Drag Illustrated: The Wes Buck Show

The Wes Buck Show – Episode 406Buckle up, because Episode 406 of The Wes Buck Show is a heater. We’ve got a full lineup of heavy hitters joining the program this week, and we’re talking about some of the biggest stories in the game right now.First up, the man at the center of the storm, Richard Freeman. Elite Motorsports is on fire after announcing Tony Stewart is joining the team, R+L Carriers is coming aboard, and a new crew chief is stepping in to shake things up. It’s a massive power move from Freeman and company, and we’re getting the inside story straight from the man himself.Then we’re welcoming in Mike Finnegan, one of the most recognizable voices in motorsports and a true YouTube icon. From Roadkill to Finnegan’s Garage to the drag-and-drive world, the dude has seen it all. We’re picking his brain about what’s happening in the scene right now, where drag-and-drive is headed, and what’s got him fired up in 2025.And to wrap it up, we’re catching up with Chase Lautenbach, co-owner and founder of Streetcar Takeover. Chase and his team are keeping the streetcar movement rolling strong, with big events on deck for next year. The grassroots side of drag racing has never been hotter, and Streetcar Takeover is right in the middle of it.As always, it’s real talk about the sport we love, the cars, the people, and the passion that make drag racing the wildest show on earth.⸻Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com🔥 Watch live every Wednesday at 2 PM ET📲 Follow us on social: @DragIllustrated | @WesBuckShow | @TheWesBuck#TheWesBuckShow #DragRacing #EliteMotorsports #TonyStewartRacing #StreetcarTakeover #DragAndDrive #DragIllustrated

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 417“WHEN THE CAT’S AWAY…”WES IS OUT OF TOWN.AND YOU ALREADY KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS.THE MICE ARE RUNNIN’ THE SHOW.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re handin’ over the keys and lettin’ it rip. JT Hudson and Mike Carpenter are holdin’ it down, and they’ve brought in some serious backup with Brian Lohnes jumping in to co-host. That’s right. The voice of NHRA is in the seat and anything could happen.We’re talkin’ racing, we’re talkin’ nonsense, and we’re probably gonna stir the pot just a little bit while Wes is away.Then we bring in Chase Lautenbach, the man behind Street Car Takeover, one of the hottest brands in street car racing right now. The season is coming in hot and Chase is here to break down what they’ve got cookin’ for 2026. Big events, big crowds, and a whole lot of fast street cars.Joining him is Michael Poland, who is stepping in to help push Street Car Takeover to another level this year. More structure, more growth, more chaos in the best way possible. These guys are building something real and we’re here to talk about it.Fast cars. Big plans. No supervision.YOU KNOW THIS ONE’S GONNA GET INTERESTING.LET’S GO.Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com#dragracing #wesbuck #BrianLohnes #StreetCarTakeover #ChaseLautenbach #MichaelPoland #NoPrep #StreetCars #WBS #DI #RacersClub

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 416“FIRST YEAR, FIRST TITLE, AND NITRO FAMILY BUSINESS”SOMETIMES YOU GRIND FOR YEARS FOR A TITLE.SOMETIMES YOU BUY A PRO MOD AND WIN THE WHOLE DAMN THING YOUR FIRST SEASON.This week on The Wes Buck Show we are talking about one of the coolest stories to come out of the DI Winter Series.First up, Peter Norton, your Drag Illustrated Winter Series champion. The wild part? A year ago the guy came to the race as a fan. Got hooked on the madness. Decided to buy a Pro Mod. Fast forward to now and he walks away with the Winter Series points championship in his first year behind the wheel. That is not supposed to happen. But here we are. We are going to talk about the decision to jump in, the learning curve, and what it felt like to pull off one of the most unlikely runs in recent Pro Mod history.Then we bring in the Green family, Chad Green and Hunter Green, one of the coolest father and son duos in NHRA nitro racing. Chad just rolled back into the Gator Nationals and grabbed another Funny Car victory, which makes it back to back wins at Gainesville for the team. Nitro, family, pressure, and the kind of racing that keeps you on the edge of your seat. We are going to dig into what makes that program tick and what the rest of the NHRA season might look like for them.Two great stories. Two teams doing it their own way. One sport that never slows down.LET’S GO.Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com#dragracing #wesbuck #PeterNorton #DIWinterSeries #ChadGreen #HunterGreen #FunnyCar #NHRA #GatorNationals #ProMod #WBS #DI #RacersClub

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 415“KINGS CROWNED, CHECKS CASHED, HISTORY MADE”THE DI WINTER SERIES IS A WRAP.THE BIGGEST, BADDEST, RICHEST PRO MOD RACE ON THE PLANET JUST WENT DOWN.AND WE ARE STILL CATCHING OUR BREATH.This week we are fresh off the World Series of Pro Mod and let me tell you, it delivered in every possible way.First up, Fletcher Cox, your Pro 10.5 winner. Big Fletch showed up and showed out. That class was loaded and he stood tallest when it mattered most. We are breaking down the run, the pressure, and what a win like that means on a stage that big.Then we bring in the man of the hour, the winner of the World Series of Pro Mod, Aaron Stanfield. The NHRA Pro Stock standout stepped into the Pro Mod jungle and walked out with the biggest prize in the game. That is not normal behavior. That is superstar behavior. Huge win. Huge statement. We are going to talk about what it took, how it felt, and what this does for his trajectory moving forward.And of course, we’ve got Red Line Oil’s own Mark Beatty in the house. Big supporter of the World Series of Pro Mod. Big supporter of the DI Winter Series. Big supporter of racers across the board. Mark is one of those guys who quietly makes the sport better for everyone involved. We’re giving him his flowers and talking about why backing events like this matters more than ever.Three massive guests. One historic weekend.The DI Winter Series just set the bar again.The smoke has cleared. The champions have been crowned.And we are just getting started.LET’S GO.Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com#dragracing #wesbuck #WorldSeriesOfProMod #AaronStanfield #FletcherCox #Pro105 #RedLineOil #MarkBeatty #DIWinterSeries #ProMod #WBS #DI #RacersClub

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 414“OUTLAWS, GOOD GUYS, AND PRO MOD HEAT”THIS WEEK WE’RE STACKED WITH HORSEPOWER, PERSONALITY, AND A WHOLE LOT OF BOOST.We are rollin’ straight toward the World Series of Pro Mod and this lineup feels like a heavyweight fight card.First up, the OG himself, Ryan Martin. Street Outlaws legend. No Prep Kings hammer. And now he’s bringin’ that swagger into the Pro Mod ranks at the World Series of Pro Mod. You know he’s not showing up just to make laps. He’s coming to shake the tree. We’re gonna talk about the jump, the challenge, and what it means to line up against the baddest doorslammers on the planet.Then we’ve got Kyle Dvorak, who has quietly turned into one of the most talked about names in Pro Mod. The guy is fast, consistent, and just flat out easy to root for. Everybody in the pits likes him. Everybody respects him. And he’s proving he belongs in the deep end of this pool. We’ll talk about the rise, the grind, and what’s next.And rounding it out, Tommy D’Aprile. Longtime Pro Mod hitter. Longtime Drag Illustrated columnist. Tough as they come and never short on opinions. He’s been in the trenches for years and he’s still swinging. We’re gonna talk racing, writing, and what keeps him coming back for more.Three Pro Mod killers. Three different paths. One massive stage.The World Series of Pro Mod is knocking and the temperature is rising.LET’S GET IT.Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com#dragracing #wesbuck #RyanMartin #KyleDvorak #TommyDAprile #ProMod #WorldSeriesOfProMod #StreetOutlaws #NoPrepKings #WBS #DI #RacersClub

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 413“MEET SEASON, CHAMPS, AND FORCE MOVES”SOMETHIN’S IN THE AIR THIS WEEK. SMELLS LIKE BURNOUTS, BOOST, AND BRACKET BUSTERS.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re teein’ up a triple-header that stretches across the sport. We’re talkin’ West Coast history, East Coast horsepower, and NHRA’s latest storyline all in one go.First up, Blake Bowser. The man behind the legendary March Meet at Famoso Dragstrip. This ain’t just a race, it’s a damn time machine on fire. Nostalgia Funny Cars. Blown Fuel Dragsters. The baddest hot rods from every decade. And Blake’s been keepin’ the flame lit. We’re choppin’ it up with him ahead of one of the most iconic events in all of drag racing.Then it’s time for the champ. Steve King, last year’s winner of the World Series of Pro Mod, is back in the building. We are just a week and a half away from this year’s throwdown and Steve is out to prove that lightning can strike twice. We’re gonna break down what last year’s win meant, what the offseason looked like, and what the target on your back feels like when you’re the guy.Last up, Jordan Vandergriff. The newest driver to join the juggernaut that is John Force Racing. Big news. Big pressure. Big opportunity. We’re talkin’ about what it means to suit up for one of the most iconic teams in motorsports, how the deal came together, and what fans can expect as NHRA rolls into 2026.Three guests. Three big stories. One sport that never stops moving.Let’s get it.Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com#dragracing #wesbuck #BlakeBowser #MarchMeet #SteveKing #WorldSeriesOfProMod #JordanVandergriff #JohnForceRacing #NHRA #WBS #DI #RacersClub

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 412“REDLINE, RESPECT, AND A WHOLE LOTTA FAST”HERE WE GO. THE COUNTDOWN TO THE WORLD SERIES OF PRO MOD IS OFFICIALLY ON.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we are flipping the switch and heating things up with two absolute pillars of the sport.First up, it’s Red Line Oil’s own Mark Beatty. A racer’s racer, a diehard supporter of the sport, and one of the guys who makes the wheels turn behind the scenes. Red Line has been all in with the DI Winter Series and the World Series of Pro Mod, and we’re bringing Mark in to talk about what it means to back drag racing at the highest level. Dude never asks for credit, but we’re giving it to him today. Because what he’s done for this sport and these racers deserves a spotlight.Then it’s time for Stevie “Fast” Jackson, and he ain’t pulling up soft. Fresh off a huge win at the U.S. Street Nationals, Race 2 of the DI Winter Series, Stevie came in swinging and delivered a statement W. He’s won just about everything there is, but this one had eluded him. Not anymore.Now the question is, does that momentum carry into the World Series of Pro Mod? Can Stevie ride this heater all the way to a DI Winter Series championship? You already know the man believes it. We’re gonna hear it straight from the source, with all the swagger and fire you’d expect.Big names. Big horsepower. Big stakes.We’re back and we’re buildin’ to something special.LET’S GOOOOO.Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com#dragracing #wesbuck #MarkBeatty #RedLineOil #StevieFast #DIWinterSeries #USStreetNationals #ProMod #WorldSeriesOfProMod #WBS #DI #RacersClub

THE WES BUCK SHOW EPISODE 411“WINTER HEAT AND STREET WARS”NEW YEAR. NEW WEEK. SAME FULL SEND ENERGY.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we are gearing up for one of the most anticipated races of the winter as U.S. Street Nationals takes over Bradenton Motorsports Park. This is race number two of the DI Winter Series, and the pressure is already turned all the way up.Joining us is Victor Alvarez, owner of Bradenton Motorsports Park and partner with Drag Illustrated in the DI Winter Series. Victor hops on to break down everything coming next week, from track prep to class depth to what makes this event one of the most electric stops of the season.And let’s talk stakes. There is still one racer alive in the hunt for the Elite Million, and unbelievably that same racer is also still eligible for the Jerry Bickel Pro Mod thanks to number one qualifying at the first race. One weekend can change everything, and this next one might do exactly that.The lineup is stacked. Big names, fast cars, and zero room for mistakes. This thing is about to get wild in a hurry.We are counting it down, breaking it all down, and getting you ready for what’s next.LET’S COOK.Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com#dragracing #wesbuck #VictorAlvarez #DIWinterSeries #USStreetNationals #BradentonMotorsportsPark #EliteMillion #JerryBickel #ProMod #LilGangsters #TrueTenFive #WBS #DI #RacersClub

THE WES BUCK SHOW — EPISODE 410“NEW YEAR, NEW MILLION?”IT’S 2026.WE’RE BACK.AND WE’RE ALREADY TALKIN’ BIG MONEY AND BAD FAST HOT RODS.To kick off the new year, we’ve got a couple of absolute hammers joining us to break it all down and fire it all up.First up, NHRA’s own Brian Lohnes, the voice of the sport, the man behind the mic, and the guy who’s gonna help us set the tone for a huge season ahead. He’s fresh off the mic from the DI Winter Series and bringing the takes, the insight, and probably a few stories from the tower.Then we’ve got Jason Harris, and the dude is just flat-out on one right now. He rolled into Bradenton for the first leg of the DI Winter Series and left with the win and the number one qualifier spot. That’s one race down, and if he wins two more, we’re talkin’ about a cool million dollars headed his way. Oh, and if he qualifies number one two more times? That’s a brand-new Jerry Bickel Pro Mod. Stakes don’t get much higher, and Jason is already halfway to the dream.The DI Winter Series is officially underway. The countdown to a million is on. And we’re kickin’ it all off with the best seat in the house.New year. New season. Same badass show.LET’S FREAKIN’ GO.Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com#dragracing #wesbuck #BrianLohnes #JasonHarris #DIWinterSeries #NHRA #ProMod #MillionDollarRace #JerryBickel #TheBigGo #WBS #DI #RacersClub

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 409“TRACK BOSSES, PRO MODS & MOTORSPORT MOVERS”THIS WEEK WE’RE DIVING INTO THE MINDS OF THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE THIS SPORT GO, ON THE TRACK AND IN THE BOARDROOM.First up, it’s the man behind Bradenton Motorsports Park, Victor Alvarez. Not only is he getting ready to host another killer DI Winter Series, but the guy is also behind the wheel of his own Pro Mod and laying down passes in preparation of the Snowbirds. We’re talking about a dude who lives and breathes this stuff. Track owner. Promoter. Racer. All gas, no excuses.Then we’re bringing in Doug Cook, the founder of Motion Raceworks and one of the biggest movers in motorsports right now. The guy has been buying up some of the most legendary brands in the game, including Mark Williams Enterprises and TBM Brakes. keeping them alive and thriving. Doug is changing the game for small and big business in racing and we’re gonna dig into how and why he’s doing it.Wes Buck is holdin’ it down solo this week as Mike Carpenter and JT “Murder T” Hudson are both out for doctor’s appointments. But don’t worry. The takes are still hot and the vibes are still high.Big guests. Big ideas. Big horsepower.DON’T MISS IT. LET’S GOOOOO!Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com#dragracing #wesbuck #VictorAlvarez #DougCook #MotionRaceworks #MarkWilliamsEnterprises #ProMod #TBMBrakes #BradentonMotorsportsPark #TrackBosses #WinterSeries #WBS #DI #RacersClub

SOME WEEKS YOU GET HIGHLIGHTS.SOME WEEKS YOU GET HEADLINES.THIS WEEK? YOU GET HISTORY.We’re comin’ in HOT after a barn burner of a weekend out in Las Vegas, and we’ve got two absolute heavy-hitters joining us on the mic.First up, J.R. Gray, and let me tell you, the man is on FIRE. He took home the Pro Mod win at Vegas, and in the process, with the pressure on and the spotlight bright, locked up his first-ever NHRA Pro Mod Championship. Dude put on a clinic and walked it off like a boss. We’re bringing him in to relive the moment and unpack the grind it took to get there.Then it’s the one and only Brittany Force. The Top Fuel assassin from John Force Racing snagged a big-time W at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and reminded everyone why she’s a world champ. Could this be the last win of her NHRA career? Rumors are flying that this is her final season running full-time, and if so, what a way to go out. A generational talent. A fan favorite. An icon. We’re gonna talk wins, legacy, and what comes next.Two big wins. Two massive careers. One hell of a show.Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter are settin’ the stage, firing the takes, and poppin’ the tops on another WBS classic.DON’T MISS IT. LET’S GOOOOO!⸻Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com#dragracing #wesbuck #dragillustrated #BrittanyForce #JRGray #TopFuel #ProMod #NHRA #JohnForceRacing #VegasWin #WBS #DI #RacersClub

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 407“ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECORDS & RADIO ROUNDUP”THIS WEEK WE’RE LOCKED IN ON THREE MASSIVE STORIES IN DRAG RACING.BIG MOVES. BIG NUMBERS. BIG EVENTS.First up we’ve got Keith Haney on the mic after his major announcement at SEMA Show that he is teaming up with KB Titan Racing, the legendary NHRA Pro Stock team. The buzz says they might be bringing Pro Mod into the mix too. We’ll dig into what that alliance means and how it could shake up the sport.Then we’re checking in with Jimmy Taylor, fresh off his record‑setting run in a door car. His new eighth‑mile world record has people talking and wondering what’s coming next. We’re gonna break down the numbers, the machine, the mindset.And to round it out we have Barrett Green and Michael Hollis dropping in ahead of their upcoming event the Texas Radial Roundup this weekend. These guys are friends of the show, friends of the sport, and they never come to play, they come to show. We’re giving them the mic and helping spread the word.Three segments. Three unstoppable guests.Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson and Mike Carpenter are on deck.DON’T MISS IT. LET’S GOOOOO!⸻📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com#TheWesBuckShow #DragRacing #KeithHaney #KBTitanRacing #ProStock #ProMod #JimmyTaylor #DoorCarRecord #TexasRadioRoundup #BarrettGreen #MichaelHollis #WBS #DI #RacersClub

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 405“WHEEL MEN, TRACK DOMINATORS & TIN SOLDIER TALES”THIS WEEK IT’S ALL ABOUT DRIVERS WHO CAN FLAT OUT HANDLE ANY MACHINE.First up, Travis Harvey. Whatever you put him in, whatever you line him up in, he delivers. He’s a wheel man’s wheel man. We’ll sit down and break down what’s driving him right now and how he keeps making magic happen on every stage.Then we’ve got Ken Quartuccio Jr., fresh off his win in Radial vs. The World at Duck X’s No Mercy 16. He showed up and reminded everyone you do not want to line up against him. He’s lethal in small-tire, big-tire, whatever tire you pick. And to round it out, Jason Terrell from Tin Soldier Race Cars. This guy’s been building stories along with racecars. He’s been carving a path in outlaw and no-prep circles. We’re talking shop, grit, what drives him, and what’s next for his crew. Big names. Big moves. Big stories.Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter are livin’ in the booth, ready to stir the pot and let it rip.DON’T MISS IT. LET’S GOOOOO.⸻Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com#dragracing #wesbuck #TravisHarvey #KenQuartuccio #JasonTerrell #TinSoldierRaceCars #RvW #LightsOut #WheelMan #TrackBoss #WBS #DI #RacersClub

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 404“NO MERCY, NO FEAR, NO FILTER”THERE’S COMEBACKS…AND THEN THERE’S STRAPPING INTO A TOP FUEL DRAGSTER AND WINNING IT ALL!!This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re locked and loaded for another rip-roarin’ ride through the wildest headlines in drag racing.First up, Raul Torres, the boss man at South Georgia Motorsports Park, joins us to preview No Mercy 16, one of the most unpredictable, high-stakes races of the season. Small tire chaos, big-time drama, and a whole lotta horsepower about to hit the track this weekend. Raul’s been in the trenches getting SGMP dialed in, and he’s bringing the heat.Next, we’re talkin’ Pro Mod power with Derek Menholt, who’s fresh off a massive NHRA win. He’s on a mission, and we’re checkin’ in on what it took to get to the winner’s circle and how he plans to keep this momentum rollin’.And then, the comeback story of the month, Shawn Reed joins us after returning to Top Fuel from injury and immediately grabbing himself a Wally. That’s not just heart. That’s horsepower with a purpose. Dude came back swinging, and we’re gonna break it all down.Track owners. Pro Mod killers. Comeback kings.DON’T MISS IT. LET’S GOOOOO.⸻Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com#TheWesBuckShow #DragRacing #NoMercy16 #SGMP #RaulTorres #ProMod #DerekMenholt #TopFuel #ShawnReed #ComebackSeason #WallyWinner #DuckX #NHRA #DI #WBS #RacersClub

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 403“STAMPEDES, SWANFEST & PRO MOD SPICE”THIS WEEK WE’RE HEADING TEXAS-BOUND AND FULL SENDFOR MUSIC, MOTORING, AND MADNESS AT THE STAMPEDE OF SPEEDWe’re bringing Christy Meyer into the mix to talk about one of the coolest weeks on the NHRA calendar, the Stampede of Speed at the Texas Motorplex. It’s more than just a race, it’s a festival, a celebration, a racetrack party, and we’re takin’ you behind the scenes of how it all comes together. Then we’ll shift gears and bring in Joey Martin for some Pro Mod talk. He might even drop some breaking news, it’s that kind of week.Next up is John DeFlorian, a Mountain Motor Pro Stock racer who’s been turning heads with recent wins and a rising points lead. We’re gonna dig into what’s next for DeFlorian and where he’s headed in the Pro Stock world.To close it out, Justin Swanstrom joins us ahead of his event Swanfest, putting it all on the line to make this one unforgettable. He’s pulling from all corners prep, no prep, small, big, and this thing’s gonna be a show.It’s race talk, lineup drama, and full-on firepower.Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter are locked in, you don’t want to miss this one.DON’T MISS IT. LET’S GOOOOO.⸻Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com#TheWesBuckShow #DragRacing #StampedeOfSpeed #TexasMotorplex #ChristyMeyer #ProMod #JoeyMartin #JohnDeFlorian #MountainMotorProStock #JustinSwanstrom #Swanfest #WBS #DI #RacersClub

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 402“RECORDS, VIPERS & VICTORIES”WHEN YOU AVERAGE A SIX-ONE ON DRAG WEEK,YOU DON’T JUST SHOW UP —YOU REWRITE HISTORY.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re rollin’ out the red carpet for Ned Dunphy, fresh off a jaw-dropping performance at Hot Rod Drag Week. The man went full Terminator mode, locking in a world record average of 6.178 seconds across the week in his absolutely nasty twin-turbo Viper. That’s not just fast. That’s "did he just do that?" fast.Then we’ve got Mike Galimi jumping in to help us break it all down, the cars, the carnage, the chaos. Hot Rod Drag Week is a different kind of beast and we’re bringing the full download.And if that wasn’t enough, we’re also checkin’ in with Billy Banaka, who just took home the NHRA Pro Mod W at the Fall Four-Wides at ZMAX. The air was tight, the field was loaded, and Billy got it done in an ending we won't soon forget.It’s a jam-packed show with winners, record breakers, and full-send machines.Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter are ready to rip it.DON’T MISS IT. LET’S GOOOOO.⸻Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com#TheWesBuckShow #DragRacing #HotRodDragWeek #NedDunphy #Viper #WorldRecord #BillyBanaka #ProMod #FallFourWides #ZMAX #NHRA #WBS #DI #RacersClub

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 401“LEGENDS, WOODS, AND WINNERS”IT’S FUNNY CARS AND FAST TALK.STREET RACING AND STRAIGHT SHOOTIN’.WE’RE LOCKED IN FOR ANOTHER ONE.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re welcoming a true icon in the sport — Cruz Pedregon. The Snap-on backed NHRA Funny Car legend found his way back to the top this weekend with a big win that had the pits buzzing. Been there, done that, and still stackin’ W’s like it’s 1998. We’re talkin’ shop with one of the baddest to ever do it.Then we’re pivoting from the big show to the backwoods as Jeff Thomas joins us ahead of his wild and rowdy War in the Woods event. One of the most anticipated grudge races on the map, it’s part street, part jungle, part organized chaos — and Jeff is smack in the middle of it all.Also, Jennifer Folk drops in to talk about the Million Dollar Bracket Race, a legendary race in it's own rights!It’s legends and outlaws.Nitro and no-prep.And it’s all goin’ down right here.Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter are in the saddle and ready to ride.DON’T MISS IT. LET’S GOOOOO.⸻Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com#TheWesBuckShow #DragRacing #CruzPedregon #FunnyCar #SnapOnRacing #WarInTheWoods #JeffThomas #NoPrep #DI #RacersClub #WBS #GrudgeRacing

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 400“DOES A BEAR SH*T IN THE WOODS?”YEAH & TRAVIS & TOMMY SENT EVERYBODY'S SH*T PACKING.Four hundred episodes.From a duct-taped cell phone to one of the baddest drag racing shows in the world, we’ve come a long way. So for this milestone moment, we brought the heat.Lyle Barnett slides in as co-host this week and we’re diving headfirst into the aftermath of the Southern 8 No Time Nationals — aka Bear Shit Only — one of the nastiest small-tire showdowns on the calendar.Travis Harvey got the call to hop in Tommy Youmans’ weapon of a car and proceeded to make the rest of the field look like they were stuck in neutral. Lyle called it. Youmans built it. Harvey drove it like it was stolen. And now they’re both here to talk about the mission they went on and the bodies they left behind.We’re also talking IHRA drama, PDRA heat, and the latest out of NHRA as the season barrels toward the business end.It’s only right we rang in EPISODE 400 with a full send.Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, Mike Carpenter, and Lyle Barnett on the mics.Big vibes. Big stories. Big Bear Shit.DON’T MISS IT. LET’S GOOOOO.⸻Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com#TheWesBuckShow #Episode400 #BearShitOnly #Southern8 #DragRacing #TravisHarvey #TommyYoumans #LyleBarnett #275Life #IHRA #PDRA #NHRA #DI #RacersClub

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 399“QUEEN OF INDY, KINGS OF THE BULLET”SHE HIT 50 WINS.HE TOOK HOME PRO MOD GOLD.AND A PROMOTER WHO STARTED A MOVEMENT IS HERE TO TELL THE TALE.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re celebrating drag racing greatness on every level.First up, the Queen of Pro Stock, Erica Enders, joins us after her massive win at the NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indy. This was her 50th career national event win, and yeah, she’s only the second professional drag racer in history to do it behind John Force. All-time legend. All-time closer. You do not want to line up next to her when it counts.Then, back by popular demand, Steve King checks in after taking the Pro Mod win at the Yellow Bullet Nationals. He’s on an absolute tear, one of the hottest drivers in the game right now, and doing more than his fair share to grow the sport while he’s at it.And to round it out, we’ve got the man behind the madness himself — Monty Mikho. The promoter, the originator, the dude who launched the Yellow Bullet Nationals and helped turn it into one of the most beloved outlaw races in the country. He’s got stories, perspective, and probably a couple things to say that’ll fire people up.It’s big wins. Big personalities. Big vibes.Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter are ready to throw down with the best of the best.DON’T MISS IT. LET’S GOOOOO.⸻Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com#TheWesBuckShow #DragRacing #EricaEnders #50Wins #NHRA #USNationals #SteveKing #YellowBulletNationals #MontyMikho #ProMod #WBS #DI #RacersClub

THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 398“INDY MODE & BULLET TIME”IT’S LABOR DAY WEEKEND, BABYAND THAT MEANS ONE THINGDRAG RACING. WALL TO WALL. NONSTOP.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re settin’ the stage for the two most chaotic, beloved, and adrenaline-soaked events of the season, the U.S. Nationals and the Yellow Bullet Nationals.We’re talkin’ about The Big Go. Indy. The race that defines careers. A marathon packed with legends, long days, and moments that’ll be replayed for decades. To help us break it all down, we’ve got NHRA’s own Brian Lohnes joining the show. One of the best to ever hold a mic, Lohnes knows exactly what makes this race different. From the Wednesday openers to the Monday finals, he’s got the scoop, the stats, and probably a few spicy takes.Then we’re diving into Yellow Bullet Nationals, one of the most badass outlaw doorslammer events in the country. Big energy, tight racing, and a community that bleeds horsepower. It’s gritty, it’s raw, and it’s got the vibes you can’t fake.From the big stage at Indy to the wild showdowns at Cecil County, this weekend is drag racing at its absolute best.Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter are locked in and ready to light the fuse.DON’T MISS IT. LET’S GOOOOO.⸻Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com#TheWesBuckShow #DragRacing #USNationals #BigGo #YellowBulletNationals #Indy #NHRA #BrianLohnes #CecilCounty #WBS #DI #RacersClub