Getting Up To Speed With Ben Deatherage

Start your weekend with a bang and catch up on all the action in the American West!  Nine track ran ten Winged 360 and 410 events in the states of California, Oregon, Washington, and Montana.  Listen to the winner interviews from all the races and more. Tracks Covered (Victory Lane Audio Courtesy Of) 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - Ocean Speedway (Stars On Dirt. TV) 3:12 - Marysville Raceway (NorCal Speed) 6:...

Track Talk returns with the Marvin Smith Memorial at Cottage Grove Speedway this weekend. Hear from CGS track promoter Heath Boyce and longtime Marvin Smith crewmember Craig Simons.  Sit back, SUBSCRIBE, and enjoy! Be sure to visit and support our sponsors:  Are you looking for carpets, flooring, or countertops? Then look no further than Dave's Home Supply! Dave's got you covered with th...

Tune in to the newest episode of Sprint Car News Today. Things finally got underway at Skagit Speedway, while the Peter Murphy Classic was a smash hit in Hanford! Also, it was another new race winner in victory lane at Marysville Raceway. Sprint Car News Today Timeline 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - Skagit Speedway (360 Sprints) 4:35 - Marysville  Raceway (360 Sprints) 7:48 - Peter Murphy Classic Night One (...

The NARC 410 Sprint Series heads to Petaluma Speedway on Saturday, May 20th! This episode recaps the results and point standings after the Peter Murphy Classic at Kings Speedway.  Also, hear from the feature winners, several drivers, and important personnel regarding the upcoming bout at Petaluma. Inside NARC: Episode 8 Chapters 0:00 - Intro 1:03 - Peter Murphy Classic Night 1 Recap 3:02 - Peter M...

This episode of Inside NARC highlights the upcoming Peter Murphy Classic at Kings Speedway on May 12th and 13th.  Hear from some of the top runners of the NARC 410 Sprint Series, former PMC winners, and more, as they are all ready to tackle the Hanford 3/8-mile oval this weekend.  Enjoy! Interviews 0:00 - Intro 1:07 - Jim Allen, NARC General Manager 4:32 - Kyle Hirst 5:54 - Shane Golobic 7:08 - Bu...

Despite a lot of rain in parts of the West last weekend, some Sprint Car racing was completed.  Ocean Speedway, Cottage Grove Speedway, and Grays Harbor Raceway all got 360 Sprint shows in over last Friday and Saturday. Give us a like, and be sure to subscribe! 0:00 - Intro 0:44 - Ocean Speedway (StarsOnDirt.tv) 2:49 - Cottage Grove Speedway (Dirt Oval TV) 4:47 - Grays Harbor Raceway (Grays Harbor...

It's been some time since we have done a Getting Up To Speed.  But we return with a good one as Ron Lingron joins the show.  I caught up with him after the 2023 season opener at Petaluma, and we discussed a wide range of topics, including Dodgers baseball, announcing, the storied history of Petaluma Speedway, and more.  Sit back, SUBSCRIBE, and enjoy! To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Rad...

Welcome back to the second episode of the Inside Northwest Focus Midget Series show.  We catch you up to the happenings on the pavement at the Wenatchee Valley Super Oval from April 21st and 22nd while also getting in the most recent event at Deming on the 28th.  Victory Lane audio is courtesy of FastFour.tv, where you can catch the entire night of racing.

Sprint Car News Today returns with a full recap of racing on the West Coast from April 28th and 29th. Hear interviews from Ocean Speedway, Thunderbowl Raceway, the NARC 410 Sprint Series, Placerville Speedway, and Cottage Grove Speedway!  Give us a like, and be sure to subscribe! 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Ocean Speedway (StarsOnDirt.tv) 2:50 - Thunderbowl Raceway (Cali Dirt Videos) 4:53 - NARC 410 Sprin...

Welcome to the latest episode of Inside NARC! This edition discusses the upcoming David Tarter Memorial for the NARC 410 Sprint Series at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California.  Enjoy! Interviews: 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Jim Allen, NARC 410 Sprint Series General Manager 2:23 - Troy Hennig, Silver Dollar Speedway Announcer 5:26 - Corey Day 6:02 - Justin Sanders 6:24 - Dominic Scelzi 7:13 - Shane...

The NARC 410 Sprint Series will return to racing this Saturday after a week off.  They will head to Antioch Speedway, the third different track the series will visit in 2023.  Sit back and enjoy! Interviews: 0:00 Intro 0:16 NARC Series General Manager Jim Allen 0:37 Corey Day 1:25 Justin Sanders 2:04 Chase Johnson 4:34 Justyn Cox 6:35 Dylan Bloomfield 7:27 Joey Ancona To listen on YouTube, Spotify...

Have you ever wanted to know what a BCRA Midget Lite is? Well, Harlee Aguilera is here to tell you all about it.  Harlee tells us about his journey from Outlaw Karts to where he is now.   To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed Be sure to visit and support our sponsors:  Meat Freaks Jerky Club, at https://meatf...

The ASCS-Southwest Region was back in action on Saturday, April 15th, at Central Arizona Raceway.  It was their first race in nearly an entire month. To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed Be sure to visit and support our sponsors:  Meat Freaks Jerky Club, at https://meatfreaksjerkyclub.com/, and taste the bes...

Saturday, April 15th, had Placerville Speedway host the Tribute To Al Hinds.  Andy Forsberg got win #200 for his career.  Victory lane interview courtesy of https://calidirt.tv/ where you can watch all the action for Placerville Speedway and the Sprint Car Challenge Tour! To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed...

Marysville Raceway produced yet another winner last Saturday night.  Hear an exclusive interview with Brian McGahan Jr. about his big victory.   To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed Be sure to visit and support our sponsors:  Meat Freaks Jerky Club, at https://meatfreaksjerkyclub.com/, and taste the best jer...

Thunderbowl Raceway had a big doubleheader weekend last Friday and Saturday as they hosted the 2023 Dennis Roth Classic.  Both nights featured the Kings of Thunder 360 Sprints and NARC 410 Sprint Series.  Hear interviews with all the winners courtesy of FloRacing.com. To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed Be...

In this debut episode, find out about the Iron Head Sprint Series.  This was a new tour in 2022, and they are looking to be bigger and better in 2023.  Hear from series owner Dave Hibbard about their schedule, rules, and more. To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed Be sure to visit and support our sponsors:  M...

Kings Speedway, powered by Keller Motors, got its first race in the books on April 8th.  Listen to the interviews with the four feature winners and more. For more information, log on to www.racekingsspeedway.com.

The Northwest Focus Midget Series finally got the 2023 race season underway on Friday, April 7th.  Hear from the feature winner as well as get the full results.  For more series information, visit https://northwestfocusmidgets.com/

Here is Part 2 of episode 4 of Inside NARC.  In this edition, you'll hear about how the Anthony Simone Classic went for them last weekend at Kings Speedway and their thoughts on the upcoming Dennis Roth Classic at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare.  If you miseed Part 1 you can find that at https://youtu.be/VimS0W-nLSA ! Featured Interviews Billy Aton Dylan Bloomfield Ryan Bernal Corey Day Cole M...

In this episode of Inside NARC, we change the gears to where it's pretty much all the drivers talking.  In this edition, you'll hear about how the Anthony Simone Classic went for them last weekend at Kings Speedway and their thoughts on the upcoming Dennis Roth Classic at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare.   This is the first of two parts, and you will hear from Roth Motorsports team manager...

Monroe, Washington teenager Keira Zylstra is the next guest on Getting Up To Speed.  She had a tight point battle at Grays Harbor Raceway last season and will undoubtedly be a force to reckon with in the future.  Look this young lady up if you're in the market for a 410 or 360 driver for your team. To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at ht...

For the first time on Gettig Up To Speed, we talk to a crew chief on the show. But this is no ordinary crew chief; this is legendary wrencher, Jimmy Carr.  In the interview, Jimmy talks about what it's like to win the Knoxville Nationals, what he does in his spare time, and what it's like working with Dominic Scelzi.  Also, there is a special introduction from Scelzi about what Carr mean...

As the Anthony Simone Classic starts this weekend, hear from Anthony's son Mauro about the man the race honors.  Mauro also discusses the upcoming 2023 season, some crazy stories about his late father, and what it was like starting his racing career with his dad.  Sit back, SUBSCRIBE, and enjoy! To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https...

Kaleb Montgomery is a driver making some head turns in the California Sprint Car scene.  The Templeton driver has a diverse background in 410 and 360 and non-wing and winged racing.  In 2023, the schedule is pretty open, but no matter where he competes, he will be a force to reckon with.  In this interview, we discuss Formula 1, a little of James Bond, and what are some cool things to do in the SL...