Mid America Dirt Podcast

Wendell Wallace, dirt track racing, late models, racing history, racing rivalries, favorite tracks, racing career, racing highlights, dirt track community, motorsportsSummaryIn this conversation, Wendell Wallace, a Hall of Fame dirt late model racer, shares his journey from go-kart racing as a kid to a celebrated figure in the racing community. He discusses his early days in racing, memorable mome...

Chris Ellis, Comp Cams Super Dirt Series, racing history, flagging, memorable races, wrestling connections, dirt track racing, Arkansas racing, racing community, race directing, wrestling, dirt track racing, sponsorship, loyalty, wrestling history, wrestling audience, racing legacy, promoter insights, racing community, wrestling evolutionSummaryChris Ellis shares his journey from a young racing en...

dirt racing, late models, Michael King Jr, racing journey, sponsorship, community engagement, The Dome, racing legends, racing experiences, motorsports Summary In this episode of Mid-America Dirt, host Skip Garland interviews Michael King Jr., a dirt track racer from El Dorado, Arkansas. Michael shares his journey from a racing family in Kentucky to competing in late models, discussing the challen...

Keywords racing, Jerrett Bransom, Texas Motor Speedway, IMCA, late model, dirt track, racing family, racing career, motorsports, Kennedale Speedway Summary In this episode of Mid-America Dirt, host Skip Garland interviews Jerrett Bransom, a prolific racer from Burleson, Texas. Jerrett shares insights about his racing career, which includes racing in multiple classes and his family's deep-rooted in...

Keywords racing, flagging, dirt track, late models, sprint cars, Texas Motor Speedway, Revival Super Dirt Series, racing community, safety, championship weekend Summary In this engaging conversation, Skip Garland interviews Chris Loberg, also known as Yankee Chris, who shares his journey in the world of racing, from his early days as a spectator and photographer to becoming a flagman for the Reviv...

Keywords dirt racing, Kylan Garner, Texas Motor Speedway, racing sponsorship, super late models, racing highlights, track conditions, racing community, merchandise, fan experience Summary In this engaging conversation, Skip Garland and Kylan Garner discuss the upcoming Texas Motor Speedway dirt racing event, reflecting on Kylan's successful racing season, key highlights, and the importance of...

Keywords Revival Super Dirt Series, dirt racing, late models, Kansas, Oklahoma, racing community, Power I, Texas Motor Speedway, driver loyalty, racing talent Summary In this conversation, Tyler Magee, co-founder of the Revival Super Dirt Series, discusses the growth and challenges of dirt racing in Kansas and Oklahoma. He shares insights on building a racing community, the importance of quality t...

Keywords Tyler Breashears, crew chief, late model racing, ASD Motorsports, racing community, team dynamics, local racing promotion, racing strategy, motorsports career Summary In this conversation, Tyler Breashears, a crew chief for a top-tier national late model racing team, shares his journey from growing up around racing to becoming a key player in the motorsports world. He discusses the import...

Keywords Brodie Thompson, Talladega, racing, 602 late model, go-karts, dirt track, competition, future aspirations, merchandise, fan engagement Summary In this episode of Mid-America Dirt, Skip Garland interviews Brodie Thompson, a rising star in the racing world from Talladega, Alabama. Brodie shares his journey from starting in go-karts during the COVID-19 pandemic to becoming the 602 late model...

Blaze Burwell, racing journey, late models, motorsports business, tire testing, community support, local racing, racing parts, crate motors, racing challenges Summary In this episode of Mid-America Dirt, host Skip Garland interviews Blaze Burwell, a passionate racer and motorsports entrepreneur. Blaise shares his journey from go-kart racing at a young age to becoming a successful late model racer...

Keywords Dirt Gangster Apparel, racing, merchandise, entrepreneurship, family business, graphic design, motorsports, apparel brand, marketing, community Summary In this episode, Skip Garland interviews Cassandra and Michael from Dirt Gangster Apparel, a brand rooted in racing heritage. They discuss their backgrounds as third-generation racers, the story behind the brand's inception, and the challe...

Keywords racing, dirt track, late models, Roswell, New Mexico, racing journey, sponsorship, education, future aspirations, track experiences Summary In this engaging conversation, Skip Garland interviews Ashley Buck, a talented young racer from Roswell, New Mexico. They discuss Ashley's journey from a racing family background to her experiences in various racing classes, including drag racing...

Keywords Tyler Kuykendall, racing, late models, micro sprints, competition, sponsorship, track experiences, future goals Summary In this conversation, Tyler Kuykendall, an 18-year-old late model driver from Missouri, shares his journey in racing, starting from go-karts to micro sprints and now competing in late models. He discusses his recent successes, the challenges of racing, his favorite track...

Keywords Chevy Boyer, late models, racing, injury, family background, competition, future aspirations, favorite tracks, mentorship, racing experiences Summary In this engaging conversation, Skip Garland interviews Chevy Boyer, a rising star in late model racing. Chevy shares his journey from micro sprints to late models, detailing his recent injury, memorable races, and the support he receives fro...

Keywords Braxton Fawcett, racing, late models, Alabama, family, racing career, future aspirations, racing setup, favorite tracks, racing community Summary In this episode of Mid-American Dirt, host Skip Garland interviews Braxton Fawcett, a young racer from Winfield, Alabama. Braxton shares insights about his racing journey, family background in racing, and his experiences on the track. He discuss...

Keywords racing, B-Mod, Spooker, Levi Lowe, family legacy, competition, dirt track, racing journey, future aspirations, racing excitement Summary In this episode of Mid-American Dirt, Skip Garland interviews Levi Lowe, a second-generation racer preparing for the Spooker event. They discuss Levi's journey in racing, the challenges of B-Mod racing, and his aspirations for the future. The convers...

Keywords racing, Brody Slader, USRA Nationals, family legacy, stock cars, racing techniques, sponsorships, Muskogee, Oklahoma, dirt track racing Summary In this episode of Mid-American Dirt, host Skip Garland interviews Brody Slader, a young racer from Muskogee, Oklahoma. Brody shares his journey in racing, starting from go-karts at age five to competing in stock cars. He discusses his family's ri...

Keywords Dalton Ragsdale, racing, B-mods, competition, local tracks, networking, racing stories, financial challenges, racing community, midweek racing, racing, costs, sponsorship, fan engagement, racing career, dirt track, late models, maintenance, racing logistics, racing community Takeaways Dalton has won 11 out of 27 features this year, showcasing his talent in B-mods. Networking played a cruc...

Keywords Bill Frye, dirt racing, late models, stock cars, racing innovations, motorcycle racing, racing rivalries, dirt track history, racing career, racing challenges Summary In this engaging conversation, Bill Frye, a Hall of Fame dirt late model racer, shares his journey from humble beginnings in Squires, Missouri, to becoming a prominent figure in the racing world. He discusses his early exper...

Keywords Gordy Gundaker, Dirt Racing, Tri-City Speedway, World of Outlaws, Dirt Parlor Podcast, Checker Customs, Late Models, Racing Challenges, Regional Racing Series Summary In this episode of Mid-America Dirt, host Skip Garland interviews Gordy Gundaker, a prominent figure in dirt racing. They discuss Gordy's early racing experiences, his family legacy in the sport, and the challenges faced...

Keywords dirt racing, late models, modifieds, racing community, sponsorship, racing economics, racing advice, family influence, racing tracks, racing experiences Summary In this engaging conversation, Skip Garland interviews Adam Stricker, a talented dirt racer from Ohio, who shares insights about his racing journey, family influences, and the challenges of balancing racing with personal life. Ada...

Brandy Showah, racing, Greenville Speedway, female drivers, crate racing, racing community, motorsports, local racing, track conditions, racing aspirations Summary In this engaging conversation, Brandy Showah shares her journey into the world of racing, influenced by her family's rich racing background. She discusses her experiences at Greenville Speedway, the challenges and triumphs of being a fe...

Hope Swenson, racing, late models, Gen X cars, sponsorship, family racing, Midwest racing, racing culture, motorsports, female racer Summary In this episode of Mid-American Dirt, host Skip Garland interviews Hope Swenson, a talented racer from Watertown, South Dakota. Hope shares her journey in racing, starting from her family's racing background to her experiences with different car classes,...

racing, photography, dirt track, Eldora, TikTok, racing community, driver interactions, photography techniques, racing events, motorsports Summary In this engaging conversation, Skip Garland interviews Jennifer York, known as Checkered Lens on TikTok, about her journey into the world of dirt track racing and photography. Jennifer shares her initial experiences with racing, her passion for capturin...

Gracie Williams, racing, stock cars, cybersecurity, women in racing, sponsorship, race day, Nationals, Oklahoma racing, motorsports In this engaging conversation, Skip Garland interviews Gracie Williams, a rising star in the racing world and a cybersecurity student. They discuss Gracie's journey from go-karts to stock cars, her academic pursuits, and the challenges of balancing racing with col...