The Bench Racing Podcast

🅴 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 out during the game and... you guessed it, it was BETH the host haha. 🅴

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 for May 9th. To end the episode, we played DC wavelength. Enjoy!

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

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!

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!

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.

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 Podcast!

🅴 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 we play a new game "Start, Park, Wreck" with the wheel of doom!

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 for tuning in and have a happy thanksgiving. With the holidays around the corner, we are taking our foot off the throttle in the next month. We will have 2 episodes dropping before the end of the year.

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!

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 weekly classes. Don't forget the game. Michael and Beth play back and forth. Don't forget about our next show is a live audience episode at Sprecher's Brewery. Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm. This is our awards show for the amazing drivers, teams, and crew members. So please come on out. Free to enter, support by purchasing food and beverages throughout the awards show. Enjoy!

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 2025.

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!

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!

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 the long periods of laughter. Topics:How are weekends wentIf we could host a fall classic, what would we do?Favorite moments from the 2025 seasonThings we are looking forward to during the offseasonGame Derek's (Beth's) ABCDon't forget to save the date November 17th for the 2nd annual Benchie awards live at the Sprechers Taproom. and thank you for tuning in to the Bench Racin Podcast!

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 season Under Rated, Rated, and Over Rated- NEW Game Hot Sauce Thanks for tuning in and we hope you like the episode... It is one of our spicier episodes we have done.

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!

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 Raceway results 9/6/2025- Windy Hollow Speedway dates added with the American Sprint Car Tour- Review our bets from 9/6- Make new bets (Breaking News Dropped)- Driver of the Night- Worst Driver of the Night- Game, Order UpThanks for tuning in! Don't forget November 17th at Sprechers Brewery we have our 2nd annual Benchies Awards night with a live audience!!! So mark your calendars for a great night of bench racing.

No holding back, bonus episode. Going to start making more of these. Let us know what you think

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.

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- Michael's Jeopardy GameThanks for tuning in and we can't wait to talk more racing next week!

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 8/13/2025- Upcoming events at Wilmot Raceway and American Sprint Car Tour- Wilmot Results 8/13/2025- Reviewing our bets from Street Stocks 8/13/2025- Making new bets on the Winged 604 8/23/2025- Game Back and Forth- AND BONUS content at the end of the episodeThank you so much for tuning in and hope to see you at our live audience show at Hold My Beer Kenosha on August 25th. Doors open at 6:30pm, show recording starts at 7pm, free axe throwing from 7pm to 9pm. Bring a lawn chair, come hungry and thirsty.

On this episode of the Bench Racing Podcast. Beth, Derek, and Michael discuss:How was our weekendsOur top picks for Kenosha County Fair WinnersCar Count, should we start getting worriedMade our bets for 8/13 Street StocksMade our bets for 8/16 Lightning Sprints Game: Rate it!Dont forget we have our Live Audience show at Hold My Beer Kenosha on August 25th. Free axe throwing, we just ask you bring a lawn chair, come hungry, and come thirsty. Doors open 6:30pm Axe throwing 7pm to 9pm Show Recording 7pm to 8pmWe are playing Jeopardy game hosted by Michael. When you get there, enter to be in a raffle to be the 3rd player and play against Derek and Beth. Thank you for tuning in, and we will see you at 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 RacewayWhich series is better World of Outlaws or High LimitWhat are our opinions on the Larson vs GravelDriver of the Night 7/28 & 8/2Results from 7/28 & 8/2 Reviewing our bets (bandits)Game Back and Forth Don't forget about our live audience show on August 25th at Hold My Beer Kenosha. Doors open at 6:30p, Axe Throwing 7p-9p, episode recording 7p-8p. Come on out for a great time

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 7/12Making our bets on the Modifieds 7/28Top 3 shock winners at Wilmot RacewayWe have our live audience show at Hold My Beer Kenosha with free axe throwing. Sit in and listen and throw axes. August 25th, 2025. Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm, axe throwing 7pm to 9pm. We just ask you to come hungry and thirsty to support a great family-owned business.

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 604s- Making our bets on the wingless for 7/11 & 7/12- Play a new game called "plus/minus"Thanks for tuning in, we look forward to talk racing with you!

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 thatDriver of the Nights (6/28 & 7/1)Reviewing our bets from 7/1 on the winged 604sGame Back and Forth

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 BanditsMake our bets on Lightning Sprints 6/28Game Highside / Lowside Thanks for tuning in, and comment your thoughts and opinions on our topics! Enjoy

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".OutlineWhat did we do this past weekend?Our thoughts on custom helmet paint jobsOur Top 3 car designs in each Wilmot ClassDriver of the Night 6/14Driver of the Night 6/16Reviewed out betsMade bets for Street Stocks 6/21Game (Jeopardy)

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. OutlineFavorite Pro/Amateur drivers and why?The Jake Dewitt InterviewMade our bets for 6/14 in the bandits classWhich state has the biggest fan base... with a little Justin Sanders slander (in good fun)Game - Back and ForthThanks for tuning in and listening to our banter. Until next week, peace out girl scout

On this episode of we talk aboutrace day superstitions 3 over/under rated thingsreview are bets from 5/30/25results from 5/30/25driver of the night (5/30/25)played "who am I?" track announcer editionThank you for joining us as this was a great episode to record. If you want to hear some of the "deleted" scenes. Become a Crane Racing subscriber on Facebook. Link Belowhttps://www.facebook.com/share/g/15c4Qpbu8a/

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 ran/owned your own track- Game Highside or LowsideThanks for listening and please comment and share the episode. It helps out a lot!

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 CastsSeason 3 Episode 3 "What is your race car driver ick?""Top 5 surprises of opening night of 2025"Our Bets on top Wingless driver on 5/24/2025Founder's Night at Wilmot Raceway American Sprint Car Tour Spoon River ResultsBeth and Michaels Racing HistoryGame "Show me my options"

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 too. Check out our Spotify page for previous episodes https://open.spotify.com/show/11isVi2AaT7ltDtbUoh5LZ... Come Bench Race with us! Can't watch the entire episode? Head over to our Facebook page and interact with us Live on Mondays 7PM Central Facebook.com/craneracing Head over to our Youtube channel Youtube.com/@craneracingllc and interact with us by commenting. Head over to our Spotify Channel tomorrow at 7am to hear the audio of tonight's show. Thank you for tuning in!

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 https://open.spotify.com/show/11isVi2AaT7ltDtbUoh5LZ... Come Bench Race with us! Can't watch the entire episode? Head over to our Facebook page and interact with us Live on Mondays 7PM Central Facebook.com/craneracing Head over to our Youtube channel Youtube.com/@craneracingllc and interact with us by commenting. Head over to our Spotify Channel tomorrow at 7am to hear the audio of tonight's show. Thank you for tuning in!

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 episodes https://open.spotify.com/show/11isVi2AaT7ltDtbUoh5LZ... Come Bench Race with us! Can't watch the entire episode? Head over to our Facebook page and interact with us Live on Mondays 7PM Central Facebook.com/craneracing Head over to our Youtube channel Youtube.com/@craneracingllc and interact with us by commenting. Head over to our Spotify Channel tomorrow at 7am to hear the audio of tonight's show. Thank you for tuning in!

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 (over the past month, people have nominated drivers, crew members, teams, cars for special awards). Awards tonight: Crybaby of the Year $#!+ Talker of the Year Social Media Post of the Year If you didn't have bad luck, you'd have no luck Hauler of the Year Eau Ver Compensate Cleanest Car of the Year Rookie of the Year Participating Award Team of the Year Always the bridesmaid, never the bride Hard Charger Throw the Anchor One Quick Whip Packing the Heat Parked It! Janitor Predictions Double Duty Champ Best Looking Car Guest of the Year Crash of the Year Bright Future Crew Chief of the Year Female Driver of the Year Driver of the Year The People's Champ Check out our Spotify page for previous episodes https://open.spotify.com/show/11isVi2AaT7ltDtbUoh5LZ... Come Bench Race with us! Can't watch the entire episode? Head over to our Facebook page and interact with us Live on Mondays 7PM Central Facebook.com/craneracing Head over to our Youtube channel Youtube.com/@craneracingllc and interact with us by commenting. Head over to our Spotify Channel tomorrow at 7am to hear the audio of tonight's show. Thank you for tuning in!

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 https://open.spotify.com/show/11isVi2AaT7ltDtbUoh5LZ... Come Bench Race with us! Can't watch the entire episode? Head over to our Facebook page and interact with us Live on Mondays 7PM Central Facebook.com/craneracing Head over to our Youtube channel Youtube.com/@craneracingllc and interact with us by commenting. Head over to our Spotify Channel tomorrow at 7am to hear the audio of tonight's show. Thank you for tuning in!

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 for previous episodes https://open.spotify.com/show/11isVi2AaT7ltDtbUoh5LZ... Come Bench Race with us! Can't watch the entire episode? Head over to our Facebook page and interact with us Live on Mondays 7PM Central Facebook.com/craneracing Head over to our Youtube channel Youtube.com/@craneracingllc and interact with us by commenting. Head over to our Spotify Channel tomorrow at 7am to hear the audio of tonight's show. Thank you for tuning in!

Bonus episode with Michael Sullivan

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 https://open.spotify.com/show/11isVi2AaT7ltDtbUoh5LZ... Come Bench Race with us! Can't watch the entire episode? Head over to our Facebook page and interact with us Live on Mondays 7PM Central Facebook.com/craneracing Head over to our Youtube channel Youtube.com/@craneracingllc and interact with us by commenting. Head over to our Spotify Channel tomorrow at 7am to hear the audio of tonight's show. Thank you for tuning in!

On this episode of The Bench Racing Podcast, we have here with Derek, is Hunter Lossman. We are talking everything Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin Wingless, Bandits, and everything in between. Of course we will get real with our opinions too. Check out our Spotify page for previous episodes https://open.spotify.com/show/11isVi2AaT7ltDtbUoh5LZ... Come Bench Race with us! Can't watch the entire episode? Head over to our Facebook page and interact with us Live on Mondays 7PM Central Facebook.com/craneracing Head over to our Youtube channel Youtube.com/@craneracingllc and interact with us by commenting. Head over to our Spotify Channel tomorrow at 7am to hear the audio of tonight's show. Thank you for tuning in!

On this episode of The Bench Racing Podcast, we have here with Derek, is Joe and Louis Palmisano. We are talking everything Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin Wingless, Kart Racing, and everything in between. Of course we will get real with our opinions too. Check out our Spotify page for previous episodes https://open.spotify.com/show/11isVi2AaT7ltDtbUoh5LZ... Come Bench Race with us! Can't watch the entire episode? Head over to our Facebook page and interact with us Live on Mondays 7PM Central Facebook.com/craneracing Head over to our Youtube channel Youtube.com/@craneracingllc and interact with us by commenting. Head over to our Spotify Channel tomorrow at 7am to hear the audio of tonight's show. Thank you for tuning in!

On this episode of The Bench Racing Podcast, we have here with Derek, is Brandon Mertes. We are talking everything Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin Wingless, Street Stocks, and everything in between. Of course we will get real with our opinions too. Check out our Spotify page for previous episodes https://open.spotify.com/show/11isVi2AaT7ltDtbUoh5LZ... Come Bench Race with us! Can't watch the entire episode? Head over to our Facebook page and interact with us Live on Mondays 7PM Central Facebook.com/craneracing Head over to our Youtube channel Youtube.com/@craneracingllc and interact with us by commenting. Head over to our Spotify Channel tomorrow at 7am to hear the audio of tonight's show. Thank you for tuning in!

On this episode of The Bench Racing Podcast, we have here with Derek, is Morgan Sheppard. 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 https://open.spotify.com/show/11isVi2AaT7ltDtbUoh5LZ... Come Bench Race with us! Can't watch the entire episode? Head over to our Facebook page and interact with us Live on Mondays 7PM Central Facebook.com/craneracing Head over to our Youtube channel Youtube.com/@craneracingllc and interact with us by commenting. Head over to our Spotify Channel tomorrow at 7am to hear the audio of tonight's show. Thank you for tuning in!

On this episode of The Bench Racing Podcast, we have here with Derek, is Brit Windel and Scott Sprout. We are talking everything Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin Wingless, and everything in between. Of course we will get real with our opinions too. Check out our Spotify page for previous episodes https://open.spotify.com/show/11isVi2AaT7ltDtbUoh5LZ... Come Bench Race with us! Can't watch the entire episode? Head over to our Facebook page and interact with us Live on Mondays 7PM Central Facebook.com/craneracing Head over to our Youtube channel Youtube.com/@craneracingllc and interact with us by commenting. Head over to our Spotify Channel tomorrow at 7am to hear the audio of tonight's show. Thank you for tuning in!

We are here at our LIVE audience show at Hold My Beer in Downtown Kenosha with Nathan Crane. Thank you to everyone who came out to our first live audience event! Make sure you check out our catalog of episodes! Thanks for tuning in!

We are here at our LIVE audience show at Hold My Beer in Downtown Kenosha with Tom Eller. Thank you to everyone who came out to our first live audience event! Make sure you check out our catalog of episodes! Thanks for tuning in!

We are here at our LIVE audience show at Hold My Beer in Downtown Kenosha with Colin Sivia. Thank you to everyone who came out to our first live audience event! Make sure you check out our catalog of episodes! Thanks for tuning in!

On this episode of The Bench Racing Podcast, we have here with Derek, is Jason Anderson. We are talking everything Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin Wingless, E Karts, and Jason's racing history. Of course we will get real with our opinions too. Check out our Spotify page for previous episodes https://open.spotify.com/show/11isVi2AaT7ltDtbUoh5LZ... Come Bench Race with us! - How the seasons going - Steel Block Resutls - and More! Come to our Live audience show August 5th, 2024 at Hold My Beer Kenosha. Link below https://fb.me/e/4lHDzJCac Can't watch the entire episode? Head over to our Facebook page and interact with us Live on Mondays 7PM Central Facebook.com/craneracing Head over to our Youtube channel Youtube.com/@craneracingllc and interact with us by commenting. Head over to our Spotify Channel tomorrow at 7am to hear the audio of tonight's show. Thank you for tuning in!