Have you heard of this happening before? | Daily 5-22-2025
Today on the show, the story of a series cancelling a race that was apparently never scheduled to begin with. Plus folks mad at USAC, racing ahead and more.
May 22, 2025•9 min
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Where do we draw the line? Plus Rico only wins because of his crew chief! | Daily 5-21-2025
Rico Abreu only wins because of Ricky Warner, Kyle Cummins leads USAC into a busy week around Indy, and where do we draw the line between track prep and the fan experience?
May 21, 2025•8 min
Infinity converts another Longhorn customer, can this dirt track thrive again? | Daily 5-20-2025
Wells Motorsports converts another Longhorn customer to their Infinity Chassis brand, plus we'll talk good news and bad news for two race tracks, High Limit at Grandview tonight, and more.
May 20, 2025•8 min
You know what they say about rules... | Daily 5-19-2025
Touring sprint car drivers get laps elsewhere with rainouts, Tim McCreadie is so back, and as some sprint car teams push rules boundaries, it's important to remember what they say about rules...
May 19, 2025•8 min
Dirt racing needs more of this | Daily 5-18-2025
An emotional win for Tim McCreadie, Kaleb Montgomery versus the Kaedings, old guys fast, and something we need to see more of across the sport.
May 18, 2025•8 min
The anatomy of a sprint car team BATTLING to save their night | Daily 5-15-2025
Things went sideways early last night for an Outlaw team, and today we'll walk you through the entire process they went through at break-neck speed to salvage their race. Plus an update on Chris Madden's future, a surprise front runner at Oshweken, and more.
May 15, 2025•9 min
BShepp's Eldora ride, Durham's influence, and everything must go | Daily 5-14-2025
Hudson O'Neal has had an insane turnaround in recent weeks, and we'll talk why plus the numbers behind it. I've also got details on a dirt late model veteran selling out his equipment, racing going on tonight, and is the Rocket house car really not racing the Dream?
May 14, 2025•8 min
Sprint car world lights up over hot High Limit finish, watch controversy | Daily 5-13-2025
High Limit puts on a Monday banger at Kokomo, but the community is up in arms over a driver wearing a watch in the car. Plus racing tonight, a modified series schedule update, and more.
May 13, 2025•8 min
So which shocks were REALLY on Jonathan Davenport's car? | Daily 5-12-2025
Coming up I've got an update on this Jonathan Davenport shock situation, plus Max Blair's incredible weekend, High Limit at Kokomo, and much more.
May 12, 2025•8 min
A simple slip, or did Jonathan Davenport reveal a secret change? | Daily 5-11-2025
Did we get a simple slip of the tongue from Jonathan Davenport, or an admission of a big change to his car? We'll talk about that plus Rico Abreu's not fun win, multiple winless streaks broken, and we are absolutely not going to talk about more qualifying wings that showed up at Williams Grove.
May 11, 2025•9 min
The two sides of that sprint car wing controversy meet! | Daily 5-8-2025
Danny Dietrich and Bobby Allen meet, Posse drivers shine but don't win, a sprint car driver missing at Lincoln, a High Limit franchise update, and a whole lot more today.
May 08, 2025•8 min
The Josh Richards rumors are back... So what's up? | Daily 5-7-2025
The Josh Richards rumors are back, and we'll talk about where things stand. Plus LaSalle puts on a good show, the Outlaws are in Posseland, a new sprint car deal, and more.
May 07, 2025•8 min
Another Longhorn team flipped, is Kyle Larson right? | Daily 5-6-2025
Kyle Larson said he thinks it's tougher to win against High Limit than the Outlaws, but do the numbers jive with that idea? We'll dive in today, plus a schedule change for the Outlaws, the Flo series kicks off tonight, and Infinity Chassis adds a new dirt late model recruit.
May 06, 2025•8 min
Legendary car owner spills the beans, a unique driver search to watch | Daily 5-5-2025
A top team owner reveals what it costs to go racing these days, and you might be shocked by the comparison he makes... Or maybe you won't. Plus Cody Sommer's driver search, Hunt the Front and Joseph Joiner stacking wins, and more today.
May 05, 2025•7 min
Help a rival, get beat?! Plus big changes for trio of late model teams | Daily 5-4-2025
Both late model national tours lose full timers, and we'll talk about what's next for all three. Plus Tim McCreadie looks sporty, weekend results, and a sprint car driver welds on a rival's car, and then gets beat by him.
May 04, 2025•9 min
Owens faces a choice, Kevin Rumley helps out late model vet | Daily 5-1-2025
Coming up, can one dirt late model veteran turn things around with help from Longhorn and Kevin Rumley? Plus another late model star has seen his results tick up, but he's got a decision to make for the weekend. That and a lot more today.
May 01, 2025•8 min
Danny Dietrich calls out Shark Racing's flexing sprint car wings | Daily 4-30-2025
Danny Dietrich and Shark Racing are at odds over sprint car wing flexing, and I was pulled into it with a photo I took of the 1A. We'll wade into the situation today and talk through what isn't an easy problem to solve.
Apr 30, 2025•9 min
Curious new pieces spotted on top dirt late model | Daily 4-29-2025
A top dirt late model is spotted with some interesting new parts, and we'll show you what they are and talk about what they are for. Plus a new look for the Kreitz 69k sprint car, more All Star full timers, and an open sprint car seat.
Apr 29, 2025•8 min
SUNDAY SPRINT CAR STUNNER! Plus how Dale Earnhardt's grandson did in his dirt late model debut | Daily 4-28-2025
Ashton Torgerson shocks the sprint car world, RTJ stays hot, Alberson solidifies his spot, JG scores, and Dale Earnhardt's grandson makes his dirt late model debut.
Apr 28, 2025•8 min
Late model stars offer honest feedback on new tires | Daily 4-27-2025
On this Sunday we'll talk more reaction on the new Hoosier late model tires, plus discuss a bunch of the weekend racing, including a Lucas chase mixup, Bobby Pierce's dominance, some streaks broken, and more.
Apr 27, 2025•9 min
Aero bits called out, Knoxville responds; mod-standout getting a chance | Daily 4-24-2025
Shark's new driver confirmed, at least for this weekend. Plus sprint car teams push the limits at Knoxville with aero bits, a modified standout getting a late model chance, and a lot more today.
Apr 24, 2025•11 min
Shark circling new driver, the TSR search for speed continues | Daily 4-23-2025
Shark Racing circling their next sprint car driver for the 1A, Donny Schatz's team makes more changes in search of speed, and a regional sprint car series makes a strategic move hoping to draw big names.
Apr 23, 2025•9 min
Do you trust the recent speed from these dirt late model teams? | Daily 4-22-2025
We've seen several dirt late model teams make significant turnarounds in recent weeks, but with so little national tour races happening, are we getting accurate views of where they are with their performance? We'll talk about that today, plus Knoxville's stacked lists of weekly competitors and how the Iowa track is really becoming an oasis for weekly competition.
Apr 22, 2025•9 min
A quick hook, a wild photo, and a small but important chassis builder | Daily 4-21-2025
A sprint car deal over before it started, the small Tennessee fabrication shop behind several dirt late model chassis brands, and I've got a wild sprint car photo to share.
Apr 21, 2025•8 min
A sprint car driver DQ'd, Danny Dietrich doesn't hesitate | Daily 4-20-2025
Danny Dietrich moves quick for a big guy, a sprint car driver DQ'd for a tall wicker bill, plus we'll talk Outlaws at Knoxville, and the first weekend on the new Hooiser late model tires.
Apr 20, 2025•9 min
Some builders won't sell you a sprint car engine | Daily 4-17-2025
410 sprint car engines are expensive, and they aren't easy to come by even if you have the cash. Today we'll dive into a very closed system of builders and who you can and probably can't get engines from.
Apr 17, 2025•9 min
Paul Silva's unpainted qualifying wing: DIVERSION or SPEED? | Daily 4-16-2025
Paul Silva got plenty of people talking earlier this year when he bolted an unpainted wing on the 57 for qualifying sessions. But was it a diversion, or is it really providing speed? We'll look at some numbers and talk about a few more things that competitors have noticed. Plus sprint car ride swapping, and a lot more.
Apr 16, 2025•8 min
Hoosier causes a stir, Outlaws partner with Hulk Hogan, Daryn Pittman and the 69K | Daily 4-15-2025
Daryn Pittman's new Knoxville deal and what it means for the Kreitz 69K, the World of Outlaws Late Model Series announces new title sponsor with interesting connections, and new dirt late model tires from Hoosier have the industry talking.
Apr 15, 2025•8 min
It sure seems like the Tony Stewart Racing-Ford deal is over for good | Daily 4-14-2025
The signs of the Tony Stewart Racing/Ford engine divorce were even more evident at Pevely, and today we'll talk about it, including the one key area to watch for to see if things really are getting better now that they switched. Plus the Outlaws lose a full timer, Danny Dietrich super trucks to a win, sketchy racing at Terre Haute, and more.
Apr 14, 2025•8 min
Does this mean Brandon Sheppard and the Rocket house car are back? | Daily 4-13-2025
Did Brandon Sheppard's run-in with Cody Overton provide the fuel he needed to win again? We'll talk about it, plus a possible turn around weekend for another late model driver, a David Gravel streak comes to an end, and a whole lot more.
Apr 13, 2025•9 min
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