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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 the state of sprint car racing in California, 360s vs. 410s, the progression of his brother Gio, the future for Corey Day, and the decision process for choosing the World of Outlaws or High Limit.

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 Bowl and sprint cars with series like the World of Outlaws, All Stars, and High Limit. In this conversation, he talks about all of that, plus his future racing sprint cars, calling Mr. Hendrick and Jeff Gordon after his sprint car crash this season, and a lot more.

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 Longhorn Chassis, the team still had success, winning big races along the way. Sheppard joins the show to talk about winning the Gateway Dirt Nationals, how difficult the chassis change was, working with Randall Edwards and Kevin Rumley, and being back to chase the World of Outlaws championship in 2024.

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, and which US sprint car drivers to watch down under this winter.

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 also take a look at the Tulsa Shootout entry list, and Kyle Larson's 2024 late model plans.

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 Junction Motor Speedway, and while sprint car guys talk about running less, the late model guys LITERALLY never stop.

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 talk weekend indoor racing.

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 big sanction like the Outlaws or High Limit comes to your favorite race track.

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 Outlaws mechanic with Kasey Kahne Racing before transitioning to NASCAR. These days in his off time he races 305 sprint cars with the Carolina Sprint Tour and is set to drive in his first ever Chili Bowl in 2024.

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 the World of Outlaws, High Limit, All Stars, and more. He's ride searching for 2024, and he joins the show to talk about being a one man band, trying to secure a deal, and what he thinks of the current national sprint car scene.

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 more.

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 Paul Silva situation.

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 World of Outlaws late model and USAC sprint car series, news from Scott Bloomquist, and more.

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, some other recent 410 changes, and a non-wing driver flips to winged.

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.

High Limit picks up their biggest signing yet, plus more details on their full time team model. We've also got news from Eldora, USAC, several new ride and drivers announcements, and more.

We'll talk High Limit's new announcer and their sixth driver, plus I snuck into a Brandon Sheppard test, Hunt the Front's new schedule, and a lot more.

The sprint car announcements keep coming in hot, and today we'll run through everything from the past 24 hours, plus more sprint car world staff moves, and a hint about the future of what team ownership will look like with High Limit.

Kasey Kahne is back to a full time sprint car series, we've got updates on Rico Abreu and Tanner Holmes, more High Limit staff changes, and some non-wing driver moves today.

Schedule madness on the show today. We'll go deep on High Limit and the Outlaws, comparisons between the two, plus 2024 slates for Lucas, the northeast and ASCS. And we'll talk sprint car hall of fame voting.

The ugly reality of the sprint car national tour split spills into the open, plus Shark Racing divides their cars for 2024, and a lot more today.

The High Limit west coast swing becomes clear with a few announcements, the champ is back at the Chili Bowl, and a World of Outlaws driver announcement that apparently surprised some folks.

On the show today, a Lucas regular loses his ride, more 2024 World of Outlaws dates, we get a look at the first 100 Chili Bowl entries, and what Rico Abreu has to say about this sprint car plans for next season.

The World of Outlaws have added another sprint car team for 2024. We'll talk about that, plus what other moves to expect, Kyle Cummins new ride, and more.

High Limit makes another key hire, plus we'll talk the ever fluid sprint car schedule situation. We've also got news on Gordy Gundaker's 2024 late model plans, Turkey Night results, and more.

Did you know the World of Outlaws sprint cars once ran an indoor race? I've got that story today on what turned into a massive disaster, plus midgets at Merced, more sprint car updates, and more.

A 2024 sprint car status check today, as we run through a bunch of the top teams and talk about what we know about their plans for next season. Plus more midget racing for Kyle Larson, news from Tyler Courtney and Kyle Cummins, and last night's midget action at Merced.

High Limit adds a traditional late model stronghold to it's sprint car slate for 2024, plus why this won't just be the All Star schedule tweaked. We'll also talk USAC midgets at Merced, the Xtreme Outlaw schedule, and just how much money a weekly IMCA track could make you.

The loss of the All Stars has left a void in Ohio, and we'll talk through their current messy sprint car situation. Plus Chris Windom has a new ride, Kyle Larson sweeps Hangtown, and more.

The World of Outlaws Late Model schedule is out, and could it be tempting enough to draw a major contender away from Lucas? We'll talk about that, plus Kyle Larson gets an offseason win, more drivers news, and weekend results.

Another team commits full time to a sprint car series, we've got even more High Limit and Outlaw schedule hints, plus the Outlaw late models add more cash for teams, and a lot more today.

A bunch of dirt late model team and driver updates for you today, including some making series decisions. Plus some sprint car schedule news between the Outlaws and High Limit, Logan Seavey's hot streak, and more.

On the show today we'll talk through the possible options and if any of them can actually beat Brad Sweet with High Limit in 2024, plus we'll preview the USAC midgets in California.

After several decades in a Rocket, one national tour driver is swapping to Longhorns. We've got the details on that today, plus Kyle Larson's early 2024 racing plans, more Outlaw nights at Volusia, and sprint cars on the pavement at Sonoma.

We've got our first committed full time Outlaw team for 2024, and we'll talk about the reaction. Plus the Williams Grove bridge is gone, two sprint car teams solidify their driver plans for next season, and more.

Updates today on a still murky Ohio Sprint Speedweek situation, High Limit needs an announcer, Huset's adds more big money Outlaw shows, and more.

What to expect from the 2024 World of Outlaws schedule, an update on Ohio Sprint Speedweek and Kasey Kahne, plus High Limit addresses officiating and integrity, and more.

The World of Outlaws are pumping a bunch of cash into the sprint car series for 2024, and we'll talk about the details today. Plus some big names are headed west with USAC, I've got a Jake Swanson update, plus some cars racing at BAPS on Saturday.

The High Limit announcement is out, and we're going through everything to give you a full rundown on what we know, and what's still to come for the full national sprint car series from Kyle Larson, Brad Sweet, and FloRacing.

Coming up, Ford signs another sprint car team to campaign it's engines, CJB is keeping Spencer Bayston, Scott Bloomquist's difficult road ahead, and did Jake Swanson get fired?

The World of Outlaws seasons are complete, and we'll talk today about World Finals, Spencer Bayston's future, sprint car schedule hints, Ian Madsen's retirement, and a lot more.

Donny Schatz has headlined a lot of sprint car rumors lately, but he's made his decision for 2024. We'll talk about that, plus what Rico Abreu has to say about whether he could be a series full timer next season and a lot more today on the show.

Mike Marlar's new deal, plus updates on Aaron Reutzel and TMez, and why car owners don't really owe anyone a damn thing.

Bobby Pierce comes for my neck, Cory Eliason has already found a new ride, TMez is out, and could we see Jacob Allen back in a sprint car very soon? I've got the details.

Cory Eliason is out of the Crouch 11 sprint car, and we'll talk through the whole situation today, including the social media rumors about who might be getting that ride. Plus a big late model win for Chris Madden and more.

Kyle Larson talks High Limit and gives us some schedule clues. Plus we've got a number of sprint car driver and team moves to talk about, and weekend results.

If at first you don't succeed with Formula 1, try try again with the World of Outlaws. On the show today I've got a crazy story for you about the early days of Boundless Motorsports and what they were doing before they bought the Outlaws from Ted Johnson. Plus news from Mike Marlar and Kaylee Bryson, and what to watch this weekend.

Can the current sprint car ecosystem support two national series like the late model side does? We'll dive into some numbers today and talk a few hypotheticals, plus an Ohio Speedweek mainstay announces it's intentions for next year, and more.

Tyler Carpenter got me in trouble again, Macon Speedway is up for sale, and a few driver moves to mention today.

Joshua Joiner is on Conversations to talk the first season of the Hunt the Front Super Dirt Series, plus starting a streaming service, and a lot more.