Horsepower Happenings

Horsepower Happenings

Horsepower Happenings is the Great Lakes' Short Track Racing Authority. Former racers and current industry professionals, Zach Hiser and Rich Frantz lead the way in coverage of short track racing in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and the rest of the Midwest. Horsepower Happenings is the #1 Provider for Michigan Dirt Late Model and Sprint Car Coverage. Stay informed on some of the region's biggest events with Race Day Previews, Event Updates, and more on Facebook and Twitter. Begin each week with the latest news from the weekend during the Horsepower Happenings Podcast; new episodes every Monday at 9:00 pm ET.

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August 11, 2026 97 mins

Jeff Finley is back on the program to talk about his latest passion project, the Move over Michigan Dirt Late Model Series. Then, Max Stambaugh is back on to talk with Kevin Martens.

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His first career Modified win came on Friday at Corrigan Oil Speedway, so we talk to Kyle Heintzelman. Then, hear from the "jack-of-all trades", Michael McIntyre during Credentialed with Koty Geyer. Finally, hear from Katie Robinson after her fifth win of the season.

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July 27, 2026 83 mins

Connor Landis had a full weekend of racing, one that included nearly doubling down during the Sunday Slugfest at Corrigan Oil Speedway. Then, hear from Body Hose, who won the IMCA Modified portion of the WoodTic at Merritt Speedway.

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This week, hear from five time feature winner in 2026, Jerry Pierman! Then, test your racing knowledge with Gary, Did Ya Know! Finally, three-time and defending Great Lakes Lighting Sprints Champion, Justin Ward previews the Ionia Fair Race!

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Fresh off the richest win of her career, Danielle Robinson makes her #HPHPodcast debut. Then, Mason Hannagan chats with Max Stambaugh during the MadMax Moment. Finally, Kody Johnson talks about his first career Super Late Model win Saturday night at Crystal Motor Speedway.

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Big weekend winner Korbyn Hayslett joins the show, plus Credentialed with Koty Geyer talks to Mick Schuler Award winner, Rand Thompson. Then, hear from Reveal the Hammer winner, Steve Needles

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June 29, 2026 94 mins
This week, hear from a pair of special event winners during the latest #HPHPodcast. John King grabbed a thrilling win in the Growler 100 from Whittemore Speedway on Saturday night. Simultaneously, Trevor Berry cashed in on over $10K dollars in the Go for Broke 150 at Owosso Speedway.
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June 23, 2026 96 mins
Nick Clemens is one-for-one this season at Birch Run Speedway in the Modifieds! Then, hear from Jacob Sabaj who has won three of his five starts so far with the Great Lakes Lightning Sprints
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Matthew Elsey, Jr has been setting the standard in Compact/FWD competition for several seasons; now in 2026, he's taking on a new challenge. Then, hear from the new owner of Springport Mid-Michigan Speedway, Donnie Ritter. Finally, test your knowledge of Racing History with Gary Lindahl's Did Ya Know Quiz!
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Rylee Knoll is the winningest driver in Michigan right now with a fifth win from Saturday night at Merritt Speedway. Then, hear from Van Gurley, Jr during the MadMax Moment Presented by Williams Sealcoating & Paving. Finally, we talk to Kyle Crump after his win in the Joy Fair Memorial 100 on Saturday at Flat Rock Speedway.
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Hear from a pair of drivers who broke long winless streaks over the weekend. First, hear from Dustin Daggett, who put to bed an almost two-year winless streak with the Great Lakes Super Sprints. Then, Brian Bergakker is on to talk about his most recent win with the Reveal the Hammer Outlaw Super Late Models. Finally, a new segment debuts! Credentialed w/Koty Geyer takes you behind the scenes with local members of the media!
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Friday night was the primary night of racing in Michigan! Young Mason Metzger found Kalamazoo Speedway Victory Lane for the first time in his career on Friday night. Then, we hear from longtime Pro Stock competitor, Nate Murphy!
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In his first career start at Berlin Raceway and just his second ever start in a Modified, Ricky LaDuke found Victory Lane in the debut of the Michigan Modified Series. Then, test your racing knowledge with Gary Lindahl during Gary, Did Ya Know! Finally, hear from back-to-back winner with the Great Lakes Lightning Sprints, Arlie Cooper, Jr.
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Colin Bozell drove two different cars to victory lane over the weekend at two different race tracks! Plus, hear from GLSS Rookie driver, Graham Huffman. Finally, a word from Winston Speedway owner, Andrew Heykoop ahead of their season opener on Friday night!
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May 5, 2026 59 mins
The 4th Annual Bob Finley Memorial is Saturday at Owosso Speedway - hear from promoter Jeff Finley on what to expect and what's to come in the future. Plus, TJ Barton just kicked off the season as a winner at Silver Bullet Speedway.
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April 28, 2026 55 mins
Fresh off a season opening win at Berlin Raceway, we hear from defending track champion, Austin Hull!
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Jernigan Racing features a mom and two daughters who race each other and the rest of the competition on short track Saturday nights! Then, test your racing knowledge with Gary Did Ya Know. Finally, hear from Tyler Roahrig after a weekend with an average finish of 1.5.
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Over the weekend, Michael Lynn became the first winner of the 2026 season in the IMCA Stock Cars. We chat about the class, the potential, and how Saturday went. Then, during the MadMax Moment, we hear from Devon Dobie who opened the season as a winner in Tennessee.
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Northwest Ohio's Gabrielle Grigsby has announced her intentions to run the full Turn One CRA Pro Series in 2026; hear from the former Toledo Speedway regular. Then, Dan Redmond, General Manager of Winchester Speedway, talks about the great new events happening at the historic facility in central Indiana.
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All across the country, legislation is being introduced to help protect motorsports facilities from being sued for "nuisance" complaints. In Michigan, that bill just recently passed the House. Tierra Hubbard and Tom Deery explain the whys and the hows. Then, as we wrap up Michigan Motorsports History Month, one of the Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame's founding members, Gary Lindahl takes us back in time!
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