Illiana Stock Car Radio

Original Release Date: 2-28-19 We're back with a new episode of Illiana Stock Car Radio. On this episode, we welcome NASCAR Crew Member Scott Eldridge. Scott is a crew member for the #11 Joe Gibbs Racing team, and brother of South Bend Motor Speedway promoter, Tony Eldridge. We talk to Scott about his journey to NASCAR and what it's like behind the scenes as a NASCAR mechanic! We hope you enjoy th...

Original Release Date: 2-14-19 We're back with a new episode of Illiana Stock Car Radio. On this episode, we welcome the local racing father-son duo of Dave and D.J. Weltmeyer. We discuss Dave's illustrious racing career, how D.J. took over the family ride, and what the plans are for the 2019 race season. We hope you like the episode. Please subscribe to our channel to get notified of all the rele...

Original Release Date: 1-30-19 Jeremy and Chris are back for the 2019 race season!  They welcome S4 Motorsports owner, Stan Zolodz, III and driver Stan Zolodz, IV into the studio to recap their 2018 season and preview the 2019 season.  Also, get to know Stan Zolodz, IV with a quick "lightening round" set of questions about his racing career.  Thanks for listening and we hope you enj...

Original Release Date: 8-31-18 On this week's show, the guys welcome back Tony Eldridge of the South Bend Motor Speedway to break some BIG news about the 2019 racing season at the Speedway.  He also previews what is still on tap at the track in 2018.  The guys also recap the 8/24-8/26 local racing weekend and preview the Labor Day Weekend festivities.  Oh yea, and the episode gets c...

Original Release Date: 8-19-18 This is a special 2 for 1 episode!  On this episode, Jeremy and Chris preview Illiana Speedway Reunion night at the South Bend Motor Speedway on August 18th.  They reminisce about the race track and preview whats on tap for the evening.  Also included in this episode, is audio of our Pit Walk FROM Illiana Reunion Night at the South Bend Motor Speedway...

Original Release Date: 8-8-18 On this episode, they guys (after some technical difficulties) talk with local Sprint Car racer Zane DeVault, who went for a wild ride recently at the Shadyhill Speedway.  They discuss that wild ride and talk some racing.  Definitely some great perspective.  Take a listen, and be sure to follow Illiana Stock Car Radio on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter...

Original Release Date: 6-19-18 We're back with an all new episode!  This week, we welcome back Tony Eldridge from the South Bend Motor Speedway to recap the 1st half of the season, preview the 2nd half of the season, and talk about some other news surrounding the race track.  Keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@IllianaSCR).  Enjoy!

Original Release Date: 6-29-18 This week, we "shoot the breeze" about all the racing coming up in Chicagoland this week.  It's NASCAR week in Chicago, so the guys talk about their first NASCAR race weekend experience and preview all the local racing coming up during the weekend.  Be sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@IllianaSCR) to keep up on all the latest info a...

Original Release Date: 6-16-18 The guys return for another episode and go 3-Wide with Jamie York, head of the South Bend Motor Speedway Safety Team.  Jamie gives the guys a peak behind the curtain on the operation of a race track safety team.  The guys also highlight last week's local feature winner, preview some upcoming races, and give their #OnePositive from the weekend of 6/8-6/10. &...

Original Release Date: 5-1-18 Did you miss us?  We make our highly anticipated return to the airwaves this week and talk with Katie Wilson from the International Women's Motorsports Association.  We preview this weeks' local short track action as well as recap the winners from last week.  Have no fear, though, we're still up to our typical shenanigans!  Please like/subscribe to...

Original Release Date: 4-13-18 Lights, Camera, Action!!!!  For the first time ever, the Illiana Stock Car Radio Podcast went LIVE on Facebook!  The guys explain the decision and interact with the viewers/listeners.  This is one you won't want to miss!  Check it out!  You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@IllianaSCR)!  Thanks for listening!

Original Release Date: 3-28-18 On this special edition of the Illiana Stock Car Radio Podcast, the guys record on location from the Chicagoland Racing Memorabilia and Collectibles show that was held at the Will County Fair Grounds in Peotone, IL.  The guys welcome back guests Ron Goodaker and Brian Kucaba, as well as the 2017 Hornet Division Champion from South Bend Motor Speedway, Jason Moor...

Original Release Date: 3-23-18 On this episode, the guys welcome local racing columnist and photographer Stan Kalwasinski to the show.  Stan talks about the history of the Chicagoland Racing Memorabilia and Collectibles show, about his history in local racing, and some obstacles local racing is facing today.  The guys also give some of their opinions on the NASCAR vs. Grassroots racing d...

Original Release Date: 3-8-19 On this episode of the Illiana Stock Car Radio Podcast, the guys welcome Brian Kucaba, former local racer and current flagman at South Bend Motor Speedway.  We reminisce about his driving career and talk about his transition from a driver to an official.  The guys also list their #OnePositive things from the 3/2-3/4 racing weekend.  We hope you enjoy th...

Original Release Date: 2-24-21 On this episode of the Illiana Stock Car Radio Podcast, Chris and Jeremy welcome current scorer for Shadyhill Speedway (and former scorer of Illiana Motor Speedway) Ron Goodaker to the show for a great "now vs. then" short track talk.  The guys also give a brief recap of Daytona Speedweeks and introduce the new #OnePositive social media campaign that will be rol...

Original Release Date: 2-8-18 On this week's episode, we talk with Tony Eldridge, promoter of the South Bend Motor Speedway.  Tony tells us about all the special events on tap for 2018, and even drops a bit of Breaking News on our episode!  This is one you won't want to miss.  Enjoy and thanks for listening!

Original Release Date: 2-1-18 On this episode, we welcome back local Chicagoland racing figure Steve Bechtel to discuss the topic of social media in local stock car racing.  We also talk with Steve about the upcoming Chicagoland Racers Reunion event taking place in March.  We hope you enjoy! For more information and updates on the Illiana Stock Car Radio Podcast, please follow us on Face...

Original Release Date: 1-20-18 On this episode of the Illiana Stock Car Radio podcast, the guys talk with local dirt racer Nick Allen and also discuss co-host Chris's first taste of RC Car Racing.  Take a listen and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @IllianaSCR.  Thanks!!

Original Release Date: 1-6-18 We're back from our holiday break with our first episode of 2018!  The guys catch up and discuss what they've been up to during the break.  Also, they discuss which local cars/drivers that stood out and/or influenced their short track racing fandom.  They also discuss possible New Year's resolutions for the Podcast.  We hope you enjoy the episode a...

Original Release Date: 11-17-17 This week, the guys talk to local racer and ARCA Midwest Tour competitor Paul Shafer, Jr. about his 2017 season, his recent participation in a St. Baldricks Head Shaving campaign, and more!  Please like and follow this Podcast on all Facebook, Instagram, (@IllianaSCR) to stay up to date with all the happenings surrounding the show!  Thanks for listening!

Original Release Date: 11-4-17 We're back with our 4th episode of the Illiana Stock Car Radio Podcast.  On this episode, we welcome Grundy County Speedway Late Model racer Christy Penrod.  We recap her 2017 season, talk about her transition from Street Stocks to Late Models, and her knack for finding the Goodaker Photography cameras. We also briefly discuss the Chase Elliott vs. Denny Ha...

Original Release Date: 10-21-17 Hosts Chris and Jeremy are back in the studio previewing the upcoming Bahama Bracket Nationals at Rockford Speedway in Rockford, IL.  The guys dialed up special guest Steve Bechtel, a figure of Chicagoland stock car racing to discuss the event!  We hope you enjoy this episode and encourage you to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and now Instagram at our han...

Original Release Date: 10-7-17 The Crew at Illiana Stock Car Radio is back this week, going 3-wide in the studio for the first time with owner and operator of S4 Motorsports, Stan Zolodz. S4 Motorsports fields the #33 Late Model and Legends car for driver Stan Zolodz, IV.  We catch up with Stan about what the team has been doing since the closure of Illiana Motor Speedway, racing marketing ph...

Original Release Date: 9-26-17 Our first episode under our new name, Illiana Stock Car Radio!  We'll explain the name change and discuss the the multitude of stock car racing in the Chicagoland area from 9/14-9/17, including the 56th annual Tony Bettenhausen Memorial 100 from Grundy County Speedway in Morris, IL.