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Sprint car racing continues to shift and change at a rapid rate. We've got two national series, a regional scene that is undergoing it's own transformations, and a bunch of driver and team swaps for 2026. One year ago around this time we talked the state of sprint car racing with Jeremy Elliott, and today he's back to do it again. We're talking World of Outlaws, High Limit, the PA series, champions, storylines, and a lot more.

At the top of dirt late model racing, there are only a handful of major chassis players. But when you venture away from the big tours, there are others building, pushing things forward, and helping people go race. On this special episode of the Daily, Warrior Race Cars owner Mike Nuchols takes us inside racing at the local and regional level, talks the cost of late model racing, putting dirt late models in a wind tunnel, and a lot more.

Ricky Thornton Jr. is unbothered by tires, what happens to the Flo late model series since they bought Lucas, racing coming up this weekend, and more.

Coming up we'll talk a few early updates on the World of Outlaws late model roster, plus Keith Kunz has set his Chili Bowl lineup, and will we see Kyle Larson in a late model this year?

Today on the show we're talking the nearly half million dollar price tag on Spire's High Limit franchise and why they bought one, a crappy situation regarding race pay comes to light on social media, and breaking sprint car news.

Another series is apparently on the hunt for title sponsorship, we'll update some dirt late model ride situations, talk regional sprint car news, and more.

Lucas axes their championship playoff format, and everyone rejoices. Sye Lynch picks his sprint car series. And a sprint car council is created, well for the second time anyway, and they immediately rule on a key safety situation.

Photos of a particular late model on display inside the PRI show have made the rounds on social media, and it's a cool looking piece, but it wouldn't be allowed to race with any major dirt late model series. We'll take a look at the car and share what's illegal, plus sprint car wraps, USAC schedules, and more.

It was a big day of breaking news across dirt racing from the PRI show. We'll dive into the big stuff today, including FloRacing buying Lucas, Gio Scelzi's deal is official, new rides for Daulton Wilson and Chris Madden, and more.

The World of Outlaws add a new rookie commit, and their roster is starting to come into focus. We'll also talk what other sprint car drivers are still out there that could choose a tour. Plus I've got a bunch of streaming and media updates and thoughts including notes on FloRacing, DIRTVision and Knoxville, and the situation in Central PA.

Donny Schatz is joining CJB Motorsports, but can the two sides find some of their past speed and magic? Plus one second you're racing around a football field track with a Christmas tree on your roof, and the next your looking for a deal. And the Chili Bowl crosses 300 entries with several notable changes from past years. We'll talk all that and more.

Is Hunt the Front buying a dirt track? I talked to them about it and will share what I know. Plus High Limit gets another commit, USAC hires a new president, and Muskingum County announces a race that might ruffle some feathers.

The Dome isn't pure racing. It's chaos, showmanship, and entertainment. But you know what, that's okay. We'll discuss, plus sprint car news from the both the High Limit and World of Outlaws sides and more.

The Dome starts and there was chaos before cars even hit the track. We'll also talk best wraps, including my absolute favorite. Then we'll dive into the freshly revealed World of Outlaws sprint car schedule for 2026, talk about those west coast TBAs, and where High Limit fits in here.

Coming up today, we'll talk sprint car series choices and a few updates, a High Limit driver will have a new crew chief next year and I think most completely missed the announcement, plus other sprint car and late model news.

Hunt the Front grows their series again, should High Limit worry about the NASCAR lawsuit, why did Central PA need a sprint car series, how does an old Mopar midget engine compare, and can race teams actually be profitable. We'll talk about all of that today.

Ricky Thornton Jr. and Koehler Motorsports confirm their recent crew hires, we'll debrief from the Brad Sweet interview and talk his schedule for next year, and some important points on sprint car tires. Plus bad news for a New Jersey dirt track.

Updates today on a few dirt late model ride situations for 2026, including a recent announcement for one team and free agent. Plus the one thing I think will hold the new PA sprint car series back, Turkey Night and weekend dirt racing results and more.

His full time sprint car driving career is over, but Brad Sweet has plenty to keep him busy. On a wide ranging interview we'll talk his retirement, best drivers in sprint car racing, the future of High Limit, franchises, rules, sprint car tires, and a whole lot more.

Big news in Central PA as they announce their own regional sprint car series. I like it, but I do have some questions and concerns. Plus Carson Hocevar's Dome late model wrap and possible sprint car hints, dirt late model rumors about Chris Madden and Brenden Smith, and more.

What was a fairly quiet dirt late model silly season has grown a bit more interesting in recent days and weeks. We'll talk about some big changes for one team in particular and what's next for everyone involved.

A certain past event winner has registered for that indoor race in January, Brian Carter talks World of Outlaws point fund additions and a lot more in a 40 minute interview, and Ian Madsen found out yesterday he's a sprint car free agent. We'll talk about all of that and more.

The Lucas schedule is out, and it's not a whole lot different than 2025. Is that a bad thing? We'll discuss. Plus the All Stars pickup some national tour co-sanctions, there are several regional sprint car moves to get into, and weekend race results.

The Outlaws pickup a 17 year old rookie, we'll preview USAC midgets at Merced, plus talk Donny Schatz, schedule releases, track GMs, pick and choose versus series, and if Bobby Pierce would have responded differently to the Brandon Overton run-in had he not been the Longhorn house car driver.

A silly season move flew under the radar recently, and it could have a big impact on sprint car racing next year. We'll talk about what went down, and who's affected. Plus Merced adds a midget night, Chili Bowl entries roll in and more.

Two surprising ride changes to talk about today, including one in both sprint cars and late models. Plus we'll talk more High Limit franchise stuff, and their plans to try and draw more big names.

We know publicly which series Sheldon Haudenschild will be with even if he hasn't yet announced his team. We'll talk about that, plus Mansfield's schedule, Cody Overton's weird silly season week, Sunday race results, and more.

It might have been one of the last dirt racing weekends of the season, but it certainly didn't lack for storylines. We'll talk rules interpretations, helmet throws, season-long frustration, bad sliders, and a lot more.

Brad Sweet, Kyle Larson, and their High Limit sprint car series releases more franchise information, payouts, and what the path and payouts would be for teams looking to get a franchise in the future. These numbers will certainly make a lot of sprint car teams ponder their futures. We'll dive in today, share the details, talk the Jason Meyers franchise sale, and more.

What defines a national racing series? That was the question posed today by one media member with regard to the World of Outlaws going or not going to California. We'll talk through the situation today, and I'll share why all the reactions to the question were a bit moot. Plus World Racing Group CEO Brian Carter talks the state of sprint cars, and we'll update the Barry Braun, XR saga.

It's been a busy day in dirt racing, and we'll dive in today on the World of Outlaws late model schedule, Skyline Motorsports' new driver, Cody Overton wasn't unemployed long, Kerry Madsen's new old sprint car ride, and a polarizing figure arrested.

Coming up, we'll unpack a bunch of the news items that came out of World Finals, including series choices, Donny Schatz's future, ride changes, and more.

A big show today with bunch of closing thoughts after World Finals, plus weekend results, and more context on the Kaiden Manders DQ and what will and won't happen next.

Where are the sprint car ride announcements, why did Sheldon Haudenschild post photos of Alex Bowman, what sprint cars left World Finals and why, why was a sprint car driver DQ'd before a feature event started down under. Those questions answered today and more.

World Finals starts, and we've got a bunch of the storylines to follow, plus that Rumley six showed up with a weird piece on it. We'll also talk Xtreme and USAC midgets, and breaking dirt late model silly season news.

The World of Outlaws will have sprint car rule changes for 2026, and not everyone completely agrees with what's coming. We'll talk through what exactly is changing and why, plus Xtreme Midget results, a question about driver pay and more.

We're reacting today to the 2026 High Limit schedule, addressing silly Kings Royal rumors, talking Mike Marlar's new shock package, and a lot more on a packed Daily show.

One late model driver's $10,000 mistake, things get cowboy up at Charlotte, we'll talk weekend dirt racing winners, and more.

Two interesting sprint car engine developments to talk about today, including what's up with the Ford program, plus a key sprint car player gets involved with an engine builder. Details on that, plus we'll cover off on weekend racing.

We're reacting to breaking sprint car news today with Buch Motorsports hiring their next driver. We'll share the details, plus talk about why this is a good move for everyone involved, including the High Limit sprint car series. Plus a schedule update, regional late model news, and more.

Is Daulton Wilson going to Wells Motorsports for 2026? I have no idea, but we'll connect a lot of internet dots today and let you decide. Plus Spire Motorsports is venturing in dirt racing in a big way, and we'll show you how Gio Scelzi is suddenly connected to the Lakers, the Dodgers, and the Cadillac Formula 1 team.

The World of Outlaws make a schedule addition, and it breaks a six year streak of cooperation. We'll talk through that, plus Cody Sommer goes testing with Nick Hoffman to decide Dome tires, and Hoffman weighs in on the differences between Hoosier and American Racer.

Ashton Winger fails a tire test for the second time in two months, Kasey Kahne signs his next guy to replace Brad Sweet, plus we'll talk other driver news, weekend racing, and more.

Schedule updates today, including a big dirt late model event on the move, plus Kevin Rumley is up to something again with shocks, we'll talk weekend racing and more.

Donny Schatz's future is still very much up in the air, and we'll talk through what his options are today and what I'm hearing. Plus Hunt the Front sells some equipment, and teams get in some laps and testing late in the season.

Today on the show we'll update you on several recent dirt late model ride changes, including one we told you was in the works several weeks ago. We'll also talk Ricky Thornton Jr backed in a winged sprint car, along with what we know about several High Limit team situations for 2026.

Brad Sweet calls it a career, the Stenhouse Marshall ride is officially filled, we'll talk Sunday racing, and more.

Championships were won, feelings were hurt, race cars were bent, and we'll talk about all of it today.

Hoosier exploring changes to sprint car tires and we've got details on a recent quiet test, plus we'll dive into a big championship weekend and more.

A championship on the line tonight, there are still plenty of open sprint car questions for 2026, and what is going on with Bobby Pierce?