Episode 89 - JJ Hughes

For this episode the DTRR guys travel to Ireland, Indiana! Fitting it is St. Patrick's weekend 🍺 The beer and bourbon was flowing! We are at a friends house there, Zerrick Wells. He actually had a hand in how this was started. He provided the name (Dirt Tracks & Rib Racks) for a group text years ago. When it was decided we were going to take off and run with the podcast idea. He let us know he just didn't know if he could commit to the time for it. He has supported us and what we have done with the podcast since day #1 and we appreciate that. And thanks to him for letting us come to his house and cooking our meal on podcast Sunday! This may be a yearly tradition! 🍀

Also joining us is Jasper, IN resident JJ Hughes, driver of the #76J non-wing sprint car! A California transplant, we hear about what it was like growing up there, and his racing background. Also discussed:

• Supercross in Indy recap.
• What he likes most about southern Indiana and Tri-State Speedway. Now that he is closer to Haubstadt he gets there more frequently.
• Love / hate relationship with the 'Burg.
• Some info and what is is like operating a small one car race team. What is special to him at the race track?
• A trip to Illinois in 2022 to race. 🧐
• A pre-race ritual that started at a young age. 🍫
• Favorite Jasper restaurants. And where to go in Indy.
• What is a "must" at the end of each race night? 🍦

* Ends at the 2:07:00 mark. JJ hangs around and has some input, lol.

Being this is the first podcast episode (Zerrick) Wells has been able to sit in and join us on. He has a little questionnaire for Bunner and Charlie. What they like most about this podcast, favorite interviews, meals/food, and more!

We also touch on some results from the weekend. USAC/CRA, WoO Sprints, Placerville weekly.