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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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Brian Shirley's Hunt the Front hot seat, Emerson Axsom on the fence | Daily 1-29-2025
Hudson O'Neal dominates, Brian Shirley's hot seat, an update on Emerson Axsom's plans, and some race track news.
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The thing you CAN'T do if you work these dirt races | Daily 1-28-2025
The weather isn't a late model fan in 2025, plus the World of Outlaws put a ban in place, and more drivers declare for regional sprint car series.
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Hunt the Front getting help, sponsors behind Kasey Kahne's changes? | Daily 1-27-2025
Hunt the Front adds some key help, for at least a few races anyway. We'll talk through that, plus this Kasey Kahne situation has taken new turns, and his…
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Is it over before it really started? | Daily 1-26-2025
Big late model names struggle at Volusia. Is it time to worry about them? Plus could we see drivers switch between the national tours? We'll talk about…
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World of Outlaws add two more... And they aren't done yet | Daily 1-23-2025
The Outlaws grow their sprint car roster with two more rookies, and they aren't done yet. We'll talk about that today, plus preview the Outlaw late model…
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Did you notice Jimmy Owens' late model is different? | Daily 1-22-2025
Coming up, the World of Outlaws add a 20th full time late model team, plus we've got regional sprint car news, and we'll talk about a dirt late model veteran…
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There is no easy way to explain how dirt racing sponsorships work | Daily 1-21-2025
Today on the show we'll run you through USAC full timers for the sprint car and midget series, and we'll do a deep dive on sponsorships in dirt racing.
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Come for the late models, stay for the banner conspiracy chat | Daily 1-20-2025
We are approaching 40 full time late model teams between the two national tours, and today we'll talk about some of the recent additions, including a past…
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Chili Bowl crackdown results in drivers tossed | Daily 1-19-2025
Kyle Larson survives two crashes, the mistake that will leave Chad Boat and Daison Pursley wondering what if, drivers DQ'd over failed tire tests, and the…
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World of Outlaws, High Limit not done; big late model questions | Daily 1-16-2025
Favorites led the way at the Chili Bowl on Wednesday, and I've got some thoughts on why I think the driller could end up in the hands of one of these drivers…
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Toyota sprint car engines on sale, Outlaws add a contender, Chili Bowl Tuesday surprises | Daily 1-15-2025
Two young, surprise lock-ins headline Chili Bowl Tuesday, plus the World of Outlaws sprint car full time roster adds another, Toyota sprint car engines go on…
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The Chili Bowl has had ENOUGH | Daily 1-14-2025
Kyle Larson wasn't the best on Monday, but he won at the Chili Bowl anyway. We'll unpack that and everything from day one, including a win for Christopher…
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A tough end, why weren't there more big names, rosters grow | Daily 1-13-2025
Bobby Pierce cleans up at Vado, and a big late model figure wants to know where everyone else is. Plus the Chili Bowl starts tonight, and Kyle Larson is…
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A chassis swap, key sponsor lost, national tour plans settled? | Daily 1-12-2025
Today we're talking Wild West Shootout at Vado, sprint car results down under, another chassis change for Dennis Erb Jr., FloRacing loses a key sponsor, and…
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Could this be the next WRG vs. FloRacing battleground | Daily 1-9-2025
DIRTVision... Promoting FloRacing?! It's happening and we'll talk about it, plus midwest sprint car news, Corey Day's NASCAR deal official, racing coming up…
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We now have the "Paul Silva" rule | Daily 1-8-2025
The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series has announced a number of rule changes, and we'll get into them today, including the Clinton Boyles rule, agreeing with…
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A late model driver pushes back, High Limit adds cash for sprint car teams | Daily 1-7-2025
The High Limit roster push continues with a new addition, and I've got some details on the package the series has been using to add teams this offseason. We'll…
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High Limit accusations disappear, Gustin's new crew chief, another sprint car seat filled? | Daily 1-6-2025
Bobby Pierce stays hot, Brandon Sheppard's winless streak, an infamous crew chief has a new deal, more sprint car ride rumors, tweets deleted, and Chili Bowl…
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Tony Stewart Racing makes BIG changes | Daily 1-5-2025
Bobby Pierce opens 2025 doing Bobby Pierce things, plus the Tulsa Shootout gets wild, and one of sprint car's best has a crew shakeup in advance of the season…
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What I'm hearing on several sprint car deals | Daily 1-2-2025
On this final show of the week, I'm clearing out my rumor inbox and sharing what I know about several sprint car drivers and teams, including what's up with…
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Where does the James McFadden to Tarlton news leave Roth Motorsports? | Daily 1-1-2025
Today we are updating the last few sprint car silly season situations, and wondering about the future of the Roth 83. Plus we've got Outlaw roster updates, and…
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High Limit shores up roster with late push, late model series add full timers | Daily 12-31-2024
2025 plans come together for a bunch of drivers, and today we'll talk High Limit shoring up their roster, late model additions, regional sprint car stuff and…
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Kyle Larson around the world in 24 hours, allegations lobbed at sprint car series | Daily 12-30-2024
High Limit's first international races are in the books, and we'll talk about the racing and the winners. Plus changes coming to the Kreitz 69K sprint car, and…
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Longhorn Chassis' Steve Arpin on chassis wars, Kevin Rumley, conspiracy theories, offseason testing | Daily 12-29-2024
This special edition of DIRTRACKR Daily features Longhorn Chassis owner Steve Arpin. He talks offseason testing, Kevin Rumley, dirt late model chassis wars…
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Dominic Scelzi on advocating for safety, coming back from injury, Outlaws vs. High Limit | Daily 12-26-2024
In a special edition of DIRTRACKR Daily, sprint car driver and podcaster Dominic Scelzi talks the difference this past season between the World of Outlaws and…
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Hunt the Front's Jonathan Joiner on the struggle and triumphs of racing and creating content | Daily 12-24-2024
On this special edition of DIRTRACKR Daily, Hunt the Front's Jonathan Joiner takes us behind the curtain on creating content, keeping the business afloat, the…
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The State of Sprint Car Racing with SprintCarUnlimited's Jeremy Elliott | Daily 12-23-2024
In this special DIRTRACKR Daily interview, SprintCarUnlimited.com's Jeremy Elliott joins to talk the current state of sprint car racing. Topics include High…
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The Curious Case of Kasey Kahne | Daily 12-22-2024
A driver we were told was off the High Limit tour is back, and we'll talk through the curious situation today. Plus more USAC silly season moves, an update on…
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We've been using "breaking news" a lot lately... Today is no different | Daily 12-19-2024
We've got a big show for you today, a lot of things to talk about, including breaking sprint car news, more series full timers, race tracks news, and more.
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I guess the Hudson O'Neal / SSI Motorsports situation is settled then | Daily 12-18-2024
On the show today we'll talk full timer commitments for both World of Outlaws series, plus sprint car news in Posse land, and I guess the Hudson O'Neal, SSI…
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Offseason racing dashed, a car owner reverses course, Rico talks Chili Bowl | Daily 12-17-2024
Carson Macedo's offseason plans are dashed after it's revealed he's injured, Rico Abreu talks Chili Bowl, Ian Madsen is back, plus sprint car news in Central…
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Rocket vs. Longhorn all 2025! | Daily 12-16-2024
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series field is filling up quick, and we'll talk today about another potential championship contender in a stacked group. Plus…
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Can dirt racing cash in, or will their bet go bust? | Daily 12-15-2024
A popular late model win, Christopher Bell picks up right where he left off, more sprint car ride news, and we'll talk High Limit's gambling announcement.
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Drivers on the move, series full timers, big track news - Bonus Daily! | Daily 12-13-2024
The news out of PRI keeps coming in hot, and on this special bonus Daily, we'll talk multiple sprint car silly season changes and where High Limit sits right…
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2025 World of Outlaws field takes shape with drivers in and out | Daily 12-12-2024
The PRI Show is here, and everyone has decided to drop their news. We'll run you through everything going on, including an Outlaw driver off tour, and two…
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You want more dirt racing ride news? Okay, here's more dirt racing ride news | Daily 12-11-2024
Coming up we'll talk another sprint car ride and driver off the market, and what's still available out there including one to keep an eye on out west. Plus a…
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Christopher Bell's plans outed, FloRacing steps up behind the scenes | Daily 12-10-2024
Things continue to ramp up with Chili Bowl entries, and another major player will be back. Plus Eldora and Ohio Sprint Speedweek released their schedules, and…
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You can't use lasers in dirt racing | Daily 12-9-2024
The World of Outlaws issued two quiet penalties following World Finals last month, and the reason for one of them might surprise you. We'll talk through those…
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Love it or hate it, the Gateway Dirt Nationals has it's place | Daily 12-8-2024
It wouldn't be the Dome without some drama, we'll talk about all of that today, including my response to the Dome haters. We'll also talk upgrades coming to…
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Rumors, confirmations, and a little bit of speculation | Daily 12-5-2024
Gateway starts, the Outlaws acknowledge the change, sprint car silly season still chugging along, and Chili Bowl entries heat up.
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"Cutthroat means I'm taking the spot and you're going to crash or you're going to lift" | Daily 12-4-2024
I've seen him called Carson Torpedo, I've seen Crashin Macedo, and lots of other nasty things in recent days, but what were his thoughts on all of the recent…
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Everything we know about Brad Sweet and Kyle Larson's plan, 1 year later | Daily 12-3-2024
What is a High Limit charter? What happens if teams that earned one don't return? How much is a charter worth? A year after they were announced, we'll try and…
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Where do we stand with skewed dirt late model bodies headed into 2025? | Daily 12-2-2024
Crazy dirt late model bodies were a hot topic earlier this year, but we haven't really heard anything since the summer. So where do we stand today on that…
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Big drama at Turkey Night, a million dollar late model team sells out | Daily 12-1-2024
A wild Turkey Night including JJ Yeley trying to fight a rookie, and Hendrick driver on Hendrick driver crime. Plus a million dollar late model operation for…
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I can't keep up with all the new dirt late model chassis companies | Daily 11-28-2024
On this holiday edition of the Daily show, we'll talk about a new ride down under for James McFadden, plus his future in the US. We'll also dive into USAC…
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The drivers NOT racing with the Outlaws in 2025 | Daily 11-27-2024
We know the World of Outlaws will have quite a few returning sprint car teams for 2025, but there are still several question marks, including one car likely…
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A sneaky addition, and micro sprint tracks opening to late models | Daily 11-26-2024
Teams aren't messing around when it comes to Gateway Nationals prep. We'll talk about that, plus an interesting addition to Ryan Gustin's car, regional late…
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Kyle Larson DQ'd, but it didn't really matter | Daily 11-25-2024
Kyle Larson gets DQ'd, but it sort of didn't matter. Corey Day using that old Mopar again. A bounty at the Knoxville Nationals. The first confirmed All Star…
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RTJ's schedule problem and 2025 plans in flux, Kyle Larson back in a sprint car | Daily 11-24-2024
A busy day at Merced on tap, including a bunch of racing for Kyle Larson, Carson Macedo, and Tyler Courtney. Plus weekend results, the first 100 Chili Bowl…
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Sprint car series eyes dormant track return, tough few weeks for XR events | Daily 11-21-2024
Today we'll dive into the just released World of Outlaws sprint car schedule, plus news from Calistoga Speedway and where it might fit into the national sprint…
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Call Jay if want to drive a winning sprint car! Plus, where is the World of Outlaws schedule? | Daily 11-20-2024
Open sprint car rides are starting to run short, but there is a quality one open we'll talk about today. Plus when we might see the World of Outlaws schedule…
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What you don't know about the JGR decision to lift dirt racing restrictions for NASCAR drivers | Daily 11-19-2024
Christopher Bell back on dirt in 2025? We'll talk today about the easing of restrictions from Joe Gibbs Racing that will allow it to happen, where we could see…
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Lucas Oil makes changes again, more late model silly season moves | Daily 11-18-2024
A boat load of late model stuff today, including the series choice for a top ten runner this season, a tour shuttered and what it means for the future, plus…
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They say the All Star Circuit of Champions is back, but is it? | Daily 11-17-2024
Coming up, late model and sprint car champions crowned, a nearly 200 race winless streak broken, NASCAR drivers running midgets, and why I'm not ready to…
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It's not new, and I don't give a d*mn about it | Daily 11-14-2024
On this Thursday edition of the Daily, we'll talk you through what has been one of the more the strange and winding sprint car silly season situations, and why…
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Kyle Larson back on dirt, but what about the Chili Bowl? | Daily 11-13-2024
Kyle Larson will be back on dirt and we'll talk about where, plus what he said recently about racing the Chili Bowl early in 2025. We'll also dive into sprint…
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Rocket and Brandon Sheppard were formidable before, they need to find the speed again | Daily 11-12-2024
The Rocket house car has officially named their next driver, and we'll dive in today, including what it means for all involved, including Tim McCreadie. Plus…
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With Brandon Overton gone, what does Wells Motorsports do now? | Daily 11-11-2024
We are still unpacking all of the news from around World Finals, and today we'll talk the future of Wells Motorsports following the departure of Brandon…
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Ricky Thornton Jr. and Chris Madden "separated by security" in the pits | Daily 11-10-2024
It was only a few weeks ago they were crowned Lucas champions as driver and crew chief, but Ricky Thornton Jr. and Chris Madden looked like anything but…
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I know you didn't see these sprint car and late model moves coming | Daily 11-7-2024
A lot of news to cover today, including Longhorn and Riggs Motorsports announcing their next driver and crew chief, the World of Outlaws late models have a…