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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.