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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

RaceSaver Nationals Recap

The guys breakdown some of the headlines from the 2024 RaceSaver Nationals at Eagle Raceway plus they recap Darlington

Sep 03, 202439 min

Tyler Perry, JMS Update, RCR Appeal and more

In Turn 1 the guys talk with Tyler Perry to get the latest on the Stewart Alley Memorial at Eagle Raceway. Then in Turn 2 they discuss the latest with Junction Motor Speedway, preview the weekend of local racing, talk RCR appeal and more

Aug 22, 20241 hr 4 min

Headlines and Michigan recap

The guys talk about the passing of Scott Bloomquist, JMS ending their season early, RCR Appeal, and more plus they recap Michigan

Aug 20, 202437 min

Scott Bloomquist Tribute

With the tragic news on Friday, we decided to re-publish Scott's first interview on The Front Stretch. This is from January 2013 as apart of the Legends of the Dirt Series.

Aug 19, 20241 hr 8 min

Drama at Eagle, Richmond Recap

The guys cover a few headlines including the ongoing feud between two Eagle Raceway drivers and the ending of the Richmond race.

Aug 13, 202437 min

RaceSaver Nationals Format

The guys talk about the latest announcement regarding the format for the RaceSaver Nationals at Eagle Raceway and they preview the weekend of racing.

Aug 08, 202431 min

RaceSaver Talk

The guys cover a few headlines including the new format for the RaceSaver Nationals

Aug 06, 202432 min

2016 Knoxville Nationals

With very few headlines to discuss and NASCAR off this weekend the guys decided to play their interview with Dave Despain from the 2016 Knoxville Nationals plus they played the interviews they got from Jason Johnson, Donny Schatz, Daryn Pitman, and Kyle Larson.

Aug 01, 202444 min

SND's Wrap up, Weekend Preview, More

The guys talk about a few races set to hit the dirt tracks in the midwest this weekend then they cover a few things they missed with the Silver dollar Nationals at Husets

Jul 25, 202437 min

Should the SDN's move back to NE

The guys discuss a rough year 2 of the Silver Dollar Nationals at Huset's and discuss the possibilities that it could move back to NE

Jul 23, 202433 min

Headlines and Weekend Preview

The guys talk about Hudson O'Neal getting a new ride, RTJ signing a deal to drive for Koehler Motorsports for the rest of the season, Bubba getting fined and then they preview a big weekend of racing.

Jul 11, 202427 min

Headlines, Chicago Recap

The guys chat about the RTJ situation, Hailee Degan losing her ride, A Bounty at Junction Motor Speedway, and more plus they recap the race at Chicago

Jul 09, 202435 min

Tanner Pelster Memorial Preview, Headlines, Weekend preview

Ryan Kumpf of Boone County Raceway joins the guys to preview Sunday's Tanner Pelster Memorial. In Turn 2 the guys cover the headlines including the penalty on the 77, new driver for the 21 and then they preview Sunday's race at Chicago.

Jul 04, 202448 min

Todd Cooney, Headlines, Weekend Recap

Todd Cooney joins the guys to talk about switching from driver to car owner. Then the guys cover a few headlines and recap the weekend of racing including The Stan Cisar tribute at Eagle and the rain lengthened race at Nashville.

Jul 02, 20241 hr 12 min

Garry Hopp of SCS, Headlines, Weekend Preview

In Turn 1 the guys are joined by Gary Hopp of Shelby County Speedway to preview two huge late model races coming in July. In Turn 2 the guys discuss Chase Brisco's new ride, the future of Stewart-Haas racing, and more plus they preview this weekends races including the Stan Cisar tribute race at Eagle.

Jun 27, 202457 min

RIP Stan Cisar, Headlines, Iowa recap, McKenna Haase

The guys start off with the news of the passing of Stan Cisar. Then they cover a few headlines including Martin Truex Jr's Retirement. Next they recap Iowa Speedway In Turn 2 they chat for a few minues with McKenna Haase

Jun 18, 202448 min

High Limits talk, Headlines, Sonoma recap

The guys cover a few details for Tuesday's High Limit Show at Eagle, then they cover a few headlines including more charter negotiation talks, then recap Sonoma.

Jun 11, 202430 min

Eric Peterson, Headlines, Sonoma Preview

The guys chat with new Iowa Speedway president Eric Peterson about his time in NASCAR, his journey to Newton and some great need to know stuff for next weekend. Then the guys cover a few headlines including Larson's Waiver, Knoxvilles new sponsor, plus more. The guys also preview this weekends races.

Jun 06, 202458 min

Headlines, WWTR Recap, James Roland

In Turn 1 the guys chat more about NASCAR not announcing the Playoff waiver for Kyle Larson yet plus preview a few local dirt track races coming up. James Roland of The Finish Line on 93.7fm joins the guys to talk about taking over the airwaves in the Lincoln.

Jun 04, 202445 min

SHR Shutting down, Weekend preview

The guys cover a few headlines including the passing of Dale Bittner, SHR Shutting down, FRM getting a third charter, and much more. Then they preview the weekend of racing

May 30, 202431 min

Coca-Cola 600 recap and more

In Turn 1 the guys discuss the Coca-Cola 600 plus a few headlines and then talk about Kyle Larson missing the Coca-Cola 600 Next the guys play one of the first interviews Stan Cisar did on the Front Stretch from August 24th, 2013

May 28, 202439 min

Headlines, Weekend preview, and Dr Dean Sicking

The guys discuss the penalties handed down to the 47 team plus cover a few more headlines including a few races already getting canceled. Next, we dug through the Front Stretch Archives and found our interview with Dr. Dean Sicking. We thought it would be timely to re-publish this interview since he will be included with the 2025 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees.

May 23, 202443 min
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