Mid America Dirt Podcast

Keywords racing, late models, CompCams, track conditions, sponsorship, local tracks, racing community, motorsports, driver experiences, racing challenges Summary In this engaging conversation, Skip Garland interviews Chandler Petty, a passionate late model driver from Arkansas. Chandler shares his journey from a young racing enthusiast to a competitive driver, discussing the challenges and triumph...

Keywords racing, storms, community, schools, sponsorship, safety gear, race car driver, influences, favorite tracks, accidents Summary In this conversation, Skip Garland and Jeremiah Reed discuss various aspects of racing, including the impact of recent storms on their plans, the importance of building a racing community in schools, and the journey of a race car driver. They delve into influences...

Keywords racing, dirt track, IMCA, stock car, late models, grassroots racing, California, Colorado, racing community, competitive racing Summary In this engaging conversation, Skip Garland and Dalton Jewell explore Dalton's journey through the world of racing, from his early experiences at local tracks in Arkansas to his competitive racing career in California and Colorado. They discuss the un...

Keywords Eric Perry, racing, dirt track, late models, IMCA modified, fan engagement, racing costs, local heroes, Arkansas Elite Signs Summary In this episode, Eric Perry shares his journey in the world of dirt track racing, discussing his family background, experiences in various racing classes, and current achievements. He emphasizes the importance of fan engagement and creating local heroes in t...

Keywords Cody Maple, racing, Midwest Mod, go-karts, family legacy, car modifications, Batesville, racing engines, IMCA modified, racing community Summary In this conversation, Cody Maple shares his journey in racing, starting from go-karts at the age of five to competing in modified cars. He discusses his family legacy in racing, the challenges and triumphs he has faced, and his aspirations for th...

Keywords racing, South Dakota, Brittany Swenson, Gen X late models, Casino Speedway, female racers, motorsport, racing family, racing experiences, racing challenges Summary In this episode of Mid-American Dirt, host Skip interviews Brittany Swenson, a passionate racer from Watertown, South Dakota. Brittany shares her journey into racing, her family background in the sport, and her experiences on t...

Keywords Brey Mattingly, dirt track racing, wrestling, Midwest Mod, racing community, personal growth, women in racing, racing tips, racing future, racing experience Summary In this engaging conversation, Brey Mattingly shares her journey in dirt track racing, discussing her growth from a novice to a competitive racer. She reflects on her experiences in wrestling and how they have shaped her appro...

dirt track racing, Gentry Fowler, racing journey, sponsorship, racing community, car crashes, racing aspirations, favorite drivers, racing economics, local tracks Summary In this episode of Mid-American Dirt, host Skip interviews Gentry Fowler, a rising star in the dirt track racing scene. Gentry shares her journey into racing, the challenges she faced, including a significant crash, and her aspir...

racing, shock tuning, modified cars, tire management, racing heritage, motorsports, driver experiences, racing classes, suspension systems, racing community Summary In this engaging conversation, Skip Garland interviews Ryan Taylor, a seasoned driver and shock tuner, who shares insights into his racing heritage, the intricacies of shock tuning, and the evolution of racing costs. Ryan discusses the...

Braden Jarvis, dirt track racing, super stock, racing career, vehicle setup, racing community, sponsorship, racing aspirations, memorable moments, racing classes Summary In this episode of Mid-American Dirt, host Skip Garland interviews Braden Jarvis, a young and passionate dirt track racer. Braden shares his journey from racing go-karts at the age of three to competing in super stocks. He discuss...

Louisiana RC racer Chance Sibley shares his insights into the world of RC racing.

Ken Essary, racing history, MLRA, dirt track racing, competition, racing evolution, racing challenges, motorsport, racing community, racing technology Summary In this engaging conversation, Ken Essary shares his extensive experience in dirt track racing, reflecting on his early days, the evolution of competition, and the founding of the MLRA. He discusses the challenges faced by modern racing, inc...

racing, late models, local tracks, racing community, motorsports, Justin Wells, challenges in racing, racing history, future of racing, racing landscape Summary In this engaging conversation, Justin Wells shares his journey through the world of racing, reflecting on his early memories, the transition to late models, and the evolution of local tracks. He discusses the challenges faced in the curren...

sim racing, real racing, Cory Tuggle, racing community, sponsorship, racing challenges, future of racing, dirt racing, racing journey, racing support Summary In this episode, Cory Tuggle shares his journey from sim racing to real-life racing, discussing the challenges and thrills of transitioning to driving actual race cars. He reflects on his early successes, the importance of community support,...

racing, track championships, B-Mods, A-Mods, tire management, racing costs, local racing community, high school football, racing dynamics, sponsorships Summary In this engaging conversation, Jackie Dalton shares his extensive experience in racing, discussing his journey from a young racer to a seasoned competitor with numerous track championships. He delves into the challenges of racing, including...

racing, Michigan, late models, dirt tracks, motorsports, family, sponsorship, racing career, local racing, future aspirations Summary In this episode, Skip Garland interviews Matt Murawski, a third-generation race car driver from Michigan. They discuss the current racing season, local tracks, and the challenges faced by racers in the area. Matt shares his journey in racing, starting at a young age...

racing, dirt track, motocross, car setup, racing family, young racer, dirt cars, racing goals, community engagement, sponsorships Summary In this engaging conversation, Racen shares his journey from motocross to dirt track racing, highlighting the influence of his family and the challenges of transitioning to a new racing format. He discusses the importance of car setup, the thrill of racing, and...

racing, dirt track, Midwest mods, sponsorship, race car building, racing mechanics, aerodynamics, racing costs, race car wraps, racing experiences Summary In this engaging conversation, Garrett Thompson shares his journey into the world of racing, detailing how he transitioned from dirt bikes to building his own race car with his father. He discusses the mechanics of racing, including the importan...

racing, motocross, Midwest Mods, family, sponsorship, competition, community, Joplin, Monett, motorsports Summary In this episode of Mid-American Dirt, host Skip interviews Kyle Thompson, a racer from Joplin, Missouri. They discuss Kyle's recent racing successes, his transition from motocross to dirt track racing, and the challenges he faces as a racer and a family man. Kyle shares insights ab...

Smoke Metcalf, racing, young driver, family, competition, future aspirations, sponsorships, sports, go-kart, pure stock Summary In this episode of Mid-America Dirt, host Skip Garland interviews 13-year-old racer Smoke Metcalf. They discuss Smoke's impressive racing journey, starting from go-karts to pure stock racing, and his current standings in competitions. Smoke shares insights about his f...

racing, dirt track, late models, modifieds, racing stories, Arkansas racing, racing community, health challenges, sponsorships, racing series Summary In this episode of Mid-American Dirt, host Skip interviews Joe Long, a seasoned racer from Bryant, Arkansas. Joe shares his journey into the world of racing, starting from his childhood experiences at dirt tracks to his current challenges and triumph...

racing, education, family, motorsports, teaching, community, high school, legacy, balance, opportunities Summary In this conversation, Skip Garland interviews Luke Leatherman, a teacher and race car driver, about his journey in racing, the challenges of balancing family life with racing, and the unique opportunity he has to teach a high school racing program. Luke shares insights about his family&...

Kaseton Morris, racing, junior sprint, Port City Raceway, NASCAR, feature races, young driver, motorsport, interviews, racing journey Summary In this episode of Mid-America Dirt, host Skip interviews young racing prodigy Kaseton Morris, who shares his journey in the world of racing. At just nine years old, Kaseton has already made a name for himself with 39 feature race wins. The conversation cove...

racing, late model, TJ Steele, Alabama, motorsports, challenges, community, growth, technical insights, personal journey Summary In this conversation, TJ Steele shares his journey into the world of late model racing, discussing the challenges he faced, the technical aspects of racing, and the importance of community support. He reflects on his personal growth, the learning process, and his aspirat...

racing, family, dirt track, crate cars, mini wedge, father-daughter relationship, racing points system, future aspirations, racing community, motorsports Summary In this engaging conversation, Skip Garland interviews Cory Joiner, a dedicated father and racer from Louisiana. They discuss Cory's pride in his daughter Summer's racing journey, the dynamics of family involvement in motorsports,...