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Daily | Conversations
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DIRTRACKR Daily is dirt racing news, results, discussion, analytics. Sprint cars, late models, modifieds, you name it. From national series, to top local shows. Brought to you five days a week. DIRTRACKR Conversations feature longer form chats with the people who make the sport of dirt racing what it is.
Episodes
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Kerry Madsen and a half million dollar decision, plus the door is open after David Gravel's error | Daily 9-16-2026
David Gravel made a rare, unforced error on Monday night at El Paso County, and it's suddenly brought Buddy Kofoid very much into play for the World of Outlaws title conversation as we head into the home stretch. That today, plus a High Limit team makes a driver change to try and save their…
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Outlaws penalize trio of drivers, Spire gets serious, vital World 100 heats? | Daily 9-12-2026
A Saturday Daily show? Well, why not? It is World 100 and Tuscarora 50 race day, so let's do this. We'll talk Nick Hoffman's new deal with Spire Motorsports, and who might be in line to replace him. Plus the Outlaws penalize a trio of sprint car drivers, and of course we'll talk weekend racing,...
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Let's talk World 100! Plus Emerson Axsom's breakthrough, Tusky 50 looming | Daily 9-9-2026
A bunch of World 100 stuff for you today, as Eldora Speedway takes center stage this week with their September crown jewel. We'll talk through contenders, chassis and engines, and more. Plus winners from recent days and other events that should have your attention in the coming days.
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Starks v. Reutzel, Belleville dropped and people are mad, and more from the dirt racing weekend | Daily 9-6-2026
The World of Outlaws just cancelled a sprint car race six days before it was slated to happen, and a lot of folks are up in arms about it. We'll get into that, plus Rico has the weekend he needed while Trey Starks and Aaron Reutzel became best friends at Skagit. And we'll talk other weekend…
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1000 horsepower dirt late models, and we are growing ever closer to a sprint car tire war | Daily 9-3-2026
A public quest for a 1000 horsepower dirt late model engine left one builder feeling slighted, but do you really need that much steam, and how many cars out there are actually pushing those kind of numbers. That today, plus CJB names a second fill-in sprint car driver for the injured Brenham...
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I griped about it, and High Limit proved it works (Thanks Brad Sweet, Kyle Larson) | Daily 8-30-2026
We're probably going to hurt some feelings on the show today, but I want to update a gripe I had earlier this summer about sprint car racing. Something happened this weekend on this front that needs to addressed, so buckle up. Plus we'll talk a big win for Rico Abreu, dirt late model stuff…
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Longhorn players mum on BP32 car, drivers at risk with High Limit, late model team off tour | Daily 8-24-2026
I've got a few more details to share on that Longhorn chassis that Bobby Pierce drove this weekend. Also, Rico Abreu's title defense looks to be in serious jeopardy as the High Limit west coast swing continues, and there's another driver at risk with that series. We'll also talk a driver and team...
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Why is nobody talking about Bobby Pierce's race car this week? | Daily 8-21-2026
A busy show on this Friday, a lot to talk about including several notes from the High Limit show at Santa Maria as they begin their west coast swing. We'll also talk Bobby Pierce vs. Nick Hoffman and why Hoffman probably isn't the guy to tangle with, I'm also wondering why nobody is talking about...
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Is Jonathan Davenport better or worse this year? The numbers might surprise you... | Daily 8-19-2026
Jonathan Davenport and his Lance Landers-owned 49 team made a big decision for 2026, and that was to return to a pick and choose schedule again after chasing the Lucas title for a few years. Just on vibes, it's felt like he hasn't been the same Superman this year, but what do the numbers actually...
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Chaos and desperation at Knoxville, Kyle Larson's choice, update on Garrett Alberson | Daily 8-14-2026
Coming up we'll talk all things Knoxville Nationals as Hard Knox Friday looms for everyone not already locked into the feature or Saturday B-Main. I want to dive into the Ryan Timms situation, and we'll explain what happened during the chaos, and why we saw a crew member faceplant live on...
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Sheet metal was bent and words were said... Did both Kyle Larson and Ryan Timms become polarizing? | Daily 8-11-2026
It's been a wild few days in sprint car racing, and today we'll dive into this Kyle Larson vs. Ryan Timms situation, and why the flare-up will go away pretty quickly. I've also got some thoughts on the perception of Larson and if maybe we aren't seeing the opinion change on him a bit. Plus I've…
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Everything you need to know about NASCAR Drivers Buying Brent Marks' Team and Franchise | Daily 8-10-2026
Brent Marks has sold his sprint car team and High Limit franchise to a pair of NASCAR drivers, well, one current driver and one ex driver. The news hit the airwaves on Friday, and on this episode, we'll talk through the relevant details, what it means, and what's next for High Limit's franchise...
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Florence gets CRAZY, another engine/chassis swap, Timms in rare company | Daily 8-9-2026
It was chaos and pandemonium at the North South 100, and at the end it was a hometown hero in victory lane. Plus we'll talk 360 Knoxville Nationals and what if anything this win from Ryan Timms means for the the Knoxville Nationals next, the World of Outlaws at Pevely, including yet another big...
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Rocket Chassis is SO BACK | Daily 8-7-2026
Guys, I think Rocket chassis is back, and today on the show I'll tell you why I think that. Plus we'll talk North South 100 for the Lucas late models, 360 Knoxville Nationals, the World of Outlaws at Pevely and more.
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Knoxville Nationals, Brad Sweet, High Limit, World of Outlaws and more with Blake Anderson! | Daily 8-6-2026
Blake Anderson has been in the announcer's booth, on tour with the All Stars, and now behind the scenes at Skagit Speedway and he joins the show to talk Knoxville Nationals favorites, the Brad Sweet mystery, whether national tour guys have made the 360 Nationals unwinnable for locals, and why the...
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Aggression, retaliation, and if drivers are going to dish it out, they better be able to take it | Daily 8-3-2026
An aggressive, opportunistic move racing for a transfer? Or stepping over the line? On this edition of DIRTRACKR Daily presented by Horsepower Hydration I want to go back to last week and talk a bit about this Tanner English vs. Bobby Pierce situation, and if one or both of these guys involved...
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Late model drivers skipping $100k show, those sprint car changes go deeper than I thought | Daily 7-30-2026
A packed show for you today, as we'll talk World of Outlaws in PA and the Posse grabbing another win. Plus updates on the Tyler Courtney/Gio Scelzi race car changes stuff we hit on yesterday, a bunch of big dirt late model names are expected to not race this weekend at the USA Nationals, and much...
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New car owners, Sunshine's new parts, more on Brad Sweet, big wins for engine builder | Daily 7-29-2026
A High Limit driver has a new ownership situation, there is an update on Brad Sweet's status for the Knoxville Nationals and maybe beyond, plus we'll talk recent wins for Tyler Courtney and Gio Scelzi and a few tech things to point about their race cars.
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Paul Silva, Brad Sweet, and an odd situation around the Knoxville Nationals | Daily 7-27-2026
Brad Sweet's car has quietly disappeared from the Knoxville Nationals entry list, and nobody is saying why. Plus, Gio Scelzi snapped a 16-month winless streak with a $100,000 payday, Brandon Sheppard won his fourth PDC, and the High Limit championship just got blown wide open.
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No Tanner Holmes! Late model stars swap rides. Kasey Kahne back. Macedo's struggles, and more! | Daily 7-24-2026
Devin Moran is jumping into a completely different car for the Prairie Dirt Classic weekend, Tanner Holmes was dominating until one wrong move ended his night, Carson Macedo's numbers are suddenly trending the wrong direction, and Kasey Kahne is bringing his car back.
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Hunt the Front's chances, late model paint traded, Macedo's calculated risk | Daily 7-22-2026
Brandon Sheppard keeps stacking wins as the Prairie Dirt Classic looms, and a controversial slider at Cochran had an entire crowd booing the winner. Plus, Ryan Newman is about to make his World of Outlaws debut, Carson Macedo made a telling decision with the Ford engine, and a longtime engine...
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Frustrations boil over, Kyle Larson struggles, a shock winner, get well Bob! | Daily 7-16-2026
Brent Marks went from the bottom of the standings to winning everywhere, a local Ohio driver pulled off one of the most shocking Outlaw wins of the season, and Kyle Larson crashed out of the lead in a way you almost never see. Plus, a health scare hits the Pierce family, a driver gets fined for...
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Madness AGAIN at Port Royal, the villain is back, sprint car changes | Daily 7-13-2026
Aaron Reutzel's villain reputation resurfaces after a pointed victory lane comment sparks a fiery response from a rival car owner, and that's not even the wildest incident from the weekend. A controversial last-lap wreck at Port Royal Speedway has fans questioning whether a driver's explanation...
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Florida man targeted, a career breakthrough, a driver leaves, Rocket on top | Daily 7-10-2026
Brandon Sheppard just took the Lucas Oil championship lead after 17 straight top tens, and a sprint car driver's recent stats are so good they're hard to believe. Plus, a new chassis brand is about to claim its first major championship, a penalty on a High Limit regular at an Outlaw race sparked...
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A driver hiring I like, and a change I maybe don't... | Daily 7-8-2026
Two driver changes dropped in the last 24 hours — one looks like a smart pickup that could pay off quickly, and the other has me questioning whether the team pulled the trigger too soon. Plus, a Summer Nationals drought gets snapped after six years, and a last-lap pass for a USAC midget win that...
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An altercation, a sprint car hot streak, DQ-to-win, trouble in Ohio | Daily 7-2-2026
I went away on a summer break for a few days and all hell breaks loose while I'm gone. We got people getting DQ'd, fights breaking out, series making last minute track changes, and a sprint car driver in Central PA who is on one of the craziest runs we've seen in a while. We'll cover all of that...
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Is change needed in the way dirt racing handles business? | Daily 6-30-2026
Most top dirt racing drivers have never signed a contract in their careers, and a recent mid-season split is raising serious questions about whether handshake deals can survive at this level. Plus, a 15-year-old out of California is on a trajectory we haven't seen in a long time, and the people...
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Two big comebacks, things get testy, saying goodbye to a legend | Daily 6-28-2026
Anthony Macri returned to the seat after nearly three months away and drove like he'd never left, while Mansfield Speedway quietly proved a lot of doubters wrong with a completely transformed track surface. Plus, Bobby Pierce is chasing five wins in a row, the Lucas championship is suddenly...
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Is this the most dangerous man in sprint car racing? | Daily 6-26-2026
A driver with six championships somehow flew under the radar as a big-race threat — until a $100,000 win last weekend changed the conversation entirely. We make the case for who the most dangerous sprint car driver in the country really is, plus new details on the Troutman-GR Smith split and a...
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First big late model team split, old guys winning, Anthony Macri back? | Daily 6-24-2026
A top five World of Outlaws late model team just split up mid-season, and the rumblings about this one had been circulating for weeks before it became official. Plus, a fan-favorite sprint car driver may finally be returning to the seat after nearly three months on the sideline, and the old guys…
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I don't like it... Sprint car racing's biggest head-scratcher | Daily 6-22-2026
My biggest gripe across the sport of dirt racing, and really mostly focused on sprint car racing, is something that happens, or actually doesn't happen, at all of the sport's crown jewel events. I don't understand it, I don't like it, it happened this weekend at Huset's, it's already happened...
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Did you see the big dirt late model change this week? | Daily 6-19-2026
For 2026 late model speedweeks, we saw the World of Outlaws zag on years of cooperation and schedule a race weekend directly against the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series opener. The move drew mixed opinions at the time, and it split cars in Florida and forced teams to make early decisions on what...
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A decision to skirt rules 5 YEARS AGO continues to effect sprint car racing TODAY | Daily 6-17-2026
One illegal decision five years ago set off a chain reaction that reshuffled teams, drivers, and crew chiefs across sprint car racing, and the effects are still shaping championships today. We trace the full timeline, connect the dots you might have missed, and look ahead to the richest week in...
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Bobby Pierce has them, but not many others. So why? | Daily 6-15-2026
Bobby Pierce is dominating with a package that almost nobody else in dirt late model racing is running. I dug into who else is on them and why more teams haven't made the switch. Plus, Brent Marks finally won again, a young Outlaw driver is quietly having the best stretch of his career, and…
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Tanner Holmes breaks through for first sprint car national tour win | Daily 6-12-2026
He's been doubted, criticized, and counted out, but last night a polarizing young driver broke through on his birthday — and he did it the hard way from fifth. Meanwhile, the High Limit title race took another wild turn, a late model crossover event has everyone talking, and we've got Indiana...
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The Ford experiment continues, where were the High Rollers? | Daily 6-10-2026
Rico Abreu led every lap at Eagle while most of the High Limit regulars had a night to forget, and the championship standings look completely different this morning. We break down what went wrong for the favorites, why a familiar blue oval logo quietly appeared on a sprint car last night, and…
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You moved next to a RACE TRACK and you're upset about noise?! | Daily 6-8-2026
A single crash may have blown the World of Outlaws championship wide open, and a tiny Pennsylvania race track might be fighting for its survival against complaints from a neighbor. We cover it all, plus talk Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora, High Limit, and more.
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The speed is back, and it's not just the wrap that's different | Daily 6-5-2026
Brent Marks suddenly has the speed he's been missing all year. But outside of his sprint car's wrap, have things changed? We've got the answers, plus sprint car crew chief changes, early action at Eldora, and more.
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A frightening crash and quick reactions! | Daily 6-3-2026
A 13-year-old racer lost control, left the track, and landed upside down in a river — and the photos are unbelievable. Plus, Tanner Thorson did something you almost never see in racing, and Dream week at Eldora is here with 87 cars and one driver chasing history.
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Millions spent, car owners doing track prep, surprise paydays... It was a wild weekend at Mansfield! | Daily 5-31-2026
Mansfield Speedway's first big weekend drew packed crowds and six-figure paydays — but what happened on the track left drivers fuming and two rival chassis builders grabbing heavy equipment in the middle of the night. We break down the good, the bad, and why this $8 million gamble isn't done yet.
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We're drafting teams of sprint car drivers, but there's a catch... DIRTRACKR + Knoxville Nights | Daily 5-29-2026
We've joined up with the guys from Knoxville Nights to draft teams of sprint car drivers, but there are rules and some guys can't be taken. It's on you to decide who got the best team. Plus it was just a fun excuse to get together and talk racing.
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Will a sprint car bounty work + late model chassis changes | Daily 5-27-2026
Huset's Speedway is dangling a $100,000 bounty to lure High Limit drivers away from Super Dirt Cup — but will it actually work when the biggest names are already committed to Skagit? Plus, a Hall of Fame late model driver switches chassis brands, Ryan Gustin makes a surprising move, and Bobby...
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Missing more races, crown jewel favorite, a sneaky rise | Daily 5-24-2026
A sprint car driver is on an absolute tear that could rewrite the second half of the season, a 46-year-old fill-in keeps defying expectations, and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series championship standings look nothing like anyone predicted. We break down the hottest streak in dirt racing, a...
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Dirt racing stuff and thoughts on Kyle Busch | Daily 5-22-2026
David Gravel's $2,000 fine from the World of Outlaws reveals a deeper power struggle behind the scenes involving Huset's Speedway, streaming rights, and rival series leverage. Plus, Carson Macedo's title chase math, Spencer Bayston's pressure, sprint car ride changes, and remembering Kyle Busch.
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It was already a tough year, and now it's gotten worse | Daily 5-20-2026
It's a tale of two sprint car seasons: Brent Marks is searching for sponsors and speed after his deal with Fenton fell apart, while Aaron Reutzel can't stop winning and is pulling away in the High Limit championship.
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A surprise sprint car appears at Port Royal | Daily 5-17-2026
The Shark Racing 1A made a surprise return at Port Royal with a new driver nobody expected. Plus, Aaron Reutzel's incredible streak continues, Rico Abreu and Logan Schuchart split Eldora wins, and an emotional rookie victory that'll hit you right in the feels.
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The tires were CLEAN, but this all could have been AVOIDED... | Daily 5-15-2026
Logan Rumsey's confiscated tires passed the lab test — but his own car owner admitted he didn't even know the rules they were breaking. Plus, Aaron Reutzel is on a four-win tear, and the High Limit championship field should be worried.
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Bogucki OUT, Torgerson IN. Plus a strange David Gravel penalty situation. | Daily 5-12-2026
Another World of Outlaws rookie is out as Scott Bogucki loses his ride and Ashton Torgerson jumps into the 51. Plus a social media post raises questions about a possible points penalty for series leader David Gravel. We dig into the rulebook, the rookie shakeup, and more.
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"DROPPING OFF THE TOUR. It's one of the hardest decisions I think I've ever had to make..." | Daily 5-10-2026
Freddie Carpenter's dream of running Lucas Oil full time hits a financial wall, and his numbers reveal just how brutal the economics of national tour racing really are. Plus, Brandon Sheppard keeps rolling, Aaron Reutzel takes the High Limit points lead, and a Sunday dirt late model hot take.
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The win we thought might never come | Daily 5-9-2026
After 200+ World of Outlaws starts and a legendary motorsports career, Kasey Kahne finally breaks through with his first career Outlaw win — and it came in a ride many doubted he belonged in. Plus, a heat race incident at the Grove leads to a helmet swing, a disqualification, and some fiery words.
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DIRTRACKR Daily is dirt racing news, results, discussion, analytics. Sprint cars, late models, modifieds, you name it. From national series, to top local shows. Brought to you five days a week. DIRTRACKR Conversations feature longer form chats with the people who make the sport of dirt racing what it is.
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