Podcasts about Funny Car

On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Top Fuel runner up Shawn Langdon and Funny Car runner up Dan Wilkerson. They both have amazing stories to share about their weekends in Thunder Valley.    For Langdon, it was escaping two harrowing rounds where mechanical issues reared their heads at the last second, and his team was able to remedy them both with legendary action. He made his sixth straight final, seemingly against all odds.   Dan Wilkerson's weekend was the best of his season. The Scag Power Equipment Jackal made its first final of the year and turned a mechanical corner that they had been working to fix all year long.    Two high energy, in-depth conversations with racers who made headlines in Bristol! 

#nhra #dragracing #nhraresults Matt Hagan, Matt Hartford, and Gaige Herrera join WFO after winning the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Matt Hagan discusses his Funny Car win for Tony Stewart Racing at the all new Bristol Dragway. Pro Stock winner Matt Hartford will join to talk about his 3rd win of the season and his final round victory over Greg Anderson. Gaige Herrera of Vance and Hines stops by to give the details of his final round victory over V&H teammate, world champion Richard Gadson. Host Joe Castello will recap the event from Bristol, Tennessee. 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS

On this rollicking episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join the show to talk about the first two races of the NHRA three race Eastern Swing, how they have gone, the stories they have produced, and what's to come at the Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol.    The Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals will feature a new track surface, the weather delayed Funny Car and Top Fuel finals from Epping on Friday night, and all the action that one of the most breathtaking venues in the country can provide.    The show opens with a monologue from Lohnes about the New England Nationals, the impact they have on the area, and more. Get informed before this culmination of the three back-to-back NHRA races begins on Friday!

On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, Kevin McKenna and Tony Pedregon join to talk about the upcoming NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by Jegs and privateer Funny Car racer Chris King joins to talk about his first 2026 race at his home track in Chicago.    The Potomac Nationals kick off a three-in-a- row rip for NHRA drag racers that will take them up the eastern seaboard and then into Tennessee at three of the most historic facilities on the tour. McKennna and Pedregon breakdown what we saw in Chicago and then look forward into what will be a very busy month for racers on the tour. An exciting and interesting conversation.    Chris King, the Funny Car racing Chicago fireman joins the show to talk about how his team performed in Chicago, how his program is evolving, and what his plans are for the rest of 2026. Insight into the wild world of firefighting and drag racing.    All that and more on this show!

On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, Chicago winners Matt Smith and Chad Green join the show to talk about how they navigated the track, the wind, and the competition to victory.    For Matt Smith, it was a harrowing experience picking up a second consecutive win on the NHRA tour. The crosswinds tested his bravery and ability on the drag strip. He goes in-depth about what they did to navigate it, his close call, and the final round that didn't go the way anyone expected it to.     Chad Green is having a career season in Funny Car. For the first time he has multiple wins in the same campaign and he has done it twice in six races. Green talks about pedaling around Ron Capps, the consistency of his people, new sponsors, and the team that he calls the best of his career.    This is a great episode with two chats that define two very different winning experiences!

#NHRA #dragracing #NHRAresults Matt and Angie Smith, and Chad Green join WFO Radio after winning the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak. It was a heartbreaking win for Matt Smith as Angie's bike didn't leave the started line. The husband and wife racers will give the behind the scenes details of their final round race. Chad Green returns following his second Funny Car win of the year. Chad will recap his victorious birthday weekend. Host Joe Castello will recap the entire event from Route 66 Raceway. 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 421“SMOKE, HORSEPOWER, AND STRAIGHT TALK”SOME WEEKS ARE BIG.SOME WEEKS ARE LOADED.THIS WEEK? WE'VE GOT A FULL-ON POWER MOVE.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we're bringing in a lineup that covers just about every angle of NHRA right now, and we're doing it all at once.First up, Tony “Smoke” Stewart. Fresh off a Top Fuel win in Pomona, and yeah, that makes win number three in Top Fuel for the man, and his first win with this team. Driving for Richard Freeman and Elite Motorsports, Tony is showing early that this deal can win.Joining him is Richard Freeman, the man behind Elite Motorsports. Car owner. Pro Stock powerhouse. And one of the most unapologetic voices in the sport. If he's thinking it, he's saying it. No filter. No backing down. We're gonna hear it straight from him on how this whole deal with Tony is going and what he sees moving forward.And then there's Matt Hagan, Funny Car winner in Pomona, driving for Tony Stewart Racing. Veteran. Champion. And yeah, the dude shows up looking like a modern day cowboy every single race weekend. Game day outfit dialed in. But when that helmet goes on, it's all business. One of the most dangerous guys in the class, and he proved it again last weekend.Three big personalities. Three different roles. One stacked conversation.Top Fuel. Funny Car. Pro Stock brains.This one is gonna have a little bit of everything.LET'S GO.Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.

#NHRA #dragracing #motorsport Chad Green and World Champion Richard Gadson go WFO before NHRA Drag Racing in Charlotte, NC. The Amalie Oil Gatornationals winners in Funny Car and Pro Stock Motorcycle join Joe Castello for a conversation prior to NHRA's return to Charlotte. Green will discuss his team's expansion and goals for the year. World Champion, Richard Gadson from Vance and Hines will preview NHRA at zMAX Dragway and look ahead to the Pro Stock Motorcycle battles of 2026. 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS

Join the boys a little earlier, 10:30am, to get all the news about the race weekend that was the Winternationals in Pomona. Matt Hagan joins the program as the winner of the 1000th Funny Car race in NHRA history. Sure to be a great show. Like and share it on all social media platforms.

On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster Pomona winners Greg Anderson and Mike Green join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their weekends, their early seasons, and a whole lot more.    The Lucas Oil Winternationals were historic in its denotation of the 1,000th Funny Car race, challenging in its weather and track conditions, and ultimately epic in its ending. Both of these guys were able to navigate all of it in their respective roles. Anderson as a driver and tuner, Green as the Crew Chief for Tony Stewart in Top Fuel. Both guys break down the weekend, the season, and their awesome respective stories that saw them to the winner's circle in Pomona.  

The boys are back and excited to get back to work as the NHRA descends on Pomona. Daniel Wilkerson joins the show to talk about the 1000th Funny Car race and we want to know if he thinks he has a shot to win his first race. All that and more on Life's a Drag!!

#NHRA #DragRacing #nitro Chris Cunningham from John Force Racing joins WFO Radio to discuss the 2026 NHRA season and the changes at JFR. Cunningham, a veteran crew chief who started his career with Darrell Gwynn is now the lead crew chief with co-crew chief Jason Bunker on Jordan Vandergriff's Cornwell Tools Chevy Camaro Funny Car. Chris will preview the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, NHRA's 1000th Funny Car race. Holden Laris joins WFO Joe to recap the Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA SPORTSnationals, held at No Problem Raceway Park in Belle Rose, La. Holden and Joe will discuss the importance of insurance in motorsports. Don't miss this episode. 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS

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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 416“FIRST YEAR, FIRST TITLE, AND NITRO FAMILY BUSINESS”SOMETIMES YOU GRIND FOR YEARS FOR A TITLE.SOMETIMES YOU BUY A PRO MOD AND WIN THE WHOLE DAMN THING YOUR FIRST SEASON.This week on The Wes Buck Show we are talking about one of the coolest stories to come out of the DI Winter Series.First up, Peter Norton, your Drag Illustrated Winter Series champion. The wild part? A year ago the guy came to the race as a fan. Got hooked on the madness. Decided to buy a Pro Mod. Fast forward to now and he walks away with the Winter Series points championship in his first year behind the wheel. That is not supposed to happen. But here we are. We are going to talk about the decision to jump in, the learning curve, and what it felt like to pull off one of the most unlikely runs in recent Pro Mod history.Then we bring in the Green family, Chad Green and Hunter Green, one of the coolest father and son duos in NHRA nitro racing. Chad just rolled back into the Gator Nationals and grabbed another Funny Car victory, which makes it back to back wins at Gainesville for the team. Nitro, family, pressure, and the kind of racing that keeps you on the edge of your seat. We are going to dig into what makes that program tick and what the rest of the NHRA season might look like for them.Two great stories. Two teams doing it their own way. One sport that never slows down.LET'S GO.Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.

#NHRA #DragRacing #nhraresults Ron Capps joins WFO Radio following his Funny Car win at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals. Capps suffered a major EXPLOSION in his NAPA Funny Car causing his team to thrash to make the next round of racing. Ron will share the inside story from Firebird Motorsports Park. Host, Joe Castello will recap the second event of the 75th season of NHRA Mission Foods Series Drag Racing. 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS

Ron Capps' trip back to the Freak Nation was almost as fast as his drive to another Wally in thee NHRA Arizona Nationals! The three-time Funny Car champ shares how he used SpeedFreaks mojo to overcome a wild explosion at Firebird Motorsports Park, en route to his 78th victory. Find out how he stays so sharp (and successful) at 60 years old and what it's like in the cockpit when things go up in flames.

NHRA Top Fuel rookie Maddi Gordon joined Kenny and Crash at the Lucas Oil Studio to talk about how she got the opportunity of a lifetime to drive for and be teammates with Ron Capps. The 21-year-old reveals how she got the nickname “Yawni Gordon,” and why she's taking up shock treatment going forward. Find out what it's like to be teammate with the legendary three-time Funny Car champion and the “grandpa advice” she failed to adhere to.

NHRA legend Ron Capps drops by the Lucas Oil Studios to reminisce with Kenny and Crash about the good old days, spanning over 25 years. From racing and riding anything with two and four wheel, to living the “Swingers” life and getting down at rock-n-roll shows, the three-time Funny Car champion has seemingly done it all! Learn how he carved his path to becoming drag racing royalty, who helped him get there, and how he's been able to remain for over 20 years. Hear all about his gnarly punctured spleen story and how he's been rehabbing through it to this day. This and SO MUCH MORE in this 20 minutes with the man himself.

Kenny and Crash are joined by back-to-back NHRA Gainesville winner Chad Green. The Funny Car pilot talk talking down some of drag racing's best to ever do it and why he's so good (and fond) of the Florida track.

On this high-speed episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Shawn Langdon talks about his historic week of testing at Gainesville Raceway and Jordan Vandergriff talks about a breakout rookie week earning his stripes as a Funny Car driver. For Langdon, Gainesville was not a test session but a continuation of a global drag racing journey he'd been on since November. Langdon ran 3.621, which is the unofficial quickest of all time, and then the next day went 345.62, the unofficial fastest of all time. He breaks down these runs, his globe-trotting odyssey, and more in this insightful interview. Vandergriff has massive shoes to fill at John Force Racing. He knows it, the world knows it. He had an amazing week, gaining a Funny Car license, running 3.80s, and putting the world on notice that he can do the job. Vandergriff tells all about his new status as a Funny Car driver, his new crew chiefs, and his new crew in this chat. This and some more testing and cool news on the show!

Allow The Freaks to get you acquainted with the newest face at John Force Racing, Jordan Vandergriff. The nephew of Top Fuel veteran Bob Vandergriff Jr. shares for the first time publicly just how he got the Funny Car ride of a lifetime, driving for one of the most legendary names in motorsports. The freshly minted 31-year-old reveals what went down during his multi-year hiatus from full-time drag racing and how being a pit reporter for Fox Sports can parlay into on-track success in 2026.

Sports lifer. Road warrior. Straight shooter. In this no‑holds‑barred conversation, veteran sports marketer, former minor‑league ballplayer, and acclaimed author Bob Wilber opens up about a wildly unconventional career that somehow connects the Detroit Tigers minor-league system, Converse sneaker deals, indoor soccer barns, and nitro Funny Car mayhem. Wilber takes us inside a childhood spent in dugouts and press boxes as the son of longtime Major League catcher, coach, and scout Del Wilber, and a trailblazing mother who broke barriers in the St. Louis Cardinals' front office. From there, we follow him onto college diamonds and through the harsh realities of chasing – and losing – the big‑league dream. The story hardly slows down. Wilber walks through his pivot into sports marketing and front‑office life, selling corporate America on emerging properties and trying to keep the MISL's St. Louis Storm, NPSL's Kansas City Attack, and CISL's Indianapolis Twisters alive in the boom‑and‑bust world of indoor soccer. Then he details his second (third?) act in motorsports, running NHRA Funny Car teams and becoming one of drag racing's most distinctive PR voices and storytellers. Along the way, Wilber talks candidly about burnout, constant travel, reinvention, and why he finally stepped away to write his autobiographical "Bats, Balls, & Burnouts: A Life of Sports, Marketing, and Mayhem". If you care about the business behind the games – the hustle, the politics, the strain on real life – this conversation is a masterclass in how sports really work once the lights go off and the fans go home! + + +   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable The "Good Seats" Store: http://tee.pub/lic/RdiDZzQeHSY BUY THE BOOK:  "Bats, Balls, & Burnouts: A Life of Sports, Marketing, and Mayhem": https://amzn.to/3Myak3F SPONSOR THANKS: Royal Retros (10% off promo code: SEATS): https://www.503-sports.com?aff=2 Old School Shirts.com (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS): https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats FIND AND FOLLOW: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GoodSeatsStillAvailable Web: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/goodseatsstillavailable.com X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/good-seats-still-available/

On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast Powered by Speedmaster, NHRA Pro Mod legend Von Smith and the March Meet's Blake Bowser join host Brian Lohnes to tell stories, recount history, and explore all that's coming at the 2026 March Meet at historic Famoso Drag Strip in Bakersfield. 2010 NHRA Pro Mod champion Von Smith is the first guest on the show and he talks about his incredible career, transitioning from Funny Car to Pro Mod, winning championships, being among the first to race internationally more than a decade ago, and the kind of inside racer stories we love. Learn about the health battles he overcame, his memorable 2010 season title, and how the world of five second 250mph door slammer racing has evolved and how he himself helped evolve it.  Blake Bowser is the second guest on the show. A man with multiple generations of history at Famoso Drag Strip, he now oversees the operation of the famed Good Vibrations March Meet and the California Hot Rod Reunion. Get the inside scoop on what's happening in 2026, the incredible history of the event, and why it continues to be one of the great drag races on the planet from the guy who knows it best.  All that and more including news and rumors, right here!

On this super-sized, three-guest episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast Powered by Speedmaster, National Dragster's Kevin McKenna, Bluebird Turf Top Fuel driver Will Smith, and Funny Car stalwart Buddy Hull join the show to talk 2026 in all forms and fashions.    McKenna and host Brian Lohnes dive into a range of 2026 season topics, break down some of the recent news, speculate on some of the happenings still in the wings, and explore the radical door slammer fun to come in both Congruity HR Pro Mod and the new Right Trailers Outlaw Street series presented by Xpel. A great chat with lots of insight.    Smith is living a dream. Recently named the driver of the new addition to the Scag Power Equipment factory team, he will be competing full time in Top  Fuel. Smith shares his story, his outlook, and his awesome persona here. A real-deal drag racer speaks from the heart.    Hull made big news a few weeks back, announcing that he would be fielding his own Funny Car operation in 2026. Get the inside scoop on who is tuning, what lessons he learned over a hard 2025 season, and what the strategy is for 2026. One of the biggest personalities in the class goes into success, failure, and the effort of doing it his own way in the coming year.     

Trap Talk Episode 155, Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. sit down with Robert Hight — NHRA superstar, Funny Car champion, and now a passionate trap shooter — for a deep dive into the craft of shooting and what he's learned after stepping away from the drag strip.Robert opens up about the pressure of racing at 330+ mph and how that intensity compares to the focus required in trap shooting. From there, the conversation settles into what our sport is built on: consistency, craftsmanship, and community.He breaks down the science behind barrel work, how he came to acquire Wilkinson Barrel Works, why quality shotgun shells matter more than most shooters realize, and what really goes into choke selection when you're chasing performance at different elevations.Robert also shares why he fell in love with trap shooting, how the shooting community has welcomed him, and what he hopes to build next.Thank you to Robert for taking the time and check out ShotgunWorksInc.comFollow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast *** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

#NHRA #JohnForceRacing #JordanVandergriff Jordan Vandergriff, fresh off the news that he will take over the wheel of the Cornwell Tools Funny Car that won consecutive NHRA Mission Foods World Championships joins the show. Vandergriff will share his plans for the 2026 season and the behind the scenes story of how he earned he most coveted seat in NHRA Drag Racing. Host, Joe Castello will debrief following the 2025 PRI Show, including the shocking news that Maple Grove Raceway is no longer on the NHRA tour, and the addition of U.S. 131 in Michigan to the schedule. 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS

I had Cole Prentice on to discuss the 1992 movie 'Light Sleeper'. Hell yeah.

Buckle up, gearheads—it's time to fire up the mics for another nitro-fueled episode of WFO Ignition, the worldwide motorsports pow-wow hosted by the unmistakable voice of NHRA drag racing, Joe Castello! Fresh off a weekend that packed more drama than a last-lap restart at Phoenix, Joe and the unstoppable Ignition crew—Sue Morris, and Matt in Australia—tear into the highs, crashes, and heartbreaks from the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship and the thunderous Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals in Vegas. First in the crosshairs: NASCAR's epic season finale at Phoenix Raceway, where Kyle Larson etched his name deeper into the history books with his second Cup Series title. The No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevy charged through chaos, holding off a charging Denny Hamlin in overtime to finish third and seal the deal—proving once again why Larson's the total package. But it was Ryan Blaney stealing the show with the race win, while William Byron's wall-smashing heartbreak and Chase Briscoe's valiant run left the Championship 4 field littered with what-ifs. The crew debates Larson's dominance, Hamlin's tire strategy gone wrong, and what this means for 2026—plus, a deep dive on Hendrick's record 15th title and the off-season shake-ups ahead. Then, shifting gears to the neon glow of The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where the NHRA Nevada Nationals delivered wheelstanding glory and record-shattering ETs. As the penultimate nitro blast of the season, the action was pure fire: Brittany Force's Top Fuel win, Matt Hagan's Funny Car precision, and Dallas Glenn's Pro Stock mastery keeping the points chase white-hot heading into the Pomona finale. Joe, straight from the announcing booth, spills exclusive nuggets on the side-by-side showdowns, the Mission Foods countdown drama, and bold predictions for who'll hoist the Wally in the season-ender. Expect unfiltered takes on the nitro flameouts, Pro Mod madness, and why Vegas always saves its wildest cards for last. From F1's global sprint to IndyCar's oval assaults, the Ignition squad doesn't miss a beat—tossing in WFO Fantasy updates, Troy's Big Money Minute, and enough bench-racing banter to fuel your commute. No scripts, no BS, just raw passion for everything that goes fast. Download now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you rev your engine—because in the WFO Universe, the checkered flag waits for no one. WFO!

On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast Powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon joins the show to break down the championship battles in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series categories and Josh Hart comes on to talk about his future at John Force Racing, dominating the headlines and more. Tony Pedregon and host Brian Lohnes take you inside the frantic battles in Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcyle, lay out the path to the big prize in Top Fuel land Funny Car, talk silly season rumors and more in this fast paced conversation. Josh Hart takes us inside his mindset at he closes out his tenure as a Top Fuel team owner and begins the transition to pure Top Fuel driver in 2026. His insights into the process he has embarked on, the business deals that have been in the news and more are revealing and exciting to explore. 2025 has plenty of action left in it but 2026 is already shaping up to be one for the books. This and a whole lot more in this episode of the NHRA Insider!

Three-time NHRA Funny Car Champion Ron Capps joins Kenny and Crash in the Lucas Oil Studio, hoping to steal some SpeedFreaks mojo for his title fight with Austin Prock. The 60-year-old veteran opens up on rebounding from his scary wreck in the Arizona National, to now being in contention for another championship in his 30th season racing in NHRA. He also previews the upcoming race weekend at Las Vegas and the series finale in Pomona.

On this high octane episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast Powered By Speedmaster, Richard Freeman and Spencer Hyde join host Brian Lohnes to take a dive into the drag racing headlines.    Richard Freeman talks all elements of the new Elite Motorsports Top Fuel program. He talks about the acquisition of the team, the acquisition of R&L Carriers as the primary multi-year sponsor, the acquisition of Mike Green to lead it all, and more. This discussion answers a lot of questions about how this whole thing has come together and with such speed. Freeman is wide open with his plans, his vision, and how he plans to do it differently in the Top Fuel ranks. Truly a fascinating look into one of the largest stories of the racing year.    Spencer Hyde has two races left in his rookie season of Nitro Funny Car competition. With multiple final rounds, a number one qualifier, a Mission 2 Fast 2 Tasty win, and loads of round victories, he's a very strong candidate for rookie of the year. Spencer takes us through the highs, the lows, the growth, and the learning that has happened during this first season between the chassis pipes of a flopper.    A high-energy, high-speed episode!

Buckle up for an adrenaline-fueled episode of the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Podcast, where host Joe Castello teams up with his Life's a Drag co-host Elon Werner to deliver a no-holds-barred breakdown of the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals and the electrifying Stampede of Speed event at Texas Motorplex. From heart-pounding Top Fuel showdowns and Funny Car fireworks to the thunderous roars of Pro Stock and the precision of Pro Stock Motorcycle, this dynamic duo dissects every burnout, every pass, and every dramatic finish. Hear exclusive insights on standout performances, surprise upsets, and the strategies that defined the weekend's high-octane action. Whether you're a die-hard drag racing fan or just love the rush of nitro-fueled storytelling, this full debrief is your pit stop for all things NHRA. Tune in now—because in drag racing, every tenth of a second counts!

Funny Car pilot Alexis DeJoria join the Lucas Oil Studio from World Wide Technology raceway to break down her first season with JCM Racing and evolution as a driver and team with four races left in the 2025 season. She also reminisces with Kenny and Crash about her various tequila-filled visits into the Freak Nation, as SpeedFreaks celebrates 25 years.

Join us for an explosive episode of WFO Radio NHRA Nitro as we dive deep into the thunderous action from the NAPA NHRA Midwest Nationals at Worldwide Technology Raceway near St. Louis! This can't-miss livestream and podcast drops [insert date/time] on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms, hosted by the one and only Joe Castello. Fresh off their triumphs, we're bringing you exclusive sit-downs with the weekend's nitro-fueled victors: Funny Car champ Matt Hagan: Hear the Dodge Hellcat king break down his razor-sharp strategy and blistering final-round pass that sealed the deal. Pro Stock powerhouse Greg Anderson: The HendrickCars.com driver spills on his flawless reaction times and how he outgunned the field for another epic win. Pro Stock Motorcycle sensation Gaige Herrera: The young gun revs up the details on his lightning-fast launches and what it took to dominate the two-wheel warriors. NHRA's own Jason Galvin jumps in alongside Joe to unpack the wildest moments of the event—from heart-stopping close calls to record-shattering runs that had the St. Louis crowd roaring. Bonus on-location scoop: We're rolling out a special trackside interview with Mountain Motor Pro Stock winner and champion John DeFlorian, fresh from his championship-clinching glory. Get the unfiltered vibe straight from the pits on what makes this class so brutally addictive. Whether you're a die-hard drag racing fan or just love high-octane stories, this is your front-row seat to the NHRA's hottest takeaways. Don't miss the burnout—like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell now! 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

#NHRA #DragRacing #NHRAresults Drag racing fans, get ready for an explosive WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Livestream! Join host Joe Castello as he welcomes special guest Jason Galvin from NHRA to unpack the thrilling results from the 2025 NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals—the first-ever 4-wide playoff race in NHRA history, held at zMAX Dragway. This electrifying Countdown to the Championship showdown saw three champions make history with unforgettable performances. Funny Car phenom Austin Prock roared to victory in his Cornwell Quality Tools Chevrolet SS, clocking a stunning 3.912 seconds at 332.43 mph to outrun Matt Hagan, Chad Green, and Dan Wilkerson, securing his eighth win of 2025 and a perfect sweep of all three 4-wide races. Pro Stock star Dallas Glenn kept his playoff dominance alive, piloting his RAD Torque Systems Chevrolet Camaro to a 6.554-second pass at 209.95 mph, outpacing Greg Anderson, Erica Enders, and Aaron Stanfield to tighten his grip on the points lead. Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Richard Gadson clinched his first playoff win, charging his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki to a 6.803 at 199.55 mph to best Matt Smith, Angie Smith, and Jianna Evaristo, vaulting to the top of the points. Joe and Jason will recap the heart-pounding action, from the chaotic 4-wide starts to the nail-biting finals, and answer your questions from the WFO community. Got thoughts on Prock's sweep, Glenn's consistency, Gadson's breakthrough, or the playoff picture? Drop them in the chat with #WFOxNHRA! Plus, look ahead to the NHRA Midwest Nationals (September 26-28) at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois. Joe and Jason will preview the battles to watch, track conditions, and how these Carolina winners are prepping for the next playoff fight. Catch the livestream on the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro platform—follow @WFORadio on X for the podcast drop time. Join the nitro-charged conversation and get ready for more playoff intensity! 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

Alexis DeJoria started the NHRA Funny Car season in a brand-new environment with new people, resources, and cars around her. But as the NHRA Countdown has arrived, DeJoria explains how all the work has the JCM Racing team on the verge of something big; how scary it was to start over at this point in her career; seeing it all come together so quickly; how this compares to other changes in her career; what went into building the team chemistry away from the racetrack; what each side wants from the other; the amount of fun she's had this year; outlook on the Countdown and realistic expectations; having three straight races to start the postseason; having a four-wide race in the Countdown for the first time; chasing a championship before the end of her career; the evolution of the Funny Car class and competition; hopes to end the season.    Original music created by Tony Monge. Follow me here: https://linktr.ee/kellycrandall  PRE-ORDER: NASCAR Race Day Eats https://insighteditions.com/products/nascar-race-day-eats  Alexis DeJoria feature story: https://racer.com/2021/07/27/insight-dejorias-second-act

Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled episode of WFO Radio NHRA Nitro, live streaming and podcasting the ultimate post-race debrief from the legendary Cornwell Tools U.S. Nationals—the biggest drag race on the planet, where the stars of NHRA drag racing claimed glory and massive paydays! Fresh off their historic victories at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, join host Joe Castello as he sits down with the winning trio who dominated the 2025 edition, a race that shattered records and drew record-breaking ratings on Fox TV. First up, Austin Prock in Funny Car for John Force Racing, who didn't just win the Nationals—he clinched the regular season championship with a jaw-dropping performance, securing a payday that cements his legacy in the Force dynasty. Hear Austin break down his electrifying path to the winner's circle, from intense qualifying battles to that championship-clinching final pass that left the competition in the dust. Then, strap in with Justin Ashley in Top Fuel, the drag racing phenom who lit up the track with one of the lowest average reaction times in history—clocking starts so quick they blurred the line between human precision and machine perfection. Justin opens up about his relentless journey to U.S. Nationals triumph, sharing the high-stakes strategy, family legacy, and split-second decisions that propelled him to victory. And don't miss Gaige Herrera in Pro Stock Motorcycle, the two-wheel wizard who edged out the field in a heart-stopping final round by a razor-thin .003 reaction time—proving why he's the undisputed king of the bikes. Gaige recounts his wild ride to the top, from tuning tweaks under pressure to that unforgettable burnout that sealed his place in Nationals lore. NHRA's own Jason Galvin joins Joe Castello for a can't-miss recap of the entire event—the upsets, the burns, the records smashed, and the electric atmosphere that made this year's Nationals a Fox TV ratings juggernaut. Plus, gear up for the playoffs: They'll preview the explosive Nitro Fish NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, PA—the kickoff to the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, where these winners and the entire nitro field chase the world title! Whether you're a die-hard drag fan or just tuning in for the thrill, this WFO Radio NHRA Nitro livestream and podcast delivers the inside scoop, raw emotion, and non-stop excitement. Stream it live or catch the pod—rev your engines now! 🎙️🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

A new tower, testing mishaps, countdown controversy, teams that are fast when it's cold and teams that are cold when it's fast, this episode has it all. Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to talk about all aspects of the 2025 Cornwell Quality Tools US Nationals and it's a banger of a chat.    From the interesting situation of Brayden Davis in Pro Stock Motorcycle, the relentless stomping domination of Greg Anderson and Dallas Glenn in Pro Stock, who can challenge Austin Prock in Funny Car, and why Doug Kalitta may win the regular season Top Fuel championship, this one has all the elements on tap. The conversation is lively, the debate informed, and the excitement for the greatest drag race of them all is off the charts. Listen and enjoy! 

Tune in to this week's WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Results Show as host Joe Castello breaks down the electrifying action from the 43rd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway! Joining Joe are Funny Car champion Austin Prock, who powered his Cornwell Quality Tools Chevrolet SS to a commanding victory over J.R. Todd with a blistering 3.907-second run at 321.50 mph, and Pro Stock victor Greg Anderson, who dominated the weekend by defeating teammate Dallas Glenn in a thrilling final with a 6.551 at 206.86 mph in his HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro. Prock, the reigning Funny Car world champ, solidified his points lead and is poised to clinch the regular-season championship, while Anderson's flawless performance marked his fifth win of 2025 and his first at Brainerd since 2011. NHRA's Jason Galvin also joins the show for an in-depth recap of the Brainerd results and a preview of the prestigious 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, set for Aug. 27-Sept. 1 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Don't miss the insights, analysis, and excitement as we gear up for the biggest drag race of the year 🎙️🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

I had Cole Prentice on to discuss the 1991 movie 'Van Gogh'. Hell yeah.

On this Funny Car edition of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Dan Wilkerson and Ron Capps to discuss the stories of their respective seasons and where they are headed on the back stretch of 2025. Wilkerson documents the battle he has faced in recent weeks with engine explosions, broken parts, and tight timelines while Capps reviews the season and talks about the evolution of a tune-up that has him vying for what could be a runner up regular season finish.    Both of these drivers have great stories, insights, and information on the inner-workings of their teams, the sometimes chaotic nature of professional drag racing, and the strategies needed both with the wrenches and in the driver's seat to make it work.   Two great conversations, breaking news and more!

Join us for an EXPLOSIVE livestream on WFO Radio as we dive into the heart-pounding action of the 2025 NHRA DENSO Sonoma Nationals! This historic event at Sonoma Raceway delivered the FASTEST side-by-side run in NHRA history by John Force Racing's Brittany Force at a jaw-dropping 343.16 mph! We're bringing you exclusive interviews with the biggest stars from the 12th stop of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, plus insider insights from the drag racing world! Featured Guests: Austin Prock, the reigning Funny Car champ, who scorched the track with a 340.90 mph pass and clinched his 5th win of 2025! Hear how he dominated the field and made history. Greg & Aaron Stanfield, the father-son Pro Stock duo, who battled it out in an emotional final round. Greg edged out Aaron for his first Pro Stock win since 2011 – don't miss their heartfelt story! NHRA's Jason Galvin joins WFO host Joe Castello, both fresh from Sonoma, to break down every thrilling moment of this record-setting weekend. Bobby Bennett from Competition Plus drops in to tease his upcoming Legends feature, packed with drag racing history and untold stories! Why You Can't Miss This: From Brittany Force's world-record Top Fuel run to Austin Prock's Funny Car dominance and the Stanfield family showdown, we're unpacking all the drama, speed, and excitement from Sonoma Raceway. Joe Castello will share exclusive behind-the-scenes details from one of NHRA's premier events! When: Today, Tuesday 1 pm ET Streaming LIVE on YouTube, Facebook, and X – hit that notification bell to join the action! Get Involved: Drop your questions in the live chat for Joe and the guests, share your favorite Sonoma moments, and let's talk drag racing! Subscribe, Like, & Share to join the WFO Radio community and never miss an episode. Tag your racing buddies and let's get LOUD about NHRA Drag Racing! #NHRA #SonomaNats #DragRacing #WFORadio #NHRAresults 🎙️🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

#NHRA #DragRacing #Fastcars Get ready for an electrifying WFO Radio livestream hosted by Joe Castello, as he previews the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, happening July 18-20, 2025! This high-octane episode features special guests Matt Hartford, a standout Pro Stock driver fresh off his GETTRX Pro Stock All-Star Callout win, and Funny Car rookie Dylan Winefsky, bringing fresh energy to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Join Joe as he dives into the excitement of the upcoming event, kicking off the NHRA's Western Swing with nitro-fueled action, including Friday night qualifying under the lights and the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge. Expect in-depth race insights, driver interviews, and Joe's signature motorsports passion, all set against the thrilling backdrop of Pacific Raceways. Tune in to WFO Radio on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform to catch the action and get pumped for one of the most exhilarating weekends in NHRA's 36-year history at this iconic venue! 🎙️🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications!

#nhra #dragracing #nhraresults Get ready for an electrifying episode of WFO Radio NHRA Nitro, streaming live with host Joe Castello! Fresh off their thrilling victories at the 2025 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series winners Austin Prock (Funny Car), Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), Cory Reed (Pro Stock), and John Hall (Pro Stock Motorcycle) join the show to share the inside scoop on their triumphant runs at Summit Motorsports Park. Hear firsthand about Prock's back-to-back Funny Car dominance, Ashley's holeshot heroics, Reed's emotional first Pro Stock win, and Hall's long-awaited return to the winner's circle after 12 years! Plus, NHRA announcer Jason Galvin teams up with Joe for an action-packed recap, diving deep into the weekend's hottest storylines, from intense rivalries to trackside drama. Don't miss this high-octane conversation packed with insights, passion, and the raw energy of NHRA drag racing—tune in live to join the WFO Universe and feel the nitro-fueled excitement! 🎙️🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Chris King, the Chicago firefighter who has battled his way into the NHRA Funny Car ranks and will attempt to qualify with 20 other drivers in Norwalk. The conversation with King starts off with the wild story of him having to act to save his neighbor's life just before the interview and ranges through the growth, challenges, ups, downs, and memorable moments of funny car racing.   King is the second half of the show. A monologue style recap of the Virginia Nationals starts the show and host Lohnes goes into all of the classes, the controversial Top Fuel winner situation, and all the factors he learned about all of it.    This one will get you primed for the action this coming weekend in Norwalk!

#NHRA #dragracing #nhrainterviews Get ready for an explosive episode of WFO Radio NHRA Nitro! Join host Joe Castello for a thrilling livestream and podcast featuring Bristol Top Fuel race winner and four-time world champ Steve Torrence, who breaks down his victory and shares his mindset heading into the American Rebel Light Beer Virginia Nationals. Then, SCAG Funny Car driver Daniel Wilkerson takes you inside the cockpit, dishing on the adrenaline-pumping experience of piloting his Funny Car and offering a preview of the upcoming Richmond showdown. Packed with raw insights, race recaps, and bold predictions, this episode is a must for NHRA fans! Tune in live, catch the podcast, and subscribe now to WFO Radio on your favorite platform to never miss the nitro-fueled action! 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

#NHRA #DragRacing #NHRAresults Get ready for a high-octane episode of WFO Radio NHRA Nitro! Host Joe Castello breaks down the thrilling 2025 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway, joined by NHRA announcer Jason Galvin for an electrifying event recap. Fresh off their epic victories, three-time Funny Car world champion Ron Capps and first-time Pro Stock Motorcycle winner Richard Gadson share their stories from the winner's circle. Capps, now Bristol's all-time wins leader with his 77th career victory, discusses snapping a 33-race winless streak and conquering Thunder Valley's tough conditions. Gadson opens up about his emotional holeshot triumph over teammate Gaige Herrera, marking a career-defining moment. Plus, Jason Galvin brings his trackside perspective, diving into the weekend's most dramatic moments and standout performances. Tune in for exclusive driver interviews, expert analysis, and behind-the-scenes insights from the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Don't miss this action-packed recap! 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, JR Todd joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about his big victory in Epping, New Hampshire and how it all came together. The conversation with Todd follows a recap of the action from the New England Nationals which was historic by any measure.    Also included in this episode is a look forward to the SuperGrip Thunder Valley Nationals this coming weekend and an update on all the breaking news from the nitro Funny Car debut of Julie Naatas, adjustments made to the NHRAonFOX television schedule for the remainder of the season, and more.    An updated and upgraded drag strip awaits the most powerful racing machines in the world this weekend and there's plenty to talk about! 

🚗💨 WFO Radio NHRA Nitro: EXCLUSIVE with New England Nationals Winners! 🏁🔥 Join host Joe Castello for an electrifying episode featuring Brittany Force, who dominated Tony Stewart in the Top Fuel final, hitting over 340 MPH TWICE! 🏆 Hear from J.R. Todd, celebrating his first Funny Car win with new crew chiefs Dickie Venables and Jon Oberhofer, and Greg Anderson, who clinched his 109th career win in Pro Stock against Erica Enders. 🗣️ NHRA race announcer Jason Galvin joins Joe for a thrilling recap of the NHRA New England Nationals and a preview of the Supergrip Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. Don't miss the nitro-charged action! 🎙️🔊 #NHRA #DragRacing #BrittanyForce #JRTodd #GregAnderson #NewEnglandNationals #NHRANitro #WFORadio #Podcast #Racing #SupergripThunderValley 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Jack Beckman the Funny Car winner from the Gerber Collision and Glass Rt 66 Nationals presented by Peak as well as Chicagoland's favorite Top Fuel son, T.J. Zizzo. The two guys take us deep inside a race weekend that will long live in the lore of NHRA history.    Incredible weather conditions from high winds to the first actual dust storm in Illinois for 91 years had racers on their toes. The teams that best navigated the conditions won the race and Beckman takes us all on a weekend trip through a topsy-turvy battle he and his team faced.    T.J. Zizzo was eliminated in the first round but it's still amazing to hear how his part time team dealt with the wild weather everyone was handed at Rt 66 Raceway. He takes us through their approach, goals, and what they learned.    A great show about an exceptional race!