Podcasts about Late model

Sprint car racing continues to shift and change at a rapid rate. We've got two national series, a regional scene that is undergoing it's own transformations, and a bunch of driver and team swaps for 2026. One year ago around this time we talked the state of sprint car racing with Jeremy Elliott, and today he's back to do it again. We're talking World of Outlaws, High Limit, the PA series, champions, storylines, and a lot more.

At the top of dirt late model racing, there are only a handful of major chassis players. But when you venture away from the big tours, there are others building, pushing things forward, and helping people go race. On this special episode of the Daily, Warrior Race Cars owner Mike Nuchols takes us inside racing at the local and regional level, talks the cost of late model racing, putting dirt late models in a wind tunnel, and a lot more.

Ricky Thornton Jr. is unbothered by tires, what happens to the Flo late model series since they bought Lucas, racing coming up this weekend, and more.

Coming up we'll talk a few early updates on the World of Outlaws late model roster, plus Keith Kunz has set his Chili Bowl lineup, and will we see Kyle Larson in a late model this year?

Today on the show we're talking the nearly half million dollar price tag on Spire's High Limit franchise and why they bought one, a crappy situation regarding race pay comes to light on social media, and breaking sprint car news.

Another series is apparently on the hunt for title sponsorship, we'll update some dirt late model ride situations, talk regional sprint car news, and more.

Lucas axes their championship playoff format, and everyone rejoices. Sye Lynch picks his sprint car series. And a sprint car council is created, well for the second time anyway, and they immediately rule on a key safety situation.

Photos of a particular late model on display inside the PRI show have made the rounds on social media, and it's a cool looking piece, but it wouldn't be allowed to race with any major dirt late model series. We'll take a look at the car and share what's illegal, plus sprint car wraps, USAC schedules, and more.

It was a big day of breaking news across dirt racing from the PRI show. We'll dive into the big stuff today, including FloRacing buying Lucas, Gio Scelzi's deal is official, new rides for Daulton Wilson and Chris Madden, and more.

For this episode we are joined by Nate Spieth. Photographer/media guy from North Adams, Michigan. He operates INSZN Media.Discussed:Notable races attended in 2025!When did he pick up the camera. Reasoning behind it and also where INSZN came fromA trip to Port Royal Speedway ⚡A couple "Oh Shit" moments. Bumps and bruises to get that good shot!Sprint cars or Late Models?WatermarksFood: Albion Malleable Brewing Company, Boohers Fresh Market, Finish Line. Sweet tooth ✅ Ice cream favorites and other sweets.Chicken wings. Go-to spots: Sweetwater Tavern, Saucy Dogs, Rocky Top (Ends around 1:33:00 minute mark)Stoking the FireOur weekend Gateway Dirt Nationals / Dome recap. Tempers flare, message board, Chet is back, driver intro's , and more Tulsa Shootout entries hit 1,563Chili Bowl Nationals entries surpass 300POWRi 410 Outlaws, POWRi National midget, World of Outlaw sprint car schedules are out!Donny Schatz secures a full time World of Outlaw ride for 2026.ASCS adds 2 new regional series for sprint car racing. Social media of the week: Hot Karl has a question. Devon Borden is fired up on a Sunday!The Draft(Ends around 1:50:00 minute mark)Feature Finish9th Annual Gateway Dirt Nationals in St. Louis at the Dome at America's Center The Smoke Charlie has some pork chops, Wasabi hibachi, and a visit to Darmstadt Inn that lingered all weekend...Bunner returns to Hornville Tavern after they have been closed for 2+ years. Garlic bread smash burgersJordy's Mexican buffet for lunch in OwensboroRigazzi's on The Hill in St. LouisTin Roof drunk foodMaking a run for frozen pizzas

So apparently it's a bad thing at Port Royal that the Tusky 50 field is growing and stacked. We'll talk about it, plus the ASCS might need to become a boat racing series, the Hunt the Front championship is down to the wire, and more.

Rico Abreu closes the championship gap to Kyle Larson, Bridgeport makes some safety changes, and who exactly is running High Limit behind the scenes.

On the show today we are talking High Limit at Bridgeport, plus an update on their ongoing expansion saga and 2024 plans. We've also got the details on a Lucas regular losing his seat, and news about Stewart Friesen's Super Dirt Week status.

Do dirt racers have actual contracts with the teams they drive for? We'll dive in, plus get you ready for Super Dirt Week which is going on up at Oswego Speedway in New York.

Brandon Overton is out of the Lucas chase, and I want to talk through their very odd weekend of decisions. Plus we're talking Outlaws, BC39, and more.

On this Friday Daily let's talk some cold hard cash. We'll look at the top four earners so far this season in dirt late model racing, and discuss their chances at million dollar seasons.

It's on like Donkey Kong. High Limit appears to have taken a big step towards setting off a big power struggle in sprint car racing, and we've got the details today.

The dirt late model silly season has been pretty quiet, but that might be about to change. We'll talk about some recent moves, plus more on this High Limit/All Stars situation, and plenty of racing to check out.

High Limit buying the All Stars is the hot rumor. But is it actually true? We'll dive in today.

We're talking an interesting new hire for World Racing Group, especially when it comes to DIRTVision. Plus an incredible season for Zeb Wise, Logan Seavey's sweep, and a lot more.

Today on the show, a $100 million dollar dirt track failure, Bloomquist strangely targets Ricky Thornton Jr., Millstream Speedway could be back, and more.

$50,000 at Lernerville, or $60,000 at Port Royal. That's the decision facing some sprint car teams in the coming weeks. We'll talk about that, plus a big name driver possibly missing the Chili Bowl, and accusations of traction control in Canadian sprint car racing.

Some think there are too many dirt races. But is shrinking the schedule really possible, or feasible? Or fair? We'll dive in today.

Frustrations boil over at Fairbury, Pierce could win three championships, who exactly is still in it for the World of Outlaws title, and more today on the show.

An update today on more sprint car silly season moves, including a full circle situation for Justin Henderson. We'll also talk more Hoosier stuff, plus racing on tap for tonight.

Based on what we saw this weekend at the World 100, I think things have shifted for the Lucas championship, and we'll talk about the contenders today. Also, Corey Day appears to be on his way to stardom, but I want to spotlight the pretty incredible support system that's guiding him through his rise.

Rocket finally wins the World, Corey Day breaks through with the Outlaws, plus we'll talk tires, tech, wings and more.

Coming up, the World 100 starts today, and while the event will be special regardless, I think Eldora needs a bounceback. We'll talk about that, plus what to watch this weekend at Port Royal and Gold Cup, and a strange streaming situation from Wednesday.

Longhorn Chassis picks Brandon Sheppard for their house car program, and today we'll talk about why that just makes a ton of sense. We'll also talk World 100 entries and paint schemes, and more.

An interesting sprint car ran Sunday in a 360 show out in Washington, and I've got some details on it for you today. We'll also talk Monday results, and share some fun stuff from the Dirt Classic.

On this holiday Monday we'll talk Freddie Rahmer making more friends in Central Pennsylvania, the guy to beat this week at the World 100, a World of Outlaws fill-in driver, and more.

More late model chassis changes, Dale McDowell is pissed, Anthony Macri back in a car, and more today.

On this final show of the week we'll talk about Anthony Macri needing a break from racing and if mental health concerns could change the sport. We'll also get into Dave Blaney's science experiment sprint car and what to watch this weekend.

A young driver is getting a shot to team up with Paul Silva and Kyle Larson for Gold Cup, the Macri 39M continues to move forward without Anthony, and plenty more today.

The business of dirt tracks has a big problem right now that I don't know how we solve. We'll talk about that, plus a very weird Ricky Thornton Jr. stat, an Ohio sprint car driver change and more.

Today we are going super nerd with some World of Outlaws qualifying numbers, plus Anthony Macri, could you please pick up a white courtesy telephone.

How are Kevin Rumley's device, Scott Bloomquist, and Ricky Thornton Jr. connected? We'll talk about it today, plus some late model chassis swaps, a first for Brandon Sheppard, some sprint car championship updates, and more.

On the show today, I'll explain why this Tim McCreadie/Longhorn news isn't that big of a deal, plus we'll give away the Dirt Classic tickets, and look ahead to all the big dirt racing this weekend.

Dirt late model technology is constantly changing, and today we'll look at just how much the cars have changed inside the last several years. We've also got Tuesday results, and some sprint car tickets to give away.

It's question and answer day, and we'll talk Brad Sweet vs. Donny Schatz, Lucas vs. Outlaws, Kyle Larson over a full season, sprint cars vs midgets, and a lot more.

Coming up we'll talk Zeb Wise's win with the Ford 410 and a possible future sprint car engine war. We've also got some late model news, Sunday winners, and wait, why is Stockton cancelling their NARC show?

Thomas Meseraull teaches us about what it costs to go midget racing, Bobby Allen blames the tires, David Gravel digs a hole, and more from the dirt racing weekend.

When you take the roof off of a super late model, does it affect the handling? We'll talk about that today with the Topless 100 on tap this weekend, plus I've got an update on the future of Sharon Speedway, a new driver for the 69K sprint car and more.

If you're a sprint car fan, you've heard his name plenty, but how much do you really know about Paul Silva? We'll dive today into Kyle Larson's secretive crew chief and car owner.

Tanner Holmes gets a big shot, High Limit races tonight, Davenport loses a key crew member, and the Danimal is back.

After more than 1000 videos created, I've got some thoughts today on dirt racing media, what moves the needle, why I make certain decisions, and the challenges faced by those who cover the sport.

Kyle Larson did it again. We'll talk about his dominant Knoxville Nationals win and his insane versatility, plus lots of other notes from the weekend, including some driver news, a track needing a promoter, and Bobby Pierce winning again.

Is winning a Knoxville prelim night a good thing, or a bad thing? We'll talk about that plus everything you need to know from night one, an update on Jacob Allen, what to watch this weekend, and more.

We are mere hours before the start of the 62nd Knoxville Nationals, and the driver changes just keep coming. We'll talk about those, plus what's happening today at Knoxville, and Tuesday results.

It's Knoxville Nationals eve and today we'll talk about all the good stuff the teams bring out for this week, plus some thoughts on the Toyota powered cars, another sprint car team with a Ford engine, Bobby Pierce's continued late model dominance, and more.