The 4-Wide Salute: A Dirt Racing Podcast

This week's episode features a rookie in the 602 Crate Sportsman division, Brian Blankenbiller.  The proclaimed member of "Team AARP" decided at the ripe old age of 47 it was time to strap a helmet on and go racing.  Listen to Brian share how this all came about and what drives him to do what he does.  He also shares which give him more of an adrenaline rush, driving a Corvette on a...

We are back at it again this week and things are about to get W-I-L-D.  That's right folks, the "Wild Child" Andy Bachetti joins the podcast this week.  Andy drops by to discuss his 200th win along with many other topics.  We discuss his relationship with his father-in-law, the late, great, Jumpin' Jack Johnson and what influence Jack had on his career.  Andy also discusses som...

Mr. Excitement joins the podcast this week.  We reflect on Kenny's career starting back with his beginning at Reading Fairgrounds and working our way up through the 70's, 80's, 90's and even into the 2010's!  Kenny shares some stories about winning Super Dirt Week, Nazareth Nationals, Outlaw 200 and more! Hope you enjoy this weeks episode as much as I did recording it.  Enjoy! Kenny...

We're back with another great episode!  USAC's race director, Kirk Spridgeon, stopped by to talk all things USAC.  Kirk has been with USAC for several years now and sheds some light on how he got to where he is today.  We talk about the upcoming USAC swings, Mid-America Midget Week, Indiana Sprint Week & Pennsylvania Midget Week.  Kirk also shares his thoughts on the late B...

Happy 4th of July to all our followers and listeners!  We got fireworks on this episode with this week's guest, Barry Angstadt.  Barry is the in-house voice at Action Track USA and at Bridgeport Motorsports Park.  Barry has been around for quite some time and has seen a lot.  We chat it up about a lot of things, including racing streaming apps, USAC East Coast series and the up...

"It's Electric, Boogie woogie, woogie!" That's right folks, Ryan Watt joins the show this week.  I ventured on down to the shop this past week and got a great interview with Ryan.  We chat it up about a lot of things including Bloomsburg, his career, relationship with Ronnie Roberts and his dedicated crew.  Give it a listen.  You won't regret it!  Enjoy! Also, check out th...

The legendary 126 modified program has been a staple for the past 40 years.  On this week's episode, I traveled on over to the Keystone Racing shop and sat down with the legendary car owner himself, Glenn Hyneman.  We chat it up about where this all started for him and how the number came to be.  We also discuss the deep talent pool he has had behind the wheel as well as why car own...

We are back for another great episode! I had the pleasure of talking with legendary wrench, Charlie Langenstein.  Charlie goes into detail about his start in the dirt modified scene wrenching for guys like Jimmy Horton and Brett Hearn.  We discuss what it was like moving down south to take on the NASCAR world.  Charlie goes into detail on how he was brought into Hendrick Motorsports...

We are back folks for another stellar episode for you!  This week, 602 Crate Sportsman and 600 Micro driver, Danny Buccafusca, dialed in for a in-depth look at the "young guns".  Danny wrote a nice article about the new talent on the rise, which includes a top 10 list.  We go through that list and how it came to be, going from #10 all the way up to #1.  Give it a listen and as...

Recent Bristol Throwdown driver, Mike Gular, joined the podcast this week.  Mike and I chat it up about his experience at the "Last Coliseum."  We dive into Mike growing up at Grandview Speedway while his dad was a competitor.  Mike covers his start in modified racing at Grandview and then up to PennCan and all the way to where he is now.  He talks about winning the "grand-dadd...

She is the woman behind the videos and dropped by for an episode this week.  Mandee shares how and who suggested that she start video-taping things at the track.  We dive in to her job that she had with the SuperDIRT Car Series and what that entailed.  She sheds light on some of her jobs helping the boys at the track and what it's like having all 3 of them on the track at the same t...

Two-time URC champion (1975 & 1976), Gary Gollub, joins the show this week.  Gary gives his view on what the sprint car product looks like on the new 4/10 mile track at Brideport Motorsports Park as well as what to expect at Action Track USA!  We dive in to some highlights of Gary's sprint car and modified career as well as the infamous fire at Big Diamond Speedway in 1983.  Gar...

Eric Whitby is out of Facebook jail! Eric and his attorney, Orlando Hornblower, joined the show to celebrate his release!  Orlando sheds some light on where he went to law school, how he got involved in this case, and his success in getting Eric's release.  After a few moments, Eric, joins in and we dive into his racing career and many other topics.  Those would include why he runs...

It's time for the Madman!  After a nice 4 day stint in PA, Robert and I chat about his time in the Keystone state.  Robert also dives in to his unfortunate accidents and injuries that he sustained over the past few years.  We dive into the Madman's philosphy on how he runs his racing operation and being a car owner/driver running for USAC national points.  Robert has been aroun...

It's all about USAC this week!  I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with USAC studs, Brady Bacon & Thomas "T-Mez" Meseraull.  Brady and I touch on a few off the wall topics such as branding himself, the "Wine Me, Dine Me" merch and his success at Grandview Speedway over the past 4 years.  An inpromptu conversation with T-Mez brings the USAC episode to a close.  T-Me...

This week we had the Bridgeport Speedway Modified winner Ryan Krachun on the show.  Ryan gives some insight into his quarter midget, USAC Ignite Series and NEMA career.  He goes into detail on making the switch from asphalt to dirt.  How does a 16 year old get to race in New Jersey when you have to 18?...Ryan gives those answers and more on this weeks episode.  Hope you all enj...

This week we talk everything URC Sprint Cars!  Ryan sheds some light on the club and it's current state.  We discussed URC's opener at Bridgeport a few weeks ago as well as some of the exciting stops along the way in 2021.  Ryan also goes into a little of his career with running 305s and now with the 360 in URC.  Hope you all enjoy this weeks episode! United Racing Club - http:...

The man behind the microphone of the Short Track Super Series, Grandview Speedway and the Spirit Auto Center Speedway dropped by for a lengthy conversation this week. Jeff Ahlum and I dive into a nice chat about his announcing career. Did you know that Jeff also was a scorer and an official?!? I did not prior to this interview. Give a listen to hear how those things came about as well as many othe...

What a blast this was! I got the chance to sit down with the Handle & the Handler as well as the newest addition to the family, Michael Storms.  We had a great conversation about a variety of topics from nicknames to how much gas is left in the tank, figuratively and literally.  Doug and Cody shed light on what their 2021 plans are and the addition of Michael to give insight as well....

Get your popcorn ready!!! Whip and I chat about all sorts of topics on this episode.  We dive into the origin of Low, Down & Dirty radio show and where it is currently at, and where it is heading.  Whippy gives us the "low down" on how he got into the radio side of things too.  I had to ask how he developed a relationship with "The Madman" Robert Ballou and his love for the one...

On this week's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Norm Hansell's newest wheelman, Danny Bouc.  We chat it up about how the 357 ride came together.  Danny and I discuss the new trend of drivers changing their home tracks on a yearly basis as well as his 2020 New Egypt Speedway championship.  C & S Equipment - https://www.candsequipment.com/ Short Load Concrete - https:/...

"The Wheelman" Timmy Buckwalter joins the show for this week's episode.  We chat it up about his devastating injury last year at Bridgeport, his road to recovery and the return to the Chili Bowl.  Timmy sheds some light on the Buckwalter family connection in racing.  We also touch on Timmy's dedication to his business, racing career and of course, the family.  Enjoy!! Timmy Buc...

On the podcast this week is "The Voice" Dino Oberto.  Dino and I had a nice long discussion about his time at Pocono, Mahoning Valley and Big Diamond.  Dino touches on his time as President of the Eastern Motorsports Press Association as well how he got into the press and media side of racing.  Enjoy Mahoning Valley Speedway -  http://www.mahoningvalley-speedway.com/ Big Diamon...

Another special episode coming at you right here! Called up my National Racing Network brethren, Bert Wojcik, and we went over the Central PA Sprint Car season coming up.  Bert and I touch on a lot of topics including Posse who took their show on the road this year, new rides, and who we could see in victory lane across Central PA and further.........and yeah we discuss the Outlaws and the Al...

This week, LJ Lombardo joins the show! We chat it up about his first big block modified win at Lebanon Valley as well as the Billy the Kid House Rat?!?!  Also, we dive in to a hot topic of Big Block drivers hopping into 602 Crate Sportsman rides. LJ also smartens us up on PMC Race Cars. Check it out!! LJ Lombardo's Website - https://ljlombardo.com/ PMC Race Cars - https://pmcracecars.com/