We're back, with special guest, Bryce Dues! He is the driver of the #23 non-wing sprint car out of Russia, Ohio. Discussed: Making a purchase in 2019, then moving to the USAC D2 midget series 410 racing in 2024! Truckin' 🚚 Thoughts on racing in Florida so far Bud's, Willy's Tavern in Minster. Other preferred food! (Ends around 1:09:00 mark) Stoking the Fire The reasoning behind the name change at Ocala Speedway Kraig Kinser back on the WoO tour in the Pete Grove #70 Our thoughts on Ocala and Vo...
Feb 19, 2024•2 hr 24 min
For this episode we are joined by Cody Bova! He is the driver of the #20B | 410 winged sprint car out of Struthers, Ohio. Discussed: Knocking off a win in 2023 with the FAST series Making an appearance at the Eldora Million and Kings Royal What is his schedule for 2024? Ohio tracks and venturing to Pennsylvania, again. A frequent flyer for Italian & Mexican cuisine. And roller dogs!! (Ends around 35:00 minute mark) Stoking the Fire Logan Seavey going for the USAC Triple Crown again. Abacus R...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 43 min
Up for episode #127 we have Dillan Baldwin join us! He is the driver of the #67B Race Saver sprint car out of Taylorsville, Kentucky. Discussed: Picking up a win in 2023, and Rookie of the Year for the Indiana Race Saver Sprint Car series 2024 race plans Some of his favorite tracks to race at during his rookie year Turns out, he's a BBQ fan! (Ends around (29:00 minute mark) Stoking the Fire USAC Silver Crown Series makes a debut at a Kansas track USAC National Midget driver announcements Some mo...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 41 min
What better way to talk about the 38th annual Chili Bowl Nationals than with a guy that was there for his rookie year? Hometown boy, Gage Green joins the show! He made his Chili Bowl Nationals debut this year in the Glenn Styres Racing #55S. We break that down and also some other racing he is/has been involved in. Starting a job with Bo Butner in drag racing. Getting him interested in dirt racing, putting the deal together with him and GSR for the Chili Bowl. Thoughts on Tulsa and his results th...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 46 min
Wooo! We're back after a 3 week break 😵 This is our annual episode with Josh of Dirt Court Jesters (Twitter/X account) We break down some of the national schedule and dip into some of the regional ones as well. Also some chatter about some of the changes to the national sprint car scene. Discussed: WoO Sprint car, High Limit, USAC (3 Divisions), WoO Late Models, Lucas Oil late models, Xtreme Outlaw midgets schedules. What races can you find us at? Regional series discussion Josh lost a smoker! ...
Jan 08, 2024•2 hr 38 min
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 reconnaissan...
Dec 19, 2023•2 hr 32 min
As you know, we enjoy doing live podcasts at bars/restaurants! This one has been in the works for over a year. We visited Jennings Street Public House in Newburgh, Indiana for a Sunday Funday 🍹 Owner, Nick Burch, joins us to talk about his entrance to the racing community. And how he got converted to dirt racing. Steve Justis and Ben Ritchie of Justis Family Racing (#12 mini sprint) join us later to discuss their season and what is going on in 2024. Jennings Street Public House is located at: 3...
Dec 11, 2023•2 hr 43 min
Up for this episode we have Wes Irwin on the phone! He is the driver of "Big Blue" - the merchandise trailer for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink sprint car series. You can also follow along on his blog on social media - Living like Outlaws. Discussed: Life on the road - long days, late nights, early mornings. His motorsports background Being a nomad and why it works for him. Current state of dirt racing. And some thoughts. Wing counter for 2023. What is in store for 2024? Favorite food sto...
Dec 03, 2023•2 hr 15 min
Up for this episode we are joined by Harley Burns. He is the driver of the #16 non-wing sprint car out of Brazil, Indiana! You've probably seen him racing in the state of Indiana with his hauler "the bus." Owner/driver/crew chief - he busts his butt in the local Indiana sprint car scene. Discussed: A successful 2023 race season that included some wins, a track championship, and more! Wearing multiple hats for his team and what it takes to get the job done locally, and when USAC comes to town. Wh...
Nov 26, 2023•53 min
The guys are back after a break! There is some news to cover, a small results list, a full California recap, and a ton of food! Stoking the Fire FloRacing Night in America champion named after Senoia washout. A couple midget ride announcements Blake Anderson moving on from ASCoC / High Limit annoucing FAST on Dirt series purse increase Official High Limit statement on the acquisition of the ASCoC and our thoughts on that. WoO late models purse increase in 2024 Maverick Winged Sprint Car series a...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 9 min
We have guests Saban Bibent - driver of the #98 Glenn Farms sprint car, and crew guy, Kaleb Kinser join us for this one! Discussed: Fresh out of high school and ready to chase races! Plans for 2024 and beyond Wingin' it, shells & cheese, #bachinit A football background for Saban and his family (ends around 44 minute mark) Stoking the Fire A couple Chili Bowl rides announced Midwest Thunder 410 Sprint Car Series starts under KB Promotions- LLC New promotor at Lawrenceburg Speedway Eastern Cre...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 33 min
A Halloween special! No guest this week but we had some stuff to cover in this episode including a lengthy Smoke segment! Stoking the Fire "Old guys rule" t-shirt sales hit the $ goal. Off-season / silly season moves Weather impacts more racing Upcoming Volusia schedule "King of Memphis" It's almost turkey time at Springfield Raceway (MO) (Ends around 25 minute mark) Feature Finish Halloween Havoc @ Deep South Speedway Halloween Spectacular @ The Dirt track at Kern County - NARC 410 SprintOberfe...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Joining us for this episode, we have fellow Hoosier, Zane DeVault! He is the driver of the #6 winged sprint car out of Plymouth, Indiana! Discussed: A ride swap and collecting a few wins in 2023 USCS competition, the Flip Flop 50 at Riverside, the past weekend recap at Hattiesburg & Southern Raceway High Limit discussion and his thoughts on his race with them at Lincoln Park Speedway Winged sprint car racing in Indiana Sonny's bar-b-cue and sauce discussions Bar/tavern food (Ends around 1:33...
Oct 24, 2023•2 hr 37 min
Up for this episode, we have special guest, Eddie Tafoya Jr. join us via phone. He is the driver of the #51T Specialty Fasteners non-wing sprint car out of Chino Hills, California. His car may also stand out as the one with the upside down header configuration. Discussed: Starting in motocross, moving to shifter carts, and how he got into a 410 sprint car! Traveling across the country in 2023, checking off some new tracks and states. Racing in Indiana during the summer and the grind of Indiana S...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 48 min
For this episode we have, special guest, Ricky Peterson Jr. join us via phone. He is the driver of the #2 winged 410 sprint car out of Rawson, Ohio. Discussed: A trip to Atomic Speedway with the FAST on Dirt series this weekend, and results. Some highlights from the 2023 season. Cowboy up at Wayne County Speedway for the All-Stars that resulted in a podium! We touch on different winged sprint car series here in the Midwest and the newly formed Maverick Winged series and his thoughts on that. Pla...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 32 min
No guest for this week. The guys recap their bachelor party weekend for the Justis Family Racing driver, Steve. They also hit on some news, plenty of results, and their food for the past week! Stoking the fire Mike Hess leaves his role as the Race Director for the WoO Sprint Car series. NARC410 twin 20's cancelled at Kings Speedway due to track conditions. Lincoln Park Speedway, Paragon, IRA, BOSS 2023 track/series champs crowned. Final 4 drivers locked in for the championship at Eldora for the ...
Oct 03, 2023•56 min
We're shifting gears a little bit with this episode. We have a track photographer jump on with us for this one! Chuck Reed of Dirt Slinger Photography joins us via phone. We also recap our weekend at Eldora Speedway for the 41st Annual 4 Crown Nationals, some news, and results, of course. Discussion with Chuck: Growing up around racing and when did he pick up a camera and start that adventure? BC39 A close call with Robert Bell at Gas City Sammy vs. Jack 🥊 Racing in the old days Shelbyville, IN...
Sep 26, 2023•2 hr 45 min
The fellas are fresh off of the 16th Annual Haubstadt Hustler! We switch it up with this episode and hit our 3 segments and then finish with an interview with AJ Bender. He is the a driver out of San Diego, California. Driving the #21 non-wing sprint car, lightning sprint, and whatever else he has the chance to race. Stoking the Fire Haubstadt Hustler review Justin Henderson gets a new ride out East DIRTcar champions crowned Tuscarora 50 reschedule date annouced Maverick Winged Sprint car series...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 44 min
You're stuck with us for this episode! We have results from the past 2 weeks, and more!! Stoking the Fire Haubstadt Hustler is on the horizon XR Super Series 2024 schedule released Brandon Sheppard announced as the new Longhorn Chassis house car team Dirt Draft results from the boyz!! (ends around 14 minute mark) Feature Finish Short Track Super Series - Blast at the Beach, New Yorker 50 USAC Silver Crown @ Du Quoin & USAC midgets @ Angell Park WoO Sprints - Skagit Nationals & Gold Cup 6...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Up for this episode, we are joined by, fellow Hoosier - Brandon Wimmer! A winged sprint car driver out of Fairmount, Indiana. He splits time between the Shewbrooks #A79 and Team DGRD #6 (#7tw for Knoxville Nationals) cars! Discussed: Knoxville paint scheme His split season between the #A79 and #6 / #7tw in Knoxville + the Nationals. Working alongside Devin Moran in the Shewbrooks car. He dips into some of his history and some stops along the way. (ends around 35 minute mark) Stoking the Fire Gas...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 16 min
We're recovered from Knoxville and back in the studio! No guest this week so we are going to recap our trip and hit on some results. Stoking the fire More ride swaps... Knoxville Nationals review Kokomo Smackdown is next! Gateway Dirt Nationals Late Model registration opened on Sunday. Dirt Draft results (ends around 30 minute mark) Feature Finish 62nd annual Knoxville Nationals Lucas Oil Late Model series North/South 100 & Topless 100 Xtreme Outlaw Midget Appalachian midget week Hoosier Spr...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 31
The guys are in Knoxville, Iowa for the 62nd annual Knoxville Nationals. We are LIVE at the One Eleven Public House in downtown Knoxville. It was lined up to do another podcast here, with a driver, but nothing was set in stone yet. Some plans came together on Wednesday and we ended up meeting up with "The Demon" Damion Gardner, and Sean Buckley (aka: Jackslash!) They were in town promoting and debuting the new film "Worlds Fastest Sprint Car." Just a few non-wing sprint car guys hanging out in w...
Aug 12, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 3Ep. 30
For this one, the guys highlight some more driver moves, Indiana Sprint Week review, and more! Stoking the Fire Lance Dewease out of the seat of the #69k Tim Shaffer and the Grove #45 split ways Red Hill ASCoC recap from the guys ISW recap Looking ahead to the Ironman and Knoxville Social media of the week Dirt Draft results Feature Finish Indiana Sprint Week results WoO Sprints Summer Nationals final night & Weedsport Silver Dollar Nationals @ Husets ASCoC Midwest swing Prairie Dirt Classic...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 29
We dive into the Schaeffer's Oil Indiana Racesaver series with Alfred Galedrige for this episode. He is the promotor/owner/driver for the series. Discussed: Where & how did the series start? Recap from the race season so far. What is left on the remaining schedule in 2023? Race format Working with track promotors in the midwest Overall state of dirt racing in Indiana and non-wing / wing sprint discussion The series is for sale (starts around 1:20:00 mark) Seeing the series grow and continue ...
Jul 24, 2023•2 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 28
The guys travel over to Robinson, Illinois to The Woods Bar for an episode with sprint car driver, Tres Mehler. He is the driver of the #3m 305 and Steel Block sprint car...and he's looking for a 410! Discussed: His racing season and some of his results at Circle City What dirt car hasn't he driven, lol. Red Hill re-opening and what makes it special to him and his family. "The sticker" The Woods Bar and what they have to offer. Other restaurant and cuisine favorites Ends around (1:20:00) but Tre...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Season 3Ep. 27
We finally dip into the Pennsylvania sprint car scene with this episode! We are joined by the driver of the #88j non-wing sprint car, out of Mt. Pocono, PA, Joey Amantea! We had an enjoyable interview with him and covered a lot of topics. Discussed: His trip to Florida in February with the USAC National boys USAC East Coast series - his season so far, sitting 6th in points...9 pts out of 3rd place. Eldora Million chatter and his picks. Non-wing payout discussion. Getting anxious to get to Indian...
Jul 12, 2023•2 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Up for this episode, we have guest, Austin Ervine. He is the driver of the #21 non-winged sprint car out of Arizona. Discussed: Racing out west leading up to summer break. What keeps him busy when he's not racing? Some of his favorite food items/restaurants (ends around 27:00 mark) Stoking the Fire Late thoughts on the Husets High Bank Nationals Circus City Speedplex announcement Kaylee Bryson double duty Shane Stewart is out of retirement (as a driver) Dirt Draft results, or lack there of (ends...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Up next we are joined by Ryan Barr of Piqua, Ohio. Driver of the #21B - Ryan Barr Racing non-wing sprint car! Discussed: A regular at Lawrenceburg, some highlights, peaks & valleys of the season so far. Eldora for Lets Race Two and a missing wheel cover. Eldora for Ohio Speedweek as well He hits on some of the family tree of racing and where it all began for his family and how he got into it. Victory lane @ Bloomington, and a few other stories. He's a big BBQ rib fan. Who has the best ribs o...
Jun 28, 2023•2 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 24
We're back for more and the heat is getting cranked up as summer approaches! Stoking the Fire Cowboy up at Wayne County for Ohio Speedweek 🤠 38th Annual Hell Tour kicks off 🔥 Xtreme Outlaw Appalachian midget week in August ⛰️ Eldora Million and Knoxville 360 & 410 Nationals driver entries are open Bridgeport Speedway track prep Husets High Bank Nationals are on deck 💲 (ends around 22:00 mark) Feature Finish XR Super Series @ Kokomo for $100k to win ASCoC Ohio Speedweek USAC National sprin...
Jun 20, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 23
For this episode you're stuck with the guys! They get into the early days of the podcast, some highlighted episodes/guests, favorites, and more! (that chat ends around the 20:00 minute mark) Stoking the fire Missed FAST 410 sprint results from early June. Safety @ Circle City Eagle Raceway packed crowd for High Limit Vermeer Motorsports driver change USAC Eastern Storm on deck Dirt Draft results (ends around 32:00 mark) Feature Finish USAC Indiana Midget Week High Limit @ Eagle WoO Sprints @ Kno...
Jun 13, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 22
