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Coming up, the National 100 this weekend is drawing big names. We'll run you through some of them expected to race, including a new deal for Tim McCreadie. Plus a sprint car driver I think should actually fall off a national tour and go pick and choose.

There are no High Limit or Outlaw shows this week, but there is sprint car intrigue elsewhere. We'll talk about your options, plus the future for CJ Leary, and one race track using an innovative approach to help with officiating.

Big changes are likely coming to the High Limit sprint car schedule for 2025, and we'll talk you through what's coming, plus reveal one potential major battleground race track that could put High Limit and Flo toe-to-toe with the World of Outlaws, DIRTVision, and World Racing Group for next season.

Zeb Wise is out, Justin Peck is in. We'll dive into that, plus where we stand on how 2025 fields are shaping up for the Outlaws and High Limit, Pennsboro's succesful soft opening, weekend results, and more.

The sprint car silly season has been busy, but what about what's happening in late model racing? We'll update some situations today, including both the Rocket and Longhorn house cars and what I'm hearing on drivers. Plus we'll talk Pennsboro's return, weekend action, and more.

Even with James McFadden gone, that second Roth car keeps showing up. We'll talk about their plans today, plus quick updates on Justin Peck and CJB, testing at Charlotte, a new dirt late model series, and more.

You might have overlooked this sprint car crew chief change from yesterday, but there is a lot to unpack here, including series choice confirmations, and ripple effects to talk about. Plus two late model legends reuniting, Cory Eliason joining others at World Finals, and more.

It seems like every year we get to a point where traction control becomes a rumor. And 2024 is no different. We'll talk about it today, including how it works, where it can be hidden, why it might matter in sprint car racing right now, and a developing situation around it in Australia.

Ricky Thornton Jr's redemption, some thoughts on the future of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and FloRacing, do we really know who Spencer Bayston is as a sprint car driver, and lot more today.

The sprint car landscape is shifting rapidly as plans for 2025 start to get confirmed, and today I'll run you through a bunch of the different scenarios and situations, including the CJB announcement, what's next for Spencer Bayston, where does Justin Peck go, and what I know on several other deals. Plus we'll talk a big weekend of racing ahead and a lot more.

What does the future hold for the Ricky Thornton Jr., Chris Madden driver crew chief pairing, we've got the details today. Plus Trey Starks will be at Trophy Cup driving for a big team, and it might not be a good sign for that team's current driver.

We've been talking a lot about silly season here lately, but why exactly do some of these decisions get made, and what exactly are all the factors at play during this time of the year. We'll discuss today.

The High Limit banquet provided some funny moments, and some news and clues about 2025. We'll talk about all of that, plus Trophy Cup entries, a great drive from Derek Hagar, and more.

We're down to three for the Lucas title, it happened again between Brad Sweet and James McFadden, David Gravel might have saved his title hopes, Stewart Friesen unstoppable and a lot more today.

Tanner Thorson's sprint car changes paying dividends, and we'll show you what he's been up to. Plus it's a pivotal weekend for the Lucas championship, and we'll talk what other dirt racing you can get into coming up.

A double High Limit tie, Ryan Timms and James McFadden's futures, another KKR crew guy getting a big shot, Brent Marks' 2025 plans in doubt, a PA driver taking a break, and more today.

There continues to be a void left by the end of the All Star Circuit of Champions, and lots of folks have been trying to fill it. One sprint car series is taking a big step forward in this area for 2025, and we've got details on the move, including where they want to expand, and all the different moving pieces involved. We'll also talk High Limit at I-70, Scotty Thiel and Trey Starks, and more.

The first laps have been turned for the Pennsboro revival, so what does a big name driver think? We'll talk about it, plus the black magic that still exists in race car chassis, Sunday results, and how you can help hurricane victims and get a free pit pass.

Controversial calls, favored drivers, safety schmafety, championships, silly season updates, and a lot more today on this Sunday edition of the daily.

Earl Pearson Jr. is racing this weekend, but I'll explain why I don't think this is a grand comeback. Plus changes coming to I-70 Speedway, breaking IRA sprint car ride news, big events ahead this weekend, and more.

Sprint car silly season popped off yesterday, and we'll recap the announcements and give some clues for more changes to come. We'll also dive into the USAC and non-wing exodus, the end for East Bay Raceway Park, and more.

Guys, I think Earl Pearson Jr. retired, and none of us realized it. I've got some info on that plus, Hunt the Front's equipment sellout, an Ohio sprint car split, things not looking good for this winged sprint car series, and more.

An inevitable champion is crowned, the BC39 delivers, and more dirt tracks hit the market. We'll discuss all of that, including a look at what the path forward could be for dirt tracks in an increasingly difficult time.

Did Brandon Sheppard's drive with a damaged race car save his championship? We'll discuss that plus whether or not a swap to Rocket chassis will fix his performance woes. Plus weekend results, and I've got a streaming service gripe.

RTJ and Devin Moran tangle, Dennis Erb Jr.'s house car experiment looks to be over, plus penalty news from POWRi, Danny Sams getting that chance, and I think we have our first High Limit team for 2025.

The Flo series hits Brownstown tonight with a tight championship battle, we've got an update on injured sprint car driver Chase Johnson, plus Kevin Swindell is back at the race track looking to help a driver win a sprint car championship.

Pennsboro Speedway is starting to look raceable, we'll talk about the progress and challenges still ahead, plus a dirt late model hall of famer back in the seat, NOS backing another open wheel racer, rumors about the next TKS sprint car driver, and more.

Where there's a will, there's a way, especially if you want to go racing bad enough. A fun story for you today on that front, plus the man of a thousand sprint car rides is officially on the market again.

A sprint car legend calls it a career in the best way possible, Jonathan Davenport ruffles feathers with Knoxville comments, more sprint car ride swapping, and everything you need to know from the dirt racing weekend.

Brent Marks said not long ago that sprint car racing is quote "awful" and quote "worse than it was before we tried to create passing." So is he right, or wrong? I'll share my own opinion, and we'll deep dive hard on the stats to see if they back up his claims.

More sprint car silly season moves as teams and series try to figure out 2025 plans, plus drivers line up Eldora 4-Crown rides, and one driver learns that using your sprint car as a weapon is bad.

Coming up we'll talk Jock Goodyer's first 15 US sprint car starts and compare it to Ricky Thornton Jr's debut. Plus, why don't the late model tours go west to California?

What do you do when you host a sprint car race, but only a few cars show up? We'll talk about it today, as that's exactly what happened on Sunday at the Terre Haute Action Track. We've also got news from Bloomington Speedway, USAC, and more.

You ever hear of a team hot lapping, and then loading up and leaving the track on purpose? Well, you will today. I've got that story, plus everything you need to know from the dirt racing weekend, including a World of Outlaws championship that is suddenly much closer.

On this Thursday, we've got breaking dirt late model silly season news, plus an update on Selinsgrove Speedway, and what you need to know for the dirt racing weekend coming up.

Is it just me, or has Aaron Reutzel had a strange sprint car career? We'll talk about that today, plus comparing Corey Day and Buddy Kofoid, surprising winless sprint car drivers, and much more.

Things have gone sideways at a Central Pennsylvania dirt track, and now they've lost their World of Outlaws dates. We'll dive into the saga, plus talk some sprint car ride changes, including multiple current High Limit teams with changes coming, and more.

Kerry Madsen gets his first win of 2024, what's up with Chase Randall, plus with Stewart Haas Racing ending and their relationship with Ford dissolving, what does that mean for Tony Stewart's sprint car team and Chase Briscoe? We'll discuss that today and more.

A globe trophy makes it 32 wins for the 32 plus other World 100 notes, Eldora Speedway hires a GM, the High Limit championship is out of reach after a strange Tusky weekend, and more from around the country.

Jonathan Davenport's frightening performance, details on two drivers missing from Eldora on Wednesday, plus the dirt racing weekend ahead and why High Limit is absolutely screwed at Port Royal.

The Wells Infinity dirt late models have been fast in the hands of Ryan Gustin, but big question marks surround Wells' own driver Brandon Overton headed into the big week at Eldora. We'll talk about it, plus some sprint car news, schedule changes, and more.

Coming up, Hunt the Front makes a big change and it's coming with help, plus outsiders headed for the Tuscarora 50, Monday results and much more.

Buddy Kofoid's redemption, Jock Goodyer gets a US win, Sunday winners and Monday racing, plus news from Shane Van Gisbergen and Cody Sommer.

A big show today, we'll talk Rico's six figure score, where did Jock Goodyer go, Outlaws at Husets, weekend winners, and we'll wrap up with an interesting peak behind the curtain and a potential alternate universe type situation in dirt late model racing.

A surprise winner with High Limit, Chris Madden back behind the wheel, we'll preview weekend racing, and talk about an intriguing dirt late model chassis situation.

Today on the show I've got three bold late model silly season predictions for you, plus we'll talk High Limit in Washington, updates on injured sprint car drivers, and much more.

High Limit's Mike Hess not playing favorites, updates on Chase Johnson and Corey Day's NASCAR future, some late model driver news, and much more today.

An update today on Chase Johnson, some midwest sprint car ride notes, a cool Scott Bloomquist tribute, High Limit in Oregon today, plus is there actually hope at Pennsboro?

Turned up headers make their way to the non-wing side, surprises and not surprises with High Limit at the Gold Cup, RTJ and Hudson O'Neal tangle, and I'll tell you what is the best championship battle in the country.

Justin Sanders ends Kyle Larson's win streak under a shower of boos while Corey Day stirs the pot, Tim McCreadie has been driving a new Rocket chassis version, but is it really better? Plus racing ahead this weekend and a lot more.