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DIRTRACKR Daily is dirt racing news, results, discussion, analytics. Sprint cars, late models, modifieds, you name it. From national series, to top local shows. Brought to you five days a week. DIRTRACKR Conversations feature longer form chats with the people who make the sport of dirt racing what it is.
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- Daily | Conversations
High Limit hired away World of Outlaws staffers... So who replaced them? | Daily 2-29-2024
To get their new year-long national series off the ground, High Limit hired experienced hands away from the World of Outlaws. Today we'll talk through who the…
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Things for Logan Seavey just escalated quickly | Daily 2-28-2024
I wanted Logan Seavey to get more big time opportunities, and that's happening but not quite where I expected. We'll talk about that, plus some Ohio sprint car…
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Dirt is moving for this track's revival... | Daily 2-27-2024
An update today on the progress at Pennsboro Speedway, the story of a commenter calling me an idiot and then deleting their post, and the insane amount of…
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Sprint car drivers want their inch back | Daily 2-26-2024
On this Monday show we'll talk sprint car wicker bills, Lincoln's Icebreaker, another update on the current plight of the American Sprint Car Series, and more.
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High Limit won't be immune to tough nights, Updates on murky ASCS future | Daily 2-25-2024
A light Thursday night High Limit crowd draws attention, we've got updates on the ongoing ASCS situation, and more from the dirt racing weekend.
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First look at Lincoln Speedway's virtual flagging system | Daily 2-22-2024
The Lincoln Speedway virtual flagging system debuts this weekend, and one high profile Central PA driver says we should be open minded. We'll talk about that…
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Wait, what's happening with the ASCS? | Daily 2-21-2024
The 2024 national midget season is still a ways off, but we'll update you today on who's planning full time runs. Plus an update on James McFadden's visa…
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I feel guilty about wanting Logan Seavey to go winged racing | Daily 2-20-2024
I want to see Logan Seavey get in a winged sprint car on the regular, and I feel guilty about it. We'll discuss that, plus some thoughts on the current state…
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A new, old sprint car chassis builder emerges | Daily 2-19-2024
A new, old player in the sprint car chassis business has re-emerged, and several of the sport's best are using them. That today, plus USAC's new full time…
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Doing this will get you kicked out of late model races | Daily 2-18-2024
On the show today, don't put your late model tires in swimming pools or you'll get kicked out, plus weekend results, Ryan Timms' trying to bounce back, and…
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These late model guys didn't give a sh*t... | Daily 2-15-2024
The Hunt the Front Super Dirt Series field of full timers continues to grow, plus Wednesday results, USAC this weekend, and dirt late model racers just not…
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Kyle Larson's hilarious confession (sorry Brad Sweet) | Daily 2-14-2024
On the show today we'll talk High Limit at East Bay, including surprises and people not understanding the format. There's also been a development around dirt…
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Where did this sprint car team go? | Daily 2-13-2024
We have quietly lost a very good 410 sprint car team, and I'll share the details today, plus we'll talk Monday rainouts, what we saw from High Limit at East…
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It crashed, but people weren't mean! Plus, it all starts tonight... | Daily 2-12-2024
High Limit's 2024 campaign starts tonight, and we'll talk about who's racing, who could win, and why this will be very different than what we saw in 2023. Plus…
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Is a High Limit/World of Outlaws rivalry real, or just social media hype? | Daily 2-11-2024
Is an actual rivalry developing in big time sprint car racing, or is it all just social media hype? We'll talk about it today, plus bad news for James…
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Buddy Kofoid, James McFadden and Roth Motorsports can't afford for this disturbing trend to continue | Daily 2-8-2024
Coming up we'll talk the Outlaw opener at Volusia, clarify Noah Gass' status, plus dive into potential trouble ahead for Buddy Kofoid. We've also got Thursday…
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Donny Schatz, Tony Stewart Racing go high-tech at Volusia | Daily 2-7-2024
The World of Outlaws Sprint Car season opens tonight, and we'll talk some changes to the full timers group, plus some interesting things that happened with…
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Exclusive details on the new World of Outlaws Safety Team | Daily 2-6-2024
High Limit is trying to improve the fan experience and people are pissed. We'll dive in, plus I've got exclusive details on the new World of Outlaws Safety…
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Don't cheat with tires at these tracks, it will sting | Daily 2-5-2024
Rare cooperation in Central Pennsylvania as area tracks look to crack down on cheating, the High Limit rulebook is out and we'll tell you what you need to…
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Did he think we wouldn't notice? | Daily 2-4-2024
We'll talk Brandon Overton's chassis shenanigans with plenty of evidence and photos, plus weekend wins for RTJ, Tim McCreadie and Tanner Holmes and more.
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Tire transparency on Clay Harris night at Ocala! Plus hope for Belle-Clair Speedway | Daily 2-1-2024
We got tire selections at Ocala! We'll talk about that, plus a big night for Clay Harris, an update on the future of Belle Clair Speedway and more.
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Plans revealed for "The Most Hated Sprint Car Driver" + More late model shock talk | Daily 1-31-2024
Terbo misses out at Ocala, more shock talk, Hoosier adds a late model tire and we aren't sure why, and I've got some breaking sprint car news.
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Who will get the first High Limit charters, and why Jeremy Elliott and Chase Raudman are wrong | Daily 1-30-2024
High Limit will award five charters after this season. We'll dive in today and predict who's getting them, and tell you why Jeremy Elliott and Chase Raudman…
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Hunt the Front series adds serious contenders, could we see High Limit races in Australia this year? | Daily 1-29-2024
Brad Sweet and Kyle Larson have talked sprint cars expanding internationally, but could we see High Limit outside the US as early as this year? We'll talk…
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Overton says we're making sh*t up; I'm all in on a Davenport/Thornton rivalry | Daily 1-28-2024
Coming up on this Sunday show, we'll talk RTJ vs JD at Golden Isles, the future of speedweeks, more Lucas full timers, and Brandon Overton's claim that the 76…
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No Lincoln flagger, McFadden confirmed; Where did these 29 High Limit and Outlaw teams come from? | Daily 1-25-2024
James McFadden's status and the Lincoln flagging situation are official. We'll talk about those stories, plus where all these sprint car teams came from for…
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Dirt late model shock situation explained: Rules verbiage? Gray areas? Rod pressure? Thru rods? | Daily 1-24-2024
Behind the scenes in dirt late model racing, shocks have been a recent point of contention, with both national tours taking a stand. We'll explain the…
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No Lucas for Brandon Overton? John Trone hires Australian sprint car driver | Daily 1-23-2024
The Trone 39 sprint car has a new driver, we'll talk new late model chassis brands, season plans for several fringe Lucas possibles, and USAC's announcer…
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Manipulated dirt late model bodies in the crosshairs | Daily 1-22-2024
Have dirt late model bodies gone too far with aerodynamics? We'll show you some photos today and talk about the situation, plus an update on the future of…
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Should they make late model tire choices public? Earl Pearson Jr's new deal | Daily 1-21-2024
We'll talk the full 22 car Outlaw late model field, Devin Moran's early season performances, Hoosier late model tires and broadcasts, Earl Pearson Jr's new…
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Point funds, tires, drama, and how today's dirt late model scene came to be | Daily 1-18-2024
Sheldon Haudenschild wins in Australia, the national touring dirt late model season begins tonight, and we go down a big rabbit hole of dirt late model history.
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High Limit reveals format, accidently leaks 17th driver? | Daily 1-17-2024
High Limit sets their format for 2024, but did they also leak a 17th full time driver? We'll show you the evidence, plus the ASCS field starts to fill out…
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Hunt the Front series full timers, Outlaws messing with wickers, Logan Seavey with a wing on | Daily 1-16-2024
Coming up, Logan Seavey getting some winged sprint car chances, the Outlaws mess with wicker bills, more and Chris Madden and Devon Borden, plus Hunt the Front…
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Did Chris Madden just commit to a World of Outlaws return? | Daily 1-15-2024
So, I think Chris Madden is back with the Outlaws again. We'll talk about the hints today, plus plans for Tanner English, Bobby Pierce's Wild West Shootout…
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Chili Bowl continues to FRUSTRATE and DELIGHT | Daily 1-14-2024
Today on the show we'll talk Chili Bowl good and bad, TMez vs. Cannon Mac, Kyle Larson is human, Wild West Shootout, and more.
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Willie Kahne, Corey Day, and an old Mopar... The story of an UNUSUAL Chili Bowl winning combination | Daily 1-11-2024
Corey Day, Willie Kahne, and the story of how an 18 year old driver with a 19 year old engine won a Chili Bowl prelim night. That plus Wild West Shootout…
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Chili Bowl comms sweep turns up issues, Kyle Larson attempting wild dirt racing double | Daily 1-10-2024
Kyle Larson is planning a dirt double this week, and we'll talk through his chances of pulling it off. Plus more on the Chili Bowl cracking down on…
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Chili Bowl cracks down on cheating with technology sweep | Daily 1-9-2024
Chili Bowl officials try to head off cheating with surprise Monday enforcement. We'll get into the details, plus Buddy Kofoid's 2024 plans are official, as is…
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Racers react to new Hoosiers at Chili Bowl, Outlaw late models up to 17 full timers | Daily 1-8-2024
Bobby Pierce looks like he's got no plans of slowing down in 2024, we'll about his Sunday win, plus the Chili Bowl starts today and I've got some reactions…
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Uncertainty about Roth's sprint car plans, High Limit adds to broadcast team | Daily 1-7-2024
On the show today we'll talk sprint car plans for Roth Motorsports, High Limit snags a fifth World Racing Group employee, Justin Sanders' future, weekend…
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Wild West Shootout, Brandon Overton, Jonathan Davenport, Kyle Larson... Let's talk about all of it! | Daily 1-4-2024
The Wild West Shootout starts this weekend, and we'll tell you who'll be there plus talk favorites. We've also got updates on the future for Jonathan Davenport…
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The days are officially numbered for this Florida dirt track | Daily 1-3-2024
Tyler Courtney and Dennis Erb Jr. make their series choices for 2024, plus a Chili Bowl update, and the real, actual future for East Bay Raceway Park.
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A Central PA dirt track is rumored to be trading this position for technology | Daily 1-2-2024
A staple Central PA race track is possibly eliminating the flag man for 2024, and as you can imagine the reactions are very reasonable. We'll dive into that…
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Lucas, Outlaw fields grow; so long Rick Ferkel; Tulsa Shootout wraps up | Daily 1-1-2024
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the World of Outlaws Late Models add more full timers, the Tulsa Shootout wraps up, we've got the FloRacubg series…
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The trouble teams will face in a growing High Limit field of full-timers | Daily 12-31-2023
We'll talk High Limit additions, plus the difficult area some teams will find themselves in as the series approaches 20 teams, and plenty more.
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Conversations - Dominic Scelzi
He's become one of the guys to beat in the California sprint car scene, and even with a young family, Dominic Scelzi isn't done yet. On this episode, he talks…
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Conversations - Alex Bowman
When he's not driving the Ally Chevy for Hendrick Motorsports in the NASCAR Cup Series, Alex Bowman is deep into dirt racing, campaigning midgets the Chili…
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Conversations - Brandon Sheppard
It was a transition season for dirt late model driver Brandon Sheppard, going from the Rocket Chassis house car to his own race team. But even with the swap to…
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A top late model team chooses a series, which sprint car guys are headed to Australia? | Daily 12-22-2023
Brandon Sheppard and the Longhorn Factory Team choose their series for 2024, plus High Limit picks up some event co-sanctions, Chili Bowl entries grow again…
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Open sprint car seats for 2024, plus the World of Outlaws Late Model field up to 12 | Daily 12-21-2023
Coming up we'll talk more World of Outlaws late model full timers, plus sprint car drivers who haven't committed yet and two big open sprint car seats. We'll…
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Will PA Speedweek draw High Limit cars? Plus you won't believe how many races late model guys run | Daily 12-20-2023
The Pennsylvania Speedweek schedule is out. Could we see a bunch of High Limit invaders during that week? We'll talk about the possiblities, plus an update on…
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Big pickups and a surprise for the World of Outlaws and High Limit sprint car fields | Daily 12-19-2023
Brent Marks, Bill Balog, and Carson Macedo make sprint car series choices, and we'll react to all of them, plus the Knoxville Nationals gets richer, and we'll…
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How the business deals work when your favorite track schedules a big dirt racing series | Daily 12-18-2023
We keep hearing that big time dirt racing series should just raise the purses. But it's not that simple, and today I'll run you through how it all works when…
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Conversations - George Loux
If you remember back to the days of the original Open Red podcast, George Loux was on the very first crew guys episode. He spent several years as a World of…
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Conversations - Zach Hampton
Zach Hampton is a 410 sprint car driver from Indiana, who ran his own car in 40+ shows in 2023. He had a FAST Series win at Circle City, and appearances with…
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Ricky Thornton Jr.'s plans; High Limit up to 12 teams; Alex Bowman, World of Outlaws driver? | Daily 12-14-2023
Today we'll preview the Gateway Dirt Nationals, Ricky Thornton Jr. is 99% sure, High Limit gets another, plus updates on the Chili Bowl, Alex Bowman Racing and…
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Where does Paul Silva fit in with High Limit's charter plans? | Daily 12-13-2023
On the show today, we'll talk the ninth World of Outlaws sprint car driver, High Limit fills a TBA, a $100,000 to win modified race, and High Limit's possible…
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With Chris Windom in with High Limit, who still hasn't chosen a sprint car series? | Daily 12-12-2023
The High Limit field grows again, and we'll talk through the list of possible teams who are still not committed for 2024. Plus a look at full timers for the…
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Lucas alters Chase, Ohio Speedweek survives, Emerson Axsom's plans | Daily 12-11-2023
Lucas keeps the chase format for 2024, but makes big changes. Plus a look at the Lucas roster for next season, cooperation wins out for Ohio Sprint Speedweek…
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Everything you need to know on High Limit's team charter/franchise plan in sprint car racing | Daily 12-10-2023
High Limit is trying to change the sprint car game, and team charters are next on their list. We'll go deep on their plans today and what it all means.