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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
Late model silly season set to pop off, race tracks saved, race tracks for sale | Daily 11-6-2024
A ton of stuff today, including the start of World Finals, late model silly season moves, an update on Wayne Johnson and Cole Macedo, we've got track updates…
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A key divide opens between sprint car series | Daily 11-5-2024
The 2025 High Limit schedule is out, and we'll talk about it. But there was other, quieter news from the series yesterday that might be more important. We'll…
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David Gravel, Huset's, Jackson and what Tod Quiring is doing for 2025 | Daily 11-4-2024
An update today on the situation with Huset's Speedway and David Gravel's future when it comes to choosing High Limit and the Outlaws, plus more High Limit…
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Win the race, have your hauler TRASHED | Daily 11-3-2024
We had two championship walkoffs this weekend, and we'll talk about both. Plus a wild night at East Alabama and a late model team that should maybe find…
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A potent dirt late model combo ending, and something dirt racers NEED to do better | Daily 10-31-2024
Today on the show, a look through the list of late model drivers who we know are running Lucas next season, plus Brandon Overton's final races with Wells, and…
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This national touring sprint car driver should go pick and choose in 2025 | Daily 10-30-2024
Coming up, the National 100 this weekend is drawing big names. We'll run you through some of them expected to race, including a new deal for Tim McCreadie…
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Drones are used for dirt racing broadcasts... So why not officiating? | Daily 10-29-2024
There are no High Limit or Outlaw shows this week, but there is sprint car intrigue elsewhere. We'll talk about your options, plus the future for CJ Leary, and…
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The key battleground that could MAJORLY alter sprint car racing in 2025 | Daily 10-28-2024
Big changes are likely coming to the High Limit sprint car schedule for 2025, and we'll talk you through what's coming, plus reveal one potential major…
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Series full timers, a track revived, sprint car silly season strikes again | Daily 10-27-2024
Zeb Wise is out, Justin Peck is in. We'll dive into that, plus where we stand on how 2025 fields are shaping up for the Outlaws and High Limit, Pennsboro's…
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Dirt late model house car changes coming, and what we know | Daily 10-24-2024
The sprint car silly season has been busy, but what about what's happening in late model racing? We'll update some situations today, including both the Rocket…
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More sprint car updates, the champ staying busy, testing underway | Daily 10-23-2024
Even with James McFadden gone, that second Roth car keeps showing up. We'll talk about their plans today, plus quick updates on Justin Peck and CJB, testing at…
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A deal called off, big shoes to fill, crew problems, late model legends reunite | Daily 10-22-2024
You might have overlooked this sprint car crew chief change from yesterday, but there is a lot to unpack here, including series choice confirmations, and…
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The whispers about traction control in dirt racing never go away | Daily 10-21-2024
It seems like every year we get to a point where traction control becomes a rumor. And 2024 is no different. We'll talk about it today, including how it works…
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The two dirt racing superpowers now running the same playbook | Daily 10-20-2024
Ricky Thornton Jr's redemption, some thoughts on the future of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and FloRacing, do we really know who Spencer Bayston is as…
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What I know about several sprint car situations... At least right now anyway | Daily 10-17-2024
The sprint car landscape is shifting rapidly as plans for 2025 start to get confirmed, and today I'll run you through a bunch of the different scenarios and…
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Clarity on Chris Madden's crew chief future, driver swap raises Rudeen questions | Daily 10-16-2024
What does the future hold for the Ricky Thornton Jr., Chris Madden driver crew chief pairing, we've got the details today. Plus Trey Starks will be at Trophy…
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You ever wonder why car owners make the decisions they do? | Daily 10-15-2024
We've been talking a lot about silly season here lately, but why exactly do some of these decisions get made, and what exactly are all the factors at play…
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Anybody looking for a top sprint car ride? | Daily 10-14-2024
The High Limit banquet provided some funny moments, and some news and clues about 2025. We'll talk about all of that, plus Trophy Cup entries, a great drive…
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Lucas chase shakeup, High Limit drama, Givler v. Schott at Lincoln | Daily 10-13-2024
We're down to three for the Lucas title, it happened again between Brad Sweet and James McFadden, David Gravel might have saved his title hopes, Stewart…
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The search for speed can lead you down (familiar?) paths... | Daily 10-10-2024
Tanner Thorson's sprint car changes paying dividends, and we'll show you what he's been up to. Plus it's a pivotal weekend for the Lucas championship, and…
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Brent Marks, James McFadden mull futures; CJB's new crew chief; Ryan Timms' many rides | Daily 10-09-2024
A double High Limit tie, Ryan Timms and James McFadden's futures, another KKR crew guy getting a big shot, Brent Marks' 2025 plans in doubt, a PA driver taking…
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The sprint car LAND GRAB playing out that NOBODY is talking about | Daily 10-08-2024
There continues to be a void left by the end of the All Star Circuit of Champions, and lots of folks have been trying to fill it. One sprint car series is…
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Top late model driver weighs in on this track's revival | Daily 10-07-2024
The first laps have been turned for the Pennsboro revival, so what does a big name driver think? We'll talk about it, plus the black magic that still exists in…
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CJB's new direction, it wouldn't be the Natty Open without drama | Daily 10-06-2024
Controversial calls, favored drivers, safety schmafety, championships, silly season updates, and a lot more today on this Sunday edition of the daily.
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Of course EPJ is back, this dirt track is getting smaller, breaking sprint car news | Daily 10-03-2024
Earl Pearson Jr. is racing this weekend, but I'll explain why I don't think this is a grand comeback. Plus changes coming to I-70 Speedway, breaking IRA sprint…
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Ride changes, poorly kept secrets, and an exodus continues | Daily 10-02-2024
Sprint car silly season popped off yesterday, and we'll recap the announcements and give some clues for more changes to come. We'll also dive into the USAC and…
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How did we not notice this late model legend walking away? | Daily 10-01-2024
Guys, I think Earl Pearson Jr. retired, and none of us realized it. I've got some info on that plus, Hunt the Front's equipment sellout, an Ohio sprint car…
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An inevitable ending and more dirt tracks in trouble | Daily 9-30-2024
An inevitable champion is crowned, the BC39 delivers, and more dirt tracks hit the market. We'll discuss all of that, including a look at what the path forward…
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UNO REVERSE! The likely swap coming after 2 years away | Daily 9-29-2024
Did Brandon Sheppard's drive with a damaged race car save his championship? We'll discuss that plus whether or not a swap to Rocket chassis will fix his…
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Is this our first 2025 High Limit sprint car team commitment? | Daily 9-26-2024
RTJ and Devin Moran tangle, Dennis Erb Jr.'s house car experiment looks to be over, plus penalty news from POWRi, Danny Sams getting that chance, and I think…
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Where has the Swindell SpeedLab sprint car been? | Daily 9-25-2024
The Flo series hits Brownstown tonight with a tight championship battle, we've got an update on injured sprint car driver Chase Johnson, plus Kevin Swindell is…
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Pennsboro looking raceable, Don O'Neal back in the seat, NOS backing a new driver? | Daily 9-24-2024
Pennsboro Speedway is starting to look raceable, we'll talk about the progress and challenges still ahead, plus a dirt late model hall of famer back in the…
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How bad do you want to go dirt racing? | Daily 9-23-2024
Where there's a will, there's a way, especially if you want to go racing bad enough. A fun story for you today on that front, plus the man of a thousand sprint…
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WALK-OFF! Sprint car legend calls it a career in the best way possible | Daily 9-22-2024
A sprint car legend calls it a career in the best way possible, Jonathan Davenport ruffles feathers with Knoxville comments, more sprint car ride swapping, and…
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Brent Marks is wrong about sprint car racing | Daily 9-19-2024
Brent Marks said not long ago that sprint car racing is quote "awful" and quote "worse than it was before we tried to create passing." So is he right, or…
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Maybe we don't use our sprint car as a weapon | Daily 9-18-2024
More sprint car silly season moves as teams and series try to figure out 2025 plans, plus drivers line up Eldora 4-Crown rides, and one driver learns that…
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Why don't dirt late model tours go west? | Daily 9-17-2024
Coming up we'll talk Jock Goodyer's first 15 US sprint car starts and compare it to Ricky Thornton Jr's debut. Plus, why don't the late model tours go west to…
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3 sprint cars signed in... The show must go on! Or not? | Daily 9-16-2024
What do you do when you host a sprint car race, but only a few cars show up? We'll talk about it today, as that's exactly what happened on Sunday at the Terre…
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They hot lapped, and then left a race paying $53,000 to win?! | Daily 9-15-2024
You ever hear of a team hot lapping, and then loading up and leaving the track on purpose? Well, you will today. I've got that story, plus everything you need…
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It's starting... New Longhorn Factory driver coming for 2025 | Daily 9-12-2024
On this Thursday, we've got breaking dirt late model silly season news, plus an update on Selinsgrove Speedway, and what you need to know for the dirt racing…
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One driver, two careers, one pivotal decision? | Daily 9-11-2024
Is it just me, or has Aaron Reutzel had a strange sprint car career? We'll talk about that today, plus comparing Corey Day and Buddy Kofoid, surprising winless…
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Lost Outlaw races and a Central PA track in trouble | Daily 9-10-2024
Things have gone sideways at a Central Pennsylvania dirt track, and now they've lost their World of Outlaws dates. We'll dive into the saga, plus talk some…
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So... What happens with those Ford 410 sprint car engines? | Daily 9-9-2024
Kerry Madsen gets his first win of 2024, what's up with Chase Randall, plus with Stewart Haas Racing ending and their relationship with Ford dissolving, what…
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A sprint car hot seat, Eldora deserves praise for racing, Tony Stewart hires new GM | Daily 9-8-2024
A globe trophy makes it 32 wins for the 32 plus other World 100 notes, Eldora Speedway hires a GM, the High Limit championship is out of reach after a strange…
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Drivers absent, Davenport 'can make it better', history doesn't favor High Limit | Daily 9-5-2024
Jonathan Davenport's frightening performance, details on two drivers missing from Eldora on Wednesday, plus the dirt racing weekend ahead and why High Limit is…
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One Wells Infinity driver is red hot, the other hasn't been the same since this moment | Daily 9-4-2024
The Wells Infinity dirt late models have been fast in the hands of Ryan Gustin, but big question marks surround Wells' own driver Brandon Overton headed into…
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New chassis deal a game changer for Hunt the Front? | Daily 9-3-2024
Coming up, Hunt the Front makes a big change and it's coming with help, plus outsiders headed for the Tuscarora 50, Monday results and much more.
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You won't believe this sprint car story, and another new dirt late model chassis | Daily 9-2-2024
Buddy Kofoid's redemption, Jock Goodyer gets a US win, Sunday winners and Monday racing, plus news from Shane Van Gisbergen and Cody Sommer.
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It might sound crazy, but this dirt late model driver move was explored | Daily 9-1-2024
A big show today, we'll talk Rico's six figure score, where did Jock Goodyer go, Outlaws at Husets, weekend winners, and we'll wrap up with an interesting peak…
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Coincidence, or is there a chassis "storm" brewing? | Daily 8-29-2024
A surprise winner with High Limit, Chris Madden back behind the wheel, we'll preview weekend racing, and talk about an intriguing dirt late model chassis…
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2025 changes! Ricky Thornton Jr., top driver moves, Longhorn and Rocket house cars | Daily 8-28-2024
Today on the show I've got three bold late model silly season predictions for you, plus we'll talk High Limit in Washington, updates on injured sprint car…
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Penalizing the series owner... | Daily 8-27-2024
High Limit's Mike Hess not playing favorites, updates on Chase Johnson and Corey Day's NASCAR future, some late model driver news, and much more today.
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Sprint car ride news, Pennsboro's future, Chase Johnson update | Daily 8-26-2024
An update today on Chase Johnson, some midwest sprint car ride notes, a cool Scott Bloomquist tribute, High Limit in Oregon today, plus is there actually hope…
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Turned up headers win big again, another Thornton - O'Neal dustup | Daily 8-25-2024
Turned up headers make their way to the non-wing side, surprises and not surprises with High Limit at the Gold Cup, RTJ and Hudson O'Neal tangle, and I'll tell…
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Dirty move, or just a racing deal? | Daily 8-22-2024
Justin Sanders ends Kyle Larson's win streak under a shower of boos while Corey Day stirs the pot, Tim McCreadie has been driving a new Rocket chassis version…
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14 sprint cars, 14 months, ONE driver | Daily 8-21-2024
Today on the daily, can Kyle Larson win seven sprint car races in a row, a stacked late model field is headed for Lernerville, and Hunter Schuerenberg, the man…
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Thoughts on High Limit, dirt tracks in trouble, Stevie is back! | Daily 8-20-2024
On the show today we'll talk High Limit charters and some things to watch in the coming weeks, plus some sprint car news and rumblings, race tracks shutting…
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Paul Silva's turned up sprint car exhaust is spreading | Daily 8-19-2024
Sunday dirt racing results, Paul Silva's turned up header pipes are spreading, and the sprint car world says goodbye to a friend.
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Weekend dirt racing and remembering the legend, Scott Bloomquist | Daily 8-18-2024
Tim McCreadie breaks through with Rocket, Bobby Pierce can't make up ground, plus weekend World of Outlaws and High Limit results, and we'll remember Scott…
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A sprint car seat filled, plus dirt racing media doesn't work like you think it does | Daily 8-15-2024
Coming up, more breaking sprint car silly season news, we'll touch on the big shows ahead this weekend, and I'll go deep on how this dirt racing media thing…