Texas Dirt Podcast

In Episode 14 of the Texas Dirt Podcast, we talk to the driver of the No. 20 Outlaw Modified, Rodney Sanders.

Sanders is a four-time and defending United States Modified Touring Series champion and is fourth on the USMTS all-time wins list. He added a Texas Monday Series victory to that impressive list on July 5, and will run for the TMS at TMS points title this season. Sanders lets us in on his historic career, as well as how he makes a living racing all around the country.

Round 2 of the Texas Monday Series at The Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track will be held on July 19. The remainder of the TMS at TMS runs July 25 (Sunday), 26, August 9, 16, 23 and 30. Tickets are just $10, with kids 12-and-under, seniors 60+ and active-duty military & veterans FREE. All tickets are available at the gate on race day. The events will be streamed on www.raceXR.plus and the raceXR apps on your favorite device with an XR+ subscription.

In Episode 13 of the Texas Dirt Podcast, we meet the driver of the No. 22 Southern Limited Modified, Scott Prather.

Prather is coming off a solid finish in his Texas Monday Series debut, but after starting on pole in the feature, he's looking for a little bit more than sixth place. Prather is a regular at Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas. We get the lowdown on his expectations for the rest of the TMS at TMS.

Round 2 of the Texas Monday Series at The Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track will be held on July 19. The remainder of the TMS at TMS runs July 25 (Sunday), 26, August 9, 16, 23 and 30. Tickets are just $10, with kids 12-and-under, seniors 60+ and active-duty military & veterans FREE. All tickets are available at the gate on race day. The events will be streamed on www.raceXR.plus and the raceXR apps on your favorite device with an XR+ subscription.

In Episode 12 of the Texas Dirt Podcast, we talk to the driver of the No. 51 Factory Stock, Ruben Broussard. 

The Ragin' Cajun is originally from Louisiana, but now makes his home in Paradise. Paradise, Texas, that is. He's driven many different track in his career, and now he's bringing that experience to the Texas Monday Series at the Texas Motor Speedway Dirt track. We talk about the Factory Stock class, specifically the cars, bodies and the abuse they take – and some misconceptions about them. He dishes on adjusting to track conditions and how to make his car go fast no matter what. 

Round 2 of the Texas Monday Series at The Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track will be held on July 19. The remainder of the TMS at TMS runs July 25 (Sunday), 26, August 9, 16, 23 and 30. Tickets are just $10, with kids 12-and-under, seniors 60+ and active-duty military & veterans FREE. All tickets are available at the gate on race day. The events will be streamed on www.raceXR.plus and the raceXR apps on your favorite device with an XR+ subscription.

In Episode 11 of the Texas Dirt Podcast, catch up with driver of the No. 19 Factory Stock, Billy Vest.

We get to know Billy the racer and Billy the person, diving in about his family, work and business life. Billy also gives us the inside scoop on the ultra-competitive Factory Stock class, why it's so popular in the Lone Star State, and what it'll take to be successful in the Texas Monday Series. After finishing second in Race 1 of the Texas Monday Series on July 5, Billy is hungry for one more spot.

Round 2 of the Texas Monday Series at The Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track will be held on July 19. The remainder of the TMS at TMS runs July 25 (Sunday), 26, August 9, 16, 23 and 30. Tickets are just $10, with Kids 12-and-under, Seniors 60+ and active duty Military & Veterans FREE. All tickets are available at the gate on race day. The events will be streamed on www.raceXR.plus and the raceXR apps on your favorite device with an XR+ subscription.

In Episode 10 of the Texas Dirt Podcast, we recap all the action from Round 1 of the Texas Monday Series.

Announcers Nick Robbins and Brandon Brown break down an eventful Monday of racing at the premier dirt racing venue in the Lone Star State. An outstanding car count and large crowd visiting the Texas Dirt Track for the inaugural race in the TMS at TMS. The Texas Monday Series welcomed the Elite Non-Wing Sprint Car Series for four classes of action-packed racing. We go in-depth about the awesome car count and large crowd of fans, the great racing, battling the rain, the door-to-door action, dominant performances by our winners and much more.

Round 2 of the Texas Monday Series at The Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track will be held on July 19. The remainder of the TMS at TMS runs July 25 (Sunday), 26, August 9, 16, 23 and 30. Tickets are just $10, with Kids 12-and-under, Seniors 60+ and active duty Military & Veterans FREE. All tickets are available at the gate on race day. The events will be streamed on www.raceXR.plus and the raceXR apps on your favorite device with an XR+ subscription.

In Episode 9 of the Texas Dirt Podcast, we visit with the driver of the No. HI-5 Southern Limited Modified, Joseph Pontin Jr.

Pontin Jr. is a third-generation racer originally from Hawaii. He's raced Stock Cars and Modifieds in Arizona, and is now based in Hockley, Texas. Having already won at the Cotton Bowl this year, he comes to the Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track wanting a few high-fives in Victory Lane.

The Texas Monday Series at The Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track will be July 5, 19, 25, 26, August 9, 16, 23 and 30. Tickets are just $10, with Kids 12-and-under, Seniors 60+ and active duty Military & Veterans FREE. All tickets are available at the gate on race day. The event will be streamed on raceXR.plus and the raceXR apps on your favorite device with an XR+ subscription.

In Episode 8 of the Texas Dirt Podcast, we visit with the driver of the No. 15 Outlaw Modified, Kale Westover.

Westover hails from Altus, Oklahoma, and is a previous winner at the Texas Dirt Track in a Limited Modified. As he prepares for the Texas Monday Series, we dive into his personal and professional racing relationships, fatherhood, his move up to Outlaw Mods and much more.

The Texas Monday Series at The Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track will be July 5, 19, 25, 26, August 9, 16, 23 and 30. Tickets are just $10, with Kids 12-and-under, Seniors 60+ and active duty Military & Veterans FREE. All tickets are available at the gate on race day. The event will be streamed on raceXR.plus and the raceXR apps on your favorite device with an XR+ subscription.

In Episode 7 of the Texas Dirt Podcast, we talk to the driver of the No. 37 Factory Stock, Jeffrey Abbey.

The "Comanche Kid" has grown up around race cars, and has made his passion into a living. It's not a "shock" but we dive into what makes the Factory Stock class go, and go fast.

The Texas Monday Series at The Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track will be held June 21, July 5, 19, 26, August 9, 16, 23 and 30. Tickets are just $10, with Kids 12-and-under, Seniors 60+ and active duty Military & Veterans FREE. All tickets are available at the gate on race day. The event will be streamed on raceXR.plus and the raceXR apps on your favorite device with an XR+ subscription.

In Episode 6 of the Texas Dirt Podcast, we talk to the "Stephenville Starter" himself, Dennis Bissonnette.

Bissonnette is gearing up for the Texas Monday Series at the Texas Dirt Track, which kicks off on June 21. In his 07D Factory Stock, Bissonnette ran in the inaugural All Star Showdown June 10-11 and he dishes on his return to the premier dirt racing venue in Texas. We dive into tire doping, rules and much more with him in a show you don't wanna miss.

The Texas Monday Series at The Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track will be held June 21, July 5, 19, 26, August 9, 16, 23 and 30. Tickets are just $10, with Kids 12-and-under, Seniors 60+ and active duty Military & Veterans FREE. All tickets are available at the gate on race day. The event will be streamed on raceXR.plus and the raceXR apps on your favorite device with an XR+ subscription.

In Episode 5 of the Texas Dirt Podcast, we talk to sprint car driver Claud Estes.

Estes talks about his dedication to the sport of dirt racing, and always supporting the tracks and promoters that give drivers a place to race, which has earned him the moniker "The Ambassador."

The All Star Sprint Car Showdown will be held June 10-11, 2021 at the Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track, featuring the Bandit Outlaw Sprint Series, Southern Limited Modifieds and Factory Stocks. The event will be streamed on raceXR.com and the raceXR apps on your favorite device with an XR+ subscription.