Podcasts about Dirt track

Today we'll talk Drake Troutman's ambitious 2025 schedule plan, incredible progress at this once lost speedway, Rico Abreu's new partnership, Josh Richards finally gets back in a dirt late model, and much more.

There are two big money sprint car shows this week, and we'll talk about which drivers are going where, and some names headed west that might surprise you. Plus things get dusty at Grays Harbor, but that didn't stop the James McFadden train, drivers tune up at Huset's, a first time All Star winner, and much more.

A track having too many support classes has been a topic of discussion the past few days, and we'll dive in today after one promoter speaks out. We'll also talk Outlaws at Knoxville, a few sprint car ride things, weekend winners, and more.

On this Thursday edition of the Daily, I've got an update and a clarification on the future of Black Diamond dirt late model chassis, there are sprint car news and rumors to chat about, James McFadden is one for one, we'll talk weekend racing and more.

Buddy Kofoid and Corey Day go to war, Kyle Larson's suddenly tough stretch of races, the Summer Nationals needs to do better, James McFadden is back, and Longhorn Chassis makes news yet again.

High Limit sprint car teams are allowed one shock adjuster in their cars. So what is a shock adjuster, and which shock are teams adjusting? We'll talk about it, plus big cash on the line at Eagle and just one confirmed Outlaw driver so far, Summer Nationals and App Speedweek late models, and more.

Today on the show we're talking tires and pit strategy at Eldora, Mike Marlar really hates inverts, plus Sunday dirt racing results and more.

I guess Jonathan Davenport's special Eldora car was just fine, Travis Arenz shocks High Limit, David Gravel's streak ends, and Paul Silva trying more wing and aero stuff with the 57 sprint car.

Big names struggle at Eldora, but not Bobby Pierce. We'll also talk what could be trouble for Jonathan Davenport, trick parts and pieces come out for the Dream, Justin Peck's terrible luck, an ugly modified crash, and more.

Sprint car driver moves and rumors today that are all connected, and involve teams from the midwest to the west coast. Plus we talk Shane Cottle versus Justin Grant, High Limit, Flo series at Eldora, and more.

The World of Outlaws lose a full timer, and this one surprised me a bit. Plus we'll talk special Dirt Late Model Dream wraps, more on Mansfield, and a busy day of racing ahead.

There is hope for a return to glory for an Ohio track, but it's going to be a massive undertaking. We'll talk about the challenges today and the one big question that's floating around about it. Plus another dirt late model seat swap, drivers tuning up for Huset's, and a bent frame and leaking engine didn't stop this driver from winning his first 410 show.

A series of unfortunate events leads to Brad Sweet getting DQ'd, Tyler Walker back in a sprint car, a late model guy did indeed win the $100,000 modified race, and more today.

David Gravel is the best sprint car driver in the country. Even over Kyle Larson and Brad Sweet. At least, that's what my new rankings system says. Right or wrong, come along for the discussion, won't you? I'll even give you a chance to respond.

Lucas changed it's speedweeks schedule, but will it really be that big of a difference? We'll discuss, plus we know that aerodynamics are a big deal in dirt late model racing, but have you ever seen them actually visualized? Those topics and more today.

Another sprint car team parts ways with their driver, and it's starting to feel like more changes are coming. We'll talk about that, plus the Outlaws and Atomic take a beating for the Monday feature, and change is in the air for Longhorn Chassis, it's Dynamics division, and Kevin Rumley.

Aaron Reutzel embracing the villain role in sprint car racing, why didn't more Outlaws use a free pass, silly season musical chairs continues, and more on this holiday edition of the Daily.

World of Outlaws drivers set to use free passes to steal High Limit cash, Hudson O'Neal rises, Scott Bogucki and Sam Hafertepe hug it out, and more today.

Today on the show, the story of a series cancelling a race that was apparently never scheduled to begin with. Plus folks mad at USAC, racing ahead and more.

Rico Abreu only wins because of Ricky Warner, Kyle Cummins leads USAC into a busy week around Indy, and where do we draw the line between track prep and the fan experience?

Wells Motorsports converts another Longhorn customer to their Infinity Chassis brand, plus we'll talk good news and bad news for two race tracks, High Limit at Grandview tonight, and more.

Touring sprint car drivers get laps elsewhere with rainouts, Tim McCreadie is so back, and as some sprint car teams push rules boundaries, it's important to remember what they say about rules...

An emotional win for Tim McCreadie, Kaleb Montgomery versus the Kaedings, old guys fast, and something we need to see more of across the sport.

Things went sideways early last night for an Outlaw team, and today we'll walk you through the entire process they went through at break-neck speed to salvage their race. Plus an update on Chris Madden's future, a surprise front runner at Oshweken, and more.

Hudson O'Neal has had an insane turnaround in recent weeks, and we'll talk why plus the numbers behind it. I've also got details on a dirt late model veteran selling out his equipment, racing going on tonight, and is the Rocket house car really not racing the Dream?

High Limit puts on a Monday banger at Kokomo, but the community is up in arms over a driver wearing a watch in the car. Plus racing tonight, a modified series schedule update, and more.

Coming up I've got an update on this Jonathan Davenport shock situation, plus Max Blair's incredible weekend, High Limit at Kokomo, and much more.

Did we get a simple slip of the tongue from Jonathan Davenport, or an admission of a big change to his car? We'll talk about that plus Rico Abreu's not fun win, multiple winless streaks broken, and we are absolutely not going to talk about more qualifying wings that showed up at Williams Grove.

Danny Dietrich and Bobby Allen meet, Posse drivers shine but don't win, a sprint car driver missing at Lincoln, a High Limit franchise update, and a whole lot more today.

The Josh Richards rumors are back, and we'll talk about where things stand. Plus LaSalle puts on a good show, the Outlaws are in Posseland, a new sprint car deal, and more.

Kyle Larson said he thinks it's tougher to win against High Limit than the Outlaws, but do the numbers jive with that idea? We'll dive in today, plus a schedule change for the Outlaws, the Flo series kicks off tonight, and Infinity Chassis adds a new dirt late model recruit.

A top team owner reveals what it costs to go racing these days, and you might be shocked by the comparison he makes... Or maybe you won't. Plus Cody Sommer's driver search, Hunt the Front and Joseph Joiner stacking wins, and more today.

Both late model national tours lose full timers, and we'll talk about what's next for all three. Plus Tim McCreadie looks sporty, weekend results, and a sprint car driver welds on a rival's car, and then gets beat by him.

Coming up, can one dirt late model veteran turn things around with help from Longhorn and Kevin Rumley? Plus another late model star has seen his results tick up, but he's got a decision to make for the weekend. That and a lot more today.

Danny Dietrich and Shark Racing are at odds over sprint car wing flexing, and I was pulled into it with a photo I took of the 1A. We'll wade into the situation today and talk through what isn't an easy problem to solve.

A top dirt late model is spotted with some interesting new parts, and we'll show you what they are and talk about what they are for. Plus a new look for the Kreitz 69k sprint car, more All Star full timers, and an open sprint car seat.

Ashton Torgerson shocks the sprint car world, RTJ stays hot, Alberson solidifies his spot, JG scores, and Dale Earnhardt's grandson makes his dirt late model debut.

On this Sunday we'll talk more reaction on the new Hoosier late model tires, plus discuss a bunch of the weekend racing, including a Lucas chase mixup, Bobby Pierce's dominance, some streaks broken, and more.

Shark's new driver confirmed, at least for this weekend. Plus sprint car teams push the limits at Knoxville with aero bits, a modified standout getting a late model chance, and a lot more today.

Shark Racing circling their next sprint car driver for the 1A, Donny Schatz's team makes more changes in search of speed, and a regional sprint car series makes a strategic move hoping to draw big names.

We've seen several dirt late model teams make significant turnarounds in recent weeks, but with so little national tour races happening, are we getting accurate views of where they are with their performance? We'll talk about that today, plus Knoxville's stacked lists of weekly competitors and how the Iowa track is really becoming an oasis for weekly competition.

A sprint car deal over before it started, the small Tennessee fabrication shop behind several dirt late model chassis brands, and I've got a wild sprint car photo to share.

Danny Dietrich moves quick for a big guy, a sprint car driver DQ'd for a tall wicker bill, plus we'll talk Outlaws at Knoxville, and the first weekend on the new Hooiser late model tires.

410 sprint car engines are expensive, and they aren't easy to come by even if you have the cash. Today we'll dive into a very closed system of builders and who you can and probably can't get engines from.

Paul Silva got plenty of people talking earlier this year when he bolted an unpainted wing on the 57 for qualifying sessions. But was it a diversion, or is it really providing speed? We'll look at some numbers and talk about a few more things that competitors have noticed. Plus sprint car ride swapping, and a lot more.

Daryn Pittman's new Knoxville deal and what it means for the Kreitz 69K, the World of Outlaws Late Model Series announces new title sponsor with interesting connections, and new dirt late model tires from Hoosier have the industry talking.

The signs of the Tony Stewart Racing/Ford engine divorce were even more evident at Pevely, and today we'll talk about it, including the one key area to watch for to see if things really are getting better now that they switched. Plus the Outlaws lose a full timer, Danny Dietrich super trucks to a win, sketchy racing at Terre Haute, and more.

Did Brandon Sheppard's run-in with Cody Overton provide the fuel he needed to win again? We'll talk about it, plus a possible turn around weekend for another late model driver, a David Gravel streak comes to an end, and a whole lot more.

Jacob Allen officially chooses his replacement, and we'll tell you who else was up for the job. Plus Landon Crawley's new gig, Outlaws at Pevely, Illini 100, and we'll talk about whether unsanctioned races are good or bad for race tracks.

Another sprint car deal comes apart, I've got more on the All Star restrictions including comments from Rich Farmer, and just what exactly was happening at the Dirt Track at Charlotte yesterday?