Dirt Tracks & Rib Racks

Returning for episode #204 is Trey McGranahan! He is the driver of the Tyler Sturgeon Racing | Engine Ice #77s non-winged sprint car. Racing out of Avon, Indiana. He rejoins us for round 2, previously he was on in April of 2024 for episode #136. We have some catching up to do! 😎

🔸Winged racing in 2024 ➡️ non-wing

🔸Midwest Thunder 410 sprint car series in 2025. Securing the Rookie of the Year award and a good finish in points.

🔸Hig...

Round 3 with Troy Morris III! This time he is in the same time zone as us, finally! Troy is the driver of the #07x late model and modified currently racing out of Waterloo, Iowa. Originally from Bakersfield, California.

Discussed:

• Lazer Chassis and getting behind the wheel of a late model
• Change of plans in Missouri. Making the move to Iowa and its reasons.
• Race results from 2025
• His 2024 "Gateway Dirt Nationals" debut a...

For this episode we are joined by Adrian Tetreault. Driver of the Baker River Racing #52x open 305 winged sprint car in the Memphis area!

Discussed:

• Early days in Connecticut and some 24 hour endurance racing.
• East coast to Memphis. Snow ❄️
• Lebanon Valley Speedway racing and concessions 🔥
• Some race results from this season. Having fun 🥳
• Ideas for the future of Baker River Racing
• Flying Saucer Pizza in Salem, Pepe's Pizza
• Donut...

For this episode we are joined by Nolan Kiefer. He is the driver of the #97 Mini- Sprint and 305 IMCA RaceSaver sprint car out of Jasper, Indiana.

Discussed:

• Crown Vic's, D2 Midgets to start.
• Recently acquiring a 305 RaceSaver sprint car. His plans for that?
• How has the 2025 season gone for him?
• Getting a handle on Tri-State Speedway.
• Success in MMSA
• A couple of his favorite establishments in Dubois County - Snaps and Slammers
• C...

Another 100 episodes has passed for us. So that means we head back to the Eli Holden Racing shop to catch up with him! This is episode #200. Thanks everyone for sticking with us through 4+ years and 200 episodes!

Discussed:

• Selling one of his cars and moving into a new class.
• Joining KDH Motorsports
• A recent injury in another sport. Recovery from that and challenges while racing
• Where does the win count stand this season. And his c...

Stoking the Fire

• Haubstadt Hustler recap
• Placerville Speedway, ASCoC, FAST on Dirt champs are named
• Mike Marlar splits with Skyline Motorsports
• On deck for the week
• Social media of the week: K9's, cops, fire, track prep
• "The Draft"

(Ends around 17:00 minute mark)

Feature Finish

• WoO sprint cars @ Bakersfield & Perris Auto Speedway
• High Limit - Commonwealth Clash @ Lernerville Speedway
• USAC national ...

Stoking the Fire

• A two week catch up. Charlie checks off a new track.
• Notable winners from Labor Day weekend big races.
• Sheldon Haudenschild will be searching for a new ride at seasons end.
• A new sprint car series is formed in Ohio
• Bloomington Speedway and Ocean Speedway conclude their seasons.
• Social media of the week
• "The Draft"

(Ends around 26:00 minute mark)

Feature Finish

• WoO @ Vado Speedway Park
• Tuscarora 50 @ Port Royal ...

Stoking the Fire

• Don Don stays with Lunstra Motorsports for the northern swing. And secures a ride for the WoO western swing.
• Cade Dillard suspended.
• Who cares about the Nascar and Knoxville schedule conflict?
• Williams Grove Speedway adds a new rule. (thanks DD)
• Knoxville Raceway crowns their season champions.
• On deck for the week: WoO @ Husets, Skagit Nationals, a return to Calistoga Speedway, Hillbilly 100.
• Social media o...

Stoking the Fire

• A weekend recap
• Donny Schatz and TSR split. The guys discuss...
• Other mid-season shake-ups
• Cade Dillard and Garrett Alberson incident
• High Limit Racing announces new cash prize for most races won. Starting in 2026.
• On deck for the week/weekend.
• Social media of the week.
• "The Draft"

Feature Finish

• WoO sprint cars @ Ogilvie & Jackson Motorplex
• High Limit @ Tulare & Placerville
• WoO late models @ H...

Stoking the Fire

• A weekend recap. A review of our Knoxville picks...
• Knoxville storylines: Qualifying nights get spicy, paint schemes/wraps, interviews, and a rookie surprises the field.
• 26 Promotions takes over the Trophy Cup. That event is fast approaching in October.
• Jason Meyers Racing goes to a 1 car team. Leaving Spencer Bayston as the odd man out.
• On deck for the week
• Social media of the week: plenty to talk about at Knoxvi...

Stoking the Fire

• Indiana Sprint Week concludes. A review of our picks. And a quick recap.
• It is Knoxville week! Our qualifying night picks and Saturday picks.
• Rural King "Road to the Dome" Announced at Coles County Speedway in September
• A bus race?
• KKR team shake-up
• Social media of the week
• The Draft

(Ends around 22:00 minute mark)

Feature Finish

• USAC Indiana Sprint Week
• WoO sprint cars - Iron Man weekend at Pevely
• Wo...

Stoking the Fire

• USAC Indiana Sprint Week kicks off. Our thoughts on the non-points night at IMS. Lincoln Park Speedway opener, Lawrenceburg. Our trip to Kokomo Speedway to watch it rain.
• FS1 ratings from Eldora Speedway - Jokers Jackpot race.
• BAPS fireworks on Wednesday 7/23 🧨
• RSR racing names their replacement driver for the 360 and 410 Knoxville Nationals
• WoO rains out both nights for the Summer Nationals at Williams Grove
• Socia...

The boys are back in the studio to break down last weeks events in Ohio: Fremont, Attica, Eldora.

Stoking the Fire

• Accident at Attica Raceway Park on Tuesday 7/15.
• Eldora on Wednesday and Thursday storylines, Gravel DQ, Bitcoin, Donny hits 30 consecutive Kings Royal A-mains, turn 1 carnage. And our opinion on a bigger crown.
• Gio Scelzi and KCP Racing part ways. Gio finds a new ride, and so does KCP.
• Medical Provisionals?
• Atomic S...

Stoking the Fire

• It's our birth month!
• The Wild West Shootout moves back to its roots.
• FS1 will be broadcasting a sprint car race this week!
• A Hell Tour champ is crowned.
• 360 and 410 Knoxville Nationals are coming soon. Early entry lists, and we are waiting on paint schemes.
• A lot of racing on deck this week. Our Kings Royal picks.
• Social media of the week
• The Draft

(Ends around 25:00 minute mark)

Feature Finish

• Hell Tour wee...

For this episode - Kelby Watt joins the show! He is the driver of the #1K 410 winged sprint car out of Adel, Iowa.

Discussed:

• Sending it out of the park at Cedar Lake Speedway
• Season stats. Snagging a win in Wisconsin and making the trip to the Terre Haute Action Track with POWRi on a Sunday.
• Being a small team and managing all the irons in the fire. Phone calls and ending up in the Bill Rose #6!
• Importance of traveling
• College and...

Stoking the Fire

• Hell Tour week 3 concludes at Clarksville Speedway. That will be their last Hell Tour event.
• A rough start to PA Sprint Speedweek
• HART - Indiana Micro week champs
• Hell Tour makes a stop at Haubstadt for us, and what else is on deck for the week?
• Social media of the week
• The Draft

(Ends around 16:00 minute mark)

Feature Finish

• WoO sprint cars @ Cedar Lake for the 11th Annual Independence Spectacular
• High Limit @...

Stoking the Fire

• Weekend recap from Huset's, Eastern Storm, POWRi Indiana swing, Super Dirt Cup, and more
• BC39 entry list is open and will close on Wednesday 6/25
• WoO late models postpone race at Independence Motor Speedway on 6/23 due to unfavorable weather
• On deck: WoO back in Wisconsin, Indiana Micro Week, PA Sprint Speedweek, Hell Tour week 3
• Huset's announces 2026 dates and purse updates for th Hustle and High Bank Nationals
• Soc...

Our guest for this episode is - Ashton Thompson! She is the driver of the #23T RaceSaver sprint car out of Salem, Indiana.

• 2025 highlights and lowlights
• The beginning of her racing career, stops along the way.
• The story of how she acquired the 305 RaceSaver sprint car 😲
• Her thoughts on the Huntley's Hoosier Sprint Car series
• Challenges of being a female in racing
• End goal of racing for her.
• Malone's Steakhouse
• Swig 🥤

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Stoking the Fire

• IMW gets 3/6 races in. And the sprint car portion got spicy!
• T-shirt trailers 🍼
• Western World gets a purse increase for this years event.
• Tri-State Speedway adds a race date.
• Social media of the week
• The Draft

(Ends around 25:00 minute mark)

Feature Finish

• WoO @ Plymouth Dirt Track & Beaver Dam
• High Limit @ Red Cedar & 141
• 31st Dirt Late Model Dream @ Eldora Speedway
• 3 USAC Indiana Midget Week shows
• ASCo...