INSIDE GROOVE - Featured Guest Tony DeStevens, Remembering Butch Fedewa - 185

In this week's episode, host Tom Baker pays tribute to the late Butch Fedewa, a legend in Midwest short track racing for nearly 30 years.  He also analyzes the exciting 15-race New England Supermodified Series schedule and has an interview with Oswego Speedway SBS racer Tony DeStevens. 

The last lap segment also delves into innovative racing designs, particularly Ken Reece's unique 1979 design with three wheels on the right and one on the left, and reflects on the history and evolution of supermodified racing, emphasizing the importance of celebrating its legacy.

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February 17, 2026 - Inside Groove, Episode 184 Talks Rules, Rumors, and Race Announcements

Discover the latest developments in short track racing, including Oswego Speedway's 2026-27 rule changes, driver age regulations, and how they impact racing opportunities. Plus, insights on modern tech rules, tire wars, and upcoming events in the grassroots racing scene.

In this episode:

• Breakdown of the new Oswego Speedway rule book updates for 2026-27
• The significance of driver age limits and performance evaluations
• Qualifying procedures and handicapping formats
• The traction control ban and tire regulations
• Technical specs for supermodified and crate engines, including horsepower limits
• The potential shift in car ownership and driver lineups at Jason Simmons Racing
• Insights into IHRA's track acquisitions and their impact on grassroots motorsports
• The importance of consistent tech enforcement to support fair competition
• Future race event announcements and innovative content plans for Inside Groove Pit Pass

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February 10, 2026 - Inside Groove, Episode 183, is a true story-driven roller coaster ride.  

Host Tom Baker opens the show with a firsthand look at the past week of racing in Florida, where Speedweeks is rolling full throttle across the Sunshine State. 

From there, Baker is joined by special guest Tyler Cooper, a third-generation racer competing in the SBS division at Oswego Speedway. Cooper shares his racing story, what it means to carry a family legacy, and how he’s approaching expectations and goals as he looks ahead to the 2026 season.

Then the show takes a deep turn into history.

Baker revisits the infamous “Eddie B in ’83” moment from Budweiser International Classic lore, but not the version most fans think they know. 

By reading around the moment instead of straight through it, he uncovers a wild sequence of events that actually began years earlier and went on to shape not just the most shocking lap in Classic history, but consequences that echoed for years afterward.

This is a layered, thoughtful, story-first episode that rewards patience and focused listening. If you love racing history, context, and the threads that tie generations together, this is one you don’t want to rush.

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Inside Groove Show -- Larry Gibson Talks About Family, Career, and Series - 182

Episode 182 features host Tom Baker and special guest Larry Gibson in a two-hour interview talking about Larry's father, Todd's career, Larry's own race career, his family, and the Outlaw 350 Super Sprint Series, which he owns.  This is an interview not to be missed. 

Baker also announces the official launch of the all-new Inside Groove Pit Pass, and explains who it's for, and why it is designed to bring the Northeast racing and open wheel racing communities together.  

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Inside Groove Show -- Big J Vintage Jamboree Founder Gary Mondschein - 181

Episode 181 features host Tom Baker and special guest Gary Mondschein, the founder of the Big J Vintage Jamboree car show, held last year at Jennerstown Speedway. The show featured vintage supermodifieds, sprint cars, Indy Cars, and more.  This year's show, set for July 30th through August 1st at Jennerstown, is expected to be even bigger, with some exciting twists.  Mondschein talks about growing up as a fan and a racer and his renaissance as the organizer of some of the most exciting vintage car shows in the nation. 

Baker also talks about Tim McCreadie's return to victory lane at Volusia County and the launch of the Inside Groove Pit Pass, coming up later this week. Don't miss this episode! 

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Inside Groove Show -- Chili Bowl, Supers, Speedweeks - 180

Episode 180 features host Tom Baker sharing some news out of the Oswego Speedway and New England 350 supermodified ranks, talking about Emerson Axsom's huge Chili Bowl win, and what may be coming for him this year as a result, and also shares some historical perspective about the upcoming Florida Speedweeks, where just about every short-track grassroots division will be competing in the month of February. 

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Inside Groove Show -- Open Wheel Week -- Jacob Seelman, Bentley Warren Reprise

The 179th episode of the Inside Groove Show celebrates open wheel racing past, present, and future.  Host Tom Baker is joined by award-winning open-wheel racing journalist Jacob Seelman, who talks about his family's three-generation background in open-wheel racing from sprint cars to supermodifieds. 

Jacob shares the inspiration for joining Tom on the journey to making Steering Wheel Nation and the Inside Groove the digital home for grassroots open-wheel racing in America, and Tom also brings an encore presentation of an interview he did with one of open-wheel racing's most popular drivers ever, Bentley Warren, from 2020. 

Warren, now in his mid-eighties but still riding his Harley like someone a half-century younger, started three Indy 500s and won hundreds of races in Supermodifieds, Sprint Cars, and TQ-Midget cars over the course of his long career.  

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In this 178th episode of Inside Groove, In this episode, Tom Baker delves into the evolving landscape of supermodified racing, discussing the potential revival of the Triple Crown and the importance of regional identity in motorsports.

He explores the challenges faced by racing divisions, particularly with motor regulations and costs, and highlights the efforts to bring back excitement and community to the sport. The conversation also touches on the significance of marketing and legacy in building a sustainable future for racing.

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In this 177th episode of Inside Groove, host Tom Baker Talks with rising open wheel racing star Tyler Shullick about his career, his 2025 season and getting to victory lane at the Rumble at Ft. Wayne indoor event last weekend. 

Tom also talks about a new tech tool that is in action at the Tulsa Shootout that can detect chemicals on tires.  He talks winter snow in the Northeast and shares a story from his school years about one magical musical winter day, and wraps up the 2025 broadcast season by revealing even more about the upcoming launch of the new digital home for grassroots open wheel racing in the USA, the Inside Groove Pit Pass.  

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In this 176th episode of Inside Groove, host Tom Baker discusses the potential final episode of 2025, the uncertainty of attending the Tulsa Shootout, and the exciting developments in the Outlaw 350 Super Sprint Series. 

The show features a reprise of an interview with Sandy Swift Downey, highlighting her father's legacy at Oswego Speedway. 

Tom also shares updates on the Inside Groove Pit Pass, emphasizing its role in connecting fans with drivers and racing history. The episode concludes with holiday wishes and a look forward to 2026.

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