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Why is Rico Abreu in a hot tub wearing his helmet and firesuit | Daily 2-20-2025
Today we're talking Hunt the Front series full timers, plus an update on their crew chief situation. I've also got details on Rico Abreu's big plans for 2025, and we'll talk racing coming up, including the Icebreaker at Lincoln.

Some curious Jonathan Davenport photos and why this area of a late model matters | Daily 2-19-2025
Jonathan Davenport was super fast during speedweeks, and it seems as though some of his competition is digging deep to try and find out why. Come along for the journey today as we show you the evidence of what they found, and why it matters.

Is the competition gap really getting worse? | Daily 2-17-2025
We know that a handful of drivers dominate the top of dirt late model racing. But is it true that the gap is widening between the top teams and the local and regional level? We'll discuss today and dive into some numbers.

This won't be the last time we see dirt late model racing's best tangle in 2025 | Daily 2-16-2025
Speedweeks is officially over and today we'll talk through the major takeaways, plus drama between Bobby Pierce and Jonathan Davenport, other weekend winners and more.

Spicy night at Volusia, driver faces hard truth of racing | Daily 2-13-2025
The same cast of characters keeps winning during late model speedweeks, Max McLaughlin facing a harsh reality of motorsports, and Alex Yankowski isn't afraid to mix it up.

This Rocket chassis winless streak is starting to bum me out | Daily 2-12-2025
Rocket cars stay winless, and it's starting to bum me out. Young guys shine with USAC at Volusia, POWRi closes out their winged 410 roster, and I've got an update on injured driver Chase Johnson.

How do dirt late model teams decide? | Daily 2-11-2025
Nick Hoffman strikes at Volusia, but we might not see him back today. Plus Brian Shirley, how does this stuff keep happening to his guy? We'll also talk about how you really decide between late model national tours after speedweeks, Monday results, and more.

You can't fill your bumpers and nerf bars with lead | Daily 2-10-2025
Don Kreitz, Davey Brown, and the most intriguing sprint car team in the country. Plus USAC's new rules target weight issues and fuel tanks among other things, racing coming up tonight, and the future of Gas City.

What was REALLY going on with that UNPAINTED wing on Kyle Larson's sprint car | Daily 2-9-2025
Today on the show we'll talk Outlaws at Volusia, Lucas at Ocala, and we'll dive into just what a qualifying wing is for a sprint car.

Tony Stewart Racing, Donny Schatz looking to late models for speed? | Daily 2-6-2025
Carson Macedo silences the questions, what exactly is the World of Outlaws provisional policy, Wednesday winners and weekend action to come. Plus, changes to the TSR 15 driven by Donny Schatz didn't just stop at the crew. We'll discuss.

Larson and Bell, alotta cars, and something I just don't like | Daily 2-5-2025
Devin Moran stays hot, Brandon Overton getting closer, why RTJ didn't race, plus a big field of sprint cars is expected for Volusia, including one driver and car owner who want one of those gator trophies. Plus Christopher Bell's engine, other racing tonight, and more.

Rico's status, Randall's situation, High Limit closes strong | Daily 2-4-2025
High Limit closes out their roster with a 14th driver. We'll talk who it is, and the curious situation of how this all came to be. Plus regional sprint car news, racing tonight, and more.

What's really in a "platinum" agreement? | Daily 2-3-2025
When teams go full time with a big series, they have to sign a contract. The World of Outlaws call it a platinum agreement. High Limit has their Double Down agreement. But have you ever wondered what's actually in those contracts? Good news, we are diving in today.

Different house car, same battle | Daily 2-2-2025
Ricky Thornton Jr. comes roaring back, Brandon Sheppard battling, Brian Shirley's terrible week, plus we'll talk one of my most hated topics in track prep, weekend sprint car action, and more.

Dale McDowell's interesting role, plus why this team won't be back like you think | Daily 1-30-2025
Sprint car and late model racing coming up this weekend, plus Dale McDowell coaching, World of Outlaws betting officially going live, and we'll talk complicated team setups and why the Hoffman 69 sprint car won't return like we've known it.

Brian Shirley's Hunt the Front hot seat, Emerson Axsom on the fence | Daily 1-29-2025
Hudson O'Neal dominates, Brian Shirley's hot seat, an update on Emerson Axsom's plans, and some race track news.

The thing you CAN'T do if you work these dirt races | Daily 1-28-2025
The weather isn't a late model fan in 2025, plus the World of Outlaws put a ban in place, and more drivers declare for regional sprint car series.

Hunt the Front getting help, sponsors behind Kasey Kahne's changes? | Daily 1-27-2025
Hunt the Front adds some key help, for at least a few races anyway. We'll talk through that, plus this Kasey Kahne situation has taken new turns, and his unexpected change in plans suddenly makes a lot more sense.

Is it over before it really started? | Daily 1-26-2025
Big late model names struggle at Volusia. Is it time to worry about them? Plus could we see drivers switch between the national tours? We'll talk about potential candidates. We've also got weekend sprint car results, series full timer updates, and tire penalty news.

World of Outlaws add two more... And they aren't done yet | Daily 1-23-2025
The Outlaws grow their sprint car roster with two more rookies, and they aren't done yet. We'll talk about that today, plus preview the Outlaw late model season, talk Hunt the Front full timers, and more.

Did you notice Jimmy Owens' late model is different? | Daily 1-22-2025
Coming up, the World of Outlaws add a 20th full time late model team, plus we've got regional sprint car news, and we'll talk about a dirt late model veteran going his own way with his chassis.

There is no easy way to explain how dirt racing sponsorships work | Daily 1-21-2025
Today on the show we'll run you through USAC full timers for the sprint car and midget series, and we'll do a deep dive on sponsorships in dirt racing.

Come for the late models, stay for the banner conspiracy chat | Daily 1-20-2025
We are approaching 40 full time late model teams between the two national tours, and today we'll talk about some of the recent additions, including a past champion and a modified standout. Plus, you want to talk about a stupid banner... Fine, we'll talk about a stupid banner.

Chili Bowl crackdown results in drivers tossed | Daily 1-19-2025
Kyle Larson survives two crashes, the mistake that will leave Chad Boat and Daison Pursley wondering what if, drivers DQ'd over failed tire tests, and the Lucas season is off and rolling.

World of Outlaws, High Limit not done; big late model questions | Daily 1-16-2025
Favorites led the way at the Chili Bowl on Wednesday, and I've got some thoughts on why I think the driller could end up in the hands of one of these drivers. Plus the Lucas season begins this weekend and questions surround several championship hopefuls, another driver goes full time with a sprint car series, and an update on rumors about who could be next.

Toyota sprint car engines on sale, Outlaws add a contender, Chili Bowl Tuesday surprises | Daily 1-15-2025
Two young, surprise lock-ins headline Chili Bowl Tuesday, plus the World of Outlaws sprint car full time roster adds another, Toyota sprint car engines go on sale officially, and more.

The Chili Bowl has had ENOUGH | Daily 1-14-2025
Kyle Larson wasn't the best on Monday, but he won at the Chili Bowl anyway. We'll unpack that and everything from day one, including a win for Christopher Bell, heartbreak for Briggs Danner, and we'll talk Chili Bowl officials ramping up the hunt for tire doping, traction control, and more.

A tough end, why weren't there more big names, rosters grow | Daily 1-13-2025
Bobby Pierce cleans up at Vado, and a big late model figure wants to know where everyone else is. Plus the Chili Bowl starts tonight, and Kyle Larson is looking for his first lock in since 2022. We'll also talk Kevin Thomas Jr., XR's big money shows, regional sprint car full timers and more.

A chassis swap, key sponsor lost, national tour plans settled? | Daily 1-12-2025
Today we're talking Wild West Shootout at Vado, sprint car results down under, another chassis change for Dennis Erb Jr., FloRacing loses a key sponsor, and maybe things aren't so unconfirmed for Ricky Thornton Jr. and Jonathan Davenport after all.

Could this be the next WRG vs. FloRacing battleground | Daily 1-9-2025
DIRTVision... Promoting FloRacing?! It's happening and we'll talk about it, plus midwest sprint car news, Corey Day's NASCAR deal official, racing coming up this weekend, and more.

We now have the "Paul Silva" rule | Daily 1-8-2025
The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series has announced a number of rule changes, and we'll get into them today, including the Clinton Boyles rule, agreeing with High Limit on something after they said they wouldn't, and dashing Paul Silva's dreams of world domination with turned up headers.

A late model driver pushes back, High Limit adds cash for sprint car teams | Daily 1-7-2025
The High Limit roster push continues with a new addition, and I've got some details on the package the series has been using to add teams this offseason. We'll also talk the curious Max Blair situation, another All Star full timer, and more.

High Limit accusations disappear, Gustin's new crew chief, another sprint car seat filled? | Daily 1-6-2025
Bobby Pierce stays hot, Brandon Sheppard's winless streak, an infamous crew chief has a new deal, more sprint car ride rumors, tweets deleted, and Chili Bowl prelim night rosters.

Tony Stewart Racing makes BIG changes | Daily 1-5-2025
Bobby Pierce opens 2025 doing Bobby Pierce things, plus the Tulsa Shootout gets wild, and one of sprint car's best has a crew shakeup in advance of the season starting. We'll talk about all of that and more.

What I'm hearing on several sprint car deals | Daily 1-2-2025
On this final show of the week, I'm clearing out my rumor inbox and sharing what I know about several sprint car drivers and teams, including what's up with Chase Randall, Danny Sams' potential plans, and several other names to watch. We'll also talk weekend racing, results down under, and more.

Where does the James McFadden to Tarlton news leave Roth Motorsports? | Daily 1-1-2025
Today we are updating the last few sprint car silly season situations, and wondering about the future of the Roth 83. Plus we've got Outlaw roster updates, and I'll share some 2024 show numbers with you.

High Limit shores up roster with late push, late model series add full timers | Daily 12-31-2024
2025 plans come together for a bunch of drivers, and today we'll talk High Limit shoring up their roster, late model additions, regional sprint car stuff and more.

Kyle Larson around the world in 24 hours, allegations lobbed at sprint car series | Daily 12-30-2024
High Limit's first international races are in the books, and we'll talk about the racing and the winners. Plus changes coming to the Kreitz 69K sprint car, and we'll dive into allegations of officiating improprieties for a big sprint car series.

Longhorn Chassis' Steve Arpin on chassis wars, Kevin Rumley, conspiracy theories, offseason testing | Daily 12-29-2024
This special edition of DIRTRACKR Daily features Longhorn Chassis owner Steve Arpin. He talks offseason testing, Kevin Rumley, dirt late model chassis wars, conspiracy theories and moles, and a lot more.

Dominic Scelzi on advocating for safety, coming back from injury, Outlaws vs. High Limit | Daily 12-26-2024
In a special edition of DIRTRACKR Daily, sprint car driver and podcaster Dominic Scelzi talks the difference this past season between the World of Outlaws and High Limit races, trying to recover and get back to form from injury, dealing with sanctioning bodies and trying to make things safer, the return of Calistoga Speedway and it's schedule conflict, and a lot more.

Hunt the Front's Jonathan Joiner on the struggle and triumphs of racing and creating content | Daily 12-24-2024
On this special edition of DIRTRACKR Daily, Hunt the Front's Jonathan Joiner takes us behind the curtain on creating content, keeping the business afloat, the high cost of dirt late model racing, and the struggles and triumphs of it all.

The State of Sprint Car Racing with SprintCarUnlimited's Jeremy Elliott | Daily 12-23-2024
In this special DIRTRACKR Daily interview, SprintCarUnlimited.com's Jeremy Elliott joins to talk the current state of sprint car racing. Topics include High Limit vs. the World of Outlaws, who's the best driver right now, does sprint car racing need it's Chili Bowl, thoughts on gambling coming into the sport, and a lot more.

The Curious Case of Kasey Kahne | Daily 12-22-2024
A driver we were told was off the High Limit tour is back, and we'll talk through the curious situation today. Plus more USAC silly season moves, an update on Ricky Thornton Jr.'s Chili Bowl dilemma, and more.

We've been using "breaking news" a lot lately... Today is no different | Daily 12-19-2024
We've got a big show for you today, a lot of things to talk about, including breaking sprint car news, more series full timers, race tracks news, and more.

I guess the Hudson O'Neal / SSI Motorsports situation is settled then | Daily 12-18-2024
On the show today we'll talk full timer commitments for both World of Outlaws series, plus sprint car news in Posse land, and I guess the Hudson O'Neal, SSI situation is settled.

Offseason racing dashed, a car owner reverses course, Rico talks Chili Bowl | Daily 12-17-2024
Carson Macedo's offseason plans are dashed after it's revealed he's injured, Rico Abreu talks Chili Bowl, Ian Madsen is back, plus sprint car news in Central Pennsylvania and with USAC.

Rocket vs. Longhorn all 2025! | Daily 12-16-2024
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series field is filling up quick, and we'll talk today about another potential championship contender in a stacked group. Plus dirt late model body comments from a top figure in the sport, a big schedule for Billy Moyer, and a lot more.

Can dirt racing cash in, or will their bet go bust? | Daily 12-15-2024
A popular late model win, Christopher Bell picks up right where he left off, more sprint car ride news, and we'll talk High Limit's gambling announcement.

Drivers on the move, series full timers, big track news - Bonus Daily! | Daily 12-13-2024
The news out of PRI keeps coming in hot, and on this special bonus Daily, we'll talk multiple sprint car silly season changes and where High Limit sits right now for full time teams in 2025. Plus a top late model driver makes his series choice, big news from two dirt tracks, and more.

2025 World of Outlaws field takes shape with drivers in and out | Daily 12-12-2024
The PRI Show is here, and everyone has decided to drop their news. We'll run you through everything going on, including an Outlaw driver off tour, and two confirmed back next season. Plus crew chief changes, schedule releases, and a lot more.