In episode 51, I talk about wings and rings,childhood memories, and Weasel Philpot, driver of the #52 modified, joins the show!

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This Week In Dirt Racing

May 8, 2024

1:05

Talking Points

-A new USAC record

-Danny Dietrich and Jacob Allen exchange pleasantries

-Paint scheme crossovers

-New ownership team at Sharon Speedway

-A story from my youth

4:24

DCJ Podcast: Behind the rock screen w/ modified driver, Weasel Philpot

-Introduction to Weasel Philpot and Racing Background

-Evolution of Racing Cars and Technology

-The Iconic Number 52 and Family Legacy

-The Significance of Eldora Speedway

-2025 Racing Schedule and Family Balance

-Waynesfield and Track Safety Discussions

-Track Conditions and Their Impact

-Bucket List Tracks and Future Aspirations

-Exploring Other Racing Opportunities

-Goals for the Upcoming Season

-Reflecting on Past Races

-The Origin of the Nickname 'Weasel'

-Lightning Round: Quickfire Questions

-Funny Stories from the Track

-Social Media and Sponsorship Acknowledgments

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45:18

Race recap and racing to come

-Mother Nature

In episode 50, we have a dodgeball reference, sprint car tire talk, another race track is for sale, and Promoter Andy King with the Dirt Track Truck Series joins the show!

00:45

This Week in Dirt Racing History

1:03

Talking Points

-A bold strategy for the 1a

-Circle City Suites

-Coltman Farms Racing Cup

-Buckeye Karting Series

-Hoosier v. American Racer

-West Virginia Motor Speedway for sale

5:33

DCJ Podcast: Behind the rock screen w/ Dirt Track Truck Series Promoter Andy King

22:49

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23:22

Race recap and racing to come

-USAC Midgets start the season

-USAC Midwest Thunder Midgets look to get their season started

-A lot of tracks kick the gates open

In episode 49, cars…cars everywhere, an old friend makes a return, Tasker Phillips is a better man than me, and Jarrod Klay driver of the #17 modified joins the show!

00:47

This Week in Dirt Racing History

1:04

Talking Point

-WoO Late Model Sponsor

-Bloomington Speedway

-USAC Bonus

-Car counts

-Schatz speaks about Ford

-Hat tip to Danny Dietrich

-Our old friend wickerbill makes an appearance

4:42

DCJ Podcast: Behind the rock screen w/ Jarrod Klay

53:50

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54:22

Race recap and racing to come

-AFCS 410s and passing at Attica

-Brad Sweet not too sweet to Tasker Phillips

-Anthony Macari on a tear

In episode 48, not so fast my friends, the Justin Owen Memorial, and Duane Hancock with AFCS joins the show!

0:44

This week in dirt racing history

1:00

Talking Points

-Western PA Speedweek

-Silly season

-Fremont streaming

-Dirttracker Daily and ASCoC restrictions

-2025 ASCS National Tour full-time roster

-The Justin Owen Memorial

6:53

Behind the rock screen with Duane Hancock with AFCS

-Duane tells us how he got into racing, what led to the birth of AFCS, and how he's always looking for new and innovative ways to promote the sport he loves. Duane also gives us a glimpse into the upcoming AFCS season and tells us something few people know about him...it'll SHOCK you!

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1:11:17

Racing recap and racing to come

In episode 47, Donny and Ford part ways, a driver bids farewell, and The Jedi Jerry Bowersock joins the show!

0:44

This week in Dirt Racing History

1:04

Talking Points

-Ohio IMCA Racesavers 2025 Schedule

-Montpelier Moo Crew

-RTJ & USAC Silver Crown

-I-70/Powri schedule change

-Donny and Ford split

-Khane and Kofoid running wild

-Eldora camping

-Jacob Allen hangs up his helmet

05:30

The Jedi Jerry Bowersock conversation

49:16

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49:40

Race recap and racing to come

DCJ Podcast: Behind the rock screen w/ Sprint car driver, Ricky Peterson Jr.Ricky talks about his 2024 season, how technology has helped his driving, and running with the #98 Golden Flavors team full time in 2025. He also talks about his 73 race schedule with a handful of races to be added, and even let's us in on one of the tracks we may see him at.

DCJ Podcast: Behind the rock screen w/ Greg Watson of the USAC Midwest Thunder Midgets.

Greg and I talk about how the USAC Midwest Thunder Midget Series was started, the challenges that came with it, the 2025 season (I talk about how much I love the schedule), and how important everyone is who is apart of the series and how that comradery is a big part of what helps them succeed every season.

DCJ Podcast: Behind the rock screen w/ Mike & Steve Linder w/ Fremont Speedway Motorsports Education.

We discuss how the Fremont Speedway Motorsports Education was started, the different roles Mike and Steve play, how teaching someone can be difficult after it becomes second nature, and the different courses, from driving a sprint car, to chassis setup, to weekly maintenance, to fuel systems.

We also discuss the upcoming classes on March 22-23, 2025 with special guest Brady Doty who will be sharing his knowledge on Chassis setups!

Go to drivingsprint.com or contact Mike Linder at info.fsmedu@gmail.com or call/text to 419-307-5231 to get your spot!