Weekend Warriors, New Events, and Record Speeds | Drag Drive Repeat Show EP 125 presented by Summit Racing

Published: October 2025 By: Drag Drive Repeat | Presented by Summit Racing

Episode 125 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit Racing brings together everything that defines the drag and drive community — new events, incredible records, and stories of grit, passion, and perseverance.

Introduction: The Heartbeat of Drag and Drive Keeps RollingThis week, hosts Mike Narx and Eric White welcome Cody VanWinkle, the creator of Weekend Warriors Race & Relax, a brand-new regional event hosted at Western Colorado Dragway. The episode dives into Cody’s journey as a racer turned promoter, the winners and highlights of his event, the announcement of The Short Circuit (a new DDR-hosted event at Tulsa Raceway Park), and a detailed historical deep dive into Hot Rod Drag Week’s Street Race Small Block Power Adder Class.

Hot Rod Drag Week Records Shattered, Redwood Rally Wraps, and Jesse Fox’s 2,900-Mile Adventure | DDR Show EP 124

Presented by Summit Racing — September 2025

Episode 124 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit Racing came packed with history-making headlines and heartfelt road stories. With 15 Drag Week records falling, a wild 2,900-mile Mopar-swapped Volvo trip across the country, and the Redwood Rally team joining live to crown class winners, the show captured the essence of drag-and-drive: speed, endurance, and commun

Records Shattered and Stories Galore: Hot Rod Drag Week 2025 Recapped on DDR Show EP 123

September 2025 – Presented by Summit Racing

Episode 123 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit Racing was an all-out celebration of Hot Rod Drag Week 2025—a landmark 20th anniversary edition that delivered record-breaking performances, emotional milestones, and unforgettable road stories. Hosts Mike Narx and Eric White were joined by special guest co-host Tim Gourley of Go Fast Photography, who rode shotgun with Mike throughout the week.

Together, they unraveled the highlights of Drag Week: a new ET record from Ned Dunphy, nail-biting 8.50 index battles, the perseverance of veterans like Steve Eden and Pete Holm, and first-time finishes for long-struggling competitors.

Welcome to Episode 121 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit Racing

Tonight’s show is a banger! We have drag and drive event updates, Matt Frost for Race Weekend - routes and route stops, and Tommy and Jim from Summit Racing Equipment. 

Summit Racing's speed legacy began in 1968 as a one-man startup and is now the World's Speed Shop® with four facilities and 200+ catalog editions. Fueling your passion, they save you money, deliver fast, and offer top-notch customer service for more than 1500 brands.

Make sure to download the Summit Racing Mobile App for easy access to speed parts. Find them on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Also, you can tune in to the On All Cylinders podcast for more automotive discussions. From humble origins to the social media lane, Summit Racing stands by your need for speed. Find everything at summitracing.com

With Hot Rod Drag Week 2025 starting on Sept 14, Mike Galimi, the Network Director of Hot Rod Magazine, was on Episode 122 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show to give us all the juicy details of the 20th Anniversary of the drag and drive that started it all!

If you are attending Drag Week, please come find Mike at the Summit truck, starting line or in the pits, and say Hi!!

Welcome to Episode 122 of the Drag Drive Repeat presented by Summit RacingAll things Hot Rod Drag Week 2025 with Mike Galimi of Hot Rod Magazine! Then we'll discuss the Winners of Drop the Hammer NC edition and the first Rocky Mountain Race WeekEND!

Welcome to Episode 120 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit Racing

Episode 120 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit Racing was one for the record books, as the spotlight turned to the 8.500 index class—one of drag-and-drive’s most competitive and unforgiving battlegrounds. Host Mike and co-host Eric welcomed a stacked lineup of guests: Steve and Dustin Trance, Brian Acton, Jay Blanchard, and Mark Campbell, all veterans of the grueling drag-and-drive world and proven hitters in the 8.50 field.

For more than two hours, the panel dissected what it takes to build, tune, and race a true 8.500 machine. From hard lessons learned at Hot Rod Drag Week to stories of repairs under parking lot lights, the conversation showcased the camaraderie, precision, and madness that defines this index.

Welcome to Episode 119 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit Racing

We have two interviews tonight! The first will be with Bryant Goldstone and Brian Robbins and their huge weekend at the Havlik’s Fastest Street Car Shootout. And then we’ll have the couple behind Nightmare Garage on to discuss their 1,000+ mile trip to Heads Up Hustle 2025! And yes, they drove the Camaro to and from the event!

Summit Racing's speed legacy began in 1968 as a one-man startup and is now the World's Speed Shop® with four facilities and 200+ catalog editions. Fueling your passion, they save you money, deliver fast, and offer top-notch customer service for more than 1500 brands.

Make sure to download the Summit Racing Mobile App for easy access to speed parts. Find them on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Also, you can tune in to the On All Cylinders podcast for more automotive discussions. From humble origins to the social media lane, Summit Racing stands by your need for speed. Find everything at summitracing.com

Welcome to Episode 117 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit Racing

Bill from Driven Racing Oil talks about Sick Michigan Miles and how Driven got involved in drag and drive.

Summit Racing's speed legacy began in 1968 as a one-man startup and is now the World's Speed Shop® with four facilities and 200+ catalog editions. Fueling your passion, they save you money, deliver fast, and offer top-notch customer service for more than 1500 brands.

Make sure to download the Summit Racing Mobile App for easy access to speed parts. Find them on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Also, you can tune in to the On All Cylinders podcast for more automotive discussions. From humble origins to the social media lane, Summit Racing stands by your need for speed. Find everything at summitracing.com

Welcome to Episode 116 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit Racing

Media Mania edition! We talk to the media teams that cover drag and drive events! The good and bad, tips and tricks, and what they wish people would understand about the media side of drag and drive. 

Summit Racing's speed legacy began in 1968 as a one-man startup and is now the World's Speed Shop® with four facilities and 200+ catalog editions. Fueling your passion, they save you money, deliver fast, and offer top-notch customer service for more than 1500 brands.

Make sure to download the Summit Racing Mobile App for easy access to speed parts. Find them on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Also, you can tune in to the On All Cylinders podcast for more automotive discussions. From humble origins to the social media lane, Summit Racing stands by your need for speed. Find everything at summitracing.com