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Episode 94 is on the scene and  we have a doctor in the house! Dr. Patrick Staropoli is this week's guest. The late model racer turned Vitreoretinal Surgeon describes his journey through late model stocks to winning a competition to earn an opportunity with Michael Waltrip Racing, being a winner in the ARCA Menards Series West Division, graduating from Harvard, moving to Texas to be a Vitreor...

Episode 93 is on the scene with Brandon White of NASCAR Regional as he helps us break down the first leg of the Virginia Triple Crown from South Boston Speedway.  Brandon lets us in on a story he's working on celebrating Tim Brown's 100th win at Bowman Gray Stadium and we talk about Lee Pulliam vs Phillip Morris as featured in his latest article for NASCAR Regional.  Connor Hall came fro...

Episode 92 is on the scene and we welcome one of the most recognizable voices in short track racing and one of the voices of the zMAX CARS Tour, Eric Brennan. Brennan details his humble beginnings growing up in New Jersey that led hi m to cut his teeth as an announcer at legendary Wall Stadium in New Jersey. He details his journey down south where it led to a stint with the World Karting Associati...

Episode 91 is on the scene with the latest winner on the zMAX CARS Tour, Brenden "Butterbean" Queen. We discuss his latest win on the tour this past Saturday at Dominion Raceway, his upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races at Kansas and Nashville, what he learned at North Wilkesboro, his thoughts on the current tire situation, getting his start at Langley Speedway, his biggest rival...

Episode 90 is on the scene with long-time zMAX CARS Tour competitor Mini Tyrrell. Tyrrell discusses his season so far as he is currently fourth in the standings. He gives his thoughts on the Hoosier Tire situation and how he obtained the name "Mini". We also discuss this weekend's Mini's Mission 125 at where his non profit organization Mini's Mission is giving 30 sick chil...

Episode 89 is on the scene with special guest host Terry Radford. Radford has one of the smoothest voices in the announcing game and is the voice at Florence Motor Speedway. We discuss some of the points battles at Florence and who may step up to overtake the Kelley Brothers in the late model division as they gear up for Bell and Bell Night this Saturday. Thomas Beane is a former track champion at...

Episode 88 is on the scene where we dive into the news of Stewart Haas Racing's closure after the 2024 season. We discuss the effect it will have on the sport going forward and the ripple effect it surely will cause.  We welcome back the winner of the Kenny Minter Classic 110 from Franklin County Speedway last Friday, Carson Loftin. Loftin goes into details about his winning weekend from Call...

Episode 87 is on the scene and we welcome Dominion Raceway Late Model Standout Landon Pembelton back to the podcast. Pembelton tasted victory on Sunday in one of the late model events and the current division points leader tells us all about it, scaling back on his CARS Tour effort, rebounding from a disappointing 2023 season, how the gym is helping out with his preparation and where his Martinsvi...

Episode 86 is on the scene with the most recent winner on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Jake Johnson. If you are a fan of modified racing, you are familiar with Ole Blue. Owned by Boehler Racing Enterprises, the iconic number 3 has had Ryan Preece, Tony Hirschman, Wayne Anderson among others have taken trips to victory lane. Last Saturday, Johnson added his name to that list at Monadnock Speedwa...

Episode 85 is on the scene with the King Of The Modifieds, Luke Baldwin. Baldwin talks about his season on the SMART Modified Tour thus far and what he has learned in the early part of the season. He also talks about his foray into the CARS Pro Late Model Tour this season starting at ACE on Friday night. The son of longtime Modified team owner and former Daytona 500 winning Crew Chief Tommy Baldwi...

Episode 84 is on the scene with the 2023 Brad's Golf Cars Modified Champion at Bowman Gray Stadium Brandon Ward. Ward ended a winless streak dating back to July of 2022 in the Brad's Golf Cars Modified Division at Bowman Gray Stadium. He discusses his fast start to the season with his New Day Motorsports Team, his SMART Modified Tour struggles so far, testing with Trevor Ward at North Wi...

Episode 83 is on the scene and we welcome Langley Speedway Late Model Stock Competitor Cole Bruce to the show. This second generation driver attends Liberty University full time while racing at Langley on the weekends. If you don't see him on four wheels, you'll see him in the sky learning to become an airplane pilot. Bruce has a fascinating story and you will want to tune in to hear mor...

Episode 82 is on the scene with 17-year-old Phenom, Connor Zilisch. Zilisch explains what he learned from mishaps at COTA in the Truck Series, why his CARS Tour win was one of the biggest wins of his career, hooking up with Team Trackhouse, Pinnacle Racing, what watch he prefers and if he wears his Rolex after winning the 24 hours of Daytona. He also describes balancing all this extra media attent...

Episode 81 is on the scene recapping another weekend of racing action! Kyle Campbell is now two for two on the zMAX CARS Pro Late Model Tour in 2024 after winning at Hickory on Saturday. Campbell joins the podcast  to discuss a number of topics including finding new grip at Hickory, if the Kvapil family wants their race car back, who bought lunch on Sunday, what he prefers on his Millbridge Speedw...

Episode 80 is on the scene and the boys break down a busy weekend at Richmond Raceway. Does Martin Truex Jr have a legitimate gripe with Denny Hamlin? Should NASCAR take a harder stand on the restarts or continue to treat them like a ball and strike call? These questions and more are answered. Jessica Cann wanted to be a race car driver. She figured out quickly that the best way to fund her racing...

Hear ye, hear ye! Episode 79 is on the scene from the palace that was the King Of The Modifieds from South Boston Speedway. We breakdown the historic weekend that saw Luke Baldwin crowned a king over Matt Hirschman, Doug Coby and a talented field of modifieds. We discuss the future of the event, Luke Baldwin taking shots at us, pit strategy gone wrong, tempers flaring and a whole lot more. We also...

Episode 78 is on the scene and we welcome the new General Manager of South Boston Speedway Brandon Brown. Brandon dives into the many hats he has worn over the years in the sport and how excited he is for leading this historic facility. Brandon also informs us of some surprises in store for this year, how the idea of the King Of The Modifieds came about and what fans can expect this weekend. Not a...

Episode 77 is on the scene with back to back SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace-O-Matic winner Carson Loftin. The 15 year old phenom discusses his win on Sunday in Caraway, racing in memory of his family friend Zach Brewer, if he would put the bumper to his father Brian, his love for UNC Basketball, the upcoming King of the Modifieds event and how he is viewed at school now after all this success...

Episode 76 is on the scene and we welcome two of the greatest to ever compete in the zMAX CARS Tour. Bobby McCarty is the only three time champion in the history of the zMAX CARS Tour. He is back with R & S Race Cars and has a new teammate this year in Deac McCaskill. These two drivers have 22 combined tour wins, are tied for 2nd on the all time win list, 84 combined top 5's and 132 combi...

Episode 75 is on the scene and you can bet that this episode is money! Jonathan Cash is full time on the SMART Modified Tour in 2024 and he joins us this week to tell us about the road he took to get the SS Racing seat full time this year! The guys break down the entry list for the opening SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace-O-Matic event at Florence Motor Speedway. Are they pumping the brakes or...

Episode 74 is on the scene and we are discussing the Daytona 500. What are the rules for when the caution flag comes out after the white flag? Did William Byron really win the biggest race of the year? Is it a conspiracy theory that Hendrick Motorsports wins 40 years after they were born? How many buttons did Jody push? You will have to listen for yourselves. In part 2 of our discussion with Thoma...

Episode 73 is on the scene and we welcome the newest STAR Super Stock Tour winner Alby Ovitt to the show. Alby discusses what the win meant to him, how he missed early carnage, his background and his day job with NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tricon Garage in their shop to keep their drivers comfortable in their seats. Thomas Hensley is a third generation racer. His dad Jeff is one of the most suc...

We are on the scene for episode 72 with Brandon White of NASCAR Regional as we get you ready for the buffet known as the World Series of Asphalt. We give you the scoop on the names to look out for during the nine night event from New Smyrna Beach Florida February 9th through the 17th.  Jody's Jawdropper leaves both Julian and Brandon nearly speechless as well as the trivia question that both...

Episode 71 is on the scene and we welcome one of racing's top prospects to the show.  Last April, Isabella Robusto found herself on the cusp of her first CARS Tour Pro Late Model victory at Hickory Speedway. The Toyota Racing Development prospect was leading late in the race.  With two laps to go, her world went spinning down the front straight away. A concussion put the brakes on her promisi...

Episode 70 is on the scene and it is time for some pizza! We welcome ARCA Menards Series driver Brayton Laster. Find out how The One Pizza Man got his moniker, how his deal for Daytona came together, what he is willing to put his face on for merchandise and how hard he is working to be in the sport he loves plus much more! The boys welcome back Josh and Justin from Atop The Pit Box podcast and fan...