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Stoking the Fire 19th Annual Haubstadt Huster recap4 Crown Nationals review Kerry Madsen and Brady Bacon in new rides to finish the yearNew tracks for WoOFlo Racing Night in America at LPS. Cautions drug that event out... how do they solve that?Tulsa Shootout registration opens last week. Championship night at LPSWoO late models Bayou Classic cancelled due to weather Our temporary merch store is open! Social media of the week - Brent Marks, Kaylee Bryson gets a Venmo request, Dustin Selvage returns to MoberlyThe DraftFeature Finish 4 Crown Nationals at Eldora SpeedwayWoO sprint cars @ Hanford, Bakersfield, Ventura WoO late models @ Pevely for the King of the ArchLucas Oil late models @ Brownstown SpeedwaySilver Dollar Speedway - Fall Nationals Lincoln Park Speedway - Flo Racing Night in America, Championship nightWilliams Grove Speedway - VP night/ WoO tune-upPetaluma Speedway - Adobe Cup IIKokomo Speedway - Sunday Funday The Smoke Charlie gets some bagel bitesThe Lawd's Chicken!! Bruce Li is in town again...Hot wingsSteak day at Charlie's Biscoff banana puddingBrown bag special at RoundersSunday Funday football dayPenn Station subsSavannahs Cafe breakfast Whistle Stop and Birt's Store Ribeye steak sandwiches

Stoking the Fire A 2 week recap. Labor Day Weekend happeningsA Crave Case mistake on ISW. We failed to mention on our last episode. Johnny Gibson' s streak ends... or does it?!Things get spicy at Skagit and Calistoga.The Knoxville Raceway season concludes.Belleville news. Updates from 2 different Belleville's.POWRi forms a new national series. It is World 100 week. Picks to win, and, some schemes! Social media of the week - Gordy Gundaker hires a late model driver for St. Louis. Bikini contest start money?The DraftFeature Finish WoO sprint cars @ Nodak Speedway and Huset's for the Huset' s Shootout. High Limit @ Douglas County Dirt Track, Skagit Speedway for the Skagit Nationals. USAC Silver Crown @ DuQuoin, USAC national midgets @ Angell Park and Coles County. MARS late models Illinois swing. Tri-State Speedway - Labor Day Weekend Challenge. POWRi 410 Outlaw sprint cars, PA weekly shows, Louie Vermeil Classic at Calistoga Speedway, Baltes Classic The Smoke We both enjoy Bruce Li while he was in ElberfeldSonic on Friday for us bothStoll's breakfast and dinnerArby'sSimple Joy's Cafe food truck in town.Another Texas Roadhouse meal...Sloppy Joe week for BunnerNo weigh Wednesday at Orange LeafFrank' s RestaurantSteak dinner & steak 'n eggs for breakfastLabor Day cookout at Charlie's

We're back after 1 month off! Busy times! Stoking the Fire A lot to unpack. USAC Indiana Sprint Week, Night Before the Ironman, Knoxville 360 and 410 Nationals. Discussing and dishing our opinions on those topics.Springfield Mile carnage Marshalltown Speedway brings back winged sprint cars for the first time since 1989.Belle Clair Speedway grand re-opening! USAC announces Indiana Sprint Week dates for 2027.Wild West Shootout gets a purse boost for the finale in January. And a lap leader loot program is introduced. On deck for the week: WoO 2nd leg of the Northern Tour, Gold Cup at Silver Dollar, Sprint Car Smackdown, WoO late models debut at Oskaloosa Social media of the weeks- "Busted ass nails", Danny is looking for a new podcast. Timms T-shirt, Blake Lirette picks something other than the winner for Knoxville.The DraftFeature Finish WoO sprint cars @ Ogilvie Raceway and Jackson MotorplexWoO late models @ Maquoketa Speedway for the Hawkeye 100Super DIRTcar big block modifieds - SummerFastHigh Limit Racing @ Santa Maria, Tulare, PlacervilleMidwest Thunder 410 sprint cars @ Bloomington and Paragon ASCoC @ Butler Motor SpeedwayPOWRi 410 Outlaw sprint cars triple dipIRA sprint cars @ Wilmot & Angell ParkBettenhausen 100 @ Springfield CA, PA, IL, IN weekly shows The Smoke Blasting through a month of food! LJS for us bothWings & cheese sticks @ BJ's BrewhouseSpam x2Wayback burgersCharlie's smoking dayTop ShootersWaffle House in Festus!Rolling the dice at Taste of China 🎲🎲Flat iron steaksRay Leo's Italian beef 🔥Late night McDonalds in Terre Haute

Well guys, we've hit the five year mark! Thanks everyone for the support since July 2021! We are going to keep it rolling 🚂 Stoking the Fire Eldora reviews/ thoughtsRock Steady Racing tabs a driver for USAC Indiana Sprint Week Cale Thomas leaves the Rudzik #49xThe Don Smith Classic at the Terre Haute Action Track gets a purse boost through the field. Indiana Sprint Week chatter. Who are our nightly picks to win?On deck for the week.Social media of the week: the other Garrett Williamson, open red, and NOSA fines Jade Hastings The Draft(Ends around 35:00 minute mark) Feature Finish Eldora Speedway - Double Down Duels, Jokers Jackpot, Knight Before, the 43rd annual Kings Royal Lucas Oil late models @ Adams County Speedway, Shelby County Speedway for the Go 50 and Silver Dollar Nationals, NARC King of the West @ Watsonville Speedway for the Howard Kaeding Classic. SCCT Western Sprint Tour Speedweek, STSS @ Bridgeport and Firecracker 100, POWRi @ Arrowhead and 81 Speedway, and more!(Ends around 43:00 minute mark) The Smoke Steak sandwiches at the houseChicken pot pieCharlie heads to R'z cafe again...Hunt Bros pizzaAngry German Hot orange chicken is back at Panda Express!Juicy Lucy burger night A return to Yangs Shabu Shabu Egg sandwich steak & eggs for breakfast

For the first time since March we have a guest join us! Dylan Bloomfield from Oakley, California joins the show! He cut his teeth racing in Cali and recently made the move to Missouri to drive the Kiwi Motorsports #8N winged 410 sprint car! Discussed: Starting on 2 wheels. Then moving to 4 wheels. Getting into sprint cars and racing in Cali. Getting the call to come to the Midwest to race! How did that transpire? Starting at US36 with the new team. A last minute decision to go to Pevely and it ended up being a good night! A win, podium, and several other top 10's so far this season. Tracks he favors in Cali and here in the Midwest.That #18 throwback scheme 😮‍💨His pick to win the Kings Royal this weekend!Big sushi guySteak chef 👨‍🍳Trakside ApparelA fresh batch of #33 shirts, get you some!Sponsors and people that make the wheels go 'round!(Ends around 53:00 minute mark) Stoking the Fire Weekend recaps- July 4th weekend, Terre Haute Sumar Classic review, a cornfield for Summer Nationals, and more.Another new driver steps into the #17GP!"Little Belleville" returns! Fair race on August 1st.Max Blair was hauling the mail at Muskingum County Not everyone got the memo that the Legends 50 at Bloomington Speedway was 50 laps. Knoxville Raceway and VP Race Fuels are now offering fuel sponsorships for teams. Donate link - https://shopknoxvilleraceway.com/products/fuel-sponsorship?variant=48256303366282 An altercation in the WoO late model series.Tanner English wins the Summer Nationals / Hell Tour championship.It is King week at Eldora 👑Other events on deck for the week. Jam packed!Social media of the week: Kyle Hammer gets frisky at Macon, shooting fish in a barrel, a short frame, and Highland Speedway has an issue with AI. The Draft (ends around 1:20:00 minute mark) Feature Finish USAC Silver Crown at the Terre Haute Action Track for the 22nd running of the Sumar Classic.WoO sprint cars @ Hartford, Wilmot Speedway.Lucas Oil late models @ 34 Raceway and Lucas Oil Speedway.SUPER DIRTcar big blocks @ Cornwall and Mohawk STSS @ Outlaw SpeedwayUSAC National midgets - Mid- America midget weekDIRTcar Summer Nationals / Hell TourGLSS @ Circle CityThe Legends 50 at Bloomington SpeedwayNARC @ Santa Maria SpeedwayCA, PA, MO, MI showsFAST on Dirt 410's at Pittsburg PA Motor Speedway Husets Speedway - Hall of Fame NightHigh Limit at Fremont Speedway on Monday. (Ends around 1:35:00 minute mark) The Smoke A fail at Twisted TomatoKFC! Charlie's burger dayChicken tacosPopeyes chicken Sonic Fried pies at McDonalds 🔥Gibson County Fair - fair fish sammich. And Italian Ice!Mission BBQ catered Hot wings at Hornet's Nest TavernBunner heads to Stellian's for an 8lb pizza 🍕

Stoking the Fire Weekend recap, and a washout. A win revoked at IMS for the BC39 night #1.KTJ and Rock Steady split.Emerson Axsom fined and placed on probation by WoO.Lucas Oil late models move the Independance 50 from Atomic Speedway to Mansfield Speedway.Social media of the week: Cornhole, "My balls is hot", street stock time limit, and Lincoln is not a fan of the Dietrich's. The Draft Feature Finish WoO sprint cars @ Cedar Lake Speedway for the Independance Spectacular Race Rudeen Race @ Big Sky SpeedwayUSAC national sprint cars @ Butler Motor SpeedwayWoO late models northern swingPA SpeedweekDIRTcar Nationals / Hell Tour 20th Annual Firecracker 100STSS - Fast Cars & FreedomASCS National sprint cars @ Belleville High Banks for "The Big One"NARA Hoosier Dirt CupCA, OH weekly showsUSCS Surecan Showdown at Ventura RacewayThe Smoke Charlie gets a craving for Taco BellA birthday celebration at TX Roadhouse...MeatloafA Panda Express brisket sample.McDonalds... AGAIN! And a pie discussion. Turoni's pizza after a rainoutTiki on Main lunchL&L DinerTin Fish NewburghPangea Kitchen 🤩🔥 #thedetroiter

Stoking the Fire Indiana Midget Week concludes Harley Burns parks it in the fresh suit!A wild turn of events from the PRO sprint feature at Knoxville Raceway on 6/12.Tri-City Speedway is put up for sale.Wayne County Speedway (OH) Sprint Speedweek accidentThe "Grass pass" at BloomingtonHuset's Hustle, High Bank Nationals recaps. And is it inching towards a crown jewel event?Skagit Speedway / DIrt Cup discussionsSocial media of the week: 7 car B-main and 6 transfer, vegan nugs, Skagit, and a long night at BentonThe Draft Feature Finish Huset's Hustle & High Bank NationalsWoO late models @ 141 SpeedwayLucas Oil late models - Mountain Moonshine Classic USAC national - Eastern Storm NARC King of the West - Fastest 5 days in Motorsports, Super Dirt CupASCoC 44th Annual Ohio Sprint SpeedweekDIRTcar Summer Nationals / Hell Tour Bloomington Speedway - Salute to Randy KinserHighbanks Hustle at Southern Illinois RacewaySuper DIRTcar big blocks @ Ransomville. The Smoke Charlie goes to Hornville on Friday date night Bacon & tomato sandwiches Steak fajitas Papa Johns delivery Red LobsterGiant burrito's at Chipotle Trackside tacosWings Etc.Trying out Noodle HouseTacoville disappointmentKuma's Corner in IndyChicken quarters for Father's Day

Stoking the Fire Red Hill Raceway and St. Louis recaps from the guys!Chase Holland is re-instated DirtVision mobile app improvements Things get spicy at Gondik Law Events on deck for the week.Social media of the week."The Draft"Feature Finish WoO sprint cars in Wisconsin High Limit @ Davenport, Red Cedar, Gondik Law, DacotahFlo Racing Night in America @ Eldora SpeedwayThe 32nd Annual dirt late model Dream NARC King of the West - David Tarter Memorial @ Silver Dollar SpeedwayUSAC National sprint cars @ Red Hill Raceway for the Illinois Sprint Car ChampionshipGLSS @ LawrenceburgASCoC @ Williams GroveSelinsgrove Speedway - Kramer CupIN, OH, CA weekly showsUSAC/CRA sprint cars @ Santa Maria The Smoke Charlie takes mom to Cheddar'sGrand buffet feastDairy Dee in SumnerHot Doggin'Monical's pizza Johnsonville Summer Shandy bratwurstSpanky's Una pizzaA visit to "the Hill" in St. LouisMVP deck all-inclusive @ Busch Stadium O'Connells PubJohnson's Corner Brisket at Panda Express

Stoking the fire Dream week at Eldora SpeedwayDanny Dietrich drops his commitment to the PA Posse 410 seriesBig Game Motorsports finedHuset's Speedway adds a bounty for the High Bank Nationals AJ Flick secures another Western PA Speedweek championship Social media of the week - Baylie Marks makes a statement...The Draft results (Ends around 29:00 minute mark) Feature Finish WoO sprint cars @ River Cities Speedway High Limit @ Lawrenceburg & ButlerWoO late models @ Mansfield Speedway for the 57 SpecialKnoxville Raceway - Cornbelt Clash Western PA SpeedweekDon Hobbs Memorial @ Bloomington SpeedwayPA, OH, CA weekly showsShort Track Super Series - Berks County Brawl at Action Track USAIRA Sprint cars @ LaSalle SpeedwayThe Smoke Sloppy JoesFry night Cork & Cleaver steak night Roth's Pizza A Totino's feastHob Knob Tavern lunchBuffalo chicken / mac bowlsSmoked tri tip & chicken legspork carnitas Nisbet Inn double 🍔Cookin' at the tractor pulls

Stoking the Fire A weekend recapThoughts on the racing at Eldora for Let's Race Two.There is a new USAC Ironman.The Shark Racing #1a was spotted over the weekend. On deck for the week 🏁Social media of the week - moving chicanes The Draft (Ends around 28:00 minute mark) Feature Finish Let's Race Two at Eldora Speedway ASCoC at Fremont SpeedwayJon Bores 20 race at Attica Raceway ParkDiamond Delaware Clash at Georgetown Speedway High Banks Heist at Eagle RacewayComeback Classic at Mansfield Speedway IRA sprint cars at Plymouth PA, CA weekly showsSouthern Illinois Raceway points raceI-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway weekly (Ends around 39:00 minute mark) The Smoke Charlie enjoys an old classic!White Castle!CheddarsGrilled pork steaksLasagna overload French toast bake A trip to Wings & Rings for BunnerA stop at the local cake stand in ElberfeldThe "Floppy Burger" Bricker's PubMother Bear's nightcap

The boys are back after a 2 week break! Stoking the Fire The guys discuss some racing and other happenings the past 2 weeks.Eagle Nationals. The challenges of sprint cars on national TV are shown.USAC Indiana Sprint Week reveals new purse $ and IMS stipulations.Steve Smith Sr. Tribute race gets a purse boost across the board. A Port Royal suspension Larry Boos is the new director at Mansfield SpeedwayIllinois Speedweek rainouts (late models)WoO sprint car rookie shakeup. A few drivers lose rides. Will at least one of them land on his feet? On deck for the week: Let's Race Two, big money in Ohio (weekly shows), High Bank Heist at Eagle, WoO late models head east. Social media of the week(s): Kyle Hammer searches for a generator. DD, Beerhill Gang, Joey Wade chime in on the Sweigart deal. Chad Kemenah does not enjoy demo derby's. Chris Wilke travels to 2005.The Draft(Ends around 35:00 minute mark) Feature Finish WoO sprint cars @ Lincoln for the Gettysburg Clash, Williams Grove for the Morgan CupHigh Limit / ASCoC co-santion the Driven2SaveLives at Kokomo SpeedwayIllinois SpeedweekUSAC Silver Crown at Salt CityNARC King of the West @ Chico for the Dave Bradway Jr. MemorialIN, OH, CA weekly showsNOW600 $uper $eries Outlaw Nationals at Macon SpeedwayASCS National sprint cars at Benton Speedway Knoxville and Huset's weeklyIndependence Motor Speedway (Ends around 44:00 minute mark) The Smoke Dishes by DaniOlive Garden Grand BuffetSmash burgersHomemade fried chicken Stolls breakfast Cinco de Mayo failBoth of the guys get behind the grill on Mother's DayQdoba burrito'sDynamite chicken at Panda Express Taco Tierra for taco Tuesday A 💣 pizza at Lyle's Ice cream overload at Coch's Cones

Stoking the Fire The guys recap their weekend at Haubstadt for the World of Outlaws sprint carsWestern World expands to 3 days at Central Arizona RacewayKings Speedway in Hanford, California gets a World of Outlaws dateKyle Jones going full time USAC midget racing On deck for the week: Kokomo Grand Prix, WoO heads to Knoxville, High Limit Eagle Nationals, WoO late models at Talladega, A Lucas Oil late model triple dip Social media of the week: Casual sprint car fans, and assisting a bar fight The Draft(Ends around 26:00 minute mark) Feature Finish SUPER DIRTcar series @ Albany-Saratoga SpeedwayUSAC/CRA sprint cars @ Central Arizona Raceway Circle City RacewayDoe Run Raceway - Doe City Showdown Paragon Speedway - O'Neal Memorial PA, CA, OH weekly showsHigh Limit @ Lucas Oil SpeedwayWoO sprint cars @ Tri- State Speedway "The Class Track" (ends around 40:00 minute mark) The Smoke MA, the meatloaf!! Arby'sFreddy's grilled cheeseburgerCharlie rolls the dice at the gas station, again.Leftovers planned. But Charlie had another idea...Carriage Inn ham & cheeseRoth's pizza - double deckerPizza slidersWindmill donutsSmokin' Saturday Track snacks

Stoking the Fire The guys discuss the Easter holiday. Also a 2 weekend recap from them.Cedar Lake Speedway joins the DirtVision weekly broadcast list.CJ Leary secures a new ride for some USAC races."The Ville" Challenge New Knoxville Raceway rules for the upcoming season.Social media of the week: Flea visits Bob Evans. And facebook level stupidity. Bills Jerky order!"The Draft"(Ends around 29:00 minute mark) Feature Finish WoO sprint cars @ I-55 for the Spring ClassicWoO late models @ Farmer City Raceway for the Illini 100USAC National sprint cars @ Lawrenceburg and the Terre Haute Action Track MLRA late models @ Lucas Oil SpeedwaySelinsgrove Speedway opening nightWilliams Grove Speedway - ARCH night Port Royal weekly showAtomic & Attica (Ends around 35:00 minute mark) The Smoke Garlic knot discussionManwich and Ruffles?Darmstadt Inn for breakfastHornets NestSonic smash burger Bunner makes a rare run to breakfast Huge sirloins on the WeberThe final - #Notmyfishfriday of 2026Indy eats - Checkered Flag Tavern, Whistle Stop, Denny's late night runA Rounders double dipTilted Kilt in Lexington Best Coast Taco's

Welcome to episode #220 where C. J. Sarna is our guest! He is the driver of the #20 Sarna Motorsports midget, out of Brea, California! Discussed: Finding his groove early in the year at Imperial Valley Raceway 🏆Taking a 10 year hiatus. Getting serious and back into racing!Streaming and how it can grow the sport. 📺Tulsa fame Mid-Winter Fair food! Favorite spots while in HawaiiSteak tips and other home cooked mealsMr. Tempo, Cha Cha's (Ends around 1:24:00 minute mark) Stoking the Fire T-Mez is back full-time!Social media of the week: leaving after qualifying, and music choiceThe DraftThanks to our listeners from across the globe! Impressive percentages!(Ends around 1:33:00 minute mark) Feature Finish WoO sprint cars @ US36, 81 SpeedwayHigh Limit midweek series opener at Vado Speedway Park, Route 66 Motor SpeedwayIndiana Ice Breaker @ Brownstown SpeedwayWoO late models @ East Alabama, Senoia NARC King of the West & USCS @ Tulare Thunderbowl Watsonville & Placerville weekly showsSTSS @ Bedford SpeedwaySpring Thaw @ Windy Hollow Speedway(Ends around 1:39:00 minute mark) The Smoke Charlie has an original at Hornville TavernChicken Salad ChickGrilled chicken thighsWing Wednesday - for us bothOpening Day lineup! ⚾Another #notmyfishfridayA visit to the "OG" Noble Roman's in the mall

Stoking the fire A little weekend recap.NARC lowers the age limit in their seriesOn deck for the week: WOO at US 36, 81 Speedway. High Limit at Vado, Route 66, Dodge City. Lucas Oil late models at Brownstown for the Icebreaker. And more!Social media of the week: Rusty Schlenk gets pulled over. Shock collars. And some more words of wisdom from Flea.The DraftFeature Finish WoO sprint cars @ Lawton and Creek County SpeedwayHigh Limit @ Central Arizona Raceway for the Cactus ClassicWoO late models at The MAG USAC/CRA sprint cars at Perris Auto SpeedwayParagon Speedway - No Way Out 40Port Royal, Williams Grove, Watsonville, Placerville season openersFAST on Dirt at Pittsburgh PA Motor SpeedwaySpring 50 at FlorenceThe Smoke Holiday candy discussion. Which holiday is the best? The guys weigh in. Crab pot pie?A visit to Los Tres Camino's and a new dish to try!Camping and visiting the Smokin' Pig.70 cent shrimp day at Wings Etc.Hornet's Nest for lunch!Another #notmyfishfridayNoble Roman's and Polish sausagesA giant pretzel