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Deez Lug Nutz

Deez Lug Nutz is a podcast dedicated to Short Track Racing. Deez Lug Nutz features Julian Austin and Jody Freeman for a unique perspective of the short track renaissance we are witnessing. You'll get perspectives from casual fans, students of the sport, pit crew, drivers, radio personalities, TV names, and more. So check us out and stick around for the best racing discussion you'll find.

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Neil Meredith, Annabeth Barnes & Jake Crum
193
June 30, 2026

Neil Meredith, Annabeth Barnes & Jake Crum

Episode 193 is on the scene and we welcome Annabeth Barnes & Jake Crum to the podcast. Annabeth is coming off of a win at Hickory Motor Speedway in the Carolina Crate Modified Division while Jake is the latest winner on the SMART Modified Tour. Neil Meredith took home the $10,000 winners purse at Anderson Motor Speedway on Saturday by winning the IHRA Stock Car Series Late Model Sportsman race. We asked him about where this win ranks amongst his all time accomplishments, talk about his time in t
Thunder Road HD 200 Preview & Thomas Beane
192
June 23, 2026

Thunder Road HD 200 Preview & Thomas Beane

Episode 192 is on the scene to preview this weekend's Thunder Road Harley Davidson 200 from South Boston Speedway. The first leg of the Virginia Triple Crown features a robust entry list. Lee Pulliam has won this event six times in the past and head's into this weekend driving for the same team that won this event last year in JR Motorsports. Connor Hall has won this event the last two seasons and returns to the scene for the team he won with in 2024 for Nelson Motorsports. Craftsman Tr...
Kingsport Speedway Late Model Winner Alex Miller
191
June 16, 2026

Kingsport Speedway Late Model Winner Alex Miller

Episode 191 is on the scene and we welcome recent Late Model winner at Kingsport Speedway in Tennessee Alex Miller to the podcast. Miller describes the recent uptick in success he's had at the jungle, his thoughts on the competition there, his career in racing, his preference for running on Friday nights and much more in this informative conversation with this racer. Mini Tyrrell completed the mission on Saturday at Dominion Raceway by winning the Mini's Mission 125 CARS Tour event for the secon
Karl Budzevski & Alex Meggs
190
June 9, 2026

Karl Budzevski & Alex Meggs

Episode 190 is on the scene. Karl Budzevski won the last Limited Late Model event nearly two weeks ago at Pulaski County Motorsports Park. He is one of two guests this week. He discusses his feelings on racing returning to Pulaski, what the IHRA is bringing to the table, his career in the sport and the score he gave Julian on his name pronunciation among other topics. Alex Meggs thrilled the crowd at Tri-County Speedway on Saturday night in a photo finish in the Late Model Stock Division over Ar
Landon Pembelton Sweeps, Jake Crum Rises & Connor Hall Wins at Langley
189
June 2, 2026

Landon Pembelton Sweeps, Jake Crum Rises & Connor Hall Wins at Langley

Episode 189 is on the scene and we review the Kenny Minter Classic SMART Modified Tour race from Franklin County Speedway. The Dark Knight came out on top in front of the huge crowd in Callaway, Virginia. Jake Crum passed Brandon Ward in the race's second half and ended up getting the win and grabbing the SMARTY trophy for the first time in his career. Hear from Crum and Ward themselves after the race as they give DLN exclusive comments. Connor Hall returned to his hometown track at Langley Spee
Chase Burrow and Ayden Millette
188
May 27, 2026

Chase Burrow and Ayden Millette

Episode 188 is on the scene. The racing world was stunned by the unexpected passing of Kyle Busch last Thursday. We pay our respects to the two time Cup Series Champion this week and discuss his impact on the sport and our thoughts about what took place on Thursday. Boo Carlisle joins us for the first hour and a half of the show as we preview this weekend's zMAX CARS Tour race from Langley Speedway and the SMART Modified Tour stop at Franklin County Speedway. We give you some insight as to who t