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Episode 124 - Van 'The Man' Gurley Jr.

Dec 19, 20232 hr 32 min
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Episode description

The guys are back in the studio and are joined by, fellow Hoosier, Van Gurley Jr! He is the driver of the Team Volkswagen/Audi #13 winged sprint car out of Merrillville, IN. He's back in the saddle after a 20 year hiatus in racing. Discussed:

  • Some of his racing history and what he accomplished years ago, wins, etc.
  • Lack of respect on the track. And his solution 🤔
  • Supporting wing racing in Indiana
  • Changes in racing through the years. And his/our thoughts on new series emerging.
  • Food reconnaissance 🥩
  • A trip to Ft. Wayne and what other restaurants can you find him at?

(Ends around 1:43:00 mark)

Stoking the Fire

  • Emerson Axsom's 2024 plans
  • American sprint car drivers competing in Australiana
  • Lincoln Park & Bloomington Schedules are out
  • NARC410 schedule is out
  • HART Indiana schedules coming out this Friday 12/22
  • Chili Bowl entry list soars above 300
  • A spicy weekend in St. Louis @ the Dome - our thoughts
  • Social media of the week and Dirt Draft results

(Ends around 1:59:00 mark)

Feature Finish

  • 7th Annual Gateway Dirt Nationals in St. Louis
  • POWERi Midgets & Non-Wing Outlaws - Jr. Knepper 55 @ Du Quoin, IL

(Ends around 2:02:00 mark)

The Smoke

  • Martini night @ Bonefish Grill
  • GD Ritzy's
  • Penn Station subs
  • Smash tacos
  • Mission BBQ catered
  • Breakfast Club
  • JFR party
  • Sunday Funday- Prime rib, cajun frog legs


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