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Horsepower Happenings

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Horsepower Happenings is the Great Lakes' Short Track Racing Authority. Former racers and current industry professionals, Zach Hiser and Rich Frantz lead the way in coverage of short track racing in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and the rest of the Midwest. Horsepower Happenings is the #1 Provider for Michigan Dirt Late Model and Sprint Car Coverage. Stay informed on some of the region's biggest events with Race Day Previews, Event Updates, and more on Facebook and Twitter. Begin each week with the latest news from the weekend during the Horsepower Happenings Podcast; new episodes every Monday at 9:00 pm ET.

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  1. S9E38 feat Tom Boorsma, Gary Did Ya Know, & Nick Ely

    We're catching up with feature winners from the summer we missed! This week, hear from Tom Boorsma, Limited Late Model winner at Berlin Raceway. Then, hear from Winston Speedway feature winner, Nick Ely. Finally, test your racing knowledge with Gary Lindahl's Did Ya Know.

  2. S9E37 feat Matthew Elsey, Jr, MadMax w/Chad Kemenah, & Brandon Thirlby

    This week, hear from Matthew Elsey, Jr., who won multiple events last weekend during Michigan Cup at Springport Mid-Michigan Speedway. Then, Max Stambaugh joins the show for the MadMax Moment; the guys talk to 2023 National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee, Chad Kemenah. Finally, Brandon Thirlby…

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  3. S9E36 feat Matt Mauer, Credentialed w/Koty Geyer, & Cody Goodwin

    Springport Mid-Michigan Speedway reopened over the weekend for Michigan Cup, and Matt Mauer made his way to Victory Lane! Credentialed w/Koty Geyer brings in fellow photographer, Kindall Lollar Maggert; and finally, Cody Goodwin found Mount Pleasant Speedway victory lane during the Kate Hutson…

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  4. S9E35 feat Chase Rosebrugh & Jerry Osterhouse

    After a dramatic Saturday night at the racetrack, Chase Rosebrugh grabbed his first career Outlaw Super Late Model Track Championship at Owosso Speedway. Then, hear from Jerry Osterhouse, who earned the Super Shoe win at Kalamazoo Speedway on Sunday!

  5. S9E34 feat Mason VanderVeen, Gary Did Ya Know, and Blake Childers

    Mason VanderVeen grabbed his first career win in 2025, and then backed it up with another win this season at Crystal Motor Speedway. This week, he talks about the success in the Late Model. Then, test your racing knowledge with Gary Lindahl's Did Ya Know Quiz! Finally, hear from "Mr. Owosso"...

  6. S9E33 feat David McManus, Max Stambaugh, and Blake Rowe

    This week, hear from Birch Run Speedway and Owosso Speedway track champion, David McManus! Then, the MadMax Moment takes a moment to interview the guy behind the segment. Finally, hear from Blake Rowe after he snaps a winless streak with CRA.

  7. S9E32 feat Nate Jones, Don Bennett, & Greyson Thompson

    This week, hear from Nate Jones, who grabbed a season-ending win at Tri City Motor Speedway on Friday night, and then competed in one of the most unique races in the state on Sunday. Plus, Don Bennett joins the program for Credentialed w/Koty Geyer. Finally, hear from 13-year-old Greyson Thompson...

  8. S9E31 feat Darin Naida & Andrew Bogart

    Darin Naida's first GLSS win came on Friday at Mansfield Speedway. Then, he backed it up with another trip to Victory Lane on Saturday night to sweep the weekend. Plus, Andrew Bogart grabbed the third win of his season on Saturday at Crystal Motor Speedway!

  9. Horsepower Happenings Podcast S9E30 feat Terry Senneker & Jack Dalman

    On Wednesday night, Terry Senneker made history by grabbing his SIXTH Kalamazoo Klash win in dramatic fashion. Then, hear from Jack Dalman after his first career feature win in IMCA Modifieds at Crystal Motor Speedway.

  10. S9E29 feat Dona Marcoullier, Gary Did Ya Know, & Dylan Stovall

    This week, we hear from inaugural Move over Michigan Dirt Late Model Series winner, Dona Marcoullier. Then, test your racing knowledge with Michigan Motorsports Hall of Famer, Gary Lindahl. Finally, hear from Dylan Stovall fresh off his $20K payday in the Big Ass Lakes 75 at Berlin Raceway.

  11. S9E28 feat Jeff Finley & MadMax Moment w Kevin Martens

    Jeff Finley is back on the program to talk about his latest passion project, the Move over Michigan Dirt Late Model Series. Then, Max Stambaugh is back on to talk with Kevin Martens.

  12. S9E27 feat Kyle Heintzelman, Credentialed w/ Michael McIntyre, & Katie Robinson

    His first career Modified win came on Friday at Corrigan Oil Speedway, so we talk to Kyle Heintzelman. Then, hear from the "jack-of-all trades", Michael McIntyre during Credentialed with Koty Geyer. Finally, hear from Katie Robinson after her fifth win of the season.

  13. S9E26 feat Connor Landis & Brody Hose

    Connor Landis had a full weekend of racing, one that included nearly doubling down during the Sunday Slugfest at Corrigan Oil Speedway. Then, hear from Body Hose, who won the IMCA Modified portion of the WoodTic at Merritt Speedway.

  14. S9E25 feat Jerry Pierman, Gary Did Ya Know, & Justin Ward

    This week, hear from five time feature winner in 2026, Jerry Pierman! Then, test your racing knowledge with Gary, Did Ya Know! Finally, three-time and defending Great Lakes Lighting Sprints Champion, Justin Ward previews the Ionia Fair Race!

  15. S9E24 feat Danielle Robinson, MadMax w/Mason Hannagan, Kody Johnson

    Fresh off the richest win of her career, Danielle Robinson makes her #HPHPodcast debut. Then, Mason Hannagan chats with Max Stambaugh during the MadMax Moment. Finally, Kody Johnson talks about his first career Super Late Model win Saturday night at Crystal Motor Speedway.

  16. S9E23 feat Korbyn Hasylett, Rand Thompson, Steve Needles

    Big weekend winner Korbyn Hayslett joins the show, plus Credentialed with Koty Geyer talks to Mick Schuler Award winner, Rand Thompson. Then, hear from Reveal the Hammer winner, Steve Needles

  17. S9E22 feat John King & Trevor Berry

    This week, hear from a pair of special event winners during the latest #HPHPodcast. John King grabbed a thrilling win in the Growler 100 from Whittemore Speedway on Saturday night. Simultaneously, Trevor Berry cashed in on over $10K dollars in the Go for Broke 150 at Owosso Speedway.

  18. S9E21 feat Nick Clemens & Jacob Sabaj

    Nick Clemens is one-for-one this season at Birch Run Speedway in the Modifieds! Then, hear from Jacob Sabaj who has won three of his five starts so far with the Great Lakes Lightning Sprints

  19. S9E20 feat Matthew Elsey, Jr, Donnie Ritter, and Gary Did Ya Know

    Matthew Elsey, Jr has been setting the standard in Compact/FWD competition for several seasons; now in 2026, he's taking on a new challenge. Then, hear from the new owner of Springport Mid-Michigan Speedway, Donnie Ritter. Finally, test your knowledge of Racing History with Gary Lindahl's Did Ya...

  20. S9E19 feat Rylee Knoll, Van Gurley, Jr & Kyle Crump

    Rylee Knoll is the winningest driver in Michigan right now with a fifth win from Saturday night at Merritt Speedway. Then, hear from Van Gurley, Jr during the MadMax Moment Presented by Williams Sealcoating & Paving. Finally, we talk to Kyle Crump after his win in the Joy Fair Memorial 100 on...

  21. S9E18 feat Dustin Daggett, Brian Bergakker, Chelse

    Hear from a pair of drivers who broke long winless streaks over the weekend. First, hear from Dustin Daggett, who put to bed an almost two-year winless streak with the Great Lakes Super Sprints. Then, Brian Bergakker is on to talk about his most recent win with the Reveal the Hammer Outlaw Super...

  22. S9E17 feat Mason Metzger & Nate Murphy

    Friday night was the primary night of racing in Michigan! Young Mason Metzger found Kalamazoo Speedway Victory Lane for the first time in his career on Friday night. Then, we hear from longtime Pro Stock competitor, Nate Murphy!

  23. S9E16 feat Ricky LaDuke, Gary Did Ya Know, Arlie Cooper, Jr

    In his first career start at Berlin Raceway and just his second ever start in a Modified, Ricky LaDuke found Victory Lane in the debut of the Michigan Modified Series. Then, test your racing knowledge with Gary Lindahl during Gary, Did Ya Know! Finally, hear from back-to-back winner with the…

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  24. S9E15 feat Colin Bozell, MadMax w Graham Huffman,

    Colin Bozell drove two different cars to victory lane over the weekend at two different race tracks! Plus, hear from GLSS Rookie driver, Graham Huffman. Finally, a word from Winston Speedway owner, Andrew Heykoop ahead of their season opener on Friday night!

  25. S9E14 feat Jeff Finley & TJ Barton

    The 4th Annual Bob Finley Memorial is Saturday at Owosso Speedway - hear from promoter Jeff Finley on what to expect and what's to come in the future. Plus, TJ Barton just kicked off the season as a winner at Silver Bullet Speedway.

  26. S9E13 feat Austin Hull

    Fresh off a season opening win at Berlin Raceway, we hear from defending track champion, Austin Hull!

  27. S9E12 feat Jernigan Racing, Gary Did Ya Know, & Tyler Roahrig

    Jernigan Racing features a mom and two daughters who race each other and the rest of the competition on short track Saturday nights! Then, test your racing knowledge with Gary Did Ya Know. Finally, hear from Tyler Roahrig after a weekend with an average finish of 1.5.

  28. S9E11 feat Michael Lynn & MadMax w Devon Dobie

    Over the weekend, Michael Lynn became the first winner of the 2026 season in the IMCA Stock Cars. We chat about the class, the potential, and how Saturday went. Then, during the MadMax Moment, we hear from Devon Dobie who opened the season as a winner in Tennessee.

  29. S9E10 feat Gabrielle Grigsby & Dan Redmond

    Northwest Ohio's Gabrielle Grigsby has announced her intentions to run the full Turn One CRA Pro Series in 2026; hear from the former Toledo Speedway regular. Then, Dan Redmond, General Manager of Winchester Speedway, talks about the great new events happening at the historic facility in central...

  30. S9E9 feat Tierra Hubbard, Tom Deery, & Gary Lindahl

    All across the country, legislation is being introduced to help protect motorsports facilities from being sued for "nuisance" complaints. In Michigan, that bill just recently passed the House. Tierra Hubbard and Tom Deery explain the whys and the hows. Then, as we wrap up Michigan Motorsports...

  31. S9E8 feat Avery Demland, Brett Mann, & Tanner Tallarico

    Tonight on the Horsepower Happenings podcast, hear from Avery Demland, fresh off her debut with the IHRA Stock Car Series. Then, Class of 2020 Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee, Brett Mann, joins us to celebrate history month! Finally, Tanner Tallarico is preparing for his rookie…

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  32. S9E7 feat Leo Pego, JohnBoy Hotchkiss, Gary Did Ya Know

    This week, hear from Class of 2008 Inductee into the Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame, Leo Pego! Plus, JohnBoy Hotchkiss prepares us for his upcoming season with the Tri State Sprints. Finally, test your racing knowledge with Gary Did Ya know!

  33. S9E6 feat Rusty Schlenk, MadMax w Zane DeVault, & Dennis Strickland

    On this episode of the #HPHPodcast, is the "Jackson Assassin" back? Rusty Schlenk talks about returning to Michigan. Then, hear from Zane DeVault as he talks about his new ride with fellow driver, Max Stambaugh. Finally, celebrate history month with Class of 2025 Hall of Famer, Dennis Stickland!

  34. S9E5 feat Jimmy Tucker, Jeff Bloom, Oliver Hilliard

    Tonight on a new Horsepower Happenings Podcast, we hear from CRA: regular Jimmy Tucker, plus Class of 2000 Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee, Jeff Bloom. Then, Oliver Hilliard talks about his racing down in Florida.

  35. S9E4 feat Keegan Sobilo & Bryce Bozell

    This week, hear from Kulwicki Driver Development Program semi-finalist, Keegan Sobilo, as he prepares to go all in on the 2026 season. Plus, Bryce Bozell talks about his 2025 championship and what's ahead in 2026.

  36. S9E3 feat Davey Hamilton, Jr, Kelsey Ivy, Gary Did Ya Know

    Hear from Open Wheel extraordinaire, Davy Hamilton, Jr, fresh off a win at New Smyrna Speedway. Then, test your racing knowledge with the Gary Did Ya Know quiz. Finally, Kelsey Ivy Mange is preparing for her final full-time season of racing.

  37. S9E2 feat Ryan Sutter & James Essex, MadMax w Kasey Jedrzejek

    Ryan Sutter of Montpelier Speedway (by The Milkman) is on the preview his season, including chatting about the Great Lakes Super Sprints and Northern Allstars Late Model Dirt Series. Then, Max Stambaugh returns with the MadMax Moment Presented by Williams Sealcoating & Paving, chatting with World...

  38. S9E1 feat Jeff Striegle & Rex Wheeler, and High School Racing Association Director Jon Eckelberg

    A brand new season of the Horsepower Happenings Podcast starts with a banger! Berlin Raceway's Jeff Striegle, and Owosso Speedway's Rex Wheeler are on to talk about their combined efforts for the Michigan Modified Series. Then, hear from Jonathan Eckelberg as he breaks down the High School Racing...

  39. S7E48 feat Danny Williams & Zeke McKenzie

    Williams Motorsports owner, Danny Williams is on to drop a bombshell driver announcement. Then, Zeke McKenzie talks January racing in Florida, including a big win from the weekend.

  40. S7E47 feat Darin Naida, Linda Bloom, Larry Curtiss, and Gary Did Ya Know

    Darin Naida talks to the boys about his historic run in Tulsa at the Chili Bowl, then Linda Bloom talks about the history of the MARC Times Racing News, Larry Curtiss chats about I-96 Speedway, AND Gary Lindahl tests your racing knowledge with Did Ya Know.

  41. S7E46 w MadMax Moment feat Craig Mintz

    Craig Mintz joins Max Stambaugh on the MadMax Moment to talk about Sprint Car Racing and the addition of Graham Huffman to the Mintz Motorsports driver roster.

  42. S7E45 feat Jared Owen

    Jared Owen joins Zach Hiser and Rich Frantz to talk all things 500 Sprint Car Tour and discusses some major changes to the Redbud 400 at Anderson Speedway.

  43. S7E44 feat Cap Henry

    Zach and Rich recap some of the top stories from around the industry. Then, Cap Henry is on to chat about his win at the Rumble in Fort Wayne, the upcoming Chili Bowl Nationals, and his successful 2025 season.

  44. S7E43 feat Larry Boos w Gary Did Ya Know

    This week we chat with Rumble in Ft Wayne promoter, Larry Boos ahead of the #Rumble27! Plus, test your racing knowledge with Gary Did Ya Know.

  45. S7E42 feat MadMax w Barry Marlow

    A full breakdown with opinions on the the finish of the Snowball Derby from 5 Flags Speedway, plus the MadMax Moment featuring GLSS Owner, Barry Marlow!

  46. S7E41 feat Trevor Berry

    Trevor Berry had a standout season that included collecting a Rifle at Winchester Speedway in his Modified. Now, for the first time ever, he's headed to 5 Flag Speedway.

  47. S7E40 feat Chloe Mazzagatti w Gary Did Ya Know

    Chloe Mazzagatti, at just 14 years old, has taken the midwest late model scene by storm. Hear her story and what this season was all about. Plus, test your racing knowledge with Gary, Did Ya Know!

  48. S7E39 feat Brian LeBaron

    Crystal Motor Speedway General Manager, Brian LeBaron talks about the change to IMCA Stock Cars, the decision to drop 4 Cylinders, and addition of Bombers.

  49. S7E38 feat Chad Bennett

    Zach and Rich break down national and regional headlines, then hear from 2025 Tri City Motor Speedway B-Modified Champion, Chad Bennett!

  50. S7E37 feat Josh Frye

    Josh Frye made history this season at Berlin Raceway. The Coopersville, MI native won TWO track championships in TWO divisions, at the same. track.

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Horsepower Happenings is the Great Lakes' Short Track Racing Authority. Former racers and current industry professionals, Zach Hiser and Rich Frantz lead the way in coverage of short track racing in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and the rest of the Midwest. Horsepower Happenings is the #1 Provider for Michigan Dirt Late Model and Sprint Car Coverage. Stay informed on some of the region's biggest events with Race Day Previews, Event Updates, and more on Facebook and Twitter. Begin each week with the latest news from the weekend during the Horsepower Happenings Podcast; new episodes every Monday at 9:00 pm ET.

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