Episode 93: Championships, records crowds, & 4 Crown Nationals

Josh and EJ cover recent dirt racing championships, a record-setting World 100 crowd, driver and safety developments, and the upcoming Four Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway. They also recap major results from across the country and make their picks for the Four Crown divisions.

In this episode:

Josh and EJ discuss the latest dirt racing news and look ahead to the Four Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway. The conversation covers championship results, a record-setting World 100 crowd, driver safety, major driver changes and a wide-ranging recap of recent races.

A major theme is the importance of safety and driver input. Josh and EJ discuss the Belleville cancellation and the growing role of the National Track Safety Association, while also considering a new sprint car design intended to reduce spinal compression.

The hosts celebrate Eldora’s recognition in the American Late Model Iron Man Series Hall of Fame and reflect on the World 100’s continued popularity, with the event drawing another record crowd.

The Four Crown Nationals preview looks back at the event’s history, including Steve Kinser’s early success and Jack Hewitt’s unique sweep of all four divisions in 1998. Josh and EJ share their picks for this year’s races, which feature four championship divisions and $15,000-to-win features on Saturday.

The episode also covers Nick Hoffman’s move to Spire Motorsports for 2027, Brady Bacon and Kerry Madsen’s late-season driver changes, and race results from across the country.

Timestamps

00:02 Welcome and episode preview

00:26 This week in dirt racing history

00:48 Eldora Speedway enters the ALMS Hall of Fame

01:56 Max Stambaugh championship

02:56 Driver input and track safety

05:32 Nick Hoffman’s move to Spire Motorsports

07:28 Favorite World 100 paint schemes

09:06 Attica track champions and tire testing

10:46 Record World 100 crowd

12:48 Horsepower Hydration and Victory Fuel

13:52 Jett Barnes’ early success

14:37 Cap Henry’s championships and season stats

16:25 Cap Henry vs. Cale Thomas

18:00 Brady Bacon and Kerry Madsen driver changes

20:25 Four Crown Nationals history and weekend preview

24:10 Four Crown predictions

29:15 Race recap begins

30:55 New sprint car design and driver safety

32:43 Friday race results

35:25 Saturday race results

39:09 Dennis Roth Classic and Sheldon Haudenschild discussion

43:04 Sunday results and upcoming races

48:47 Wrap-up and Four Crown Nationals plans

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