This week Doc Love makes a House Call with Conner Jones from Fredericksburg, VA. Jones started the year off right with a victory in the Pro Late Model division on night #6 of the World Series of Asphalt Racing at New Smyrna Speedway. Jones won in a Pro Late Model car prepared by Justin Johnson Racing. Doc & Conner will chat about his week at New Smyrna and his racing plans for 2022.

In this episode, Doc Love visits Robert Strmiska, originally from Manreca, CA, now racing out of Lexington, NC. Strmiska is the driver of the #90 MainLine Equipment Mini Stock with the Carolina Mini-Stock Challenge Series. Strmiska, fresh off a great round 1 with the Series at the Dillon Motor Speedway, in January earned the pole (new CMSC Series track record) and raced to a 2nd place finish. Round 2, the Series raced at the Florence Motor Speedway located in Timmonsville, SC. Strmiska started 3ed and ended up in Victory Lane. Robert breaks down his day at the track before parking it in Victory Lane. Strmiska discusses the Series and why he likes it, plus shares what he does for his day job.

In this episode, Doc Love visits with Ross “Boo-Boo” Dalton from Liberty NC to discuss his big Limited Late Model victory during the Ice Breaker at Florence Motor Speedway. Dalton, driver of the #50 Hudson Auto Works, Routh Signs Chevrolet Limited LM & LMSC and is very well known within the racing scene throughout the East Coast. Boo Boo and Doc also chat about his new hotrod and who helped him get his program back and discuss his plans for 2022 that including the newly formed All-Pro Limited Late Model Series created by Steve Zacharias.

In this episode of House Calls, Doc catches up with Josh Berry. Berry stops by to chat about his latest victory in the #8 Tire Pro Late Model Stock Car, the Ice Breaker 125, at Florence Motor Speedway in Timmonsville, SC. For 10+ years now, Berry has raced and helped build JR Motorsports into a powerhouse in Late Model Stock Car racing action on the East Coast. Berry will hand over the reins of the #8 All Things Automotive Chevrolet to Carson Kvapil of Mooresville, NC, in 2022. Berry will represent Jr Motorsports full time in 2022, racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

Bubba Pollard from Senoia, Ga, driver of the #26 TM Ranch Super Late Model will connect with Doc to discuss his big victory at Georgia #Speedfest2022, at the Watermelon Capital Speedway located in Cordele, Ga. The stories that circulate the asphalt short track racing scene, that bear Pollard’s name, have made him a legendary figure amongst the fans. Pollard’s accomplishments and actions on and off the track have certainly warranted such status and that’s fine and dandy but before all of that, family comes first. Bubba shares life away from the driver’s seat and how the Pollard Family became owners of the Senoia Speedway dirt track.

Checking in with Doc for a second visit will be Steve Zacharias, promoter of the Florence Motor Speedway located in Timmonsville, SC. Doc also will finish up the conversation of Steve’s racing journey and how running the Florence Motor Speedway is truly a family affair and share the story about him finishing the season in a Super Truck at Myrtle Beach Speedway, for his friend Terry Evans who tragically lost his life in an accident driving home after leaving Myrtle Beach Speedway. Zacharias will also chat about his new All-Pro Limited Late Model Series plus share info for fans & competitors alike concerning the upcoming February Freeze at Florence, February 4th – 5th.

Preston Peltier, originally from Frazier Park, CA, first raced Super Late Model's in North Carolina but, now he is racing out of Colorado. The scenery may have changed, but the destination is still the same, and that is Victory Lane. Peltier is no stranger to Victory Lane here on the East Coast, winning many races and a National Title with the PASS Super Late Model series in 2010. Even though Peltier now races out of Colorado, he is still up to his winning ways. Peltier talks about his most recent victory in the Chili Willie 150 at the Tuscan Speedway, in the desert of Arizona. Peltier also talks about his time in North Carolina and shares details about his current situation in Colorado.

Doc Love sits down with Bubba & Cale Gail originally from Mobile, AL now racing out of North Carolina, plus long-time friend and Public Relations for the pair, Chris Carter originally from Pascagoula, Mississippi also residing in N North Carolina.

Bubba Gale will be soon be inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame also referred to as the Alabama Racing Hall of Fame, located in Talladega, Alabama. Mr. Gale looks back at his early years and tells many stories looking back at the people in his life and the fun he had along with the way racing soapbox derby, go-carts & motorcycles before he ever drove a stock car. When Mr. Gale did strap into a Stock Car, he dominated the short track racing scene in his driving days throughout FL & AL Wining Track Titles at 5 Flags Speedway and Mobile. Mr. Gale changed the game in short track racing as a chassis tuner when he created Galeforce Suspension.

Cale Gale was definitely a chip off the ole block to his father cutting his teeth at the track in Mobile AL winning races and track titles in multiple divisions. Gale is so proud of all his father’s accomplishments and shares a few stories of his own about racing with his father. The younger Gale quickly rose from short track racing to the top 3 series in NASCAR winning in the Truck Series in 2012 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Cale was an active driver until 2017 when he turned in the steering wheel for a Racing Engineering career. But, is his driving career really over?

Chris Carter has a Love & appreciation for the Gales that runs thicker than water and shares some memories as well. Carter along with working for the Gales has been a fixture in the short track scene from Alabama to the coast of NC. Carter has worked at Sunny South Raceway, Grand Bay Al; Deep South Speedway (dirt) Loxely Al and Montgomery Speedway, Montgomery Al.

Mr. Gale had a very positive influence on many short trackers to help raise their level of competition and seen those young racers grow into who we see as top drivers today in the racing game with some making it all the way to the top three series in NASCAR. And we surprised Mr. Gale with a couple of call-ins.

1:16 Grant Enfinger originally from Fairhope, Alabama checks in to congratulate Mr. Gale on his HoF Nomination and to thank him for his guidance during his short-track days along his journey to the Higher levels of stock car racing. Enfinger raced to 15 ARCA Series victories and 6 NASCAR Truck Series Victories Including the 2020 NEXTERA ENERGY RESOURCES 250 at Daytona International Speedway.

1:32 Bubba Pollard from Senoia, GA Connects with the boys to share his thanks to Mr. Gale for his coaching and guidance along the way in becoming the most successful Super LM Driver in the Modern Era, plus the most well-known and respected Super LM Racer from coast to coast. Pollard is a very loyal friend and customer of the Gales.

On This Episode of House Calls, Doc Love visits with former NASCAR Racer turned track owner Ron Barfield from Latta, SC.

Barfield, Owner / Promoter of the Dillon Motor Speedway located just off I-95 in Dillon, SC will be discussing the upcoming 12th Annual New Year’s Bash. Barfield will also share how his family ties are linked to the facility in its original form and how what you see today nearly never happened.

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In this episode, Dan Love from King, NC will join his Dad in the Race22 Radio Studio to join in on the exciting conversation. The younger Love serves as a cameraman for both his dad while out covering events plus with Pit Row TV as well. Daniel has a huge following on social media with his racing activities and indoor go-kart racing.

Curt Britt from McDonough Ga, is the owner of the truck that was destroyed in the horrific crash Thursday night of the Pro Truck feature during the Snowball Derby Race weekend at 5 Flags Speedway located in Pensacola, FL. Britt will share details of his inspection of the truck following the accident. Britt will also share his special relationship with the driver he handpicked to pilot his Pro Truck.

Hunter Johnson from Griffin, GA will check in with Doc & Daniel to share details about his horrific crash at 5 Flags Speedway Dec 2 in the Pro Truck event with 3 laps to go in the feature. Johnson was driving for Curt Britt Motorsports at the Snowball Derby. Johnson was taken to a local hospital where it was discovered that he suffered a fractured T3 vertebra. Johnson surprised the entire racing world when he showed up at the track the very next day. All of us here at Race22 & Race22 Radio are so thankful that he will recover to race another day.

Donnie Wilson from Oklahoma City, OK owner of the winning Super LM in the 54th running of the Snowball Derby will connect with Doc & Dan to share his thoughts on winning the biggest event for the Supers. Wilson had 5 Total entries s for 2 different divisions during the Snowball Derby…. Chandler Smith (Super LM); Sammy Smith (Super LM); Cole Butcher (Super LM); William Sawalich (Pro LM) & Jarrett Butcher (Pro LM)

Dusty & Amanda DeVaughn from Wetumpka, AL will check in to share their thoughts on the extended weekend at 5 Flags Speedway. The DeVaughn’s are normally at the track as parents and crew members for Pro LM driver Landon DeVaughn but for this event, they turned their “Mom & Dad” name tags for Media Credentials. Amanda Ellis DeVaughn was there representing Race22 shooting pic of all the activates & Dusty DeVaughn was there taking in all the action and will share his thoughts on the 54th running of the Snowball Derby at the 5 Flags Speedway located in Pensacola, FL.

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