Traction Reaction Podcast: Recent Episodes
Steve Zautke
Are you an IndyCar nut? Formula One fanatic or even just a casual race fan you'll want to listen to Steve Zautke every week. Along with the Polish Pipebomb Jeff Orloski, Formula One expert David Hobbs and the musings of road racing sage, Guy Hobbs. We have something for everything, even the NASCAR junkie- The Traction Reaction Podcast will entertain the listener.
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Auto Racing was certainly dangerous in the 1950's and 1960's as Steve Zautke discusses with noted author, Denny Miller. The duo chat about drivers like Pat O'Connor, Ed Elisian, Jerry Unser, Jimmy Bryan and Tony Bettenhausen. All brave gladiators who gave it their all. This discussion is not for the faint of heart. Viewer discretion is advised. Thank you to Vintage Indy in Brownsburg, IN for their hospitality. Look up Sachsational!!! The Screenplay by Denny Miller ISBN: 9781665556378 Don't forget to like and subscribe to Traction Media on YouTube too.
Steve Zautke and Tony DiZinno break down the Indianapolis 500 and the craziest final 18-laps of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. #Indy500 #IndyCar
Excepts from the 2023 GMR Indy Grand Prix post-race press conference. Alex Palou discusses his win after the 2023 GMR Indy Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Plus, bonus Pato O'Ward excepts. #IndyGP #IndyCar
Excerpts from post-race press conference. Second & Third place finishers Pato O'Ward and Alexander Rossi discuss their podium finishes after the 2023 GMR Indy Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Arrow McLaren team believes they're knocking on the door to the top step.
Steve Zautke chats with Raoul "Sonny" Balcaen about his outstanding new book. Raoul ‘Sonny’ Balcaen grew up in Los Angeles at a time when it became the epicentre of American motor racing, nurturing a vast talent pool of people whose influence has echoed through to today. As a teenager, he successfully competed with his home-built Top Fuel dragster during the formative years of the sport. With Lance Reventlow, he worked on the famous Scarab sports cars and was standing in the dyno room when the team’s all-American Formula 1 engine was fired up for the first time. A period as Jim Hall’s crew chief and a close association with Carroll Shelby added to the know-how that guided him towards becoming a successful entrepreneur and led to all that followed. This engaging memoir is the very personal history of a momentous time and place in which we meet a who’s who of West Coast road-racing heroes.
Steve Zautke interviews Jon Saltinstall. His new book, Jacky Ickx -His Authorised Competition History is about one of the true greats of motor racing. In a career spanning nearly 40 years, Ickx was both highly successful and hugely versatile, racing at the highest level in a wide variety of categories — including Formula 1, sports cars, touring cars and rally raids — and winning throughout.
Among many accolades, Ickx won the Le Mans 24 Hours an unprecedented six times and twice finished runner-up in the Formula 1 World Championship. This exhaustively researched book has been written with his full co-operation and outlines every one of the 565 races that he contested in cars and on motorcycles, forming a detailed and insightful record of his racing life supported by over 850 photographs, many of which have never been published before.
Steve Zautke debriefs with Eddie LePine as they chat about the RRDC Dinner with Jacky Ickx , Petersen Museum, Indy Car and IMSA races at Long Beach. Plus, Historic F1 cars and why Liberty Media purchasing IndyCar doesn't add up.
Eddie LePine joins Steve Zautke as they discuss the fallout from last weekend's Sebring races. The WEC and IMSA races created big storylines for Cadillac and Toyota as they took the top step on the podium. Ferrari, BMW and Porsche continue to gain as the action begins to heat up.
Eddie LePine chats with the legendary Hurley Haywood about the new Porsche 963, the Rolex 24 and his history with Peter Gregg and Brumos.
Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian Acura scored a big win at the 2023 #Rolex24 . It was MSR's third Rolex24 win. It was their second consecutive victory in the Rolex24 in a Acura ARX-06 shared by the speedy pair of Tom Blomqvist, Colin Braun, shared with veterans, Helio Castroneves and Simon Pagenaud. MSR led lead a one-two for Honda's prestige brand. Rolex trophies along with their Indy 500 win are starting to add up. Can they be considered a super team? Steve Zautke discuss the race with #IMSA insider, Eddie LePine along with the exciting LMP2 finish and Cooper MacNeil's final race.
Jack Webster and Eddie LePine are trackside at Daytona and make their Rolex 24 predictions. How did they do?
Eddie LePine returns and gives his insight after qualifying for 2023 Rolex 24. Host Steve Zautke chats with Eddie about Meyer Shank Racing's pole winning run with Tom Blomqvist, the new Porsche 963, Wayne Taylor Racing along with the other classes.
Who's your pick to win the Rolex24? Feel free to comment below.
IMSA Insider Eddie LePine gives his insight on the upcoming Rolex 24 at Daytona. Host: Steve Zautke and Eddie also chat about Andretti Autosport F1 aspirations as well as their investment with Wayne Taylor Racing. Plus, Team Penske and Porsche are back together. New cars, new drivers and teams along with some top hired guns like Scott Dixon and Will Power will make this race a don't miss event.
Author Mark Dill discusses his new children's book, "The Legend of the First Super Speedway." This new release is available through markgdill.com and www.firstsuperspeedway.com . Also through the usual retail book sellers.
Learn the history of the All-Female Venturini Racing Team which originally was formed in the old USAC Stock Car days and was resurrected during the ARCA Permatex Super Car Series in the mid-1980's. Cathy Venturini, Carol Tortorice and Mary Burau-Popowczak chat about going over the wall and servicing a full-sized stock car before pit speed limits, helmets and fire suits.
Former ARCA Champion and current owner of Venturini Motorsports takes a journey back to reminisce about the old USAC Stock Car Series and the Permatex ARCA Super Car Series of the 1980's. Bill brings up racing at The Milwaukee Mile, Ontario and Texas World Speedway in Plymouth Volare Kit Cars and Pontiac Firebirds.
Tony DiZinno joins host Steve Zautke on the Traction podcast as they review the exciting #IMSA #RoadAmerica weekend. The race was highlighted by Felipe Albuquerque & Ricky Taylor who sped to victory in the DPi class wheeling the No. 10 Konica Minolta Acura ARX-05. Other topics include Ryan Dalziel, Kenton Koch and the many crashes. Steve even finds a way to mention the 1963 Road America 500.
Kaz Grala has driven in IMSA, NASCAR Trucks Series, Xfinity and Cup Series. Like a lot of young drivers, full-time rides are hard to find. Kaz was at Road America driving for Weaver Racing, after success at Mid-Ohio, he comes to RA and breaks the track record, two races, two pole positions. Sit down and enjoy a fun interview with a kid that who has the talent, sponsors take note.
IndyCar guru Tony DiZinno joins the Traction Show again to discuss the recently completed Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America. Josef Newgarden's third win of the year and the resurgence of Alexander Rossi are just some of the topics covered.
Author Denny Miller joins the Traction podcast to discuss one of my all-time favorite drivers Eddie Sachs. This is a deep dive into one of greatest drivers at the Indy 500 who never won the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Denny will entertain you with some anectdotes you may not heard before.
Renowned engine builder, chief mechanic and racing official joins the Traction podcast to discuss his new book, "Boost!" co-written by Gordon Kirby. Bailey has worked with some of the greatest teams in motorsports, Cooper, Ferrari, Penske, McLaren and more. We had a blast as Bailey gives us a taste of some of his anecdotes in his incredible journey through the world of auto racing.
Will Marotti sits down with Steve Zautke at the VintageIndy offices in Brownsburg, IN discussing an opportunity race fans have. Inspired by the tradition of past Indy 500 entries being named after cities, Marotti Autosport’s Indy 500 entry will be the first race entry in history named “Spirit of Speedway” in honor of the origin, history and pride of Speedway, Indiana, home of the 500 mile race.
Steve Zautke & Tedd Zamjahn discuss the upcoming 2022 Harry Miller Club Vintage Indy Car Meet. This year's event will be held July 8-9th, 2022 at the historic Milwaukee Mile race track. The HMC event is considered the premiere vintage open wheel event held on an oval. Feel free to contact HarryMillerClub.com for additional details.
Steve Zautke and Tony DiZinno take a look at the open IndyCar test that took place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in preparation for the upcoming Indianapolis 500.
We met up with Burt B.S. Levy when we were at Sebring. Burt is a fixture at race tracks across America. Whether in the paddock, on the track, or selling his wide selection of books or his cool racing memorabilia, Burt is quite accessible. However some may not know the story of how he became the world's fastest novelist. Take a quick detour and spend a few minutes with the Traction Podcast.
Eddie LePine of RacingNation.com joins the show to chat about the upcoming 12-Hr of Sebring and WEC weekend coming up. Plus, the new inductees to the Sebring Hall of Fame. #IMSA #12hrsSebring #WEC
Steve Zautke remembers the Flying Hawaiian Danny Ongais. From drag racing, Formula 5000, IMSA and Indy Cars, Danny was fast and well respected among his peers.
Tony DiZinno makes another appearance to chat IMSA and the upcoming Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona. Steve Zautke hosts
Sage F1 commentator David Hobbs Wraps Up 2021 F1 Season & Controversial Abu Dhabi GP with a discussion with host, Steve Zautke
Had a blast chatting with author Mark Dill about his fantastic book, The Legend of the First Super Speedway - The Battle for the Soul of American Auto Racing. Mark takes us back to a time unlike anything today. A tough, no nonsense era, where attitudes were a bit different than today. Bigger than life figures, such as Barney Oldfield, Tom Cooper and business icons such as Carl Fisher reigned over auto racing.
Steve Zautke chats with former IndyCar driver Jay Howard about his Jay Howard Driver Development program at Road America. JHDD was at RA with several other teams during a semi-private USF2000 test.
Steve Zautke chats with motorsports media icon, Paul Page. Page recently released his book, "Hello, I'm Paul Page It's Race Day in Indianapolis." Spectacular stories in which Paul tells a few, plus into, subjects from the Indy 500 to the June Sprints, from Bobby Unser to Eddie Sachs. Almost 60-years of racing. We think you'll enjoy it.
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What a weekend as Bubba Wallace gets his first Cup win for 23XI Racing. Plus, Brandon Brown and Tate Fogelman also get their first Nascar wins too. Plus, we chat about Jon Wes Townley's untimely death and how that was similar to another senseless motorsports death in 1976. Steve Zautke and Jeff 'Pipebomb' Orloski host.
DiZinno is Back ! Tony DiZinno and Steve Zautke take a look at the Long Beach GP which was the IndyCar season finale. They also look back at the year and forward to see where your favorite driver will be next year.
Motorsports photographer Russ Lake passed last week and we remember Russ who was more than just a shooter. He was a quality racing photographer, who also ran a racing charity and helped many in auto racing
Ted Woerner of Miles Ahead comes on the Traction Show to explain the long journey to write the book 'Savage Angel' on popular race car driver Swede Savage. Woerner also explains meeting Swede's daughter Angela and how they've been able to keep his legacy alive. #indy500 #IndyCar #SwedeSavage
NASCAR hit a home run with a pair of entertaining races at Michigan Int'l Speedway (MIS). The Xfinity and Cup Series wins by A.J. Allmendinger and Ryan Blaney were quite fun to watch. We also preview the Cup & Playoff race upcoming at Daytona. Plus, ARCA Racing returns to the historic Milwaukee Mile. Steve Zautke & Jeff Orloski host.
Traction Media host Steve Zautke interviews NASCAR rookie driver, Sam Mayer. A native of Franklin, Wisconsin, Mayer is an 18 year-old up and coming driver in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. A winner in almost every series he has raced, Sam returns to the ARCA Menards Series race event at The Milwaukee Mile on August 29th. The Sprecher 150 is scheduled for Sunday, August 29 at 2:00 p.m. CT, with live flag-to-flag broadcast coverage on MavTV Motorsports Network. Discount tickets still available at Menards stores or at WisStateFair.com as well as race day at the gate.
Hall of Fame racer Brian Redman discusses the upcoming Chattanooga Motorcar Festival scheduled for Oct 15-17, 2021. Plus, we chat his quick rise through the racing ranks, his wins, some crashes and his fine book, Daring Drivers, Deadly Tracks.
Steve Zautke and Jeff Orloski discuss the wild weekend at the Brickyard on the NASCAR side. A.J. Allmendinger wins the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard, was it a good race? Does the finish make up for the track difficulties? Could Chase Briscoe in trouble with NASCAR for taking out Denny Hamlin? Plus, we chat about NASCAR silly season and of course Kyle Larson's domination of the racing world stock cars, sprint cars, dirt late models, etc.
George Phillips from OilPressure.com joins us to discuss the inaugural The Big Machine Records Music City GP at Nashville. The race saw big crowds, but plagued by long cautions, saw an unexpected winner and the favorite crash out of the race. However, overall the race was a considered success, we discuss why and how it can be improved. George gives us a behind the scenes look at the event and the IndyCar paddock.
Rasmus Lindh of Sweden, driver of the Performance Tech Motorsports No. 38 Ligier JSP320 in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship chats about the upcoming Road America round. Lindh also talks about his rise through the Road to Indy ranks and the IMSA season so far.
Jacob Ruud of Racine, WI winner of six of the first six TC America powered by Skip Barber races in 2021 talks about their next round at picturesque Road America on August 27-29th (rounds 7 & 8). Ruud is driver of the Classic BMW, BMW M2 CS (Cup) describes the unique series and its compelling rules package.
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Steve Zautke interviewed vintage stock car restorer and author Dr. John Craft at Road America during the Weathertech Vintage Weekend. Craft has restored several notable NASCAR stock cars and is historian on NASCAR's golden age, Topics include, Boss 429, Fred Lorenzen, Carl Yarbrough and Holman & Moody !
Harry Miller Club historian Steve Zautke interviews Bobby Green of the Old Crow Speed Shop and the 1933 Group at the historic Milwaukee Mile. Green discusses how he keeps the tradition of hot rodding and American auto racing heritage alive and reviews his 1933 Group which strives to keep Los Angeles architectural nostalgia alive.
The SRX Series traveled to the Slinger Speedway located just north of Milwaukee on Saturday July 10th. A capacity crowd saw Marco Andretti win over up and coming driver / local phenom Luke Fenhaus. Steve Zautke and Jeff Orloski discuss the race, the drivers and the SRX Series and their new found success.
Steve Zautke & Jeff Orloski discuss the latest in #NASCAR as the Busch brothers invasion of the ATL. Were you surprised by Kurt Busch's win? Was there dirty pool between teammates? Plus, do you like the planned configuration of the Atlanta Motor Speedway? NASCAR Cup Series talk on the Traction podcast.
Steve Zautke and Tony DiZinno sat down and chatted about a variety of subjects. NASCAR Cup at Road America, IndyCar at Mid-Ohio, the SRX Series and their next stop at the Slinger Super Speedway. Even discussed the upcoming Harry Miller Meet at Milwaukee Mile and Dave Kallmann and his excellent motorsports coverage in Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
Kyle Tilley races anything he can, this weekend its a #NASCAR Cup car at #RoadAmerica I spent a few minutes with the native of Bath, England.
Sam Mayer of Franklin, WI who'll be running in both the Trans-Am and NASCAR Xfinity races this weekend at Road America spoke to the media prior to RA.
David Hobbs chats with Steve Zautke about the latest happenings in Formula One which has seen an actual championship battle between the two titans of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Plus, they chat about Lando Norris, the upcoming schedule and more.
Steve Zautke and Jeff Orloski take a look back at the REV Group GP Indy Car race at Road America. A fun filled weekend that included the Vintage Indy group and many new upgrades at the RA track. Plus, the usual fun back in town in Elkhart Lake.
Arrow McLaren SP Road America press conference with Taylor Kiel, president of Arrow McLaren SP, Pato O'Ward, driver of the No. 5 Arrow McLaren SP Chevrolet and Kevin Magnussen, driver of the No. 7 Arrow McLaren SP Chevrolet.
Steve Zautke and Guy Hobbs interviewed Yuven Sundaramoorthy who is a personable 18-year-old professional driver currently racing for Pabst Racing in the USF2000 Championship before the Road America round.
Steve Zautke & Jeff Orloski discuss the new Superstar Racing Experience ( SRX ) after their successful debut and first round race at Stafford Motor Speedway. They also talk about the upcoming race on the dirt at Knoxville and can the series sustain their television ratings. Plus, Danica!
The Vintage Indy Group is coming to #RoadAmerica this coming weekend. Co-Founder of the Vintage Indy Registry Mike Lashmett gives us all the details. A great way for fans to see vintage Indy Cars up close. #IndyCar #VintageIndy
Andretti Autosport driver Alexander Rossi visited with Steve Zautke of the Traction Reaction podcast. A lively discussion about his chances at Road America, Formula One, driving the Delta Wing, IndyCar safety and of course Wisconsin bratwurst. #RoadAmerica #IndyCar #AndrettiAutosport #RevGroupGP
Sat down with IndyCar driver Alex Palou earlier. Fresh from his second place finish in the Indianapolis 500, Palou discusses how he got here, his racing career in Japan, plus overcoming his crash last month. Already a winner, Palou looks forward to perhaps winning the REV Group Grand Prix at #roadamerica and eat a famous track brat.
Steve Zautke takes a look back at the 105th Indy 500 and picks out some interesting observations on the thrilling race. From Helio Castroneves becoming a four-time winner to some of the surprises and disappointments. Steve also voices his displeasure on how the IndyCars are going to Belle Isle, not the legendary Milwaukee Mile.
Indy500 #IndyCar #MeyerShankRacing #RoadAmerica #MilwaukeeMile
Steve Zautke and Jeff Orloski discuss the CocaCola World 600 at Charlotte. Was it a snoozer? Can Chevrolet be stopped? Can Hendrick Motorsports be stopped? Can Kyle Larson be stopped? Also look at Sonoma and hits and misses this week in the world of NASCAR.
Steve Zautke takes a quick look at the upcoming #Indy500 before heading to Indianapolis. Steve talks about Sage Karam who seems always to get into the field. Could he been like a hired gun back in the day? Plus, who can win? #IndyCar #DreyerReinboldRacing
In this episode, hosts Steve Zautke and Jeff "Pipebomb" Orloski discuss the Dover 400 Cup race and preview the upcoming NASCAR Circuit of the Americas (COTA) weekend. They also discuss the the latest #NASCAR gossip and take a look at how the upcoming July 4th #RoadAmerica NASCAR weekend will be different from other RA events.
Steve Zautke and Jeff Orloski discuss the Goodyear 400 at Darlington. Including reviewing the throwback schemes. Has it jumped the shark? Plus, NASCAR Cup Series coming to #RoadAmerica in July. Activities coming to downtown Elkhart Lake #NASCAR weekend & more.
Steve is the motorsports expert on SportsRadio 1250 in Milwaukee and motorsports historian and writer. Jeff also works at SportsRadio 1250 and co-host the Final Inspection Show with Steve for several years. This episode focuses on #NASCAR but in the future crosses over into #IndyCar, #F1, #IMSA, #USAC #WoO and more.
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Whether you're a NASCAR lover, IndyCar nut Formula One fanatic or even just a casual race fan you'll want to listen to Steve Zautke every week. Along with the Polish Pipebomb Jeff Orloski, Formula One expert David Hobbs and the musings of road racing sage, Guy Hobbs - The Traction Reaction Podcast will entertain the listener.