The Layover Flag

On this episode of The Layover Flag, Jed and Hayden discuss the Outside Groove Show in Knoxville, Hayden's selection into the 'DRT Dream Ride' final 8, and recap the last weeks worth of racing. 01:50 - Blessed, Thankful, and Having Fun05:10 - A Recap of our Last Week14:20 - Things From Around the Region and Country  21:30 - Cardwell Talks about the DRT Ride Opportunity 28:00 - Speedweeks Recap (so far)30:20 - Hot Topics41:20 - NASCAR Recap55:45 - Plans for the Next 2 Weeks 57:15 - Next Guest Preview59:15 - Thank You’s

In this episode, Jed Emert and Hayden Cardwell start getting back in the swing of things as the 2026 racing season is officially here. The guys make their predictions for the racing season and chat it up while watching the first 'Duel' at Daytona. 01:50 - Blessed, Thankful, and Having Fun02:00 - Hayden’s Trip to Florida 14:00 - Notes from Early Portion of Speedweeks 26:00 - Thoughts and Picks for the Year52:45 - Plans for the Next 2 Weeks 55:50 - Thank You’s

In this episode, Jed Emert and Hayden Cardwell catch up on things from the 2025 offseason and work to get back into the swing of things. 

In this week's episode, Jed and Hayden are joined by special guest, Pierce McCarter. Pierce reflects on his racing career and discuss his struggles with alcohol and addiction. 01:50 - Blessed, Thankful, and Having Fun04:00 - Our Weekend Recap34:00 - Quick Recap on Some Noteworthy News36:30 - Pierce McCarter- 01:22:30 - Life Struggles and Alcohol- 01:56:30 - 411 Motor Speedway- 02:12:45 - Quick Hitting Questions 01:37:00 - Thank You’s

This week, short episode as the guys recap their Labor Day weekend of racing and preview the upcoming World 100 at Eldora. 01:20 - Blessed, Thankful, and Having Fun03:00 - Our Weekend Recap29:20 - Recap from around Racing and East TN48:00 - NASCAR Recap51:30 - Thank You’s

On this episode of The Layover Flag presented by Precision Welding and Fabrication, the guys talk about Jake returning to Victory Lane at Smoky Mountain. Then, Hayden and Jed talk about their journey to the Street Stock Nationals at Whynot Motorsports Park in Whynot, Mississippi. 01:25 - Blessed, Thankful, and Having Fun01:35 - Story Time with Jed03:30 - Our Weekend Recap (Jake’s a Winner!)14:30 - Whynot Recap (Street Stock Nationals)52:15 - Recap from Around East TN & the Country01:04:45 - NASCAR Recap01:09:40 - Our Weekend Plans01:13:30 - Thank You’s

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!This week, Dylan Barrow from Melbourne, Australia joins the podcast to talk about this racing career in Australia and his time in the United States. Dylan is currently driving the Warrior Chassis House car in select races in the South.The guys reflect on wins by Hayden and Jed over the weekend. During the show, we learn about some new Australian terminology and share a lot of laughs. 01:30 - Blessed, Thankful, and Having Fun01:50 - We Got A Sponsor! Precision Welding and Fabrication03:10 - Our Weekend Recap28:00 - “The Scandinavian Flick”36:20 - Recap from Around East TN & the Country01:00:00 - Dylan Barrow 01:53:10 - NASCAR Recap02:00:00 - Our Weekend Plans02:02:20 - Thank You’s

This week, the guys talk about Hayden's $12,000 win at Wartburg Speedway! Jed comes up just short with a 3rd place finish, and Jake talks about playing 'crew guy' for the night. The guys chat about the massive crowd at Smoky Mountain Speedway for their 'Big Rig' race and other happenings around the world of racing!01:10 - Blessed, Thankful, and Having Fun01:45 - Our Wartburg Weekend Recap33:00 - Final Thoughts on Wartburg46:00 - Truckin’ Around the Mountain57:20 - Random News and Notes01:06:20 - Fan Topics01:19:00 - NASCAR Recap01:27:20 - Our Weekend Plans01:28:35 - Thank You’s

It was a good weekend of racing for the guys of the podcast…..Sorta…Hayden parks it in Victory Lane, Jed has a near miss, and Jake reflects on his bullseye on a yuke tire. This week, the guys reflect on their eventful weekends. Jed rants about 'playoffs' in racing. 01:20 - Blessed and Thankful02:40 - Our Weekend Recap17:20 - Random Thoughts and Notes32:00 - ‘Playoff’ Points Formats40:00 - NASCAR Recap52:20 - Our Weekend Plans59:30 - Thank You’s

This week, Mike Nuchols rejoins the podcast with Jed, Jake, and Hayden. The guys discuss some topics suggested by folks from Facebook. From rainouts to Waffle House, the guys cover a lot!01:50 - Blessed and Thankful03:45 - What We’ve Been Up To 13:30 - Listener Hot Topics14:00 - Rainouts34:50 - Weekly Racing47:00 - Advice for New Racers01:08:15 - Waffle House01:25:00 - NASCAR Picks01:28:30 - Our Weekend Plans

This week the guys (Hayden, Jake and Jed) recap the 4th of July weekend of racing, including a wild scene from Senoia Raceway in Georgia. Jed questions the 'stop/blend' rule in dirt racing. 1:40 - Recap of the guys' weekend6:45 - Racing News and Recap12:15 - Hunt the Front and WWE at Senoia43:00 - 'Make a call'53:00 - Crowds58:00 - NASCAR01:03:35 - Weekend Plans01:07:10 - Birthdays01:08:40 - 'Thank You'

Welcome back to the Layover Flag podcast! After a 3 year hiatus, the podcast is back in action. Two new people add their names to the list of 'co-hosts', as Hayden Cardwell and Jake Whitehead join the show. For the first episode back, the guys just 'shoot-the-bull' on some hot topics, and Jed gets on his soapbox about racers should RACE. 

Layover Podcast Season 2 Episode #707:30 - What Have The Guys Been Up To?13:35 - Just Talkin’ #MakeHeatRacingGreatAgain47:50 - Driver Changes for 202353:00 - Random Notes & Mount Rushmore 01:17:30 - NASCAR News 01:43:30 - Plans for the next 2 weeks

Smoky Mountain Speedway and Double Down Motorsports owner, Roger Sellers, stops by the show to talk about his racing operations. The guys discuss streaming and the ins and outs of Roger's businesses. 03:00 - What Have The Guys Been Up To?09:30 - Roger Sellers01:04:45 - Plans for the Next 2 Weeks 01:08:55 - Thank You’s 

An episode that we forgot we recorded! Way back in May, the guys recorded this episode to discuss some hot topics on their minds. On some topics, their opinions have stayed the same since the recording. On others, their opinions have changed...check it out and let us know what you agree/disagree with!02:00 - What Have The Guys Been Up To?12:40 - Racing News and Notes18:40 - Hot Topics in Racing  01:19:00 - NASCAR notes01:27:00 - Plans for the Next 2 Weeks 01:29:20 - Thank You’s 

The guys discuss the week of racing and enjoy a drink at the Michael Waltrip Brewing Company in downtown Bristol, VA/TN. Jensen Ford joins the show during the Bristol Dirt Nationals week!02:45 - What Have The Guys Been Up To?07:10 - Racing News and Notes15:20 - NASCAR News28:15 - NASCAR Picks32:20 - Jensen Ford 01:15:30 - Birthdays!01:18:55 - Plans for the Next 2 Weeks 01:20:50 - Thank You’s 

This week, the guys look back at the beautiful racing weather and the bad racing weather for 2 of East TN's top tracks. NASCAR continues to be trending in the right direction with good racing and new winners. And the full blown racing season is right around the corner!02:00 - What Have The Guys Been Up To?05:30 - Racing News and Notes20:00 - NASCAR News25:00 - Bowman the new ‘Closer’?33:30 - NASCAR Picks35:00 - Upcoming Events 36:50 - Birthdays!38:45 - Plans for the Next 2 Weeks 41:15 - Thank You’s 

The guys are back to talk about the start of the NASCAR season and Jed goes on another rant haha!03:00 - What Have The Guys Been Up To?10:30 - Random Notes and Thoughts21:55 - NASCAR Thoughts 23:30 - FOX TV Coverage 50:00 - NASCAR Picks 55:00 - Birthdays!01:00:00 - Plans for the Next 2 Weeks 01:03:10 - Thank You’s 

Nik and Jed are back again to talk the random racing talk! The guys make their championship predictions and talk about The Clash, The Duels, and The Daytona 500. 11:30 - Random Notes and Thoughts30:00 - Only Fans to Fund Your Racing?!?36:30 - Championship Picks 53:55 - Thank You’s 

Layover Podcast Episode #29 (PRI Episode)03:30 - Hudson O’Neal 05:55 - Billy Branch 08:05 - Addison Cardwell 14:25 - Camaron Marlar 17:00 - Michael Nuchols20:20 - Tyler Speer25:10 - Ryan Martino 27:25 - Bridget Burgess29:30 - Preston Folkestad33:45 - Booger Brooks 36:30 - Zach Milbee38:55 - Tyler Riggs40:55 - Jonathan Joiner 43:30 - Jesse Enterkin45:35 - Joseph Joiner 48:00 - Joshua Joiner 50:40 - Michael Chilton 52:05 - Manny Falcon55:35 - Chris Ferguson 59:00 - Lenny Batycki 

Layover Podcast Episode #28 (Monday after Thanksgiving)02:15 - Random Notes and Thoughts04:15 - Fan Question09:45 - Reviewing our Weekends23:30 - Racing News and Notes49:30 - Upcoming Races56:30 - This Week’s Birthdays59:15 - Our Plans the Next 2 Weeks

This week, Nik and Jed talk about the NASCAR season and review the year that was. Quin Houff stops by and joins the show!02:50 - Random Notes and Thoughts16:35 - Reviewing our Weekends17:30- Racing News and Notes21:15 - Setting the Record Straight 30:50 - NASCAR’s Season Comes to a Close; Debating the Future01:33:30 - Upcoming Races01:35:30 - This Week’s Birthdays01:37:50 - Our Plans the Next 2 Weeks01:38:50 - Thank You’s01:40:40 - Quin Houff’s Winning Record 

Chris Corum joins the show this week to talk about his career and life in racing. Jed and Nik make their picks for the NASCAR champion and get you ready for the season finale. 04:10 - Reviewing our Weekends08:00- Racing News and Notes25:10- Chris Corum 01:24:30 - NASCAR Picks01:26:30 - Upcoming Races01:27:30 - Our Plans the Next 2 Weeks01:28:40 - This Week’s Birthdays 01:32:50 - Thank You’s

On this week's show, the guys recap their weekends, the craziness that was Dega, and start recapping their early season picks. Jed's dad Willie closes the show! 03:30 - Things We Predicted Before the Season Began 05:00 - Reviewing our Weekends15:00 - We are Blessed 15:40- Racing News and Notes30:00 - NASCAR News44:55 - NASCAR Picks48:30 - This Week’s Birthdays57:30 - Upcoming Races 01:00:20 - Our Plans the Next 2 Weeks 01:03:05 - Thank You’s01:10:00 - Willie Emert closes the show

This week, Zeke comes back on the show and the guys talk about NASCAR's Bristol weekend, Jed flipping on his head, and Nik meets Dale Jr and Ryan Newman?!?02:30 - Things I Missed on the Last Show03:50 - Reviewing our Weekends17:45- Racing News and Notes36:20 - It’s Bristol Baby!52:00 - 2022 NASCAR Schedule59:00 - NASCAR Picks01:07:20 - Talking with Jr…sorta…and Rubbing Elbows with Newman 01:13:45 - Upcoming Races 01:17:00 - This Week’s Birthdays01:24:40 - Thank You’s

This week, one of our heroes joins the show, Barrett Terry. We talk about Nik locking up his 2nd Championship and dive into Barrett’s career. We talk about everything from his Daytona domination, to dancing at Hooters, to his appreciation for his family and friends.02:45 - Prayers for Our Racing Family 03:50 - Nik is THE CHAMP!08:00 - Racing News and Notes12:30 - World 100 Recap 36:10 - NASCAR Recap and Picks 44:00 - Barrett Terry Talks about his Career 58:25 - Dominating at Daytona 01:25:10 - The Current State of Karting01:31:15 - Questions from Listeners and Story Time with Barrett02:48:40 - Upcoming Races 02:51:30 - This Week’s Birthdays02:54:00 - Our Plan’s for the Next 2 Weeks 02:58:00 - Thank You’s

This week, Matt Henderson joins the guys to talk about his racing career, his recent run in with the tech man, his battles with Cory Hedgecock, and his journey to the CVR House Car. 02:30 - Looking Back at Our Weekends13:50 - Racing News and Notes25:00 - NASCAR News34:40 - NASCAR Picks 37:55 - Matt Henderson and His Career01:17:30 - Random Henderson Stories and Questions01:39:30 - Upcoming Local Racing01:43:30 - Picks for the World 100(s)01:46:45 - Upcoming Kart Races01:49:15 - This Week’s Birthdays 01:55:00 - Our Plans for the Next 2 Weeks.01:57:30 - Thank You’s

This week, the guys talk about the wild NASCAR race, Larson and Overton's domination, and supporting their local bookie lol. 06:15 - Things I missed 08:20 - This Week’s Birthdays  11:50 - Looking Back at Our Weekend28:15 - Racing News and Notes44:25 - NASCAR News47:05 - Gamblers Anonymous 01:01:00 - NASCAR Picks 01:04:00 - 5 To Go - Random Thoughts and Tuesday Night Race Talk01:17:00 - Upcoming Races for the Next 2 Weekends 01:20:25 - Thank You’s

This week, Mike Nuchols fills in again for Zeke and the guys get you caught up on the past 3 weeks of racing. The guys talk about things they'd like to see some tracks improve on and Jed discusses his 'dream plan' for an East Tennessee points system. 03:00 - Looking Ahead04:15 - This Week’s Birthdays  11:50 - Looking Back at Our Weekends24:55 - Racing News and Notes38:50 - NASCAR News and Picks 47:45 - 5 To Go - Thoughts about Local Racetracks01:08:45 - Upcoming Races for the Next 2 Weekends 01:11:10 - Our Weekend Plans 01:13:40 - Thank You’s

This week, Philip Thompson joins the show to talk about his racing career. The guys talk about a recent article from DirtOnDirt.com about the 'Unwritten Rules' of racing. 02:30 - Things I Missed Last Show  05:00 - Racing News and Notes27:15 - NASCAR News38:30 - Philip Thompson talks about his racing and life01:09:40 - Looking Back at Our Past 2 Weekends 01:24:45 - 5 To Go - Unwritten Rules of Racing01:36:10 - Upcoming Races for the Next 2 Weekends 01:40:25 - This Week’s Birthdays 01:44:10 - Our Weekend Plans 01:48:30 - Thank You’s

This week, the boys discuss Kyle Larson and all the hype around him. Meanwhile, Larson himself is coming to town with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The boys discuss the happenings around the racing world and get you ready for the next 2 weeks of racing. 02:20 - Zeke Defends Himself and Random Bull 09:30 - Things I Missed Last Show09:45 - Looking Back at Our Past 2 Weekends  33:30 - Racing News and Notes51:30 - NASCAR News 58:13 - NASCAR Picks 01:01:10 - This Week’s Birthdays 01:04:20 - Upcoming Races for the Next 2 Weekends 01:07:30 - Our Weekend Plans 01:26:00 - Thank You’s

This week, Michael Nuchols is back to fill in for Zeke while he's getting his Classic Car ready to race. The guys look back at the past 2 weekends and preview the July 4th weekend. 5 to Go is back with the Top 5 'Grassroots' races in the United States.04:30 - Looking Back at Our Past 2 Weekends  11:20 - Racing News and Notes47:15 - NASCAR News, Larson is The Man, and Picks01:03:10 - 5 To Go!01:09:00 - Upcoming Weekend(s) of Racing01:12:00 - This Week’s Birthdays 01:17:00 - Our Weekend Plans 01:26:00 - Thank You’s

This week, the guys look back at the Memorial Day weekend and sit down with Mike Nuchols!03:15 - Looking Back at Our Weekends31:15 - Racing News and Notes50:20 - Mike Nuchols01:33:00 - Upcoming Weekend of Racing 01:39:15 - NASCAR Picks01:41:50 - This Week’s Birthdays 01:43:55 - Our Weekend Plans 01:45:00 - Thank You’s

This week, 411 Track Manager, Rick Brooks, joins the podcast. Rick talks about growing up around racing and gives his thoughts on the sport. Rick hangs out  with the guys to talk about the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend of racing. 03:45 - Recap of the Last 2 Weeks15:00 - Racing News and Notes29:00 - Rick Brooks Joins the Podcast01:35:40 - Upcoming Weekend of Racing 01:48:20 - NASCAR Picks01:50:00 - This Week’s Birthdays 01:56:30 - Our Weekend Plans 02:01:20 - Thank You’s

This week, the guys welcome Earl and Travis Ward onto the show. The Ward's shared lots of WILD stories and fun memories from karting. As always, we look back at the previous weekend and preview the upcoming weekend of racing!02:55 - Recap of our Weekends…21:00 - Racing News and Notes27:15 - NASCAR Weekend Recap38:40 - Earl and Travis Ward in the House!01:59:00 - Upcoming Week of Racing02:00:40 - NASCAR Picks02:01:55 - This Week’s Birthdays02:02:30 - Our Weekend Plans02:03:45 - Thank You’s

After a weekend of battling on track with Jed, Jake Whitehead sits down with the guys to discuss his racing career. We look back at Nik's win, Zeke's weekend at Millbridge, and Jed gets some much need therapy.4:55 - Our Weekend Recap20:50 - Racing News and Notes 23:45 - NASCAR Recap26:30 - Jake Whitehad Joins the Podcast01:10:30 - Weekend Preview01:14:00 - NASCAR Picks01:16:35 - This Week’s Birthdays01:20:20 - Our Weekend Plans01:22:15 - Thank You’s

This week, the boys welcome their first guest on to the show, Zach Sise! They catch up with Zach and talk with him about growing up kart racing, racing with his brother, crashing a go kart into the race shop, and him and Jed try to settle their differences in opinion. 05:15 - Racing News and Notes11:10 - Sprints and Big Blocks28:00 - NASCAR Recap32:20 - Zach Sise is in the House01:00:00 - Upcoming Weekend of Racing01:10:00 - Picks for Kansas01:11:25 - This Week’s Birthdays01:14:45 - Our Weekend Plans01:22:45 - Thank You’s

This week, the guys talk about Nik's first win of the year, Zeke's rough weekend, and the best announcers of all-time!02:30 - Nik Parks It in Victory Lane and Zeke…Well He Parked It Too…18:40 - Thank You to Wilds Race Products!19:20 - Racing News and Notes26:50 - NASCAR Review, Preview, and Picks29:50 - The Weekend Preview34:15 - 5 to Go is back! Best Announcers of All-Time52:50 - This Week’s Birthdays 54:15 - Weekend Plans56:40 - Thank You’s

This week, the guys talk about the first weekend with all 3 of them racing, and Josh Berry gives the regional racer some hope. And as always, some random stories and laughter along the way!2:00 - Our Weekend Results14:50 - Local/Regional/National Weekend Recap22:30 - Josh Berry Wins One for the Little People34:00 - NASCAR Picks37:40 - The Racing Weekend Ahead47:40 - This Week’s Birthdays51:45 - Thank you’s

The podcast returns after a beautiful Easter Weekend, and FINALLY a weekend with some weekly racing. The guys recap the Easter Weekend, give some shoutouts to some deserving drivers, and get you ready for more weekly racing this weekend!14:30 - Weekend Recap from Across the Region31:50 - Jed Continues the Kyle Busch Hate36:50 - Larson is Amazing41:30 - NASCAR Returns and NASCAR Picks43:40 - The Weekend Ahead47:50 - This Week’s Birthdays 50:40 - Our Weekend Plans59:45 - Thank You’s

This week, NASCAR returned to its roots with the Dirt Race at Bristol. The guys give us their thoughts on the weekend and shoot the bull, as we roll into the Easter Weekend. Enjoy the show and Happy Easter!03:30 - NASCAR on Dirt30:15 - Easter Weekend Plans37:30 - We Wanna Race More46:30 - This Week’s Birthdays50:05 - Thank You’s53:45 - King Ezra Finishes the Show

The guys look back at the Bristol Dirt Nationals, give their thoughts on the upcoming NASCAR weekend, and tell more old racing stories.04:30 - Looking Back at Zeke’s Weekend07:40 - Looking Back at the Bristol Dirt Nationals25:15 - Kyle Busch….38:20 - Looking back at Atlanta and NASCAR comes to Town45:30 - Bristol Dirt Picks 47:50 - This Week’s Birthdays 50:10 - Here Comes Bubbles53:00 - Thinkin’ About Ole Wayne

This week, the guys tell several old racing stories, tackle some tough topics, and Zeke tries to revoke Jed's 'Racer Card'. 04:18 - Zeke and Ezra’s Weekend Recap11:45 - Jed’s Non-Racing Weekend Recap14:15 - Phoenix Recap17:50 - Atlanta NASCAR Picks19:30 - NASCAR guys on Dirt25:30 - Local/Regional/National Dirt News34:30 - Random Racing Stories43:55 - Riding People’s Karts and More Stories50:20 - Zeke’s Rants59:30 - This Week’s Birthdays1:08:00 - One Last Story 

On this week's episode, Zeke and Jed talk about their weekend of racing, the guys talk about Vegas, Phoenix, and climbing the racing ladder. The boys get on their soapbox about racers helping racers, and King Ezra stops by for another visit!04:20 - This Week’s Birthdays06:10 - Zeke & Jed’s Weekend Recap16:00 - Racing News20:20 - Las Vegas Recap24:55 - Kyle Busch debate27:50 - Topless in Charlotte30:50 - Ladder of Racing35:00 - Picks for Phoenix37:05 - 5 To Go - What’s It Take To Win?42:00 - Racers Helping Racers 01:09:10 - Thank you’s, Missed Racing Notes, and Random Racing Stories01:19:20 - King Ezra Makes an Appearance and Ends the Show

On this week's episode, we look back at NASCAR's weekend at Homestead, talk about the Bristol Dirt, get you ready for Smoky Mountain's opening weekend, and tell you about the 5 greatest racing games for console. Enjoy the show!02:25 - This Week’s Birthdays 03:35 - Local/Regional Racing News10:30 - Jed Starts Whining 20:15 - Weekend Recap33:40 - Las Vegas Picks35:35 - Karting News/Results40:10 - Smoky Mountain Preview43:05 - 5 To Go - Top 5 Racing Games of All-Time57:30 - Shootin’ the Bull and Sayin’ Thanks01:04:30 - The Greatest Ending in Podcast History

This week, we want to know who you want  on the show and what makes a race 'good' to you?!? Zeke's 5 year old son, Ezra, joins the show to close us out and talk about his racing career. 03:10 - Shoutout to Ireland06:15 - Recap of Zeke’s Weekend10:25 - Week of Birthdays13:00 - East TN Racing News25:50 - NASCAR Weekend Recap37:10 - Homestead Picks40:50 - Go Kart Results and stories54:00 - Who Do You Want on the Podcast!?!58:15 - 5 To Go! What Makes a Good Race??01:04:00 - Need for Speed and Racing Games 01:12:25 - Thank You’s01:15:00 to 01:20:30 - Ezra Closes the Show 

So more good laughs and stories throughout each section of the show. Thank you to Fieldhouse Social for having us and playing some good background music in the restaurant. Time Marks: 1:30 Episode #1 Feedback5:05 Racing Birthdays10:30 Here’s to Carico 12:00 Looking back at Daytona25:00 Zeke’s Story Time37:45 Karting Update47:30 Weekend Race Picks49:00 5 to Go - 5 Things Local Tracks Need to Work on in 2021

Jed, Nik, and Zeke officially kick off the podcast with a review of Speedweeks to this point, their picks for Daytona, their picks for 2021 champions, and a LOT of random stories. 

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