In this episode of Back At The Shop, we break down the wild season opener for the CARS Tour at New River All American Speedway! From our shop picks to an intense finish, a new winner emerging—only for that driver to be disqualified—this race had no shortage of drama. And history was made as the first-ever female winner in CARS Tour history ultimately took the checkered flag! 🏆

🔥 Here’s what we cover:

• Full CARS Tour season opener recap, including the DQ scandal that shook up the final results!
• Is Pro Late Model racing oversaturated in the Southeast? A competing race in Alabama may have proved it.
• Looking back at the World Series of Asphalt from New Smyrna Speedway—key takeaways from the multi-day racing spectacle.
• Jason is back with another 🔥 “Lay It On Us” segment—what controversial racing takes will he hit us with this time?
• Cleetus McFarland in the motorsports spotlight—his impact, recent headlines, and why short track racing needs a figure like him to bring hype and new fans to the track.

If you love short track racing, controversy, and big-picture discussions about the future of motorsports, this episode is a must-listen!

💬 Drop a comment: What do you think about the state of Pro Late Model racing? Is it too crowded? Should short track racing take notes from Cleetus? Let us know below!

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