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Is the Ford 410 sprint car engine program actually coming back, or did something major just go sideways behind the scenes? A leaked diecast, a missing logo, and some very interesting comments have the rumor mill spinning again. Plus, weekend winners from Ocala to California, tire drama, a Sweet retirement tour victory, and more movement as the sprint car season starts heating up.

New Bremen Speedway opened up in 1926 in the village of New Bremen, Ohio in Auglaize County, hosting many famous racers and series such as Tom Sneva, A.J. Foyt, USAC, ARCA. It was last owned by the immortal Earl Baltes before closing for good in the early 80s. We speak with New Bremen resident and historian Dave Kramer on the interesting history of the New Bremen Speedway. Plus all the latest racing news and results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speedweeks rolls on for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Ocala, and even with a totally different track layout, it's been the same heavy hitters up front. With points going live tonight, Jonathan Davenport making his debut, RTJ trying to dig out of an early hole, and bigger fields rolling in, things are about to get serious in Florida. Plus, I've got a serious rant about an embarrassing wave of something I've seen popping up across dirt racing, and why this lazy nonsense is hurting the sport more than helping it.

Las elecciones en la Universidad de San Carlos están entrando en un punto clave. Mientras avanzan las votaciones para integrar el cuerpo electoral que elegirá rector, también aumentan las denuncias por bloqueos, trabas administrativas y maniobras para impedir que se completen procesos donde la oposición ha ganado terreno.En este episodio de Tangente, Xavier Soria conversa con Ada Alvarado sobre cómo funciona realmente el sistema electoral universitario, qué está pasando en las facultades y colegios profesionales, y por qué la correlación de fuerzas podría impedir una reelección que requiere dos tercios de los votos.Hablamos de la historia reciente de la USAC, la cooptación de espacios estudiantiles, las protestas tras la elección de 2022 y el momento actual en el que la comunidad universitaria vuelve a movilizarse para recuperar la institución.

In the summer of 2000, NASCAR faced one of its darkest periods. Just eight weeks after the loss of Adam Petty, the racing world was shattered again by the death of Kenny Irwin at the exact same track. In this episode of Firestorm: 2000-2001 -- The Years That Forever Changed NASCAR, we look back at the incredible talent, the intense pressure, and the tragic end of a driver who had been destined for greatness. Kenny Irwin Jr. was a force of nature in the open-wheel ranks. A USAC standout who went head-to-head with Tony Stewart, Irwin was fast-tracked to the Winston Cup Series, tasked with filling the legendary seat of the #28 at Robert Yates Racing. From his Rookie of the Year battle to his move to Sabco Racing, Irwin's career was defined by raw speed and high expectations. We explore the details of that fateful weekend at the track then known as New Hampshire International Speedway, the eerie similarities to Adam Petty's accident and the devastating impact it had on mentors like Johnny Vance and Bob East. This is the story of a rising star extinguished too soon and the wake-up call that eventually forced NASCAR history toward a safer future. In this episode, we cover: Kenny Irwin's dominance in USAC and his rivalry with Tony Stewart The pressure of replacing Ernie Irvan in the #28 Texaco Havoline Ford His transition to the #42 for Sabco Racing The tragic accident at Loudon and the "stuck throttle" discussion The emotional aftermath for the racing community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's all eyes on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Ocala where non-points races, drop nights, and a tight championship fight could completely reshuffle the order. Can Brandon Overton hold off Hudson O'Neal and Devin Moran while Ricky Thornton Jr. tries to dig out of a 200-point hole before Golden Isles? Plus sprint car season is about to erupt as the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series head back to Volusia, Central PA invades Bike Week, and two teenage standouts keep turning heads with the ASCS National Tour in Arizona.

La elección del próximo rector de la USAC entra en su fase más tensa: votaciones estudiantiles históricas, planillas que arrasan en algunas facultades y una serie de maniobras que ponen en duda la transparencia del proceso.En este episodio de Tan Gente, Daniel Haering conversa con Rodolfo Chan sobre lo que realmente está pasando dentro de la universidad: la participación masiva de estudiantes, las trampas para bloquear elecciones, la estrategia detrás de las segundas vueltas y el pulso político que definirá quién controla la San Carlos.También hablamos de algo más personal y político a la vez: la criminalización de autoridades universitarias, los días en prisión y cómo el miedo se convirtió en herramienta para disciplinar voces críticas dentro de la academia.Un episodio para entender por qué la elección de la USAC no es solo un proceso universitario, sino una disputa clave por el futuro institucional del país.

Charlie is fresh off a trip to Las Vegas. The guys have some things to talk about from the last 2 weeks!Stoking the FireRecaps: Las Vegas for Charlie, USAC, SUPER DIRTcar series, late modelsBig Gator winnersHank Davis joins High Limit Kings Speedway (Hanford, CA) is re-openingNew promotors at Spoon River SpeedwayOn deck for the week.Social media of the week: Alex Hill on X. And USOK?? "The Draft"(Ends around 22:30 minute mark)Feature FinishWoO late models @ Hendry County Motorsports Park for the Swamp Cabbage 100Lucas Oil Late models @ All-Tech Raceway for the Stevie Whitener Memorial Winternationals USCS sprint cars - Winter Heat Rounds 5 & 6 @ Southern Raceway Ocala Speedway - Modified Week / PJ Wiggins Memorial Central Arizona Raceway - Sonoran Clash w/ the ASCS National sprint carsBakersfield Speedway at Kern - USAC Western States midgetsMarysville Raceway - Loree & Sherm Toller Memorial (Ends around 27:00 minute mark)The SmokeSketti x2Both of the guys visit Long John Silvers. One partaking in the All You Can Eat Sunday!Subway 5 meat sammichPeppermill in VegasWinn Buffet

…ON TODAYS PROGRAM…   FERNANDO AND THE HONDA CURSE, LAWRENCE STROLL SELLS ASTON MARTIN NAMING RIGHTS FOR 50 MILLION POUNDS. FERRARI ON THE OTHER HAND SHOW OFF NEW SPINNING REAR WING AND, LOOK VERY COMPETITIVE ! MCLAREN AND MERCEDES ARE NOT FAR BEHIND… RED BULL IS STILL A QUESTION MARK?…AND FERNANDO WILL NEED HIS CAMPING CHAIR AS THE GP2 ENGINE THAT FAILED HIM AT MCLAREN, THAT WENT KABLAMO IN THE INDY 500 AND LOOKS TO HAUNT ALONSO FOR ANOTHER LONG SEASON!! STAY TUNED FOR SOME GREAT ONE LINERS FROM MACHISMO… THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER…MORE VINTAGE BANTER BETWEEN THE HOST AND NASIR…THIS WEEKS SPECIAL GUEST: MARCUS ERICSSON, MARTIN BRUNDLE, AND MIKI MONRAS DE ESPANA…! Indianapolis 500 Veteran Hucul Dies at 79   INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Feb. 20, 2026) – Canadian driver Cliff Hucul, a veteran of three Indianapolis 500 starts in the late 1970s, died Feb. 17 on his farm in his native Prince George, British Columbia. He was 79. Hucul made three consecutive starts in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” from 1977-79. His best finish came as a rookie in 1977, 22nd in the No. 29 Team Canada McLaren/Offenhauser that Hucul bought after Johnny Rutherford drove it to victory in the 1976 “500.” Hucul completed 72 laps before being sidelined by gearbox problems. He qualified on Bump Day for that race despite touching the wall in practice the previous day and suffering two engine failures during the Month of May, a significant pitfall for his low-budget team. Hucul's best qualifying spot was 18th in 1979, his final “500” start. The small-town driver from northern British Columbia learned his craft by racing stock cars and modified sprint cars at local tracks. He then began racing modifieds and supermodifieds in the Pacific Northwest against drivers that included eventual Indianapolis 500 winner and INDYCAR SERIES champion Tom Sneva and his brother Jerry Sneva. Hucul made 24 total USAC and CART starts between 1977-81, with eight top-10 finishes. Hucul's best finish in the standings was 11th in 1979, when he started the season by placing fifth at Ontario Motor Speedway and a career-best fourth at Texas World Speedway. In 1996, Hucul became a paraplegic after an automobile accident when crossing black ice on a highway in British Columbia. Despite being confined to a wheelchair, Hucul remained active, managing his farm and mentoring many drivers in the area. He was inducted into the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame for his lifetime contributions to auto racing. Hucul is survived by his son, Kelly, and daughter-in-law, Sylvie; daughter, Michele, and many grandchildren. 2026 BAHRAIN TESTING - WEEK 1, DAY 3 MAX VERSTAPPEN “Looking at the test overall, the Team got in a good number of laps on the first day so we were happy with that. We completed a lot of things that we wanted to test with the new Power Unit and the car in general. Today it was a continuation of that plus also trying to explore a little bit more with the car; you go through so many test items that it continues to change and evolve with everything that you are testing. In general, it is all so new that we are still learning a lot, but the car was good. We also have new tyres, so we spent some time looking at different sets and understanding what we need to improve and be better at. With the power unit, looking at the laps we got on the board, the start that we have had is good. That's exactly what we wanted to do and it was not a given. Whether it will be enough to win races, we don't know, we will just focus on ourselves and try to do the best we can, but there is still massive room for improvement. Finally, with the car, we learnt a lot about what worked and what didn't. Our runs also gave us even more ideas for the afternoon with Isack and then for next week, where we can continue to try new things and different set ups.” ISACK HADJAR “The first week here in Bahrain has gone well. Of course, I had to wait a little before getting in the car after Barcelona, but once I did, we were able to put it to the test and really work through what we need ahead of next week and Melbourne. There are so many things to look at, but we're staying on track with our programme so far. True performance and pace are always hard to judge in pre-season, but we can be happy with the reliability we've had from the power unit this week. There are still things to work on in terms of balance and tyre management, but that's completely normal for this time of year. We're working through it together as a Team to get where we want to be for Australia. I've known the people here for a while now, but it's great to be working with them again in an environment like this." ASTON MARTIN The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team concluded its testing programme at the Bahrain International Circuit today, with Lance Stroll returning to the cockpit of the AMR26 for the final time before the Australian Grand Prix. Lance did not get on track until late in the morning session due to a battery-related issue that had impacted Fernando's running yesterday. Honda carried out simulations on the test bench at HRC Sakura before the car returned to the track. Due to a shortage of power unit parts, the run plan was very limited and consisted only of short stints. Lance Stroll “It's been a challenging couple of weeks here in Bahrain, and today's limited running wasn't the way we wanted to finish the second test. It's clear the car isn't where we want it to be performance-wise, and we know there's a lot of work ahead in the coming weeks and months. There's a long season ahead, and we'll keep pushing flat out to unlock more performance. I want to say a big thank you to everyone trackside and back at the AMRTC for the work that's gone in so far. It's not where we want to be right now, but I know how determined this team is. We'll stick together, rise to the challenge and keep working until we deliver the performance we are looking for.” WILLIAMS F1 2026 Bahrain pre-season testing – Day 3 James Vowles, Team Principal: Another solid day of running and mileage. It's great to see that across the last six days of testing, we've been predominantly tyre and time limited, and able to complete the full programme that we wanted. That's just a testament to the hard work of the teams, both here and in Grove, making sure that we made up for lost time. 
 No one truly knows where all the performance lies. That's what Melbourne is all about, so I can't wait to go there, to gain a further understanding of where we are. What I know for sure, though, is we have work to do. There's no doubt about it. We've put ourselves on the back foot. But my assurance to everyone is that we have an aggressive programme lining up in front of us in order to make sure that we extract as much performance in this car as possible over the forthcoming months. Carlos Sainz: The past six days of testing in Bahrain has been one of the most interesting and challenging tests that I've been part of, given the new regulations and number of things we had to learn. The progress from day one has been significant, although there are still going to be things to understand and solve at the start of the season. We go into the first half of the year with lower expectations than 2025 knowing that we'll be starting slightly on the back foot. However, I'm really looking forward to getting started and focusing on improving the cars through the year to become more competitive. Bring on Melbourne! Alex Albon: It's been a relatively smooth test here in Bahrain. We got some good mileage under our belts and tested everything we wanted to get out of the car, so I'm feeling more ready for Melbourne. There's still a lot we need to understand and plenty of performance left on the table that we need to extract, but I'm glad the tests went to plan. It's now all about maximising the next few days to prepare for the first race of the year! THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW WITH MIKI MONRAS... Miki Monrás on battling Bottas and Ricciardo in the late 2000s and the rising cost of junior racing In the late 2000s, Miki Monrás was one of Spain's brightest prospects on the junior single-seater ladder, trading blows with the likes of Daniel Ricciardo, Valtteri Bottas and António Félix da Costa in Formula Renault and GP3. But while his rivals pushed on towards F1 or careers in GTs, the Spaniard's single-seater journey came to an abrupt halt in 2011. Feeder Series caught up with Monrás to reflect on the times he rubbed shoulders with greatness, the challenges of racing in the post–financial crisis era, and life beyond motorsport. By Anabelle Bremner Back in the noughties, the path from karting to Formula 1 looked nothing like it does today. There was no standardised Formula 4, no carefully managed ladder – just a patchwork of championships that rewarded those brave enough, and wealthy enough, to dive straight in. Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 was as deep as it got: 40-car grids stacked with future stars, the proving ground where Pierre Gasly, Nyck de Vries and Lando Norris would come to cut their teeth. But before all of them, it was Monrás in the thick of it. He made his single-seater debut in late 2007, the result of years spent chasing speed. His first taste of racing, in fact, came on two wheels – on a motocross bike, inspired by his father, who had raced professionally in Spain and Europe. At the age of eight, Monrás joined a motocross camp, and it wasn't long before karting came calling. “After the first race, I really enjoyed it,” he recalls. “I remember it was Christmastime and I asked for a motocross scooter and for a go-kart. So I finally got the go-kart, and that's the way I started. Then I started racing in Catalonia, and I just moved through Spain and Europe and all the world championships until formula.” Single-seater racing, however, would prove a unique beast. Shortly before turning 16, Monrás moved straight from karting into Formula Renault 2.0, in which the competition was fierce. “Normally at that age you'd go before to a category not straight to 2.0,” he said. “My first year I was racing with Bottas, I was racing with Ricciardo, I was racing with [Andrea] Caldarelli – really good drivers.… I was racing against people that were already racing for two years in single-seaters. That was a big difference.”His first Eurocup campaign, in 2008, proved a challenging one. He was scoreless for his first five rounds with the Hitech Junior Team (no relation to the current Hitech) before a switch to SG Formula brought him six points in the final two rounds. Valtteri Bottas, then of Motopark Academy, went on to claim that year's title after a close fight involving Ricciardo, Caldarelli and Roberto Merhi. The next year brought Monrás a decidedly better season and three podiums with SG Formula, owned by Mercedes Junior Team advisor Stéphane Guerin. He wound up fifth overall in a season dominated by a fierce three-way fight between Félix da Costa, Jean-Éric Vergne and Albert Costa – the last of whom ultimately took the title. Racing against so much talent at such a young age left Monrás with plenty of perspective on what might have been. “Ricciardo was my teammate. Jean-Éric Vergne was my teammate. I raced with Da Costa, Bottas, with Magnussen, so many people that have been racing each other and winning races,” he said. “[I] think if I changed something at that point, maybe I would be in Formula 1, but who knows. Maybe yes, maybe no. “But at that time, it was really difficult times because it was 2010, '11, '12, where there was also a big crisis in the world, especially in Europe. It was really difficult for Spanish drivers to get the sponsors and the money to race.” The financial squeeze triggered by the 2008 global financial crisis left Monrás and many of his peers in a precarious position. Several teams, such as SG Formula, shut their doors in the wake of the crisis amidst an already shifting landscape in junior racing. “It's been changing a lot from that time until now. When I was racing Eurocup 2.0, one time we were like 48 drivers, I remember. 2008 at Spa. It was a massive level and so many drivers wanted to go in,” he said. “Eurocup was really high level, I would say maybe [comparable] to Formula 4 about the car and the lap times. “Motorsport has changed a lot in the last few years. It's more expensive. At that time, Eurocup was also expensive, but I think Formula 4 is around €700,000 more or less, maybe more now. It's quite expensive. Back then, I think Eurocup was around €300,000 or €250,000, so there was a massive difference. A lot more people could race at that time.” After two and a half years competing in various Formula Renault series, Monrás stepped up to GP3 in 2010. The inaugural season, won by eventual F1 driver Esteban Gutiérrez, came with another steep learning curve. Monrás managed two podiums and a 10th-place finish in the standings, but the step up exposed the limits of what talent alone could achieve in a field packed with hungry, well-backed drivers. “When I raced GP3, that was the first year of the championship, so it was a new championship for all of the teams. I also raced with Arden, which was a new team in the category, so it made it a bit difficult,” he said. “During testing, I remember I was flying in GP3, and then suddenly in some races there was such a huge difference with some other cars and drivers. It was difficult sometimes. … I think this is always present in motorsport in all categories. You will find some kind of differences within cars and teams. It just will always be there.” Challenging as it was, that season had its highs for Monrás. A recovery drive in Spa's characteristic rain remains a fond memory for the Spaniard. “I had a really bad qualifying because there were some yellow flags,” he explained. “Because there were 30 cars, it was easy to find yellow flags if you're waiting for the last minutes in qualifying. I finished [ninth in] race one, and in race two it started raining really heavily after five laps. I went from P10 to P3, nearly fighting for the win in the last lap against Rossi and Tambay. That was a really good race.” After a season in GP3, Monrás moved up a rung on the ladder to Formula Two. At the time, the feeder series landscape was fragmented. GP2 and Formula Renault 3.5 offered established paths to Formula 1, while the MotorSport Vision's FIA Formula Two Championship, which first ran in 2009, aimed to do the same with a more affordable package. “Formula Two at that point was very competitive, economically speaking,” Monrás said. “It was a lot cheaper to race in Formula Two than race in GP2 at that moment or 3.5 because it was like all one team. All the cars were one team with different engineers, and that made it low cost for the time. “A lot of drivers went to it because of that. They were racing in the best tracks, same as World Series and similar to GP2, and the car was competitive. Maybe not as competitive as GP2 or 3.5 because it was a bit slower, but it was really competitive and really fast, on the straight especially.”  “In that time, what they were saying was it was very equal. You had one engineer for three cars, you were sharing data with these three cars, and it was all under the same team. You can always find differences in motorsport. Maybe not a difference to make one car win and one car P15, but you can still always find two-tenths difference in similar cars, and two tenths, sometimes it's a lot of time,” he said. “The cars were on the same team, but each engineer was doing the set-up for his driver. The set-up I was using and maybe the set-up Bortolotti was using, he had won the championship maybe from our different set-ups. Every race, you changed engineers. Every weekend, you were rotating engineers so at the end of the season, everybody worked with everyone.” By 2012, the funding had dried up. Monrás was left sponsorless and unable to compete in Formula Two. He sampled GT racing in the Blancpain Endurance Series and tested with both Audi Sport and Atech GP, but no program materialised. From there, Monrás transitioned into driver coaching and team management – mostly with the AV Formula team owned by his manager, Adrian Vallés – and eventually “moved on” from motorsport around 2017. “I was working also with McLaren Automotive, but it was not motorsport. It was automotive, developing road cars, really competitive cars. After that I decided to stop because I wanted to follow a new career professionally, and I moved onto real estate which I have always been [involved with] because of my family, so that's why I decided to move over,” he said. “I now work in a real estate company which I own with some partners, and that's my day-to-day nowadays.” After years climbing the ladder in lockstep with some of the sport's future stars, Monrás has found a new rhythm – one that's decidedly less fast, but no less his own. Yet his career remains a reminder of the talent that defined an era: a Spaniard who went wheel to wheel with the likes of Ricciardo, Bottas, and Vergne, racing in some of the deepest junior grids of the 2000s and 2010s. In the story of that generation, Monrás may no longer be on track, but he's never far from the memory of it all.

Crate racing chaos again as Wil Herrington wins at All-Tech Raceway, gets DQ'd, then gets un-DQ'd hours later — all while unanswered questions still swirl around Michael Page's mysterious penalties. Plus we break down a wild Florida swing for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and World of Outlaws Late Model Series, and why 14-year-old Wyatt Miller just turned heads with the ASCS National Tour.

The 2026 dirt late model season is officially on as the World of Outlaws Late Model Series and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series go head-to-head. Plus, Brandon Sheppard ends his drought, Ricky Thornton Jr. admits they're “lacking speed,” and Hudson O'Neal makes a shocking switch.

Today's guest is Jeremy Ho, who many  know as JHo, one of the most recognizable names in the U.S. setting community. Jeremy has worked in the climbing industry since 2007, primarily as a routesetter, and has been a National Routesetter with USA Climbing since 2012. He now serves as USAC's National Routesetting Program Manager, helping shape education, pathways, and standards across the country. Previously, Jeremy was Director of Routesetting at Touchstone Climbing and Sportrock Climbing Centers, and he has set events ranging from USAC Team Trials and Open Bouldering Nationals to Bouldering World Cups and North American Cup Series competitions. Jeremy and host Holly Chen dive into leadership, development, and the realities of building a sustainable national routesetting pipeline in this episode. General Topics Covered Leading a national routesetting program and stepping into a national leadership role Clearer USA Climbing pathways and clinic structure Representation, access, and underrepresented setter initiatives New prerequisites and partnerships (PRS clinics) to better prepare setters before entering USA Climbing clinics Youth competition difficulty and long-term athlete retention Bottlenecks and what really moves setters forward in the USAC pipeline Crew selection, team cohesion, and why soft skills matter at high-level events Show Notes Find Jeremy Ho on Instagram  USA Climbing Routesetter Resources  USA Climbing Routesetter Pathway Amy Stone Foundation Closing Notes If you'd like to nominate someone as a guest next guest, have a topic you want to see us tackle or have questions, we'd love for you to reach out. You can find our pitch form here. The Impact Driver podcast is a production of the Climbing Business Journal. Today's episode is sponsored by Rúngne, Approach, Essential, Onsite and Flashed. It was edited and produced by Holly Yu Tung Chen, Megan Cheek, Scott Rennak and Joe Robinson, and our theme music is by Devin Dabney.

Hank Davis makes it 32 full-time national teams between the Outlaws and High Limit, but is this grid already too big to survive? Plus, we rank and react to the stacked 20-car Lucas Oil Late Model field and ask the big question — is the title already a two-man fight between Devin Moran and Ricky Thornton Jr.?

La USAC vuelve al centro del tablero político. En medio de elecciones internas, designaciones clave y un proceso que impacta directamente en la Corte de Constitucionalidad y en las postulaciones al Tribunal Supremo Electoral, hablamos con Marco Vinicio de la Rosa sobre lo que está pasando dentro de la universidad pública más influyente del país.Conversamos sobre la politización universitaria, el control institucional desde la administración, denuncias de criminalización contra opositores y el inicio del proceso electoral que arranca el 18 de febrero. También analizamos el surgimiento del proyecto “USAC Dignidad y Resistencia” y la pregunta de fondo: ¿se puede recuperar la universidad o ya es un espacio capturado por la lógica política nacional?

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Is this Nick Hoffman's year? We discuss his opening stretch and a key change on his team. Plus more from Volusia, a surprise USAC sprint car winner at Ocala, thoughts from the World of Outlaws sprint car season opener, and more.

A dirt late model story you won't believe, High Limit's new title sponsor, Brad Sweet going racing with Paul Silva, and more.

Stoking the FireOne last rookie announcement for the World of Outlaws sprint carsUSAC rookiesTwo dates added for the USAC national midgetsWoO sprint cars add incident data recorders to carsHigh Limit Racing rule book alterations Night 1 Volusia fireworksTye Mihocko steps away from racingBelle-Claire Speedway is still on track for racing this summer. Fair St. Clair in July.Social media of the week- Tax return season, and someone is in hot water..."The Draft." New app changes.(Ends around 31:00 minute mark)Feature FinishDIRTcar nationals at Volusia Speedway ParkWinter Freeze 2026 at Screven Motor SpeedwayShowdown in the Sunshine State at All-Tech RacewayUSCS Winter Heat Rounds 1 & 2 at Hendry County Motorsports Park Central Arizona Raceway (Ends around 38:00 minute mark)The SmokeCharlie gets to Rounders Too for lunch!White CastleRafferty'sLily's Mediterranean Express... for wings?!Breakfast for supperBubbas 33 for Shalyn's birthday Super Bowl grub

During EPARTRADE's 6th Annual Race Industry Week, Kevin Miller, President & CEO of USAC (United States Auto Club), delivers a deep dive into how one of America's most historic sanctioning bodies has evolved into a modern, multi-discipline motorsports organization touching nearly every corner of racing.Once known primarily for sprint cars, midgets, and Silver Crown, USAC now oversees competition across off-road racing, rally, road racing, endurance racing, snowmobiles, and youth development, supporting more than 20,000 participants annually.In this wide-ranging interview, Miller explains how USAC modernized its business model, embraced technology, and expanded into new disciplines—while staying true to its core mission of fair competition, safety, and sustainable growth.

Fresh off capturing his second NASCAR Cup Series Championship (2025), Kyle Larson joins Race Industry Week for an exclusive, wide-ranging conversation on championship resilience, racing without limits, and reshaping the future of dirt track racing.From the relentless pace of his so-called “non-racing season” to the emotional highs and lows of a season that tested his confidence, Larson opens up about the mental grind of elite competition, his playoff comeback, and the leadership of the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team that helped deliver another title.Larson also discusses:• His 2025 championship rebound after mid-season struggles• Competing across NASCAR, sprint cars, USAC, dirt late models & international racing• How setbacks at the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 shaped his mindset• Balancing life as a racing dad while staying at the top of the sport• The growth and mission of High Limit Racing with Brad Sweet• The launch of the High Roller Club and its $18M team revenue model• Why financial sustainability is the future of dirt racing• NASCAR's Driver Appearance Program and fan access• What it truly takes to win at the highest level — mentally and physicallyWith a rapidly expanding 66-race schedule for 2026, High Limit Racing is redefining the business of sprint car racing by increasing purses, improving safety, and giving teams long-term financial security — all while preserving the freedom that defines grassroots racing.Whether he's winning at 200 mph in NASCAR or pushing innovation in dirt racing, Kyle Larson continues to set the standard for modern motorsports leadership, versatility, and resilience.This episode is essential viewing for NASCAR fans, dirt racing enthusiasts, team owners, promoters, and motorsports professionals worldwide.RACE INDUSTRY WEEK was brought to you by:ETS Racing Fuels, Penske Racing Shocks, ARP, Inc., Scott Lewis Associates, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, PEAK, Crower, & CTech Manufacturing.#KyleLarson #NASCAR #NASCARCupSeries #HendrickMotorsports #HighLimitRacing#SprintCarRacing #DirtTrackRacing #Motorsports #RaceIndustryWeek#NASCARChampion #2XChampion #RacingWithoutLimits #USAC#ChiliBowl #Indy500 #MotorsportBusiness #RacingLife #RacingDad#EPARTRADE #ModernMotorsports

Emerson Axsom is officially a full-time World of Outlaws rookie as a stacked field heads to Volusia, while High Limit rolls out notable rule changes for the 2026 season. Plus, a surprising late model team split, ASCS action from DIRTcar Nationals, and more.

Stoking the FireA weekend recap. Snow, and a lot of it!Brandon Sheppard wins the Sunshine Nationals titleOur thoughts on the new Volusia racing surface.More WoO drivers announced. Who are our picks for the Rookie of the Year title?WoO driver paint scheme thoughts?MOWA schedule revealedNew rules for the USAC National sprint car seriesAdded $ for the overall points winner for 3 national USAC divisions.Social media of the week: Waiting to get paid, tire dope, and an unhappy car owner. The Draft(ends around 27:00 minute mark)Feature FinishDIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park Hunt the Front late models at Needmore SpeedwayIMCA Winter Nationals @ Central Arizona Raceway(Ends around 30:00 minute mark)The Smoke ChineseCharlie visits Penn Station after episode #212Cheeseburger MacBologna weekCarriage Inn and Hornets Nest TavernSnow day mealsChina Village Stuffed shellsThe Office Lounge on a Tuesday Klinkers Bar & Grill

We break down Jonathan Davenport's requirements to race select events and what appearance and tow money really look like for elite drivers today. Plus, we run through several newly revealed sprint car paint schemes ahead of the DIRTcar Nationals and World of Outlaws season..

The last sprint car free-agent domino finally falls as Sheldon Haudenschild is announced as the new driver for KCP Racing, and we break down what this move really means going into the World of Outlaws season. We also cover major changes for Brent Marks, Tyler Courtney's impressive return at Volusia, and weekend results across sprint cars, modifieds, and Hunt the Front late models.

Brandon Overton is officially returning to the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series full-time, and we break down what realistic expectations should be for the season. We also cover Hunt the Front purchasing Southern Raceway and the latest silly-season moves.

The national touring sprint car fields are nearly set as the season quickly approaches, we'll talk big names running 360s at Volusia this week, the World of Outlaws California races, and a lot more today.

More people are mad at Bobby Pierce, Kyle Strickler and Ethan Dotson got DQ'd, one crate racer had two wheels fall off in the same race, things got spicy down under, and a lot more today.

The 2026 dirt late model season is off and running, and to get you ready for the national tours, Speedweeks, and everything to come, we've got Kyle McFadden on today from Dirt on Dirt and FloRacing. We talk Davenport vs Terbo, championship favorites, what to expect from guys like Brandon Overton and Chris Madden, and a lot more.

DIRTRACKR went live on Wednesday, January 21st across YouTube, Facebook, and Patreon. This episode is a nice trimmed down version of all the discussion and questions. We talked sprint cars, late models, Jonathan Davenport, Tanner Holmes, World of Outlaws, and a lot more.

The Wild West Shootout lives up to it's moniker on the final night as Hudson O'Neal and Bobby Pierce tangle again, and things get spicy between Jonathan Davenport and Tyler Erb. Is this what we're in for all season, or are these guys just a bit jumpy coming out of the off-period. We'll talk about it, plus Brian Shirley chooses a tour and more.

Emerson Axsom is now a Chili Bowl winner, and my guest on the show today was there to see it in person and he had a chance to chat with everyone involved, including Axsom, Kevin Swindell, Kyle Larson, and many more.

It's driller day at the Chili Bowl and we'll preview tonight's main event, including who I think is the win favorite. Plus we'll talk another World of Outlaws full timer and why it seems like everyone is going Outlaws this year, Wild West Shootout updates and more.

Sprint car news to talk about today, including Buddy Kofoid's offseason racing being over, Emerson Axsom's comments, and Trophy Cup changes. Plus we'll talk Sammy Swindell vs. Tanner Thorson at the Chili Bowl, Josh Rice chooses a late model national tour, and more.

En este episodio analizamos los dos años de gobierno de Bernardo Arévalo más allá de los números y los listados de “logros”. Hablamos del mensaje político de fondo, los aciertos y fracasos en seguridad, infraestructura, salud y educación, la relación tensa con el Congreso y el Ministerio Público, el papel de la USAC y lo que viene en un año clave de elecciones de segundo grado.Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores:Party SmartTransdocInterlunioSíguenos en nuestras redes sociales:Whatsapp:https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaFGJYN7z4ko8qL0Rk3USpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6nwrSBjxwubm0nJlEDoJdD?si=d2a6238d0a05462eTiktok: / tangentepodcast X: / tangentegt Facebook: / tangentegt Instagram: / tangente_gt

Kyle Larson makes Chili Bowl night one look pretty easy, we'll talk a little Wild West Shootout including DQs and run-ins, I think Sheldon Haudenschild and Kyle Ripper are just messing with us at this point, and plenty more.

Jonathan Davenport decides his 2026 schedule, so just how bad is this for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series? We'll discuss, plus heavy hitters struggle at the Wild West Shootout, the Chili Bowl starts, and more.

A busy show coming up, where we are talking Jonathan Davenport's troll job, a Central PA race director calls me out, and a bunch of series full timer announcements to pick through.

The two winningest Outlaw drivers in 2025 are confirmed back, we go through a few sprint car things with series choices and ride updates, and there is a curious sprint car rules thing to talk about.

The World of Outlaws driver announcements keep coming, what happened to the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series, and I've got a bunch of thoughts on cheating and one driver who isn't allowed to race at the Chili Bowl this year.

An update today on a few series title sponsor situations, plus Cody Overton's plans are confirmed, the Chili Bowl release prelim night rosters, and one big time Lucas regular might not be back in 2026.

Cheaters get busted and first time winners at the Tulsa Shootout, we've got our first late model wins of 2026, plus both the Outlaws and Lucas pick up full timers.

Today on the show we take a look at the full time Lucas late model field so far, including a surprise rookie announcement. Plus RTJ gets a Wild West Shootout ride, we'll talk James McFadden's 2026 sprint car plans, and more.

The World of Outlaws late model field grows and we'll talk what I know about their full timer list for 2026. Plus Lucas axes the chase, but then sort of brings it back. We've also got sprint car news and an update about the show.

Kyle Larson doubles up down under, and will now go chase his first golden driller of the year. We'll talk about that, plus we start picking through recent news items from the last week in dirt racing including several crew chief moves.

One of the more surprising and fun storylines of the 2025 sprint car season was the performance of Bill Balog. After 10 IRA titles and two seasons with the All Stars, he was an Outlaw rookie in 2024, but this year ended up with more Outlaw wins than Donny Schatz. On this episode come hang out with me and Bill as we talk through it all, including what made the difference this year, why he doesn't go drive for another team, and what he thinks about Carson Macedo and the Scelzis.

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.

Chances are you already know who Kyle Larson is, this is truly a pointless description… unless you've never heard of NASCAR, USAC, World of Outlaws, the Rolex 24 at Daytona, or the Indianapolis 500. It's Kyle Larson. Seriously, what do you want from us? Lunch was served at 44 Mills Kitchen & Tap in Mooresville, […]

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?