Dirt Nerds Podcast
302 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 92 ratingsDirt Nerds is a podcast about dirt track racing! We talk to drivers, business people and anyone else involved in dirt track racing. Doesn’t matter if you like late models, sprint cars or modifieds, if it’s on dirt we talk about it! Dirt track racing is the greatest sport in the world and we want to help promote it!
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Episodes
Episode 321 - We Finally Got to Race!
April 09, 2024 00:21 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBThis week we come back from a week off to recap our opening night at our closest Friday night track at Attica Raceway Park. We talk about our opening night race where Bryce Lucius took his first 410 sprint car win ever! We also talk about the World of Outlaws races in Missouri and some of the late model races that were happening.
Episode 320 - Failed Tire Tests and Hudson Leaves the Rocket 1
March 26, 2024 00:32 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBThis week we talk about Duane's trip down to watch the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Brownstown and Atomic. We also cover the news from the last couple of weeks where three late model drivers had failed tire tests and Hudson O'Neal leaving the Rocket 1 ride.
Episode 319 - The Return of Fan Questions!
March 12, 2024 01:36 - 2 hours - 155 MBThis week we return with legendary fan questions segment! We talk about the longevity of High Limits, the wicker bill rules for sprint cars and Donny Schatz's recent interview and his comments! We also talk about the World Racing Group's purchase of the American Sprint Car Series.
Episode 318 - Golden Isles Doubleheader, ASCS Doubt and the Icebreaker
February 27, 2024 01:36 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBThis week we cover the Golden Isles double header with the High Limit Series and Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on tap. We also talk about the future of the ASCS series and the doubt that surrounds the series. Duane goes over the AFCS schedule with us and we talk about the Icebreaker at Lincoln Speedway in PA.
Episode 317 - East Bay's Final Winternationals
February 13, 2024 01:01 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBThis week we talk about the Winternationals happening at East Bay Speedway for the final time after 48 years. We also cover the World of Outlaws at Volusia and nasty feud that seems to be starting before the High Limit Series has even gotten started. We also cover the schedules for the AFCS series, Attica, Fremont and Wayne County as they were recently released.
Episode 316 - Florida-Georgia Speedweeks Begins
January 30, 2024 01:17 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBThis week we were able to return to do an in person episode! We talk about the beginning of the Georgia/Florida Speedweeks at Golden Isle and Volusia. We also talk about some more of the details with the High Limit Series and more!
Episode 315 - We're Back and We're Talking About the Chili Bowl!
January 17, 2024 00:30 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBIt's been a wild week to try and get a podcast out to you folks but we were able to pull it off! Duane tells us about his trip to the Chili Bowl! He hasn't been there in 4 years so he fills us in on what has changed and what is the same!
Episode 314 - High Limit Charters and The Gateway Dirt Nationals
December 19, 2023 02:31 - 2 hours - 138 MBThis week we sit down and talk about the big news from the High Limit Series regarding their new charter concept they plan to introduce in 2026. We also talk about Duane's visit to St Louis for the Gateway Dirt Nationals. We also talk about the announcement of the Ohio Sprint Speedweek dates and more!
Episode 313 - The Gloves Are Off - High Limit vs The World of Outlaws
December 05, 2023 02:06 - 1 hour - 112 MBThis week was a big week for sprint car racing! Both the High Limit Sprint Car Series and the World of Outlaws released their 2024 schedules and we go through both of them and try to determine who came out with the better schedule. We also talk about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule release and some of the driver swaps from around dirt track racing.
Episode 312 - Our Thoughts on the High Limit Series
November 21, 2023 02:21 - 2 hours - 136 MBThis week we talk about the announcement of the High Limit sprint car series and their intentions for 2024. With many high paying races yet to be announced from the series, the disposal of the All Stars seems it will put a hurt on Ohio tracks. We also talk about the World of Outlaws Late Model series schedule and more.
Episode 311 - The World Finals and High Limit Buzz
November 07, 2023 01:53 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBThis week we talk about Duane's trip to the World Finals. Duane tells us about his experience at the dirt track at Charlotte and some of the ups and downs from the week. We also talk about some of the chatter and buzz from the High Limit/All Stars announcement a couple of weeks ago. We talk about all of the things we heard regarding the new series.
Episode 310 - Chili Bowl Pay Increases and Larson Speaks on High Limit
October 31, 2023 01:08 - 1 hour - 115 MBThis week we talk about the Bill Hahn Memorial at Fremont Speedway that finished a couple weeks after it was rained shortened on its original date. We also talk about some race results from the weekend and we preview the World Finals. We also take time to discuss the Chili Bowl pay increase and Kyle Larson's comments about his purchase of the All Stars.
Episode 309 - A Legendary DTWC and The All Stars Are No More
October 24, 2023 00:54 - 1 hour - 118 MBWe had a lot of news to cover this week in the dirt racing world. The Dirt Track World Championship was a wild race and gave fans a legendary finish. It was also announced this week that the All Stars were purchased by the High Limit Racing series. What this means for the All Stars is to be determined but we will see as time goes on. We also talk about the news of Fremont Speedway changing promoters and what this means for the Ohio track going forward.
Episode 308 - Go To The Whistle Stop!
October 16, 2023 23:01 - 22 minutes - 22.5 MBThis week Elliott's wife joins the show to fill in for an absent Duane. They do a quick run down of all the races that happened and more important didn't happen with all of the bad weather in the area this past weekend.
Episode 307 - Maverick Series Debut, the Tusky 50 and Super Dirt Week
October 10, 2023 00:53 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week both fellas were able to get to the race track. Duane tells us about his trip to Lincoln Park for the Maverick Winged Sprint Series and the USAC finale at Lawrenceburg Speedway. Elliott visited Fremont Speedway for the Bill Hahn Memorial which was shortened by rain. We also talk about the Tusky 50 and the World of Outlaw races at Port Royal and more!
Episode 306 - The BC39 and All Star Rumors Continue to Swirl
October 03, 2023 00:43 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBThis week we sit down and talk about Duane's visit to Indy to catch the BC39. The race memorializes the late Bryan Clauson and drew more than 70 cars to race for $20K. We also talk about all of the rumors regarding a possible sale and what the end game for a new series would be.
Episode 305 - Millstream Speedway is Back From the Dead!
September 26, 2023 00:52 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBThis week we recap the 4 Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway where we saw Logan Seavey make history! Then we talk about the news that broke this week. Millstream Speedway was purchased by new owners and will be coming back from years of being dormant!
Episode 304 - The All Stars Shine at Fremont
September 19, 2023 00:30 - 1 hour - 93 MBThis week Duane tells us about his derailed weekend which took him to Fremont Speedway where the racing was fantastic! We also talk about the Late Model Knoxville Nationals, the USAC races and more from the weekend!
Episode 303 - Huddy Wins The World
September 12, 2023 00:40 - 1 hour - 93 MBThis week we recap the World 100 from Eldora Speedway! A race that saw Hudson O'Neal take his first World 100 win, giving Mark Richards his first World 100 win. We also talk about Duane's big AFCS Championship weekend from Attica and Fremont.
Episode 302 - It's World 100 Week!
September 05, 2023 23:21 - 59 minutes - 59.9 MBThis week we do a little bit of a hybrid episode since the holiday weekend threw a bit of a wrench into things. Duane is on the phone for this episode to talk about his weekend of racing and our quick hit preview of the upcoming World 100 at Eldora Speedway!
Episode 301 - Visiting Davenport Iowa and Butler's Big Show!
August 29, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBThis week we listen to Elliott as he recaps his trip to Davenport Speedway in Davenport Iowa for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series Quad City 150. Duane also tells us about his trip to Butler Motor Speedway for the return of the All Stars and the huge crowd that showed up!
Episode 300 - Motocross Dirt Track Racing
August 22, 2023 00:04 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBThis week we talk about Duane's AFCS race at Attica and his trip to Oakshade where they had a motocross jump sitting in turn 1. We also cover some of the national events from around the country and talk about some of the news from the racing scene.
Episode 299 - Larson Goes Back to Back at Knoxville and Musical Sprint Car Chairs
August 15, 2023 01:14 - 1 hour - 113 MBThis week we returned after a week off and we recap Duane's trip to Pennsylvania for the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets week of racing. Then we recap the big one, the Knoxville Nationals! Kyle Larson took the winning check for the second year in a row at the Iowa track and we talk about him and all of the other news. We also talk about the recent driver changes in the sprint car world, which seems to have gotten crazier as the year has gone on!
Episode 298 - Sprint Car Silly Season
August 01, 2023 00:55 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis week we talk about all of the sprint car driver seat changes that have happened recently and about Duane's weekend with the AFCS. We also talk about the Prairie Dirt Classic at Fairbury and other results from around the country!
Episode 297 - As The World Turns of Dirt Racing
July 25, 2023 00:41 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBThis week we talk about results but more importantly we talk about all of the Soap-Opera stories coming out of the dirt racing world. We had drivers leaving rides, getting fired from rides and drivers getting kicked out of tracks. We unfortunately had some drivers get injured as well. We talk about all of it!
Episode 296 - The MILLION
July 18, 2023 00:54 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week we sit down and recap our visit to Eldora for the Million dollar sprint car race and the Kings Royal! We also talk about the Dirtcar Summer Nationals swing through our area and a few other results.
Episode 295 - Previewing The Eldora Million
July 11, 2023 00:18 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBThis week we return with another podcast talking about the big week of sprint car races coming up in Ohio, one of which is the Eldora Sprint Million. We also talk about some of the controversy that's happened lately in sprint cars and in late models. As well as the close finish between Hudson O'Neal and Bobby Pierce.
Episode 294 - AFCS, The High Bank Nationals and The Firecracker
June 27, 2023 00:20 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBThis week Duane tells us about his trip to Gas City I-69 Speedway and his AFCS race at Fremont Speedway. We also talk about the High Bank Nationals at Husets Speedway and the Firecracker 100 at Lernerville for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.
Episode 293 - Duane the World Traveler, Ohio Sprint Speedweek and The Hell Tour
June 20, 2023 01:07 - 2 hours - 131 MBThis week Duane is back! He tells us about his travels as of late and all of the races he's been hitting up. He reviews his visit to Plymouth Dirt Track in WI and his trip to Sycamore Speedway for the Summer Nationals event. Then we talk about Ohio Sprint Speedweek, USAC Eastern Storm and other results from around the country.
Episode 292 - Duane The Late Model Guy
June 12, 2023 21:21 - 33 minutes - 33.2 MBThis week Elliott goes solo as Duane is busy catching some late model racing in Indiana. Elliott recaps some of the happenings from Eldora and the Dream where Jonathan Davenport took home $129k. He also talks about the All Star Circuit of Champions Ohio Sprint Speedweek and the results from USAC Midget Week!
Episode 291 - The High Limit Series Mess, Show Me 100 Drama, and The Dream
June 06, 2023 01:03We were off last week and we recap some of the racing and the drama from Memorial Day weekend. We also talk about some of the drama from the Show Me 100 and the High Limit Sprint Series drama from Tri-City. We also talk about the upcoming Dream at Eldora and Ohio Sprint Speedweek.
Episode 291 - The High Limit Series Mess, Show Me 100 Drama, and The Dream
June 06, 2023 01:03We were off last week and we recap some of the racing and the drama from Memorial Day weekend. We also talk about some of the drama from the Show Me 100 and the High Limit Sprint Series drama from Tri-City. We also talk about the upcoming Dream at Eldora and Ohio Sprint Speedweek.
Episode 290 - High Limits and The World of Outlaws in The Buckeye State
May 23, 2023 00:49 - 1 hour - 96.5 MBThis week we talk about Duane's visit to Wayne County for their first High Limit Series event! He tells us about his visit, the racing and the logistics that were a pain point. We also talk about the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series visiting Ohio, Lucas Oil results and the World of Outlaw Late Models visit to Marion Center PA.
Episode 289 - A Visit to Illinois and The AFCS Season Begins!
May 16, 2023 00:56 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis week we talk about Elliott's trip to Illinois to catch a couple of Illinois Speedweek races as well as a detour to Jacksonville Speedway to watch some sprint cars. Duane tells us about his opening weekend for the AFCS sprint cars and one driver taking the weekend sweep in the 410's.
Episode 288 - Our First Big Weekend of Races
May 09, 2023 00:22 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBThis week we get to talk about A LOT of racing! This was the first weekend where mother nature didn't have a major effect on our race weekend. Duane tells us about his trip to Eldora Speedway for their Let's Race Two weekend with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and the USAC National Sprint Car Series. We also talk about the late model show at Attica Raceway Park and more!
Episode 287 - Let's Race Two Preview
May 02, 2023 00:20 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBThis week we sit down and talk about the racing that was able to happen this weekend, although it wasn't local as mother nature had other plans for our area. We talk about the upcoming Let's Race Two weekend at Eldora Speedway and preview what we might see from the USAC National Sprint cars and the World of Outlaw sprint cars.
Episode 286 - Rain, Rain, Go Away
April 24, 2023 23:47 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBThis week we talk about our visit to Eldora Speedway for the FloRacing Night in America Event. But after that we don't have a whole lot to get in detail about as mother nature ruined the weekend for most.
Episode 285 - We Finally Get to Race!
April 18, 2023 00:27 - 1 hour - 87 MBThis week we get to talk about our first local race! Attica was able to get in their opening weekend with the All Star Circuit of Champions with two great finishes. We also talk about results from around the country and Duane tells us about his annual Hoserville Ohio auction that took place on Saturday.
Episode 284 - Duane Is Back!
April 11, 2023 00:18 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBThis week Duane returns! He's back to talk about the results from around the area and the country. Then we talk about All Stars and the Attica rain date interfering with Fremont's season opener. We also talk about the unfortunate news from Lawerenceburg where sprint car driver Justin Owen lost his life.
Episode 283 - Devin Shiels and Ryan Missler Return
April 04, 2023 00:34 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBThis week Duane was down and out for the podcast so we reached out and got ourselves and interview. We welcome back dirt late model drivers and friends of the podcast Devin Shiels and Ryan Missler.
Episode 282 - What We Look Forward To Start The Season
March 28, 2023 00:34 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBThis week we talk about the few races that happened as mother nature is still wreaking havoc on the race season. Then we talk about 3 things that we look forward to start the race season.
Episode 281 - Mother Nature Is Not a Race Fan
March 21, 2023 00:11 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBThis week we cover some of the minimal racing that happened over the weekend as the World of Outlaw Sprint Cars were able to get a race in at Lincoln Speedway in PA. We also talk suspensions that were handed out to G.R. Smith and Ashton Winger as well some other news from the racing world. Then we finish our fan questions from last week.
Episode 280 - Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes
March 14, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBThis week we talk about all of the drama coming out of the dirt racing world. We saw some interesting comments after the Xtreme Midget race in DuQoin and arrests in Florida. After we discuss all of that we take on some fan questions.
Episode 279 - Debating The Best Local Tracks
March 07, 2023 02:08 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBThis week we talk about some of the racing action that took place in PA and through the South. We also talk about some news from the dirt racing world which saw a crew chief change and some new rides announced. Then we finish by debating the top 3 weekly tracks in the country.
Episode 278 - Dirt Rules Daytona
February 21, 2023 01:13 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBThis week we talk about the racing from Florida and how dirt drivers ruled the week at the Daytona 500. We also talk about some recent team announcements and some other series announcements.
Episode 277 - We Talk With Trey Jacobs
February 14, 2023 02:12 - 2 hours - 121 MBThis week we sit down and to talk to 410 sprint car driver Trey Jacobs. Trey comes from a long line of racers and has an Attica Raceway Park track championship under his belt. Trey tells us about some of his early days in racing and talks about racing with his family. We then get into discussion about weekly racing and its current state and what he thinks needs to be done to save it.
Episode 276 - Bad Calls and Ventura Fighting to Stay Open
February 07, 2023 01:19 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBThis week we talk about some of the racing going on in Florida, specifically the modifieds at East Bay where Drake Troutman got hosed on a jumped start call. We also talk about the news from Ventura Raceway where they are getting pushed into a corner by a development firm. We also talk about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at All Tech and more!
Episode 275 - The Start of GA/FL Speedweeks
January 31, 2023 01:20 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBThis week we talk about the beginning of Georgia/Florida Speedweeks at Golden Isle Speedway and Bubba Raceway Park. We also talk about some of the other racing news from around the country and even some local schedule releases.
Episode 274 - Sunshine Nationals and Fan Questions
January 24, 2023 02:20 - 2 hours - 141 MBThis week the only racing game in town was the Sunshine Nationals down at Volusia County Speedway for the World of Outlaw Late Model series. After we covert those results we go into a long episode of fan questions!
Episode 273 - Chili Bowl Madness and Getting Back to Normal
January 17, 2023 01:32 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBThis week we get back to normal as Duane is back to the studio for this weeks podcast. We recap the Chili Bowl and the madness that took place. We also cover the Wild West Shootout at Vado Speedway, where Jonathan Davenport tried to cash in on a $300k sweep!