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CARS Tour Throwback 276 Winner Ronnie Bassett Jr.
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July 29, 2024

CARS Tour Throwback 276 Winner Ronnie Bassett Jr.

Episode 97 is on the scene and Boo Carlisle is our guest co-host while Jody is beachin it up at the Outer Banks. We are joined by the newest CARS Tour winner Ronnie Bassett Jr. Bassett experienced the lows of failing to qualify at Dominion last month to the high of winning at Hickory on Saturday. Ronnie dives into how his team re-grouped after that race and how it paid dividends. He reveals who told him he won the race after the original winner was disqualified and how much of a big deal having ...
Hampton Heat Review & Graham Hollar
96
July 23, 2024

Hampton Heat Review & Graham Hollar

Episode 96 is on the scene and we welcome two time Limited Late Model Winner at Tri-County Speedway in 2024 Graham Hollar to the show. Graham is going to make his CARS Tour debut this weekend and he tells us how that deal came about, his Michael McSwain inspired throwback, how he got his start in racing, his thoughts about the latest rules change at Tri County and what he is doing to prepare for this weekend's race while on vacation! We analyze the second round of this year's Virginia Triple Cro...
Jared Fryar & Jared Dawson
95
July 16, 2024

Jared Fryar & Jared Dawson

Episode 95 is on the scene and by the looks of things, we went to Jared. Former CARS Tour Champion and 2022 Hampton Heat Winner Jared Fryar is on the scene with us this week. We discussed his return to behind the wheel at Caraway a few weeks ago after sustaining a leg injury in the off season. We also discussed the timeline of his recovery, how it was getting back into the car, what had changed since the last time he was behind the wheel, moving to Florida and what is still on his bucket list to...
Patrick Staropoli: Driving To Fight Blindness
94
July 9, 2024

Patrick Staropoli: Driving To Fight Blindness

Episode 94 is on the scene and we have a doctor in the house! Dr. Patrick Staropoli is this week's guest. The late model racer turned Vitreoretinal Surgeon describes his journey through late model stocks to winning a competition to earn an opportunity with Michael Waltrip Racing, being a winner in the ARCA Menards Series West Division, graduating from Harvard, moving to Texas to be a Vitreoretinal Surgeon and launching a campaign Driving to Flight Blindness. It is one of the most interesting co...
South Boston Recap with Brandon White of NASCAR Regional & Erin Goodman Director of Operations for the STAR Super Stock Tour
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July 2, 2024

South Boston Recap with Brandon White of NASCAR Regional & Erin Goodman Director of Operations for the STAR Super Stock Tour

Episode 93 is on the scene with Brandon White of NASCAR Regional as he helps us break down the first leg of the Virginia Triple Crown from South Boston Speedway. Brandon lets us in on a story he's working on celebrating Tim Brown's 100th win at Bowman Gray Stadium and we talk about Lee Pulliam vs Phillip Morris as featured in his latest article for NASCAR Regional. Connor Hall came from the back of the field to win the big 200 lap event on Saturday and we break down how he did that and where he...
Eric Brennan & Jeff Sparks
92
June 26, 2024

Eric Brennan & Jeff Sparks

Episode 92 is on the scene and we welcome one of the most recognizable voices in short track racing and one of the voices of the zMAX CARS Tour, Eric Brennan. Brennan details his humble beginnings growing up in New Jersey that led hi m to cut his teeth as an announcer at legendary Wall Stadium in New Jersey. He details his journey down south where it led to a stint with the World Karting Association and his feeling when he got the call to be one of the voices of the CARS Tour alongside Blake McC...
Brenden "Butterbean" Queen
91
June 18, 2024

Brenden "Butterbean" Queen

Episode 91 is on the scene with the latest winner on the zMAX CARS Tour, Brenden "Butterbean" Queen. We discuss his latest win on the tour this past Saturday at Dominion Raceway, his upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races at Kansas and Nashville, what he learned at North Wilkesboro, his thoughts on the current tire situation, getting his start at Langley Speedway, his biggest rivals on the track, his love for the Philadelphia Eagles and we discover a unique hobby of his plus a lot more in ...
Mini Tyrrell and Landon Milam
90
June 11, 2024

Mini Tyrrell and Landon Milam

Episode 90 is on the scene with long-time zMAX CARS Tour competitor Mini Tyrrell. Tyrrell discusses his season so far as he is currently fourth in the standings. He gives his thoughts on the Hoosier Tire situation and how he obtained the name "Mini". We also discuss this weekend's Mini's Mission 125 at where his non profit organization Mini's Mission is giving 30 sick children along with their families from Walter Reed Hospital the ultimate weekend at Dominion Raceway. To donate to the cause, yo...
Marty Ward Memorial Winner Thomas Beane, Boo Carlisle & the Voice of Florence Motor Speedway Terry Radford
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June 4, 2024

Marty Ward Memorial Winner Thomas Beane, Boo Carlisle & the Voice of Florence Motor Speedway Terry Radford

Episode 89 is on the scene with special guest host Terry Radford. Radford has one of the smoothest voices in the announcing game and is the voice at Florence Motor Speedway. We discuss some of the points battles at Florence and who may step up to overtake the Kelley Brothers in the late model division as they gear up for Bell and Bell Night this Saturday. Thomas Beane is a former track champion at Tri-County Speedway and this past Friday, he won the Marty Ward Memorial at Anderson Motor Speedway...
Carson Loftin & The Ripple Effect of Stewart Haas Racing's Closure
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May 29, 2024

Carson Loftin & The Ripple Effect of Stewart Haas Racing's Closure

Episode 88 is on the scene where we dive into the news of Stewart Haas Racing's closure after the 2024 season. We discuss the effect it will have on the sport going forward and the ripple effect it surely will cause. We welcome back the winner of the Kenny Minter Classic 110 from Franklin County Speedway last Friday, Carson Loftin. Loftin goes into details about his winning weekend from Callaway, how he's going to spend his summer vacation, hanging out with the Minter family and more! The boys d...
Landon Pembelton & Super Late Model Analyst & Podcast host Ty Porter
87
May 22, 2024

Landon Pembelton & Super Late Model Analyst & Podcast host Ty Porter

Episode 87 is on the scene and we welcome Dominion Raceway Late Model Standout Landon Pembelton back to the podcast. Pembelton tasted victory on Sunday in one of the late model events and the current division points leader tells us all about it, scaling back on his CARS Tour effort, rebounding from a disappointing 2023 season, how the gym is helping out with his preparation and where his Martinsville Trophy is. Ty Porter of the Ty Uncut and Uncensored show joins us to guest host several segments...
NASCAR Whelen Modified Star Jake Johnson
86
May 14, 2024

NASCAR Whelen Modified Star Jake Johnson

Episode 86 is on the scene with the most recent winner on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Jake Johnson. If you are a fan of modified racing, you are familiar with Ole Blue. Owned by Boehler Racing Enterprises, the iconic number 3 has had Ryan Preece, Tony Hirschman, Wayne Anderson among others have taken trips to victory lane. Last Saturday, Johnson added his name to that list at Monadnock Speedway. Jake tells us about his unique post race celebration, how he got started in racing and how he vie...
Luke Baldwin & Surprise Guest Jack Baldwin
85
May 7, 2024

Luke Baldwin & Surprise Guest Jack Baldwin

Episode 85 is on the scene with the King Of The Modifieds, Luke Baldwin. Baldwin talks about his season on the SMART Modified Tour thus far and what he has learned in the early part of the season. He also talks about his foray into the CARS Pro Late Model Tour this season starting at ACE on Friday night. The son of longtime Modified team owner and former Daytona 500 winning Crew Chief Tommy Baldwin also tells us about a budding media career. The podcast is hijacked by his brother Jack Baldwin an...
Brandon Ward & Alby Ovitt
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April 30, 2024

Brandon Ward & Alby Ovitt

Episode 84 is on the scene with the 2023 Brad's Golf Cars Modified Champion at Bowman Gray Stadium Brandon Ward. Ward ended a winless streak dating back to July of 2022 in the Brad's Golf Cars Modified Division at Bowman Gray Stadium. He discusses his fast start to the season with his New Day Motorsports Team, his SMART Modified Tour struggles so far, testing with Trevor Ward at North Wilkesboro and shares candid memories and laughs about his fallen friend Zach Brewer. Alby Ovitt is undefeated o...
Flight, Liberty & the Pursuit of Checkered Flags: Cole Bruce
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April 24, 2024

Flight, Liberty & the Pursuit of Checkered Flags: Cole Bruce

Episode 83 is on the scene and we welcome Langley Speedway Late Model Stock Competitor Cole Bruce to the show. This second generation driver attends Liberty University full time while racing at Langley on the weekends. If you don't see him on four wheels, you'll see him in the sky learning to become an airplane pilot. Bruce has a fascinating story and you will want to tune in to hear more! The zMAX CARS Tour returned to Orange County Speedway for the first time since 2021 and it did not disappoi...
Connor Zilisch
82
April 16, 2024

Connor Zilisch

Episode 82 is on the scene with 17-year-old Phenom, Connor Zilisch. Zilisch explains what he learned from mishaps at COTA in the Truck Series, why his CARS Tour win was one of the biggest wins of his career, hooking up with Team Trackhouse, Pinnacle Racing, what watch he prefers and if he wears his Rolex after winning the 24 hours of Daytona. He also describes balancing all this extra media attention, being homeschooled and so much more. We break down the CARS Tour race from New River All Americ...
Kyle Campbell & Craig Moore
81
April 9, 2024

Kyle Campbell & Craig Moore

Episode 81 is on the scene recapping another weekend of racing action! Kyle Campbell is now two for two on the zMAX CARS Pro Late Model Tour in 2024 after winning at Hickory on Saturday. Campbell joins the podcast to discuss a number of topics including finding new grip at Hickory, if the Kvapil family wants their race car back, who bought lunch on Sunday, what he prefers on his Millbridge Speedway Hotdog and much more! Craig Moore has been in racing since 1999. The Rougemont North Carolina nat...
Richmond Raceway Rundown & Black Acid Racing Custom Apparel's Jessica Cann
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April 2, 2024

Richmond Raceway Rundown & Black Acid Racing Custom Apparel's Jessica Cann

Episode 80 is on the scene and the boys break down a busy weekend at Richmond Raceway. Does Martin Truex Jr have a legitimate gripe with Denny Hamlin? Should NASCAR take a harder stand on the restarts or continue to treat them like a ball and strike call? These questions and more are answered. Jessica Cann wanted to be a race car driver. She figured out quickly that the best way to fund her racing career was to start a racing apparel company. The owner of Black Acid Racing Apparel stops by to ta...
King Of The Modifieds Breakdown plus James Folds & Kyle Clingenpeel return to talk about Legends racing at FCS
79
March 27, 2024

King Of The Modifieds Breakdown plus James Folds & Kyle Clingenpeel return to talk about Legends racing at FCS

Hear ye, hear ye! Episode 79 is on the scene from the palace that was the King Of The Modifieds from South Boston Speedway. We breakdown the historic weekend that saw Luke Baldwin crowned a king over Matt Hirschman, Doug Coby and a talented field of modifieds. We discuss the future of the event, Luke Baldwin taking shots at us, pit strategy gone wrong, tempers flaring and a whole lot more. We also have exclusive comments from Baldwin, Hirschman, Coby and Jonathan Cash! The boys break down the le...
South Boston Speedway General Manager Brandon Brown and R&S Race Cars Logan Clark
78
March 19, 2024

South Boston Speedway General Manager Brandon Brown and R&S Race Cars Logan Clark

Episode 78 is on the scene and we welcome the new General Manager of South Boston Speedway Brandon Brown. Brandon dives into the many hats he has worn over the years in the sport and how excited he is for leading this historic facility. Brandon also informs us of some surprises in store for this year, how the idea of the King Of The Modifieds came about and what fans can expect this weekend. Not a bad way to kick off a tenure at the speedway huh? Logan Clark returns to the program to let us know...
Two time SMART Modified Winner Carson Loftin & World Series of Asphalt Champion Hunter Wright
77
March 12, 2024

Two time SMART Modified Winner Carson Loftin & World Series of Asphalt Champion Hunter Wright

Episode 77 is on the scene with back to back SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace-O-Matic winner Carson Loftin. The 15 year old phenom discusses his win on Sunday in Caraway, racing in memory of his family friend Zach Brewer, if he would put the bumper to his father Brian, his love for UNC Basketball, the upcoming King of the Modifieds event and how he is viewed at school now after all this success among other topics. We also break down the Warrior 100 SMART Modified event from Caraway and provid...
2024 zMAX CARS Tour Kickoff with Deac McCaskill, Bobby McCarty & Chase Burrow plus the newest Pro Late Model Winner Kyle Campbell
76
March 6, 2024

2024 zMAX CARS Tour Kickoff with Deac McCaskill, Bobby McCarty & Chase Burrow plus the newest Pro Late Model Winner Kyle Campbell

Episode 76 is on the scene and we welcome two of the greatest to ever compete in the zMAX CARS Tour. Bobby McCarty is the only three time champion in the history of the zMAX CARS Tour. He is back with R & S Race Cars and has a new teammate this year in Deac McCaskill. These two drivers have 22 combined tour wins, are tied for 2nd on the all time win list, 84 combined top 5's and 132 combined top 10 finishes. We welcome them both on the podcast to discuss the upcoming season. Deac shares his reco...
SMART Modified Tour Star Jonathan Cash
75
Feb. 28, 2024

SMART Modified Tour Star Jonathan Cash

Episode 75 is on the scene and you can bet that this episode is money! Jonathan Cash is full time on the SMART Modified Tour in 2024 and he joins us this week to tell us about the road he took to get the SS Racing seat full time this year! The guys break down the entry list for the opening SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace-O-Matic event at Florence Motor Speedway. Are they pumping the brakes or gassing it up that Matt Hirschman wins the opener again in 2024? Who is a dark horse for the title? ...
Gavan Boschele, Florida Speedweek and Part 2 with Thomas Hensley
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Feb. 20, 2024

Gavan Boschele, Florida Speedweek and Part 2 with Thomas Hensley

Episode 74 is on the scene and we are discussing the Daytona 500. What are the rules for when the caution flag comes out after the white flag? Did William Byron really win the biggest race of the year? Is it a conspiracy theory that Hendrick Motorsports wins 40 years after they were born? How many buttons did Jody push? You will have to listen for yourselves. In part 2 of our discussion with Thomas Hensley, he speaks about his father's longevity in the sport, incorrect assumptions about growing ...