Brad Strawser

Racing Roundup

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Central PA's weekly racing recap show since 1980!

Author

Brad Strawser

Category

Sports

Podcast website

juniatacountyradio.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Aug 21, 2025: Local Formats. What's The Answer? 21.08.2025

There's been a small discussion on social media about how dirt track shows should be formatted. Brad gives his take on where things currently stand.

Aug 14, 2025: Who Do The Point Standings Matter For? 21.08.2025

A lot of racing news in the national series this week which has led to a lot of questions. Brad wants to know for the national series points standings: Is it for the drivers or is it for the owners?

8-7-25: This Division Needs More Respect 07.08.2025

Williams Grove, Lincoln, and Port Royal were able to get 3 different drivers to victory lane in the past week. Brad also looks to give a certain division at Port Royal Speedway it's flowers that hasn't gotten them in the past 5 years.

July 31, 2025: Restarts Need a Restart? 31.07.2025

Central PA saw 1 of 3 scheduled World of Outlaws shows over the past week with the Posse scoring another win under their belt. Brad also gives his thoughts on how tracks and series could look to potential solve the restart problem that Danny Dietrich brought to light at BAPS a week ago.

7-23-25: Growing Pains For The Sport 24.07.2025

Posse is the headlines for the past 2 weeks nationally with Macri picking up the King's Royal win at Eldora. Brad also talks about the growing pains that can come with the sport for teams and some things we all have to accept with that.

July 9, 2025 - What is Happening at Port Royal Speedway Lately?!? 10.07.2025

Brad quickly recaps all of PA Speedweek which saw Anthony Macri claim his 3rd title. He also will get into all the news that has been coming out of Port Royal Speedway over the past 7 days.

7/2/25 - PA Speedweek 2025: Rough Start, Exciting Finish? 02.07.2025

PA Speedweek is down in the count 3-2 as it stands but with good weather in the forecast, the series is in position for an exciting finish.

6-26-25: PA Speedweek Preview 26.06.2025

3 Full 410 sprint car programs were run in Central PA for a change! Brad recaps those and previews what's to come in PA Speedweek.

6-19-25: What Should PA Tracks Add to Get Better? 19.06.2025

Not much racing taking place in the last 7 days in Central PA, so Brad spends some time thinking about what PA tracks can add to improve the fan experience.

June 5, 2025: If You Ran the Race Track 05.06.2025

Another weekend saw many tracks not race in Central PA, so Brad opens up the floor to the fans to discuss how they would put together a race night at their favorite local track.

May 29, 2025 - Why Money Goes The Way it Does for a Purse 29.05.2025

A lot of questions around why the money went straight to the top for the Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway. Brad gives some more insight as to why that happened and why it happens elsewhere.

May 22nd 2025 - Bob Weikert Memorial Preview 22.05.2025

3 Central PA tracks got racing in last week! Brad also previews this weekend's Bob Weikert Memorial to take place at Port Royal Speedway with Kubota High Limit Racing.

May 15, 2025 - Favorite to Win Central PA Points? 15.05.2025

Brad recaps the Posse vs Outlaws matchup from this past week and takes a look at the Central PA Sprint Car series points and sees who could potentially be the champion by the end of the season.

May 8, 2025 - Behind the Mic 08.05.2025

After a quick week's recap, Brad gives a look behind the work that goes into being an announcer at Port Royal Speedway.

5-2-25: How Big Can Sprint Car Racing Get 02.05.2025

Brad dives into his opinion on if sprint car racing get even bigger on a national level to ever be comparable to NASCAR.

April 17, 2025: How Do We Grow the Next Generation of Fans? 17.04.2025

Brad quickly recaps the weekly racing at BAPS and then opens the floor on how to grow the next generation of central PA dirt track racing's fanbase.

4-10-25: Efficient Programs (What Should They Look Like) 10.04.2025

Brad recaps local racing in Central PA amongst more poor weather and then spends some time contemplating what a makes a good show for the fan.

4-3-25: What's The Perfect Central PA Weekend? 03.04.2025

Brad quickly recaps racing at Port Royal, BAPS and Lincoln and then revisits the discussion around a Central PA sprint car series.

March 27, 2025 - Track's Social Media 27.03.2025

A quick recap on Port Royal Speedway's Opening Day and then a discussion around how dirt tracks should utilize social media.

What's Good for the Sport? 20.03.2025

Brad quickly recaps racing between Port Royal and Lincoln. Then, we spend some time on what is healthy for the sport of sprint car racing.

March 13, 2025 - To Race or Not to Race? 13.03.2025

Another weekend goes by with only one track getting racing off in Central PA. Brad quickly recaps the racing action at Lincoln Speedway and then gets into this week's topic: when should a race track make a decision on if they are going to race when questionable weather is in the area.

The Perfect Central PA Racing Calendar? 06.03.2025

With weather taking away all racing in Central PA this week, Brad discusses what his thoughts on the perfect PA racing calendar for the year would be.

Feb 27 2025: Lincoln Icebreaker; Topic: Podium Interviews? 27.02.2025

Central PA racing is back in action in 2025. Brad recaps the Lincoln Icebreaker and spends some time on podium interviews.

Silly Season Starts for 2025; AZ Track Closes Discussion 03.10.2024

Brad talks about the recent moves and announcements in winged sprint car racing as well as talks about some of his thoughts around the recent announcement of a closing of a track in Arizona.

Port Royal Speedway Fair Week Struggles, Selinsgrove Rumors Get a Bit More Real 12.09.2024

Brad gives his perspective on the Port Royal Speedway fair week races struggles and also talks about the recent news regarding Selinsgrove Speedway.

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