Illiana Stock Car Radio

We make our long awaited return to the airwaves, but where did the race season go? Jeremy, Chris, and Brian come together to give you an update and recap to our 2023. Also, in the spirit of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, the guys share what they were thankful for this race season! While you listen, be sure to head over and find us @IllianaSCR on Facebook and YouTube

On an all new episode, we welcome in TJ, Travis, and Hedy Larson. We talk about their season to date at the Shadyhill Speedway, as well as get to know a little about their racing pasts. We also bring back our #OnePositive segment as well as "fall out of the seat" with the family and ask some non-racing related questions. This truly is a case of a family that races together, stays togethe...

On this episode, we return from a semi-summer vacation to give our top moments so far for the 2023 Chicagoland Racing season as we enter the home stretch of the year. We also dust off our #OnePostive segment where we look to spread some positivity on the short track racing scene. Lastly, we introduce our new "falling out of the seat" segment in which we rapid fire questions not racing re...

On this episode, we catch up with the promotor of the South Bend Motor Speedway and the Plymouth Motor Speedway, Tony Eldridge. Tony gives us an update on how the season has gone so far at each track and what's still on tap for the remainder of the season. There's a lot going on this season at both tracks, so make sure to check them out on the web as well as on Facebook! Find the video ver...

On this episode, we continue to preview the season at our local race tracks! This time, we focus in on Shadyhill Speedway, with the owners/promoters of the speedway, Billy Alger and Tammy Hunt. They stop by to chat about what fans and drivers can expect at the speedway in 2023. Find the video version on YouTube!  Just search @IllianaSCR to find us!  While you're at it, find us on Facebook and...

On this episode, we continue to preview the season at our local race tracks! This time, we focus in on Grundy County Speedway, with promoter and frequent flyer on the show, Steve Bechtel. Steve gets us revved up for the diverse schedule taking place at the speedway in 2023! While you watch, be sure to like and subscribe to our YouTube page to get notified when we drop all new episodes! We’re looki...

On this episode, we start a 4-Part Series to preview the season at our local race tracks! We start with a preview of the Kankakee County Speedway, a new track for us to cover on the show! We welcome in racer turned promoter Billy Knippenberg, Jr. to give us the 4-1-1 on what to expect at the Kankakee County Speedway this season. While you watch, be sure to like and subscribe to our YouTube page to...

We're back and on the road again! This show was recorded at the 7th annual Chicagoland Racing Memorabilia and Collectibles Show! We snagged some members of the local racing community and convinced them to chat with us! This episode features 2022 Midwest Super Cup Series champion Jacob Senerchia, Grundy County Speedway Pure Stock competitor Kristi Odom, Tim Scrogham and Chuck Yurris from the Mi...

That’s right folks, we’re back for the season premiere episode!  In this episode, we spill the tea on our 10-month hiatus from the show, and preview what is to come on the show this season.  Then, we shine our local racing spotlight on short track racing of a different scale, as we go on location to King Hobbies and Raceway in Valparaiso, Indiana!  We welcome in a familiar face, and...

With the 2022 racing season upon us, Chris and Jeremy welcome in local promoters Tony Eldridge (South Bend Motor Speedway & Plymouth Motor Speedway) and Steve Bechtel (Grundy County Speedway) to preview the local asphalt racing action for the season! Please be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@IllianaSCR)! You can find the audio versions of the show on Anchor and Spotify! We hope y...

On this episode, We welcome the owner of the Midwest Super Cup series Eric Heddins to learn more about the series. Then, we’ll bring in Mid-American division competitor Connor Kosowski, who is a graduate of the Super Cup cars. We hope you enjoy the show! Make sure to catch us on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!

Illiana Stock Car Radio returns for our 6th season in 2022!  On this season premiere episode, Jeremy and Chris venture out to the Chicagoland Racing Memorabilia & Collectibles show to score some interviews and new trinkets!  Among the guests for this week's episode are Landon Hocking (2021 Midwest Super Cup Series champion), and Tim Scrogham and Chuck Yurris from the Mid-Am Racing Se...

Original Release Date: 10-31-21 No tricks, just treats on this special Halloween edition of Illiana Stock Car Radio! We’ve been invited to Plymouth Speedway to see the recently uncovered asphalt and get a preview for 2022!

Original Release Date: 8-25-21 We're in the homestretch of the 2021 season! On this month's episode, we welcome in Grundy Late Model racer D.J. Weltmeyer to talk about his recent run in the ARCA Midwest Tour and check in how his season is going at the Grundy County Speedway. We also welcome Chris Highbaugh, the voice of the South Bend Motor Speedway. We'll preview Season Championship night, recap...

Original Release Date: 6-30-21 We're sending June out with a BANG! On this month's show, we welcome in South Bend Motor Speedway FWD competitor (and resident hydration specialist) Jason Moorehead back to the show. We'll also welcome Alex Clubb, Owner/Driver in the ARCA Menards Series to the show. We'll recap the month of June and preview what's coming up on the local racing calendar!

Original Release Date: 5-19-21 We're waving the green flag on the 2021 season of Illiana Stock Car Radio! In this episode, we'll cover our plans for the season. We'll welcome in Grundy County Speedway's "Most Wanted" Late Model racer, Paul Shafer, Jr., and the promoter of the South Bend Motor Speedway (and now the Plymouth Speedway), Tony Eldridge!

Original Release Date: 10-13-20 On part 2 of our season finale, the show gets dirty! We welcome in the 2020 Shadyhill Speedway Late Model track champion, Kyle Cooper, to talk about his season! We’ll also give our thoughts on 2020 as we wrap our season!

Original Release Date: 9-29-20 On this week’s episode, we start our 2-part 2020 season finale and championship special. We welcome in newly crowned track champions Paul Shafer, Jr. (Grundy County Speedway) and Derek Davis (South Bend Motor Speedway) to recap their championship seasons.

Original Release Date: 9-22-20 On this week's show, we review the Bettenhausen Memorial 100 race night from the Grundy County Speedway this past weekend, and preview the season finale at the speedway this upcoming weekend. To help us break it all down, we welcome local sport writer Tony Baranek to the show! We'll review all your weekly winners and what's left on the local racing calendar!

Original Release Date: 9-8-20 On this week's show, we recap the Lee Schuler Memorial Race from Grundy County Speedway's Night of Features. We welcome in the S4 Motorsports crew, the race winners, to "talk shop" about the race. We also recap this past weekend's events and preview the upcoming racing schedule at the local short tracks! We hope you enjoy the show!

Original Release Date: 8-18-20 An all new episode comes your way this week with featured guest Paul Shafer, Jr.! We also recap this past weekend's racing action, preview what's to come this upcoming weekend, and fill in the latest news in between. We hope you enjoy the show!

Original Release Date 8-11-20 Welcome to an all NEW episode of the Illiana Stock Car Radio Podcast. This week, the "Little Flyer" D.J. Weltmeyer drops in to talk about his 2020 season to date, including his recent feature win at the Grundy County Speedway. We also bring you the latest news, results, and upcoming schedule for the area's local tracks. We hope you enjoy the show!

Original Release Date: 7-21-20 Join us for an all new episode of Illiana Stock Car Radio! Tonight, we welcome Doug Fox from the South Bend Motor Speedway to highlight the new Mini Wedge Class for the young racers at the Speedway. As always, we will also bring you the latest news and information from the region's raceways!

Original Release Date: 7-14-20 Welcome to an all new episode of Illiana Stock Car Radio! On this week's show, we talk with the "Godfather" of the "Dutch Mafia" and local 4-cylinder racing standout Ryan Lagastee. We also keep you up to date on the latest in local racing news! Audio is from the original Facebook Live Stream.

Original Release Date: 7-7-20 On this week's show, we welcome from the ARCA Midwest Tour, Gregg McKarns and Tom White to preview the season opening Wayne Carter Classic for the ARCA Midwest Tour at the Grundy County Speedway. We'll also keep you up to date on the latest news and information on the area's tracks! Audio is from the original Facebook Live Stream.