Podcasts about Late model

On this Thursday we'll talk a big $100,000 score for a young driver, some interesting entries and driver stuff around High Limit at Skagit, what to watch this weekend, and an important player in the sprint car free agency game who's name keeps coming up.

Jason Meyers sets All Star lineup to finish High Limit sprint car season, Spencer Bayston's schedule filling up, is Paul Silva bringing two cars to Calistoga? Plus a Hunt the Front update and more.

Josh Richards' return confirmed. Where was Spencer Bayston. What will Jason Meyers do. Those topics and more today.

Big time free agent drivers, open sprint car seats, and domino effects inbound. We'll talk through a bunch of sprint car silly season scenarios today, including who's looking, what I'm hearing, and what makes sense. Plus Donny Schatz's west coast ride, High Limit in Oregon, and more.

Guests include Cody Koteles, Lernerville Speedway Pro Stock Division Champion; Jaylynn Montgomery, Ohio Thunder IMCA Racesaver Sprint Car Series at Jackson County Speedway winner, Will Thomas, 9 Big Block Modified, Hayden Fausnaught, 20J ProStock and Late Model drivers Alex Ferree, Dave Stamm, Ryan Montgomery and Mason Zeigler. Marion Center Speedway Champion Kenny Schaltenbrand, Jared Miley, Anthony Fama Strictly Champion at Marion Center. For more information go to rappinonracin.com

Corey Day in Steve Kinser territory, RTJ vs Chris Madden bubbles up again, Sheldon Haudenschild puts a red flag on his car to make sure he gets noticed, Josh Richards rumors, and much more today.

The Gold Cup is here, Cade Dillard apologizes and will be racing this weekend, even more Donny Schatz related news, what car will Cory Hedgecock be driving, and a whole lot more today.

Today on the show, a bunch of sprint car odds and ends including the Outlaws at Mississippi Thunder, the Donny Schatz/TSR number situation, and notes on Kerry Madsen and Justin Sanders. We'll also talk Hunt the Front's future, and some interesting rumblings on where we could see them in 2026.

You could tell it was Back to School Week as the end of the Sportsman race at New Smyrna felt like being at recess in Middle School! Plus, we had Late Models trying to take off like the were in Cape Canaveral! Needless to say, we cover all the wild action from New Smyrna Speedway This week.We also cover the great racing action from the Richmond Speedway as the Nascar Cup race was very compelling from start to finish and the Playoff bubble has burst again heading into Daytona!Sorry for the unexpected week off, but this show will more than make up for it!! Enjoy!

Lucas responds to the Cade Dillard, Garrett Alberson incident with a big suspension; we'll talk Donny Schatz's near future and why he's got a big incentive to find more rides; plus we'll talk World of Outlaws and Super DIRTcar Series.

Episode 150 is here and Jody Freeman is back on the scene following his trip to Bermuda. Jody gives his details about Bermuda while Julian made a trip to Richmond Raceway this weekend for the NASCAR Triple Header Weekend and reminds us to stay hydrated!Brandon Butler was a former ARCA Menards East (Then Busch North Series) Rookie of the year when the tour was nearly at its peak in popularity. He was hoping to make his mark in the Truck and Busch Series but only was able to make a handful of starts before moving back to Late Model Stocks where he achieved his greatest success. Brandon is our guest this week and he details how he got his start in racing & his historic 2001 season where won 24 races & track championships at South Boston Speedway and South Hampton Speedway. This would earn him the 2001 NASCAR Atlantic Seaboard Championship but he also details rules prevented him from being a potential national champion. Butler has transitioned to being the crew chief for CARS Tour star Mini Tyrrell and he tells which NASCAR Superstar Mini reminds him of. Jason Garwood won the Outlaw 4 Feature at Franklin County Raceway over the weekend but that's the not the only place he has won recently. He has a Front Wheel Drive win at his home track of Tri County Speedway in Granite Falls NC. Garwood joins us to tell us how he obtained the racing bug, growing up near North Wilkesboro Speedway, stepping away from the sport, returning in time for Race Track Revival and much more!Landen Lewis has taken criticism for his role in the accident in the closing laps of the zMAX CARS Tour Throwback Classic at Hickory two weeks ago. He aimed to silence most of those critics by winning this past weekend at Anderson. We discuss the steps he has taken recently from our observations including a clean battle with Jared Fryar, the points battle becoming closer, Landon Huffman's strong run, Parker Eatmon's top ten following not making the field and the track coming apart.Luke Baldwin rebounded from disappointment at Hickory and a disappointing finish at Richmond in the modifieds on Thursday to win the Pro Late Model event on Saturday. We discuss whether his career path takes him to do more modifieds or more Late Models or NASCAR full body vehicles?We discuss the recent news involving the return of racing at Oak Level Raceway, the sale of Lonesome Pine Speedway and possible return of Pulaski County Motorsports Park (Motor Mile). Austin Dillon's win at Richmond can't be denied this year. He earned that one and he also earned himself a playoff spot. We discuss the Cookout 400 and set the stage for the regular season finale at Daytona on Saturday. We predict who's in and who among the group is left standing outside the playoff bubble. We also try to make sense of the Bowman Gray controversies and preview some of the weekend events throughout the region, Daytona and more

Should crates and 360s be allowed to run with supers and 410s? We'll dive into that today. Plus Sunday racing, and news and notes on Max McLaughlin, the Heidbreder sprint car, Tye Wolfgang, Robert Ballou, and more.

It figures that the one week I take off, things go crazy. Today on the show we'll react to Ryan Timms' Knoxville Nationals score, Spencer Bayston and Jason Meyers splitting, more on Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart, Garrett Alberson versus Cade Dillard, late model silly season stuff, and a lot more.

The Bay Window Volkswagen Bus — affectionately (and sometimes not so affectionately) known as the Fat Chick, Late Model, Round Window, or Big Boy — covers the iconic 1968–1979 VW Bus era. It was the successor to the legendary split-window Bus, made famous on TV shows like Eight Is Enough, and while some purists dismissed it at first, others saw its potential and fell in love. In this episode, we look into the culture, history, and revival of these late-model Type 2 buses with Craig Gonzales (AKA Bay Window Mafia)  a true champion of the Bay Window scene. Craig's passion for slammed, stylish late bays led him to create an Instagram page that exploded almost overnight, feeding the community's hunger for photos, inspiration, and connection. He's especially fond of early bays (1968–1971) — from high-roof postals to deluxe models — but appreciates every version in the lineup. We break down the key differences between early, mid, and late bay windows, explore their evolution, and talk about how Craig puts his own spin on styling them. Whether it's cruising into a split-bus-heavy show and turning heads, or highlighting the unique character of the 68–79 VW Bus, Craig proves that bay windows are every bit as cool as their predecessors. If you're a vintage Volkswagen enthusiast, a classic VW bus collector, or just curious about the growing new generation of bay window fans, this episode is packed with insights, stories, and plenty of VW bus love.   Check out Craigs Socials Here www.letstalkdubs.com www.vwtrendsmagazine.com www.rosswulf.com Use code LTD10 for 10%off Buy ICON pistons here  https://www.thepunkrockmuseum.com  

Dirt late model driver and chassis builder Austin Kirkpatrick talks his AK Racecars business, designing and building dirt late models, competing in a crowded space, and more.

Emergency Daily show! Ten time World of Outlaws champion Donny Schatz has been released by Tony Stewart Racing!

It's Knoxville Nationals Saturday, and we'll talk who locked in from Friday, preview tonight's racing, and a possible reason why Donny Schatz looked pretty good last night. We'll also hit on the North South 100 and Friday race results.

Kyle Larson strikes again, Brian Brown injured, we'll talk who's locked in for Saturday, and a lot more from the Knoxville Nationals. Plus Thursday race results, and a bunch of dirt late model notes from the North South 100.

We'll go deep on night one of the Knoxville Nationals, including a breakthrough win, disasters, big comebacks, and more. We'll also preview night two, and get you ready for the North South 100.

It's Knoxville Nationals time, and today we'll talk format, the first prelim night, who to watch, who's got pressure on them, and more. Plus we'll react to some of the special Nationals paint schemes, there's news about injured driver Tyler Courtney, and a lot more.

Today on the show we'll talk Front Row Challenge and Kyle Larson's dominance. But then things will take a strange and winding turn. We're going down a rabbit hole today that involves a sprint car aerodynamics piece, Larson, Paul Silva, Rico Abreu and Ricky Warner.

A bunch of news and notes from around Knoxville today, including what some free agent crew chiefs are doing this week, should we take James McFadden seriously as a Nationals threat, who was absent last night from the Cappy, plus we'll talk Longhorn's new shocks and who might be using them. All that and more.

We've got sprint car news, including crew chief and driver changes, plus we'll talk a lot of weekend dirt racing, and is this finally Rico Abreu's year at Knoxville?

On this episode, everything you need to know about the big Saturday Kasey Kahne Racing news, including all the details, what's next, and what it means going forward.

Today we'll dive into the 360 Nationals field, including subs and some drivers returning after injuries. Plus we got a close up look at Tyler Courtney's crashed car from Eldora and we'll point out a few things there. Those things and a lot more today.

Send us a textThe heart and soul of local racing lies in its family legacies, and few families embody this spirit more than the Van Averys. In this candid and heartfelt conversation, Jesse Van Avery Sr. and his son Jesse Jr. open up about their multi-generational racing journey at Galesburg Speedway and beyond.Jesse Sr. shares how he practically grew up at the track, watching his father race before eventually sliding behind the wheel himself in the mid-90s. Now competing in Street Stocks after years in Late Models, he's currently leading the points championship – a first in his decades-long career. Meanwhile, Jesse Jr. recounts his introduction to racing at 15 when a local racer let him hot lap a front-wheel drive, sparking a passion that has now spanned nearly a decade across multiple racing classes.The conversation takes a poignant turn as they discuss the recent loss of Adam Van Avery – Jesse's brother and Little Jesse's uncle – a talented driver beloved throughout the Michigan racing community. With gentle humor, they share how Adam was nicknamed "Jeff Gordon" at their race shop because he'd simply "show up on Saturday, put on a helmet, and drive the wheels off the car" while everyone else handled the wrenching. In tribute, all the Van Avery cars now sport purple paint schemes and the number 2, creating a unified "Purple Deuce" team identity.This weekend features the Adam Van Avery Memorial Race at Galesburg Speedway, offering $2,222 to win plus a mystery position $1,000 bonus from Snyder's Lawn Care. Coinciding with the track's autograph night and backpack giveaway, the event promises to celebrate Adam's memory with the racing community that has embraced the Van Averys as family.Join us trackside this Saturday as we honor a racing legacy while creating new memories in the sport that binds generations together. The Van Avery story reminds us that in racing, the trophies may collect dust, but the family bonds forged in the pits and on the track last forever.Support the showFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/womensmotorsportsnetworkandpodcast INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/womensmotorsportsnetwork/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarussell/ TIKTOK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarussell/ X: https://x.com/IWMANation FACEBOOK Personal Page: https://www.facebook.com/melinda.ann.russell

Robert Ballou is always good for a spicy quote, a World of Outlaws team is looking for a new crew chief, and an update on who's currently got Rocket XR2s, with more showing up soon.

USAC suspends a driver and team over a failed tire test, and we've got the details today. Also, the list of injured dirt racers grows with Stewart Friesen's ugly modified crash last night, Monday racing results and what's coming up.

More today on Justin Sanders replacing Aaron Reutzel, what this means for NARC, and Reutzel's timeline for return. Plus Rocket officially reveals new chassis name and starts shipping the new design, another sprint car driver hurt, a line of silly season dominoes stops falling, and more.

The 36th Annual Jook George Memorial Steel City Classic became one of the most unforgettable shows in event history. Mother Nature gave just enough grace for the track to almost pack in a full night of action: drivers from five states, qualifying, five heat races, a six-lap dash, two B-Mains, and four features, one of which was postponed for another day. Christian Schneider from Pittsburgh, picked the perfect time to strike. When the field bunched up early in the main, Schneider pounced. He took the lead and never looked back, holding off every challenge for green-flag laps. When the checkers waved, Schneider had claimed the biggest win of his career, and he did it in front of a hometown crowd on one of the biggest nights of the season. Before the skies closed in, the story behind the night's biggest win started long before the green. Thirty-nine Late Models entered the pits, all with eyes on the $6,010 payday and a spot in Steel City history. Special thanks to Brandon Lochwich for all his hard work putting the race together. Brandon Burgoon set the tone early with a 19.594 in qualifying to earn Fast Time. Guests for today's show includes announcer Brian Spade, Schneider, Joe Martin and Wonderling High Limit runner up at Lernerville Sye Lynch, Sprint Car Driver Brandon Spithaler and Late Model Driver Brandon Burgoon.      

A late night, emotional win at Fairbury for Brian Shirley. Aaron Reutzel will be out for a while after that Eldora injury, and I've got some insight on who could fill in. We'll also talk weekend dirt racing results, and a wild scene at Farmington Empire as two B-Mod drivers throw hands for $50.

This sudden bad blood between Kyle Larson and David Gravel is adding just a little bit of unexpected spice to the biggest part of the sprint car season, and this story isn't going to go away. We'll talk about it, plus Danny Dietrich mad, the PDC is here, and a lot more.

High Limit's next in line can't capitalize on championship contender absences, and we'll touch on this medical provisional situation. KCP gets their guy to replace Gio Scelzi, and a lot more news and notes today.

A lot has happened in the last 24 hours, including race plans for injured drivers, there are silly season updates, a late model driver faces a lengthy ban, and more. We'll update you today on everything you need to know.

Episode 146 is on the scene as we review the Hampton Heat from Langley Speedway. We are joined by the winner of the event Matt Waltz. Waltz tells about what this means to his career and the amount of sleep he has received since Sunday morning. He also describes how this weekend was big for his team as he had a point to prove and if his reputation had taken a hit after South Boston. Waltz addresses the disqualification after the Thunder Road 200 and details the process that led to it and if Matt could have appealed the ruling. Dillon Harville has claimed two victories in Late Model competition at Ace Speedway this season including one of the twin races last time out back on July 12th. Harville is our guest this week and the former Limited Late Model Track champion discusses his background in racing, racing during the 2020 Covid 19 Pandemic and making the major news because of it, how difficult the transition is from Limiteds to Late Models are, fishing, family and how long he has to take off from racing to prepare for one big race at Martinsville. Julian and Jody compare chicken places and pump the brakes/hit the gas on whether Denny Hamilin can get over the 60 win mark before the end of the season. Also up for discussion this week was the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour doubleheader at Monadnock, whether Patrick Emerling should be upset at how he was raced during both events, Caden Kvapil adding his name to the list of Late Model winners at Hickory Motor Speedway for JR Motorsports at the Jack Ingram Memorial, Jimmy Mullins collecting the Super Street bounty at Franklin County, NASCAR's decision to not cancel the race at Dover, 23X1 and Front Row Motorsports being open cars and how NASCAR made rule changes to keep them racing, our Bowman Gray  update for the week, if Ty Dillon can win the Mid Season Challenge as the 32 seed, preview the upcoming weekend at Indianapolis, IRP, short track spotlight and more!

Rocket recently rolled out a new chassis design for Brandon Sheppard, but Mark Richards isn't too thrilled with all the comparisons that have been made. Plus we'll talk issues at Huset's, James McFadden's new engine, and more.

Friday night at Lernerville Speedway the full line up of Fab4 Racing took center stage with the return of the Late Models after a one-week hiatus. A tricky and technical surface awaited drivers as they made their way to the speedway as a good deal of cushion developed throughout the night, putting an emphasis on adjustments with the cars and preferred racing lines. AJ Flick visited Victory Lane for the first time in 2025 on Friday night in Sprint Car action with Garrett Krummert hitting pay dirt for the first time this season with his feature victory with the Block Modifieds. Michael Norris was the class of the field in the  Late Model main event and Cody Koteles topped the 17 car Pro stock field for his second win in a row. Pittsburgh John Mollick RUSH Sprints, Steven Shelpman won the Willie White Memorial, Brandon Burgoon won in RUSH Late Models, Nick Timberlake 4 Cylinders,     Michaels Mercer raceway was able to get in 3/4 of the program as the final feature of the night for the mini stocks was rained out. Rex King Jr. picked up his 11th Mercer modified win in the BRP modified tour race capturing $3000; Vivian Jones her second RaceSaver 305 sprint feature of the year; veteran Billy Adams ended a long dry spell by picking up his first win in the DIRT 602 crate sportsman feature since 2021; the mini stock feature was rained out and will be run first next week. For more information go to rappinonracin.com  

It's been a crazy last few days in dirt racing, and we'll begin to unravel all of it today. We're talking Anthony Macri's Kings Royal score, an ugly week at Eldora, David Gravel vs. Kyle Larson, and Bob Gardner completely losing his mind in a heat race at Farmer City.

Who's up for a little bonus Daily show action? Today we'll dive into the Gio Scelzi situation and what certainly looks like it could be the kickoff to a busy summer of musical sprint car chairs. We'll also talk High Limit at Eldora, Thursday winners, and more.

It was a wild night at Eldora, with some big crashes and some wild racing, but a lot of the talk is centered on the High Limit disqualification of World of Outlaws championship leader David Gravel. We'll get into all of it today and more.

Sometimes sprint car racing is great. Other times it can really suck. We'll talk about that today, plus a race that nobody seemed to want to win, heavyweights going at it with Lucas, and a lot more.

Cole Macedo steals some High Limit money, and then promptly crashed. Mike Marlar continues car swapping, McKay Wenger makes a change, Ricky Thornton Jr. races a lot, and more today.

An update today on the Kyle Beard DQ, Justin Peck and Mike Marlar make swaps, Clay Harris was moments away from falling off the Lucas tour, and more.

Hall of famer Billy Moyer was handed a late model win on Friday because of a DQ, but the series didn't tell us why. We'll dig in on that today and what I've been told about the situation, plus we'll talk weekend racing and more.

On this Thursday, we'll hurt some feelings and talk who the two best sprint car drivers in the country are. That's part of a five-pack of storylines we'll get into coming out of the summer break, which also includes a look at the High Limit title fight, and who do you think wins a race first, Tanner Thorson or Donny Schatz?

Hunt the Front announces penalties over the Michael Page-Cory Hedgecock kerfuffle, Pennsylvania tracks back Port Royal over the Taylor Farlling suspension, and also ban the driver, plus new for Jimmy Owens and Tuesday racing results.

Port Royal Speedway announces a big penalty against a late model competitor and sends a message in the process. We'll go through the details, plus the past history between the drivers involved that led into the incident. We'll also talk Tuesday racing and more.

Brandon Sheppard was fast this past weekend with Lucas, and he did it in a new Rocket design. We'll talk about at least a few of the updates, plus Austin Kirkpatrick's AK Racecars is open for business, Lucas Lee and Tyler Erb both win but were not happy, and a more today.

Nick Hoffman takes a beating, Jonathan Davenport DQ'd, Donny Schatz goes testing but not with Tony Stewart Racing, Cory Hedgecock vs. Michael Page, and a whole lot more today.

Today on the show, we'll talk about Port Royal, but more importantly, what I think is maybe the dumbest problem in sprint car racing.