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The Front Stretch

Each week Dan Taylor and Dirk Huston cover the latest in racing news, speak with drivers, owners, track promoters and industry officials.
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Episodes

Not much changed

The guys discuss a few headlines including the 2026 cup schedule

Aug 21, 202524 min

Playoff talk

The guys talk about the races at Eagle and how Trevor Baker was lucky (??) and how the Stock Car championship race is gonna be one for the record books. Then they covered some headlines and recapped Richmond

Aug 19, 202536 min

Schatz out at TSR, how long will TSR last??

The guys cover a few headlines including Donny Schatz out at TSR, Kyle Berk getting inducted into the NDLMHoF, Victory Lane rules, and much more plus they discuss the points battle with 2 races to go in the regular season for the Cup Series

Aug 14, 202537 min

Don't ruin your celebration!

The guys talk about the weird stuff happening in the news lately along with CZ taking a Victory Lane spill. Then Chance Riley joins the guys to preview this weekends Bill Kirk Memorial at Park Jefferson

Aug 12, 202549 min

NASCAR let him off the hook

The guys chat about Austin Hill getting a playoff waiver, things NASCAR needs to do to improve racing, and more. Then they preview this weekends race at Watkins Glen

Aug 07, 202537 min

Is it time for a new Playoff system

The guys start off by chatting about a race at Off Road Speedway, Concordia Raceway shutting down early, A potential change to the NASCAR playoff system and more.

Aug 05, 202536 min

Iowa Preview and Headlines

The guys talk about the SLMR series being dropped from the Stewart Alley Memorial at Eagle on Sept 7th, Austin Hill's suspension, NASCAR not returning to Mexico City and more. Plus they preview this weekends race at Iowa

Jul 31, 202530 min

Headlines and Indy talk

The guys talk about Shayle Bade's news, Dover getting a ride for the 360 Nationals, Cory Dumpert hitting 100 wins, and they discuss the race at Indy.

Jul 29, 202539 min

Headlines and Indy Preview

The guys discuss a few headlines including NASCAR headed to San Diego, Iowa possibly losing their Indy races, and a big surprise coming to Eagle Raceway. Plus they preview the Brickyard 400

Jul 24, 202526 min

Tanner Pelster Recap

The guys cover a few headlines and recap the Tanner Pelster Memorial

Jul 15, 202529 min

Tanner Pelster Memorial Preview and Headlines

Ryan Kumpf joins the guys to preview Sundays Tanner Pelster Memorial at Boone County Raceway. Then Dan and Dirk talk about Chicagoland Speedway, The clash returning to Bowman Gray Stadium, and more

Jul 10, 202546 min

Local Headlines and Chicago Recap

The guys talk about the big 5 day race weekend in front of us, US30 dropping Mods, Fake Posts, and recap Chicago

Jul 08, 202533 min

Daniel Suarez, RFK, plus Local Sprint races

The guys talk about Daniel Suarez and Track House Racing parting ways after the 2025 season. Then they discuss RFK losing their president and then they discuss the 4 night sprint series that James Roland floated on Social Media.

Jul 03, 202527 min

Adam Gullion and Atlanta

Adam Gullion joins the guys in Turn 1 to update us on the 91 team and talk current racing issues. Then they guys eat some crow as they review Atlanta

Jul 01, 20251 hr 3 min

Johnny "The Jet" Saathoff

Johnny Saathoff joins the guys to talk about Ne Hall of Fame nomination and IMCA claims. Then the guys talk about Park Jefferson, Interstate Speedway, Carson Hocevar penalty, Iowa Speedway, San Diego, and Pocono.

Jun 19, 20251 hr 3 min

High Limit Recap

Dan and Dirk spend most of the show discussing the High Limit show at Eagle Raceway

Jun 12, 202536 min

Dodge Returns, Lawsuit update, High Limits talk and more

The guys talk about Dodge returning to the trucks in 2026, updated fans on the latest news from the Anti-Trust Lawsuit between 23XI, Front Row Motorsports, and NASCAR. Then they discuss the High Limits show at Eagle and recap Michigan

Jun 10, 202535 min

Headlines, Michigan Preview

The guys discuss the High Limit race at Eagle Raceway next Tuesday, the huge stock car money coming July 12th at Eagle Raceway, July 13th for the Tanner Pelster Memorial at Boone County Raceway and July 14th at Beatrice for the Joey Hergott Memorial. Then they discuss the NASCAR In-Season Challenge and get you set for Sunday's cup series race at Michigan

Jun 05, 202539 min

Headlines and Nashville recap

The guys talk about Stuart Raceway, Rockingham for sale, Nashville Recap, 16 team penalty, and more

Jun 03, 202530 min

Dan cannot say Specificity...

Dan tries to update everyone on the Kansas penalties to the 17 but gets tripped up. Dirk talks about the post race penalties from Indy and Charlotte. They discuss the extra money for Mods over the next three days, and they get you set for Sunday's race at Nashville.

May 29, 202525 min

Weather and Keyboard Commanders

The guys kick things off by discussing the Charger Chassis post negativity around rainouts. Then they discuss the Coca Cola 600 and more

May 27, 202534 min

Kurt Busch

Only one topic on this show., The guys sit down with Kurt Busch to talk about his start, career, and induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame

May 23, 202529 min

Headlines and weekend preview

The guys discuss latest NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees and preview the Coca-Cola 600. Then Anthony Ainsle joins the guys to preview the Indy 500 and discuss Team Penske's issues.

May 22, 202546 min

Eagle Recap, Headlines, and Neal Racing

The guys discuss a few headlines including RFK's decision to appeal their Kansas Penalty. Then they recap the Malvern Bank High Bank Heist at Eagle Raceway. Then they sit down with Michael Neal of Neal Racing out of Mississippi.

May 20, 202558 min

Eagle Preview, 3rd Kansas Race, and Eric Cerny of MCSA

The guys kick things off by talking with Eric Cerny of the Midwest Classic Stock Car Association about their 2025 season Then they discuss the final details on the High Bank Heist at Eagle, Then they cover the rumors about Kansas getting championship sunday and more.

May 15, 202542 min
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