The Fast Brackets Podcast

The Fast Brackets Podcast episodes:

• 06.05.2024

  #141 JB Strassweg and Jon Oneal

  JB Strassweg details out the Equalizer Hitch Low Qualifier Shootout, Jon Oneal gives an in depth look at how Insurance works for Associations and Racers. Rex and JP talk the Hot Topics and give Race Results of the week!

  
• 05.22.2024

  #140 Pat Topolinski

  JP returns to co-host with Rex and the guys break down the following: NHRA's ALT Data deal, Race Results from around the country, some amazing efforts at Route 66, and IS Pontiac Back? Pat Topolinski, host of Engine Power on...

  
• 05.08.2024

  #139 Mark Jones

  Mark Jones talks his comeback from Brain Surgery to win the Cajun Sports Nationals. Rex covers Horse Racing, Nascar, manipulating the weather for the good of the sport and a Drag Racing Sitcom

  
• 04.24.2024

  #138 Greg Lair

  Rex and JP talk the improvement at FLO Racing, give race results, highlight Tony Schumacher's induction into the Motorsports HOF, and are blown away at PDRA's Pro Boost class! The legendary Greg Lair discusses his journey in TS and details his...

  
• 04.10.2024

  #137 Lunar Eclipses, Vombie Cicadas and Vanishing Bump Spots

  Rex and JP open the show talking about the weird world of Eclipses and scary Cicadas. They talk about the stupid fast Bump Spots of PDRA ETS and ETD, give the weekend's race report, discuss a 17yr old that built an...

  
• 03.28.2024

  #136 Joe C Maynard

  Rex and JP talk the NCAA tournament, the slippery slope of roadster love, EV records, documentaries, give you NHRA race reports and highlight the new radial record. Joe C Maynard discusses his path to early success in Top Alcohol Dragster. It's a...

  
• 03.13.2024

  #135 Intercontinental Champs - Tim Molnar and Steve Furr

  Rex gives Drag Racing's State of the Union. The guys discuss PRO and potential Franchises in the Fuel Classes. Tim Molnar and Steve Furr discuss their WSOPM Intercontinental Championships Field Dressing a Moose and Heads up TS finals make an appearance. And...

  
• 02.28.2024

  #134 Steve Johnson - Induction Solutions

  Rex and JP discuss PDRA payouts, the upcoming WSOPM TD and TS fields, recap last week's events and talk about 1000MPH planes! Steve Johnson from Induction Solutions talks his start in the sport, being a part of a historic event, and...

  
• 02.16.2024

  #133 PRO Superstar Shootout Recap with TS Winner Darian Boesch

  Rex and JP recap the incredible PRO Superstar Shootout presented by Johnson's Horsepower Garage Top Sportsman Winner Darian Boesch talks the largest cash prize in TS history. And the guys play matchmaker a la Talor Swift and Travis Kelce

  
• 01.31.2024

  #132 Jeff Gillette = Certified Transmission

  Rex and JP begin this episode dedicating it to Miles Koolmeister of Ultimate Awning - a Good Friend of the Show JP predicts the #1 and Bump Spots of the WSOPM TS and TD classes Jeff Gillette talks about Certified Transmission -...

  
• 01.17.2024

  #131 Mel Roth from the IHRA 2024 kick off

  Rex and JP kick off 2024 with a look into whats ahead Mel Roth from the IHRA discusses big plans for the Hot Rod Classics which include TD and TS. Bud Haggart gets in depth on the Turbo Encapsulator.

  
• 12.20.2023

  #130 Mark Beatty - RedLine Oil

  RedLine Oil Brand Director, Mark Beatty talks the PDRA Announcement as Major Sponsor of the series. Rex and JP recap the PRI Show and thank all the guests that came on the live show. Also, JP brings up something irritating to...

  
• 12.20.2023

  #129 The PRI Live Show 2023

  The 2023 PRI Live Show. From Indianapolis!

  
• 11.22.2023

  #128 Wes Buck and Vince Musolino

  JP gets Reprimanded Wes Buck breaks the Biggest news of all time for TS and TD Vince Musolino talks his 2023 TD NHRA World Championship Rex and JP talk Vegas F1 and running the Baja 1000 on a dirtbike its a great show

  
• 11.08.2023

  #127 Eric Grace 2023 MidWest Top Sportsman Champ

  Eric Grace the 2023 MWTS Champ discusses his racing program and how he won it! Rex and JP go OFF about what happened at Darlington, update the suspenseful final in NHRA TD this weekend, highlight new records and question the suspensions...

  
• 10.25.2023

  #126 Chad Traylor

  Rex and JP discuss women's history, points updates, Slow is Smooth and Smooth is Fast, and moving from TS to Top Fuel. Chad Traylor talks his journey to the PDRA Top Sportsman Championship!

  
• 10.11.2023

  #125 Mike Morehead

  JP and Rex talk Van Roth vs Hagar, Emotional Support Aligators, NHRA intrique, give Points Updates and Olympic catastophies! Mike Morehead talks his long career in Drag Racing and his success in Top Sportsman with his family.

  
• 09.27.2023

  #124 Jamie Fowler

  Rex is upset with the world, but very happy with Drag Racing! JP and Rex cover the best story in Drag Racing, 300MPH to the 1/8th mile, Drag Week and the week that was in PDRA and NHRA. Jaime Fowler talks his...

  
• 09.13.2023

  #123 The Big Go Winners- Chris Osborn and Jeff Strickland

  The Big Go Winners- Chris Osborn (TS) and Jeff Strickland (TD) tell us what its like to win the US Nationals. Rex and JP discuss Erica Enders becoming Ric Flair in Pro Stock, and Antron Brown pulling off a Miracle to...

  
• 09.02.2023

  #122 US Nationals Saturday 2023

  JP and Rex break down the Qualifying ladders of TS and TD at the 2023 US Nationals

  
• 08.23.2023

  #121 and a half - The Fast Brackets Express

  Rex and JP give you a shortened version of TFBP this week as they prepare for next weeks US NATIONALS Preview. They discuss Fast Index Racing, Big News and How to make good luck.

  
• 08.09.2023

  #121 Ashley Johnson and Jeff Melnick

  Ashley Johnson details her ETD PDRA Win in Michigan over the weekend. Jeff Melnick talks about learning he has cancer, and leading the points in Pro 632 Rex and JP discuss the big news in Drag Racing and give you...

  
• 07.26.2023

  #120 PDRA Pro Stars Live Show

  Rex and JP highlight the PDRA Pro Stars event Live, with Top Sportsman guests Robbie "The Hammer" Crenshaw, and Vince Forcade!

  
• 07.12.2023

  #119 Mark Griffin and Jon ONeal

  Rex and JP highlight the PDRA Pro Stars Event, and give you the Points leaders in all Divisions and National Catagories Mark Griffin walks us through his Compressed Air Supercharger System, and Jon ONeal discusses how the WDRA is helping Racetracks...

  
• 06.28.2023

  #118 Tisha Wilson and Joey Jive Cudmore

  Tisha Wilson talks her path to TD success, Joey Jive Cudmore discusses the latest in Fire Safety for Race Cars and Trailers Rex and JP discuss Car Names, bring you the latest in results and discuss the new Factory X cars.

  
• 06.14.2023

  #117 The Road Course Show- Angus Lock and Victoria Beaner

  Rex and JP go through the twisties this week and talk about F1, LeMans, and Isle of Man. They also discuss IHRA bringing back TD and TS!!! Angus Lock discusses his career as an areodynamic specialist, and Victoria Beaner gives us all...

  
• 05.31.2023

  #116 Rex and JP

  Rex and JP get after it about a variety of topics. Fan Attendance, the Blazing fast Elite TD Field, PDRA at Norwalk, the Best part of the Indy 500 and the fastest Toter Home on the planet. it's a good time.

  
• 05.17.2023

  #115 Steve Furr and Kenny Nowling

  Rex and JP talk the week that was, conduct at the track, and the deadliest race ever. Steve Furr talks his points lead in PDRA ETD and his multi championships in Drag Racing. Kenny Knowling details his return as President of the...

  
• 04.26.2023

  #114 Hollywood Donny Urban and Taximan McNeal Freeman

  Rex and JP get it on with a number of subjects and bring you race results as always. But Standout Elite TS racer Hollywood Donny Urban and McNeal Freeman steal the show!

  
• 04.05.2023

  #113 Casey Beckmeyer and Chevy Floyd

  Casey Beckmeyer from Going Bracket Racing joins Rex and JP as co-hosts and the boys cover ALOT! Hollywood Chevy Floyd talks racing index to TS to Pro Mod. PDRA and NHRA coverage and a very cool win for former guest!

  
• 03.22.2023

  #112 McKenna Kitterman and Alex Striler

  Rex and JP talk the daily schedule change at the PDRA, give D2 March Race Results and love the opening weekend with NHRA and Top Fuel specifically. McKenna Kitterman talks winning TD at WSOPM and Alex Striler discusses the game plan...

  
• 03.15.2023

  #111 Live at The World Series of Pro Mod

  Rex and JP live at The World Series of Pro Mod, Bradenton Motorsports Park Great Guests and intro new Half Track Reporter

  
• 02.22.2023

  #110 Camrie Caruso and Mike McBrair

  Rex and JP get after it Camrie Caruso talks the Right Trailer Sponsorship of NHRA TD and TS as well as whats in store for her in year 2 of Pro Stock after being named the Rookie of the Year. Mike...

  
• 02.08.2023

  #109 Henry Underwood 2022 PDRA Elite TS Champ

  Rex and JP discuss the WSOPM Top Dragster $10K to Win Event and why there aren't more big money TS opportunities. Henry Underwood discusses his route to the PDRA 2022 Elite Top Sportsman World Championship. Orlando Highlights, Elon Musk details latest Tesla...

  
• 01.25.2023

  #108 2023 Season Pre-View Show

  Rex and JP talk new year's resolutions, NHRA starting the year off right, and Set the Stage for all that is to come for Fast Brackets Nation in 2023.

  
• 12.10.2022

  #107 PRI Live Show

  2022 PRI Live Show

  
• 11.02.2022

  #106 Rex and JP covering ALL the topics!

  Rex and JP eshew guests this week and dig into some HOT topics. Halloween costumes for Golf Carts Tony Stewart making his debut Rules questions for Top Sportsman/Dragster Bump Spots Points Leaders/Champions Ross Chastain and Going 213 MPH on public Roads. It's a great convo and a...

  
• 10.12.2022

  #105 Frank Volpe race recaps and points chases

  Rex and JP dig into the NHRA National Points Races, give you detailed race reports from NHRA and MWDRS and talk about the World's Fastest Human. Frank Volpe talks about his Beautiful 2018 Mustang and his D1 Title Hopes.

  
• 09.28.2022

  #104 Jerry Albert and Jeggie Wheets

  Jerry Albert talks winning in Charlotte, JP gives the National Standing Points Updates, Jeggie Wheets talks Jr Dragster racing and fighting NPC. Vonnie Mills makes history, and Hurricane IAN stops some racing this week

  
• 09.14.2022

  #103 US Nationals Champs Vince Hoda and Rusty Baxter

  US Nationals Winners Vince Hoda and Rusty Baxter talk us through their Championship Week. JP MIller and Rex touch on the WDRA, Greg Anderson winning his 100th Wally in Pro Stock, a new world record on 2 wheels, and Antron Brown...

  
• 08.10.2022

  #102 Jon Medlin Chris Nyerges and Gary Schween

  Rex and JP break down the latest, talk IHRA news, and other good news happening in the Drag Racing world. Jon Medlin discusses making the transition from SC to TD and his first Win. Gary Schween and Chris Nyerges discuss competing and...

  
• 07.27.2022

  #101 Kellan Farmer and Jay Warren with Co-Host JP Miller

  Rex adds co-host JP Miller to the show (Q1 in the books) Kellan Farmer calls his shot in ETD 2023 Bruce Thrift discusses the very first "Half Track Report - Race of the Week- How i Won it" Jay Warren "NC Pro...

  
• 06.22.2022

  #100 some perspective from Rex

  Rex digs into Episode #100 and talks: why Drag Racing is the BEST, Indy, Top Gun, Passions, NHRA, Inflation and Gloria.

  
• 05.25.2022

  #99 Kathy Fisher and Jeff Verdi

  Rex details all the reasons why Top Gun is the Best Bracket Racing Movie of all time. Kathy Fisher talks racing in ETD Jeff Verdi discusses the Greatest Bracket Racing year in History (his 2016 run) The Spiderman sets a...

  
• 05.11.2022

  #98 Kyle Harris and Charles Tidwell

  Rex talks the rise of F1, gives a race report and recaps the Amazing Kentucky Derby Win by Rich Strike. Kyle Harris discusses winning with a Blown Altered in Elite TD Charles Tidwell discusses how Firefighters are handing EV's when they catch...

  
• 04.27.2022

  #97 Vonnie Mills and Ron Muenks

  Rex talks putting new eyes on the sport, Bobby Bode and Big Daddy getting heated, invites Vonnie Mills to talk about her new Camaro, gives the race report, talks with Ron Muenks about winning in Pro Mod, and gives credit...

  
• 04.20.2022

  #96 Moe Trujillo and Tommy Franklin

  Rex introduces the Winlight Bets PDRA Elite TS and TD Fantasy League Moe Trujillo gives an insider look at running TD on the West Coast. Race Reports from PDRA and the Double Divisional in Vegas. Tommy Franklin discusses...

  
• 04.06.2022

  #95 Wayne Landry and PDRA Oddsmaker Todd Ferguson

  We welcome Winlight Bets as a Presenting Sponsor Rex goes remote to talk F1 to Vegas, Big Chief leaving the Outlaws, and the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament NHRA standardizes the process with 32 cars and first out groupings Wayne Landry talks moving...

  
• 03.16.2022

  #94 Chris Osborn and Tom Deery from PRI Road Show

  Feels like 2020 again with WW3, cars burning underwater and meteors hitting Iceland. Chris Osborn from PAC Racing Springs talks building his own car and racing in D3 TS Rex discusses weight breaks for TS and TD and talks the PRI Road...

  
• 02.16.2022

  #93 Mike Boehner and Dean Mcilvain

  Mike Boehner and Dean Mcilvain talk the Pros and Cons of Roadsters Rex recaps the season's first race and gives updates on the MWDRS TS and TD rules while singing the praises of SICK Week