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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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How many rules did they break?! Plus Outlaws, Lucas get more drivers; a big late model crash | Daily 1-4-2026
Cheaters get busted and first time winners at the Tulsa Shootout, we've got our first late model wins of 2026, plus both the Outlaws and Lucas pick up full…
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A surprise late model announcement, 2026 plans, a Shootout ejection | Daily 1-1-2026
Today on the show we take a look at the full time Lucas late model field so far, including a surprise rookie announcement. Plus RTJ gets a Wild West Shootout…
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Lucas tried to throw one by us... | Daily 12-31-2025
The World of Outlaws late model field grows and we'll talk what I know about their full timer list for 2026. Plus Lucas axes the chase, but then sort of brings…
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Kyle Larson wins again, Tulsa is Shootouting, dirt racing news items to discuss | Daily 12-30-2025
Kyle Larson doubles up down under, and will now go chase his first golden driller of the year. We'll talk about that, plus we start picking through recent news…
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Bill Balog on having more wins than Donny Schatz, 2026 series choice, getting calls from other teams | Daily 12-27-2025
One of the more surprising and fun storylines of the 2025 sprint car season was the performance of Bill Balog. After 10 IRA titles and two seasons with the All…
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He's back to talk sprint car racing, and the gloves are off... | Daily 12-23-2025
Sprint car racing continues to shift and change at a rapid rate. We've got two national series, a regional scene that is undergoing it's own transformations…
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Mike Nuchols on putting late models in a wind tunnel, tires and engines, building for the budget racer | Daily 12-21-2025
At the top of dirt late model racing, there are only a handful of major chassis players. But when you venture away from the big tours, there are others…
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Apparently it didn't matter to Ricky Thornton Jr... | Daily 12-18-2025
Ricky Thornton Jr. is unbothered by tires, what happens to the Flo late model series since they bought Lucas, racing coming up this weekend, and more.
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Will we see Kyle Larson in a late model in 2026? | Daily 12-17-2025
Coming up we'll talk a few early updates on the World of Outlaws late model roster, plus Keith Kunz has set his Chili Bowl lineup, and will we see Kyle Larson…
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Nearly half a million! Outlaws get another rookie, crappy situation goes public | Daily 12-16-2025
Today on the show we're talking the nearly half million dollar price tag on Spire's High Limit franchise and why they bought one, a crappy situation regarding…
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High Limit, WRG both need sponsors; late model ride updates; regional sprint car news | Daily 12-15-2025
Another series is apparently on the hunt for title sponsorship, we'll update some dirt late model ride situations, talk regional sprint car news, and more.
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The Sprint Car Council is back, and they immediately say no; Lucas scraps Chase; Lynch picks tour | Daily 12-14-2025
Lucas axes their championship playoff format, and everyone rejoices. Sye Lynch picks his sprint car series. And a sprint car council is created, well for the…
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This car can't race with Lucas or the Outlaws... But why? | Daily 12-12-2025
Photos of a particular late model on display inside the PRI show have made the rounds on social media, and it's a cool looking piece, but it wouldn't be…
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Whoa buddy, we've got a lot to unpack... FloRacing buys Lucas, Gio Scelzi's deal official, more | Daily 12-11-2025
It was a big day of breaking news across dirt racing from the PRI show. We'll dive into the big stuff today, including FloRacing buying Lucas, Gio Scelzi's…
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The Outlaw field grows, what sprint car drivers are in play, let's talk streaming news | Daily 12-10-2025
The World of Outlaws add a new rookie commit, and their roster is starting to come into focus. We'll also talk what other sprint car drivers are still out…
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The big question around Schatz's new CJB deal; a driver doesn't want to move, so they're fired | Daily 12-9-2025
Donny Schatz is joining CJB Motorsports, but can the two sides find some of their past speed and magic? Plus one second you're racing around a football field…
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Is Hunt the Front buying a track? Plus are the Morans ruffling feathers, another sprint car commit | Daily 12-8-2025
Is Hunt the Front buying a dirt track? I talked to them about it and will share what I know. Plus High Limit gets another commit, USAC hires a new president…
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It's not pure dirt racing. But that's okay. | Daily 12-7-2025
The Dome isn't pure racing. It's chaos, showmanship, and entertainment. But you know what, that's okay. We'll discuss, plus sprint car news from the both the…
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Reacting to the Outlaw schedule, already drama at the Dome, the best appearing car is easy | Daily 12-4-2025
The Dome starts and there was chaos before cars even hit the track. We'll also talk best wraps, including my absolute favorite. Then we'll dive into the…
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High Limit team makes crew chief change, what's happening with sprint car series choices | Daily 12-3-2025
Coming up today, we'll talk sprint car series choices and a few updates, a High Limit driver will have a new crew chief next year and I think most completely…
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Hunt the Front's schedule, should High Limit worry, Mopar vs. TRD power | Daily 12-2-2025
Hunt the Front grows their series again, should High Limit worry about the NASCAR lawsuit, why did Central PA need a sprint car series, how does an old Mopar…
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RTJ's reunion tour, American Racer looking at sprint car expansion, bad dirt track news | Daily 12-1-2025
Ricky Thornton Jr. and Koehler Motorsports confirm their recent crew hires, we'll debrief from the Brad Sweet interview and talk his schedule for next year…
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Ride changes, a driver gets sarcastic, the one thing I don't like | Daily 11-30-2025
Updates today on a few dirt late model ride situations for 2026, including a recent announcement for one team and free agent. Plus the one thing I think will…
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Brad Sweet on retirement, High Limit, sprint car tires, media rights, working with the Outlaws, more | Daily 11-27-2025
His full time sprint car driving career is over, but Brad Sweet has plenty to keep him busy. On a wide ranging interview we'll talk his retirement, best…
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A new ride for Chris Madden, PA's new series, Spire's late model, did JCM find a driver? | Daily 11-26-2025
Big news in Central PA as they announce their own regional sprint car series. I like it, but I do have some questions and concerns. Plus Carson Hocevar's Dome…
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Big changes for this late model team, and what's next for everyone involved | Daily 11-25-2025
What was a fairly quiet dirt late model silly season has grown a bit more interesting in recent days and weeks. We'll talk about some big changes for one team…
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The Outlaws add money to point fund, Kyle Larson returns, Ian Madsen an unexpected free agent | Daily 11-24-2025
A certain past event winner has registered for that indoor race in January, Brian Carter talks World of Outlaws point fund additions and a lot more in a 40…
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Possible Outlaw run? Should there have been more changes? Another new driver?! | Daily 11-23-2025
The Lucas schedule is out, and it's not a whole lot different than 2025. Is that a bad thing? We'll discuss. Plus the All Stars pickup some national tour…
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Was Pierce nice because Longhorn? A 17 year old Outlaw rookie. Any news on Schatz? USAC hits Merced. | Daily 11-20-2025
The Outlaws pickup a 17 year old rookie, we'll preview USAC midgets at Merced, plus talk Donny Schatz, schedule releases, track GMs, pick and choose versus…
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One of sprint car racing's most potent driver-crew chief combos splits | Daily 11-19-2025
A silly season move flew under the radar recently, and it could have a big impact on sprint car racing next year. We'll talk about what went down, and who's…
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High Limit makes a big play, two surprise silly season moves | Daily 11-18-2025
Two surprising ride changes to talk about today, including one in both sprint cars and late models. Plus we'll talk more High Limit franchise stuff, and their…
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The series choice is public, but the team isn't. Plus a deal over before it started? | Daily 11-17-2025
We know publicly which series Sheldon Haudenschild will be with even if he hasn't yet announced his team. We'll talk about that, plus Mansfield's schedule…
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A helmet throw, judgement calls, Kyle Larson crashed, and more from a wild weekend | Daily 11-16-2025
It might have been one of the last dirt racing weekends of the season, but it certainly didn't lack for storylines. We'll talk rules interpretations, helmet…
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A franchise sale, the Carson Macedo scenario, and High Limit forcing tough decisions | Daily 11-13-2025
Brad Sweet, Kyle Larson, and their High Limit sprint car series releases more franchise information, payouts, and what the path and payouts would be for teams…
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California and the "national" tour question, WRG CEO talks sprint cars, XR boss charged in WV | Daily 11-12-2025
What defines a national racing series? That was the question posed today by one media member with regard to the World of Outlaws going or not going to…
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It's been a busy (and wild) 24 hours in dirt racing | Daily 11-11-2025
It's been a busy day in dirt racing, and we'll dive in today on the World of Outlaws late model schedule, Skyline Motorsports' new driver, Cody Overton wasn't…
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Let's unpack all the dirt racing news from World Finals | Daily 11-10-2025
Coming up, we'll unpack a bunch of the news items that came out of World Finals, including series choices, Donny Schatz's future, ride changes, and more.
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Snafu ends possible 12-month suspension, takeaways from World Finals | Daily 11-9-2025
A big show today with bunch of closing thoughts after World Finals, plus weekend results, and more context on the Kaiden Manders DQ and what will and won't…
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Traction control, Alex Bowman photos, sprint cars left? | Daily 11-6-2025
Where are the sprint car ride announcements, why did Sheldon Haudenschild post photos of Alex Bowman, what sprint cars left World Finals and why, why was a…
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Breaking late model news, what's that weird piece, storylines to follow | Daily 11-5-2025
World Finals starts, and we've got a bunch of the storylines to follow, plus that Rumley six showed up with a weird piece on it. We'll also talk Xtreme and…
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The Outlaws are talking rule changes, and not everyone is a fan | Daily 11-4-2025
The World of Outlaws will have sprint car rule changes for 2026, and not everyone completely agrees with what's coming. We'll talk through what exactly is…
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Marlar wins on something new, High Limit's schedule is out! | Daily 11-3-2025
We're reacting today to the 2026 High Limit schedule, addressing silly Kings Royal rumors, talking Mike Marlar's new shock package, and a lot more on a packed…
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A win taken away, and you won't believe why | Daily 11-2-2025
One late model driver's $10,000 mistake, things get cowboy up at Charlotte, we'll talk weekend dirt racing winners, and more.
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Engine updates: The Ford lives, Rico's new deal | Daily 10-30-2025
Two interesting sprint car engine developments to talk about today, including what's up with the Ford program, plus a key sprint car player gets involved with…
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He's got the following, he's got the speed... Now he's got the shot. | Daily 10-29-2025
We're reacting to breaking sprint car news today with Buch Motorsports hiring their next driver. We'll share the details, plus talk about why this is a good…
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Toter pictures, Facebook shares, Cadillac's F1 team... Let's connect some silly season dots! | Daily 10-28-2025
Is Daulton Wilson going to Wells Motorsports for 2026? I have no idea, but we'll connect a lot of internet dots today and let you decide. Plus Spire…
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Six years of dirt late model cooperation ends | Daily 10-27-2025
The World of Outlaws make a schedule addition, and it breaks a six year streak of cooperation. We'll talk through that, plus Cody Sommer goes testing with Nick…
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Tire doping penalties for days, Kasey Kahne hires his next driver | Daily 10-26-2025
Ashton Winger fails a tire test for the second time in two months, Kasey Kahne signs his next guy to replace Brad Sweet, plus we'll talk other driver news…
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Longhorn, Kevin Rumley up to something new... | Daily 10-23-2025
Schedule updates today, including a big dirt late model event on the move, plus Kevin Rumley is up to something again with shocks, we'll talk weekend racing…
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What will Donny Schatz do? Plus a big change at Hunt the Front | Daily 10-22-2025
Donny Schatz's future is still very much up in the air, and we'll talk through what his options are today and what I'm hearing. Plus Hunt the Front sells some…
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Late model drivers on the move, sprint car team hints, Ricky Thornton Jr. back in sprint cars | Daily 10-21-2025
Today on the show we'll update you on several recent dirt late model ride changes, including one we told you was in the works several weeks ago. We'll also…
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The Big Cat goes out on his terms, who replaces Brad Sweet, a new driver officially official | Daily 10-20-2025
Brad Sweet calls it a career, the Stenhouse Marshall ride is officially filled, we'll talk Sunday racing, and more.
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Hurt feelings, bent race cars, big scores | Daily 10-19-2025
Championships were won, feelings were hurt, race cars were bent, and we'll talk about all of it today.
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Hoosier, big sprint car names go testing... Are new tires coming for 2026? | Daily 10-16-2025
Hoosier exploring changes to sprint car tires and we've got details on a recent quiet test, plus we'll dive into a big championship weekend and more.
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It's been a while, deals still unsettled, who could jump? | Daily 10-15-2025
A championship on the line tonight, there are still plenty of open sprint car questions for 2026, and what is going on with Bobby Pierce?
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A sprint car ride off the market, maybe bigger isn't better | Daily 10-14-2025
Some sprint car names to watch at Trophy Cup, Spencer Bayston's future coming into focus, a cool dirt late model photo, big money down under, and maybe bigger…
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Key sprint car openings and Kasey Kahne's dilemma | Daily 10-13-2025
Kasey Kahne Racing on the hunt for their next sprint car crew chief, and we know one guy isn't taking the job. Plus, the Outlaws make a possibly strategic…
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What Hunt the Front's tire testing found, and what those chemicals do | Daily 10-12-2025
Today on the show, I use AI to understand better the chemicals needed to dope tires, we talk tightening championship battles, a weird driver-owner situation…
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Drivers signed, not signed, and the decision team owners face | Daily 10-9-2025
Donny Schatz, Spencer Bayston, Daison Pursley, Emerson Axsom... And there were others. If you had an open ride, would you hire potential, or experience? A…
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A crew chief fired after a win, and rare transparency on why | Daily 10-8-2025
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. talks the Kyle Ripper firing after the National Open win, and we'll react to it today. Plus some additional thoughts on the Bobby Pierce…