Episode 80 - Daniel Whitley

The Drivers Seat segment

For this episode we have Daniel Whitley on the show! He is the driver of #57 Abacus Racing midget and also races non winged sprints out in California.  Discussed:

• Arriving in Tulsa, practice day, what else has been going on since arriving at the Expo?
• Racing from the start, how did he get to where he is today?
• 2022 racing highlights.
• Hangtime at Perris Auto Speedway.
• How did the Abacus Racing deal come together and who are the pieces that make it work?
• Favorite cuisine and food on the road.
• Mac & Cheese and cast iron skillet master??

(ends around 40 minute mark)

Stoking the Fire

• Tulsa Shootout winners
• Chili Bowl 2023 flip count prediction. Plus our winner and dark horse predictions.
• Tri State Speedway (Haubstadt, IN) schedule release!
• USCS 360 sprint cars return to Volusia.
• Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup.
• A new promotor at 67 Speedway and highlighted events there in 2023.
• Jimmy Owens gets a new ride.
• BOSS and Williams Grove schedule releases.
• Social media of the week. 

Feature Finish

• Wild West Shootout at Vado Speedway Park
• 32th Annual Ice Bowl @ Talladega Short Track

(ends around 1:05:00 mark)

The Smoke

• Our normal sponsor visits!
• Charlie ventures out on Monday.
• Taco Tuesday AND Wednesday!
• Steak, steak, and more steak!
• Pastalaya