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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?

Some sprint car names to watch at Trophy Cup, Spencer Bayston's future coming into focus, a cool dirt late model photo, big money down under, and maybe bigger isn't better.

Kasey Kahne Racing on the hunt for their next sprint car crew chief, and we know one guy isn't taking the job. Plus, the Outlaws make a possibly strategic schedule change, Josh Rice goes racing with a different team, Kyle Bronson has a new car, and more.

Today on the show, I use AI to understand better the chemicals needed to dope tires, we talk tightening championship battles, a weird driver-owner situation and social media, weekend racing and more.

Donny Schatz, Spencer Bayston, Daison Pursley, Emerson Axsom... And there were others. If you had an open ride, would you hire potential, or experience? A discussion on that today, plus we'll sprinkle in ride and silly season news, talk weekend racing and more.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. talks the Kyle Ripper firing after the National Open win, and we'll react to it today. Plus some additional thoughts on the Bobby Pierce penalty from over the weekend, and more.

Today we'll talk Drake Troutman's dirt late model future, including ride and series choice for 2026. Plus I've got some thoughts on the future for the Lucas late model tour, especially around the recent loss of Forrest Lucas. And who do you think is the best sprint car driver in the country without a national tour win?

Win one of the biggest sprint car races on the calendar, and then lose your job just hours later? That happened yesterday and we'll talk about it, plus Tyler Bruening's new dirt late model chassis, an update on an Outlaw rookie, and we say goodbye to Bobby Allen.

The Lucas championship fight is on like Donkey Kong, surprising winners and contenders at the National Open, Bobby Pierce got busted, and a well known sprint car driver to watch during silly season proceedings.

It's been a nasty year for sprint car crashes, but one series is using a small device to try and learn and make progress in the area of safety. We'll dive in on that, plus talk National Open, Pittsburgher 100, weekend racing, and more.

Coming up, we'll talk Riley Kreisel's suspension for using his car as a weapon, dirt late model rumors like what exactly is Brandon Overton's future, will streaming services ever release their numbers, and much more on a mailbag edition of the Daily.

We've got sprint car news for days coming up, including late night driver changes, a crew chief in the rumor mill fired, a new Shark on tour, plus USAC busts another team for cheating tires.

Dirt racing continues to shift and change at a fast pace, and we'll talk about another strategic move today and some of the layers involved. Plus Sunday results, race track news, more silly season stuff, and why cutting trash tires just feels malicious.

Dale Blaney stunned the Outlaws last night, and we'll deep dive the science experiment sprint car he was driving that goes well beyond just a wonky top wing setup. We'll also talk Lucas championship drama, a first time High Limit winner, and a lot more.

The Lucas championship chase starts and one driver has a significant advantage, I've got some dirt late model rumblings to share, we'll talk Kerry Madsen and changes at Tony Stewart Racing that have him going pretty well, plus a silly season update on Justin Peck, weekend racing, and more.

A sprint car team shuttered, the end for another dirt track, and no, this modified isn't AI generated, it's a real car that we'll talk about today.

Anthony Macri sidelined, we'll predict High Limit and World of Outlaws drivers and teams for 2026, update the Mike Marlar chassis situation, and more.

Mike Marlar could be chassis swapping again, Mansfield gets it's first big touring race, we'll update some injured driver situations, empty seats at Knoxville, and more.

Big show today, a lot of ground to cover, including wild finishes, big crashes, one driver telling boo-birds to suck it, and we'll sprinkle in some silly season updates and a lot more.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news to all the sprint car free agents and aspiring national tour racers, but Tony Stewart was not looking for a project. My thoughts on that today, plus all the racing to pay attention to this weekend.

Unlike some people thought, Tony Stewart Racing is not closing down after 2025. Instead, they will team up with Rico Abreu. We'll get into all of the details today on the deal, what it means, how it went down, and answer the most burning questions.

A bunch of silly season updates today, including rumblings about Daulton Wilson's future, who the internet is rooting for to get the Skyline late model seat, what's ahead in the short term for Donny Schatz, and the one sprint car rumor that won't go away.

Jacksonville Speedway's promoter addresses their sprint car crash issues from this past weekend, we'll talk Anthony Macri's season to date, Sunday race results, and just why that engine in Bobby Pierce's car is so crooked.

Heat race drama at Lernerville upsets the High Limit points, we had first time winners break through, Justin Grant stays hot on that broken foot, new champions crowned, and safety changes needed after a brutal situation in a Friday sprint car show.

Dirt late model silly season is off and running with a move that I don't think is really surprising anyone. That today, plus we'll get you ready for a busy weekend slate of action.

I hate to tell you this guys, but Ryan Timms isn't ready. A bunch of thoughts on that today, plus Mansfield schedules it's first dirt races, Hunt the Front makes schedule changes and more.

What kind of viewership numbers do various racing series get on FloRacing? Saturday's outage gave us some clues. We'll dive in to that, plus Chris Madden has forgotten about RTJ and now wants a piece of Nick Hoffman, there is late model action tonight, and more.

Sprint car news today for Spencer Bayston, Dominic Scelzi, and Ricky Thornton Jr. I'll also clear out the inbox and tell you what I know currently about several sprint car silly season situations. We'll also talk super late models on a really small race track.

Dale McDowell shines, lots of different chassis fast, and somehow Ricky Thornton Jr. was an underdog winner at Eldora. Plus another shocking Ryan Timms win, more High Limit championship movement, some sprint car driver and team notes, and a whole lot more today.

Sheldon Haudenschild will split with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Richard Marshall's team at the conclusion of the season. We'll dive in on this bonus show, and talk about their time together, and what's next for everyone.