Modern Day Cowboy: John Gill and the Grit, Glory, and Legends of Dirt Racing [EPISODE 15]

On this episode of The Dirt Parlor Podcast, Gordy Gundaker and Don Martin sit down with the Modern Day Cowboy himself — John Gill, one of the most respected and recognizable figures from dirt late model racing’s golden era. Known for his signature style, fierce competitiveness, and black-and-green No. 75, Gill helped shape a time when the sport was defined by guts, grit, and garage-built greatness.

From the bullrings of Brownstown to the legendary Tri-City Speedway, the guys dive deep into the era of wedge cars, wild rivalries, and blue-collar brilliance. Gill shares raw, unfiltered stories about the rise of MasterSbilt, the battles with Bloomquist and Pierce, and what it really took to survive and win in one of the toughest eras of racing history. It’s a conversation loaded with laughter, lessons, and old-school truth.

Whether you grew up idolizing the Modern Day Cowboy or you're just learning what made that era so iconic, this episode brings it all to life. No filters. No scripts. Just legends, dust, and the kind of racing that built this sport from the ground up.

 

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