Brian Lohnes

NHRA Insider Podcast

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the NHRA Insider Podcast Presented by Speedmaster is an inside look at the world of the NHRA and all things drag racing. Hosted by Brian Lohnes. https://www.speedmaster79.com/

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Brian Lohnes

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1.33 A Rockin Look Back at 2019 23.12.2019 48:25

On this special Christmas week edition of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes takes you on a trip back through 2019 using final round calls and fun music to relive the season. The highs, the lows, the upsets, and the incredible championship victories are all here. Crank up the speakers and enjoy this musical drag racing romp!

1.32 the Gospel According to Lohnes 17.12.2019 36:22

On this season-ending episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes delivers his recap of the NHRA finals, talks about the NHRA awards, an NHRA trip to Saudi Arabia, and the PRI show. He touches on the state of drag racing and talks about what's coming this winter for the podcast.

1.31 NHRA Finals TV Crew Bonanza! 12.11.2019 1:56:49

The whole NHRAonFOX on-air crew joins Brian Lohnes on this NHRA Insider podcast along with some off-camera talent as well. Championship picks, stories from 2019, explanations of behind the scenes TV making and more fill this rollicking podcast. The biggest and best of the season before the most important race of 2019!

1.30 Owning It 23.10.2019 1:07:31

Jack Beckman and Jeg Coughlin Jr. know that they are within striking distance of a championship but they also know that any stumbles behind the wheel may cost them. Brian Lohnes reviews the last two races and has great conversations with Beckman and Coughlin on this episode!

1.29 the 79 Club 08.10.2019 52:44

The -79 Club Description: Austin Prock and Bob Tasca III are both 79 points behind first place in Top Fuel and Nitro Funny Car respectively. Host Brian Lohnes talks to them about what they need to do to bridge the gap, the pressures of the late season, the future of drag racing and more!

1.28 A Championship Resurgence 01.10.2019 1:04:04

Erica Enders and Shawn Langdon join Brian Lohnes to talk about their dramatic wins in St Louis and the fact that both of them are now back in the world championship conversation. Langdon won in nearly every way possible on Sunday and Enders drove like a boss when it counted. True professionals!

1.27 In The Hunt for Glory 24.09.2019 1:05:22

Brittany Force and Stevie Fast Jackson join Brian Lohnes to talk championship hopes, struggles, behind the scenes stories, and more about their lives on this episode of the NHRA Insider. Lohnes talks about his recent travels to races all across the nation. It's big fun and eye-opening!

1.26 The Big Show about the Big GO! 04.09.2019 1:25:43

David Freiburger, Wes Buck, and Tony Pedregon join Brian Lohnes for a rollicking discussion about the Chevrolet Performance NHRA US Nationals, drag week, and the upcoming Countdown to the Championship. Great insight, inside information, and cool stories abound!

1.25 Why The US Nationals Rule and Why NHRA Needs More Swagger 27.08.2019 27:18

In this shorter than normal podcast, Brian Lohnes goes on a rant about the size, scope, and meaning of the Chevrolet Performance US Nationals followed up by an honest conversation about why the NHRA and its competitors need more swagger in their game.

1.24 High Hopes and Hard Work 20.08.2019 1:09:49

NHRA pro stock racer Matt Hartford and top fuel crew chief Mike Kloeber join host Brian Lohnes on the Insider this week. The talk ranges from succeeding, overcoming challenges, not panicking in the eye of the storm, and running for a championship. Two teams that may not have the largest budgets but are making themselves successful through hard work and high hopes.

1.23 The Rise of Force 06.08.2019 1:08:23

NHRA Editorial Director Phil Burgess and drag racing announcer, historian, TV personality, and expert Bret Kepner join the NHRA Insider Podcast to talk about the improbable and sometimes inconceivable rise and success of John Force to become NHRA drag racing's greatest legend of all time.

1.22 Over the mountain and under the radar 31.07.2019 42:25

Greg Anderson and Tommy Johnson Jr join the NHRA Insider Podcast to discuss being second in the points in their respective categories and doing it while flying under the radar of other competitors. Host Brian Lohnes talks about the NHRA western swing, quarter mile drag racing, why the words never and no one don't matter, and the toughness of NHRA fans.

1.21 Mountains of Effort 16.07.2019 53:27

Erica Enders and Scott Palmer join Brian Lohnes on the NHRA Insider Podcast and talk about fires, runner-up finishes, and the amount of hard work and dedication that it takes to succeed. Preparation for the western swing and the unique Mile High Nationals are discussed along with some funny stories, rumors, and inside info along the way. Pro stock and top fuel are the topics on this Insider!

1.20 The Whole Truth 09.07.2019 54:29

Jason Line and Andrew Hines join Brian Lohnes on the NHRA Insider podcast to talk about their seasons and their preparations for the NHRA Mile High Nationals. Frank and honest conversations about the competition and evolution of the classes follow. Lohnes talks about Epping and talks about the efforts of the NHRA on Fox team to evolve their story telling to give fans the most gritty, honest NHRA e...

1.19 The Race Car Knows 02.07.2019 56:42

Austin Prock and Clay Millican talk about their season efforts thus far, working with new teams, success, failure, genetics, and how an 11,000hp car knows when a team is getting along or not. Lohnes previews Epping, sets the story lines, and drops knowledge on cars that car fast and those that need to be.

1.18 Blowin' Up! and BLOWIN' UP! 25.06.2019 56:57

Crew chief Eric Lane and racer/team owner Blake Alexander spill their guts on the highs and lows of competing in nitro funny car. For Lane, the last two weeks have been the culmination of a year's effort with Bob Tasca with wins in Bristol and Norwalk. Alexander had the first major explosion of his career in Norwalk and talks about that as well as the implications of it on his team. Good inside st...

1.17 Third Man In! 12.06.2019 1:05:19

Antron Brown, Tony Pedregon, and Stevie Fast Jackson headline this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. Host Brian Lohnes chats with all three racing greats about their performance, controversies in the sport at the current time, and chasing championships. The conversation ranges from deep staging to surprise tech inspections and disqualifications. Good stuff!

1.16 Funny Car War In A Furnace 27.05.2019 57:16

Ron Capps and JR Todd recount their weekend of funny car battle at the 2019 NHRA Virginia Nationals. Conditions made the race one of the wildest and most unpredictably entertaining of the year. Host Brian Lohnes leads the discussion.

1.15 What is and what shall be 14.05.2019 1:00:02

Top fuel racer Cameron Ferre and Lucas Oil sportsman racer Jimmy Sackuvich tell their stories of success and advancement in drag racing. Ferre is living out a life long dream of competing in top fuel with Terry Haddock Racing and he tells the story of what it is to live that life. Sackuvich, a former junior dragster champion competes at the highest levels of sportsman racing and dreams to achieve...

1.14 Spittin' Truth Like Header Flames 08.05.2019 53:28

NHRA pro stock racer Matt Hartford and nitro funny car racer Jack Beckman appear on the NHRA Insider podcast with host Brian Lohnes for the first time. Hartford talks about his 2019 success, his thoughts on the 18 race schedule, and his drag racing career in various classes and organizations. Jack Beckman talks nitro funny car racing, tricky situations in Atlanta, and why he loves the history of t...

1.13 Nitro for Life 30.04.2019 52:24

Brian Lohnes catches up with Del Worsham and Scott Palmer. Worsham, is a champion in top fuel and nitro funny car as well the co-crew chief of Shawn Langdon's Charlotte winning funny car. Nicky Bonifante and Del share the duties and the partnership has proven fruitful for Kalittle Motorsports. Scott Palmer is the working man's hero of top fuel and he shares his story of grit and determination clim...

1.12 The Will to Win 23.04.2019 58:39

On this episode, host Brian Lohnes talks with multiple time NHRA Top Fuel champion Antron Brown and multiple time NHRA nitro funny car champion Robert Hight about their will to win and achievements. Brown is having a hot start to the 2019 season after a disappointing 2018 and Hight is dominating the nitro funny car category through the first five races of the year.

1.11 Winning in Las Vegas and moving on to Houston 11.04.2019 39:19

On this episode of the podcast, Brian Lohnes is joined by Las Vegas funny car winner JR Todd and Houston's most famous drag racer Erica Enders. Between talking about the nuts and bolts of a funny car win, the challenges of pro mod racing, and their legacy on the track, these two interviews cover a lot of ground.

1.10 Nothing Funny About It! 02.04.2019 1:02:25

On this episode, Lohnes speaks with Shawn Langdon and Ron Capps, two of the nitro funny car categories most intense competitors. Langdon shares the emotional story of his dad's recent liver transplant and talks about his season thus far. Capps expounds on his championship career, his thoughts on the evolution of funny car racing in the modern era, and the mentality of battling through an NHRA seas...

1.9 Gators Champs and Forks in the Road 28.03.2019 36:35

In this episode of the NHRA Inside Podcast, host Brian Lohnes speaks with Richie Crampon and Bo Butner about their Gatornationals wins in top fuel and pro stock respectively. He also talks to them about moments in their lives and careers where opportunities that seemed to be missed turned out to be blessings in disguise.