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Coming up we'll talk about Nick Hoffman's late entry to the Chili Bowl, plus what's ahead for him in 2023, and the difficulty of drivers jumping around to different car types.

Are we on the cusp of one of the most epic dirt racing season to ever play out? I'll make the case today on the show.

We are talking all things Tulsa Shootout today, including Saturday's Golden Driller winners, the differences between the classes, and the ridiculously poor behavior on display at the top of the ramp.

I'm using this final Daily episode of 2022 to share some numbers, the growth, and say thank you for coming along with DIRTRACKR.

What will the Eldora Million look like in 2023 in terms of entries? Today we'll get into this probably six months too early and talk about the possibilities. We've also got World of Outlaws news from Robbie Price and Shark Racing.

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is in a curious situation right now for 2023, with no rookie drivers declared. We'll talk about that plus the opening night of the Tulsa Shootout and more.

Sprint car teams have a lot to think about for 2023. Should they go World of Outlaws? All Stars? High Limit? Pick and choose? We'll look today at how the schedules fit together and what the money picture really looks like for the various options.

One of the most successful dirt late model racers in history has called it a career, and at just 34 years of age. We'll talk about the news from Josh Richards, plus talk full time series sprint car drivers, Chili Bowl entries, and the coolest sprint car sim rig you may have ever seen.

Coming up on this Friday before Christmas we've got full details on Hoosier's new sprint car tires, we spotlight some new dirt late model content creators, and more.

Superman is back on tour with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, and we'll talk about why it make so much sense. We've also got news from Ryan Timms, Buddy Kofoid, and more.

Tanner Holmes made his first laps in a midget on Tuesday at Millbridge, and we were there to watch! We'll talk about it and share some video. Plus, Brandon Sheppard is back with the Outlaws and more.

On a new episode the LoudPedal podcast, Kyle Larson talked a number of topics, including the High Limit Series, his thoughts on Chili Bowl, and the possibility of sprint car races outside the US. We'll react to his thoughts, plus talk a few late model news items and more.

We are getting philosophical today, talking about the intersection of chaos and organization in dirt racing. We've also got an update on Belle-Clair Speedway, plus weekend results and more.

After all of our foolery and speculation, Sheppard Riggs Racing has confirmed Brandon Sheppard will campaign Longhorn Chassis next season. We'll get into that, plus the full High Limit Sprint Car schedule, and Brad Sweet on David Gravel's show.

Eldora Speedway and FloRacing are bringing back the Eldora Million, but this time for the sprint car teams. We've got full details, plus we dive into whether or not the full time World of Outlaws teams will be allowed to race. We are also talking news from Daison Pursley, and DIRTRACKR's first race car sponsorship.

Today we are going full ham on the Chili Bowl entry list to see who's in and who's out. Is the debate over prize money really affecting attendance for 2023?

The narrative being spun around sprint car racing is that purse money hasn't risen enough, or at all. But is that true? We'll look at the numbers today, plus talk World of Outlaws parity and more.

Nick Hoffman is taking the Tye Twarog late model seat for next season, and joining a growing, strong field of contenders with the World of Outlaws. We'll talk about that, plus dates for the BC39, 300 Chili Bowl entries, and more.

On this bonus episode of the Daily, we'll talk about the World of Outlaws adding money to the point fund and bonus program while also lowering restrictions. We'll also react to David Gravel's Thursday night livestream with Tyler Swank.

We are reacting today to the news that the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will have a "Chase for the Championship" in 2023. We'll also talk more full time World of Outlaws Late Model Series drivers, and look at a bunch of 2023 series schedules.

On the show today we've got some details on Hunt the Front's plan to expand in to series ownership for 2023, plus we are talking World of Outlaws Late Model money, and sprint car news from Kerry Madsen and Scotty Thiel.

What does it actually cost to run a full season of competitive racing with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series? We are diving into the numbers today.

Is the end near for Zemco Racing? We'll talk about that today, plus news from NARC, MARS, Bill Balog, Garet Williamson and more.

Tyler Carpenter is an interesting phenomenon in dirt late model racing, and we'll talk about that today plus recap the rest of the drama at the Dome. Jonathan Davenport also crossed $2 million in earnings for the season.

Day one at the Dome is complete, and we'll get you up to speed on Thursday's winners, plus a Brandon Sheppard/Rocket Chassis update. We'll also talk XR in Florida and the Brandon Overton and Kevin Rumley partnership, and the 2023 All Star schedule.

We'll dive into the 2023 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series schedule today, and talk what's there, what isn't, and what it means going forward. The Gateway Dirt Nationals open today, and we're previewing that as well, plus talking XR at All-Tech and Chili Bowl entries.

The World of Outlaws Sprint Car schedule will look very different in the spring in 2023, plus the Xtreme Outlaw Sprint Car Series is gone, and crew members forgotten in the battle for more money.

It's been a busy last few days for announcements, and we'll get you up to speed on news from Rocket Racing, the XR Super Series, Noah Gass, and recent Chili Bowl and sprint car driver moves.

Back from Thansgiving break we'll talk about the USAC Midgets at Ventura for Turkey Night, plus dive into Sheldon Haudenschild's Sprint Car Hub interview. He covered a lot of topics we'll react to, and why I think they could leave the World of Outlaws.

On the show today we'll talk a Tuesday sweep at Merced for one driver, a champion crowned, plus details on a DQ. We've also got the supposed Brandon Sheppard Longhorn Chassis photo and we'll dive into it.

Today we'll talk Brandon Sheppard still in a Rocket Chassis, a new crew chief for Anthony Macri, an Illinois race track sold, plus look ahead to tonight's racing at Merced Speedway and more.

Wouldn't it be better to have a half way break instead of flat tire cautions in these long late model shows? We discuss that plus drama at Placerville and other weekend winners.

There have been a number for dirt late model moves for next season, but there are still several things to resolve. We'll talk about those situations today, plus night one of the Hangtown 100, what to watch this weekend and more.

We know the numbers behind the top earners in dirt racing, but what does life look like for a team on a national tour that isn't at the top? The story of Noah Gass today, plus we look ahead to the Hangtown 100 for the USAC Midgets at Placerville.

The sprint car season has been pretty quiet in 2022. We'll run you through the moves that have happened, and try and figure out why more isn't coming. We are also talking USAC midgets and Bakersfield, and tamping down some World of Outlaws hyperbole.

Next season Jonathan Davenport will have a new crew chief, and Bobby Pierce will be driving a different chassis. We'll talk about those changes today, plus some interesting insight from David Gravel and tonight's USAC Midget show at Bakersfield Speedway.

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has released their 2023 schedule, and we'll talk about the changes, including a new crown jewel at Eldora and if we event want or need that. Plus weekend results from XR, the Flo late models and more.

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series released their 2023 schedule, and we'll talk about it, plus more sprint car drivers are headed down under, racing at Senoia is on, and have you ever wanted to work on a sprint car team?

How much money have the top dirt racing guys made in 2022? We've got some numbers to share, plus a dirt track tarping their surface, Brad Sweet and James McFadden down under, and Jimmy Mars is calling it a career.

Today we are reacting to World Racing Group CEO Brian Carter's interview on Winged Nation. He talked High Limit, streaming and a lot more. We've also got updates on World Finals purses, the Xtreme late model series, Grandview Speedway, and an angry Tony Stewart tweet.

It was a tough weekend at Atomic Speedway for fans and competitors with the Renegades of Dirt Series. We'll talk what went wrong and how the track tried to make it right. We've also got details on Kyle Larson's plan to race in Arizona and not the Chili Bowl and more.

Champions were crowned and history was made at World of Outlaws World Finals. We'll talk about all of it, plus a late model industry blindspot, and more from the dirt racing weekend.

The NAPA KKR 49 team is two race nights from the World of Outlaws title. We'll talk Wednesday at World Finals, what David Gravel needs to do, and what's coming up in dirt racing this weekend.

World of Outlaws World Finals is here, and we'll talk tonight's racing, including Brad Sweet vs. David Gravel, plus a strange 24 hours for Parker Price-Miller, and news from World Racing Group and USAC.

The World of Outlaws championship battle between Brad Sweet and David Gravel has a family subplot! We've got that story today, plus news from Parker Price-Miller, Jason McDougal, and more.

In this complicated world of dirt racing, where exactly do standalone races fit in, and how much should we care about them? We'll discuss that, plus weekend wins for Brandon Overton, Cory Eliason, Gio Scelzi, and more.

Grandview Speedway will race in 2023 after Copart hits more snags. We'll talk about that, plus what is Buddy Kofoid's future with Toyota and dirt racing, and what to watch this weekend.

Sometimes dirt racing shirts and merch end up in places you wouldn't expect, and that happened Wednesday with an NFL player posting a workout photo wearing a Donny Schatz shirt. We'll talk about that, plus tire rule back and forths at Chili Bowl, and why you should be following Chase Dietz on TikTok.

CJ Leary has a new non-wing sprint car ride for next season and we've got details. Plus XR is planning another Racetrack Revival project, and this one won't be easy.

Details today on Devin Moran's new team for 2023, plus we compare Moran and Hudson O'Neal as dirt late model prospects. We've also got news from Ashton Winger, Tanner Thorson, and the Gateway Dirt Nationals.