Dirt Tracks & Rib Racks

By DTRR

Where we talk about dirt racing, cooking, and tailgating. While drinking beer and throwing in some stories as well! Covering mainly Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, IN. And other Indiana/Midwest dirt ... more

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How many episodes does Dirt Tracks & Rib Racks have?

The podcast currently has 198 episodes available.

Dirt Tracks & Rib Racks episodes:

January 29, 2024Episode 127 - Dillan Baldwin
Up for episode #127 we have Dillan Baldwin join us! He is the driver of the #67B Race Saver sprint car out of Taylorsville, Kentucky. Discussed:
Picking up a win in 2023, and Rookie of the Year for the Indiana Race Saver Sprint Car series

2024 race plans

Some of his favorite tracks to race at during his rookie year

Turns out, he's a BBQ fan!
(Ends around (29:00 minute mark)
Stoking the Fire
USAC Silver Crown Series makes a debut at a Kansas track

USAC National Midget driver announcements

Some movement in Calistoga, California for the speedway?

Virtual flagman at Lincoln Speedway (PA.) And our thoughts on that.

MMSA mini sprint schedule released for 2024
DD results, or lack thereof.
(Ends around 52:00 minute mark)
Feature Finish
2nd Annual Germfree Southern Sprint Car Showdown @ Volusia Speedway Park (USCS sprints)

Lucas Oil Late Model series @ Golden Isles Speedway for the Super Bowl of racing

Chowchilla Barnburner (CA) - Saturday 1/27 results
The Smoke
Naan bread pizzas, and Charlie's frozen dinner of the week

Moist.

A return to Rounders Too Pizza

Steak night

Crunch wraps

Chicken & Shrimp baskets

Longhorn Steakhouse - Outlaw ribeye 🔥

Soup night in Somerville
...more
1h 42min
January 22, 2024Episode 126 - Gage Green | & Chili Bowl Nationals recap
What better way to talk about the 38th annual Chili Bowl Nationals than with a guy that was there for his rookie year? Hometown boy, Gage Green joins the show! He made his Chili Bowl Nationals debut this year in the Glenn Styres Racing #55S. We break that down and also some other racing he is/has been involved in.
Starting a job with Bo Butner in drag racing. Getting him interested in dirt racing, putting the deal together with him and GSR for the Chili Bowl.

Thoughts on Tulsa and his results there in his first year racing. 🌶️

Go carts ➡️mini sprints ➡️midgets

Drag racing and his involvement there 🌲

2 weeks in Vegas, Taco Bell frequent flyer, and other food🌮
(Ends around 1:01:00 mark)
Stoking the Fire
Bluetooth watch/device check @ Chili Bowl this year

Buddy Kofoid to WoO full time

Earl Pearson Jr. finds a Lucas Oil Late Model ride

Hunter% to Hayward Motorsprots #19

Chili Bowl thoughts
(Ends around 1:14:00 mark)
Feature Finish
38th annual Chili Bowl Nationals

Wild West Shootout in Vado, NM

5th annual DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals @ Volusia Speedway Park
(Ends around 1:18:00 mark)
The Smoke
Some easy nights for Charlie - Sauerkraut, tv dinners, and he got his Chinese fix

The Wurst

Chicken on a stick

Kilkenny's Irish pub

Little Caesars

Rounders for us both!

Frontier, Cheddars, Takeout Express...in one day

Saturday bar hop
...more
1h 46min
January 08, 2024Episode 125 - 2024 schedule breakdown with Josh of Dirt Court Jesters
Wooo! We're back after a 3 week break 😵
This is our annual episode with Josh of Dirt Court Jesters (Twitter/X account) We break down some of the national schedule and dip into some of the regional ones as well. Also some chatter about some of the changes to the national sprint car scene.
Discussed:
WoO Sprint car, High Limit, USAC (3 Divisions), WoO Late Models, Lucas Oil late models, Xtreme Outlaw midgets schedules.

What races can you find us at?

Regional series discussion

Josh lost a smoker! The search is on

Other restaurant favorites in Ohio for him
(Ends around 1:37:00 mark)
Stoking the Fire
PA Speedweek schedule + purse boost

Eastern Creek (AUS) promotor named

A new non-winged sprint car series has formed in California

Tri-State Speedway (Haubstadt) schedule released

Social media of the weeks

Chili Bowl chat and predictions
(Ends around 1:54:00 mark)
Feature Finish
Tulsa Shootout

Week 1 of the IMCA Winter Nationals @ Cocopah

Wild West Shootout @ Vado Speedway Park
(Ends around 1:59:00 mark)
The Smoke
BBQ for Christmas?

Charlie re-visits his favorite steak house... 🤔

A final dish from Bonefish Grill for 2023

Salisbury steak

Birria ramen

NYE party
Sandy's Pizza

Yen Ching

St. Joe Inn

Smokeworks @ Bloomington

And a ton more!
...more
2h 38min
December 19, 2023Episode 124 - Van 'The Man' Gurley Jr.
The guys are back in the studio and are joined by, fellow Hoosier, Van Gurley Jr! He is the driver of the Team Volkswagen/Audi #13 winged sprint car out of Merrillville, IN. He's back in the saddle after a 20 year hiatus in racing. Discussed:
Some of his racing history and what he accomplished years ago, wins, etc.

Lack of respect on the track. And his solution 🤔

Supporting wing racing in Indiana

Changes in racing through the years. And his/our thoughts on new series emerging.

Food reconnaissance 🥩

A trip to Ft. Wayne and what other restaurants can you find him at?
(Ends around 1:43:00 mark)
Stoking the Fire
Emerson Axsom's 2024 plans

American sprint car drivers competing in Australiana

Lincoln Park & Bloomington Schedules are out

NARC410 schedule is out

HART Indiana schedules coming out this Friday 12/22

Chili Bowl entry list soars above 300

A spicy weekend in St. Louis @ the Dome - our thoughts

Social media of the week and Dirt Draft results
(Ends around 1:59:00 mark)
Feature Finish
7th Annual Gateway Dirt Nationals in St. Louis

POWERi Midgets & Non-Wing Outlaws - Jr. Knepper 55 @ Du Quoin, IL
(Ends around 2:02:00 mark)
The Smoke
Martini night @ Bonefish Grill

GD Ritzy's

Penn Station subs

Smash tacos

Mission BBQ catered

Breakfast Club

JFR party

Sunday Funday- Prime rib, cajun frog legs
...more
2h 32min
December 11, 2023 Episode 123 - LIVE @ Jennings Street Public House with Nick, Steve, Ben
As you know, we enjoy doing live podcasts at bars/restaurants! This one has been in the works for over a year. We visited Jennings Street Public House in Newburgh, Indiana for a Sunday Funday 🍹
Owner, Nick Burch, joins us to talk about his entrance to the racing community. And how he got converted to dirt racing. Steve Justis and Ben Ritchie of Justis Family Racing (#12 mini sprint) join us later to discuss their season and what is going on in 2024.
Jennings Street Public House is located at: 300 W Jennings St, Newburgh, IN 47630. Stop by for a drink, flat bread pizza, or sandwich!
Discussed w/ Nick:
How long has he been the owner at JSPH?
He's brewed a few beers!
When did he become a fan of racing? 🏎️
Converting to dirt racing at the 4 Crown Nationals in 2022
Bar golf ⛳
His involvement in the bourbon industry 🥃
What made him decide to join us for the Chili Bowl Nationals in 2024?
(Ends around the 39 minute mark)
Discussed with Steve and Ben:
Their 2023 MMSA season. It ended up being a roller coaster season but they got through it!
Getting the opportunity to run the Knoke Racing backup car to finish the season.
Breaking news for 2024?
Sponsors that support their team
They stick around for our Stoking the Fire segment as well!
Stoking the Fire
Kern County Raceway name change
Port Royal moves to Flo exclusive for steaming
Schedule releases
WoO late model rookies joining the series
High Limit & WoO Sprint rosters are taking shape
"The Big Deal" Modified race
Ohio Speedweek dates/tracks announced for 2024
High Limit charter system has been proposed
USAC National Sprints - some full time drivers announced
Gateway Dirt Nationals are on deck!
The Smoke
Punching that frequent flyer card at Qdoba
Mama T's Italian Steakhouse
Potted meat...
Buffalo Burgers
Red Lobster for Charlie
Popeyes wings 🤔
Chalupas!
...more
2h 44min
December 03, 2023Episode 122 - Wes Irwin
Up for this episode we have Wes Irwin on the phone! He is the driver of "Big Blue" - the merchandise trailer for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink sprint car series. You can also follow along on his blog on social media - Living like Outlaws. Discussed:
Life on the road - long days, late nights, early mornings.

His motorsports background

Being a nomad and why it works for him.

Current state of dirt racing. And some thoughts.

Wing counter for 2023.

What is in store for 2024?

Favorite food stops on the road.
(Ends around 1:23:00 mark)
Stoking the Fire
Xtreme Outlaw midget, Husets, Perris Auto Speedway schedules are out

American Late Model Series resurrected and merged with the Iron Man Series

Kyle Cummins leaves Rock Steady racing for a newly formed team

We'll be on the radio on December 3rd! AM 1170 kcbq out of San Diego, CA!

LIVE Podcast on Sunday, December 10th at Jennings Street Public House w/ JFR racing & Nick Burch

Social media and Dirt Draft results
(Ends around 1:44:00 mark)
Feature Finish
Blue/Gray 100 @ Cherokee Speedway

USAC National midgets wrap up their season in California
(Ends around 1:47:00 mark)
The Smoke
Nashville hot pork steak

Drunksgiving & Thanksgiving

A revisit to Route 65 Tavern

Juicy Seafood

Yardhouse - Whiskey pepper wing & cheese curd craving ✅

Smitty's steakhouse

Rafferty's - buffalo chicken tenders!!
...more
2h 16min
November 26, 2023Episode 121 - Harley Burns
Up for this episode we are joined by Harley Burns. He is the driver of the #16 non-wing sprint car out of Brazil, Indiana! You've probably seen him racing in the state of Indiana with his hauler "the bus."
Owner/driver/crew chief - he busts his butt in the local Indiana sprint car scene.
Discussed:
A successful 2023 race season that included some wins, a track championship, and more!

Wearing multiple hats for his team and what it takes to get the job done locally, and when USAC comes to town.

Where will we see him in 2024?

"The bus" - where did that all start?

Wheel packing 😅

Terre Haute & Brazil food scene

Some sponsors that keep the wheels turning for his team.
...more
53min
November 20, 2023Episode 120 - California Love
The guys are back after a break! There is some news to cover, a small results list, a full California recap, and a ton of food!
Stoking the Fire
FloRacing Night in America champion named after Senoia washout.

A couple midget ride announcements

Blake Anderson moving on from ASCoC / High Limit annoucing

FAST on Dirt series purse increase

Official High Limit statement on the acquisition of the ASCoC and our thoughts on that.

WoO late models purse increase in 2024

Maverick Winged Sprint Car series announces "Maverick Mayhem Week" in June 2024

Dirt draft results
(Ends around 23 minute mark)
Feature Finish
POWERi 410 winged sprints in Oklahoma

Final Showdown @ BAPS

STSS - Hard Clay Finale @ Orange County Fair Speedway

ASCS Southwest region @ Central Arizona Speedway

Perris Auto Speedway - USAC/CRA season finale

USAC midgets @ Bakersfield & Placerville

Reutimann Memorial @ Volusia

Vado Speedway Park season finale
(Ends around 33 minute mark)
The Smoke
La Campirana, Longhorn, and what else Charlie got into.

Show-Me's

Airport tacos, Dukes bar, "The barn" - a return to college

Bomb Diggity Dogs, JD Allison's, Paulies Pizza Pub, Hooters

Portillos!

In-N-Out

Qdoba burritos

Wing Wednesday

Fridge/freezer cleanout for Charlie

Route 65 Tavern opening and a first time visit!

Dave's Hot Chicken, BGE/Dougherty end of the year party
...more
1h 9min
November 07, 2023Episode 119 - Saban Bibent & Kaleb Kinser
We have guests Saban Bibent - driver of the #98 Glenn Farms sprint car, and crew guy, Kaleb Kinser join us for this one! Discussed:
Fresh out of high school and ready to chase races!

Plans for 2024 and beyond

Wingin' it, shells & cheese, #bachinit

A football background for Saban and his family
(ends around 44 minute mark)
Stoking the Fire
A couple Chili Bowl rides announced

Midwest Thunder 410 Sprint Car Series starts under KB Promotions- LLC

New promotor at Lawrenceburg Speedway

Eastern Creek Speedway (Australia) clears a hurdle

Social media of the week

Dirt Draft results
(Ends around 1:02:00 mark)
Feature Finish
Prelude to the Finals @ Cherokee Speedway

WoO World Finals @ Charlotte

56th Annual Western World Sprint Car Championships

NARC 410 & SCCT finale @ Stockton

XR Duel in the Desert week 1

King of Memphis

Fall Spectacular @ Wayne County Speedway (IL)
(Ends around 1:09:00 mark)
The Smoke
Charlies recap from Gatlinburg

Halloween

Beef n Cheddars

Zesto

Nacho night

Steaks 2 days in a row and more Greeks Pizza
...more
1h 33min
October 31, 2023Episode 118 - BOO Sheet
A Halloween special! No guest this week but we had some stuff to cover in this episode including a lengthy Smoke segment!
Stoking the Fire
"Old guys rule" t-shirt sales hit the $ goal.

Off-season / silly season moves

Weather impacts more racing

Upcoming Volusia schedule

"King of Memphis"

It's almost turkey time at Springfield Raceway (MO)
(Ends around 25 minute mark)
Feature Finish
Halloween Havoc @ Deep South Speedway

Halloween Spectacular @ The Dirt track at Kern County - NARC 410

SprintOberfest @ Bridgeport Speedway

STSS Mid-Atlantic Championship @ Georgetown Speedway

49th National 100 @ East Alabama

8th annual World Short Track Championship @ Charlotte
(Ends around 32 minute mark)
The Smoke
Taki nacho-back Tacos, fajitas 🌮

tilapia 🐟

Chicken & dumplins 🐔

Cheeto dusted pretzel 🥨

A run to the Yochum Seafood truck 🎣

Chicken nuggets for breakfast??

Thanks for listening and thanks to our sponsors: Rounders Too Pizza and Kron Farms!
...more
1h 5min

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