout updates and more.

Send us a textThe Chili Bowl and the Wild West Shootout did NOT disappoint up to this point in the week

Sprint car news to talk about today, including Buddy Kofoid's offseason racing being over, Emerson Axsom's comments, and Trophy Cup changes. Plus we'll talk Sammy Swindell vs. Tanner Thorson at the Chili Bowl, Josh Rice chooses a late model national tour, and more.

Kyle Larson makes Chili Bowl night one look pretty easy, we'll talk a little Wild West Shootout including DQs and run-ins, I think Sheldon Haudenschild and Kyle Ripper are just messing with us at this point, and plenty more.

When Tony Suttles heard about 9 year old Haley Chandler being diagnosed with a form of Pediatric Cancer in 2020, he decided that he needed to do something to help this girl and their family. His solution was to start a Dirt Track Car Race and decided to call it FIGHT FOR A KID. His first race in 2024 attracted 80 cars on a track that normally had 30 cars race each weekend. By 2025, 106 cars entered and over $12,000 was raised in honor of kids like Haley who were going through their individual cancer battles. Tony and James Cumby, the father of 12 year old Brailynn Cumby who I spoke with on my Podcast on Christmas Day about her Ewings Sarcoma battle, will talk about this race and the expansion plans they have for it beginning in September when their next race is scheduled.  

Jonathan Davenport decides his 2026 schedule, so just how bad is this for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series? We'll discuss, plus heavy hitters struggle at the Wild West Shootout, the Chili Bowl starts, and more.

Send us a textOn this episode of the Built2 Media Podcast, we're talking Chili Bowl Nationals with Cam Schafer, Carter Jensrud, Myles Tomlinson, and Jori Hughes as they get set for the biggest week in dirt racing in Tulsa, Oklahoma. With the Chili Bowl coming up next week, the guys break down what it takes to prepare for an event that's as demanding as it is prestigious, from the level of competition to the intensity of racing night after night.We look back on their racing seasons, covering the growth, challenges, and key moments that have led them to this point, and how those experiences shape their approach heading into Tulsa. The conversation also dives into expectations, goals, and what success looks like at the Chili Bowl for each of them.A true Built2-style episode — real racing talk, honest perspective, and a look at what it takes to chase opportunity on one of motorsports' biggest stages.Support the show

A busy show coming up, where we are talking Jonathan Davenport's troll job, a Central PA race director calls me out, and a bunch of series full timer announcements to pick through.

The two winningest Outlaw drivers in 2025 are confirmed back, we go through a few sprint car things with series choices and ride updates, and there is a curious sprint car rules thing to talk about.

The World of Outlaws driver announcements keep coming, what happened to the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series, and I've got a bunch of thoughts on cheating and one driver who isn't allowed to race at the Chili Bowl this year.

An update today on a few series title sponsor situations, plus Cody Overton's plans are confirmed, the Chili Bowl release prelim night rosters, and one big time Lucas regular might not be back in 2026.

Cheaters get busted and first time winners at the Tulsa Shootout, we've got our first late model wins of 2026, plus both the Outlaws and Lucas pick up full timers.

Today on the show we take a look at the full time Lucas late model field so far, including a surprise rookie announcement. Plus RTJ gets a Wild West Shootout ride, we'll talk James McFadden's 2026 sprint car plans, and more.

The World of Outlaws late model field grows and we'll talk what I know about their full timer list for 2026. Plus Lucas axes the chase, but then sort of brings it back. We've also got sprint car news and an update about the show.

Kyle Larson doubles up down under, and will now go chase his first golden driller of the year. We'll talk about that, plus we start picking through recent news items from the last week in dirt racing including several crew chief moves.

One of the more surprising and fun storylines of the 2025 sprint car season was the performance of Bill Balog. After 10 IRA titles and two seasons with the All Stars, he was an Outlaw rookie in 2024, but this year ended up with more Outlaw wins than Donny Schatz. On this episode come hang out with me and Bill as we talk through it all, including what made the difference this year, why he doesn't go drive for another team, and what he thinks about Carson Macedo and the Scelzis.

Sprint car racing continues to shift and change at a rapid rate. We've got two national series, a regional scene that is undergoing it's own transformations, and a bunch of driver and team swaps for 2026. One year ago around this time we talked the state of sprint car racing with Jeremy Elliott, and today he's back to do it again. We're talking World of Outlaws, High Limit, the PA series, champions, storylines, and a lot more.

At the top of dirt late model racing, there are only a handful of major chassis players. But when you venture away from the big tours, there are others building, pushing things forward, and helping people go race. On this special episode of the Daily, Warrior Race Cars owner Mike Nuchols takes us inside racing at the local and regional level, talks the cost of late model racing, putting dirt late models in a wind tunnel, and a lot more.

Ricky Thornton Jr. is unbothered by tires, what happens to the Flo late model series since they bought Lucas, racing coming up this weekend, and more.

Coming up we'll talk a few early updates on the World of Outlaws late model roster, plus Keith Kunz has set his Chili Bowl lineup, and will we see Kyle Larson in a late model this year?

Today on the show we're talking the nearly half million dollar price tag on Spire's High Limit franchise and why they bought one, a crappy situation regarding race pay comes to light on social media, and breaking sprint car news.

Another series is apparently on the hunt for title sponsorship, we'll update some dirt late model ride situations, talk regional sprint car news, and more.

Lucas axes their championship playoff format, and everyone rejoices. Sye Lynch picks his sprint car series. And a sprint car council is created, well for the second time anyway, and they immediately rule on a key safety situation.

Photos of a particular late model on display inside the PRI show have made the rounds on social media, and it's a cool looking piece, but it wouldn't be allowed to race with any major dirt late model series. We'll take a look at the car and share what's illegal, plus sprint car wraps, USAC schedules, and more.