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Episode 103 of the Built2 Media Podcast is here, and this week we're joined by one of the most respected and consistent drivers in Midwest dirt track racing—Mike Anderson, driver of the No. 57 WISSOTA Modified.

If you've spent any time around a racetrack in the Upper Midwest, chances are you've seen Mike unloading the car and putting himself in contention by the end of the night. Whether it's a weekly show or one of the biggest paying races of the season, Mike has built a reputation for being one of the toughest competitors in the pit area. Quiet, humble, and incredibly consistent, he's been winning races and earning respect for decades.

We sit down with Mike to talk about:

• How his racing career got started
• The biggest highs and toughest lows throughout the years
• What it takes to stay competitive in one of the toughest Modified divisions around
• The races and moments that stand out the most
• What still motivates him to climb behind the wheel today
• The people who have helped him along the way
• His thoughts on the current state of dirt track racing

Of course, we couldn't let Mike leave without putting him through our famous Two-Minute Questions segment. From random and hilarious questions to getting a glimpse of the man behind the helmet, you'll get to see a side of Mike that fans don't often get to hear.

If you're a fan of Midwest dirt track racing, WISSOTA Modifieds, or simply appreciate the drivers who have earned their respect one lap at a time, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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This week on the Built2 Media Podcast R&R Series, we're breaking down another action-packed weekend of dirt track racing from Red Cedar Speedway and Rice Lake Speedway!

Fresh off a dominant performance and FIRST career WIN, we're joined by Ryan Olson after sweeping the night with both a heat race and feature win to earn himself a Built2 Media Sweep Broom. Ryan walks us through his incredible opening lap move that helped put him in position for victory, talks about how his 2026 season has been going, and what goals he still has for the remainder of the year.

Of course, we also dive into all of the biggest storylines from the weekend as Ben and Blake recap the winners, standout performances, hard chargers, sweeps, and everything else that had fans talking.

Hard Chargers of the Weekend

Red Cedar Speedway

• Modifieds: Shane Halopka (+6)
• Late Models: Jake Redetzke (+10)
• Street Stocks: Mike Pratt (+7)
• USRA Late Models: James McFadden (+4)

Rice Lake Speedway

• Modifieds: Michael Truscott (+5)
• Super Stocks: Mickey Anderson (+4)
• Midwest Modifieds: Cody Cimfl (+8)
• Street Stocks: Kolton Brauer (+10)
• Pure Stocks: Simon Wahlstrom (+12)

There's plenty to talk about this week, including the biggest movers, clean sweeps, exciting finishes, and all the racing action from two of the Midwest's premier dirt tracks.

Tune in and let us know who impressed you most this weekend!

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🏁 This week on the Built2 Media Podcast R&R Series, Ben and Blake break down an action-packed Fourth of July weekend featuring one of the biggest nights of the season at Rice Lake Speedway!

The guys recap Joey Jensen's incredible double victory, winning both Super Stock and Midwest Mod features at the 10th annual Kyle Runkle Memorial. They also dive into one of the wildest finishes of the year as Kennedy Swan edged out Blake Adams in an unforgettable Modified battle that had fans on their feet until the final lap.

The conversation also covers this week's Built2 Media Hard Chargers and Clean Sweep winners:

🧹 Built2 Media Clean Sweep
• Simon Wahlstrom – Pure Stocks (Kyle Runkle Memorial)

💥 Hard Chargers
• Blake Adams – Modifieds (+6 to 2nd)
• Mike Loomis – Super Stocks (+8 to 9th)
• Les Duellman – Midwest Mods (+7 to 15th)
• Parker Anderson – Street Stocks (+5 to 2nd)
• Carsyn Olson – Pure Stocks (+8 to 4th)

The guys then shift their attention to one of the biggest grassroots racing events in the Midwest as they preview the Jeff Tardy Memorial at Hibbing Speedway and opening night of the Fastlane Motorsports Northland Super Stock Series. They break down the huge purses, unique bonus awards, fan giveaways, and discuss why Ryan Aho continues to raise the bar with one of the premier racing events of the summer.

To wrap things up, Ben and Blake recap the Great Lakes Border Battle at Gondik Law Speedway, highlighting feature victories by Darrel Nelson, Jody Bellefeuille, Shane Sabraski, Jake Smith, and Austin Fencl.

If you love Midwest dirt track racing, big-money specials, hard chargers, incredible finishes, and everything happening around the region, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

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The R&R Series is your go-to weekly recap for all the action from Red Cedar Speedway and Rice Lake Speedway, bringing you the biggest moments, standout performances, and stories from the weekend.

This week, Josh Wahlstrom is coming off one of the biggest weekends of his racing career, and he's joining us to break it all down!

Josh kicked things off Friday night at Red Cedar Speedway by charging forward +6 positions in the USRA Late Model feature to pick up an impressive feature victory. He wasn't done there. Saturday night at Rice Lake Speedway, he backed it up with a heat race win and another feature victory, earning himself a Built2 Media Clean Sweep Broom to cap off an unforgettable weekend.

We dive into everything that made the weekend so special, discuss what was working behind the wheel, and learn more about Josh's journey into racing, how he developed into a consistent and competitive Late Model driver in the area, and what life is like away from the racetrack.

As always on the R&R Series, Blake and Ben also break down all the racing action from Red Cedar Speedway and Rice Lake Speedway. We cover the biggest winners, standout performances, Hard Chargers, Clean Sweep Brooms, and the biggest storylines from another exciting weekend of dirt track racing.

If you're a fan of Midwest dirt track racing, you won't want to miss this episode!

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The "Tardy Memorial" has quickly become one of the premier dirt track racing events in the Upper Midwest, and this week we're joined by one of the men helping make it happen — Ryan Aho from "The One To Go Show"

Ryan joins the Built2 Media Podcast to preview the massive Tardy Memorial coming to Hibbing Speedway on July 10th. We break down the incredible payout structure, bonus prizes, special awards, and everything racers and fans can expect from what could be the highest-paying Super Stock race ever held. We also discuss the addition of the Fast Lane Super Stock Series, the tremendous amount of work that goes into organizing an event of this magnitude, and why the Tardy Memorial is one of the most prestigious races on the Iron Range.

Beyond the event itself, Ryan reflects on his legendary racing career, including his four consecutive national championships, the keys to sustained success, and some of the memories that stand out most from his time behind the wheel.

We also dive into all the action from Rice Lake Speedway this past weekend, including:

🏁 Eric Olson's 81st career feature victory
🏁 Steve O'Brien picking up his first-ever Rice Lake Speedway win
🏁 Hunter Van Gilder's thrilling late-race charge to victory
🏁 Mitch Kesan's unforgettable family announcement in victory lane
🏁 Updated WISSOTA National Point standings

Whether you're planning to attend the Tardy Memorial, follow the Fast Lane Super Stock Series, or simply love Midwest dirt track racing, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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This week on the Built2 Media Podcast, Blake and Ben are back to break down a huge weekend of dirt track racing from Red Cedar Speedway and Cedar Lake Speedway's legendary Masters Weekend!

The guys dive into Alex Myers continuing his hot streak, John Parish putting on one of the most impressive drives through the field Friday, and the Panitzke family making plenty of noise at Cedar Lake. Plus, Jake Timm adds another big victory to his resume during Masters Weekend competition.

Who impressed us the most? Which races had the biggest storylines? Who's building momentum as the season rolls on? We cover it all while throwing in our usual mix of racing talk, bad takes, and a few laughs along the way.

We'll also discuss the latest news and notes from around the Upper Midwest racing scene, highlight the weekend's biggest movers, and look ahead to another busy week of racing.

If you missed the action, we've got you covered. If you were there, relive it with us!

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At just 14 years old, Cam Panitzke is already making a name for himself in the highly competitive USRA Late Model ranks.

After coming painfully close multiple times early in the 2026 season, Cam finally broke through on June 6th with his first career USRA Late Model victory at Cedar Lake Speedway. He followed that performance with a runner-up finish on June 12th before capturing one of the biggest wins of his young career during Cedar Lake Speedway's prestigious Masters Weekend on June 13th, taking home the $1,000 winner's check.

Through just 11 starts in 2026, Cam has already accumulated:
• 2 Feature Wins
• 7 Top-5 Finishes
• 10 Top-10 Finishes

But the stats only tell part of the story.

Cam joins Blake and Ben to discuss his racing journey from go-karts to Legends cars, his experience racing on asphalt, and the transition into one of dirt racing's toughest divisions. We also dive into the emotions surrounding his recent victories and what it feels like to compete against drivers with years more experience.

One of the coolest moments of Masters Weekend came when Cam and his dad, Nick Panitzke, both found Victory Lane on the same night, creating a memory their family will never forget.

This episode is packed with excitement, confidence, and a glimpse into the future of Midwest dirt track racing. If you want to hear what a young driver sounds like after achieving a major career milestone, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

🎧 Listen now and hear why everyone is talking about Cam Panitzke.

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This week on the Built2 Media Podcast, we spend most of the night with a man who has been part of the backbone of Midwest dirt track racing for generations — Art Golden.

At 83 years old, Art has seen it all. From the evolution of race cars and racing parts to the ever-changing costs of the sport, he's been there through it all. More importantly, he's been the guy racers have relied on when they needed help the most.

Art shares incredible stories from decades at the racetrack, discusses how racing has changed over the years, and gives his perspective on what it takes to keep racers competing season after season. If you've spent any time around Midwest dirt track racing, chances are you've heard the name Art Golden.

One quote from Art perfectly sums up his passion for the sport:

"When I die, I'm going to have my ashes spread on the track so I can get in their face one more time."

We also put Art through our famous Two-Minute Questions segment and hear even more stories from one of racing's most respected figures.

In addition to our conversation with Art, we break down several major announcements from Rice Lake Speedway, including:

🏁 2026 Weekly Racing Purse Increases
• Modifieds: $600 to win, $85 to start
• Super Stocks: $500 to win
• Midwest Mods: $400 to win
• Street Stocks: $300 to win
• Pure Stocks: $200 to win

🏁 New $5,000 Weekly Racer Point Fund

🏁 Rice Lake Speedway Hall of Fame Class
• Mike Anderson
• Steve Laursen
• Bob Ellis
• Mitch Hansen
• Wild Hawgs
• Brad Kuchera
• Mike Kuchera
• Craig Anderson

This episode is about more than racing. It's about the people who built the sport, supported racers for decades, and helped create the racing community we know today.

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