EP 101 Art Golden: 83 Years of Dirt Track Racing History

Send us Fan MailThis week on the Built2 Media Podcast, we spend most of the night with a man who has been part of the backbone of Midwest dirt track racing for generations — Art Golden.At 83 years old, Art has seen it all. From the evolution of race cars and racing parts to the ever-changing costs of the sport, he's been there through it all. More importantly, he's been the guy racers have relied on when they needed help the most.Art shares incredible stories from decades at the racetrack, discusses how racing has changed over the years, and gives his perspective on what it takes to keep racers competing season after season. If you've spent any time around Midwest dirt track racing, chances are you've heard the name Art Golden.One quote from Art perfectly sums up his passion for the sport:"When I die, I'm going to have my ashes spread on the track so I can get in their face one more time."We also put Art through our famous Two-Minute Questions segment and hear even more stories from one of racing's most respected figures.In addition to our conversation with Art, we break down several major announcements from Rice Lake Speedway, including:🏁 2026 Weekly Racing Purse Increases• Modifieds: $600 to win, $85 to start• Super Stocks: $500 to win• Midwest Mods: $400 to win• Street Stocks: $300 to win• Pure Stocks: $200 to win🏁 New $5,000 Weekly Racer Point Fund🏁 Rice Lake Speedway Hall of Fame Class• Mike Anderson• Steve Laursen• Bob Ellis• Mitch Hansen• Wild Hawgs• Brad Kuchera• Mike Kuchera• Craig AndersonThis episode is about more than racing. It's about the people who built the sport, supported racers for decades, and helped create the racing community we know today.This Episode brought to by - Red Cedar  Speedway At QualityFreightRate.com, we make freight shipping simple and affordable. Our expert team secures the best rates in the market while ensuring on-time delivery, clear communication, and dependable service from pickup to final destination. Support the show