Matthew Riegert

4th and Wrecked

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Podcast for the Great Lakes Lightning Sprints, and everything about my announcing career

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Matthew Riegert

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Double Header Weekend (ft. Thomas Meseraull) 10.07.2026

Send us Fan Mail Special guest for you on today's episode, the man, the myth, the legend, Thomas Meseraull. Huge shoutout to Lightning Sprint driver Chad Colley for helping me get this set up. In this episode me and TMez breakdown his history in racing and what got him his passion. Including the age old question dirt or pavement? Tune in for a special episode and one you won't want to mi...

Off Week (ft. Me) 03.07.2026

Send us Fan Mail Episode 10 of the podcast is just me. Thank you to all of my supporters this entire season. It has been a blast so far. Tune in to hear what is going on with the Lightning Sprints, including a special guest who might be on soon.

Race #7 @I-96 (ft. Mark Riegert) 29.06.2026

Send us Fan Mail Today we have a new special guest on the podcast, it's my brother Mark. We have been talking about this for a bit and to have him on made me feel happy. Tune in to hear his very first dirt racing experience including his thoughts, and what he liked the most.  Jacob Sabaj pulled off the victory and looks forward to the double header this weekend to maybe get two more.

Race #6 @Crystal (ft. Nolan Blanchard) 19.06.2026

Send us Fan Mail Race number 6 we returned to the Crystal Motor Speedway. Justin Ward was welcomed back to victory lane again, and our car count was brought back up. Nolan Blanchard joins me this week, and we talked about his first race and his history in racing. Shocking enough, he has a lot. Tune in to hear us talk about future dates he will be back with us, and how he continues to improve.

Off Week (ft. Noah Longyear) 12.06.2026

Send us Fan Mail Off week with the Great Lakes Lightning Sprints is never a good thing. However, finding another dirt race to go to is even better. I was up at Limaland this past Friday working alongside Noah for Super Sprint production, and just knew he needed a spot on 4th and Wrecked. So here we are the Podcast with Noah and I. Tune in to hear us talk about Limaland, including some of Noah&apos...

Race #5 @Silver Bullet (ft. Geoff Miller) 05.06.2026

Send us Fan Mail Post Silver Bullet Speedway hails Jacob Sabaj back to the top of the leaderboard. A lot of action packed racing throughout, but in the end, it never mattered. Geoff Miller joins us to talk about his struggles starting off 2026. Everything he has battled thru, and everything he continues to fight whether that be on or off the track. Tune in to hear me and Geoff break down his seaso...

Race #4 @Mount Pleasant (ft. Jacob Sabaj) 29.05.2026

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to victory lane!!! Jacob Sabaj has struggled since his return to the Great Lakes lightning sprints. From blowing up motors, to chain problems, he has had it all. Even a last lap pass at Tri-City shunted Jacob out of the winner circle. Until his best track Mount Pleasant. Sabaj was able to turn it up during the feature and proved why he is a very talented driver. Tune...

Race #3 @Tri City (ft. Greysen Thompson) 22.05.2026

Send us Fan Mail Tri City is off and gone with a bang. Crazy turn of events. Greysen Thompson runs his rookie race with the Lightning Sprints. Tune in to hear me and him break down tri city, including some racing history and thoughts moving forward.

2026 Race #2 @Crystal (ft. Arlie Cooper Jr) 15.05.2026

Send us Fan Mail First win now in the bag for Arlie Cooper Jr. Has a lot of momentum heading into Tri-City, but the one thing that might hurt him is confidence. Arlie is ready to take on the next race, his biggest competition tho is his JWR Speedshop teammate Justin Ward. Tune in to hear me and Arlie talk about Crystal, and everything about Arlie's racing career up to this point.

2026 Race #1 @Silver Bullet (ft. Gregg Burt) 08.05.2026

Send us Fan Mail From 600 to 1000. Gregg Burt is back in style in 2026. Tune in to hear him and I break down Silver Bullet and everything to look forward to Crystal.

Welcome to the 2026 Season! 01.05.2026

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back everyone to the 2026 season. It's been one long off season but we are glad to be back. In this episode Arlie, Justin, and I break down how this season may go, and who might end out up top. Tune in to hear our thoughts. Thank you to my sponsors in 2026: DCR Graphics, JWR Speed Shop, and ARS Automotive Surprise to see if anyone reads these. Comment "7" on...

2025 Champion (ft. Justin Ward) 16.03.2026

Send us Fan Mail Record breaking year for the man in the number 8. Justin Ward has a statement year, that won't be touched for a very long time. Justin is now a 6 time champion, including the last 3 in a row, and for Justin and his team this is monumental. Putting forth the effort every single race weekend. The work pays off at the track. Tune in to hear Justin and I break down his 2025 seaso...

6th in Points (ft. Chad Listerman) 07.03.2026

Send us Fan Mail Rookie of the year coming in hot. Not the rookie you'd expect in the lightning sprints. Chad had something to say every single week. Wasn't going to let anyone get in his way. Tune in to hear me and Chad break down his 2025 season, and his up and coming plans for 2026!

15th in Points (ft. Ryan Lanphierd) 28.02.2026

Send us Fan Mail Part time schedule for the #5 of Ryan Lanphierd. But, just because he was part time, he was still fighting for wins when he could. Notable races from Mount Pleasant and Crystal.  Tune in to hear me and Ryan break down his 2025 season, including plans for next year.

19th in Points (ft. Jacob Sabaj) 15.02.2026

Send us Fan Mail 19th in points for 2023 Rookie of the Year, Jacob Sabaj. Making his debut back with the Great Lakes Lightning Sprints, Sabaj struggled. It wasn't easy to run back with the Lightning Sprints, but after his third race in he found his stride. Tune in to hear how Jacob Sabaj's season went including plans for 2026.

2nd in Points (ft. Jerry Napier) 07.02.2026

Send us Fan Mail 2nd in points goes to Jerry Napier. Jerry showed up strong this season and proved he is meant to be here. The hard work is paying off. Tune in to hear me and my cohost break down Jerry's 2025 season

7th in Points (ft. Geoff Miller) 31.01.2026

Send us Fan Mail Nothing but 7's for the man in the #17. Geoff Miller came out the gate hot, putting up 7, 7th place finishes to finish 7th in points. Time for Goeff to go play the lottery. Tune in to hear me and Dalton break down Geoff's season and what's to come of 2026!

9th in Points (ft. Allen Stanton) 23.01.2026

Send us Fan Mail 9th in Points to a driver in last years rookie class. Al Stanton showed up to fight in 2025. From struggling at the beginning of the season to knocking off a couple heat wins, Al Stanton proved he wants to be here. Tune in the hear his thoughts about 2025

5th in Points (ft. Bobby Miller) 16.01.2026

Send us Fan Mail 5th in points this year went to Bobby Miller. By far the most improved driver from last year.  Bobby showed up and showed what it means to fight for your position. Tune in to hear me and Dalton break down his 2025 season, and what his plans are for 2026!!

12th in Points (ft. Gregg Burt) 10.01.2026

Send us Fan Mail 12th in points went to Gregg Burt, who fought hard even with the smallest motor in field. Gregg fought for his position and came home with only one feature finish, but left it all on the track.  Tune in to hear me and Dalton break down Gregg's season.

Women of Racing (ft. Kim Pipgras, Sheila Colley, and Cheyenne Riegert) 25.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail Women of racing volume 2 is here. Featuring some of the women in our sport. From a mom, to a race wife, to even the announcers wife.  Tune in to hear me and my cohost Dalton talk to these wonderful women about their experiences in racing.

4th in Points (ft. Arlie Cooper Jr) 20.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail Another one bites the dust. Arlie Cooper Jr finishes his season strong. Many top 5's and a glass half full type of guy takes home 4th in points. Tune in to here me and my cohost breakdown Arlie's 2025 racing season.

Backbone of Racing (ft. Mike Pipgras) 12.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail This episode has been a long time coming. Mike Pipgras has been a huge help in our series ever since he started with Dalton. Every time at the track Mike is always willing to lend a hand, always willing to share information, and always willing to be a friend. Huge shoutout to Mike, we couldn't do it without you!!

3rd in Points (ft. Dalton Pipgras) 06.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail  This 2022 rookie showed up this season. Knocking at the door of a win every single weekend. Tune in to hear me and Dalton break down his 2025 season. Including the breakout win at Ionia. Watch out 2026, Dalton's coming.

10th in Points (ft. Chad Colley) 29.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail A season to forget, yet still a fighter. Chad Colley had many struggles this season but he overcame them the entire season. Tune in to hear me, Dalton and Chad break down Chad's season.

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