The Front Stretch - podcast cover

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.
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

Theron Ahlman and Kansas Preview

Driver of the 2a sport mod, Theron Ahlman, joins the guys to talk about his 2025 season. Then the guys cover a few headlines and preview Kansas Speedway

May 08, 202537 min

Bayley Currey and GOTRA

The guys talk about Texas, cover a few headlines and sit down with the driver of the 44 Niece Motorsports truck, Bayley Currey. Then they chat with John Orlowski about the 2025 season for the Good Ol' Time Racing Association.

May 06, 202554 min

Mike Daly, Chase Briscoe, Headlines

The guys kick things off with a legend in Midwest Racing. Mike Daly sits down with the guys to talk about his rise to legendary engine builder. Joe Gibbs Racing driver Chase Briscoe joins the guys to talk about his time at SHR, the move to JGR and his thoughts on Kansas Speedway. Finally the guys discuss a few headlines including the LMC v RWR lawsuit and joint mod point fund between Beatrice and Eagle.

May 01, 20251 hr 28 min

Dega talk and Jacob Hobscheidt

The guys kick things off by recapping the race at Dega and talk a lot about tech and rules. In Turn 2 the guys sit down with Jacob Hobscheidt

Apr 29, 202550 min

Ray Harrington and Headlines

Ray Harrington, driver of the #70 Sport Mod, joins the guys to talk about his coming season Then the guys talk about Rodney Childers, Talladega, and more

Apr 24, 202524 min

Corbin Racing

In Turn 1 the guys covered a few headlines and recapped the racing at Eagle Raceway Then they sat down with the Corbin Brothers to talk about their plans for 2025.

Apr 22, 202538 min

Andrew Kosiski and Iowa's New Law

Andrew Kosiski sits down with the guys to talk fatherhood, his 2024 season, and plans for 2025 Iowa passes a new law that protects race tracks and the guys discuss it plus more.

Apr 17, 202536 min

Bristol Recap and Roger Elliot

The guys talk about Larson's dominance at Bristol and the tire issues plus they preview this weekends Ice Breaker Challenge at Eagle Raceway Then Roger Elliot joins the guys to talk history in the sport and plans for 2025

Apr 15, 202543 min

Braxton Clapp-Lovings and Haley Maasek

Local kart racer Braxton Clapp-Lovings sits down with the guys for a Lyle's Tire and Wheel interview. Braxton gets us updated on his plans for this coming season In Turn 2 the guys cover a few headlines and get you set for this weekends race at Bristol Then in Turn 3 the guys talk with another local kart racer, this time they chat with Halee Masek

Apr 10, 202542 min

Headlines and Roman Mason

The guys talk about the trademark fight over the #8, The new contest at US 30 and the season opener at ACS. The guys also discuss the race at Darlington Then they sit down with local kart racer Roman Mason to announce his plans for 2025

Apr 08, 202546 min

Shayle Bade and Cameron Thompson

Shayle Bade joined the guys at the World of Wheels car show for a Lyles Tire and wheels interview. She talked about her 2024 season and plans for 2025 plus she made Dan and Dirk play a game In Turn 2 the guys cover a few headlines including a new lawsuit in the NASCAR world. Then in Turn 3 they sit down with Cameron Thompson

Apr 03, 20251 hr 11 min

Scott Angell of Dirt Crown

The guys recap the race at Martinsville and recap a few headlines before playing their interview with Scott Angell of the Dirt Crown

Apr 01, 20251 hr 6 min

Adams County Speedway, Martinsville, Dustin Reeh

Evan and Cliff from Adams County Speedway kick the show off by talking about facility changes and plans for 2025 Then Dan and Dirk cover a few headlines before previewing Martinsville Speedway Lastly, Dustin Reeh, local stock car driver, joins the guys to review his 2024 and break down his plans for 2025

Mar 27, 20251 hr 20 min

4 Courners Crew, Dalton Janousek, Headlines

Ben and Jake or "Jen" (IYKYK) from the 4 Corners fire and Safety Team swing by to talk about their event this Saturday. Dalton Janousek from URSS and Dodge City Raceway chats with the guys about getting started as an announcer and a few bullet points from his 2025 season behind the mic. Finally the guys cover a few headlines and recap Homestead.

Mar 25, 20251 hr 36 min

Gunnar Pike and Jack Dover

Top Gunn, Gunnar Pike kicks the show off with a review of 2024 and plans for 2025. The guys cover some headlines and preview Homestead in Turn 2 Then Jack Dover swings by to drop some big news!

Mar 20, 20251 hr 2 min

Is it time for mandatory Rock Shields?

In Turn 1 the guys cover some headlines and Stu Snyder joins the show to preview his 2025 season and talk a few sprint car headlines including the need for mandatory rock shields. Jeremy Lehrke of Laris Motorsports joins the guys in turn 2 to discuss his 2024 and plans for 2025

Mar 18, 20251 hr

Cody Zeeb of NASCAR Gambling Podcast and Anthony Ainslie

Cody Zeeb of NASCAR Gambling Podcast kicks the show off by to talk about how NGP got started and how it can help you take home some serious $$ In Turn 2 the guys talk about Carl Edwards return to NASCAR and preview Las Vegas Then in Turn 3, Anthony and Lydia Ainslie join the guys to preview the 2025 Malvern Bank Serie(s) schedule and talk about what it's like to be married to the Man Behind the Mic.

Mar 13, 20251 hr 14 min

Should Cindric have been suspended and Tommy Denton of Beatrice Speedway

The guys start off by discussing the latest with Auto Club speedway before talking about the penalty for Austin Cindric from COTA. Should it have been more severe? Then Tommy Denton and James Roland of Beatrice Speedway join the show to talk about the Sprint Nationals and the 2025 season.

Mar 11, 202556 min

Headlines, COTA Recap, Mr Fantasy

Dan and Dirk cover a few headlines like US 30's 2025 Schedule, High Bank Heist tickets on Sale, and more plus they recap COTA Then they sit down with Mr Fantasy Chad Robb!

Mar 04, 202556 min

Headlines and COTA Preview

It was a quick podcast for the guys as not much has happened for headlines but they did take the time to chat about this weekends race at COTA

Feb 27, 202518 min

Atlanta Recap and Headlines

The guys cover a few headlines including the 2025 Blue River Raceway schedule. Then they recap the race at Atlanta and have some big news regarding the World of Wheels car show

Feb 25, 202534 min

Daytona Recap, Headlines, and The King of the Crown Vics

The guys discuss a few headlines including the latest in the NASCAR Anti-Trust Case, Pitbull leaving Trackhouse, a new Hobby Stock touring series and then they recap Daytona. In Turn 2 they sit down with the King of the Crown Vics, Jamie Richards, to talk about how year 1 went and plans for year 2.

Feb 18, 202555 min

Headlines and Anthony Roth

The guys discuss the new ride for Cole Vanderheiden, NASCAR's new OEM penalties and more Then they sit down with US30 Speedway Late Model Champion Anthony Roth

Feb 11, 202553 min

Clash Recap and David Johnson

The guys cover a few headlines and recap the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. Then they sit down with Boone County Raceway and US 30 speedway Sport Mod Champion David Johnson

Feb 04, 202556 min

News and Jason Wilkinson

There wasn't much news to cover but the guys talked about a few topics before moving on to Turn 2 where they sat down with US 30 Speedway and Boone County raceway champion

Jan 28, 202543 min

Headlines and Tracy Weber

The guys cover a few headlines including the new format for the Beatrice Sprint Nationals. In Turn 2 the guys sit down with Tracy Weber to get the run down on his 2025 plans

Jan 21, 202544 min

Headlines and Brandon Spanjer

The guys cover a few headlines including a joint points fund for mods between Beatrice and Eagle, MRP coming to Eagle, and new rules for NASCAR. In Turn 2 the guys sit down with Brandon Spanjer to talk about his 2024 Dirt Crown Southern Sport Mod championship

Jan 14, 202558 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android