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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hudson O'Neal dominates, Brian Shirley's hot seat, an update on Emerson Axsom's plans, and some race track news.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.