Episode 178 - "The Flying Zero" Steve Irwin

For this episode we are joined by Steve Irwin of Flying Zero Racing. He is the driver of the #0 non-winged sprint car out of Fenton, Michigan! The flying zero number and how that came to be a thing, years ago.Spending some time in NASCAR, a slight break, and return to sprint cars.The feeling of being a non-winged sprint car guy in Michigan.The rejuvenation of Butler Speedway. USAC making an appearance in 2025!His retirement plan 😉Through the years, what has changed most in sprint car racing? Parts/technical side of things.Some of his favorite establishments up his way. Lucky's Steakhouse, Beale Street BBQ Big diner guy!Casey's pizza late night memories (Ends around 56:00 minute mark)Stoking the FireWashed out here in the MidwestT-Mac goes WoO Late Model racingUSAC ISW at the Dirt Track at IMS - race your way in/stipulations for the event in July.Tony Stewart Racing ditches Ford Performance for his WoO sprint car program w/ Donny Schatz. Jacob Allen stepping away from driving to focus on family.Kody Swanson gunning for his 9th USAC Silver Crown championship this season.Social media of the week: Zeb Wise, Ashton Winger, Danny Dietrich"The Draft"(Ends around 1:15:00 minute mark)Feature FinishIncludes 2 weeks of results.WoO sprint cars @ Lawton Speedway High Limit Racing @ Central AZ RacewayNippy 50Ultimate Sprint Car Series @ Ocean Speedway and Merced SpeedwayPOWRi 410 Outlaw sprint cars at Texas Motor SpeedwayFlorence Speedway - Spring 50Placerville Speedway - Points Race #3USAC/CRA sprint cars @ Perris Auto SpeedwayPetaluma Speedway season openerUnited Sprint Car Series 360 winged sprint cars @ Carolina Speedway & Cherokee SpeedwayHunt the Front - Bama Bash @ Talladega Short Track(Ends around 1:25:00 minute mark)The SmokeCharlie kicks off his bach week with tacos 🌮Crab nachosFlashback to Salisbury steak meal... Route 65 Tavern brunch 🍳A date with Red Baron Jimmy Gao's 🥡breakfast pizzaMa T 888 disappointment for us bothA stop at the Decker TavernChorizo sandwichWings & Rings 🐔Pot roast sandwichDoc's disappointment Mi Jalisco