The Class Racing Podcast with Aaron and Chuck: Recent Episodes
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Are you a Stock and Super Stock drag racer or fan? If you are this podcast is for you! The Class Racing Podcast with Aaron and Chuck will talk about the latest news and events in class racing. In addition they will host the top drivers, minds, and individuals that make the sport what is and has become. NHRA, combo races, and local events we will cover it all!
1967 was the golden era of Junior Stock racing. And it was a great year for George Cureton. With the help and guidance of Alex Jarrell, one of the sharpest racers and builders on the East Coast, George built his “Tokyo Rose” 1956 Chevy Sedan Delivery to race in the hotbed of Stocker country, The east coast. Powered by a Jenkins Competition engine, the car ran 2 tenths of a second under the national record on its first run at Cecil County Drag-O-Way. At his first National event, the Springnationals at Bristol, George won class and wading through a tough field to make it to the final where he was runner up. A third-place finish in Division 1 points qualified George for the World Finals. After qualifying #1, he advanced thru the field to become the Stock Eliminator World Champion just as a thunderstorm drenched the strip at Tulsa. George surrounded himself with some of the sharpest racers and mechanical experts in the Tri-State area like the Jarrell Family, Fred Borcherdt, Shallcross Brothers, Wheatly Brothers, John Thropp, Bill Jenkins and many more of the “Who’s Who” of East Coast Stocker racing. These were fun times for George and his friends who usually raced three times a week at different tracks in the area. George wanted the best, and he sought out the best race cars that were proven winners. He bought Bobby Warrens 69 Nova just hours after it won the World Finals. He later bought Garley Daniels’ Super Stock/O 1966 Nova. This connection to these legendary North Carolina racers made George even more competitive. To this day, George remains as the youngest ever NHRA World Champion as he was just 21 when he won that title back in 1967.
Aaron and Chuck discuess the Covid-19 pandemic and how it has affected the racing world. They give predictions on start dates and possible changes for the series. They also pick Stk/SS Allstar teams in response to the ESPN hit documentary series The Last Dance.
With a racing career spanning 52 years and 20 different race cars, Al Corda remains one of the toughest competitors that any racer could find in the other lane. Als’ Stock eliminator win at the NHRA 1971 Indianapolis Nationals put him on a path that would deliver 2 NHRA World Championships and 14 NHRA National Event wins. Al is not your stereotypical drag racer. He’s a mechanical engineer with a graduate business degree that decided early in life that to make it big he needed to control his own destiny. That plan led him to buy his own drag strip in Wisconsin in the mid-70s.
Al started his racing career with a succession of Max Wedge Mopars and used a Hemi powered Challenger to win his first World Championship in 1986. Always one to have an eye for the most competitive combination, Al made the leap to modern fuel injected GM Firebirds in 2000 and continues to race an LS powered COPO today.
Dave Boertman was one of the first touring professional Sportsman Racers. He is a 5 time NHRA World Champion with 17 NHRA National Event wins and 17 IHRA National Event wins. Dave was elected to the Car Craft All Star Team 5 times in both the Stock and Super Stock categories.
Dave starting following the NHRA circuit in 1966 with a K/S 59 Chevy powered by and 283 2 barrel combination. That car took Dave to the NHRA Stock World Championship Title in 1968. After Dave's early success as World Champion in '68 and after winning the Division 3 Stock Eliminator championship in 1969 & 1970, along with national event wins at York, Pennsylvania and Indy, he caught the attention of Gil Kirk who owned "The Rod Shop" who was putting together a "Super Team" to go racing with the Dodge Division of Chrysler Corporation. In his first year in the Rod Shop Team in 1971 Dave had his best year ever when he won more races than he lost.
After winning the 1977 World Finals in the Rod Shop Challenger, Dave took some time off from his frantic racing schedule. Gil Kirk Called again in 1985 to invite Dave to come back to the Rod Shop Team this time driving and Pontiac Firebird Super Stocker. And in 1985 Dave won his fifth NHRA World Championship title.
Dave has a great outlook on his racing. For him it wasn’t so much about the money but instead the recognition of what he accomplished – as he puts it ...."it was the pat on the back that made the difference".
In this episode of the Legends of Sportsman Drag Racing, the Cal Method interview continues and he recounts his racing experience that dates back to the early 60s. Cal and his wife Maryanne are likely the most successful husband and wife team in all of sportsman drag racing. In his own words, Cal has been obsessed with Stock and SS racing since the mid 1960’s. It was his experience at the 1966 Winternationals that created that obsession ………….and from that point on…he was completely focused on Stock and SS racing. Cal knew he could outwork and out-think his competitors. And that showed in his racing program.
Collectively Mary Ann and Cal have raced in 72 NHRA National and Division final rounds and have set over 200 national records.
This is a two episode series packed with great stories from Cal. We hope you enjoy these.
In this episode of the Legends of Sportsman Drag Racing, Cal Method recounts his racing experience that dates back to the early 60s. Cal and his wife Maryanne are likely the most successful husband and wife team in all of sportsman drag racing. In his own words, Cal has been obsessed with Stock and SS racing since the mid 1960’s. It was his experience at the 1966 Winternationals that created that obsession ………….and from that point on…he was completely focused on Stock and SS racing. Cal knew he could outwork and out-think his competitors. And that showed in his racing program.
Collectively Mary Ann and Cal have raced in 72 NHRA National and Division final rounds and have set over 200 national records.
This is a two episode series packed with great stories from Cal. We hope you enjoy these.
Aaron, Chuck, and Mike D talk about the New Legends Portion of the podcast, Belle Rose results, Gainesville results, and the Pandemic and what effect it has on the 2020 race season!
This week Mike Delahanty s back with another in the series of Legends of Sportsman Drag Racing and talks with Dave and Ben Wenzel. The Brothers chronicle their racing career and share memories of their Stock Eliminator win at the 1967 NHRA Nationals. And more than 50 years later, that one owner 1967 Z/28 is still being wrenched by Dave and driven by Ben.
This week 5 Time World Champ Justin Lamb joins the podcast to discuss his most recent win at the NHRA Winternationals! We also talk with Justin about what has made him one of the most dominant drivers in the Stock and Super Stock ranks over the past decade.
This episode of The Sportsman Drag Racing Legends Podcast features the Husband and Wife team of Rock and Ginny Running. Rock, with the help of Ginny, has done and won just about all that there is in NHRA Stock and Super Stock racing - including a heartbreaking loss in the final of the Stock World Championship.
One of the sports all time greats joins the podcast to talk about the 2020 NHRA Season, 100 plus wins, his new sponsors, state of the sport and much more!
This week Mike Delahanty interviews Sportsman Legend Jim Waldo from the Pacific Northwest. Jim has class raced for over 6 decades and has many championships, records, and great stories!
This week Chuck and Aaron talk about all that has been happening in the sport in the last few weeks including: new rules, new policies, Gator Nationals Drama, SRAC Committee, PRI, and more. A clip of John Gulius's answering machine even makes the show!
This week NHRA Stock Eliminator World Champ joins the podcast to talk about her dream season where she posted a perfect 525 point divisional score in route to her Championship. Charlie and Allison also talk about banquet fashion and food!
Jeff Dona NHRA World Finals SS Winner joins the podcast this week to talk about Pomona Drama and his big win! The group all discussed the retirement of a legend, points battles, rule changes, and next years schedule. And a little UFC....
This week Robbie Draughon, Charlotte SS winner in his awesome Corvette joins the podcast. Charley and Aaron also discuss NHRA points standings, Stk / SS Points Champions, and Preview the Vega National Event!
This week Brina Frank discusses her latest NHRA National Event win at St. Louis this past weekend in the Ctech Copo Camaro!
This week Jeff Taylor joins the Podcast to talk about his 47th NHRA National Event win at this past weekends Jeg's Sports-nationals. We also discuss his past racing accomplishments, current state of S/SS racing, and Jeff Taylor Performance.
This week Indy Stock Eliminator winner Austin Williams joins the podcast to discuss all things Indy and his big win! The team also discussed The NMCA All American Nationals, Midwest and Heartland S/SS, The Norwalk Nationals (weekday nationals), and other hot topics in our sport!
This week, 2018 Indy Stock #1 Qualifier Paul Wong rejoins the podcast to discuss the Big Go at Indy this weekend! The trio also makes predictions for class winners, eliminator winners, and the number of tear-downs expected during the biggest race of the season.
This week Aaron and Chuck discuss two separate incidents that have been all anyone is talking about in class racing for the last few weeks. They also have many time winner and recent NHRA Epping National Champ Byron Worner on the show to talk about his latest win and get his take on the state of the sport!
This week after a short break Aaron and Chuck discuss June Race results, rain, Norwalk Sportsman cancellation, and Chuck D's new segment "No BS with Chuck".
This week Chuck and Aaron talk about the last few weeks racing results as well as rain rain rain. They also talk about Canadian border crossing, Chicago All Stars, and other trending topics!
This week Racer and Artist PJ North joins the show to discuss race results, his new Super Stock car, and his progress so far at breaking into the Country Music industry in Nashville!
This week long time D3 Stock Racer and Chassis builder Tom Russell joins as guest host to discuss recent results, COPO Camaro construction, and the popular Indy A Stick challenge. The also pick winners at this weeks NHRA National event in Houston, TX.
This week 2 time Super Stock World Champ Jim Boburka joins the podcast to discuss 50+ years of competing in the sport. Chuck and Aaron also discuss recent results from Fontana and Houston as well as make predictions for this weekends Las Vegas National Event.
This week 50th Gator Nationals Winner Randi Lyn Shipp joins the podcast to talk about her win, Factory Stock, Pro Stock, and Halloween costumes! Aaron and Chuck also discuss the Gators, Englishtown, and a little tech inspection insight.
This week stick shift Super Star Brad Zaskowski joins the Podcast live from the Gator Nationals. Aaron, Chuck, and Brad discuss the Baby Gators, the Gators, and other hot topics in our sport!
This week recent Arizona Nationals winner and current NHRA Championship points leader Cody Lane joins the Podcast. Aaron and Chuck also discuss the Points System, Arizona, SGMP, and other trending issues.
This week Australian born Canadian Super Stock drag racing standout Wally Clark joins the podcast to tell stories of his 50+ year racing career and discuss the current state of Stock and Super Stock racing with Aaron and Chuck!
This week class racing standout Paul Wong joins the show to discuss the NHRA Winter Nationals, performance enhancing drugs, E-Copo, and all things slow class cars!
This week Aaron and Chuck host Factory Stock Racer Kevin Skinner and discuss the first NHRA race of the year as well as several other trending topics in the sport!
This week Aaron and Chuck discuss the overall plan and inspiration for The Class Racing Podcast as well as discuss a few of the current hot topics in the sport!