BullRing Banter

Episode 18: Dust Redemption
with Langley & Kimberly Austin

Another strong night at the BullRing with 55 cars across five divisions and the best racing action yet. The track surface was smooth, dust-free, and produced more lead changes than ever.

Hosts Langley and Kimberly Austin break it all down — Kendal Tucker led the Late Models, Dalton Jacobs charged forward, and Trey Stamper impressed again. Jake Barneycastle stayed hot with another Modified win, Randy Pfaff kept the points chase alive, Jamie Hopkins broke through for his first Crown Vic victory, and Austin Guilliams’ Stock4 domination rolled on. Connor Keaton also scored his first Pro4 win.

From first-time winners to tight points battles heading into Championship Night this weekend, Episode 18 has all the highlights from another great night at Ararat BullRing.

In this week’s BullRing Banter Podcast with Langley and Kimberly Austin, presented by Buffalo Mountain Motorsports, TC Construction, and Andrews Mowing & Landscaping, we break down a different kind of Saturday night at the BullRing. The Labor Day Classic was a tough act to follow, and while the crowd was a little lighter, car counts stayed strong and the racing action delivered plenty to talk about.

We dig into the scoring hiccups that slowed the night, the challenges of running a dry but fast surface, and the dust that kept everyone guessing. From key race moments to full results, we cover it all and look ahead to the final stretch of the points battles with just two weeks left in the season.

🎙️ BullRing Banter Podcast – Episode 16: Packed Pits, Big Crowds & Behind the Scenes

Welcome to Episode 16 of the BullRing Banter Podcast with hosts Langley and Kimberly Austin, proudly presented by Buffalo Mountain Motorsports, TC Construction, and Andrews Mowing & Landscaping.

It was another massive night at the Ararat BullRing—81 cars filled the pits, the neighbors’ fields were overflowing, and the grandstands were jam-packed. The drivers put on a show with wild Late Model carnage, tight battles, and plenty of action from start to finish.

We break down the results, talk about the behind-the-scenes time crunches, and look ahead to the $10K-to-win Stock4 show—entries are rolling in, lap sponsorships are open, and excitement is building fast. Plus, we touch on Oak Level Raceway’s approval for 2026 and the possibility of testing later this fall.

Finally, we preview what’s on tap for this weekend at the BullRing.

Episode 15: Full Moon Night

Presented by Buffalo Mountain Motorsports – your one-stop shop for cars, ATVs, side-by-sides, dirt bikes, and more – proud sponsor of the Late Model division. Also brought to you by TC Construction, title sponsor of the Modifieds, and Andrews Mowing & Landscaping.

Hosts Langley Austin and Kimberly Austin dive into a wild one at the Ararat BullRing, where the fans and racers showed up big for Autograph Night and the action on track matched the energy in the stands. With the PA system booming again, Bo Miller back in the pits, and new faces rolling in every week, this episode is packed from start to finish.

We recap it all, including:

• Fans and drivers making Autograph Night a hit

• Cars riding the wall in spectacular fashion

• A Late Model flipping in front of the crowd

• The Mid-East Modifieds set for their run on August 23rd

• The $1,000 bounty back on Danny Henning in Pro4, with $600 to win

• Stock4 racing for $500 to win

• Crown Vics chasing $500 if 15+ cars hit the track

• New cars being built and shared on Facebook, getting ready for the BullRing

It was a rowdy, unpredictable “Full Moon Night” at Ararat—and we’ve got all the stories right here.

After a three-week break, BullRing Banter is back! Langley and Kimberly dive into all the chaos and highlights from the latest race night at Ararat BullRing. From battling the brutal heat 🥵 and a blown PA system (saved only by party speakers), to breaking down another strong crowd and solid racing action, this episode doesn’t hold back.

They touch on the “No Show Henning” situation and the swirling controversy of Bountygate, discuss the dip in Crown Vic car count, the resurgence of the Modified division, and question if more money really brings more cars in the Late Models. Plus, Stock4 continues to be the can't-miss class of the night. They wrap up with a look ahead at schedule updates and what’s coming next.

🎧 Presented by Buffalo Mountain Motorsports (Late Model division), TC Construction (Modified division), and Andrews Mowing & Landscaping.

🎙 Bullring Banter Podcast – Episode 13: “Fireworks & Photo Finishes”
Presented by Buffalo Mountain Motorsports, TC Construction, and Andrews Mowing & Landscaping

It was a 4th of July weekend to remember at the Ararat BullRing, and Episode 13 of Bullring Banter brings you all the fireworks on and off the track! 💥🏁

Langley and Kimberly Austin break down an absolutely epic night of racing in front of a packed crowd as every division delivered drama, battles, and breakout moments:

• Danny Henning fends off stiff competition to stay perfect in the Pro4s 🔥

• Justin Pruitt muscles a win away from Charlie Meinders in a wild Crown Vic finish 💪

• Travis Covey captures his first-ever Modified win in a thrilling TC Construction division showdown 🏆

• Brandon Adkins comes from a fast-time DQ to storm through the Late Model field for redemption

• Nathan Walker’s dominant night ends in heartbreak 💥

• And the Stock4s? They packed the pits and put on a barnburner 🔥

From emotional wins to near-disasters, Langley and Kimberly dive into all the action from the BullRing’s Independence Day celebration and tease what’s coming next for the 2025 season.

🎙️ BullRing Banter Podcast – Episode 12: “Shakeups, Screwups & Big Things Brewing”
Presented by Buffalo Mountain Motorsports, TC Construction & Andrew’s Mowing & Landscaping

In this episode of BullRing Banter, Langley and Kimberly Austin recap a night full of shakeups at the BullRing — where dominant runs were snapped, new faces found victory lane, and the Late Models delivered a last-lap controversy that has everyone buzzing.

Stock4 continues to be the most unpredictable division week in and week out, and the crew tackles the question: does throwing more money at the class change anything — or is chaos just part of the deal?

Langley also fesses up to messing up the tire rule for the TC Construction Modifieds and scrambling to fix it just before race time. And post-race? A scoring correction had to be made after Ronnie Covey was caught a lap down — another behind-the-scenes fix you didn’t see.

Looking ahead to July 4th:

• 💥 $2,000 to win Stock4

• 💥 $1,000 to win Crown Vics

• 🏁 Late Models, Modifieds, and Pro4s round out the lineup

And yes — there’s talk brewing of a possible $10,000-to-win Crown Vic race in the future. It’s just a rumor for now… but the buzz is real.

🎙 BullRing Banter Podcast - Episode 11: "One Hell of a Night"
Hosted by Langley Austin & Kimberly Austin

Sometimes the best nights on track are held together by duct tape and prayer behind the scenes — and Episode 11 dives into exactly that. Langley and Kimberly recap what can only be described as one hell of a night at the Ararat BullRing. While fans witnessed great racing and exciting action, behind the scenes it was total chaos: raceceiver radios failing, power surges knocking out the scoring monitors, interference with the scoring decoder, and the occasional questionable decision of giving Langley a radio.

Despite the electronics nightmare, the racers delivered an incredible show and helped make the night a success for the fans. Get the full inside scoop on how the team battled through the chaos to make it all happen at the BullRing.

BullRing Banter Podcast – Episode 10: Fine-Tuning the Show

Join Langley and Kimberly Austin — the promoter and race director/scorer duo behind the Ararat BullRing — as they take you behind the scenes for an inside look at the track's operation.

In this episode, they break down the May 24th race night that moved maybe a little too fast. Hear about the adjustments being made to create a better experience for fans and racers alike, including an on-track Victory Lane with interviews, victory laps, and a little breathing room between heats and features. Plus, they announce that Raceivers will now be mandatory starting with Fan Appreciation Night on June 7th, and tease an exciting trio of $1,000-to-win shows coming up soon.

Get the scoop straight from the people making it all happen at the BullRing!

🎙️ BullRing Banter Podcast – Episode 9: Opening Night Recap & Race 2 Ready
Hosted by Langley & Kimberly Austin
Presented by Buffalo Mountain Motorsports, TC Construction & Andrew’s Mowing & Landscaping

After a 3-week break, Langley and Kim are back on the mic to recap a huge Opening Night at the Ararat BullRing! In this episode, they cover it all—on and off the track—including:

• Standout qualifying runs and solid payouts

• Stellar car counts that exceeded expectations

• A packed house of race fans filling the stands and every corner of the property

• Key changes coming this weekend as they work hard to get Race #2 in the books

• And yes… they talk about the food issues and what’s being done to improve the experience

It’s a full throttle episode as the BullRing crew shifts gears and keeps building momentum!

📅 Tune in now and stay in the loop for what’s next at the BullRing.