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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

Headlines - Jesse Dennis

The guys cover a few headlines before sitting down with Adams County Speedway Modified champion Jesse Dennis

Jan 30, 202435 min

Headlines, Adam Hensel

The guys cover a few headlines before sitting down with Adams County Speedway Hobby Stock track champion Adam Hensel.

Jan 23, 202432 min

Headlines and Omaha Speed Shop

In Turn 1 the guys talk about Spencer Boyd's new ride, IROC back from the dead, Update on the Crown Vic class, Boone County Speedway and Junction Motor Speedway schedules plus Auto Club Speedway update. In Turn 2 the guys chat with Dustin and Terry from the Omaha Speed Shop.

Jan 09, 20241 hr 11 min

Headlines and then Kirk Williams of Williams Brothers Racing

In Turn 1 the guys chat about the passing of two racing legends, Matty D with a new contract, a new sport mod touring series, MB 360 points fund, and more. In Turn 2 the guys sit down with Kirk Williams from the Williams Brothers Racing to talk about their 2023 season

Jan 02, 20241 hr 1 min

Headlines and Jack Underwood

AA joins the guys to talk about his weekend in St. Louis at The Dome, then the guys cover a few headlines. In Turn 2 they talked with Jack Underwood about his Onawa Track Championship

Dec 19, 202356 min

Headlines and Tony Peterson

The guys kick things off by discussing a few headlines including Hunt Brothers Pizza going to Penske, NASCAR's new TV deal, Iowa Speedway being sold out and more. Then they sit down with Tony Peterson to talk about his Onawa Dragway championship

Dec 12, 202358 min

Eagle Raceway Schedule, Headlines, Joe McCarty

Anthony Ainsle and PJ Pederson join the guys in Turn 1 to cover a few headlines including the Eagle Raceway schedule, local drivers running the Chili bowl and more. Then in Turn 2 the guys sit down with Onawa Dragway champion Joe McCarty

Dec 06, 20231 hr 10 min

Headlines and Taylor Huss

In Turn 1 the guys chat about a few headlines Then in turn 2 they sit down with Taylor Huss to talk about his Beatrice Speedway Hobby Stock championship

Nov 28, 202338 min

Headlines, Turkey Chase Preview, Trey Duensing

Anthony Ainsle fills in for an ill Dirk. The cover the news from Junction Motor Speedway, then they cover a few 2024 schedules before previewing the Turkey Chase. In turn 2 the guys chat with Beatrice Speedway Speedway Modified track champion Trey Duensing.

Nov 22, 20231 hr 9 min

Headlines and Kaylee Richards

The guys kick things off with a few headlines before heading over to Turn 2 and talking with Kaylee Richards about her Beatrice Speedway Sport Compact Championship

Nov 14, 202345 min

Kyle Vanover, Headlines and more

In Turn 1 the guys chat with Beatrice Speedway Stock Car Track Champion Kyle Vanover Then in turn 2 they cover a few headlines and preview Monday Nights Onawa Dragway champions interviews at Quaker Steak & Lube

Nov 09, 202351 min

Tommy Denton, Phoenix Recap

The guys start off by recapping the race at Phoenix and talking about the 2023 NASCAR Championship In Turn 2 the guys sit down with Beatrice Speedway promoter Tommy Denton to discuss his thoughts on 2023 and plans for 2024

Nov 07, 202358 min

Gunnar Pike, Phoenix Preview, Headlines

In Turn 1 the guys talk with Gunnar Pike about his 2023 IMCA Nebraska State RaceSaver Championship . Then they get you set for this weekends championship race for NASCAR at Phoenix. See you at Quaker Steak & Lube!

Nov 02, 202349 min

Tyler Drueke, Headlines, Martinsville Recap

In Turn 1 the guys cover a few headlines including Aric Almirola retiring (again), Smithfield leaving NASCAR, and Sheldon Creed then they recap Martinsville In Turn 2 they chat with Tyler Drueke, 2023 Eagle Raceway RaceSaver track Champion and 2023 IMCA National Champion

Oct 31, 20231 hr 9 min

Nate Thompson, Headlines, and Homestead Recap

In Turn 1 the guys cover a few headlines including Kyle Larson and Brad Sweet taking over the All-Star Circuit of Champions, Park Jeff moving to Thursday nights in 2024. Then they recapped the race at Homestead-Miami and discussed a few playoff possibilities. In Turn 2 the guys sat down with Eagle Raceway Stock Car track champion Nate Thompson

Oct 24, 202348 min

Ryan Gilland, Headlines, Weekend Preview

In Turn 1 the guys chat with Eagle Raceway Hobby Stock track Champion Ryan Gilland Then in Turn 2 they cover a few headlines including another update on the 12 DQ being rescinded, then they preview the weekend of racing to come

Oct 19, 202343 min

Roger Hadan, Headlines, Las Vegas recap

The guys kicked off the show by covering a few headlines including Ryan Blaney's DQ reversal, new ride for John Hunter Nemechek, and more. Next they covered the race at Las Vegas and chatted about the playoff picture In Turn 2 the guys were joined by Roger Hadan to talk about the 2023 season at Eagle Raceway, plans for '24 and more.

Oct 17, 20231 hr 4 min

Chicago numbers, Hocevar, Weekend preview and More

the guys start the show off by previewing the Eagle Raceway Track Champions schedule for Monday night at Quaker Steak & Lube, then they talk about some numbers from the Chicago Street race, next they cover a few more headlines before previewing the weekend of racing.

Oct 12, 202335 min

KMB Sold? Cup to Iowa? Weekend preview and More

The guys discuss KMB truck series team being sold, Penalties from Texas, the chances of Iowa getting a Cup Series race plus they preview the weekend of racing to come and more.

Sep 28, 202335 min

Headlines, Matt D update, Tiny Lund Preview and more

In Turn 1 the guys talk about the latest news regarding the Spire Motorsports charter, Matty D out of his ride then they preview this weekends Tiny Lund at Shelby County Speedway and the NASCAR race at Texas

Sep 21, 202330 min

RIP Sherry Pollex, Charter Sale, Bristol Recap and more

The guys open the show with the incredibly sad news of Sherry Pollex passing after a long fight with ovarian cancer. Then they talk about Spire Motorsports paying $40m for a charter from Live Fast Racing plus they discuss Noah Gragson's return to racing, NASCAR not running at Road America and getting rid of the Bristol Dirt race then they recapped the race at Bristol and talk about the 4 drivers who were eliminated.

Sep 19, 202343 min

Headlines, Weekend Preview, Johnny Davis

The guys chat about a few headlines including Noah Gragson getting reinstated, They preview the weekend of racing to come including the Abe Lincoln Memorial at US 30 and the SLMR series at Knoxville plus Saturday nights race at Bristol. In Turn 2 they talk with JD Motorsports President Johnny Davis about his time in NASCAR and how he's helping to keep it on track

Sep 14, 202353 min
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