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This week we talk all things ARCA as Tristan McKee stops by fresh off of claiming the 2026 ARCA East championship! We then preview the biggest Late Model race of the year at martinsville speedway with Lee Pulliam!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lap confusion leads to a bad beat, Sheldon Haudenschild has had enough, Tanner Thorson is back on top, and a lot more from the last few days in dirt racing. We'll get into all of that and more on this edition of DIRTRACKR Daily presented by Horsepower Hydration. I've also got a big update on this DIRTRACKR project as a whole, so stay tuned until the end of the episode for that.

NLRA Late Model Driver #T-1, Tom Corcoran, joins us to go over his historic 2026 season, including his recent DirtVision win ago at River Cities Speedway! For the latest updates on Tom Corcoran, check out his team's social media page - https://www.facebook.com/tom.corcoran.83085   purchase the new Tom Corcoran shirt - https://signaturegfx.com/products/tom-corcoran-t-shirt-6-decades-of-winning?_pos=1&_sid=5669ecb99&_ss=r  and the new Tom Corcoran hoodie - https://signaturegfx.com/products/tom-corcoran-hoodie-6-decades-of-winning?_pos=2&_sid=5669ecb99&_ss=r  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

David Gravel made a rare, unforced error on Monday night at El Paso County, and it's suddenly brought Buddy Kofoid very much into play for the World of Outlaws title conversation as we head into the home stretch. That today, plus a High Limit team makes a driver change to try and save their season, and plenty more.

Seitz Weekend was a great and special weekend, and we quickly move into another one early this week!

Episode 204 is on the scene! Championship season is upon us and we have three of them this week on the show. Ashton Higgins won 14 races on route to the Late Model Stock Track Championship at Kingsport Speedway in Tennessee. He talks to us about his season, why he chose to run at Kingsport this season, reaction to cousin Cope's development which also included a championship and more. Brian Rundstrom Jr won five races in the Budweiser Limited Sportsman Division at South Boston Speedway and won the championship by winning the finale on Sunday. He discusses the intense championship battle with Tristan Brunelli, the incident that led him to winning the title on Sunday and how special it was to keep it in his family among other topics.Landon Milam won five races and notched 11 top five finishes en route to a Dollar General Hornets Division championship at South Boston Speedway joining his brother and his father who also have won championships. Landon tells us about his championship season, what's to come in the offseason, if you will ever see him doing backflips like his Uncle does and so much more.We have an announcement to make! We have two tickets to two lucky fans to attend this year's Valley Star 300 at Martinsville Speedway on September 26th. Stay tuned to our social media pages for how you can win the tickets to the conclusion of this year's Virginia Triple Crown!The CARS Tour had an extra day to prepare for their Pro and Late Model doubleheader at Tri-County thanks to rain. The delay was well worth the wait as Conner Jones, TJ DeCaire and Brody Monahan entertained the Sunday crowd with three wide racing, bumping, banging and jockeying for position. Monahan picked up his second win while the crews of DeCaire and Jones had their disagreements of how it was handled. It wasn't all lost for Conner Jones as he picked up the Late Model Stock win later that afternoon. We reviewed all the action from Tri-County for you this week on DLN!The SMART Modified Tour had an expected weekend off with the race at Caraway being canceled. The playoff field is set with a possible wild card spot this weekend at Orange County and we get you ready for the annual Rumble In Rougemont which takes place on Saturday.In round two of the Chase for the Cup, Kyle Larson put an end to his 51 race winless streak with a win at World Wide Technology Raceway in Illinois on Sunday. We discuss all of the action from a wild day at Gateway.We also take a look at the controversies from Pulaski County Motorsports Park on Saturday, Conner Weddell's first Late Model win at South Boston, William Sawalich vs Corey Day part five, ARCA Night in America from Salem, Dubs, Short Track Spotlight, our Bristol preview and more this week on DLN!Hash & Son Enterprises LLCALARS Inc (www.alars.net)

A Saturday Daily show? Well, why not? It is World 100 and Tuscarora 50 race day, so let's do this. We'll talk Nick Hoffman's new deal with Spire Motorsports, and who might be in line to replace him. Plus the Outlaws penalize a trio of sprint car drivers, and of course we'll talk weekend racing, including some interesting numbers for today's World 100 finale.

Eric Spangler joins us this week to discuss his race season so far and some track issues he had at Merritt Speedway this past weekend. Plus we speak with Michael Blackmer of Merritt Speedway as well with all the latest racing news, results and J-Cups Pizza giveaway!

We are previewing this week's 20th Annual John Seitz Memorial at River Cities Speedway from September 10th-12th with 2025's John Seitz Memorial Winner, Late Model Driver #44* Cole Schill & John Seitz Memorial Promoter, Chris Stepan of FYE Motorsports! Keep up with John Seitz Memorial updates on the FYE Motorsports' Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/fyemotorsports & on the River Cities Speedway Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/RiverCitiesSpeedway   Thank you River Cities Speedway and Forks Karting Association for sponsoring Dirty Thursday. For their latest track updates, visit facebook.com/@RiverCitiesSpeedway or facebook.com/@ForksKarting  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  #midwestmodifieds #streetstock #johnseitzmemorial #johnseitz #coleschill #latemodels #NLRA

A bunch of World 100 stuff for you today, as Eldora Speedway takes center stage this week with their September crown jewel. We'll talk through contenders, chassis and engines, and more. Plus winners from recent days and other events that should have your attention in the coming days.

The World of Outlaws just cancelled a sprint car race six days before it was slated to happen, and a lot of folks are up in arms about it. We'll get into that, plus Rico has the weekend he needed while Trey Starks and Aaron Reutzel became best friends at Skagit. And we'll talk other weekend winners and more.

A public quest for a 1000 horsepower dirt late model engine left one builder feeling slighted, but do you really need that much steam, and how many cars out there are actually pushing those kind of numbers. That today, plus CJB names a second fill-in sprint car driver for the injured Brenham Crouch, and do we continue to edge closer to the brink of a modern sprint car tire war?

We're probably going to hurt some feelings on the show today, but I want to update a gripe I had earlier this summer about sprint car racing. Something happened this weekend on this front that needs to addressed, so buckle up. Plus we'll talk a big win for Rico Abreu, dirt late model stuff between the Outlaws and Lucas, and more.

We recently caught up with former Hales Corners Speedway and Manitowoc County Expo Speedway late model champion Al Atkinson. Al reflected upon how he got his start making left hand turns, and his collaboration these days owning a street stock for Cody Potter. Give it a listen!

I've got a few more details to share on that Longhorn chassis that Bobby Pierce drove this weekend. Also, Rico Abreu's title defense looks to be in serious jeopardy as the High Limit west coast swing continues, and there's another driver at risk with that series. We'll also talk a driver and team off tour, Carson Macedo's engine round robin, and more.

A busy show on this Friday, a lot to talk about including several notes from the High Limit show at Santa Maria as they begin their west coast swing. We'll also talk Bobby Pierce vs. Nick Hoffman and why Hoffman probably isn't the guy to tangle with, I'm also wondering why nobody is talking about this black Pierce 32 that showed up this week, and we'll get into weekend action on tap.

Ryan Markham posted a couple top five finishes this weekend with a second at Millstream and third at Wayne County. We speak to him about his weekend and his season as a whole. Plus all the latest racing news, results and J-Cups pizza giveaway.

Jonathan Davenport and his Lance Landers-owned 49 team made a big decision for 2026, and that was to return to a pick and choose schedule again after chasing the Lucas title for a few years. Just on vibes, it's felt like he hasn't been the same Superman this year, but what do the numbers actually say? We'll dive into that on this edition of DIRTRACKR Daily presented by Horsepower Hydration. We'll also talk two sprint car driver moves this week, and more.

Episode 200 is on the scene and Dillon Harville stops by. He broke Dustin Rumley's win streak at Ace Speedway on Friday night and he tells us how he became the bounty collector. He also discusses what he's been up to the last four months after not being in the car, his new venture with Woodard Motorsports and his love for riding roller coasters. Only appropriate that a race car driver in this roller coaster of a sport would love to go fast and high in the air.We review the Richmond weekend featuring Kaden Honeycutt's dominating Truck Series win, Joey Logano winning for the second time in four Cup Series events and how he has come from being outside the top 20 in points to ninth in a span of a few months. We discuss Josh Berry's stock going up after three straight top ten's, what is happening at Hendrick Motorsports, Kyle Larson's quest to win at Knoxville and so much more from the Action Track.The zMAX CARS Tour takes a trip down south to Anderson Motor Speedway in Anderson South Carolina and we preview the event. Who will have the edge in both the Late Model and Pro Late Model divisions? Will Caden Kvapil continue to pad his points lead or will someone like a Jared Fryar or a Chad McCumbee can stand tall? We discuss it here.In this week's edition of Hotel Hell, Julian tells us his hotel story from Richmond while Jody' feeds your appetite with DUBS, we preview the racing from New Hampshire, tell you where you can support your local short track and much more on our 200th episode.Thanks to our sponsors!Hash & Son Enterprises LLCALARS Inc.

Coming up we'll talk all things Knoxville Nationals as Hard Knox Friday looms for everyone not already locked into the feature or Saturday B-Main. I want to dive into the Ryan Timms situation, and we'll explain what happened during the chaos, and why we saw a crew member faceplant live on DIRTVision. The Kyle Larson scenario that's been discussed ad nauseum has come to fruition, and I've got some thoughts on that. Plus a bunch of other stuff, including the Topless 100 is this weekend, and an update on Garrett Alberson.

It's been a wild few days in sprint car racing, and today we'll dive into this Kyle Larson vs. Ryan Timms situation, and why the flare-up will go away pretty quickly. I've also got some thoughts on the perception of Larson and if maybe we aren't seeing the opinion change on him a bit. Plus I've got a bunch of sprint car notes from Knoxville, including more car changes, and a crew chief situation to point out.

Nick and Aaron recap the weekend of racing at Thunder Road and White Mountain and catch up with Taylor Hoar after her first Late Model win

Episode 199 is on the scene with the winner of the zMAX CARS Tour Throwback Classic from Hickory Motor Speedway Matthew Gould of NIECE Motorsports. He tells us how much this win meant to him, the close calls he experienced, the growth NIECE Motorsports has experienced, growing up in a racing home, a love for culinary arts and much more.The Throwback Classic is in the books and we give our takes on the race. From the massive carnage in the Pro Late Model Race to the late start because of the rain to the battles up front in the Late Model event, this race had a little bit of everything and we discussed it all including TJ Decaire winning the Pro Late Model event.The Dark Knight Rose again at Pulaski County Motorsports Park in Virginia Friday night. Jake Crum picked up his second win of the season in SMART Modified Tour Competition. Hear from the top three finishers in the event in addition to Burt Myers as he led early but the pit strategy didn't play into his favor. Jake wasn't the only person in the household that picked up a win as his wife Annabeth Barnes went wire to wire in the Carolina Crate Modified Race that same night. There's nothing corny about Ty Gibbs and Carson Kvapil who picked up their second career wins in their respective divisions at Iowa Speedway over the weekend. We discuss the continued dominance of Toyota and some of the major comes and goers in the points standings as we head to Richmond this weekend. All of this and so much more on DLN!Thank you to our sponsorsHash & Son Enterprises LLCALARS Inc (www.alars.net)

Brent Marks has sold his sprint car team and High Limit franchise to a pair of NASCAR drivers, well, one current driver and one ex driver. The news hit the airwaves on Friday, and on this episode, we'll talk through the relevant details, what it means, and what's next for High Limit's franchise system.

It was chaos and pandemonium at the North South 100, and at the end it was a hometown hero in victory lane. Plus we'll talk 360 Knoxville Nationals and what if anything this win from Ryan Timms means for the the Knoxville Nationals next, the World of Outlaws at Pevely, including yet another big equipment change for a national touring sprint car team, and more.

Guys, I think Rocket chassis is back, and today on the show I'll tell you why I think that. Plus we'll talk North South 100 for the Lucas late models, 360 Knoxville Nationals, the World of Outlaws at Pevely and more.

Blake Anderson has been in the announcer's booth, on tour with the All Stars, and now behind the scenes at Skagit Speedway and he joins the show to talk Knoxville Nationals favorites, the Brad Sweet mystery, whether national tour guys have made the 360 Nationals unwinnable for locals, and why the High Limit vs. Outlaws rivalry is exactly what the sport needs.

Mark Martin's story of resilience, raw talent, and unmatched car knowledge defined the modern era of NASCAR drivers... and today, he sits down with fellow NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. to discuss it all! Mark details key moments that defined his career, especially turning down the Ranier Racing No. 28 car ahead of the 1982 season. From there, Mark discusses his long and complicated relationship with Jack Roush. Mark feared Jack, but a trip to a test track and an unauthorized plane landing helped Mark realize the true level of their relationship. In that same trip, Mark and his team got reckless and totaled a group of rental cars — and somehow, the story never got out. And Jack? He was none the wiser. Racing back in the '80s and '90s brought its own slew of challenges, and Mark details several such moments, including subbing out of the car at Pocono mid-race due to heat exhaustion. On top of that, Mark raced with a hand-operated clutch in his late model just weeks after suffering a vicious crash. After discussing Mark's new book, he and Dale Jr. discuss the current state of NASCAR racing, namely the points format that Mark spearheaded as part of NASCAR's Playoff Committee. Plus, Mark shares his potentially radical idea to fix racing with the Next Gen car. All of this packed into another can't miss episode of The Dale Jr. Download! Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 198 is on the scene with Tristan Brunelli. Brunelli is a four time winner this season in the Budweiser Limited Sportsman Division at South Boston Speedway including bagging home a win in one of the twin races on Saturday. Brunelli talks about his early beginnings in the sport, overcoming kidney issues as a young child, aspirations for the rest of the season and how Kyle Busch influenced him as he continues to make his way into the sport.We reviewed all of the action from South Boston Speedway since Julian was on the scene for it on Saturday. It was a night filled with action. From Landon Pembelton's sweep of the Late Models to controversy at the front of the field, a time shortened Hornets feature and dodging raindrops. We broke it all down for you.We also discussed Michael Bumgarner's win at Hickory in the Jack Ingram Memorial race that also saw its fair share of controversy.It's Throwback weekend for the zMAX CARS Tour with this weekend's Throwback Classic at Hickory Motor Speedway. We give you a preview of one of the tour's Crown Jewel events.The SMART Modified Tour returns to action with a stop at Pulaski County Motorsports Park on Friday night with the Radford Race. It's the first trip there since 2023 and we will give you our insight.We also talk about Caraway Speedway being sold, a look ahead to the NASCAR stop at Iowa, DUBS and more this week on DLN!Special Thanks to our sponsors.Hash & Son Enterprises LLCALARS Inc. :

Corey Heim joins Corey LaJoie for a special edition of Stacking Pennies to talk about how life has changed after winning at San Diego and the Brickyard, why waiting for the right Cup opportunity mattered, and what it takes to prepare on a part-time schedule.Heim breaks down his Indy qualifying lap, the final restarts, working with Bootie Barker, and why the people and organization around a young driver can matter more than simply moving up as fast as possible.The two Coreys also debate whether Heim should keep the No. 67, compare Late Model, Truck and Cup cars, talk short-track racing, development paths, the Next Gen car, and what Heim wants people to say he proved during this part-time chapter of his career.Drop a comment: Should Corey Heim keep the No. 67?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An aggressive, opportunistic move racing for a transfer? Or stepping over the line? On this edition of DIRTRACKR Daily presented by Horsepower Hydration I want to go back to last week and talk a bit about this Tanner English vs. Bobby Pierce situation, and if one or both of these guys involved crossed a line.

A packed show for you today, as we'll talk World of Outlaws in PA and the Posse grabbing another win. Plus updates on the Tyler Courtney/Gio Scelzi race car changes stuff we hit on yesterday, a bunch of big dirt late model names are expected to not race this weekend at the USA Nationals, and much more.

A High Limit driver has a new ownership situation, there is an update on Brad Sweet's status for the Knoxville Nationals and maybe beyond, plus we'll talk recent wins for Tyler Courtney and Gio Scelzi and a few tech things to point about their race cars.

Brad Sweet's car has quietly disappeared from the Knoxville Nationals entry list, and nobody is saying why. Plus, Gio Scelzi snapped a 16-month winless streak with a $100,000 payday, Brandon Sheppard won his fourth PDC, and the High Limit championship just got blown wide open.

Devin Moran is jumping into a completely different car for the Prairie Dirt Classic weekend, Tanner Holmes was dominating until one wrong move ended his night, Carson Macedo's numbers are suddenly trending the wrong direction, and Kasey Kahne is bringing his car back.

Episode 196 is on the scene and it's Hampton Heat week at Langley Speedway. Track owner Bill Mullis is in the house and we discuss all the preparations the track is doing for the second leg of the Virginia Triple Crown, why the track is such a hit in the community, whether or not he's going to ride a bull anytime soon and much more. It's always a great time when Bill stops by and this was no exception.This year's Hampton Heat will have it's share of heavy hitters. Brenden "Butterbean" Queen tries to win a record breaking fourth event this weekend while Connor Hall returns to win his second. Matt Waltz won it last year and you know he will be bringing another strong piece to Langley while Lee Pulliam returns to JR Motorsports looking to rebound from South Boston. We pick our winners and discuss the storylines heading into it.The only thing hotter than Kaden Honeycutt in Late Model racing was the temperature in North Wilkesboro. We discussed another CARS Tour sweep from Honeycutt in both Pro and Late Model Stocks and all of the action from Wilkes County on Friday and on Saturday for the Truck Series as well. We also address Speedway Motorsports (SMI) joining the CARS Tour ownership group and what that means for the future of the Tour.The IHRA made more headlines last week by shuttering the IHRA Stock Car Series not even halfway through it's first year of existence. We were able to reach out to an anonymous source from the IHRA and we were able to answer some of the questions race fans had about what exactly happened, who hasn't gotten paid and what the future holds. It also leads us to a great conversation about the economics of Late Model Racing that you do not want to miss. Joey Logano ended his over 40 race winless streak in the Cup Series return to points paying racing at North Wilkesboro. We discuss everything that happened Sunday night plus we break down the finals of the Midseason Challenge and so much more this week on DLN!Special Thanks to our sponsorsALARS Inc (www.alars.net)Hash & Sons Enterprises LLC

Brandon Sheppard keeps stacking wins as the Prairie Dirt Classic looms, and a controversial slider at Cochran had an entire crowd booing the winner. Plus, Ryan Newman is about to make his World of Outlaws debut, Carson Macedo made a telling decision with the Ford engine, and a longtime engine builder may be shutting its doors.

After NASCAR's first points race at North Wilkesboro since 1996, Dale, TJ and Travis are back in studio to break down all of the weekend's headlines – including some Joey Logano domination. After word that NASCAR will be extending practice time for the Cup Series, Dale explains just how crucial it is for drivers like Connor Zilisch to utilize that track time and get laps to help dial in their season. Dale also talks about why North Wilkesboro hasn't been all about the racing for him, including what he confessed to Marty Smith before going on air with TNT. The group also dives into Josh Berry's abysmal season, and why the results don't represent the talent level that Josh possesses. Is there enough time left in the season for Josh to prove himself for a Cup ride in 2027 and beyond? Plus, Ask Jr gets into Logano's comments about tandem drafting, what cars Dale has added to his graveyard, meeting Sonny Styles, and drinking whiskey (or not) on the post-race show. All this and more on another episode of The Dale Jr Download presented by ARBYYYYYY'SSSSSS. Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Welcome back to To All The Cars I've Loved Before! This week, Doug is going solo in the garage to sit down with 18-year-old racing phenom Kaeden Ballos. As a fourth-generation racer, Kaeden is currently making waves in the NASCAR weekly series behind the wheel of the number 19 late model.In this episode, Kaeden shares the incredible story of his racing origins, starting at just six years old. We hear about the wild moment he barrel-rolled a dirt champ kart down the back straightaway—and how that crash actually removed his fear of racing. Kaeden also dives into his experiences driving a clutchless Bandolero at the Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway, stepping up to the highly competitive Cars Tour, and his recent test runs in F3 and F4 cars where he almost set a track record.Don't miss Kaeden's favorite episode with Porsche Carrera Cup North America driver, Sabre' Cook and her amazing motocross legend father, Stacey Cook https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/19386773Whether you are a devoted NASCAR fan or love the adrenaline of open-wheel testing, this episode takes you directly into the driver's seat.In this episode, we cover:A Racing Bloodline: How Kaeden's grandfather, a former NASCAR race director, and his parents shaped his passion for the track.Meeting a Legend: Kaeden shares a memorable story of meeting his childhood favorite driver, Kyle Busch.The First Big Crash: The wild story of barrel-rolling a dirt champ kart at Capital City Speedway and how it changed his driving mindset.Driving a "Brick on Wheels": What it is actually like to race Bandolero cars in a "war zone" of competition.Open-Wheel Testing: Kaeden's recent experience testing F4 and F3 cars, getting within a second of the track record at the Autobahn South course.Podcast Trivia: The surprising historical reason why American oval tracks run counterclockwise!Connect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at stories@carsloved.com. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved.Podcast News:Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur, author of "The Art of Fully Living"Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their the Top 100 Car Podcasts and Top 40 Road Trip PodcastsDownload our brand new app on the official App Store for the latest podcast updates and instant access to your favorite episodes. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/every-car-tells-a-story/id6775357313 Every Car Tells A StoryRemember, every car tells a story. What's yours? Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This week's episode has a little bit of everything I love. First, I share why I'm heading back to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, a place that's become much more than the world's largest aviation gathering for me. It's where I spent countless summers with my dad, and every time I go back I find myself reconnecting with those memories while getting excited about the future of aviation. This year I'm especially looking forward to seeing TurboTech's regenerative turbine engine, a technology that could completely change general aviation by delivering turbine reliability with piston-engine fuel economy. If you're an engineering geek like me, you're going to enjoy this discussion. Next, I have another Dallas Kibbe Racing Update, including race broadcast audio from Charlotte Motor Speedway. Dallas continues battling through one of the toughest Late Model fields in the country, and while the wins haven't come yet, the progress absolutely has. We talk about why racing is about much more than trophies, the importance of learning race craft, and why I believe he's building the foundation that will eventually put him in Victory Lane. Then it's time for one of the most candid interviews I've ever had on this show. Chris "Smitty" Smith from Smitty's Custom Automotive joins me to talk about what it really takes to build a modern Pro Touring car that can compete at the highest level. Chris doesn't hold anything back. We discuss suspension systems, ABS braking, chassis design, budgets, what parts are worth the money, what parts aren't, and the lessons he's learned after nearly three decades of building and racing some of the fastest street cars in the country. If you've ever wondered what separates a good Pro Touring build from a championship contender, this is an interview you won't want to miss. The post TMCP #654: Chris Smith of Smitty's – UNFILTERED Pro-Touring Cheat Code: Which Suspension and Parts to Use to Win, Why You Need ABS, and $300K 2nd Gen Camaros Are the New Normal first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

Brent Marks went from the bottom of the standings to winning everywhere, a local Ohio driver pulled off one of the most shocking Outlaw wins of the season, and Kyle Larson crashed out of the lead in a way you almost never see. Plus, a health scare hits the Pierce family, a driver gets fined for something that wasn't even a fight, and the national-vs.-local divide is always simmering.

Aaron Reutzel's villain reputation resurfaces after a pointed victory lane comment sparks a fiery response from a rival car owner, and that's not even the wildest incident from the weekend. A controversial last-lap wreck at Port Royal Speedway has fans questioning whether a driver's explanation really adds up, and we've got a few sprint car updates.

Brandon Sheppard just took the Lucas Oil championship lead after 17 straight top tens, and a sprint car driver's recent stats are so good they're hard to believe. Plus, a new chassis brand is about to claim its first major championship, a penalty on a High Limit regular at an Outlaw race sparked conspiracy theories, and Zack Mitchell's debut in the GR Smith car went better than anyone expected.

Two driver changes dropped in the last 24 hours — one looks like a smart pickup that could pay off quickly, and the other has me questioning whether the team pulled the trigger too soon. Plus, a Summer Nationals drought gets snapped after six years, and a last-lap pass for a USAC midget win that you need to see.

Send us Fan MailThe R&R Series is your go-to weekly recap for all the action from Red Cedar Speedway and Rice Lake Speedway, bringing you the biggest moments, standout performances, and stories from the weekend.This week, Josh Wahlstrom is coming off one of the biggest weekends of his racing career, and he's joining us to break it all down!Josh kicked things off Friday night at Red Cedar Speedway by charging forward +6 positions in the USRA Late Model feature to pick up an impressive feature victory. He wasn't done there. Saturday night at Rice Lake Speedway, he backed it up with a heat race win and another feature victory, earning himself a Built2 Media Clean Sweep Broom to cap off an unforgettable weekend.We dive into everything that made the weekend so special, discuss what was working behind the wheel, and learn more about Josh's journey into racing, how he developed into a consistent and competitive Late Model driver in the area, and what life is like away from the racetrack.As always on the R&R Series, Blake and Ben also break down all the racing action from Red Cedar Speedway and Rice Lake Speedway. We cover the biggest winners, standout performances, Hard Chargers, Clean Sweep Brooms, and the biggest storylines from another exciting weekend of dirt track racing.If you're a fan of Midwest dirt track racing, you won't want to miss this episode! At QualityFreightRate.com, we make freight shipping simple and affordable. Our expert team secures the best rates in the market while ensuring on-time delivery, clear communication, and dependable service from pickup to final destination. Support the show

I went away on a summer break for a few days and all hell breaks loose while I'm gone. We got people getting DQ'd, fights breaking out, series making last minute track changes, and a sprint car driver in Central PA who is on one of the craziest runs we've seen in a while. We'll cover all of that and more on this edition of DIRTRACKR Daily presented by Horsepower Hydration.

Most top dirt racing drivers have never signed a contract in their careers, and a recent mid-season split is raising serious questions about whether handshake deals can survive at this level. Plus, a 15-year-old out of California is on a trajectory we haven't seen in a long time, and the people noticing include NASCAR champions.

Anthony Macri returned to the seat after nearly three months away and drove like he'd never left, while Mansfield Speedway quietly proved a lot of doubters wrong with a completely transformed track surface. Plus, Bobby Pierce is chasing five wins in a row, the Lucas championship is suddenly razor-thin, and we remember a legendary flagman who was a fixture at Knoxville for over 40 years.

This week on The Muscle Car Place Podcast, we're bringing you a Double Bonus Racing Show featuring two guests who are helping shape the future of grassroots motorsports from very different angles. First, Robert sits down with Brandon Setzer of Setzer Racing and Development to discuss the world of Late Model racing, driver development, and what it really takes to climb the ladder toward NASCAR. As the son of NASCAR Truck Series veteran Dennis Setzer, Brandon grew up in racing and now dedicates his career to helping young drivers accelerate their learning curve behind the wheel. Brandon explains the differences between Pro Late Models, Super Late Models, and Late Model Stocks while sharing insights from coaching some of the sport's rising stars. He also discusses how his program balances performance, affordability, and long-term driver growth. For listeners following Dallas Kibbe's racing journey, this conversation offers a firsthand look at the team helping him make the transition into Late Model competition. In the second feature interview, Robert catches up with Tyler West of RacingJunk at the 2026 High Performance Expo. While RacingJunk is widely known as the go-to marketplace for race cars, trailers, engines, and performance equipment, Tyler's passion extends far beyond classifieds. The conversation explores the challenges facing local racetracks, the importance of grassroots motorsports, and how facilities are adapting to attract new fans and remain viable in a rapidly changing world. Together, these interviews provide a fascinating look at the people working behind the scenes to develop drivers, support racetracks, and keep grassroots racing thriving for future generations. The post TMCP #652: Double Bonus Racing Show! | Brandon Setzer on Late Model Racing | Tyler West on RacingJunk & Grassroots Motorsports first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

Coming off a heavy weekend for the sport, all of our hosts took time to acknowledge the passing of Kyle Busch, offer support for his family, and tell stories about the Rowdy they knew. Dale Jr. starts us off by sharing about the final text conversation he had with Kyle about racing one of his late models and how Rowdy never truly wanted to be labeled as a villain of the sport. Over on Door Bumper Clear, Freddie Kraft invited longtime spotter of Kyle Busch, Tony Hirschman, and broadcasting phenom, Eric Brennan, to discuss Rowdy, his Hall of Fame career, and the incredible number of wins. In this week's Actions Detrimental, Denny and Jared recall the time when Kyle decided to race through New York City on foot to win a bet, and the bond that he and DH shared as teammates. Lastly, Amy opens up about the loss of a friend in KFB and her favorite memory of him.  It's hard to believe he's gone, but it is the stories we tell that will keep him alive - so share yours with us. We will see you all next week on Dirty Thirty. Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.