Podcasts about Late model

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.

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.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news to all the sprint car free agents and aspiring national tour racers, but Tony Stewart was not looking for a project. My thoughts on that today, plus all the racing to pay attention to this weekend.

Unlike some people thought, Tony Stewart Racing is not closing down after 2025. Instead, they will team up with Rico Abreu. We'll get into all of the details today on the deal, what it means, how it went down, and answer the most burning questions.

A bunch of silly season updates today, including rumblings about Daulton Wilson's future, who the internet is rooting for to get the Skyline late model seat, what's ahead in the short term for Donny Schatz, and the one sprint car rumor that won't go away.

Jacksonville Speedway's promoter addresses their sprint car crash issues from this past weekend, we'll talk Anthony Macri's season to date, Sunday race results, and just why that engine in Bobby Pierce's car is so crooked.

Heat race drama at Lernerville upsets the High Limit points, we had first time winners break through, Justin Grant stays hot on that broken foot, new champions crowned, and safety changes needed after a brutal situation in a Friday sprint car show.

Dirt late model silly season is off and running with a move that I don't think is really surprising anyone. That today, plus we'll get you ready for a busy weekend slate of action.

I hate to tell you this guys, but Ryan Timms isn't ready. A bunch of thoughts on that today, plus Mansfield schedules it's first dirt races, Hunt the Front makes schedule changes and more.

What kind of viewership numbers do various racing series get on FloRacing? Saturday's outage gave us some clues. We'll dive in to that, plus Chris Madden has forgotten about RTJ and now wants a piece of Nick Hoffman, there is late model action tonight, and more.

Sprint car news today for Spencer Bayston, Dominic Scelzi, and Ricky Thornton Jr. I'll also clear out the inbox and tell you what I know currently about several sprint car silly season situations. We'll also talk super late models on a really small race track.

Dale McDowell shines, lots of different chassis fast, and somehow Ricky Thornton Jr. was an underdog winner at Eldora. Plus another shocking Ryan Timms win, more High Limit championship movement, some sprint car driver and team notes, and a whole lot more today.

Sheldon Haudenschild will split with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Richard Marshall's team at the conclusion of the season. We'll dive in on this bonus show, and talk about their time together, and what's next for everyone.

The World 100 starts today, and we'll talk win favorites, who's not there, and what else you need to know. I'll also get into the Tusky 50, Donny Schatz's first races with Paul Silva and where he could race next, and just where the hell Brandon Overton has been.

The Paul Silva rule for 2025 made turned up exhaust on sprint cars illegal, so why are teams still running it? We'll talk about a key distinction there today, plus World 100 wraps everywhere, West Virginia Motor Speedway's new look, and more.

If Hunt the Front's Joseph Joiner jumps to Lucas for 2026, what would that mean for the Hunt the Front Super Dirt Series? We'll talk about that today, plus an injured sprint car driver back, we'll talk High Limit franchises and the future for one team, Monday racing and more.

James McFadden goes out on top, a World of Outlaws regular penalized, Roth Motorsports bringing their second sprint car out, late model drivers get laps at Eldora, and a whole lot more today.

A huge sprint car championship shakeup, two disqualifications to talk about, including a quiet one; we'll talk weekend racing, and a ton more.

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.