Hot Lappin with Lanman

Join us as Trey Osborne shares his unique story of racing, overcoming challenges, and pursuing his dreams in the competitive world of sprint car racing. Discover the dedication, sacrifices, and mindset that drive his passion. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Racing Background 01:09 Navigating Sponsorship and Financial Challenges 02:44 The Importance of Crew Support 05:09 Injury and Its Impact on Rac...

In this in-depth interview, Cody Jacobsshares his journey from a young flagman to a top sprint car crew chief for BigGame Motorsports that races with the World of Outlaws. He discusses theimportance of preparation, teamwork, and innovation in achieving success on thetrack, along with personal stories and insights into the racing industry.

Ryan Timms shares his journey from micro sprints to USAC midgets and sprint cars, highlighting key moments, challenges, and insights into racing at the highest levels at a young age. Ryan Timms shares his journey from struggling in sprint car racing to winning the prestigious Knoxville Nationals, highlighting the importance of team, film analysis, and adaptability in racing success.

Giovanni Scelzi shares his journey through racing, frommicro sprints to the World of Outlaws and Now High Limit Racing. He alsodiscusses team building, safety, and his future plans along with the adventuresof traveling the Country with his girlfriend and their dog.  Learn about his experiences with teamdynamics, safety considerations, and how he navigates the competitive racingworld. Chapters: 00:...

Today we sit down with one of Sprint car Racing’s biggeststars, Sheldon Haudenschild. Sheldon shares some amazing stories of how he gotstarted, kept going on a shoe-string budget and finally getting that big breakon the National level racing full time with the World of Outlaw Sprint CarSeries. Listen in as Sheldon shares some funny stories along the way anddiscusses his great relationship with Lau...

Listen in as we continue (part 2) our in-depth interview with sprint car racing veteran Paul McMahan as he shares his journey from California quarter midgets to the national stage, discussing career highlights, challenges with injuries, and insights into the racing industry. Learn about the evolution of racing, the importance of family support, and the lessons learned from decades on the track. Jo...

Join us as we explore Paul McMahan ’s remarkable racing career, from his early days in California to competing across the country in the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series . Discover insights into racing strategies, overcoming injuries, and the evolution of the sport. In this in-depth interview, Paul McMahan shares his journey through the world of sprint car racing, including his experiences with...

NOS energy drink driver Nick Hoffman shares his journey fromearly racing days to becoming a successful World of Outlaws Late Model driver alongwith being a successful chassis builder. He discusses technical aspects ofracing, the importance of team support, and some great stories regarding strategicinterpretations of reading a rule book.

How did 13-year-oldTanner Holmes turn a strong social media presence into the funding needed to compete in a 410 sprint car—and eventually earn a top-tier ride with a well-established team in the High Limit Racing Series?  In today’s episode, Tanner joins us to share his incredible story as we take a deep dive into the path that helped launch one of sprint car racing’s rising young talents.  

In this relaxed conversation, DonnySchatz talks about his first 3 races with CJB Motorsports, the importance ofteam chemistry, good results along with other off the cuff subjects. Listen inas he offers his views on new and existing rule changes, why he does not run arock-screen and other topics that make Donny who he is today.

Emerson Axsom shares insights from his whirlwind racing career, including his recent victory at the Chili Bowl. He discusses the challenges of transitioning from non-wing to winged sprint cars, the importance of team dynamics, and the relationships he's built throughout his journey. Axsom reflects on his experiences in micro sprints and midgets, emphasizing the significance of learning from mi...

In this episode, Tyler Courtney shares insights into his recent life changes, including his recovery from injuries and his upcoming return to racing. He discusses the challenges and excitement of racing at Eldora, the importance of vision in motorsports, and the dynamics of his relationship with his crew chief. Tyler also reflects on his transition from non-wing to wing racing, his involvement wit...

Chris Windom shares his journey through the world of racing, detailing his early influences, the challenges he faced, and his evolution as a driver. From his beginnings in go-karts to becoming a USAC champion, Chris discusses the dynamics of balancing a racing career with family life, especially with his fiancée Georgia Henneberry, who is also involved in motorsports. The conversation touches on h...

Donny Schatz shares exciting news about joining a new racing team with Barry Jackson and Chad Clements. He reflects on the importance of loyalty and support from friends and family during challenging times in his racing career. Donny discusses the balance between his racing life and personal commitments, emphasizing the significance of home races and the emotional connection with fans. He also hig...

In this exclusive show, Dennis Fogle tells us about the machine he has created that will help in the fight of tire doping in the dirt track racing world. We take a visit to Dennis's shop and dig deep into how he got the idea, the progressions of the machine and show the final product and how it works. Take a listen and see how this machine will change the teching of tires for illegal substance...

In this conversation, Shane Stewart shares his early experiences in racing, including his first Knoxville Nationals and the lessons learned from following seasoned drivers. He discusses his family's involvement in racing, including the challenges of owning a dirt track, working side by side with his wife, his son Lane's debut in karting, and reflects on the friendships and history within t...

In this engaging conversation, Flea Ruzic shares his personal journey through the racing world, discussing the challenges of balancing family responsibilities with a demanding career in race car building. He emphasizes the importance of safety in racing, drawing from his extensive experience in repairing and building race cars. The discussion also highlights the need for continuous improvement in...

In this engaging conversation, Hudson O'Neill talks about his big win at Knoxville last week, gives details about him leaving the Rocket house car, then reuniting with SSI motorsports all in 2023. He also shares his journey through the world of late model racing, from his early days at Brownstown to his experiences in the Lucas Oil Series and beyond. 00:00 Introduction to Hudson O'Neill02:...

In this show we visit with both Donny Schatz and car owner Dave Lunstra about the whirl-wind past 2 weeks, the challenges of the journey along with getting to know exactly who Dave Lunstra is and his history as a car owner. Schatz also opens up about the past two weeks and how his life has changed.

In this exclusive conversation, Doug Wolfgang shares hisjourney from a successful sprint car driver to a family man, reflecting on hisearly experiences in racing, significant milestones like winning the KnoxvilleNationals, Kings Royal and the Williams Grove National Open, the evolution ofthe sport with the rise of the World of Outlaws. He discusses key partnerships,the challenges he faced, and the...

In this conversation, David Gravel shares his journey from being a young racer in Connecticut to becoming a prominent figure in sprint car racing. He discusses his early experiences in quarter midget racing, the transition to micro sprints, and the challenges he faced as he moved up to sprint cars. David reflects on his rookie year, the ups and downs of his career, and the importance of teamwork a...

In this episode of Hot Lappin with Lanman, host Lannie Nichols welcomes late model driver Bobby Pierce and sprint car driver Donny Schatz. They discuss Bobby's journey in racing, the importance of family support, memorable races, and the dynamics of racing signals. The conversation also touches on the challenges of racing without brakes, the weight and fuel dynamics in racing, and the shift to Lon...

This is one of my favorite shows ever and I hope you will all take some time and listen to Ian's great story. In this show, Ian Madsen shares his story of a battle he never dreamed he would have, let alone defeat. In an awesome victory that didn't take place on the racetrack, Madsen shares his story of fighting addiction and how much more important that was than any other race he has ever...

Tune in as Buddy Kofoid talks about his amazing weekend at Huset's speedway where he won the Huset's Hustle and High Bank Nationals to take away 350 thousand dollars over the 4 day even, his trial and tribulations growing up as a racer and finally achieving his dreams of becomming a professional race car driver.

He's the car owner of the current World of Outlaws point leader and last years WoO champion. He owns 2 very successful dirt tracks in the upper Mid-West. In conjunction with 2 huge money paying races taking place this coming week at Huset’s speedway, I sat down and talked with Huset’s speedway and Jackson Motorplex owner Tod Quiring to discuss the upcoming big races and impressive purses, owni...