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On this holiday edition of the Daily show, we'll talk about a new ride down under for James McFadden, plus his future in the US. We'll also dive into USAC midgets at Bakersfield and the debut of Kyle Busch, Ashton Winger's new chassis and plans, and this proliferation of dirt late model chassis builders, and more.

We know the World of Outlaws will have quite a few returning sprint car teams for 2025, but there are still several question marks, including one car likely dropping off. We'll run you through all those teams today, plus preview USAC midgets at Bakersfield, interesting sponsorship news for the FAST series, and more.

Teams aren't messing around when it comes to Gateway Nationals prep. We'll talk about that, plus an interesting addition to Ryan Gustin's car, regional late model and sprint car news, and we're going to give away some race tickets.

Kyle Larson gets DQ'd, but it sort of didn't matter. Corey Day using that old Mopar again. A bounty at the Knoxville Nationals. The first confirmed All Star dates, and more today.

A busy day at Merced on tap, including a bunch of racing for Kyle Larson, Carson Macedo, and Tyler Courtney. Plus weekend results, the first 100 Chili Bowl entries, and I've got some news regarding Ricky Thornton Jr's possible 2025 dirt late model plans being in flux.

Today we'll dive into the just released World of Outlaws sprint car schedule, plus news from Calistoga Speedway and where it might fit into the national sprint car landscape, Carson Macedo's drama-filled sweep, XR taking a beating again, news from POWRi, and more.

Open sprint car rides are starting to run short, but there is a quality one open we'll talk about today. Plus when we might see the World of Outlaws schedule, more thoughts on regional racing, and more.

Christopher Bell back on dirt in 2025? We'll talk today about the easing of restrictions from Joe Gibbs Racing that will allow it to happen, where we could see Bell, and who was likely the quiet, and driving force behind the change. There is also sprint car news from Central PA and more.

A boat load of late model stuff today, including the series choice for a top ten runner this season, a tour shuttered and what it means for the future, plus other news and race results.

Coming up, late model and sprint car champions crowned, a nearly 200 race winless streak broken, NASCAR drivers running midgets, and why I'm not ready to declare the All Stars quote "back" just yet.

On this Thursday edition of the Daily, we'll talk you through what has been one of the more the strange and winding sprint car silly season situations, and why I just don't give a damn about ride buying. Plus weekend racing ahead and more.

Kyle Larson will be back on dirt and we'll talk about where, plus what he said recently about racing the Chili Bowl early in 2025. We'll also dive into sprint cars on a cricket field, more Lucas confirmations, and more today.

The Rocket house car has officially named their next driver, and we'll dive in today, including what it means for all involved, including Tim McCreadie. Plus we'll talk expectations, the growing Lucas full timer field, news from the Hunt the Front and more.

We are still unpacking all of the news from around World Finals, and today we'll talk the future of Wells Motorsports following the departure of Brandon Overton, plus series full timers, what's next for Ryan Timms, the TKS sprint car, and more.

It was only a few weeks ago they were crowned Lucas champions as driver and crew chief, but Ricky Thornton Jr. and Chris Madden looked like anything but teammates on Saturday at World Finals. We'll talk about their dustup, plus champions crowned and much more.

A lot of news to cover today, including Longhorn and Riggs Motorsports announcing their next driver and crew chief, the World of Outlaws late models have a 2025 schedule, plus series driver confirmations, and plenty more. Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/dirtrackr to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas.

A ton of stuff today, including the start of World Finals, late model silly season moves, an update on Wayne Johnson and Cole Macedo, we've got track updates and whole lot more.

The 2025 High Limit schedule is out, and we'll talk about it. But there was other, quieter news from the series yesterday that might be more important. We'll dive in there and talk about everything you need to know, plus David Gravel's social media troll job and more.

An update today on the situation with Huset's Speedway and David Gravel's future when it comes to choosing High Limit and the Outlaws, plus more High Limit schedule updates, and an example and illustration of how some driver and team deals are more complicated than they look.

We had two championship walkoffs this weekend, and we'll talk about both. Plus a wild night at East Alabama and a late model team that should maybe find soemthing else to do on their Fridays and Saturdays in the future, and sprint car driver news of both the winged and non-wing type. Let's go!

Today on the show, a look through the list of late model drivers who we know are running Lucas next season, plus Brandon Overton's final races with Wells, and one thing that teams and drivers just have to stop doing.

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.