Dirt Tracks & Rib Racks

For this episode we are joined by Cody Bova! He is the driver of the #20B | 410 winged sprint car out of Struthers, Ohio. Discussed: Knocking off a win in 2023 with the FAST series Making an appearance at the Eldora Million and Kings Royal What is his schedule for 2024? Ohio tracks and venturing to Pennsylvania, again. A frequent flyer for Italian & Mexican cuisine. And roller dogs!! (Ends aro...

Up for episode #127 we have Dillan Baldwin join us! He is the driver of the #67B Race Saver sprint car out of Taylorsville, Kentucky. Discussed: Picking up a win in 2023, and Rookie of the Year for the Indiana Race Saver Sprint Car series 2024 race plans Some of his favorite tracks to race at during his rookie year Turns out, he's a BBQ fan! (Ends around (29:00 minute mark) Stoking the Fire US...

What better way to talk about the 38th annual Chili Bowl Nationals than with a guy that was there for his rookie year? Hometown boy, Gage Green joins the show! He made his Chili Bowl Nationals debut this year in the Glenn Styres Racing #55S. We break that down and also some other racing he is/has been involved in. Starting a job with Bo Butner in drag racing. Getting him interested in dirt racing,...

Wooo! We're back after a 3 week break 😵 This is our annual episode with Josh of Dirt Court Jesters (Twitter/X account) We break down some of the national schedule and dip into some of the regional ones as well. Also some chatter about some of the changes to the national sprint car scene. Discussed: WoO Sprint car, High Limit, USAC (3 Divisions), WoO Late Models, Lucas Oil late models, Xtreme...

The guys are back in the studio and are joined by, fellow Hoosier, Van Gurley Jr! He is the driver of the Team Volkswagen/Audi #13 winged sprint car out of Merrillville, IN. He's back in the saddle after a 20 year hiatus in racing. Discussed: Some of his racing history and what he accomplished years ago, wins, etc. Lack of respect on the track. And his solution 🤔 Supporting wing racing in Ind...

As you know, we enjoy doing live podcasts at bars/restaurants! This one has been in the works for over a year. We visited Jennings Street Public House in Newburgh, Indiana for a Sunday Funday 🍹 Owner, Nick Burch, joins us to talk about his entrance to the racing community. And how he got converted to dirt racing. Steve Justis and Ben Ritchie of Justis Family Racing (#12 mini sprint) join us later...

Up for this episode we have Wes Irwin on the phone! He is the driver of "Big Blue" - the merchandise trailer for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink sprint car series. You can also follow along on his blog on social media - Living like Outlaws. Discussed: Life on the road - long days, late nights, early mornings. His motorsports background Being a nomad and why it works for him. Curren...

Up for this episode we are joined by Harley Burns. He is the driver of the #16 non-wing sprint car out of Brazil, Indiana! You've probably seen him racing in the state of Indiana with his hauler "the bus." Owner/driver/crew chief - he busts his butt in the local Indiana sprint car scene. Discussed: A successful 2023 race season that included some wins, a track championship, and more!...

The guys are back after a break! There is some news to cover, a small results list, a full California recap, and a ton of food! Stoking the Fire FloRacing Night in America champion named after Senoia washout. A couple midget ride announcements Blake Anderson moving on from ASCoC / High Limit annoucing FAST on Dirt series purse increase Official High Limit statement on the acquisition of the ASCoC...

We have guests Saban Bibent - driver of the #98 Glenn Farms sprint car, and crew guy, Kaleb Kinser join us for this one! Discussed: Fresh out of high school and ready to chase races! Plans for 2024 and beyond Wingin' it, shells & cheese, #bachinit A football background for Saban and his family (ends around 44 minute mark) Stoking the Fire A couple Chili Bowl rides announced Midwest Thunder...

A Halloween special! No guest this week but we had some stuff to cover in this episode including a lengthy Smoke segment! Stoking the Fire "Old guys rule" t-shirt sales hit the $ goal. Off-season / silly season moves Weather impacts more racing Upcoming Volusia schedule "King of Memphis" It's almost turkey time at Springfield Raceway (MO) (Ends around 25 minute mark) Featur...

Joining us for this episode, we have fellow Hoosier, Zane DeVault! He is the driver of the #6 winged sprint car out of Plymouth, Indiana! Discussed: A ride swap and collecting a few wins in 2023 USCS competition, the Flip Flop 50 at Riverside, the past weekend recap at Hattiesburg & Southern Raceway High Limit discussion and his thoughts on his race with them at Lincoln Park Speedway Winged sp...

Up for this episode, we have special guest, Eddie Tafoya Jr. join us via phone. He is the driver of the #51T Specialty Fasteners non-wing sprint car out of Chino Hills, California. His car may also stand out as the one with the upside down header configuration. Discussed: Starting in motocross, moving to shifter carts, and how he got into a 410 sprint car! Traveling across the country in 2023, che...

For this episode we have, special guest, Ricky Peterson Jr. join us via phone. He is the driver of the #2 winged 410 sprint car out of Rawson, Ohio. Discussed: A trip to Atomic Speedway with the FAST on Dirt series this weekend, and results. Some highlights from the 2023 season. Cowboy up at Wayne County Speedway for the All-Stars that resulted in a podium! We touch on different winged sprint car...

No guest for this week. The guys recap their bachelor party weekend for the Justis Family Racing driver, Steve. They also hit on some news, plenty of results, and their food for the past week! Stoking the fire Mike Hess leaves his role as the Race Director for the WoO Sprint Car series. NARC410 twin 20's cancelled at Kings Speedway due to track conditions. Lincoln Park Speedway, Paragon, IRA,...

We're shifting gears a little bit with this episode. We have a track photographer jump on with us for this one! Chuck Reed of Dirt Slinger Photography joins us via phone. We also recap our weekend at Eldora Speedway for the 41st Annual 4 Crown Nationals, some news, and results, of course. Discussion with Chuck: Growing up around racing and when did he pick up a camera and start that adventure?...

The fellas are fresh off of the 16th Annual Haubstadt Hustler! We switch it up with this episode and hit our 3 segments and then finish with an interview with AJ Bender. He is the a driver out of San Diego, California. Driving the #21 non-wing sprint car, lightning sprint, and whatever else he has the chance to race. Stoking the Fire Haubstadt Hustler review Justin Henderson gets a new ride out Ea...

You're stuck with us for this episode! We have results from the past 2 weeks, and more!! Stoking the Fire Haubstadt Hustler is on the horizon XR Super Series 2024 schedule released Brandon Sheppard announced as the new Longhorn Chassis house car team Dirt Draft results from the boyz!! (ends around 14 minute mark) Feature Finish Short Track Super Series - Blast at the Beach, New Yorker 50 USAC...

Up for this episode, we are joined by, fellow Hoosier - Brandon Wimmer! A winged sprint car driver out of Fairmount, Indiana. He splits time between the Shewbrooks #A79 and Team DGRD #6 (#7tw for Knoxville Nationals) cars! Discussed: Knoxville paint scheme His split season between the #A79 and #6 / #7tw in Knoxville + the Nationals. Working alongside Devin Moran in the Shewbrooks car. He dips into...

We're recovered from Knoxville and back in the studio! No guest this week so we are going to recap our trip and hit on some results. Stoking the fire More ride swaps... Knoxville Nationals review Kokomo Smackdown is next! Gateway Dirt Nationals Late Model registration opened on Sunday. Dirt Draft results (ends around 30 minute mark) Feature Finish 62nd annual Knoxville Nationals Lucas Oil Late...

The guys are in Knoxville, Iowa for the 62nd annual Knoxville Nationals. We are LIVE at the One Eleven Public House in downtown Knoxville. It was lined up to do another podcast here, with a driver, but nothing was set in stone yet. Some plans came together on Wednesday and we ended up meeting up with "The Demon" Damion Gardner, and Sean Buckley (aka: Jackslash!) They were in town promoti...

For this one, the guys highlight some more driver moves, Indiana Sprint Week review, and more! Stoking the Fire Lance Dewease out of the seat of the #69k Tim Shaffer and the Grove #45 split ways Red Hill ASCoC recap from the guys ISW recap Looking ahead to the Ironman and Knoxville Social media of the week Dirt Draft results Feature Finish Indiana Sprint Week results WoO Sprints Summer Nationals f...

We dive into the Schaeffer's Oil Indiana Racesaver series with Alfred Galedrige for this episode. He is the promotor/owner/driver for the series. Discussed: Where & how did the series start? Recap from the race season so far. What is left on the remaining schedule in 2023? Race format Working with track promotors in the midwest Overall state of dirt racing in Indiana and non-wing / wing sp...

The guys travel over to Robinson, Illinois to The Woods Bar for an episode with sprint car driver, Tres Mehler. He is the driver of the #3m 305 and Steel Block sprint car...and he's looking for a 410! Discussed: His racing season and some of his results at Circle City What dirt car hasn't he driven, lol. Red Hill re-opening and what makes it special to him and his family. "The sticker...

We finally dip into the Pennsylvania sprint car scene with this episode! We are joined by the driver of the #88j non-wing sprint car, out of Mt. Pocono, PA, Joey Amantea! We had an enjoyable interview with him and covered a lot of topics. Discussed: His trip to Florida in February with the USAC National boys USAC East Coast series - his season so far, sitting 6th in points...9 pts out of 3rd place...