Dirt Track Confessions

Mandee Pauch Mahaney interviews Dean Reynolds, the Series Director of the World Racing Group. They discuss Dean's transition to his current role, the challenges of scheduling races, and the importance of stability in racing rules. Dean shares insights on the Platinum Driver Program, offers advice for aspiring drivers, and emphasizes the need for growth in our sport. An interesting episode shin...

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Matt Tifft, a former NASCAR driver who transitioned into racetrack ownership after several health scares shares why he purchased the once abandoned NASCAR track - Mansfield Speedway. Matt shares his journey from childhood racing experiences to his time in NASCAR, discussing the challenges he faced, including a brain tumor diagnosis. He emphasizes the importance of community engagement and innovati...

In the thick of race season I had taken a three month hiatus from attending any races. I was skeptical, worried, anxious... all the things, but now looking back at that time off - it taught me more than I ever envisioned that gave me a whole new outlook. Dive in and hear all about it!

Mandee Pauch Mahaney welcomes Bryan Hulbert, a motorsports commentator in the world of open wheel dirt track racing. Bryan shares his journey from a part-time announcer to a full-time voice in the racing community including the Chili Bowl, Tulsa Shootout and USAC as well as detailing the various roles he plays beyond just announcing. The conversation delves into the challenges of race season, the...

From growing up in the chaos of the racing world to building multiple income streams that actually fit her life, Mandee shares the turning points, mindset shifts, and messy beginnings that led her to create a life outside the traditional box. She opens up about why she walked away from the path everyone told her she should follow, how network marketing and content creation became stepping stones t...

Join Mandee Pauch Mahaney as she sits down with one of the most recognizable officials in Northeast motorsports — Super DIRTcar Series Chief Starter and legendary flagger, Dave Farney. Dave opens up about where his journey began, what fans don’t realize about flagging, the pressures of making split-second calls, and how he’s giving back to the next generation through “Flagging with Farney.” If you...

From business to mindset to everyday confidence, Mandee unpacks how “acting as if” shifts your energy from chasing to attracting — and why showing up like it’s already yours might just be the most magnetic thing you can do.

Mike Mallet, a key figure behind Dirt Track Digest, sits down with Mandee and discusses the challenges of live streaming, the evolution of Dirt Track Digest from its origins to its current state, and the significant impact they have on the racing community. Mike shares insights into the technology behind live streaming, the dynamics of camera work and announcing, and the various revenue models in...

This week’s episode is a real talk message for all the new moms out there — the go-getters, the dreamers, the hustlers who are learning that ambition doesn’t disappear when motherhood begins… it just evolves.

Mandee and Billy Jr share some lessons learned along the way when it comes to putting yourself in the spotlight whether it's on social media or off of social media.

Ever wondered how the Mahaney's got into racing? Where it all started? Tune in to this weeks episode and hear from the man who started it all, Jim Mahaney!

Mandee and Mike sit down to share their experience as they step into their new season of parenthood - what it's been like, some tidbits and takeaways as well as tips for other new parents!

If you're in the racing world and you're not utilizing social media, you will quickly be forgotten my friend. It doesn't matter who won where anymore as much as it does when it comes to showing up and building your own brand on social media. Hear why showing up on social media isn't just an option anymore and how you can start showing up today!

Have you ever wondered 'am I on the right path?' or 'am I meant to be doing this?' or maybe 'am I wasting my time?' - if that's the case then give this episode a listen. Let's talk about what success looks like to you and how you can continue to fuel that goal of yours while still bringing in an income.

Two of Billy Pauch Sr's most iconic cars have come back to life. What was it like? Why these two cars? What made them so special? How have things changed over the years? Let's go down memory lane with Billy and hear all about the cars that helped shape his successful career!

In this weeks episode we discuss defying logic. How to have a no-limit mindset to achieve whatever it is you want to achieve. To prove all of the naysayers wrong, even yourself!

In this weeks conversation, Mandee sits down with Jordan Killen from Simpson Racing Products, as they discuss the importance of safety in racing, the misconceptions about safety gear, proper fitting, maintenance, budgeting for safety, and the pros and cons of secondhand gear.

Our journey into parenthood sure was a wild one. From getting pregnant to birthing our little guy, he sure took us through various twists and turns we never expected.

This week we sat down with Jacklyn Drake, a dynamic figure in the racing world who transitioned from being a driver to a broadcaster. She shares her journey in motorsports, the challenges of balancing work and personal life, and the importance of building a personal brand, especially as a female in a male dominate sport. We touch on the challenges faced in the industry, the significance of having...

This one is for you, mom and all of the incredible racing moms out there.

It's that time of year. You've been go go go...you're in the thick of it, you're exhausted, unsure if you're able to keep going. If that's you, give this episode a listen.

The 2025 promoter of the year from Port Royal Speedway, Steve O'Neal, sits down with us and shares his success, what other tracks are lacking, how they make decisions, some juicy top tips, and so much more.

Do you ever feel like you're too small to make a difference? Like you really don't matter? Give this weeks episode a listen and lets turn that narrative around!

Kyle Strickler, The High Side Tickler, discusses his early memories in racing, his journey from modifieds to late models, the changes in the cars over the years, balancing between family life and racing as well as the lessons learned throughout his career that has gotten him to where he is today.