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This week on the Built2 Media Podcast R&R Series, we're breaking down another action-packed weekend of dirt track racing from Red Cedar Speedway and Rice Lake Speedway!

Fresh off a dominant performance and FIRST career WIN, we're joined by Ryan Olson after sweeping the night with both a heat race and feature win to earn himself a Built2 Media Sweep Broom. Ryan walks us through his incredible opening lap move that helped put him in position for victory, talks about how his 2026 season has been going, and what goals he still has for the remainder of the year.

Of course, we also dive into all of the biggest storylines from the weekend as Ben and Blake recap the winners, standout performances, hard chargers, sweeps, and everything else that had fans talking.

Hard Chargers of the Weekend

Red Cedar Speedway

•  Modifieds: Shane Halopka (+6) 
•  Late Models: Jake Redetzke (+10) 
•  Street Stocks: Mike Pratt (+7) 
•  USRA Late Models: James McFadden (+4) 

Rice Lake Speedway

•  Modifieds: Michael Truscott (+5) 
•  Super Stocks: Mickey Anderson (+4) 
•  Midwest Modifieds: Cody Cimfl (+8) 
•  Street Stocks: Kolton Brauer (+10) 
•  Pure Stocks: Simon Wahlstrom (+12) 

There's plenty to talk about this week, including the biggest movers, clean sweeps, exciting finishes, and all the racing action from two of the Midwest's premier dirt tracks.

Tune in and let us know who impressed you most this weekend!

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🏁 This week on the Built2 Media Podcast R&R Series, Ben and Blake break down an action-packed Fourth of July weekend featuring one of the biggest nights of the season at Rice Lake Speedway!

The guys recap Joey Jensen's incredible double victory, winning both Super Stock and Midwest Mod features at the 10th annual Kyle Runkle Memorial. They also dive into one of the wildest finishes of the year as Kennedy Swan edged out Blake Adams in an unforgettable Modified battle that had fans on their feet until the final lap.

The conversation also covers this week's Built2 Media Hard Chargers and Clean Sweep winners:

🧹 Built2 Media Clean Sweep
• Simon Wahlstrom – Pure Stocks (Kyle Runkle Memorial)

💥 Hard Chargers
• Blake Adams – Modifieds (+6 to 2nd)
• Mike Loomis – Super Stocks (+8 to 9th)
• Les Duellman – Midwest Mods (+7 to 15th)
• Parker Anderson – Street Stocks (+5 to 2nd)
• Carsyn Olson – Pure Stocks (+8 to 4th)

The guys then shift their attention to one of the biggest grassroots racing events in the Midwest as they preview the Jeff Tardy Memorial at Hibbing Speedway and opening night of the Fastlane Motorsports Northland Super Stock Series. They break down the huge purses, unique bonus awards, fan giveaways, and discuss why Ryan Aho continues to raise the bar with one of the premier racing events of the summer.

To wrap things up, Ben and Blake recap the Great Lakes Border Battle at Gondik Law Speedway, highlighting feature victories by Darrel Nelson, Jody Bellefeuille, Shane Sabraski, Jake Smith, and Austin Fencl.

If you love Midwest dirt track racing, big-money specials, hard chargers, incredible finishes, and everything happening around the region, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

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The R&R Series is your go-to weekly recap for all the action from Red Cedar Speedway and Rice Lake Speedway, bringing you the biggest moments, standout performances, and stories from the weekend.

This week, Josh Wahlstrom is coming off one of the biggest weekends of his racing career, and he's joining us to break it all down!

Josh kicked things off Friday night at Red Cedar Speedway by charging forward +6 positions in the USRA Late Model feature to pick up an impressive feature victory. He wasn't done there. Saturday night at Rice Lake Speedway, he backed it up with a heat race win and another feature victory, earning himself a Built2 Media Clean Sweep Broom to cap off an unforgettable weekend.

We dive into everything that made the weekend so special, discuss what was working behind the wheel, and learn more about Josh's journey into racing, how he developed into a consistent and competitive Late Model driver in the area, and what life is like away from the racetrack.

As always on the R&R Series, Blake and Ben also break down all the racing action from Red Cedar Speedway and Rice Lake Speedway. We cover the biggest winners, standout performances, Hard Chargers, Clean Sweep Brooms, and the biggest storylines from another exciting weekend of dirt track racing.

If you're a fan of Midwest dirt track racing, you won't want to miss this episode!

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The "Tardy Memorial" has quickly become one of the premier dirt track racing events in the Upper Midwest, and this week we're joined by one of the men helping make it happen — Ryan Aho from "The One To Go Show"

Ryan joins the Built2 Media Podcast to preview the massive Tardy Memorial coming to Hibbing Speedway on July 10th. We break down the incredible payout structure, bonus prizes, special awards, and everything racers and fans can expect from what could be the highest-paying Super Stock race ever held. We also discuss the addition of the Fast Lane Super Stock Series, the tremendous amount of work that goes into organizing an event of this magnitude, and why the Tardy Memorial is one of the most prestigious races on the Iron Range.

Beyond the event itself, Ryan reflects on his legendary racing career, including his four consecutive national championships, the keys to sustained success, and some of the memories that stand out most from his time behind the wheel.

We also dive into all the action from Rice Lake Speedway this past weekend, including:

🏁 Eric Olson's 81st career feature victory
🏁 Steve O'Brien picking up his first-ever Rice Lake Speedway win
🏁 Hunter Van Gilder's thrilling late-race charge to victory
🏁 Mitch Kesan's unforgettable family announcement in victory lane
🏁 Updated WISSOTA National Point standings 

Whether you're planning to attend the Tardy Memorial, follow the Fast Lane Super Stock Series, or simply love Midwest dirt track racing, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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This week on the Built2 Media Podcast, Blake and Ben are back to break down a huge weekend of dirt track racing from Red Cedar Speedway and Cedar Lake Speedway's legendary Masters Weekend!

The guys dive into Alex Myers continuing his hot streak, John Parish putting on one of the most impressive drives through the field Friday, and the Panitzke family making plenty of noise at Cedar Lake. Plus, Jake Timm adds another big victory to his resume during Masters Weekend competition.

Who impressed us the most? Which races had the biggest storylines? Who's building momentum as the season rolls on? We cover it all while throwing in our usual mix of racing talk, bad takes, and a few laughs along the way.

We'll also discuss the latest news and notes from around the Upper Midwest racing scene, highlight the weekend's biggest movers, and look ahead to another busy week of racing.

If you missed the action, we've got you covered. If you were there, relive it with us!

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At just 14 years old, Cam Panitzke is already making a name for himself in the highly competitive USRA Late Model ranks.

After coming painfully close multiple times early in the 2026 season, Cam finally broke through on June 6th with his first career USRA Late Model victory at Cedar Lake Speedway. He followed that performance with a runner-up finish on June 12th before capturing one of the biggest wins of his young career during Cedar Lake Speedway's prestigious Masters Weekend on June 13th, taking home the $1,000 winner's check.

Through just 11 starts in 2026, Cam has already accumulated:
• 2 Feature Wins
• 7 Top-5 Finishes
• 10 Top-10 Finishes

But the stats only tell part of the story.

Cam joins Blake and Ben to discuss his racing journey from go-karts to Legends cars, his experience racing on asphalt, and the transition into one of dirt racing's toughest divisions. We also dive into the emotions surrounding his recent victories and what it feels like to compete against drivers with years more experience.

One of the coolest moments of Masters Weekend came when Cam and his dad, Nick Panitzke, both found Victory Lane on the same night, creating a memory their family will never forget.

This episode is packed with excitement, confidence, and a glimpse into the future of Midwest dirt track racing. If you want to hear what a young driver sounds like after achieving a major career milestone, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

🎧 Listen now and hear why everyone is talking about Cam Panitzke.

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This week on the Built2 Media Podcast, we spend most of the night with a man who has been part of the backbone of Midwest dirt track racing for generations — Art Golden.

At 83 years old, Art has seen it all. From the evolution of race cars and racing parts to the ever-changing costs of the sport, he's been there through it all. More importantly, he's been the guy racers have relied on when they needed help the most.

Art shares incredible stories from decades at the racetrack, discusses how racing has changed over the years, and gives his perspective on what it takes to keep racers competing season after season. If you've spent any time around Midwest dirt track racing, chances are you've heard the name Art Golden.

One quote from Art perfectly sums up his passion for the sport:

"When I die, I'm going to have my ashes spread on the track so I can get in their face one more time."

We also put Art through our famous Two-Minute Questions segment and hear even more stories from one of racing's most respected figures.

In addition to our conversation with Art, we break down several major announcements from Rice Lake Speedway, including:

🏁 2026 Weekly Racing Purse Increases
• Modifieds: $600 to win, $85 to start
• Super Stocks: $500 to win
• Midwest Mods: $400 to win
• Street Stocks: $300 to win
• Pure Stocks: $200 to win

🏁 New $5,000 Weekly Racer Point Fund

🏁 Rice Lake Speedway Hall of Fame Class
• Mike Anderson
• Steve Laursen
• Bob Ellis
• Mitch Hansen
• Wild Hawgs
• Brad Kuchera
• Mike Kuchera
• Craig Anderson

This episode is about more than racing. It's about the people who built the sport, supported racers for decades, and helped create the racing community we know today.

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This week on the Built2 Media Podcast R&R Series, Ben Brost and Blake Anderson break down one of the biggest stretches of racing action Northwest Wisconsin has seen all season!

The week kicked off Wednesday night at Red Cedar Speedway as the High Limit Racing Sprint Car Series rolled into town with a stacked 32-car field. Kyle Larson parked it in victory lane, Justin Peck set quick time, Brent Marks won the dash, and Giovanni Scelzi and Danny Sams III put on a show with impressive charges through the A-Main.

From there, the guys recap Red Cedar Speedway's Farm Night, where Brady Larson collected the $2,000 Midwest Modified payday. Caden Steffen-Ludwig stole the USRA Late Model feature with an incredible white flag pass after starting 13th, Tate Anderson picked up his first-ever WISSOTA Super Stock feature win, and Davey Pennel started what would become a weekend sweep in the Rolling Thunder Dirt Legends.

The action continued at Rice Lake Speedway with the first-ever appearance of the Rolling Thunder Dirt Legends Series. Davey Pennel completed his sweep and collected the $1,500 weekend prize, Parker Anderson delivered late-race Street Stock excitement, Matt Leer grabbed his second straight Modified win, Blake Adams charged through the Midwest Modified field, and Alex Myers bounced back with a redemption run in the Super Stocks.

The guys also sit down with Chris Sleep to talk about the Rolling Thunder Dirt Legends Series, his racing career, the growth of the division, and much more.

Plus, we hand out our Hard Charger Awards and Broom Winners from another action-packed weekend:

Hard Chargers:
• Caden Steffen-Ludwig (+12) – Red Cedar Speedway
• Travis Anderson (+13) – Red Cedar Speedway
• Nick Trainor (+9) – Rice Lake Speedway

Broom Winners:
• Ashley Anderson – Late Models
• Brady Larson – Midwest Modifieds
• Matt Leer – Modifieds
• Alex Myers – Super Stocks
• Blake Adams – Midwest Modifieds
• Davey Pennel – Legends

All that and plenty more on this week's Built2 Media Podcast R&R Series!

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🏁 This week on the Built2 Media Podcast R&R Series, we're breaking down another action-packed weekend from Red Cedar Speedway and Rice Lake Speedway!

At Red Cedar Speedway's Military Night, two drivers picked up their first feature wins of the 2026 season as Chad Mahder and Jake Stai broke through for memorable victories. We discuss Kaden Blaeser's continued dominance in the Modified ranks, Jesse Redetzke's latest trip to victory lane, and the drivers who took home Built2 Media Sweep Brooms.

🧹 Built2 Media Sweep Broom Winners:
• Keith Tourville (Heat & Feature)
• Jesse Redetzke (Heat, Feature & Hard Charger)
• Jake Stai (Heat & Feature)

We also dive into the strong car counts across six divisions, the night's biggest stories, standout performances, and everything else that made Military Night one to remember.

Then we head to Rice Lake Speedway, where controversy and close finishes stole the headlines. We discuss the Alex Myers disqualification that changed the outcome, Matt Leer's thrilling Modified victory over Mike Anderson by just 0.195 seconds, and the slider-fest between Nick "Randy Clamhammer" Kohler and Blake Anderson that had fans on the edge of their seats.

🧹 Rice Lake Built2 Media Sweep Broom Winners:
• Nick Kohler (Heat & Feature)
• Parker Anderson (Heat & Feature)
• Simon Wahlstrom (Heat & Feature)

🔥 Hard Charger:
• Zach Baaulieu (+7)

Plus, Blake and Ben recap their own weekends, discuss what stood out most from both tracks, dabble a Jesse Glenz 141 speedway Dirt Kings "Diamond 48"  win in, and preview what's coming up in the week ahead.

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The High Limit Racing Sprint Car Series is BACK at Red Cedar Speedway, and we sat down with High Limit pit reporter Tony (TLP) LaPorta to get the inside scoop before the Roto-Rooter Midweek Series rolls into Menomonie!

Tony takes us behind the scenes of one of the fastest-growing series in dirt racing and shares what stood out from last year's incredible visit to Red Cedar Speedway. We discuss why Northwest Wisconsin has become such a special stop for teams and fans alike, and why everyone at High Limit is excited to return for Year 2.

We also dive into:
🏁 Aaron Reutzel's dominant Month of May
🏁 The championship battle between Aaron Reutzel and Rico Abreu
🏁 The biggest storylines and standout performances of the 2026 season
🏁 FS1 bringing High Limit Racing to a national audience
🏁 How the High Limit Series operates behind the scenes
🏁 The massive 14-day swing through 7 states and 9 races
🏁 What its like be a pit/infield reporter for this series, and the travels

Plus, we throw some random questions at Tony, learn more about his journey in racing, and talk about the incredible excitement surrounding the return of the High Limit Racing Sprint Car Series to Red Cedar Speedway.

If you're headed to Red Cedar Speedway Wednesday night, this episode is the perfect way to get ready for one of the biggest racing events of the year!

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