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The Bench Racing Podcast
by Crane Racing LLC
Welcome to The Bench Racing Podcast presented by Derek Crane, Michael Olsen, and Beth Serzynski. Our show focuses on local racing in the great state of Wisconsin, Indiana, and beyond. We talk results, BS, and play trivial games.Thank you for joining us! Peace out girl scout!
Episodes
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DOTY nominations are in!!!
On this episode of the Bench Racing Podcast, we discuss our nominees for the Fan Vote portion of the Benchies. Michael can't make it, but we read off his nominees too. Short episode but wanted to get one off before 141 Speedway. Should Michael and Derek do a quick episode at 141 during the after...
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If you want to talk about it... We will too #Facebook Drama
On this episode of the Bench Racing Podcast, it's a barnburner... The flame may cancel us but heck... Tired of the Social Media comments of guys who are has beens or never was commenting on greatness. Also we recap the championship night and Wilmot Raceway's Fall Classic. Buckle up and enjoy or...
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Kenosha County Fair Recap
Thank you for tuning in. We hope you like our Kenosha County Recap episode and Michael's new game! Don't worry, Beth shows up late and drops some bombs lol Join us Sept 2nd at Hold My Beer Kenosha for our live audience episode. Free to join! 6:30p-9p. Hope to see you there!
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Biggest surprises of 2026
Michael and Derek record a "quick" 1h 44m episode. We talk about some of the biggest surprises of the 2026 season along with what makes the fair race special. No game, but catching up on results and bets. Beth should be back on the next episode Thanks for tuning in
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🅴 Who will ruin the win streaks? 🅴
🅴 Who will ruin the win streaks? 🅴 One of the most off the rails episodes we recorded in a while. Such a great episode. We talk about our weekends then smoothly transition into our main topic, who will ruin the win streaks? Beth has the game which was a slow barn burner. The next full episode...
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Recapping Tuesday's Car Load and WoO shows at Wilmot Raceway
Thanks for tuning into the latest episode of The Bench Racing Podcast! Beth, Derek, and Michael recap the Tuesday's car load night at Wilmot and recap the WoO show. Dont forget July 27th at Hold My Beer Kenosha, Live Audience episode. Doors open 630pm, 7p-9p free axe throwing, 7p-8p recording the...
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Now do you believe us about Colin Sivia?
Thanks for tuning in for the latest episode of the Bench Racing Podcast. On this episode we talk recap Wilmot Raceway from 6/27, make new bets on Wingless, and play a new game called "same, same, but different". Comment below your best driver combo July 27th Live Audience episode at Hold My Beer...
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The John Cole Interview!!! Plus Michael steps on it in the game LOL
On this episode of the Bench Racing Podcast, we have a guest JOHN COLE with us! Beth, Derek, and Michael interview John with fun questions. We also "clear the air" from last episode. We discuss the results from Wilmot Raceway, American Sprint Car Tour, and Wisconsin Wingless. Review and make new...
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What the heck is going on with the Street Stocks?
We are back! Sorry for the month of no new episodes. Noticed an issue with my mic (after recording). But we talk about: - Whats going on with the street stocks - Catching up - Who should be happy with their 2026 season so far - July 27th Live Audience show at Hold My Beer Kenosha - Special event…
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🅴 The haps over the weekend 5/9/2026 🅴
🅴 On this episode of the Bench Racing Podcast Beth, Derek, and Michael talk about what happened over the weekend at Wilmot Raceway, Sycamore Speedway, and Lawrenceburg Speedway. We review out bets and make new bets, Beth is winning... FOR NOW. and we play Beth's wavelength... and someone crashes...
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Beth's Crash Out and Some 2026 Wilmot Predictions
We are back! over a month off, but Beth, Derek, and Michael make their 2026 predictions for Wilmot Raceway. Who will be right and who will be most wrong? Also, we go passed Beth's bedtime and she gets feisty. Beth, Derek, and Michael also make their bets on the 604 winged cars at Wilmot Raceway…
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🅴 Our top 10 most iconic "cars" at Wilmot Raceway 🅴
Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Bench Racing Podcast. What a barn burner of an episode. We talk about the most iconic cars at Wilmot Raceway. Michael has a game "wavelength", will Beth win again? Keep listening to find out
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Fight Night at Midwest Racers
Thanks for tuning in as we have a barn burner for you! Joining Beth, Derek, and Michael is Matt VanderVere and we talk about all the drama at Midwest Racers Event. So much fun and more people are excited for the November Race!
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The BG Wood interview
Michael is out sick but unfortunately, the show must go on because we got BG Wood! We have a heat race length style show as Beth and Derek ask BG questions about his racing career! Hope you enjoy!
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The Sully Live Interview
Thanks for tuning into the bench racing podcast for a Facebook Live episode. Beth, Derek, and Michael interview Mike "Sully" Sullivan about his racing career and Chili Bowl 2026. Beth host the game "Rate It!"... One of Sully's favorites.
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Blake Kreuser interview PLUS winningest fender drivers at Wilmot Raceway 2020-2025
Another Barn Burner of an episode as we talk with Blake Kreuser about his racing career. Also discuss the winningest fender driver at Wilmot Raceway. We played a game and the results were NOT controversial at all. Thank you for tuning in and we hope you enjoy this episode of The Bench Racing...
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Michael's Dating Profile and some Chili Bowl chat... 🅴
🅴 WHAT. AN. EPISODE! So much going on. One topic that takes us almost half the episode to get too. What an episode though. Chili Bowl Recap, Michael's dating profile, Beth's phone ringing, Derek can't keep the show moving, and Beth was right about something. Its great and hope you enjoy. OH and…
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CJ & Tyler Malueg Interview
On this episode of the Bench Racing Podcast, we interview the 2025 Winged 604 Champion CJ Malueg and his crew chief and brother Tyler. Also discuss "Can Dirt Track Racing replace NASCAR in our lifetime?" Michael has a game ready for us and buckle up, because you won't believe how it ends! Thanks...
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The Benchie Awards at Sprecher Brewery!
On this episode of The Bench Racing Podcast is THE BENCHIE AWARDS! We had a live audience at Sprecher Brewery, thank you everyone for coming out. Sorry about the echo with the mics. Enjoy!
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Our thoughts on the 2026 Wilmot Raceway tentative schedule
On this episode of The Bench Racing Podcast, Michael and Derek talk about our thoughts on the 2026 Wilmot Raceway tentative schedule. Beth rolls in late and we discuss our thoughts on the Multi-Day Passes, Pit Stalls, and Memberships. Also, we talk about Wilmot Raceway's bump in purse for their...
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The Adam Taylor & Tim Cox interview
On this episode of The Bench Racing Podcast, we interview 2025 Wisconsin Wingless champion Adam Taylor and 2025 Wilmot Raceway Wilmot Wingless champion Tim Cox. Sorry again, we had so more tech issues... But was still a great episode. Hope you enjoy our random questions for 2 great champions of...
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The Bradon Mertes Interview
On this episode of The Bench Racing Podcast we talk with Brandon Mertes, the 2025 Street Stock Champion. We also rank our Top 10 Street Stock Drivers of all time and play a game Michael put together. Again we apologize for the sound issues during this episode. We hope you enjoy!
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The David McKellips & Chad Stouthamer Interview
A little different kind of episode on The Bench Racing Podcast. We have interviews with 2025 Bandit Champion Hot Wheels David McKellips and 2025 Lightning Sprint Champion Chad Stouthamer. We apologize for the sound issues we struggled with during this recording. But we hope you enjoy!
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The Impersonation Episode (video)
On this episode of The Bench Racing Podcast, we impersonate each other. Beth is Derek, Derek is Michael, and Michael is Beth. We were not sure how this episode would go (spoiler) pretty good. This is a video episode so you can see us. We tried keeping this as original as possible and edited out…
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Thoughts on Beaver Dam Raceway Closing and more...
Thanks for clicking on this episode of The Bench Racing Podcast. Beth, Derek, and Michael discuss: - Our weekends - Thoughts on BDR closing & Facebook comments - Winged 604 at Wilmot Raceway going to American Racer - Rate it! Picking 3 drivers from each Wilmot Raceway class and rating their…
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Was the Fall Classic Special Enough?
On this episode of the Bench Racing Podcast. Derek, Michael, and Beth talk about the Fall Classic, Driver of the Night, Worst Driver of the Nigh, Review our Bets, and have the final Bet score. Landon joined in with his opinion throughout the show as well. Finally Beth made a Game! Was pretty fun!
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10 Drivers who can go into the off season happy with their performance
Breaking news during our bets, so stick around until then! But on this episode of The Bench Racing Podcast, Beth, Derek, and Michael talk about: - Our weekend - What won our 2025 champions their championships - 10 Drivers who can go into the off season happy about their performance - Wilmot…
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BONUS After the Checkers
No holding back, bonus episode. Going to start making more of these. Let us know what you think
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Our Mount Rushmore's of Wilmot Raceway
Thanks for tuning into another episode of The Bench Racing Podcast. Michael and Derek do the best they can to stay on topic as Beth keeps trying to derail the conversation lol. Comment below if we missed any drivers on our Mount Rushmore.
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Live Audience show at Hold My Beer
Our 2nd time at Hold My Beer Kenosha for our live audience show of The Bench Racing Podcast. First year with mics, sorry for the poor quality. Topics included: - Drivers who haven't won a championship, but can they in the next few years - Modifieds, Bandits, and Wingless Championship weekend -...
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The Orth v. Kreuser Situation... Did Wilmot Raceway make the right call?
One of the most anticipated topics is on this episode of The Bench Racing Podcast. Michael and Derek... with Beth showing up late talk about: - Our week / weekends - Class of the Fair - The Orth v. Kreuser situation and did Wilmot Raceway make the right call / no call? - Driver of the Night...
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Car counts... Should we start to get worried?
On this episode of the Bench Racing Podcast. Beth, Derek, and Michael discuss: How was our weekends Our top picks for Kenosha County Fair Winners Car Count, should we start getting worried Made our bets for 8/13 Street Stocks Made our bets for 8/16 Lightning Sprints Game: Rate it! Dont forget we...
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What is this guy talking about?... The Outlaws were never on the track?
Thank you for tuning into another episode of The Bench Racing Podcast. On this episode we talk about: Recapping World of Outlaws at Wilmot Raceway Which series is better World of Outlaws or High Limit What are our opinions on the Larson vs Gravel Driver of the Night 7/28 & 8/2 Results from 7/28 &...
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Top 3 shock Wilmot Raceway Winners
Welcome back to the show after a week off. Its a heat race of an episode with just Derek and Beth. On this episode of the Bench Racing Podcast, we talk about: Series / Tracks posting DQ's on social media good or bad? Driver of the Night 7/12/25 Reviewing our Wingless bets 7/12 Making our bets on...
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Mid-Season Review for Wingless and Winged 604s
On this episode of the Bench Racing Podcast. We have Beth, Michael, and Derek talk Wilmot Racing. With the off weekend for the 4th we focus on the upcoming weekend at Wilmot Raceway with the World of Outlaws and more: - Each Wilmot class in 3 words - Mid-Season review with wingless and winged…
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Who can beat Adam Taylor? and were the bans good or bad?
Thank you for tuning into another episode of The Bench Racing Podcast. No Beth, so instead with Derek and Michael, we have Autumn. Enjoy the full episode! Who can beat Adam Taylor? The bans and situation that caused that Driver of the Nights (6/28 & 7/1) Reviewing our bets from 7/1 on the winged...
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Mid-Season Review on Lightning Sprints, Mods, Street Stocks, and Bandits
On this week's episode of The Bench Racing Podcast, we talk about: Wilmot's heatwave cancelation Mid-season review on Lightning Sprints, Modifieds, Street Stocks, and Bandits Make our bets on Lightning Sprints 6/28 Game Highside / Lowside Thanks for tuning in, and comment your thoughts and…
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Our top 3 car designs in each class
Another fun episode with Beth, Derek, and Michael as we talk about our thoughts on custom helmet designs and car designs. Also Michael hosted Jeopardy "Wilmot Edition". Outline What did we do this past weekend? Our thoughts on custom helmet paint jobs Our Top 3 car designs in each Wilmot Class...
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The Jake Dewitt Interview... and California vs Wisconsin
Welcome back to the Bench Racing Podcast. With an off weekend of racing at Wilmot Raceway. We had Jake (Big Papi, Cupcake, Dewy) Dewitt on with Michael and Derek. Outline Favorite Pro/Amateur drivers and why? The Jake Dewitt Interview Made our bets for 6/14 in the bandits class Which state has…
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3 Over Rated / 3 Under Rated things in 2025
On this episode of we talk about race day superstitions 3 over/under rated things review are bets from 5/30/25 results from 5/30/25 driver of the night (5/30/25) played "who am I?" track announcer edition Thank you for joining us as this was a great episode to record. If you want to hear some of...
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Our thoughts on the Wilmot Raceway Memberships
Thanks for tuning in with us for another Bench Racing Podcast episode. We talk about on this episode: - Fighting on the Track - Wilmot Raceway's Memberships - 5/24/2025 Wilmot Raceway Results - Driver of the Night - Review 5/24/25 bets and make new bets on 5/30/25 - What would you do if you...
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The Bench Racing Podcast | S3 E3
Like an early Christmas present, can't wait any longer! First episode with Beth, Derek, and Michael is now live wherever you get your podcasts from! Spotify | Apple Podcasts | iHeartRadio | YouTube | Amazon Music | Pocket Casts Season 3 Episode 3 "What is your race car driver ick?" "Top 5…
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The Bench Racing Podcast | S3 S1 | Wilmot Predictions
The Bench Racing Podcast | S3 S1 | Wilmot Predictions On this episode of The Bench Racing Podcast, we are talking Wilmot Raceway Predictions. With Michael, Brad, Beth We are talking everything Wilmot Raceway, Predictions, and everything in between. Of course we will get real with our opinions…
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The Bench Racing Podcast | S2 E27 | Tres Mehler
On this episode of The Bench Racing Podcast, we have here with Derek, is Tres Mehler. We are talking everything Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin Wingless, Steel Block Sprints, and everything in between. Of course we will get real with our opinions too. Check out our Spotify page for previous episodes...
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The Bench Racing Podcast | S2 E27 | Johnathan Keck
On this episode of The Bench Racing Podcast, we have here with Derek, is Johnathan Keck. We are talking everything Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin Wingless, West coast wingless sprints, and everything in between. Of course we will get real with our opinions too. Check out our Spotify page for previous...
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The Bench Racing Podcast | S2 E25 | The Benchie Awards
A very special night with a very official awards night on the Bench Racing Podcast with Derek Crane, Brandon Horswell, and Michael Olsen We have 3 category of awards: Up for Discussion (we have to persuade the room for our nominee), Statistical (numbers speak louder than words), and Fan Voted…
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The Bench Racing Podcast | S2 E24 | Garrett Eidsor
On this episode of The Bench Racing Podcast, we have here with Derek, is Garrett Eidsor. We are talking everything Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin Wingless, 604 Winged Sprints, and everything in between. Of course we will get real with our opinions too. Check out our Spotify page for previous episodes...
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The Bench Racing Podcast | S2 E23 | Tyler Kuxhouse & Clayton Rossmann
On this episode of The Bench Racing Podcast, we have here with Derek, is Tyler Kuxhouse, & Clayton Rossmann. We are talking everything Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin Wingless, Midwest Racer's Event, and everything in between. Of course we will get real with our opinions too. Check out our Spotify page...
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The Bench Racing Podcast | Bonus episode with Michael Sullivan
Bonus episode with Michael Sullivan
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The Bench Racing Podcast | S2 E22 | Terry Kiedrowski
On this episode of The Bench Racing Podcast, we have here with Derek, is Terry Kiedrowski. We are talking everything Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin Wingless, Modifieds, and everything in between. Of course we will get real with our opinions too. Check out our Spotify page for previous episodes...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Bench Racing Podcast presented by Derek Crane, Michael Olsen, and Beth Serzynski. Our show focuses on local racing in the great state of Wisconsin, Indiana, and beyond. We talk results, BS, and play trivial games.Thank you for joining us! Peace out girl scout!
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