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In the groove

by sam smith

Our inside look of what is going on in the NHRA ,IMCA and all of the racing platforms we will discuss what we think about races we have gone and watched and also things we are seeing on TV and in the media

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Episodes

  1. Are performance Coaches real

    On this episode of In The Groove we talked with Jason from Caption Chair Coaching. Jason has been in the motor sports game for years. As a young track manager all the way up to working in Nascar. As he has made his way through life and different opportunities in his career, he has found a very…

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  2. Who is NHRA Top Fuel Driver Clay Millican

    On the episode we got to drive into the story of NHRA Top Fuel driver Clay Millican. Clays smile is one that holds a lot of different emotions, but still shines so bright. Although life has not always handed him the best deck of card he continues to live for the moments to share another great...

  3. No Brake Jake from Williston ND

    Jake has made a very good name for himself in the racing community. His hard work has him in the president role of his home town track The Williston Basin Speedway. Although he is not currently in this role he has had some opportunities to go and race down in AZ durning the ND off season. Jake's...

  4. NHRA Southern Nationals Top Fuel Winner!!!! Antron Brown : Matco Tools

    Lets try something new with NHRA's Antron Brown. AB got the final top fuel win in at the Southern Nationals this pass weekend. why not go live for the first time with a guy like Antron. We talk everything drag racing and personal life. Life lessons are always something that can be given when AB…

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  5. THE 20L DUSTY LAWSON

    On this episode, we got the chance to talk to a local ND driver. Dusty is 1 of the MBMS (MadBro Motorsports) driver. His family has a long history in the racing community that is very cool to see when they are at the track. From his grandpa to his kids there are many stories that I think we need…

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  6. LYLE BARNETT

    AFTER HAVING HIS FIRST 2 OUTINGS IN HIS NEW NHRA PROMOD LYLE BARNETT HAD TIME TO GIVE US A LITTLE RECAP. AS A ROOKIE THE CLASS HE OPENED HIS SEASON AT THE WORD DOOR SLAMMER RACE. WE DOVE RIGHT IN A TALKED ABOUT THE WORST CARR FIRE ANYONE HAD SEEN. FROM THE RADIAL TRACK TO THE NHRA YOU HAVE TO BE…

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  7. YOUNGSTERS HOLD THE FUTURE

    EVAN STENVOLD THE YOUNG CREW CHEIF DROPS A LITTLE INFORMATION ON THE SHAKE UP IN THE RANKS. HE IS ON THE SHOW WITH ANOTHER GREAT YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER IN OUR AREA TYLER HAGEN. TYLER IS THE OWNER OF THP AND DOING GREAT THINGS OUT OF THE GATE. AFTER MUCH TALK WE FIND OUT THAT EVAN HAS SET UP A PRETTY...

  8. Mr Drag Illustrated Wes Buck

    On this episode of in the groove we got the chance to speak to my biggest mentor. Wes Buck is the owner of a few well know companies in the racing industry. Drag Illustrated is a house hold name, with all the great information and content that is put out in each magazine. Talking with Wes is…

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  9. The Mattox racing team

    On season 2, Episode 1 we did things a little to kick off 2021. A Monday live feed was great way to kick are the new year and season. Keith Mattox and his family are from Ray, ND and have been in the racing community for some time. As we looked down the straight away over Keiths racing career, he...

  10. Smalls vs McFall

    On this episode of ITG (In The Groove) we brought back Larry "The Legend" McFall to keep the flow going. Our second guest is the known around the North Dakota area for his aggressive driving style over the years. The 75 Machine of Justing "smalls" Medler lets us have it from the word go. It…

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  11. THE TRAIN WRECK

    On this episode of in the groove, Isaac and I started a normal chat of what things have become with covid 19 and sports, as he starts his journey into basketball season. Our main guest of the 14H Reid Hansen joins in to talk a little racing and tell some good stories. Little did we know we would...

  12. WE ALL GET OUR NAME FROM SOMETHING

    Racing is not always hard work we do have some funny moments that happen. On this episode we bring on a friend from Dickinson ND that is not shy about being the center of the joke. The fun and games are not just pulled out in the shop and pits Luke is known to bust a few loops out on the track....

  13. ANGIE SMITH

    Have you ever thought about going 200 mile per hour on a motorcycle???? Angie Smith just punched her ticket as one of the few NHRA Pro stock motorcycle riders to go the distance. With all of the craziness in 2020 the Smith racing team got it done. Matt (Angie's husband) got the first camping…

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  14. THE LEGEND AND THE NEW GUY

    There are something you just can't make up. Larry McFall and Chad Hoff aka the Legend and the new guy, these 2 are like peanut better and jelly. Having the honor to have them in our back yard in the NoDak are is a treat to listen to. Larry tells the stories of getting his new partner in the...

  15. CE the queen of Media

    Episode 20 we got the chance to talk to a leader in the media industry. Some may say she is riding the coat tail of her NHRA Pro Stock driving sister Erica, I can tell you she has made a name for herself and it shows. Courtney is a hard working and down to earth person that will give it to you as...

  16. LAWSON KNOWS HIS HISTORY!!!!!!

    There is one thing that sets a racer from a life long pitman apart. Lindsay Lawson has been around the NoDak racing community since the mid 60's, sitting in stands with his family. Episode 19 take us to the pits and tells the true transformation the out racing of today has seen. Not only has...

  17. Get to know 405 photo

    We have all see the amazing photos Lou (405 photo's) has blessed us with other the years. The stories that are told through these pictures is like no other. from pictures to YouTube and all other social media platforms you will not miss a bit of what is going on. Lou dose all the media for...

  18. PUTTING THE SPOTLIGHT BACK ON THE STAR Ep17

    Oh my, this is a very fun episode. My co-pilot Chris aka Fluffy came on and let the create motor stretch its legs. Our special guest the 12s Isaac Sondrol fit right in and didn't take it lightly on the field. We all gave each other a little crap of some thing that we laugh about. While having…

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  19. Western Renegade Wingless sprints

    Ep 16. Not often in the first year of a new series you get a huge turn out. Myles dream came to the track and put on a great show. The wingless sprint car class was the talk of the off season. Not knowing this class would take off like it has I am looking forward to the up coming year. looking...

  20. Will you lock it in Ep 15

    Episode 15 is straight grass roots racing. Although you may have seen these people call over Facebook and even on tv they are still working hard like you and I. Having the chance to talk with 2 friends of mine makes for wild grudge race talk. Travis aka Black ops made a huge name for himself on…

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  21. Making Dirt Track Racing Fast Again Ep14

    On this episode we got the chance to talk to Chris aka Fluffy. Chris is one of the track prep guys here in minot that makes Dirt Track Racing Fast Again. We talk our predictions of what will happen on this night of racing during our big bash called "Motor Magic". The Debate of is circle track...

  22. The up and coming voice of drag racing

    Episode 13 we bring in the young guns. What is this sport going to sound like in the next few years. Here on in the groove we get the chance to talk with the new comer, the young gun Colton. A young fresh voice that has lots of soul and power. From Louisiana to Texas he has a voice that will…

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  23. Who is WFO Joe

    Episode 12 is a little different, talking with Joe C from WFO radio and podcast. We take a look inside who and what WFO is. Getting a deeper understanding of what it takes to get to a high level of radio and broadcasting. the story that are untold of life on the road, also with NHRA. As always...

  24. THE DOORS OF MOTORSPORTS ARE OPEN

    On this episode of In The Groove we got the chance to talk everything motorsports with the Monday Morning Racer. ON his birthday Lee give us the chance to pick his mind on the world of motor sports. From PDRA to Sprint cars, we chatted about what it takes to tell the stories and what stories we...

  25. We are making changes

    On this episode we talk about recharging our batteries. We took a few weeks off to get back to what the new normal is. Talking about the different types of racing and what we see has changed.

  26. AL TUCCI & THE LIMO GUY PART 2

    Episode 9 part 2 Having the pleasure to have my right hand man Scott with Limo guy at large(drag racing media, real pro-stock) was great within his its own place. The opportunity to bring both of these guys on at the same time made for space I don't even think the internet will have room for. AL...

  27. The limo guy at large and AL Tucci part 1

    Episode 9 part 1 have the pleasure to have my right hand man Scott with Limo guy at large(drag racing media, real pro-stock) was great within his its own place. The opportunity to bring both of these guys on at the same time made for space I don't even think the internet will have room for. AL…

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  28. Painting pictures with word

    On this episode of In The Groove we got the chance to talk with the Editor in Chief Nate from Drag Illustrated. Nate took the time of his day to give us first hand ideas of what it like telling the story we get to read. When cracking open a fresh magazine to pulling up the articles online the…

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  29. Episode 7 with Camrie & Marc || Caruso Family Racing

    After thing ended not as planned in 2019 for the Caruso team. 2020 got off to a very hot start. Marc and Camrie continue their strong family racing tradition and knock down so big wall in March 2020 at the DI World door slammer race. Not only was Alex Laughlin driving the car, Marc was felling…

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  30. A heart to heart with Bobby Bennett

    On this episode we got to talk to our boss, mentor and friend Bobby Bennett from Competition Plus. This is a very heart felt interview as Bobby opened up on his personal experience with COVID-19. We got the chance to slow things down and talk about the experience we all look forward to when we…

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  31. Wanted Larry Stonewall McFall *uncut*

    we got the chance to speak with Larry McFall a North Dakota legend. this is wild we touch on a few different topics but that's do to the fact that I like drag racing and Larry is a hard core dirt track guy. he had a few good point and great stories to tell.

  32. Ep 4 Talking with No Prep Kings (THEE) Elisa Noelle about 2020 season

    On this episode of in the groove we got to talk with no prep king event coordinator , Thee Elisa Noelle about what we can Expect for the upcoming race season

  33. The wheel man and slammin Sam talk racing

    We got the chance to get with our friend Kevin Rogers aka KR from KR promotion, KR fuel and RPM speedway to talk life racing and business

  34. 2 week stuck inside and this is getting crazy ep2

    With everything going on in the world today, more and more racing is getting taken away from us. There has been some thing that we can all cheer for but we just want to get back to the tracks. What will the outcome be, is there a end near to all this madness.

  35. lets get started. #1

    This is our intro podcast. This is a project that we are excited to be working on to bring the racers a different avenue other than just video. This is a way for us to express how we feel and what we are thinking about races and different event going on around the country.

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Our inside look of what is going on in the NHRA ,IMCA and all of the racing platforms we will discuss what we think about races we have gone and watched and also things we are seeing on TV and in the media

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sam smith

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