Episode 90: Waynesfield, Torn Up Rides, and National Champion

Josh and EJ cover a packed stretch of dirt racing news, from crown jewel weekend chaos to track business concerns and major team moves. The episode runs through the Knoxville 360 Nationals, Knoxville Nationals, North South 100, and Iron Man 55, while also digging into safety issues, format debates, and big sponsorship news across sprint cars and late models.

In this episode, they break down what happened on track, what it means for the sport, and why these storylines matter beyond the results sheet.

Key topics

The Summer Fast for the Super Dirt Car Series Big Block Modifieds kicks off with four straight nights at four different tracks, with points deciding the champion.

Waynesfield Speedway’s uncertain future takes center stage.

Brent Marks Racing being acquired by Chase Briscoe Racing becomes a major dirt business story, with Brent Marks staying on as driver for five years.

The Knoxville 360 Nationals format debate gets real, with both hosts discussing whether 20 laps is enough and whether 410 regulars should be in the field at all.

The North South 100 delivers both chaos and a fairytale, with Josh Rice winning at Florence Speedway after a race full of torn-up cars and major wrecks.

Kyle Larson’s late moves at the Front Row Challenge and Knoxville Nationals spark the usual split reactions.

Anthony Macri’s injury at the Capitani Classic adds another rough chapter to a season already marked by crashes and setbacks.

The Knoxville Nationals prelim fuel tank problem with Ryan Timms draws strong criticism from Josh, who argues the safety risks made the situation unacceptable.

Weather and delays at Knoxville and the Kings Royal create a social media spectacle, including Larson flight tracking and nonstop speculation around race timing.

Chili’s stepping in as title sponsor for the Sprint Car SmackDown at Kokomo is treated as a sign of growing corporate interest in dirt racing, with hopes that sponsorship money trickles down to smaller teams too.

Timestamps

00:28 - This week in dirt racing history: Great American Dirt Track, Shane Stewart wins

00:55 - SummerFast preview across four tracks in Super Dirt Car Series action

01:56 - Waynesfield Speedway uncertainty and why the track needs backing

03:55 - Chase Briscoe acquires Brent Marks Racing

06:57 - Carson Macedo argues Knoxville 360 Nationals needs more laps

08:52 - Would Iron Man 55 move to help 360 Nationals field size

11:11 - 410 drivers in the 360 Nationals

11:40 - North South 100 chaos, crashes, and Josh Rice’s win

14:30 - Kyle Larson’s slide job on Ryan Timms at the Front Row Challenge

17:08 - Anthony Macri injured again at the Capitini Classic

18:26 - Knoxville Nationals pre-lim night fuel-tank issue with Ryan Timms

23:12 - Weather, Larson watch, and the Knoxville Nationals/Kings Royal delays

24:44 - Knoxville Nationals format change and driver frustration

28:40 - Gio Selzi and Brenham Crouch’s violent crash

31:22 - Chili’s sponsors Kokomo’s Sprint Car SmackDown

38:08 - Race recap begins: Thursday and Friday results

41:50 - Saturday results, including Knoxville, Florence, and local divisions

44:09 - Iron Man 55, Knoxville 360 Nationals finale, and more weekend winners

49:28 - Knoxville Nationals finale: Kyle Larson wins, Sheldon second, Casey Kane third

51:04 - Upcoming race schedule for the next week

55:03 - Wrap-up, closing thoughts, and Florence Speedway plans

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