Dirt Tracks & Rib Racks

Up for this episode we are joined by Harley Burns. He is the driver of the #16 non-wing sprint car out of Brazil, Indiana! You've probably seen him racing in the state of Indiana with his hauler "the bus." Owner/driver/crew chief - he busts his butt in the local Indiana sprint car scene. Discussed: A successful 2023 race season that included some wins, a track championship, and more! Wearing multiple hats for his team and what it takes to get the job done locally, and when USAC comes to town. Where will we see him in 2024? "The bus" - where did that all start? Wheel packing 😅 Terre Haute & Brazil food scene Some sponsors that keep the wheels turning for his team.

Wooo! We're back after a 3 week break 😵 This is our annual episode with Josh of Dirt Court Jesters (Twitter/X account) We break down some of the national schedule and dip into some of the regional ones as well. Also some chatter about some of the changes to the national sprint car scene. Discussed: WoO Sprint car, High Limit, USAC (3 Divisions), WoO Late Models, Lucas Oil late models, Xtreme Outlaw midgets schedules. What races can you find us at? Regional series discussion Josh lost a smoker! The search is on Other restaurant favorites in Ohio for him (Ends around 1:37:00 mark) Stoking the Fire PA Speedweek schedule + purse boost Eastern Creek (AUS) promotor named A new non-winged sprint car series has formed in California Tri-State Speedway (Haubstadt) schedule released Social media of the weeks Chili Bowl chat and predictions (Ends around 1:54:00 mark) Feature Finish Tulsa Shootout Week 1 of the IMCA Winter Nationals @ Cocopah Wild West Shootout @ Vado Speedway Park (Ends around 1:59:00 mark) The Smoke BBQ for Christmas? Charlie re-visits his favorite steak house... 🤔 A final dish from Bonefish Grill for 2023 Salisbury steak Birria ramen NYE party Sandy's Pizza Yen Ching St. Joe Inn Smokeworks @ Bloomington And a ton more!

After almost 1 month without an interview. We get back in the studio and are joined by Gauge Garcia via phone! He is the driver of the #2k Keller Motorsports & Bill Suoja #28 winged sprint cars, out of Lemoore, California! Discussed: Snagging a win at Ocean Speedway earlier this month Marysville recap from the 5/25 race at Marysville w/ SCCT Stockton reconfiguration Racing at smaller tracks in Cali and itching to branch out to bigger tracks B-dubs, Popeye's chicken, Me-n-Ed's and a few other food faves In-N-Out spread 🧐 (Ends around 51:00 mark) Stoking the Fire Flo app down on Thursday & Friday Our Saturday recap from Red Hill Raceway Joel Myers is the new driver for the Heyward #19 Our less than impressive Dirt Draft results (Ends around 1:05:00 mark) Feature Finish USAC National sprint cars @ Circle City for the Circle City Salute 32nd Annual Show-Me 100 @ Lucas Oil Speedway WoO sprint cars & Xtreme midgets double header @ Atomic Midwest Thunder 410 sprint cars @ Red Hill Raceway. Also MMSA & support classes. IN, Knoxville weekly shows Salute to Indy @ Perris Auto Speedway SCCT @ Marysville USCS @ Riverside International Speedway Illinois Dirt Shootout @ FALS (Ends around 1:15:00 mark) The Smoke Grilled chicken thighs on the Weber Neighbors Pub in Newburgh Buffalo tenderloin x2 Late night Burger King run Thanks to our sponsors: Rounders Too Pizza, Kron Farms, K&K Excavating.

Fresh off of the 54th Annual Tony Hulman Classic at the Terre Haute Action Track. We chat about that, and much more! Stoking the Fire Forgotten shout-outs... Tony Hulman Classic recap USAC National sprint cars announce a make-up date for the Tribute to Levi Jones @ Red Hill Raceway New dates for the Wild West Shootout at Vado. Without conflict 🤔 High Limit scale A highlight of some of our favorite social media posts of the week Dirt Draft results (Ends around 42:00 mark) Feature Finish WoO sprint cars in Ohio WoO late models @ Marion Center & Path Valley High Limit in New York USAC Midgets @ Silver Crown @ Belleville IN, OH, PA - weekly shows NARC King of the West @ Tulare & Stockton USCS @ Bakersfield USAC National sprint cars @ Terre Haute Xtreme Outlaw Midgets @ Millbridge STSS @ Action Track USA (Ends around 58:00 mark) The Smoke WingStop Outback Steakhouse double down! A return to Texas Roadhouse for Bunner after a 10+ year hiatus Popeyes chicken 🔥 Pizza party @ Miller's Making rounds in Terre Haute 🍀 Thanks to our sponsors: Rounders Too Pizza, Kron Farms, K&K Excavating

The fellas are coming off a USAC double-header last weekend. We break that down, and more! Stoking the fire Larry Rice Classic @ Bloomington Speedway & Spring Showdown @ Haubstadt discussions Castrol Floracing Night in America rescheduled dates due to ☔ Two C Racing splits ways with Seth Bergman. Social media of the week. Kokomo, and a water heater at Oregon? Dirt Draft results (Ends around 28:00 mark) Feature Finish WoO Sprint Cars @ Lincoln Speedway (PA) for the Gettysburg Clash Short Track Super Series - Diamond State 50 Illinois Speedweek @ Farmer City, FALS High Limit @ 34 Raceway, Tri-City (IL), Kokomo Speedway USAC National sprint cars @ Bloomington for the Larry Rice Classic, Spring Showdown @ Tri-State Speedway (Haubstadt) Xtreme Outlaw Midgets double-header Indiana, Knoxville, weekly shows Ocean Speedway, Placerville, Petaluma weekly shows NARC King of the West @ Antioch Speedway Ohio weekly shows, Butler weekly, IRA @ Sycamore, FAST on Dirt Sprints @ Tri-City (PA) (Ends around 39:00 mark) The Smoke Crab nachos The Wheelhouse in Poseyville Charlie gets his LJS fix!! 🐟 Panda Express 🐼 German bologna sliders @ the track A new pizza roll flavor? Miranda's Restaurant in Jasper 🌮 Thanks to our sponsors: Rounders Too Pizza, Kron Farms, K&K Excavating!

A quote from the movie: Gladiator - "Are you not entertained?!?!" That was Jacksonville Speedway on Wednesday, May 1st when the World of Outlaws sprint cars made a visit! Bunner & Charlie recap that event and also Terre Haute on Sunday 5/5 when the Maverick winged sprint cars made their season debut. Stoking the fire Jacksonville & Terre Haute reviews Illinois Speedweek is on deck (Late Models) Another Wednesday WoO sprint car show this week Chandler Speedway (IN) auction drama Dirt Draft results (Ends around 31:00 minute mark) Feature Finish WoO sprint cars @ Jacksonville, Eldora for Lets Race Two USAC National sprint cars @ Eldora High Limit @ Lakeside for the Heartland of America Showdown WoO Late Models @ Mississippi Thunder Speedway for the Wisconsin Dairyland Showdown IN, PA weekly shows Knoxville Raceway season opener Maverick sprint cars @ the Terre Haute Action Track Butler Motor Speedway season opener (Ends around 43:00 mark) The Smoke Big Woods Pizza in Nashville, IN Gas station burrito 😂 Wing Stop 🐔 Cow tongue 🐮 Hacienda - quesabirria A return to the Fontanet Tavern Pips Pub tenderloin

Previous guest (ep. 95), Scott Daloisio, joins us for a follow up episode! He has been around motorsports for a long time! Starting by covering Speedway Motorcycles, track photography, and then starting at Perris Auto Speedway the year they opened in 1996 as the announcer. We catch up with him from our last chat in April of 2023. 5 winners in 5 races for the USAC/CRA sprint car series. AJ Bender claiming the win on April 27 @ Perris! Speedway GP 🏍️ Track music 🎶 Santa Maria Speedway re-opening. Mohave Valley info. USAC West Coast 360 sprint car series folded. The forming of the USCS (Ultimate Sprint Car Series) Perris Auto Speedway's best concession items 🍕 His favorite all time track concession item 🥓 An eBay store chat. Where did that stuff come from? (Ends around 1:17:00 mark) Stoking the Fire High Limit Racing - Riverside International Speedway fence situation from Tuesday, April 23 No racing at Gas City I-69 Speedway in 2024 NARC King of the West postpones their race at Stockton Dirt Track Wayne Johnson stepping into a new role with his team (#2c sprint car) Race washouts Our Dirt Draft results (Ends around 1:34:00 mark) Feature Finish High Limit Racing @ Riverside International Speedway Avanti Windows & Doors USAC/CRA sprint cars @ Perris Lucas Oil Late Models head east Indiana, California, Pennsylvania, Ohio weekly shows MOWA @ Red Hill Raceway Volusia Speedway Park - Month of Money race #3 DTWC @ Eldora Speedway (Ends around 1:48:00 mark) The Smoke Jamaican pork chops @ Rainforest Cafe Juicy seafood 🦀 House hibachi for Charlie 🍳 Homemade personal pizzas and wings Cheesecake stuffed pretzel 🥨 Picanha roast Long John Silvers, again 🐟🔥 Thanks to our sponsors: Rounders Too Pizza, Kron Farms, K&K Excavating.

The fellas recap their weekend at Haubstadt when the World of Outlaws visited! Stoking the Fire High Limit Racing in action at Riverside on Tuesday Night 2 of the Alabama Gang 100 moved to September The Ultimate Sprint Car Series makes their series & season debut at Bakersfield Paducah thoughts? Dirt Draft results (Ends around 25:00 minute mark) Feature Finish 4 races for High Limit WoO Sprint Cars @ Paducah & Tri-State Speedway WoO Late Models & USCS @ Talladega Short Track Indiana weekly shows BOSS @ The 'Burg AFCS @ Fremont IRA opener @ Beaver Dam Ocean Speedway weekly SCCT @ Merced USCS @ Bakersfield Port Royal weekly Weldon Sterner Memorial @ Lincoln The Smoke Buffalo raviolis A spaghetti feast for Charlie 🍝 Little Caesars puffs Chicken alfredo bites Carriage Inn ham & cheese 🔥 Taco tailgate at the track 🌮 Hard Truth Distilling

For this episode the guys are joined by Trey Mcgranahan! He is the driver of the Tyler Sturgeon Racing #77s winged sprint car, out of Avon, IN. Starting out in Quarter midgets and still lending a hand at that level. Winged sprint car racing, 2023 track champion at Butler Motor Speedway. How did he get hooked up with TSR and what is their plan for 2024? It turns out, he knows a good bar-b-que guy 🤔 Greeks Pizzeria and other favorites 🍕 (Ends around 48:00 mark) Stoking the Fire Weather cancelling races. Crazy weather here in our area. Dale McDowell DQ'd for a weird reason on Saturday Stockton Dirt Track - Asparagus Cup discussion from 2 weeks ago Some spicy social media posts! Dirt Draft results (Ends around 1:06:00 mark) Feature Finish WoO sprint cars @ Pevely for the Spring Classic USAC National sprint cars @ the newly configured Lawrenceburg Speedway High Limit at TMS Lucas Oil MLRA Spring Nationals @ Lucas Oil Speedway Hunt the Front Late Models @ All-Tech FINALLY- Ocean Speedway weekly opener A first time winner at Lincoln Park Speedway (weekly opener) Port Royal weekly (Ends around 1:15:00 mark) The Smoke KFC & Long John Silvers! Charlie's busy Saturday brunch Buffalo turkey tacos Sati Babi chicken Lakeview Tavern Tomahawk steak night Morel mushrooms!

Troy Morris 3 is back for more in episode 135! Previously on episode 49 with us, we had some catching up to do! Arizona tracks have been good to him! Rattling off some wins the past couple years. He discusses different style of clays & dirts at tracks he has been to across the country. Track scheduling 🧐 Will we see him in the Midwest at all in the future? 🚚 Fast food favorites, Applebees, since that is all time allows 🌮 (Ends around 1:17:00 mark) Stoking the Fire High winds at Thunderbird cancel WoO sprint cars BC39 dates announced Late model driver tire sanctions get lighter for the 3 under the spot light a couple weeks ago DD results (Ends around 1:28:00 mark) Feature Finish No Way Out 40 @ Paragon Midwest Thunder 410 sprint cars debut & MMSA season debut @ Brownstown (IN) Nippy 50 I-55 Season opener Super DIRTcar Power in the Pines @ New Egypt (Ends around 1:35:00 mark) The Smoke Pork belly stir fry The Salisbury steak streak continues for Charlie Azzip Pizza Bubbas 33 St. Louis eats from the weekend A missed opportunity on the way home Easter grub

We had a last minute change of plans for this episode. Our phone call didn't happen, so it's just us again! We'd like to announce that K&K Excavating has joined us as a sponsor! Located in Haubstadt, IN. They've been hurtin' dirt since 1978! Get ahold of them for any dirt work, material hauling, land clearing you may need! Check them out at: kandkexcavating.com Stoking the Fire Ocean Speedway is still looking to make their 2024 racing debut USAC East Coast sprint cars moving to a 410ci. engine in 2025 Kubota joins High Limit as the title sponsor Chandler Speedway (IN) is up for auction again Billy F*ckin Rose! He was trending last weekend in Texas Bad DD results (Ends around 24:00 minute mark) Feature Finish Central Arizona Raceway Lucas Oil Late Models @ Brownstown and Atomic USAC/CRA @ Cocopah WoO Sprints make their debut @ Kennedale USCS @ Clayhill Williams Grove & BAPS (Ends around 31:00 mark) The Smoke Butter fish 🤢 Metzger's Tavern Bunner was all over the Tri-State area on Saturday Biscuit battle 🤔 School pizza 🍕 Jimmy Johns

For this episode we have a father/son duo join the show! Bryan & Cruz Stanfill of Brownsburg, Indiana! A Chili Bowl to forget for Bryan in '24. Cruz taking the year off from the Tulsa Shootout, he's hoping for a return this year. Growing up in California for Bryan, and some of his success there. Then making the move to Brownsburg. Big wins for each of them. And a special night with both of them at the same track. Big plans for both of them in 2024? Tacos 54, Rusted Silo, Boulder Creek. Adjusting the palate for Midwest Mexican food 😂 (Ends around 50:00 minute mark) Stoking the Fire Matt Mitchell joins the 15 second club at Perris Auto Speedway. Sparks flying in the Late Model world. Failed tire samples and a driver swap early in the year. Trophy Cup purse increase Thunder Valley Raceway in Salem has a new promotor Dirt Draft results (Ends around 1:13:00 mark) Feature Finish WoO Sprint Cars @ Cotton Bowl Speedway STSS Speed Showcase @ Port Royal Mini Gold Cup @ Silver Dollar Xtreme Outlaw Midgets @ Du Quoin Lincoln. Williams Grove, FAST on dirt @ Pittsburgh USAC/CRA @ Perris Auto Speedway (Ends around 1:20:00 mark) The Smoke Totinos 🍕 Carriage Inn lunch Wing Wednesday Charlie has his favorite TV dinner Steak & BJ day (non participants) Jowl bacon Frog legs! 🐸

For this episode the guys are watching as the hourglass sands continue to fall. We're closer to Spring and more racing! Stoking the Fire Mother Nature interferes the past 2 weeks Briggs Danner & Aric Gentry announce USAC Silver Crown rides Stockton Dirt Track (CA) reconfiguration & Asparagus Cup Looking ahead to the No Way Out 40 @ Paragon Wicker bill rules (Ends around 23:00 mark) Feature Finish WoO Sprint Cars - Bike Week Jamboree @ Volusia Midwest Winter Nationals @ Du Quoin Bakersfield Speedway opener Central Arizona Raceway Imperial Valley Raceway - Mid-Winter Fair Clarksville Toilet Bowl (Ends around the 32:00 mark) The Smoke Charlie discovers something in his freezer. And fires up his Weber, again. Charlie is also "pizza'd" out Fish stick overload Pork Belly tacos Flaming pineapple pizza Doctoring up Hacienda salsa GoodFellas pizza in Bloomington

Charlie & Bunner are joined by (4) guests for this one. As discussed on episode 113 with Chuck Reed, he got some of his photographer buddies together, and we knocked out the round-table episode! Chuck, Jack Reitz, Mat Gerdenich, and Chris Pederson come down to the Kron Farms Inc. office. What has Chuck been up to since episode 113? Jack, Mat, and Chris' background in racing and photography. Recap from 2023. Race counts for 2024. USAC champion picks from all 6 of us Some of their favorite photos they have taken. Any framed? Quick thoughts on the ASCS sale to WRG Food on the road, food in Lafayette, Indy area We went off the rails for this one, at times. Not many results to hit, and a lot of rain-outs 👎 Thanks to these 4 for making the trip down to see us for this episode. We might make this a yearly thing 📸

The fellas jump into some topics as Florida speedweeks finish up. Stoking the Fire Weather interferes with the finales at Volusia and Ocala Late model tires soaked... kiddie pools and more! Sage Fruit joins the National Open @ Williams Grove as the title sponsor and added purse through the field. Bryan Hulbert names full time USAC annoucer ASCS series for sale? USAC West Coast 360 sprint series folds Social media of the week (Ends around 25:00 minute mark) Feature Finish USAC @ Ocala WoO Late models @ Volusia High Limit Racing & Lucas Oil Late Models @ Golden Isles Perris Auto Speedway season opener, featuring the USAC/CRA Series USCS Sprints at Southern Raceway Midwest Winter Nationals @ Du Quoin Ice Breaker 30 @ Lincoln Speedway (PA) (Ends around 33:00 mark: The Smoke Lobster rolls 🦞 Cold spaghetti Long John Silvers 🔥 Moonlight BBQ Tacos, tacos, more tacos 🌮 Wings Lombardi's pizza

We're back, with special guest, Bryce Dues! He is the driver of the #23 non-wing sprint car out of Russia, Ohio. Discussed: Making a purchase in 2019, then moving to the USAC D2 midget series 410 racing in 2024! Truckin' 🚚 Thoughts on racing in Florida so far Bud's, Willy's Tavern in Minster. Other preferred food! (Ends around 1:09:00 mark) Stoking the Fire The reasoning behind the name change at Ocala Speedway Kraig Kinser back on the WoO tour in the Pete Grove #70 Our thoughts on Ocala and Volusia racing so far Social media of the week Some improved Dirt Draft results! (Ends around 1:34:00 mark) Feature Finish DIRTcar Nationals @ Volusia: UMP Modifieds, WoO Sprints, DIRTcar Late Models, SUPER DIRTcar series Wrapping up the 48th annual WinterNationals @ East Bay: High Limit, King of the 360's STSS Sunshine State Swing @ All-Tech Raceway USAC National Sprints @ Ocala Speedway, Volusia (Ends around 1:49:00 mark) The Smoke Charlie rekindles the flame at CiCi's pizza 🍕 An underwhelming Valentines meal for Charlie Surf & Turf for Bunner on Valentines Fajita Quesadillas Taylors 2 steakhouse Jimmy Gao's Fat Tuesday!! Gumbo day 😜 Wing ding, hog roast

The guys are back in the studio and are joined by, fellow Hoosier, Van Gurley Jr! He is the driver of the Team Volkswagen/Audi #13 winged sprint car out of Merrillville, IN. He's back in the saddle after a 20 year hiatus in racing. Discussed: Some of his racing history and what he accomplished years ago, wins, etc. Lack of respect on the track. And his solution 🤔 Supporting wing racing in Indiana Changes in racing through the years. And his/our thoughts on new series emerging. Food reconnaissance 🥩 A trip to Ft. Wayne and what other restaurants can you find him at? (Ends around 1:43:00 mark) Stoking the Fire Emerson Axsom's 2024 plans American sprint car drivers competing in Australiana Lincoln Park & Bloomington Schedules are out NARC410 schedule is out HART Indiana schedules coming out this Friday 12/22 Chili Bowl entry list soars above 300 A spicy weekend in St. Louis @ the Dome - our thoughts Social media of the week and Dirt Draft results (Ends around 1:59:00 mark) Feature Finish 7th Annual Gateway Dirt Nationals in St. Louis POWERi Midgets & Non-Wing Outlaws - Jr. Knepper 55 @ Du Quoin, IL (Ends around 2:02:00 mark) The Smoke Martini night @ Bonefish Grill GD Ritzy's Penn Station subs Smash tacos Mission BBQ catered Breakfast Club JFR party Sunday Funday- Prime rib, cajun frog legs

As you know, we enjoy doing live podcasts at bars/restaurants! This one has been in the works for over a year. We visited Jennings Street Public House in Newburgh, Indiana for a Sunday Funday 🍹 Owner, Nick Burch, joins us to talk about his entrance to the racing community. And how he got converted to dirt racing. Steve Justis and Ben Ritchie of Justis Family Racing (#12 mini sprint) join us later to discuss their season and what is going on in 2024. Jennings Street Public House is located at: 300 W Jennings St, Newburgh, IN 47630. Stop by for a drink, flat bread pizza, or sandwich! Discussed w/ Nick: How long has he been the owner at JSPH? He's brewed a few beers! When did he become a fan of racing? 🏎️ Converting to dirt racing at the 4 Crown Nationals in 2022 Bar golf ⛳ His involvement in the bourbon industry 🥃 What made him decide to join us for the Chili Bowl Nationals in 2024? (Ends around the 39 minute mark) Discussed with Steve and Ben: Their 2023 MMSA season. It ended up being a roller coaster season but they got through it! Getting the opportunity to run the Knoke Racing backup car to finish the season. Breaking news for 2024? Sponsors that support their team They stick around for our Stoking the Fire segment as well! Stoking the Fire Kern County Raceway name change Port Royal moves to Flo exclusive for steaming Schedule releases WoO late model rookies joining the series High Limit & WoO Sprint rosters are taking shape "The Big Deal" Modified race Ohio Speedweek dates/tracks announced for 2024 High Limit charter system has been proposed USAC National Sprints - some full time drivers announced Gateway Dirt Nationals are on deck! The Smoke Punching that frequent flyer card at Qdoba Mama T's Italian Steakhouse Potted meat... Buffalo Burgers Red Lobster for Charlie Popeyes wings 🤔 Chalupas!

The guys are back after a break! There is some news to cover, a small results list, a full California recap, and a ton of food! Stoking the Fire FloRacing Night in America champion named after Senoia washout. A couple midget ride announcements Blake Anderson moving on from ASCoC / High Limit annoucing FAST on Dirt series purse increase Official High Limit statement on the acquisition of the ASCoC and our thoughts on that. WoO late models purse increase in 2024 Maverick Winged Sprint Car series announces "Maverick Mayhem Week" in June 2024 Dirt draft results (Ends around 23 minute mark) Feature Finish POWERi 410 winged sprints in Oklahoma Final Showdown @ BAPS STSS - Hard Clay Finale @ Orange County Fair Speedway ASCS Southwest region @ Central Arizona Speedway Perris Auto Speedway - USAC/CRA season finale USAC midgets @ Bakersfield & Placerville Reutimann Memorial @ Volusia Vado Speedway Park season finale (Ends around 33 minute mark) The Smoke La Campirana, Longhorn, and what else Charlie got into. Show-Me's Airport tacos, Dukes bar, "The barn" - a return to college Bomb Diggity Dogs, JD Allison's, Paulies Pizza Pub, Hooters Portillos! In-N-Out Qdoba burritos Wing Wednesday Fridge/freezer cleanout for Charlie Route 65 Tavern opening and a first time visit! Dave's Hot Chicken, BGE/Dougherty end of the year party

We have guests Saban Bibent - driver of the #98 Glenn Farms sprint car, and crew guy, Kaleb Kinser join us for this one! Discussed: Fresh out of high school and ready to chase races! Plans for 2024 and beyond Wingin' it, shells & cheese, #bachinit A football background for Saban and his family (ends around 44 minute mark) Stoking the Fire A couple Chili Bowl rides announced Midwest Thunder 410 Sprint Car Series starts under KB Promotions- LLC New promotor at Lawrenceburg Speedway Eastern Creek Speedway (Australia) clears a hurdle Social media of the week Dirt Draft results (Ends around 1:02:00 mark) Feature Finish Prelude to the Finals @ Cherokee Speedway WoO World Finals @ Charlotte 56th Annual Western World Sprint Car Championships NARC 410 & SCCT finale @ Stockton XR Duel in the Desert week 1 King of Memphis Fall Spectacular @ Wayne County Speedway (IL) (Ends around 1:09:00 mark) The Smoke Charlies recap from Gatlinburg Halloween Beef n Cheddars Zesto Nacho night Steaks 2 days in a row and more Greeks Pizza