Illiana Stock Car Radio

Just a couple weeks removed from his first MARS Racing Series win in the modifieds, Matthew Baker, joins Chris and Brian to talk all about it. Also get all caught up on all of the local action from Memorial Day Weekend and look forward to all kinds of local racing events.

Brian and Chris land Owner/Co-Promoter of The Midwest-based Mid American Sportsman Series, Tim Scrogham. Tim comes on the podcast full of spirit and unfiltered. Plenty of information on the series and a few side bar discussions. Follow Mid Am Series on all of the social media channels, and head over to midamracing.com for more information.

Brian drags Chris out of recovery from gallbladder surgery to talk racing. We get you all caught up on the Midwest race scene from the previous week where weather played a big role in Illinois Speedweek.

Chris and Brian ramble on about last week's happenings in the Chicagoland Racing world where Chase Osterhoff escapes a last lap heroic effort from Jason Feger, Grundy completed the Cabin Fever season opener, and weather moved in as features were set to run on Sunday afternoon for the Plymouth Mini Wedges.

Billy and Tammy come on to talk about the upcoming season at Shadyhill Speedway

This week we stay at Grundy (and Florida) and talk with Big Daddy John Starek, Trevor Starek, and Cindy Starek about the more extreme racing options on tap for this season - Trailer Racing, Figure 8 School Bus Racing, Night of Thrills and more.

Chris and Brian bring ISCR friend, Steve Bechtel, on to preview the upcoming 2026 Race season and all the Grundy County Fairgrounds has to offer. Super Late Models and their Six Pack Summer to Night of Thrills and the World Famous Bus Race, there is sure to be something for every race fan around.

Chris and Brian are back at it for more race season preview. This week they welcome Evan Eckhoff of Kankakee County Speedway. While still in training with Knippenberg Jr, Evan comes on to talk all things Kankakee for the upcoming race season. Super Late Models make their return to weekly racing, MARS and Hell Tour are back on the schedule, and Vintage cars make their appearance five Friday nights this summer.

Chris and Brian take the reins of ISCR and bring along Ryan Powell, part of the promotional group handling the South Bend and Plymouth Motor Speedways, to talk about the upcoming race season.

#IllianaSCR114 – All Good Things...As the 2025 Chicagoland racing season comes to a close, we’re wrapping things up with a loaded episode of Illiana Stock Car Radio.In this one, we:🏁 Recap Bahama Brackets weekend at Grundy County Speedway🏆 Highlight the 2025 local track champions✔️❌ Share our Hits & Misses from the racing season🎙️ And make a special announcement about the future of the podcastThanks for riding with us this season — you won’t want to miss this episode!📢 Follow us online:Instagram • Facebook • YouTube: @IllianaSCR

Illiana Stock Car Radio – Episode 113 features a thrilling conversation with Cameron Shidler, a powerhouse in the modified division at Shadyhill Speedway. Cameron joins us to share insights from recent heat race and feature wins, including back-to-back victories and his pursuit of a first modified championship this season. We dig into what motivates him, his journey, and what drives the excitement behind the wheel.We also pause for a heartfelt tribute as we preview the upcoming Ron Goodaker Memorial at Grundy County Speedway. Scheduled for Friday, July 18, 2025, this special night honors the memory of co-hosts Chris and Brian’s father. The tribute will include a 44-lap Super Late Model feature alongside a full program of Midwest Pavement Midget, Mid‑Am, Street Stock, Crown Vic, and more. We reflect on the event’s emotional significance, the community spirit, and what fans can expect.Tune in for a mix of adrenaline-packed race talk, personal stories from Cameron’s season at Shadyhill, and a heartfelt look at a memorial race that means so much to our team. It’s an episode packed with speed, soul, and the close-knit feeling that defines our racing family.Don’t forget to subscribe and follow to get notified of future episodes—full of driver interviews, track updates, and the inside scoop from Midwest asphalt and dirt racing. Follow Us:Instagram • Facebook • YouTube: @IllianaSCR

Join us on Episode 112 of Illiana Stock Car Radio as we build excitement around the upcoming Fan Appreciation Night at Shadyhill Speedway on June 28. This special event promises unforgettable fun for fans with exclusive perks, meet‑and‑greets, and one very unique entertainment feature—Pure Pro Wrestling!We’re honored to welcome a very special guest: Kyle McClure, the tour manager for Pure Pro Wrestling, joins us to explain how this exciting collaboration with Shadyhill Speedway came to life. Kyle shares behind‑the‑scenes stories of wrestler appearances, fan experiences, and what to expect when racing meets wrestling on June 28.After our interview with Kyle, we dive into a lively roundtable discussion about local racing support classes—from Hornets to Pure Stocks. Hosts Jeremy and Chris share their thoughts on why these grassroots divisions are crucial for developing young talent and how they help sustain our short‑track racing community. We unpack the significance of support‑class racing this season and give fans a fresh perspective on what to look out for.Whether you're a racing enthusiast, a wrestling fan, or just looking for a great time at Shadyhill Speedway, Episode 112 has something for everyone.Don’t forget to subscribe to stay updated on all things Chicagoland and Northern Indiana short‑track racing, plus special events like this one. If you know someone who enjoys both racing and wrestling—share this episode to help spread the word!Follow Us:Instagram • Facebook • YouTube: @IllianaSCR

In this jam-packed episode of Illiana Stock Car Radio, we’re bringing the heat from both sides of the state line! We welcome two major voices in the regional racing scene: Tony Eldridge, promoter of Plymouth Speedway, and John “Big Daddy” Starek, the man behind the scenes at Grundy County Speedway.Join us for an in-depth roundtable discussion where we break down what’s in store for the 2025 season at both tracks—big events, fresh updates, and what fans can expect when the green flag drops. Plus, we tackle one of the biggest challenges in short track racing today: how to bring more fans to the grandstands and keep the sport thriving.Whether you’re a diehard race fan or just looking to stay in the loop on the local stock car scene, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!While you listen, be sure to subscribe to get notified when we drop new episodes! Also, make sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube (@IllianaSCR)!

Get ready for the roar of engines and the thrill of high-speed action! In this episode, we preview the 2025 stock car racing season at Grundy County Speedway in Morris, IL — a legendary local track with a big announcement during the off season!We're joined by Steve Bechtel, promoter of the Speedway, who shares insider details about the upcoming race schedule and talks about what it means for Grundy to become an official NASCAR Home Track.Whether you're a diehard racing fan or new to the local scene, this episode gives you a front-row seat to all the excitement leading up to opening night!While you listen, be sure to subscribe to get notified when we drop new episodes! Also, make sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube (@IllianaSCR)!

This episode is the 2nd installment of our 2025 "Road to the Races" series where we preview all the local racing coming your way in Chicagoland! This week, the honorary, junior, deputy promoter of the Shadyhill Speedway, Brian Goodaker (a.k.a one of our hosts), steps up to preview the season!While you listen, be sure to subscribe to get notified when we drop new episodes! Also, make sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube (@IllianaSCR)!

This episode marks the beginning of our 2025 "Road to the Races" series where we preview all the local racing coming your way in Chicagoland! First up, is the Kankakee County Speedway and promotor Billy Knippenberg!While you listen, be sure to subscribe to get notified when we drop new episodes! Also, make sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube (@IllianaSCR)!

On this special episode, we take the show on the road to dig up some "fishin' stories" at the 9th Annual Chicagoland Racing Memorabilia and Collectables show! We've got 4 great interviews in this episode from the show, including longtime racer Roger Rubino! While you listen, be sure to subscribe to get notified when we drop new episodes! Also, make sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube (@IllianaSCR)!

The unofficial start to the 2025 Chicagoland racing season is here! That's right, it's time for the 9th annual Chicagoland Racing Memorabilia & Collectables show! on this episode, we welcome in Steve Bechtel to talk about the show and what to expect this year! While you listen, be sure to subscribe to get notified when we drop new episodes! Also, make sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube (@IllianaSCR)!

On this episode, we welcome first-time guest, Jay Freet! Jay is a fellow photographer, and is the official photographer of the Plymouth Motor Speedway. We learn about his history in racing and photography, and get the back story on is infamous "pocket glizzies"!While you listen, be sure to subscribe to get notified when we drop new episodes! Also, make sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube (@IllianaSCR)!

On this episode, we welcome in Preacher Dan Woodward, who passionately manages the concession stands at the Grundy County Speedway. Not only does he fill us in on everything food related going on at the Speedway, he tells us some great stories from his many years in the local racing family!While you listen, be sure to subscribe to get notified when we drop new episodes! Also, make sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube (@IllianaSCR)!

On this episode, we welcome back Travis Larson, virtually from his new home in North Carolina! Travis stops by to talk the 20th Annual Racer's Trade Show and Swap meet that the Larson family organized, which just so happens to be on tap for this weekend (February 22nd). We also give our thoughts on Daytona Speedweek! While you listen, be sure to subscribe to get notified when we drop new episodes! Also, make sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube (@IllianaSCR)!

We're waving the green flag on the 2025 race season! On the season premiere episode of the show, we welcome the newest full-time competitor on the Midwest Truck Series Schedule, local racer Clay Curts. He'll talk about his new opportunity and what we had on tap for 2025. We also highlight the latest schedule releases from the Kankakee County Speedway and Grundy County Speedway! While you listen, be sure to subscribe to get notified when we drop new episodes! Also, make sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube (@IllianaSCR)!

We're not done yet! On this episode, we do a final wrap up of 2024, including our thoughts on the Snowball Derby, Gateway Dirt Nationals, and the PRI Show! Also, we look ahead at some of the 2025 schedule announcements. While you listen, be sure to subscribe to get notified when we drop new episodes! Also, make sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube (@IllianaSCR)!

On this milestone episode, we recap and wrap up the 2024 Chicagoland racing season, look forward to 2025, and give out our #OnePositive for the 2024 race season! While you listen, be sure to subscribe to get notified when we drop new episodes! Also, make sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube (@IllianaSCR)!

On this episode, we welcome in the winner of the 63rd Bettenhausen Memorial 100, Stan Zolodz IV, and S4 Motorsports car owner Stan Zolodz, III. We recap the evening and get a glimpse of what it means to win the "big one". We also give out our #OnePositive for the week! While you listen, be sure to follow the show! Also, make sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube (@IllianaSCR)!

On this episode, we welcome first year race director at the Grundy County Speedway, Caleb Adrian to the show! We preview the Bettenhausen Memorial event coming up and look back on Caleb's first season as race director at the speedway. As always, we recap what's been going on around the short track scene and preview the events ahead. We also give out our #OnePositive for the week! While you listen, be sure to follow the show! Also, make sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube (@IllianaSCR)!

On this episode, we welcome Illinois Stock Car Hall of Fame Board member and former racer Jerry Clark back to the show. We talk about the recent Hall of Fame induction and what attractions the hall has to offer! As always, we recap what's been going on around the short track scene and preview the events ahead. We also give out our #OnePositive for the week! While you listen, be sure to follow the show! Also, make sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube (@IllianaSCR)!

On this episode, we welcome Cheryl Hryn to the show. Not only is Cheryl a competitor in the Mid-Am division at the Grundy County Speedway, she has been a long time ambassador for young fans and racers alike on the Chicagoland short track scene. We talk with her about her racing career, as well as everything she does to help get (and keep) the local kids involved in the sport we all love! As always, we recap what's been going on around the short track scene and preview the events ahead. We also give out our #OnePositive for the week! While you watch, be sure to like and subscribe to get notified when we drop new episodes! Also, make sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube (@IllianaSCR)!

This week, we revisit a common theme throughout the 2024 season; the resurgence of Enduro racing in Chicagoland. For that, we welcome in the most recent Enduro race winner at the Shadyhill Speedway, Cameron Maty! As always, we recap what's been going on around the short track scene and preview the events ahead. We also give out our #OnePositive for the week! While you watch, be sure to subscribe to the show! Also, make sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube (@IllianaSCR)!

After a busy 4th of July weekend of racing, we are back to reflect on the racing weekend that was around Chicagoland and Northern Indiana. We're also excited to welcome in Shadyhill Speedway's newest Late Model Feature winner, Jacob Kolwyck, to talk about his journey to victory lane. Finally, we take a look out the windshield to see what is around the corner on the local racing schedule. While you listen, please subscribe! Also, make sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube (@IllianaSCR)!

This week, Illiana Stock Car Radio becomes the "Sam and Cam Show" as we welcome in local Mini-Wedge racers Sam Banta and Camren Mccrudden. This is a "can't miss" interview that highlights the future of the Chicagoland and Northern Indiana racing scene! We also recap and preview the happenings at tracks across the region! While you listen, please subscribe! Also, make sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube (@IllianaSCR)!

This week on Illiana Stock Car Radio, we preview the upcoming Frank Welch Memorial race night at the Grundy County Speedway. We welcome in Super Late Model competitor at the speedway, Dave Gentile, jr. to talk about his racing career and the upcoming event. While you listen, make sure to subscribe to the show! Also, make sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube (@IllianaSCR)

This week, we turn our focus to the Last Lap event taking place at the South Bend Motor Speedway on May 24th and 25th. We welcome in longtime Michiana-area competitor Charlie Hanna to preview the emotional weekend. We also catch up on the happenings in the Chicagoland racing scene and preview the upcoming events. While you listen, be sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube (@IllianaSCR)!

On this episode, we preview the upcoming Richard Craven Memorial race at the Kankakee County Speedway. We welcome in Richard's son, Anthony, to talk about Richard's legacy in the Chicagoland short track racing scene. We also welcome in competitor Steven Brooks to talk about his race season so far and his feelings on competing in the upcoming Richard Craven Memorial. While you listen, be sure to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube (@IllianaSCR)!

Our final installment of season preview episodes culminates with our preview of the 2024 season at the Shadyhill Speedway! We welcome in Billy Alger and Tammy Hunt from the speedway to talk about what racers and fans can expect this season! While you listen, be sure to subscribe, rate, review!! You can check out the video version on our YouTube page, and find us on Facebook and Instagram (@IllianaSCR).

Our 3rd installment of season preview episodes turns our attention to the Grundy County Speedway. We welcome in promoter Steve Bechtel to preview one of the most ambitious local racing schedules we've seen in some time! While you listen, be sure to subscribe, rate, review!! You can check out the video version on our YouTube page, and find us on Facebook and Instagram (@IllianaSCR).

This episode continues our series of track previews for the 2024 season. This week, we welcome back Tony Eldridge, promoter of the Plymouth Motor Speedway and South Bend Motor Speedway to give us the scoop on what we can expect at both facilities this year! While you listen, be sure to subscribe, rate, review!! You can check out the video version on our YouTube page, and find us on Facebook and Instagram (@IllianaSCR).

This week's episode started our 2024 series of season preview episodes of our local race tracks. First up, we welcome back Billy Knippenberg, Jr of the Kankakee County Speedway to give us the DIRT on the upcoming season. While you listen, be sure to subscribe, rate, review and all that good stuff to the show! You can check out the video version on our YouTube page, and find us on Facebook and Instagram.

This week's episode was recorded on location at the 8th Annual Chicagoland Racing Memorabilia and Collectibles Show in Peotone, Il. We were challenged to find some local legends while at the show to get some of their "fishing stories" about their time on the race track. We accepted the challenge and had a chance to talk with Kyle Harvey, Woody Pool, as well as Jerry Clark and Earl Clement from the Illinois Stock Car Hall of Fame. Did we meet the challenge? Let us know! If you like what you hear, make sure to like and subscribe to the show! You can find the video version of this episode on YouTube (@IllianaSCR). Also, be sure to find us on Facebook and Instagram!

On this episode, the guys return along with one of the organizers (and frequent flyer on the show) of the Chicagoland Racing Memorabilia and Collectibles show, Steve Bechtel. We preview the show coming up on March 17th, and discuss what makes it a "must attend" for Chicagoland racers and fans. in the 2nd segment, the guys weigh in on the newly announced "Last Lap" event for the South Bend Motor Speedway. If you like what you see, make sure to like and subscribe to the show! You can find the video version of this episode on YouTube (@IllianaSCR). Also, be sure to find us on Facebook and Instagram!

The Podcast goes "dirty" once again, as we welcome in the Shadyhill pit pals: Bob Swartz and the "Hebron Hustler" Jake Straka. We dive into their racing backgrounds and how they got to be the pit pals of Shadyhill Speedway! While you listen, be sure to head over and find us @IllianaSCR on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube!

On this episode, we welcome in former Grundy County Speedway Pure Stock champion, Street Stock, and now Mid-Am competitor, Cameron Preisler! We discuss his career timeline from the beginning to present and the connections he's made along the way While you listen, be sure to head over and find us @IllianaSCR on Facebook and YouTube!

We're back for an all new season of Illiana Stock Car Radio here in 2024! On this episode, we welcome in local dirt racer Brad DeYoung (and a couple cameos along the way) from balmy Florida (yea, we're jealous) to talk about the Winter Nationals, his 2023 season, and what to expect from them in 2024! We also highlight some recent schedule announcements as well as a big one regarding Super Late Model racing in the upper midwest! While you listen, be sure to head over and find us @IllianaSCR on Facebook and YouTube!

In one final show for 2023, Jeremy, Chris, and Brian come together to review their trip to the Performance Racing Industry Trade show. Also, we discuss the events that are slowly shaping the 2024 local race season! While you listen, be sure to head over and find us @IllianaSCR on Facebook and YouTube!

We make our long awaited return to the airwaves, but where did the race season go? Jeremy, Chris, and Brian come together to give you an update and recap to our 2023. Also, in the spirit of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, the guys share what they were thankful for this race season! While you listen, be sure to head over and find us @IllianaSCR on Facebook and YouTube

On an all new episode, we welcome in TJ, Travis, and Hedy Larson. We talk about their season to date at the Shadyhill Speedway, as well as get to know a little about their racing pasts. We also bring back our #OnePositive segment as well as "fall out of the seat" with the family and ask some non-racing related questions. This truly is a case of a family that races together, stays together! We hope you enjoy the show! Find the video version on YouTube!  Just search @IllianaSCR to find us!  While you're at it, find us on Facebook and Instagram at the same handle (@IllianaSCR)!

On this episode, we return from a semi-summer vacation to give our top moments so far for the 2023 Chicagoland Racing season as we enter the home stretch of the year. We also dust off our #OnePostive segment where we look to spread some positivity on the short track racing scene. Lastly, we introduce our new "falling out of the seat" segment in which we rapid fire questions not racing related to try out for future guests. Find the video version on YouTube!  Just search @IllianaSCR to find us!  While you're at it, find us on Facebook and Instagram at the same handle (@IllianaSCR)!

On this episode, we catch up with the promotor of the South Bend Motor Speedway and the Plymouth Motor Speedway, Tony Eldridge. Tony gives us an update on how the season has gone so far at each track and what's still on tap for the remainder of the season. There's a lot going on this season at both tracks, so make sure to check them out on the web as well as on Facebook! Find the video version on YouTube!  Just search @IllianaSCR to find us!  While you're at it, find us on Facebook and Instagram at the same handle (@IllianaSCR)! South Bend Motor Speedway: https://racesouthbendmotorspeedway.com/ Plymouth Motor Speedway: https://plymouthmotorspeedway.com/

On this episode, we continue to preview the season at our local race tracks! This time, we focus in on Shadyhill Speedway, with the owners/promoters of the speedway, Billy Alger and Tammy Hunt. They stop by to chat about what fans and drivers can expect at the speedway in 2023. Find the video version on YouTube!  Just search @IllianaSCR to find us!  While you're at it, find us on Facebook and Instagram at the same handle (@IllianaSCR)!

On this episode, we continue to preview the season at our local race tracks! This time, we focus in on Grundy County Speedway, with promoter and frequent flyer on the show, Steve Bechtel. Steve gets us revved up for the diverse schedule taking place at the speedway in 2023! While you watch, be sure to like and subscribe to our YouTube page to get notified when we drop all new episodes! We’re looking forward to the season and hopefully you are too! Find the video version on YouTube!  Just search @IllianaSCR to find us!  While you're at it, find us on Facebook and Instagram at the same handle (@IllianaSCR)!