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 and Bill Leighton Jr

The guys cover a few headlines including the new NASCAR Charter rule Then they sit down with Bill Leighton Jr to talk about his 2024 SLMR West Championship

Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 18 min

Headlines and Stu Snyder

There wasn't much to talk about for headlines except for the upcoming Scott Bloomquist documentary from Netflix. Then the guys talked about the racing to come over the next few weeks. In Turn 2 the guys sat down with Ol' 3x Stu Snyder

Dec 31, 2024•45 min

Headlines, Winter Shake up, Cole Vanderheiden

The guys cover a few headlines including the latest with the Anti-Trust lawsuit with NASCAR, Eagle Raceway and Beatrice Speedway's 2025 schedule and more. Next the guys are joined by Rodney and Kara from the Winter Shake Up. In Turn 2 the guys sit down with Choo-Choo Cole Vanderheiden to talk about his 2024 season and plans for the Chili Bowl

Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 9 min

Headlines and John Berg

Not a lot of headlines to cover but there are a few out there. The guys talk about the new Qualifying and Practice procedures for NASCAR, Charter updates, and more. Then in Turn 2 they sit down with 3x Adams County Speedway Champion John Berg!

Dec 17, 2024•52 min

Boone County Raceway 2025 schedule and Jeff Wiggins

Ryan Kumpf from Boone County Raceway joins the guys to preview the 2025 schedule including the larger purse payout for the 5th annual Tanner Pelster Memorial. In Turn 2 the guys sit down with Adams County Speedway Modified champion Jeff Wiggins

Dec 10, 2024•58 min

New Truck Series Rules and Jesse Dennis

The guys discuss a few headlines including a new potential cost saving rule coming down to the Truck Series. Then in Turn 2 they sit down with Adams County Speedway Stock Car champion Jesse Dennis

Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 1 min

Stan Cisar Tribute

A few weeks after Stan passed, a group of us got together at Quaker Steak and Lube to pay tribute to a true legend in our lives. Here is that recording.

Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 40 min

Headlines and Bryce Allen

Dan and Dirk cover a few headlines including some NASCAR silly Season news and a quick preview of the Turkey Chase. Then they sit down with Adams County Speedway B-Mod champion Bryce Allen

Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 5 min

Headlines and Adam Hensel

The guys kick things off with a few headlines including the MLRA series shutting down and more. In Turn 2 the guys are joined by Even Baldwin of Adams County Speedway to talk with Adam Hensel about his 2024 Hobby Stock Championship

Nov 19, 2024•47 min

Headlines and Adams County Speedway officials

The guys kick things off with Adams County Speedway officials Evan Baldwin and Drei Hampel to discuss the 2024 season and plans for '25 Then Dan and Dirk cover a few headlines including the chance that NASCAR will adjust the playoff system, new broadcast schedule for the 2025 season and more.

Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 4 min

Headlines, Phoenix Recap, Stu Snyder

The guys cover a few headlines including an update on the Anti-Trust Lawsuit against NASCAR, The Martinsville Penalty and more. Then they recap the race at Phoenix and talk about Joey Logano winning his 3rd NASCAR Championship. In Turn 2 the guys are joined by Stu Snyder to talk about his RaceSaver Championship at Beatrice Speedway

Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 13 min

Martinsville Penalties, Weekend preview, Dillon Richards

The guys discuss the Martinsville Speedway penalties for the #1, #3, and #23 teams. Then they preview the championship race and talk about the recent winners. In Turn 2 they sit down with Beatrice Speedway Hobby Stock champion Dillon Richards

Nov 07, 2024•51 min

Manipulation at Martinsville and Jordan Grabouski

The guys breakdown the potential team manipulation from Martinsville then they sit down with Beatrice Speedway Modified track Champion Jordan Grabouski

Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 30 min

Tyler Nerud, Headlines, Weekend Preview

The guys kick the show off by sitting down with the 2024 Sport Mod Track Champion from Beatrice Speedway Tyler Nerud. Then Dan and Dirk cover a few headlines before discussing the Turkey Challenge at Park Jeff and discussing the final race in the Round of 8 for NASCAR

Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 2 min

Headlines, Homestead Recap, Johnny Thomas

The guys cover a few headlines including the latest with the Anti Trust lawsuit against NASCAR. Then they recap the race at Homestead and talk about the latest playoff picture. Then Dan, Tommy, and Anthony chat with Beatrice Speedway Sport Compact Champ Johnny Thomas

Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 15 min

Headlines, Vegas Recap, Jason Danley

Anthony and Dan chat about the race at Las Vegas and how it shaped the playoff picture. Then they covered a few headlines. In Turn 2 Dan sits down with 2x Eagle Raceway RaceSaver Champion Jason Danley to talk about his 2024 title.

Oct 27, 2024•1 hr 11 min

Tommy Denton, IMCA State Champions, Weekend Preview

Tommy Denton of Beatrice Speedway sits down with Dan and Anthony to talk about the good and bad of the 2024 season and his plans for 2025. Next the guys talk about the 2024 IMCA State Champs for Iowa and Nebraska plus cover a few headlines and preview the weekend of racing to come.

Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 23 min

Dillon Richards, Headlines, Weekend preview

Dan sits down with Eagle Raceway Hobby Stock champ Dillon Richards to talk about his season and plans for 2025 Then Dan covers a few headlines before previewing the weekend of racing.

Oct 17, 2024•28 min

48 Team DQ, RFK missing parts, Octoberfest Recap and More

James Roland joins the show tonight to recap Octoberfest at Beatrice, talk 48 team DQ, Missing RFK parts from Talladega and more Then in Turn 2 Dan sits down with Eagle Raceway Sport Mod champion Cole Wayman

Oct 15, 2024•50 min

Roger Hadan and Weekend Preview

Roger Hadan sits down with Dan to talk about the 2024 season at Eagle Raceway before discussing some changes coming for 2025

Oct 10, 2024•55 min

Dega Recap, Anti-Trust Lawsuit talk and more

AA and Dan recap the race at Dega and discuss the playoff picture going into the final race of the Round of 12. Then they discuss the Anti-Trust lawsuit and cover a few headlines.

Oct 08, 2024•29 min

NASCAR's Lawsuit, Bubba's Baby, Indy Car, and Weekend Preview

Anthony and Dan kick things off by covering the Anti-Trust lawsuit that 23XI and FRM filed against NASCAR, then they talk about Bubba's baby boy, Indy Car Charter System, and they preview the weekend of racing.

Oct 03, 2024•40 min

Evan from ACS, Kansas Recap, Headlines, and more

Evan Baldwin joins Dan and Anthony to preview the season closer for ACS and the SLMR E/W Season Championship. Then Dan and Anthony cover a few headlines before recapping the weekend at Kansas

Oct 01, 2024•39 min

Brad Perez, Kansas Speedway, Park Jefferson

It's a special Sunday episode as Dan and James play their interview with Alpha Prime driver Brad Perez and they talk about their weekend so far at Kansas Speedway

Sep 29, 2024•51 min

Cole Train News, Bourke Tire Situation, Weekend Preview

Dan and Anthony discuss Cole Vanderheiden's announcement that he's entering the 2025 Chili Bowl, then Stu Snyder joins the guys to discuss the Tire Test issue for Bourke Motorsports. Next the guys preview the weekend of racing to come including the Iron Cup at Park Jefferson, SLMR at Lakeside, and NASCAR at Kansas Speedway

Sep 26, 2024•44 min

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