Dirt Beers Podcast

In this episode of the Dirt Beers Podcast, Beef and Jonathon discuss the latest happenings in dirt racing, including personal updates, the Kings Royal weekend, driver injuries, and significant changes in team lineups. They delve into the Knoxville Nationals, the impact of medical provisions, and the recent split between Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart Racing. The episode also covers Stuart Friesen&#...

In this episode of the Dirt Beers podcast, host Beef and co-host Jonathon Howe welcome Ashton Winger, a talented young racer from Georgia. They discuss Ashton's unique living situation at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, his early racing experiences, and the challenges he faced transitioning to the World of Outlaws. Ashton shares insights into his racing journey, including memorable wrecks, crew re...

In this episode of the Deer Beers podcast, hosts Beef and Jonathon discuss various racing series, including the High Limit Racing Series and World of Outlaws, providing insights into current points standings and driver performances. They also address a recent controversy regarding swearing in victory lane interviews and an extreme incident at Port Royal Speedway, emphasizing the need for accountab...

In this episode of the Dirt Beers podcast, host Beef and Jonathon Howe welcome young racing talent Ryan Timms. They discuss Ryan's journey from growing up in Oklahoma to becoming a competitive sprint car driver. Ryan shares insights about his early racing experiences, the transition to sprint cars, and the challenges he faced along the way. The conversation also touches on race day routines, s...

In this episode of the Dirt Beers podcast, host Beef and co-host Jonathon Howe welcome Chase Rodman, an announcer for High Limit Racing. They discuss Chase's journey from aspiring race car driver to becoming a prominent announcer, the differences between announcing and pit reporting, and the challenges of life on the road. Chase shares insights on engaging fans, the importance of statistics in rac...

In this episode of the Dirt Beers podcast, host Beef and co-host Jonathon Howe welcome Jack Lahner, a 26-year-old modified racer from Saratoga Springs, New York. Jack shares his journey from go-kart racing at the age of four to becoming a full-time racer. He discusses the physical and mental preparation required for endurance racing, the challenges of managing a racing team while being both the dr...

In this episode of the Dirt Beers podcast, hosts Beef and Jonathon discuss the latest updates in the dirt racing scene, including the High Limit Series, Super Dirt Car Series, and Sprint Car performances. They analyze points standings, recent controversies, and highlight key drivers like Justin Peck, Brad Sweet, and David Gravel. The episode culminates in a preview of the prestigious Eldora Dream...

In this episode of the Dirt Beers Podcast, host Beef and co-host Jonathon Howe welcome Justin Peck, a talented sprint car driver from Indiana. They discuss Justin's racing journey, starting from quarter midgets to his current success in the High Limit Tour. Justin shares insights on the importance of mental preparation, the dynamics of life on the road as a driver, and the significance of havi...

The conversation covers the recent racing events at Ohsweken, highlighting the performances of local drivers, the dynamics of the races, and the technical challenges faced by teams. Jonathon and Beef reflect on the excitement of the races, the teamwork displayed in the pits, and the future prospects for racing at Ohsweken. Conner Wade of Dirt Vision dropped by to give us his thoughts on his first...

The conversation covers the highlights of the first night of racing at Ohsweken, focusing on David Gravel's victory, the performance of local drivers, and the overall excitement of the event. The hosts discuss the challenges faced by teams, the adaptability of drivers to track conditions, and the logistical efforts that made the event possible. They also express anticipation for future races a...

In this episode of the Dirt Beers podcast, Kasey Kahne shares his journey from a young racer in Washington to becoming a prominent figure in NASCAR and dirt racing. He discusses his early influences, the transition to NASCAR, and the establishment of Kasey Kahne Racing. Kahne also delves into the challenges of sprint car racing, the importance of safety innovations, and the impact of the High Limi...

In this episode of the Dirt Beers Podcast, Jessica Swanson shares her journey from California to Indiana, her experiences as a female racer in a male-dominated sport, and the challenges she faced along the way. She discusses her early racing career, winning two USAC championships, and the importance of consistency and teamwork in achieving success. Jessica also reflects on her current role in the...

n this episode of the Dirt Beers Podcast, host Beef and Jonathon Howe welcome Hunter Jordan, a young infield reporter for the Hunt the Front Super Dirt Series. Hunter shares his journey from Pennsylvania to Florida, his experiences in racing media, and the importance of preparation and personal connections in the industry. The conversation covers race week routines, the significance of sponsorship...

In this episode of the Dirt Beers Podcast, Shane Golobic shares his journey as a third-generation racer from California, discussing his early influences, transition to full-size sprint cars, and his current partnership with Matt Wood Racing. He reflects on his experiences at the Chili Bowl, the dynamics of a typical race week, and his aspirations for the 2025 racing season. Shane also touches on t...

In this episode of the Dirt Beers podcast, host Beef and Jonathon Howe welcome Jared Buckallew, known as Ascent Media on Instagram. They delve into Jared's background, his journey into racing media, and the evolution of his photography and videography work. Jared shares insights into his race week routine, editing processes, and the superstitions he holds as a photographer. The conversation wr...

In this episode of the Dirt Beers Podcast, hosts Beef and Jonathon welcome Tom Dunkel, a prominent figure in California's dirt racing scene. The conversation covers Tom's background in racing, his experiences as a driver and team owner, and the challenges of running a multi-car operation. Tom shares insights on the importance of sponsorship, team dynamics, and the future of non-wing racing...

In this episode of the Dirt Beers podcast, hosts Beef and Jonathon Howe welcome Alex Yankowski, a talented driver in the Super DIRTcar Series. They discuss Alex's journey in racing, from his early experiences watching races to being the first Pennsylvanian to win a Big Gator. The conversation touches on the importance of education in racing, the physical demands of the sport, and the significa...

In this episode of the Dirt Beers podcast, the hosts welcome Clinton Geoffrey, General Manager of Ohsweken Speedway, to discuss his journey in racing, the business side of the speedway, and the upcoming return of the World of Outlaws. They explore the local racing scene, the challenges faced by drivers, and the importance of community in racing. Nick Sheridan, a local driver, shares his experience...

In this episode, Emerson Axsom shares insights into his racing career, discussing his journey from midget racing to winged sprint cars. He elaborates on his race day routine, team dynamics, and the importance of setting goals for the upcoming season. Emerson also answers rapid-fire food questions, shares his thoughts on racing dynamics, and reveals his interests outside of racing, including colleg...

In this episode of the Dirt Beers Podcast, hosts Beef and Jonathan discuss exciting updates in the dirt racing world, including their upcoming live show at Motorama, recent news about drivers and teams, and the implications of new technologies in flagging. They also delve into the dominance of certain chassis in dirt racing, Justin Peck's ambitious goals for the 2025 season, and the growing tr...

In this episode of the Dirt Beers podcast, hosts Jonathon and Beef welcome guests Conner Wade and Jaxon Steele from Dirt Vision. The conversation covers their backgrounds in racing and broadcasting, the challenges and excitement of life on the road with Dirt Vision, their favourite tracks, and the anticipation of returning to Canada for races. The episode also features a fun rapid-fire question se...

In this episode of the Dirt Beers podcast, hosts Beef and Jonathon welcome Brady Forbrook, a crew member for Rico Abreu Racing. They discuss the latest happenings in the dirt racing world, including insights into the World of Outlaws, Brady's personal journey in racing, and the dynamics of working on a high-level racing team. The conversation also touches on the dirt draft leagues and highlights v...

In this episode of the Dirt Beers podcast, host Beef and Jonathon Howe welcome Gordy Gundaker, a talented driver known as the G-Man. They discuss Gordy's early life in racing, his experiences with different types of cars, and the evolution of his driving style. Gordy shares insights on the importance of having a strong crew, his side business Checkered Customs, and his memorable experiences at...

In this episode of the Dirt Beers Podcast, hosts Beef and Jonathon Howe recap the highlights of the 2024 racing season with guest Daison Pursley. They discuss Daison's transition to wing sprint cars, his experiences at the Chili Bowl, and the challenges faced by rookies in the racing world. The conversation also touches on the atmosphere of major racing events, rapid-fire food and drink questi...

In this episode of the Dirt Beers Podcast, hosts Beef and Jonathon Howe welcome Lucas Halbert, a motorsports photographer and social media manager for Kyle Busch Motorsports. Lucas shares his journey into the world of racing, detailing how he transitioned from a passionate fan to a professional photographer. He discusses the importance of clear images, the role of social media in growing his audie...