This might be the dumbest problem in sprint car racing | Daily 7-3-2025
Today on the show, we'll talk about Port Royal, but more importantly, what I think is maybe the dumbest problem in sprint car racing.
Jul 03, 2025•9 min
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Why does a chassis brand rise above the rest? Kyle Larson, Brad Sweet take High Limit to next level | Daily 7-2-2025
High Limit hitting the big time with first live television broadcast, the Wild West Shootout moves back to Arizona, Tuesday race results, plus we'll talk the future of crate engines and what really makes the difference between dirt late model chassis builders like Longhorn and Rocket.
Jul 02, 2025•10 min
World of Outlaws penalize two after Huset's infractions | Daily 7-1-2025
Will there ever be a World of Outlaws vs High Limit speedweek, the BC39 starts today, Pennsylvania Speedweek forges ahead at Lincoln Speedway, and the Outlaws issue two quiet penalties to sprint car competitors. All that and more today.
Jul 01, 2025•10 min
Maybe we don't drive backwards around the track to get revenge | Daily 6-30-2025
It looked like scenes out of the Madhouse at Bowman Gray Stadium, but it was actually late models at Port Royal. We'll talk you through a wild sequence from Saturday night and penalties likely coming. Plus Tim McCreadie's charge, PA Speedweek off and running, the end for Clarksville, and more.
Jun 30, 2025•9 min
A swap BACK to Rocket... Outlaw storm chasers?! Hunt the Front, High Limit shakeups! | Daily 6-29-2025
One World of Outlaws late model series driver quietly swapped chassis, and he's been doing pretty well. Plus a Hunt the Front series shakeup, a new High Limit points leader, and a lot more.
Jun 29, 2025•9 min
I think Ford and it's sprint car engine deserve an apology | Daily 6-26-2025
I think Ford and their sprint car engine deserve an apology for all the heat they've taken over the last five or six years, plus we'll talk Ricky Weiss' immigration issues, lots of racing to come this weekend, and more.
Jun 26, 2025•9 min
A driver making a coilover sprint car go fast, two racers drivers hit the big stage | Daily 6-25-2025
One High Limit sprint car driver took his sprint car team a different direction late in 2024, and his choice is just starting to bear fruit. We'll deep dive that today, plus talk Brandon Sheppard's ups and downs, and two drivers with an uncle who is one of the best ever are set to hit the big stage.
Jun 25, 2025•8 min
Budget racer, premium wins; Hunt the Front heating up | Daily 6-24-2025
At a time when big money, big horsepower, and the newest parts win all the races, one driver showed us you can still do more with less. Plus we'll talk Hunt the Front's Joseph Joiner finding speed, Kyle Larson's upcoming sprint car plans, and more.
Jun 24, 2025•9 min
A sprint car legend returns, a full timer off tour, Terbo's long night | Daily 6-23-2025
Today we are talking Jac Haudenschild's Ohio Sprint Speedweek cameo, the World of Outlaws losing another full time driver, Sunday results, and more.
Jun 23, 2025•8 min
Buddy and Balog, a late model ride change, Pierce vs. Terbo... AGAIN | Daily 6-22-2025
Buddy Kofoid cleans up at Huset's, Bill Balog shows you can do a lot with a little, we didn't get a big High Limit vs Outlaws showdown, it looks like Chris Madden and GR Smith have split, and a whole lot more from a busy dirt racing weekend.
Jun 22, 2025•9 min
What is this sponsor? Plus formats cause one sprint car team to load up | Daily 6-19-2025
The Huset's big show format is again under the microscope, and we'll talk who last night's victims were, and what, if anything, should be changed. Plus, these Albaugh logos are everywhere in sprint car racing, including a new spot yesterday. So what is Albaugh and why are they supporting so much? That and much more today.
Jun 19, 2025•8 min
The Reaper wins, but not with Cody Mallory; when it rains, it pours for Daison Pursley | Daily 6-18-2025
Daison Pursley and his terrible, horrible, no good, very bad winged sprint car night. Ryan Gustin wins, but with a new crew chief. We'll discuss. Plus a World of Outlaws Huset's preview, and more.
Jun 18, 2025•9 min
I was wrong about Mansfield Speedway, Rocket takes Richards testing, can Troutman pull it off? | Daily 6-17-2025
Today we'll talk Drake Troutman's ambitious 2025 schedule plan, incredible progress at this once lost speedway, Rico Abreu's new partnership, Josh Richards finally gets back in a dirt late model, and much more.
Jun 17, 2025•8 min
Several High Limit teams breaking from the pack, Spencer Bayston's tough year, dusty start out west | Daily 6-16-2025
There are two big money sprint car shows this week, and we'll talk about which drivers are going where, and some names headed west that might surprise you. Plus things get dusty at Grays Harbor, but that didn't stop the James McFadden train, drivers tune up at Huset's, a first time All Star winner, and much more.
Jun 16, 2025•8 min
Critics, complaints, and a promoter speaks out about dirt racing support classes | Daily 6-15-2025
A track having too many support classes has been a topic of discussion the past few days, and we'll dive in today after one promoter speaks out. We'll also talk Outlaws at Knoxville, a few sprint car ride things, weekend winners, and more.
Jun 15, 2025•8 min
A fluid sprint car ride, Black Diamond update, CBell and Kreitz, NARC/Hell Tour comparison | Daily 6-12-2025
On this Thursday edition of the Daily, I've got an update and a clarification on the future of Black Diamond dirt late model chassis, there are sprint car news and rumors to chat about, James McFadden is one for one, we'll talk weekend racing and more.
Jun 12, 2025•8 min
Longhorn's new merger, Kofoid vs. Day, Kyle Larson's bad luck, JMac is back | Daily 6-11-2025
Buddy Kofoid and Corey Day go to war, Kyle Larson's suddenly tough stretch of races, the Summer Nationals needs to do better, James McFadden is back, and Longhorn Chassis makes news yet again.
Jun 11, 2025•9 min
What are High Limit teams doing, Outlaw freebie users, 31 races in 34 days | Daily 6-10-2025
High Limit sprint car teams are allowed one shock adjuster in their cars. So what is a shock adjuster, and which shock are teams adjusting? We'll talk about it, plus big cash on the line at Eagle and just one confirmed Outlaw driver so far, Summer Nationals and App Speedweek late models, and more.
Jun 10, 2025•8 min
Mike Marlar not an invert guy, should Eldora outlaw tire changes? | Daily 6-9-2025
Today on the show we're talking tires and pit strategy at Eldora, Mike Marlar really hates inverts, plus Sunday dirt racing results and more.
Jun 09, 2025•8 min
The Eldora special wasn't bent, Paul Silva trying more aero stuff, High Limit's shock winner | Daily 6-8-2025
I guess Jonathan Davenport's special Eldora car was just fine, Travis Arenz shocks High Limit, David Gravel's streak ends, and Paul Silva trying more wing and aero stuff with the 57 sprint car.
Jun 08, 2025•8 min
Did Davenport bend the Eldora special? Plus Dream brings out the good parts, Peck's terrible luck | Daily 6-5-2025
Big names struggle at Eldora, but not Bobby Pierce. We'll also talk what could be trouble for Jonathan Davenport, trick parts and pieces come out for the Dream, Justin Peck's terrible luck, an ugly modified crash, and more.
Jun 05, 2025•8 min
More sprint car drivers on the move, Justin Grant vs. Shane Cottle! | Daily 6-4-2025
Sprint car driver moves and rumors today that are all connected, and involve teams from the midwest to the west coast. Plus we talk Shane Cottle versus Justin Grant, High Limit, Flo series at Eldora, and more.
Jun 04, 2025•7 min
Outlaws lose a full timer; how do team logistics work; Dirt Late Model Dream entries, wraps | Daily 6-3-2025
The World of Outlaws lose a full timer, and this one surprised me a bit. Plus we'll talk special Dirt Late Model Dream wraps, more on Mansfield, and a busy day of racing ahead.
Jun 03, 2025•11 min
Bringing back this lost speedway won't be easy | Daily 6-2-2025
There is hope for a return to glory for an Ohio track, but it's going to be a massive undertaking. We'll talk about the challenges today and the one big question that's floating around about it. Plus another dirt late model seat swap, drivers tuning up for Huset's, and a bent frame and leaking engine didn't stop this driver from winning his first 410 show.
Jun 02, 2025•8 min
Reacting to Brad Sweet DQ'd, Tyler Walker back, Troutman's $100k score, Windom streaking | Daily 6-1-2025
A series of unfortunate events leads to Brad Sweet getting DQ'd, Tyler Walker back in a sprint car, a late model guy did indeed win the $100,000 modified race, and more today.
Jun 01, 2025•8 min
DAVID GRAVEL IS BETTER THAN KYLE LARSON! (::ducks::) | Daily 5-29-2025
David Gravel is the best sprint car driver in the country. Even over Kyle Larson and Brad Sweet. At least, that's what my new rankings system says. Right or wrong, come along for the discussion, won't you? I'll even give you a chance to respond.
May 29, 2025•9 min
The late model aero guy you probably don't know about | Daily 5-28-2025
Lucas changed it's speedweeks schedule, but will it really be that big of a difference? We'll discuss, plus we know that aerodynamics are a big deal in dirt late model racing, but have you ever seen them actually visualized? Those topics and more today.
May 28, 2025•9 min
News for Longhorn, Kevin Rumley; Eliason and TKS split, Outlaws at Atomic reaction | Daily 5-27-2025
Another sprint car team parts ways with their driver, and it's starting to feel like more changes are coming. We'll talk about that, plus the Outlaws and Atomic take a beating for the Monday feature, and change is in the air for Longhorn Chassis, it's Dynamics division, and Kevin Rumley.
May 27, 2025•9 min
Ride changes never stop, Reutzel the villain, why didn't more Outlaws go to Port Royal? | Daily 5-26-2025
Aaron Reutzel embracing the villain role in sprint car racing, why didn't more Outlaws use a free pass, silly season musical chairs continues, and more on this holiday edition of the Daily.
May 26, 2025•8 min
Hafertepe and Bogucki hug it out, Outlaws go trucking for High Limit cash | Daily 5-25-2025
World of Outlaws drivers set to use free passes to steal High Limit cash, Hudson O'Neal rises, Scott Bogucki and Sam Hafertepe hug it out, and more today.
May 25, 2025•9 min
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