The NotBland Show

This week on The NotBland Show, we’re joined by Top Dragster standout Sadie Glenn fresh off a major milestone victory at the Summit Racing Equipment Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio. After years of dedication, grinding, and relentless work behind the scenes, Sadie finally captures the coveted Diamond Wally, marking a huge moment in her racing journey. We break d...

The IHRA Triple Crown is delivering some of the most exciting drag racing action of the season, and we're diving deep into it with David Wesolowski. Join us as we discuss the biggest moments, standout performances, championship implications, and the drivers making headlines throughout the IHRA Triple Crown series. We'll break down the racing, analyze the key storylines, and look ahead to w...

This week on The NotBland Show, Elon Werner joins us for a major announcement you won't want to miss. We'll also break down the NBA Finals, discuss the biggest storylines from the NHRA New England Nationals, and cover everything happening in the world of sports and motorsports. Tune in live and join the conversation! 🏁🏀🎙️

Just one week after a devastating final-round loss, Angie Smith returned to Victory Lane and etched her name into NHRA history, becoming the rider to deliver the 200th win by a woman in NHRA competition. With her husband and crew chief Matt Smith battling health issues and the team facing adversity all weekend, this victory was about much more than a trophy. How did Angie pull off one of the most...

This week on Week 126 of The NotBland Show, we’re joined by Funny Car driver Joe Morrison as he prepares to make his NHRA debut at the NHRA potomac Nationals following two strong IHRA appearances. T

This week on Week 125 of The NotBland Show, we welcome NHRA Funny Car driver Chris King to talk about his solid start to the 2026 season at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Chicago. We’ll discuss the momentum his team is building early in the year, the performance of the Funny Car program, lessons learned from Chicago, and what’s ahead for the rest of the NHRA season. Do...

This week on Episode 124 of The NotBland Show, we welcome back Top Fuel driver Krista Baldwin to talk about her 2026 season debut at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK in Chicago. We’ll discuss the preparation leading into race weekend, expectations for the season opener, the challenges of Top Fuel competition, and what fans can expect from her team as they...

This week on Episode 120 of The NotBland Show, we’re joined by Krista Baldwin—owner and driver of KBR. Krista dives into her offseason, what’s ahead for 2026 in both the IHRA and NHRA, and the unique challenges of balancing life behind the wheel and running a team. From goals and growth to the reality of being both boss and driver, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss

Episode 121 is loaded as we break down a massive stretch across multiple sports. We dive into the upcoming NHRA 4-Wide Nationals and what to expect from one of the wildest formats in motorsports. Four lanes, high stakes, and chaos—who has the edge? We also shift gears to the spectacle of WrestleMania 42, talking storylines, surprises, and what could go down on one of the biggest stages in entertai...

Episode 121 is loaded as we break down a massive stretch across multiple sports. We dive into the upcoming NHRA 4-Wide Nationals and what to expect from one of the wildest formats in motorsports. Four lanes, high stakes, and chaos—who has the edge? We also shift gears to the spectacle of WrestleMania 42, talking storylines, surprises, and what could go down on one of the biggest stages in entertai...

This week on The NotBland Show (Week 119), we’re joined by Kelly Crandall, two-time George Cunningham Writer of the Year and lead NASCAR writer for RACER.com. Kelly brings her unmatched motorsports expertise from NASCAR to the NHRA and beyond. We dive into the latest NASCAR stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and her take on the up-and-coming NHRA Winternationals. From high-speed action to the st...

This Monday on The NotBland Show, we’re joined by Top Alcohol Dragster driver Melanie Johnson as she drops a major announcement you won’t want to miss. Melanie also dives into her recent selection with the Shift Up Now Foundation, sharing what the opportunity means for her career and the future ahead.

It’s a loaded night in sports and we’re hitting it from every angle. The biggest question shaking football—are we heading toward a referee showdown? We break down the growing tension and what it could mean for the game. Then we shift to the chaos of March Madness, where brackets are busted and legends are being made in real time. From there, it’s all about the future of the NFL as we dive into the...

The IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series is officially underway, and we’re breaking down all the action from a wild opening weekend at Darana Motorsports Park in Benson, North Carolina. This week, we’re joined by IHRA Insider and DragRaceReference.com founder Dave Wesolowski, who brings unmatched insight into the return of nitro racing under the IHRA banner. From standout performances to key storylines and wh...

We break down all the action from the NHRA Arizona Nationals and take a look at the latest DRBB Top 10 standings. Big moments, key takeaways, and who’s rising in the ranking

This week on Episode 116, we sit down with NHRA driver Travis Shumake as he prepares for a special hometown return at Firebird Motorsports Park during the NHRA Arizona Nationals. One year after clocking 330.88 mph in Top Fuel, Shumake will take on a new challenge behind the wheel of Dave Benjamin’s Nostalgia Funny Car, backed by Fry’s Food Stores. We also discuss the emotional significance of the...

On Week 115 of the NotBland Show, we take a deep dive into everything that happened at the NHRA Gatornationals as the new NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season officially kicked off. We break down the biggest moments from Gainesville, the standout performances that defined opening weekend, and the storylines that will carry momentum into Week Two of the NHRA season. We’ll also look at the f...

Week 112 of The NotBland Show brings the heat with special guests H.B. Prince, Eric Knight, and Mr. Xclusive from the Xclusive Knights Podcast! We dive deep into everything WWE as the Road to WrestleMania continues to take shape, breaking down the most compelling emerging storylines, key rivalries, and superstars positioning themselves for the biggest stage of the year. Plus, we turn our attention...

This week on The NotBland Show, host DJ Bland is joined by David Wesolowski, owner and founder of DragRaceReference.com and IHRA stats expert. The two dive into the latest headlines surrounding the Daytona 500, break down what the return of Atlanta Dragway means for the drag racing community, and explore key storylines fans should be watching. If you love deep analysis backed by real data, this is...

On the Week 111 edition, The Not Bland Show welcomes NHRA Insider and NHRA on FOX announcer Brian Lohnes for an in-depth look at the upcoming 2026 NHRA season. We’ll break down the biggest storylines to watch, what fans can expect from FOX’s NHRA broadcast coverage, and what’s new for race fans this year. Brian also shares insight into the new VICE series Chasing Speed, along with a behind-the-sce...

On this Week 110 edition of The NotBland Show, WFO Radio host and NHRA announcer Joe Castello stops by The Not Bland Show to talk all things NHRA. We’ll preview the 2026 season, discuss what’s coming to NHRA TV, and catch up on the latest with Project Pontiac as Joe shares his vision and plans for 2026.

Scag Racing is expanding its footprint in Top Fuel. On this episode of The NotBland Show, we’re joined by Will Smith to discuss the formation of Scag Racing’s second Top Fuel team, representing Bluebird Turf, ahead of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Led by veteran crew chief Glen Huszar, the new Bluebird Turf team will work closely with the existing Scag Power Equipment program, in...

In this Week 108 edition of The NotBland Show, we sit down with Snowbird Outlaw Nationals winner Jason Harris to break down the preparation, mindset, and momentum behind his big win. Jason joins us to discuss what his team is doing as they chase the Elite Million Dollar Prize while the Drag Illustrated Winter Series rolls on at the U.S. Street Nationals (January 23–25, 2026).Plus, we dive into the...

Week 107 covers everything postseason fans crave. NFL Playoff matchups, College Football Playoff storylines, and the newest IHRA and NHRA updates—all in one fast-paced episode of The NotBland Show.

This week on the show, DJ sits down with Caleb Cox, General Manager of Cruz Pedregon Racing, for an inside look at the big changes happening at CPR and what fans can expect heading into the new season. From team moves to performance strategy, Caleb breaks it all down. Then we switch gears from horsepower to head-to-head matchups, as Caleb gives his take on the NFL landscape, dives into the NCAA br...