The Dirt Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This week is all about the WISSOTA 100! The guys discuss results and experiences and hand out grades for various aspects of the event. National results and upcoming events are covered, and Dan gives his PSA about the next few weekends of local racing.

Send us Fan Mail After a week off due to producer Brandon being in Boone for the IMCA Super Nationals, the show picks up with that very event, discussing the ins and outs of the production, format, and contingency prizes. A quick recap of the last couple of weeks of local events leads into this week’s Wissota 100 show. Jeff gives overall feedback on day 1 of the 100 from an in-person perspective a...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode kicks off with the “balminating” tire issue and what that means for the upcoming 100 and invitational season. Crickets from Wissota around the upcoming 100 and payouts raises some concern. The boys recap this last weekend of racing both locally and nationally and get on the topic of the importance of fan interaction in the pits after events. Some Twins talk and...

Send us Fan Mail The guys come in hot this week as they bicker about tire quality issues and tire doping in lieu of recent events. Conversation continues on around national points and the effects it has on local tracks. Dan’s blood pressure spikes again as the latest drama with W, along with the addition of the Gopher State Showdown to compete with the longstanding Madtown Showdown are brought up....

Send us Fan Mail This one is a doozy! Dan is officially speechless for the first time after he hears the latest shenanigans by W but first, the guys recap some of the national events including the High Limit Sprint Car race at Huset’s, the Knoxville Nationals, and Florence. Locally, the Moonshine Mod tour has a tie for first after half of the final weekend’s tour was cancelled due to weather, prom...

Send us Fan Mail Current World of Outlaw late model power standings kick off this week’s show, as the guys discuss some of the recent and upcoming events. The USA Nationals format is debated along with the crazy payouts for the Knoxville Nationals. Finally, the last leg of the Moonshine Mod Tour and current point standings rounds out this week’s show.

Send us Fan Mail The guys come out with guns blazing as they discuss the World of Outlaws and restrictions around running in races in other sanctioning bodies. Results from the Prairie Dirt Classic and Little Dream are mulled over, bets on Cedar Lake are hashed out, local results at Viking and I-94, and crickets from W round out this episode.

Send us Fan Mail Were back at it this week after a busy weekend of racing. Dan gives a recap of his experience at the Silver Dollar Nationals and local results are discussed, including the latest leg of the Moonshine Mod Tour. The guys talk on this weekend’s hall of fame night at Viking Speedway, along with plans for some homemade moonshine that a dedicated listener whipped up for them. Have some...

Send us Fan Mail Grab your favorite beverage for this episode! The guys dive right into the latest drama with the W this past week and don’t hold back. This last weekend’s results are discussed, both locally along with the big weekend at Eldora. Dan previews his trip to Huset’s for the Silver Dollar Nationals and the boys discuss their golf game. Be sure to tune into our big brother station this w...

Send us Fan Mail Track conditions around the area this summer have Dan all fired up. Lack of moisture in the track at the beginning of the show and the effect the constant water breaks have on the consumer and show are explored. Results from THE Fallen Linemen tour at Viking are rubbed in a bit, as Dan’s pick took home the $2500 check. The guys wrap up by talking about the upcoming weekend of raci...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode begins with Dan and Brandon cracking a diet Miller in honor of America’s birthday. Local race results are discussed, along with the World of Outlaws tour that made a very long stop at I-94 on Saturday and into Sunday due to track conditions. The upcoming Fallen Linemen races at I-94 and Viking this weekend are previewed along with a slew of other hot topics.

Send us Fan Mail This week the guys have a debate on whether local late model racers stand a chance in the World of Outlaws tour as it swings through the area. Updates on happenings within the “W” are brought up after a cryptic post was made earlier in the week. Finally, schedules for the upcoming weekend of local dirt track racing are analyzed, as the high-flying half mile gears up for a modified...

Send us Fan Mail Hide your kids for this episode! The guys bring on the one and only Ryan Aho for his take on the recent dumpster fire along with some local tour updates. This is an episode you will not want to miss!

Send us Fan Mail Sharpen your pencils this week as the guys share their infinite wisdom on a number of topics. The lackluster Stanley Cup final is hashed over, along with local dirt track tour updates and promoting of these events. Track prep, or lack of, ruffles the guys’ feathers and everyone is getting revved up for Rev’d Up Country Fest on June 24th. 

Send us Fan Mail The boys are back at it this week with talk on the various tours that have kicked off or are starting to ramp up this weekend. Jeff reminisces about the days when racers were able to travel for tours without going broke and Dan shares his wisdom (frustration) about hosting graduation parties. Talk on the Stanley Cup finals rounds out this week’s show!

Send us Fan Mail A Memorial Day special recording warrants Miller Lights and Clamato on the show. The guys discuss the quality of racing at the Viking Speedway double header, along with other local racing. The tiregate scandal is brought up after a series of unfortunate events during a race over the weekend, leading to talk on quality issues in the racing industry today. Finally, Team Dirt driver...

Send us Fan Mail An eventful weekend of racing gives the guys plenty to talk about this week. Predictions on this weekend’s Dirt Race Central Street Stock Tour double header at Viking Speedway are hashed out and the guys give Benjie Froemke a call to get his thoughts on the tour. Finally, The Dirt Podcast now has official apparel from https://www.shopbeanstock.com/products/the-dirt-podcast . Use c...

Send us Fan Mail After a weekend of many rain outs at local tracks, the guys turn to the Stanley Cup playoffs, reminisce about keggers back in the day, jab at sponsor Jae after his softball injury, and make bets on car counts for attempt 2 of opening weekend at the high-flying half mile. Stay tuned for updates on The Dirt apparel!

Send us Fan Mail The boys are full of hot air this week as they recap the first week of local dirt track racing. Rising costs across the board are discussed, along with the effect it has on the sport and car counts at tracks.

Send us Fan Mail Mother Nature decided to play nice, and we are finally racing! The guys talk some of the tracks in the area that are opening this weekend and their take on how things will shake out. They also reminisce on the good old days, when garage ingenuity still existed and debate where Dan should watch the races this weekend.

Send us Fan Mail Uncooperative weather means local dirt track racing is still on hold. The boys discuss some tentative opening dates for local tracks and WISSOTA updates. Jon “Sizzle” Crouse gets a phone call about course conditions and tee times at Geneva for Jeff and Dan to knock the dust off their clubs.

Send us Fan Mail With no major updates to local race schedules and opening dates, the guys focus on happenings in the national racing space. Talk about Minnesota sports teams leads to the typical meltdowns that occur in playoffs, ugly uniforms, and Jeff puts his geometry skills to the test. Donkey Kong Dan also gives an update on his Mario Kart skills and standings with the grandkids.

Send us Fan Mail The boys are full of hot air this week! Zero feet of snow prompts discussion on local track conditions, Tiregate 2022-2023 is investigated, unexpected visitors show up, and the current state of Minnesota sports are put under the microscope.

Send us Fan Mail The guys discuss the latest round of weather and current racing events. Recently announced changes for the WISSOTA 100 are mulled over along with a bunch of other shenanigans.

Send us Fan Mail The boys are back at it after a bit of a hiatus. Officially kicking off season 2, the guys discuss a variety of topics including the 2023 racing season so far and local happenings. They also dive into some of the changes with The Dirt Podcast in season 2.