Watermelons and Woodchips

The guys sat down with Tripp Gaylord fresh off his big wins at the Harvest Hustle and talked some dirt track racing.  Tripp talked about he and his brother getting started, his wife Payton's continued involvement and passion, and what the future looks like for the Colorado Native.  This is a great interview, tune in!  👇 Follow us everywhere: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=...

The guys sat down with Parker Slagle and talked racing, his start in racing, what his future plans are and more.  They recapped the Harvest Hustle at Marshalltown.  They also busted out their Halloween costumes on air and about made Coty pass out from laughter.  Buckle up.  👇 Follow us everywhere: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581072885398# Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

Will Wolf joins the party this week. The boys talk about his racing career, his reality TV stint, owning a stock car, and being the group chat moderator.  👇 Follow us everywhere: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581072885398# Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watermelonswoodchips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@watermelonswoodchips — ⚠️ Disclaimer: The views and opinions ex...

This week we're joined by IMCA Mod Lite driver Ben George! We talk racing, his 2026 season, Super Nationals, and plenty of stories from the dirt track. Plus, Moffitt's Ford Mayhem, the Elmquist Towing Question of the Week, and plenty of laughs along the way! 👇 Follow us everywhere: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581072885398# Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wat...

The guys reflect on what has happened over the past year of podcasting.  They talk about some local results, and what is about to come up.  Johnathon and Coty talk about some funny stories between them as kids.  They talk about movies Josh needs to review coming up, the latest updates on the ducks and losing Ronnie.  👇 Follow us everywhere: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=615810...

The boys invited Jake McBirnie back for another round of W&W after picking up his back to back IMCA Stock Car Super Nationals title, and third overall title.   He talked about his week and how it wasn't the easiest to get there.  Johnathon and Jake reminisced  on some old fishing stories and we learned the rules to the 'Kurt Angle Truth' game.   Saddle up and join us! 👇 Follow...

The boys recapped the 44th edition of the Supernationals with Modified Champion Kollin Hibdon! Bobcat looked back at his trip to Canada and Josh sprung a surprise SN's Power Rankings on the boys as well! 👇 Follow us everywhere: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581072885398# Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watermelonswoodchips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@watermelo...

The boys recapped the Watermelon Classic Night & P1P Modified Challenge.   We gave out the final Adobe Power Rankings for the regular season, had another good Moffitt's Mayhem.  The boys talked about the new implement tool that was brought to the speedway and more!  👇 Follow us everywhere: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581072885398# Instagram: https://www.instagram....

W&W Episode 49 presented by Drive Indoor Golf The fellas recapped the Season Championship night at Boone Speedway.  Bobcat lost $300 to Mike Smith when he went 30th to 1st in the Sport Mod main.  The vintage AIRS series showed up to Boone, they crowned a first time winner in the IMCA Modifieds.  Coty jumped on the mic as big Jer went to the flagstand for the night, and definitely threw out an...

W&W Episode 48: Bobcat Goes to Mississippi.  The boys recapped all the happenings at Boone, Knoxville, and at Whynot Speedway.  Bobcat raced at the Southern Street Stock Nationals and had quite the trip.  He hit an armadillo, about got taken out by the midget wrestlers off the top rope, got put a lap down, and more.  👇 Follow us everywhere: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

W&W episode 47, the fellas sat down with the more famous brother, Troy Shute, brother of Todd.  They talked about racing stories, Troy's role in the 5 team, his underground information channel that makes him like the Adam Schefter of dirt track racing, and more.  He breaks down his Nobody Cares What Troy Thinks for Knoxville Nationals.  The fellas highlight the night at Boone and other su...

W&W Episode 46 w/Owen Barnhill Owen Barnhill from Milton, FL joined the showed fresh off his first Boone Speedway victory this past weekend.  Owen talked about his upbringing in dirt racing, what he's learned along the way, and what his plans are moving forward.  Bobcat goes off on a tangent, wins the Moffitt Mayhem, the fellas get a great package from the unboxing, and more!  👇 Follow u...

W&W Episode 45, the boys sat down with Iowa Racing Hall of Fame founder, Marty Pringle to talk about his history in racing, why they started the Hall of Fame, how it's grown, new attractions, Marty's experience with American Pickers, and more.   The fellas recapped the Salute to Veterans Tour, talked  Moffitt's Mayhem, talked racing memorabilia, and what lies ahead! 👇 Follow us...

W&W Episode 44, the boys sat down with Jason Becker.  He is a founding member of Hunting with Heroes and event promoter of the Salute to Veterans Tour. He talks about the purpose behind the charity, how it evolved to racing, how it's grown, and where it's going.  The gang did an unboxing, talked about local race results and the large amounts of Moffitt's Mayhem from the weekend....

W&W episode 43 the fellas sat down with Dwarf Car / Mod Lite legend Cliff Barber.  Cliff talks about how he got started in racing from 2 wheel hare scrambles to getting a racecar.  He talks about the evolution of the dwarf cars into what they have today, being a dad of a young racer, shifting gears to lining up cars at Super Nationals, and more! Bobcat takes everyone through a detailed journey...

W&W presented by Central Iowa Diesel Performance, episode 42.  Colton filled in for Bobcat while he was on the Dakota Tour, we recapped 4th of July racing, festivities, and our favorite 4th of July shirts.  We talked about our racing superstitions and more!  👇 Follow us everywhere: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581072885398# Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watermelo...

W&W presented by Central Iowa Diesel Performance episode 41. The boys sat down with Trevor Fitz, IMCA racer transplanted from California to Iowa.  Turns out, he may be the most interesting man in the world.  Trevor's story is very cool, he was a professional BMX rider, accidentally lived in Minnesota for 11 months, showed up on a Dairy Queen commercial, and now wins IMCA Modified races. T...

We did a bonus episode with Bob Harris to talk about the Harris Clash! 👇 Follow us everywhere: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581072885398# Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watermelonswoodchips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@watermelonswoodchips — ⚠️ Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on Watermelons & Woodchips are those of the hosts and guests and do not...

W&W presented by Central Iowa Diesel Performance episode 40.  The boys sat down with Jake Sachau and got an update on his status with IMCA and what his future plans are for the rest of the season.  He talks about moving into an IMCA Modified for the 2027 season, getting to spend time with family, his start into dirt track racing and his career progressing.  We get some good stories between him...

W&W presented by Central Iowa Diesel Performance Episode 38, the boys sat down with Dustin Jarrett from FloRacing.  Dustin expands on how he got started at the age of 15 years old at his first announcing gig, moving on to a traveling series, becoming the house announcer at Eldora Speedway, and now to FloRacing.  He talks about his career as a Dean of Admissions at a local college, his love for...

W&W presented by Central Iowa Diesel Performance. The boys say down with the other 5-time IMCA Super Nationals Champion, Steve Jackson.  Strap up because this one set a record for time.   Colton filled in for Coty and the boys were off.  Jackson talked about picking his number through IMCA, becoming the first IMCA National Champion, and first Super Nationals Champion. He had many great stories...

W&W presented by Central Iowa Diesel Performance.  Episode 35 with Bruce Badgley - "I'm not a good reader, but I'm a good picture looker" - Bobcat.  Bruce and the boys recapped Saturday's action.  Bobcat talked about a couple altercations over the weekend, and tried not to get us kicked out of Lake City before we even got there.  We then got Bruce's story, how he...

W&W presented by Central Iowa Diesel Performance. Episode 34 brought Todd VanEaton and his crew chief Big Ry to town. The fellas kicked off the show with race results from last week, however there was a glitch in the upload and they lost that segment (SORRY!).  We talked to Todd and Ryan about their involvement in racing, their love for IMCA Stock Cars, and the upcoming Whole Hog 50 at Stuart...

W&W presented by Central Iowa Diesel Performance, Episode 33.  The boys recapped week number five.  Bobcat picked up a W at 'Klossuth' County.  Adobe Power Rankings were updated, we had a pile of Moffitt's Mayhem this week. The fellas talked about their racing heroes and what is next to come for the podcast.  👇 Follow us everywhere: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.ph...