Podcasts about Late model

Two surprising ride changes to talk about today, including one in both sprint cars and late models. Plus we'll talk more High Limit franchise stuff, and their plans to try and draw more big names.

Tonight Hunter Wright came to the ARYLCO Studio. He talked about his 2025 championship at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway and even brought NFS Hall of Famer Mr. Wayne Day.The crew also talked about race tracks that have closed, as well as ones that are coming back. Tune in!

We know publicly which series Sheldon Haudenschild will be with even if he hasn't yet announced his team. We'll talk about that, plus Mansfield's schedule, Cody Overton's weird silly season week, Sunday race results, and more.

It might have been one of the last dirt racing weekends of the season, but it certainly didn't lack for storylines. We'll talk rules interpretations, helmet throws, season-long frustration, bad sliders, and a lot more.

Brad Sweet, Kyle Larson, and their High Limit sprint car series releases more franchise information, payouts, and what the path and payouts would be for teams looking to get a franchise in the future. These numbers will certainly make a lot of sprint car teams ponder their futures. We'll dive in today, share the details, talk the Jason Meyers franchise sale, and more.

What defines a national racing series? That was the question posed today by one media member with regard to the World of Outlaws going or not going to California. We'll talk through the situation today, and I'll share why all the reactions to the question were a bit moot. Plus World Racing Group CEO Brian Carter talks the state of sprint cars, and we'll update the Barry Braun, XR saga.

It's been a busy day in dirt racing, and we'll dive in today on the World of Outlaws late model schedule, Skyline Motorsports' new driver, Cody Overton wasn't unemployed long, Kerry Madsen's new old sprint car ride, and a polarizing figure arrested.

This week we talk about the World Finals which ended the season for the World Outlaws Sprint Cars and Late Models season as well as the Super Dirtcar Series. We also talk about some of the driver announcements and other news from dirt racing.

Coming up, we'll unpack a bunch of the news items that came out of World Finals, including series choices, Donny Schatz's future, ride changes, and more.

A big show today with bunch of closing thoughts after World Finals, plus weekend results, and more context on the Kaiden Manders DQ and what will and won't happen next.

Where are the sprint car ride announcements, why did Sheldon Haudenschild post photos of Alex Bowman, what sprint cars left World Finals and why, why was a sprint car driver DQ'd before a feature event started down under. Those questions answered today and more.

NLRA Late Model #F9, Brandon Fuller and his son, FKA Rookie Gas #09, Rylan Fuller make their Dirty Thursday debuts to break down their 2025 season, and look ahead to 2026!   Check out the Dirty Thursday YouTube channel to access our video archives - https://www.youtube.com/@gfbsdirtythursday   Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – To access to past Dirty Thursday episodes visit https://dirtythursday.podbean.com/ - Help support GFBS at this donation link - https://bit.ly/3vjvzgX #grandforksbestsource #GFBS #NOSA #dirtythursday #dirtracing   #sprints #midwestmodifieds #purestock #streetstock #lightningsprints #latemodels #NLRA

World Finals starts, and we've got a bunch of the storylines to follow, plus that Rumley six showed up with a weird piece on it. We'll also talk Xtreme and USAC midgets, and breaking dirt late model silly season news.

The World of Outlaws will have sprint car rule changes for 2026, and not everyone completely agrees with what's coming. We'll talk through what exactly is changing and why, plus Xtreme Midget results, a question about driver pay and more.

We're reacting today to the 2026 High Limit schedule, addressing silly Kings Royal rumors, talking Mike Marlar's new shock package, and a lot more on a packed Daily show.

One late model driver's $10,000 mistake, things get cowboy up at Charlotte, we'll talk weekend dirt racing winners, and more.

Two interesting sprint car engine developments to talk about today, including what's up with the Ford program, plus a key sprint car player gets involved with an engine builder. Details on that, plus we'll cover off on weekend racing.

We're reacting to breaking sprint car news today with Buch Motorsports hiring their next driver. We'll share the details, plus talk about why this is a good move for everyone involved, including the High Limit sprint car series. Plus a schedule update, regional late model news, and more.

Is Daulton Wilson going to Wells Motorsports for 2026? I have no idea, but we'll connect a lot of internet dots today and let you decide. Plus Spire Motorsports is venturing in dirt racing in a big way, and we'll show you how Gio Scelzi is suddenly connected to the Lakers, the Dodgers, and the Cadillac Formula 1 team.

Episode 160 is on the scene and we welcome the 2025 Carolina Crate Modified Champion Cody Norman to the show. Cody wrapped up his second career Carolina Crate Modified title on Saturday at Orange County Speedway and he discusses the weekend that saw the tour pay tribute to his friend Robbie Brewer. We discuss his season which saw him reel off  4 wins, 8 top 3s, 9 top 5s and one pole in 11 starts, being a third generation racer, preparing for the upcoming North South Shootout, aspirations to run on the SMART Modified Tour and his thoughts on how to grow the Carolina Crate Modified Division. We discuss a wild night at Tri County which featured a photo finish in the South Atlantic Pro Series event that saw Max Reaves defeat Brett Suggs and a controversial Late Model event which saw Thomas Beane's night come to a crashing end also involving Max Reaves eventually giving Graham Hollar the win and Landon Huffman the championship. The Orange Blossom Shootout went to Jared Fryar but the event featured a spirited battle between him, Parker Eatmon and Darren Krantz Jr. We give our take on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour finale and discuss Austin Beers becoming the youngest tour champion in history and what the new schedule announcement for next year means for the overall state of the tour. The Championship Four are all set in the Craftsman Truck, Xfinity and Cup Series for Phoenix this weekend. We discuss the scenarios that will not allow Corey Heim and Connor Zilisch to capitalize with championships during their dominant and historic seasons and who may step up to overtake them. The Cup Series doesn't have a definitive favorite as the championship four is as even as you can get. We discuss if Kyle Larson can win his second Cup or can Chase Briscoe, Denny Hamlin and William Byron win their first. All this plus the latest in short track news and more on DLN!

The World of Outlaws make a schedule addition, and it breaks a six year streak of cooperation. We'll talk through that, plus Cody Sommer goes testing with Nick Hoffman to decide Dome tires, and Hoffman weighs in on the differences between Hoosier and American Racer.

Ashton Winger fails a tire test for the second time in two months, Kasey Kahne signs his next guy to replace Brad Sweet, plus we'll talk other driver news, weekend racing, and more.

Schedule updates today, including a big dirt late model event on the move, plus Kevin Rumley is up to something again with shocks, we'll talk weekend racing and more.

Donny Schatz's future is still very much up in the air, and we'll talk through what his options are today and what I'm hearing. Plus Hunt the Front sells some equipment, and teams get in some laps and testing late in the season.

Today on the show we'll update you on several recent dirt late model ride changes, including one we told you was in the works several weeks ago. We'll also talk Ricky Thornton Jr backed in a winged sprint car, along with what we know about several High Limit team situations for 2026.

Episode 159 is on the scene with 2025 CARS Tour Late Model Champion Landen Lewis. Lewis takes us back to the turning point of his season, the pressures of racing for a title, having his mentor Ron Hornaday on site for his biggest day in racing, bringing a title back to Kevin Harvick Incorporated and being a big brother/mentor to Kevin's son Keelan. When there is a champion there is a runner up. Connor Hall concludes his stint with JR Motorsports with a top five finish in the finale at North Wilkesboro. Hall shares how grateful he is towards Dale Jr and Kelley as he prepares for the next chapter of his racing career.Caden Kvapil and Landon Shane Huffman entertained the Wilkes County crowd with an exciting finish that saw Kvapil join his brother Carson as CARS Tour winners at North Wilkesboro. We spoke to both after their race on Saturday along with Parker Eatmon and Brandon Lopez who got their best career finishes on tour by finishing third and fifth respectively along with Carson Loftin who claimed the Rookie of the year title.Ben Maier's Pro Late Model Championship came without a win this season. Maier reflected on the accomplishment with Jody after the race. We also spoke with Kevin Harvick and Rick Ware  who won the owner's championship in the Late Model and Pro Late Model divisions respectivelyLuke Baldwin is a back to back SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace-O-Matic champion and put a stamp on the season by riding the elevator to victory lane following his win. We spoke with him about this and reviewed the finale on Saturday with comments from the top four finishers and the drivers who fell short of the championship.Dalton Ledbetter won the 2025 Limited Track Championship at ACE Speedway in one of the most competitive divisions in all of the region. Lebetter tells us the difference in transition from running Chargers to the bigger Limited cars and his season overall which saw him win five events despite missing the first race on the schedule this season. We also discuss the weekend from Talladega, preview the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race from Martinsville along with the penultimate races of the season for the Craftsman Truck, Xfinity and Cup Series while reviewing the wild weekend from Talladega. All of this including dubs, short track spotlight and all of the racing news this week on DLN!

Brad Sweet calls it a career, the Stenhouse Marshall ride is officially filled, we'll talk Sunday racing, and more.

Championships were won, feelings were hurt, race cars were bent, and we'll talk about all of it today.

Hoosier exploring changes to sprint car tires and we've got details on a recent quiet test, plus we'll dive into a big championship weekend and more.

A championship on the line tonight, there are still plenty of open sprint car questions for 2026, and what is going on with Bobby Pierce?

Some sprint car names to watch at Trophy Cup, Spencer Bayston's future coming into focus, a cool dirt late model photo, big money down under, and maybe bigger isn't better.

Episode 158 is on the scene and we are feeling some championship fever this week. STAR Super Stock Tour Champion Cody DeMarmels is our guest fresh off winning four races at Hickory Motor Speedway this past weekend. He tells us the story behind each one and how many more Limited races he plans on doing as well as where his trophies go after he wins them.Dustin Rumley clinched his eighth Late Model Stock title at Ace Speedway in North Carolina this past weekend with a win in the season finale. He joins the show this week to reflect on his eight championships, how much late model racing has changed since his first title and comments on the competition at the track and what HC Sellers means to him. Tyler Bush clinched his second straight Mini Stock title this past Saturday at Ace Speedway. He discusses his season overall, which title was harder, attempting to win another track championship this weekend at Caraway and the impact Ronnie Byrd left on his career and personal life. Denny Hamlin claimed his 60th career Cup Series win in Las Vegas on Sunday. We discuss the most emotional win of his career and how this gears him for a potential historic day at Phoenix in two weeks. We discuss where the blame lies in the William Byron and Ty Dillon incident, the spirited battle between Aric Almirola and Connor Zilisch on Saturday and some of the other big stories coming out of Vegas.We breakdown the SMART Modified Tour race from Tri County and set the title for the championship finale at North Wilkesboro.Speaking of setting the table, the CARS Tour wraps up their season at North Wilkesboro on Saturday and we break down all the scenarios of what Landen Lewis and Connor Hall need to do to win their first tour championship. We also break down who has the best chance to ride the elevator in both the Late Model and Pro Late Model division.All of this and so much more this week on DLN!

Kasey Kahne Racing on the hunt for their next sprint car crew chief, and we know one guy isn't taking the job. Plus, the Outlaws make a possibly strategic schedule change, Josh Rice goes racing with a different team, Kyle Bronson has a new car, and more.

Today on the show, I use AI to understand better the chemicals needed to dope tires, we talk tightening championship battles, a weird driver-owner situation and social media, weekend racing and more.

Donny Schatz, Spencer Bayston, Daison Pursley, Emerson Axsom... And there were others. If you had an open ride, would you hire potential, or experience? A discussion on that today, plus we'll sprinkle in ride and silly season news, talk weekend racing and more.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. talks the Kyle Ripper firing after the National Open win, and we'll react to it today. Plus some additional thoughts on the Bobby Pierce penalty from over the weekend, and more.

Today we'll talk Drake Troutman's dirt late model future, including ride and series choice for 2026. Plus I've got some thoughts on the future for the Lucas late model tour, especially around the recent loss of Forrest Lucas. And who do you think is the best sprint car driver in the country without a national tour win?

Win one of the biggest sprint car races on the calendar, and then lose your job just hours later? That happened yesterday and we'll talk about it, plus Tyler Bruening's new dirt late model chassis, an update on an Outlaw rookie, and we say goodbye to Bobby Allen.

The Lucas championship fight is on like Donkey Kong, surprising winners and contenders at the National Open, Bobby Pierce got busted, and a well known sprint car driver to watch during silly season proceedings

It's been a nasty year for sprint car crashes, but one series is using a small device to try and learn and make progress in the area of safety. We'll dive in on that, plus talk National Open, Pittsburgher 100, weekend racing, and more.

Coming up, we'll talk Riley Kreisel's suspension for using his car as a weapon, dirt late model rumors like what exactly is Brandon Overton's future, will streaming services ever release their numbers, and much more on a mailbag edition of the Daily.

We've got sprint car news for days coming up, including late night driver changes, a crew chief in the rumor mill fired, a new Shark on tour, plus USAC busts another team for cheating tires.

Corey and Skip unpack the wild race at Kansas Speedway with a stacked guest lineup: Kyle Larson on his 2025 season, Zane Smith on his first asphalt flip, and Connor Hall on chasing late model glory with JR Motorsports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dirt racing continues to shift and change at a fast pace, and we'll talk about another strategic move today and some of the layers involved. Plus Sunday results, race track news, more silly season stuff, and why cutting trash tires just feels malicious.

Dale Blaney stunned the Outlaws last night, and we'll deep dive the science experiment sprint car he was driving that goes well beyond just a wonky top wing setup. We'll also talk Lucas championship drama, a first time High Limit winner, and a lot more.

The Lucas championship chase starts and one driver has a significant advantage, I've got some dirt late model rumblings to share, we'll talk Kerry Madsen and changes at Tony Stewart Racing that have him going pretty well, plus a silly season update on Justin Peck, weekend racing, and more.

A sprint car team shuttered, the end for another dirt track, and no, this modified isn't AI generated, it's a real car that we'll talk about today.

Anthony Macri sidelined, we'll predict High Limit and World of Outlaws drivers and teams for 2026, update the Mike Marlar chassis situation, and more.

Mike Marlar could be chassis swapping again, Mansfield gets it's first big touring race, we'll update some injured driver situations, empty seats at Knoxville, and more.

Big show today, a lot of ground to cover, including wild finishes, big crashes, one driver telling boo-birds to suck it, and we'll sprinkle in some silly season updates and a lot more.