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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.
Episodes
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Headlines, Ross Chastain, and Chris Eccles
The guys lined up a big show for you. They kick off the show by discussing a few headlines including A correction, Eagle Raceway's big announcement, Cleetus…
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Headlines, Hayden McAtee, and Andrew Kosiski
The guys discuss disciplinary action taken by Beatrice speedway, SDN tickets on sale, Chandler Smith being DQ'd, and more. In Turn 2 the guys are joined by…
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LB943 Update, Headlines, and Chase Brown
The guys kick things off with Tommy Denton talking about LB934, the bill to protect race tracks from nuisance laws. Then they cover a few headlines before…
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Headlines, Martinsville Recap, Racine Thompason, Cole Cloud
The guys discuss the nominees for the 2027 NASCAR Hall of Fame, Dirt Shirts USA new owner, and more. Then they recap the race at Martinsville. Next they are…
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Daniel Suarez
Dirk and Dan sit down with Daniel Suarez for a quick preview of Kansas Speedway
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Headlines and Jeff Ware
Dan and Dirk discuss the survival of Dirt Shirts USA, Brad's 600th, Legacy Motor Club getting a new partner, and more. Then they sit down with Stock Car driver…
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Headlines, 4 Corners, and Gunnar Pike
The guys talk about the results from Darlington, RaceSaver Tires landing in Victory Lane, Hoosier price drop and more. Then they sit down with 4 corners fire &…
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Don't say stupid things and Roman Mason
Dirk and Dan discuss Daniel Dye's suspension, Alex Bowman being out for 3 more races, and talk about Dirt Shirts USA shutting down. Next they sit down with…
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Grabo vs Sobbing, Bowman's Replacement, Stu Snyder and Cole Vanderheiden
The guys cover a few headlines and discuss the latest Sobbing and Grabouski contact, they discuss possible replacements for Alex Bowman, and recap the race at…
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The Zeebra and Zach Zeitner
The guys cover a few headlines before previewing Sundays race at Las Vegas. The Cody Zeeb of the NASCAR Gambling Podcast joins the guys to talk statistics…
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Headlines and Beatrice Speedway preview
The guys cover some headlines and recap the race at Phoenix then they sit down with Tommy and James to preview this weekends Sprint Nationals at Beatrice and…
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World of Wheels Recap
The guys recap their weekend from the World of Wheels car show and preview all the great interviews to come
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Eagle's New Cheat Catcher, Kyle Larson, World of Wheels and Phoenix preview
The guys talk about the new tire doping detecting machine that Eagle Raceway announced, They chat with 2x Cup Series Champion Kyle Larson, and get you set for…
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Headlines and COTA Recap
The guys get you a NASCourt Update, Discuss some news out of Eagle Raceway, talk about Dan's Big news, and recap COTA.
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NASCourt Update, COTA Preview, and Mason Corbin
The guys get you an update on the JGR vs Chris Gabehart and Spire plus they cover a few headlines and get you set for this weekends race at COTA. Then they are…
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JGR vs Gabehart, Atlanta recap, and Crew Hobscheidt
The guys cover the latest lawsuit to hit the world of NASCAR before covering a few headlines and recapping the race at Atlanta. Then they sit down with Mini-E…
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Headlines and Atlanta preview plus Derek Daly
The guys cover a few headlines, discuss the 25th anniversary of Dale Sr's death and preview Atlanta. Then they sit down with Derek Daly to talk about his…
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Rowan Mason, Headlines and Daytona Recap Plus Eli Dumpert
The guys kick things off with a local driver turned mechanic who just helped his truck series team win at Daytona. Rowan Mason joins the guys to talk about his…
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Season Picks and Easton Clapp-Lovings
The guys cover a few headlines plus talk about their picks for the 16 chase drivers. Then they sit down with Easton Clapp-Lovings to talk about his Mini-E…
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Headlines and Brinley Strickland
The guys cover a few headlines and get you set for the Daytona 500 party at Quaker Steak & lube. Then in Turn 2 they sit down with Mini-E track Champion…
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Latest News and Billy Strange
There wasn't a lot of news to cover in the last week but the guys do get you updated on Derek Hall and more. Then they sit down with Billy Strange to talk…
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Headlines and Tyler Hoover
The guys cover several headlines including the new payouts at Revvin it up at Hwy 39, US 30 Speedway and SMLR schedules plus more. Then they sit down with ACS…
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From Safety to Pickle Shots
Jake and Ben from the Midwest Track Safety Conferance kick off the show talking about what drivers and crews can expect on Feb 7th and 8th. Then the guys talk…
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Lots of Local News, New Championship Format, and Josh Cooper
The guys cover several local local headlines including the Pending Sale of US 30 Speedway, Racine Thompson taking over ownership of Eagle Raceway, a new tire…
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Can Someone Save US 30 and Cody Werner
The guys cover a few headlines including the sale of US 30 Speedway, The 2026 Joey Hergott Memorial, and more. Then they sit down with NASCAR Div 4 National…
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Ok, one more to close out the year
The guys decided to record one day early and get one more episode in for 2025. They kicked things off with the tragic news of Dennis Hamlin. Then they sit down…
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RIP Greg Biffle
The guys cover a few headlines including the tragic death of Greg Biffle, Brad K's bad leg, New Points format, new Chiefs stadium, and moreThen they sit down…
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New CCS and ACS
Randy Tiffy and Mike Van Genderen of Revving it up at Hwy 39 Speedway (formally Crawford County speedway) joins the guys to talk about the rebrand and refresh…
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Diggin into the Archives - Jimmy Owens
From 2013, we are re-publishing our Legends of the Dirt series interview with the Newport Nightmare Jimmy Owens
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NASCourt Ends!
The guys start off by covering a few headlines they missed with Thursday's podcast and then wrap up the show by discussing the end of the NASCAR Anti-Trust…
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NASCourt Update
The guys cover a few things we've learned from the NASCAR trial and give their thoughts on how this is going to end.
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Diggin into the Archives - Johnny Saathoff
This weeks episode of Diggin into the Archives comes from December 22nd of 2013 with Johnny Saathoff.
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A few headlines and Jack Underwood
The guys discuss rumors of a new Sprint car Series, a few bullet points from the NASCAR trial, preview ACS Champions interviews and more. Then they sit down…
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Diggin into the Archives - Scott Bloomquist
This weeks episode of Diggin into the Archives features our 2013 interview with Scott Bloomquist.
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Nasty text messages and Zach Day
The guys discuss a few of the headlines including the SDN's heading to Shelby County Speedway, All the local Lucas Oil Late Models Dates, Nasty Texts from…
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Front Stretch Archives - John Force
Back and May of 2017, Dirk and Dan had the opportunity to chat with the legendary John Force to promote the NHRA Heartland Nationals
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Headlines and Lucas Daniels
The guys covered a few headlines including Rams new Free Agent, Park Jeffs 2026 schedule, and more. Then they sit down with Lucas Daniels to talk about his…
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Front Stretch Archives - Kelly Boen
We dug deep into our archives, all the way back to Dec 30th, 2012 when Dan, Buddy, and Joe Kosiski talked with Kelly Boen for the Legends of the Dirt Series.
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It was a Newsy kind of week
There was plenty of news to discuss including Barry Bruan getting arrested, MB 360s in jeopardy, Lawsuit update, and much more
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The first Zeitner Family National Championship
The guys cover a few headlines and get you a plan for the off-season shows. Then they sit down with your 2025 IMCA Late Model national Champion Zach Zeitner
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Lawsuit update
The guys talk about the latest lawsuit update and discuss what could happen if NASCAR loses.
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2 years of the wrong Champion (Logano then Larson)
The guys cover a few headlines before discussing Championship weekend at Phoenix. Then they sit down with Jason Danley and talk about his 3rd Eagle Raceway…
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The most Champion of Champions Interview Show
What a star studded show the guys lined up today. Shawn Harker talks about his Eagle Raceway Modified Championship Rodney Sanders talks about his 6th USMTS…
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Martinsville Recap and Cole Wayman
The guys recap a few headlines before reviewing the race at Martinsville and discussing the Championship 4. Then, Eagle Raceway Sport Mod Champion Cole Wayman…
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Lots of NASCAR talk
Be warned, the guys discuss a lot of NASCAR topics including the latest Lawsuit news, Rajah's new ride, Suarez has a home for '26, Martinsville preview, and…
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Where are the Silver Dollar Nationals headed?
The guys discuss the SND's not returning to Husets, Brad Sweet stepping away from Full Time racing, Recap Talladega and more!
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Silly Season and Dega preview
The guys cover a few headlines around Silly Season and then preview this weekends race at Talladega.
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Is I-80 Speedway Back?
Chance Riley of Park Jefferson Speedway joins the guys to preview the Charlie Clark Memorial this weekend plus the guys discuss I-80 Promtions. then they cover…
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Give me MORE HORSEPOWER
The guys cover a few local headlines including Mason Richards being Crowned Stock Car National Rookie of the year, Lincoln County Raceway firing their…
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It's Oktoberfest!!!
James Roland joins the guys to recap the Nightmare Nationals at Eagle and then Preview Oktoberfest at Beatrice. Then the guys cover a few headlines and then…
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The Hurricane gets fined!
The guys talk about a few headlines including Carson Hocevar getting fined from his actions in Kansas, KB getting a new crew chief. Then they preview the…
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Did Denny go too far?
The guys discuss Kansas and if Denny went too far plus they talk new playoff format.
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Kansas Speedway preview
The guys cover a few headlines, discuss the weekend of racing, and preview Kansas Speedway
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Who was wrong???
The guys discuss the Denny Vs Ty situation from New Hampshire, cover a few headlines and then recap the race from New Hampshire
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TSR Gets New Life!
The guys discuss Rico heading to Tony Stewart Racing in 2026, Jamie Richards looking for someone to take over the NE Crown Vics, NASCAR discussing playoff…
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Bristol - S$^# Show or Finally back to Old Bristol
The guys discuss a few local headlines, talk about the Ray Haase Memorial, and Dillon Richards. Then they discuss if Bristol was good or bad.
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McKenna Haase
McKenna Haase joins the guys to get them an update on how her racing career is unfolding and how she is juggling married life plus they cover some headlines…
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Ray Haase Preview
Joey Haase joins the guys to preview Sunday's Ray Haase Memorial at Boone County Raceway and then the guys recap World Wide Technology Raceway
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#ZaneStrong
The guys preview the weekend of racing to come and talk about the latest headlines.
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#ZaneStrong
The guys talk about Zane and how you can help, they discuss the Stan Cisar Speed Week, and the RaceSaver Nationals at Eagle plus recap Darlington