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We had a wild finish at Bubba Raceway Park last night with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, and we'll talk about it, plus who's lacking some speed to start the season. There is also a new paint scheme for Donny Schatz, plus news from Terre Haute, the Xtreme Outlaws and more.

A Thursday night DQ for violating the droop rule in qualifying couldn't slow down Brandon Overton at Golden Isles this weekend. We'll recap the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season openers, talk about Bubba Raceway Park tonight, plus news from Blake Hahn and other weekend results.

It was Devin Moran who took control last night at Golden Isles to grab the opening night Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory. We've got details on the night, including trouble for Brandon Overton and Earl Pearson Jr. There is also news from Taylor Reimer, Cole Bodine, and the Xtreme DIRTcar Series.

The 2022 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season kicks off tonight at Golden Isles Speedway in Georgia. We'll run you through series full timers, the field for the weekend, rookie and championship contenders, and win picks. We are also talking sprint car safety and more.

If you're a MAVTV cable subscriber you're going to get more live and tape delayed Lucas late model shows than ever before. We've got details, plus Lucas teams head to Golden Isles tonight for practice, the Xtreme Outlaw Series adds more drivers, and David Gravel has a sweet new paint scheme.

It's late model time and to get you ready for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series and Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series seasons, we're joined by Joshua Joiner, past contributor to Dirt on Dirt and of Hunt the Front fame. We talk champions for both series, potential rookie contenders, what's on tap for Jonathan Davenport and Jimmy Owens, what's up with XR and their move into the space, and the overall health of the sport.

In a bit of surprise move yesterday, USAC announced that Chet Christner is replacing Tony LaPorta as the voice of USAC on FloRacing. We'll dive into that, plus Gio Scelzi's 2022 schedule with KCP Racing, new Super DIRTcar Series and Xtreme Outlaw Series full time drivers, and last night's iRacing World of Outlaws World Championship results.

It was a fantastic way to return to the seat for Dale McDowell over the weekend at Volusia after that cancer fight. Today we'll get into the Outlaw opener, talk Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic, plus we have updates on Tyler Courtney and Jacob Allen.

It was a tough opening night at Volusia for the World of Outlaws, as a larger than expected car count and tough track conditions forced officials to postpone the features to Friday afternoon. We'll talk about that, plus give you an update on the now 16 full time Outlaws. We've also got results from Premier Speedway and Las Vegas, and we talk Tanner Thorson going winged racing.

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series opens their 2022 season tonight at Volusia and we'll preview the action, including win picks, a championship outlook, and whether anyone can stop Brandon Sheppard. We also talk the Las Vegas Dirt Nationals, and give a DIRTcar eSports update.

With his NASCAR career going quiet, it appears Ryan Newman could be back on dirt in 2022. We'll talk about that, plus news from Wayne Johnson, Bill Balog, and more teams headed for this weekend's late model show at Volusia.

We've got a bunch of late model topics today, including news from the Wild West Shootout, where Kyle Larson will race next, speculation on the status of Jonathan Davenport and Jimmy Owens, and we talk the Michael Page saga.

On this Monday we are talking Chili Bowl Saturday, including Tanner Thorson's win over Christopher Bell, Kaylee Bryson being the first female in a Chili Bowl feature and more. We also get into the Wild West Shootout and news from the XR Super Series.

We close out the week talking Christopher Bell's record-tying eighth Chili Bowl prelim night win, plus we look ahead to the Wild West Shootout weekend at Vado Speedway Park, and talk news from Stewart Friesen and DIRTVision.

It was another good night of racing at the Chili Bowl, and yet another Keith Kunz Motorsports win. Today we are talking Rico Abreu's victory, plus a wild finish to the Wild West Shootout race at Vado Speedway Park.

We were treated to a fantastic battle last night between Buddy Kofoid and Kyle Larson at the Chili Bowl and we are back today to break it all down. We are also talking Wild West Shootout, new podcast episodes and more.

Night one at the Chili Bowl is complete, and we have our first two feature lock-ins and a winner of the VIROC. We talk everything from Tanner Carrick, Tyler Courtney, Cannon McIntosh, Justin Grant, Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell and more.

It's Chili Bowl day one and things are already off and running inside the expo. We take a look at tonight's field, possible winners, and then we get into the weekend's late model results, including a sweep from Brandon Sheppard and some spicy comments, and the Ice Bowl at Talladega.

To get you ready for the Chili Bowl, this is a special crossover episode with the Passing Points Podcast and hosts Michael Tyre and Travis Ashwood. We talk favorites, dark horses, prelim nights, Kyle Larson vs. Christopher Bell, NASCAR and IndyCar stars like Chase Elliott and Conor Daly, and more.

The Chili Bowl Pool is live and we'll run you through how to participate and some of the noteworthy groups. We are also talking news from Noah Gass and JJ Hickle.

The Wild West Shootout is coming up this weekend at Vado Speedway Park and we talk through everything you need to know, including who might be racing. We've also get fresh details on what Chris Windom's winged sprint car plans are for this season, including who he's driving for.

Today we've got more Chili Bowl news and entry list updates, including Sammy Swindell back in the VIROC and Romain Grosjean possibly being interested in doing some midget racing. We are also talking the World of Outlaws Late Model Series title sponsorship situation and more.

After a year away, Donny Schatz is returning to the Chili Bowl next week, and we've got details. Plus we are talking Chili Bowl history, new full timers for the USAC Silver Crown Series, and Cade Dillard is switching late model chassis.

It's the first Daily of 2022, and we are diving into the Tulsa Shootout, plus news from the Chili Bowl, Buddy Kofoid and Brenham Crouch, the Xtreme Outlaw Series schedule is out, and Jonathan Davenport isn't heading west.

Coming up on this last show of 2021, we talk Tulsa Shootout day one, what to expect for the weekend, and a good tweet from Christopher Bell. I've also got thoughts on Kyle Busch, a Chili Bowl analytics update, and we'll talk about the future of DIRTRACKR.

It's day one of the Tulsa Shootout and We are talking what to watch and expect through the weekend, plus what could be next for the Clint Bowyer dirt late model team.

We are talking through who might be racing where next season with the dirt late model national tours, plus Kyle Busch has entered the Tulsa Shootout driving in four divisions for Joe B. Miller, and we've got an update on Trail-Way Speedway and last night's iRacing World of Outlaws results.

Today we'll dive into the news that Kerry Madsen is joining Roth Motorsports for 2022, and talk about the possible involvement of Toyota Racing Development and their 410 sprint car engine program. We are also talking Tulsa Shootout and more.

On this Christmas Eve Daily we dive into seven dirt racing questions, including driver of the year, improvements for the sport and more.

Atomic Speedway in Ohio has a new owner in Charlie Vest, and he's already making big moves for the track. He joins the show to talk about acquiring the speedway, putting together a big schedule, his own motorsports background, and what to expect for the future.

After closing out 2021 behind the wheel of the Roth Motorsports 83, Kasey Kahne will continue on the road with the World of Outlaws in 2022 for his rookie run with the series. We dive into the announcement, his 2021 results, and what to expect for 2022.

Ricky Thornton Jr. is set to make his Chili Bowl debut and we've got details plus a total entry list update. We are also talking Silver Crown rides, Anthony Perrego's new deal, and the unified dirt late model rules.

The World of Outlaws continue to fill TBAs on the 2022 schedule, and we've got details today. We are also talking northeast cooperation between the Super DIRTcar Series and Short Track Super Series, a Daison Pursley update, and driver news for Dominic Scelzi, Garet Williamson, and Thomas Meseraull.

Over the weekend, Christopher Bell won the indoor USAC midget race and looked in good form headed to Tulsa. We'll discuss the night, plus talk the Sprint Car Challenge Tour schedule and look back at the 2017 World of Outlaws season.

For 2022, Rico Abreu has added Ricky Warner to his sprint car team and is looking at an expanded schedule that will include a lot of World of Outlaws races. We'll discuss that, plus the weekend's USAC midget show indoors in Du Quoin, plus sprint car news from California and Pennsylvania.

The new Xtreme Outlaw Series has another full time commitment and we've got details, plus an update on Daison Pursley, and some good signs for Earl Pearson Jr. and Josh Richards heading into 2022.

Today we'll jump back into the Chili Bowl entry list that has crossed over 300 cars, and point out some notables, including Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell being added. There is also news from Austin McCarl, new podcast episodes, and more.

After recently departing Premier Motorsports, Central Pennsylvania sprint car driver Matt Campbell has a new ride. Details on that today, plus we recap last night's iRacing World of Outlaws show at Williams Grove, we've got a DIRTcar eSports update, and then we dive into the idea of strategy in dirt racing.

To start this week we are giving you the rundown on all of the rest of the news that came out of the PRI Show in Indianapolis over the weekend, including more full time World of Outlaws Late Model Series drivers, the USAC Silver Crown schedule, more money from USAC and the Super DIRTcar Series, plus news from out west.

In this special bonus episode of the Daily, we'll walk you through World Racing Group's announced move into the midget and non-wing sprint car ranks with the new Xtreme Outlaw Series.

It was a busy first day at PRI in Indianapolis, and on this Friday we'll run you through everything you need to know. There are changes to the XR slate of late model races, a new unified set of super late model rules, some confirmations on full time Outlaw late model drivers, more money for Outlaw regulars through the season, changes at Tony Stewart Racing and a lot more.

Terry Mattox is taking over ownership of the Lucas Oil ASCS from founder Emmett Hahn going forward, and he joins the show to talk about the transition, setting the schedule, starting a racing series in high school, flagging the Chili Bowl and more.

The PRI Show in Indy opens today and the possibility exists for some breaking news. We are also talking Chili Bowl entries, the Summer Nationals schedule and it's return to a traditional setup, plus some driver news from Skyler Gee and Brandon Anderson.

The non-wing to winged sprint car migration continues as Kevin Thomas Jr. is joining Chris Windom and Tyler Courtney in making that move. Details on that plus the ASCS schedule is out, and some thoughts about money versus winning.

Dirt on Dirt released their 2021 drivers of the year and we dive into the list and why championships still don't matter. We've also got details on the Super DIRTcar Series and PA Speedweek schedules for 2022 and more.

On this Monday we are recapping the action from the Gateway Dirt Nationals, including a weekend sweep for Jonathan Beason and Tyler Carpenter's big late model win. We've also got news from Chris Windom, Josh Richards, and Premier Motorsports.

Things got wild in the dome last night for the opening night of the Gateway Dirt Nationals and we've got the details, including race winners and who's locked in. There is also news from Emerson Axsom and we are talking Xtreme DIRTcar Series.

After a year off, the Gateway Dirt Nationals are back in St. Louis, and the action gets underway tonight for the late models, modifieds, and midgets. We'll preview the weekend, plus we've got news from the All Stars and Lernerville Speedway, the Chili Bowl has approved it's first under 16 driver, and the Short Track Super Series adds more cash for racers.

We are back at it today after a break to talk Buddy Kofoid's midget championship, Kyle Larson's 2022 dirt schedule, women making history at Ventura, and some interesting insight into the cost of putting on a World of Outlaws event.

On the show today we are talking last night's racing at Merced, including wins for Kyle Larson and Justin Grant, plus Chase Elliott's sprint car debut. We've also got schedule news from FloRacing and USAC, and then we've got a big question for you to ponder over the Thanksgiving weekend.