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Daily | ConversationsHigh Limit DQ's World of Outlaws points leader David Gravel | Daily 7-17-2025
It was a wild night at Eldora, with some big crashes and some wild racing, but a lot of the talk is centered on the High Limit disqualification of World of…
Daily | ConversationsSprint car racing really sucks sometimes | Daily 7-16-2025
Sometimes sprint car racing is great. Other times it can really suck. We'll talk about that today, plus a race that nobody seemed to want to win, heavyweights…
Daily | ConversationsA driver change, RTJ can't stay away, towed to victory lane! | Daily 7-15-2025
Cole Macedo steals some High Limit money, and then promptly crashed. Mike Marlar continues car swapping, McKay Wenger makes a change, Ricky Thornton Jr. races…
Daily | ConversationsEngine woes, clarity on a dirt late model DQ, Marlar's chassis swap? | Daily 7-14-2025
An update today on the Kyle Beard DQ, Justin Peck and Mike Marlar make swaps, Clay Harris was moments away from falling off the Lucas tour, and more.
Daily | ConversationsA racer DQ'd from a win, but nobody told us why... | Daily 7-13-2025
Hall of famer Billy Moyer was handed a late model win on Friday because of a DQ, but the series didn't tell us why. We'll dig in on that today and what I've…
Daily | ConversationsWho wins first, championship spoilers, a big question, best field ever? | Daily 7-10-2025
On this Thursday, we'll hurt some feelings and talk who the two best sprint car drivers in the country are. That's part of a five-pack of storylines we'll get…
Daily | ConversationsA lot of dirt late model penalties this week with Hunt the Front announcement, additional PA bans | Daily 7-9-2025
Hunt the Front announces penalties over the Michael Page-Cory Hedgecock kerfuffle, Pennsylvania tracks back Port Royal over the Taylor Farlling suspension, and…
Daily | ConversationsPort Royal Speedway DROPS THE HAMMER | Daily 7-8-2025
Port Royal Speedway announces a big penalty against a late model competitor and sends a message in the process. We'll go through the details, plus the past…
Daily | ConversationsRocket Chassis' new design, Austin Kirkpatrick reveals first production late model | Daily 7-7-2025
Brandon Sheppard was fast this past weekend with Lucas, and he did it in a new Rocket design. We'll talk about at least a few of the updates, plus Austin…
Daily | ConversationsDavenport disqualified, brawling drivers, Schatz in a different car? | Daily 7-6-2025
Nick Hoffman takes a beating, Jonathan Davenport DQ'd, Donny Schatz goes testing but not with Tony Stewart Racing, Cory Hedgecock vs. Michael Page, and a whole…
Daily | ConversationsThis might be the dumbest problem in sprint car racing | Daily 7-3-2025
Today on the show, we'll talk about Port Royal, but more importantly, what I think is maybe the dumbest problem in sprint car racing.
Daily | ConversationsWhy does a chassis brand rise above the rest? Kyle Larson, Brad Sweet take High Limit to next level | Daily 7-2-2025
High Limit hitting the big time with first live television broadcast, the Wild West Shootout moves back to Arizona, Tuesday race results, plus we'll talk the…
Daily | ConversationsWorld of Outlaws penalize two after Huset's infractions | Daily 7-1-2025
Will there ever be a World of Outlaws vs High Limit speedweek, the BC39 starts today, Pennsylvania Speedweek forges ahead at Lincoln Speedway, and the Outlaws…
Daily | ConversationsMaybe we don't drive backwards around the track to get revenge | Daily 6-30-2025
It looked like scenes out of the Madhouse at Bowman Gray Stadium, but it was actually late models at Port Royal. We'll talk you through a wild sequence from…
Daily | ConversationsA swap BACK to Rocket... Outlaw storm chasers?! Hunt the Front, High Limit shakeups! | Daily 6-29-2025
One World of Outlaws late model series driver quietly swapped chassis, and he's been doing pretty well. Plus a Hunt the Front series shakeup, a new High Limit…
Daily | ConversationsI think Ford and it's sprint car engine deserve an apology | Daily 6-26-2025
I think Ford and their sprint car engine deserve an apology for all the heat they've taken over the last five or six years, plus we'll talk Ricky Weiss'…
Daily | ConversationsA driver making a coilover sprint car go fast, two racers drivers hit the big stage | Daily 6-25-2025
One High Limit sprint car driver took his sprint car team a different direction late in 2024, and his choice is just starting to bear fruit. We'll deep dive…
Daily | ConversationsBudget racer, premium wins; Hunt the Front heating up | Daily 6-24-2025
At a time when big money, big horsepower, and the newest parts win all the races, one driver showed us you can still do more with less. Plus we'll talk Hunt…
Daily | ConversationsA sprint car legend returns, a full timer off tour, Terbo's long night | Daily 6-23-2025
Today we are talking Jac Haudenschild's Ohio Sprint Speedweek cameo, the World of Outlaws losing another full time driver, Sunday results, and more.
Daily | ConversationsBuddy and Balog, a late model ride change, Pierce vs. Terbo... AGAIN | Daily 6-22-2025
Buddy Kofoid cleans up at Huset's, Bill Balog shows you can do a lot with a little, we didn't get a big High Limit vs Outlaws showdown, it looks like Chris…
Daily | ConversationsWhat is this sponsor? Plus formats cause one sprint car team to load up | Daily 6-19-2025
The Huset's big show format is again under the microscope, and we'll talk who last night's victims were, and what, if anything, should be changed. Plus, these…
Daily | ConversationsThe Reaper wins, but not with Cody Mallory; when it rains, it pours for Daison Pursley | Daily 6-18-2025
Daison Pursley and his terrible, horrible, no good, very bad winged sprint car night. Ryan Gustin wins, but with a new crew chief. We'll discuss. Plus a World…
Daily | ConversationsI was wrong about Mansfield Speedway, Rocket takes Richards testing, can Troutman pull it off? | Daily 6-17-2025
Today we'll talk Drake Troutman's ambitious 2025 schedule plan, incredible progress at this once lost speedway, Rico Abreu's new partnership, Josh Richards…
Daily | ConversationsSeveral High Limit teams breaking from the pack, Spencer Bayston's tough year, dusty start out west | Daily 6-16-2025
There are two big money sprint car shows this week, and we'll talk about which drivers are going where, and some names headed west that might surprise you…
Daily | ConversationsCritics, complaints, and a promoter speaks out about dirt racing support classes | Daily 6-15-2025
A track having too many support classes has been a topic of discussion the past few days, and we'll dive in today after one promoter speaks out. We'll also…
Daily | ConversationsA fluid sprint car ride, Black Diamond update, CBell and Kreitz, NARC/Hell Tour comparison | Daily 6-12-2025
On this Thursday edition of the Daily, I've got an update and a clarification on the future of Black Diamond dirt late model chassis, there are sprint car news…
Daily | ConversationsLonghorn's new merger, Kofoid vs. Day, Kyle Larson's bad luck, JMac is back | Daily 6-11-2025
Buddy Kofoid and Corey Day go to war, Kyle Larson's suddenly tough stretch of races, the Summer Nationals needs to do better, James McFadden is back, and…
Daily | ConversationsWhat are High Limit teams doing, Outlaw freebie users, 31 races in 34 days | Daily 6-10-2025
High Limit sprint car teams are allowed one shock adjuster in their cars. So what is a shock adjuster, and which shock are teams adjusting? We'll talk about…
Daily | ConversationsMike Marlar not an invert guy, should Eldora outlaw tire changes? | Daily 6-9-2025
Today on the show we're talking tires and pit strategy at Eldora, Mike Marlar really hates inverts, plus Sunday dirt racing results and more.
Daily | ConversationsThe Eldora special wasn't bent, Paul Silva trying more aero stuff, High Limit's shock winner | Daily 6-8-2025
I guess Jonathan Davenport's special Eldora car was just fine, Travis Arenz shocks High Limit, David Gravel's streak ends, and Paul Silva trying more wing and…
Daily | ConversationsDid Davenport bend the Eldora special? Plus Dream brings out the good parts, Peck's terrible luck | Daily 6-5-2025
Big names struggle at Eldora, but not Bobby Pierce. We'll also talk what could be trouble for Jonathan Davenport, trick parts and pieces come out for the…
Daily | ConversationsMore sprint car drivers on the move, Justin Grant vs. Shane Cottle! | Daily 6-4-2025
Sprint car driver moves and rumors today that are all connected, and involve teams from the midwest to the west coast. Plus we talk Shane Cottle versus Justin…
Daily | ConversationsOutlaws lose a full timer; how do team logistics work; Dirt Late Model Dream entries, wraps | Daily 6-3-2025
The World of Outlaws lose a full timer, and this one surprised me a bit. Plus we'll talk special Dirt Late Model Dream wraps, more on Mansfield, and a busy day…
Daily | ConversationsBringing back this lost speedway won't be easy | Daily 6-2-2025
There is hope for a return to glory for an Ohio track, but it's going to be a massive undertaking. We'll talk about the challenges today and the one big…
Daily | ConversationsReacting to Brad Sweet DQ'd, Tyler Walker back, Troutman's $100k score, Windom streaking | Daily 6-1-2025
A series of unfortunate events leads to Brad Sweet getting DQ'd, Tyler Walker back in a sprint car, a late model guy did indeed win the $100,000 modified race…
Daily | ConversationsDAVID GRAVEL IS BETTER THAN KYLE LARSON! (::ducks::) | Daily 5-29-2025
David Gravel is the best sprint car driver in the country. Even over Kyle Larson and Brad Sweet. At least, that's what my new rankings system says. Right or…
Daily | ConversationsThe late model aero guy you probably don't know about | Daily 5-28-2025
Lucas changed it's speedweeks schedule, but will it really be that big of a difference? We'll discuss, plus we know that aerodynamics are a big deal in dirt…
Daily | ConversationsNews for Longhorn, Kevin Rumley; Eliason and TKS split, Outlaws at Atomic reaction | Daily 5-27-2025
Another sprint car team parts ways with their driver, and it's starting to feel like more changes are coming. We'll talk about that, plus the Outlaws and…
Daily | ConversationsRide changes never stop, Reutzel the villain, why didn't more Outlaws go to Port Royal? | Daily 5-26-2025
Aaron Reutzel embracing the villain role in sprint car racing, why didn't more Outlaws use a free pass, silly season musical chairs continues, and more on this…
Daily | ConversationsHafertepe and Bogucki hug it out, Outlaws go trucking for High Limit cash | Daily 5-25-2025
World of Outlaws drivers set to use free passes to steal High Limit cash, Hudson O'Neal rises, Scott Bogucki and Sam Hafertepe hug it out, and more today.
Daily | ConversationsHave you heard of this happening before? | Daily 5-22-2025
Today on the show, the story of a series cancelling a race that was apparently never scheduled to begin with. Plus folks mad at USAC, racing ahead and more.
Daily | ConversationsWhere do we draw the line? Plus Rico only wins because of his crew chief! | Daily 5-21-2025
Rico Abreu only wins because of Ricky Warner, Kyle Cummins leads USAC into a busy week around Indy, and where do we draw the line between track prep and the…
Daily | ConversationsInfinity converts another Longhorn customer, can this dirt track thrive again? | Daily 5-20-2025
Wells Motorsports converts another Longhorn customer to their Infinity Chassis brand, plus we'll talk good news and bad news for two race tracks, High Limit at…
Daily | ConversationsYou know what they say about rules... | Daily 5-19-2025
Touring sprint car drivers get laps elsewhere with rainouts, Tim McCreadie is so back, and as some sprint car teams push rules boundaries, it's important to…
Daily | ConversationsDirt racing needs more of this | Daily 5-18-2025
An emotional win for Tim McCreadie, Kaleb Montgomery versus the Kaedings, old guys fast, and something we need to see more of across the sport.
Daily | ConversationsThe anatomy of a sprint car team BATTLING to save their night | Daily 5-15-2025
Things went sideways early last night for an Outlaw team, and today we'll walk you through the entire process they went through at break-neck speed to salvage…
Daily | ConversationsBShepp's Eldora ride, Durham's influence, and everything must go | Daily 5-14-2025
Hudson O'Neal has had an insane turnaround in recent weeks, and we'll talk why plus the numbers behind it. I've also got details on a dirt late model veteran…
Daily | ConversationsSprint car world lights up over hot High Limit finish, watch controversy | Daily 5-13-2025
High Limit puts on a Monday banger at Kokomo, but the community is up in arms over a driver wearing a watch in the car. Plus racing tonight, a modified series…
Daily | ConversationsSo which shocks were REALLY on Jonathan Davenport's car? | Daily 5-12-2025
Coming up I've got an update on this Jonathan Davenport shock situation, plus Max Blair's incredible weekend, High Limit at Kokomo, and much more.
Daily | ConversationsA simple slip, or did Jonathan Davenport reveal a secret change? | Daily 5-11-2025
Did we get a simple slip of the tongue from Jonathan Davenport, or an admission of a big change to his car? We'll talk about that plus Rico Abreu's not fun…
Daily | ConversationsThe two sides of that sprint car wing controversy meet! | Daily 5-8-2025
Danny Dietrich and Bobby Allen meet, Posse drivers shine but don't win, a sprint car driver missing at Lincoln, a High Limit franchise update, and a whole lot…
Daily | ConversationsThe Josh Richards rumors are back... So what's up? | Daily 5-7-2025
The Josh Richards rumors are back, and we'll talk about where things stand. Plus LaSalle puts on a good show, the Outlaws are in Posseland, a new sprint car…
Daily | ConversationsAnother Longhorn team flipped, is Kyle Larson right? | Daily 5-6-2025
Kyle Larson said he thinks it's tougher to win against High Limit than the Outlaws, but do the numbers jive with that idea? We'll dive in today, plus a…
Daily | ConversationsLegendary car owner spills the beans, a unique driver search to watch | Daily 5-5-2025
A top team owner reveals what it costs to go racing these days, and you might be shocked by the comparison he makes... Or maybe you won't. Plus Cody Sommer's…
Daily | ConversationsHelp a rival, get beat?! Plus big changes for trio of late model teams | Daily 5-4-2025
Both late model national tours lose full timers, and we'll talk about what's next for all three. Plus Tim McCreadie looks sporty, weekend results, and a sprint…
Daily | ConversationsOwens faces a choice, Kevin Rumley helps out late model vet | Daily 5-1-2025
Coming up, can one dirt late model veteran turn things around with help from Longhorn and Kevin Rumley? Plus another late model star has seen his results tick…
Daily | ConversationsDanny Dietrich calls out Shark Racing's flexing sprint car wings | Daily 4-30-2025
Danny Dietrich and Shark Racing are at odds over sprint car wing flexing, and I was pulled into it with a photo I took of the 1A. We'll wade into the situation…
Daily | ConversationsCurious new pieces spotted on top dirt late model | Daily 4-29-2025
A top dirt late model is spotted with some interesting new parts, and we'll show you what they are and talk about what they are for. Plus a new look for the…
Daily | ConversationsSUNDAY SPRINT CAR STUNNER! Plus how Dale Earnhardt's grandson did in his dirt late model debut | Daily 4-28-2025
Ashton Torgerson shocks the sprint car world, RTJ stays hot, Alberson solidifies his spot, JG scores, and Dale Earnhardt's grandson makes his dirt late model…
Daily | ConversationsLate model stars offer honest feedback on new tires | Daily 4-27-2025
On this Sunday we'll talk more reaction on the new Hoosier late model tires, plus discuss a bunch of the weekend racing, including a Lucas chase mixup, Bobby…