The "A-Main" Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The "A-Main" Podcast is a motorsports show covering major forms of racing in the United States. We focus on NASCAR, high level dirt racing, and local racing in Pennsylvania. Hosted by Bill Steinbach III and Matt Aland. A-Main "Light" every Monday and full length episodes every other Friday!
This episode features interviews with a few local racers, and an extensive preview of Western PA Sprint Speedweek, with the events organizer Tyler Beichner.
In this episode, Bill and Matt are joined by Eric Westendorf from Lernerville Speedway for the yearly preview show. We talk new things, new paint schemes, and what different at the track this year. This episode also features the guys talking about changes in NASCAR, F1 expanding in the United States, and more.
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NASCAR at Atlanta, Matt wasn't a fan!!!
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Some BIG controversy in Central Pennsylvania Sprint Car racing!
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COTA Preview
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A new segment!
Matt checks in from Las Vegas here for an update on his official picks and predictions for the upcoming NASCAR weekend at Phoenix Raceway. all the while
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NASCAR at Las Vegas recap.
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Phoenix preview and predictions.
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Danica in the booth.
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Sprint car racing has started in Pennsylvania!
In this episode, Bill and Matt are joined on the hotline by motorsports announcer and content creator from Flo Racing, Chet Christner. The conversation takes a look at the growth of streaming, Christner's career, and how social media is used to grow the sport. The guys also offer some thoughts on NASCAR's Next Gen car, and their first impressions of the vehicle.
- Sprint car season has started in Pennsylvania!
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NASCAR in California recap.
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Las Vegas preview.
-Daytona 500 recap
-California preview and predictions
-Takes on Next Gen Car's first race
In this episode, Bill and Matt are joined on the hotline by NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Crew Chief for the 45 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet driven by Lawless Alan, Darren Fraley. He talks about racing in NASCAR and his history of racing in Western Pennsylvania. This show also has the guys talk about the Daytona 500, SRX at Sharon Speedway, and a few other local highlights.
NASCAR #Daytona #Motorsports #Grassroots #Pennsylvania #Pittsburgh
We're back with the first episode of 2022! This show features an extended interview with sprint car driver, road course racer, and driver development coach, Sean Rayhall. He talks about his unique path to dirt racing, 2022 plans, and more. We also spend time talking with ARCA driver and pro sim racer Joey Gattina. He talks about the cost of racing in a low level national touring series and the recent growth of SIM racing. Bill and Matt also talk about the NASCAR Next Gen, bold predictions for Cup/World of Outlaws, and local racing in Pennsylvania.
In this episode, the guys wrap up the 2021 season, look ahead to 2022, and are joined by Co-Host of Highside Hustle on National Racing Network, Bert Wojcik. He offers a few takes on the state of dirt racing, NASCAR, and online streaming. This show also has Bill and Matt talk about the NASCAR Next car cars final HP/aero package, Lernerville's 2022 schedule, and a few other topics.
In this episode, Bill and Matt are joined on the hotline by Host of PRN At The Track & Pit Reporter for Speedway TV at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Lenny Batycki. They take a look at the grassroots level of racing, Lernerville schedule changes, and the NASCAR Next Gen car. The guys also spend time talking with Tyler Beichner, who is the promoter of Western PA Sprint Speedweek for an early look at the 2022 edition.
NASCAR #Motorsports #Grassroots #Racing #2021 #410SprintCars #DirtTrackRacing #Photography #Cars #Sports
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The best season in motorsports history?
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A new era of Cup car is coming, our thoughts.
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The 2021 season was a busy one for ALL motorsports.
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Some WAY too early 2022.
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Some BIG drama at Martinsville.
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Matt's busy weekend at Martinsville.
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The World of Outlaws won't be at Lernerville in 2022, our thoughts!
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NASCAR's Championship race predictions.
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F1 at COTA.
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NASCAR at Kansas recap and Martinsville preview.
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Is F1 gaining popularity in America?
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Blanket Hill has one race left this year.
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Bonus picks because Matt's going to Martinsville!
In this episode, the guys are joined on the hotline by 305 Sprint Car racer and returning guest Jim Morris for a look back at his 2021 season. They also talk with racer AJ Bast about his racing at the Blanket Hill Speedway. Bill and Matt also take a look at the feud between Chase Elliott and Kevin Harvick, the cost of motorsports at all levels, and a look ahead to the racing off season in the USA.
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NASCAR at Texas Recap
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Kansas playoff predictions
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Throwback paint schemes
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Matt survived the weekend in Las Vegas!
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Review of the A-Main Applefest at Blanket Hill Speedway.
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NASCAR Next Gen is on track.
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Should more important races have stricter rules?
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Harvick vs Elliott!
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Talladega playoff race recap, Bubba Wallace first Cup win.
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ALL NASCAR tracks should have lights!!!
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"A-Main Apple fest" at Blanket Hill Speedway preview.
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Feature interview, thanks to our partners at Shelby Park Marketing.
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Blanket Hill Season recap (Points Races)
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NASCAR has too many 1.5 mile tracks
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Talladega predictions
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Matt's dating woes
In this episode, Bill and Matt are joined on the hotline for an extensive conversation with Sprint Car Driver, Long time Road Course Racer, and Driver Development Coach Sean Rayhall. He talks about the differences of racing in the United States versus overseas, how he got involved in sprint car racing, and some of his unique career accomplishments. The guys also spend time talking about new ideas for motorsports television booths, the WOO are back in town, and a few of their favorite moments of 2021 as the season starts to wind down.
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Bristol was great, do we still need dirt?
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NASCAR's headed west, our Las Vegas predictions.
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WOO return to Lernerville this weekend.
This A-Main Light has so much information, we're calling it a Lager!
-Lernerville preview with Brandon Matus
-NASCAR 2022 schedule has been released, our take
-F1 safety on display
-Blanket Hill update
-And much more!
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NASCAR Playoffs at Darlington
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Richmond Predictions
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A Busy weekend at Lernerville
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Blanket Hill Speedway update
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Have superspeedway races lost their luster?
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NASCAR at Daytona recap.
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The playoffs are here, and we have some predictions.
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Numbers are moving, and Matt's IRATE!
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Lernerville and Blanket Hill weekend review.
In this episode, the guys talk about some of the latest story lines around auto racing, take a look at a few different ideas for local tracks to better the fan experience and more. They're also joined on the hotline by Colin Dunlap of Sports Radio 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh for a conversation about his first race weekend at Michigan International Speedway. Bill and Matt also spend time talking with Tom Sigley from CAMMAC Racing Supply to get a behind the scenes look at the manufacturer and parts supplier side of the sport.
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Recap of NASCAR at Michigan
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Trucks and IndyCar at World Wide Technology Raceway
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Blanket Hill Speedway update
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Daytona predictions
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What happened to karting?
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A BIG debate on the Cup Series finish at Indy.
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Review of the weekend at Blanket Hill Speedway
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All forms of racing are trying new things, and that's a welcome change.
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Michigan predictions
In this episode, the guys are joined on the hotline by NASCAR driver and team owner Jordan Anderson. They look at his career, get his perspective on the direction of the sport, and a few other subjects. This show also features friend of the show and driver, Chris Rudolph. He previews an upcoming fundraiser he's putting on at Lernerville, and gives a status update on his season. Bill and Matt also take a look at Jimmie Johnsons transition to IndyCar, the NASCAR season, and a brief preview of the Knoxville Nationals.
-IndyCar at Nashville
-NASCAR at Watkins Glen, our thoughts.
-Indy Road course predictions
-A BIG celebrity was at Lernerville on Friday
-Matts special night at Blanket Hill Speedway
-Recap of the weekends local racing in western Pennsylvania.
-NASCAR's Olympic break, should every summer have a two week break?
-Craziness in F1.
-Blanket Hill Speedway and the Red Shorts Challenge. (This is BIG!)
In this episode, Bill and Matt talk with IndyCar driver and Pennsylvania native Sage Karam about his transition from open wheel racing to the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Karam focused on the challenges he expects to deal with in his stock car debut at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road course, and gives us some background on his career and why he's making this decision now, This show also features a debate about the idea of the Word Of Outlaws being on network tv, should motorsports in the the Olympics, and a look ahead to big races in August.
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Where's the love for the NHRA
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A check on the grassroots racing in Pennsylvania
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World of Outlaws were at Lernerville and so were we!
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NASCAR TV contract rumors
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Could the WOO have every race on television?
-Interview with 410 Sprint car driver AJ Flick
-Take on the SRX season
-Silver Cup predictions
-NASCAR at New Hampshire
-SRX has some serious DRAMA!
-Atlanta Motor Speedway repave
-Kurt Busch back in victory lane
-Trucks at Knoxville, great or a train wreck?
In this episode, Bill and Matt spend some time reacting to the SRX series, the sale of Chip Ganassi's NASCAR Cup series team to Team Trackhouse, and more. This show also features an interview with Driver of the Ray Brooks Racing #18 410 sprint car, Cole Macedo. The second half of the show features the promoter of the Bill Stivason Memorial, Cory Stivason for an inside preview of the race.
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Local Racing update (Western Pa)
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NASCAR at Road America
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Atlanta Motor Speedway is getting repaved, we debate.
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Upcoming weekend predictions
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Firecracker at Lernerville recap
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Blanket Hill Speedway update
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BIG takes on NASCAR Pocono doubleheader
In this episode, the guys are joined on the hotline by former owner of the No. 95 Toyota Camry for LFR/Owner of WRL General Contractors, Bob Leavine. We're also joined by drivers Ashley Tackett and JT Horwat. They take a look at their driving careers, the challenges of racing small cars, and we look ahead to more of the season. This show also has a breakdown of the Red Shorts Challenge, a Kyle Larson debate, and a look at television ratings in NASCAR, IndyCar, SRX, and the NHRA.
-Firecracker 100 at Lernerville preview
-NASCAR in Nashville reaction
-Pocono double header predictions
-Blanket Hill Speedway update
-NASCAR All Star race recap/Nashville predictions
-SRX debut, our take?
-Kyle Larson hot streak
- Dirt update (Local/WOO)
In this episode, hosts Bill Steinbach III and Matt Aland spend some time talking with sprint car drivers Trey Jacobs, Ryan Smith, and Justin Whittal. They take a look at their careers, the balance of racing for fun vs points, and a few other topics about the sport. This show also includes a discussion about the biggest stories happening on the NASCAR and Western Pa racing scenes.
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Recap of Western PA Sprint Speedweek
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Preview of next weekends local racing action (Lernerville and Blanket Hill Speedway)
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NASCAR at Sonoma takes and Texas All Star Race Preview
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Indy 500 recap
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Coca Cola 600 recap
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Local racing and World of Outlaws
-Western PA Sprint Speedweek with Tyler Beichner
In this episode, Bill and Matt go out to the hotline to talk with a few guests. They start things off talking with Jacklyn Drake from CARS Tour, then Jacob Owens previews the Little 500 at Anderson Speedway, and we close things out with a final check in on Western PA Sprint Speedweek with Tyler Beichner. Bill and Matt also make a few predictions for some upcoming races, and look at how the racing season has progressed through roughly the first quarter.
-Lernerville, PPMS, and Blanket Hill weekend review
-NASCAR at Dover breakdown
-Previewing the NASCAR weekend at COTA
-A quick check on the World of Outlaws
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Rain delays
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Darlington Recap
- Dover Preview
- Local racing weekend preview
NASCAR #Throwback #DirtRacing
In this episode, Bill and Matt take an extensive look at the NASCAR Next Gen car, offer their thoughts on it, and debate about the overall direction of stock car racing in the United States. They guys preview the upcoming season at Blanket Hill Speedway with track owner, Phil Thorton. This episode also features an interview with race car driver Nathan Byrd. He talks about his unique path in motorsports and offers some perspective on what it's like to compete in a variety of cars.
NASCAR #NextGen #AutoRacing #Motorsports #DirtRacing #May #Spring2021
In this weeks show, Bill and Matt recap opening night at Lernerville and offer their take on the NASCAR weekend at Talladega. They also make their official predictions for next weeks race at Kansas Raceway.
In this show, Bill Steinbach III and Matt Aland take an extensive look at the motorsports world. They focus on the news of the Indianapolis 500 allowing fans, the upcoming NASCAR weekend at Talladega, and how well the entire sport has handled the pandemic. They're also joined by Colton Walters for a preview of his season in Big Block Modifieds and get his take on a few other things happening in the sport.
In this weeks show, Bill and Matt breakdown the NASCAR weekend at Richmond Raceway, see how their weekly picks stacked up, and look ahead to next weekends race at Talladega, Superspeedway. This show also features a recap some of the sprint car racing that took place in Pennsylvania last weekend and a review of the IndyCar season opener.
NASCAR #IndyCar #410Sprintcars #Motorsports #April #Spring2021 #Podcasts #Podcasters #AllStar #Pittsburgh
In this weeks show Bill and Matt recap the NASCAR weekend at Martinsville Raceway and preview next weeks race in Richmond. The guys also preview the Lernerville season that starts Friday and offer some of their predictions for the year.
In this episode, Bill and Matt are joined on the hotline by driver of the #51 Chevy in the NASCAR XFINITY Series, Jeremy Clements. They talk about his career in racing, driving for a smaller team, and get Clements opinions on a few issues in the sport. This show also features an interview with Lernerville Speedway PR Director, Gary Heeman. The guys talk with Heeman about the tracks TV service, dealing with COVID protocols, and get his take on the sport from an insiders perspective. Bill and Matt close the show by looking ahead to the NASCAR weekend at Martinsville and offer their expectations for the race.
In this weeks show, Bill Steinbach III and Matt Aland break down the NASCAR weekend at dirt Bristol. They offer their thoughts on the race, look at how their predictions performed, and debate if NASCAR needs more dirt racing.
In this show, Bill Steinbach III and Matt Aland are joined on the hotline by three guests They start the show talking about the Bristol dirt track and what they expect to see happen in Sundays NASCAR race. The guys are joined on the hotline by Lernerville Speedway announcer Eric Westendorf for the annual Lernerville preview show. They also have a conversation with Sprint car racer, Jenna Shotz, and driver from Blanket Hill Speedway, Jon Adams.
In this weeks show, Bill Steinbach III and Matt Aland recap the NASCAR weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway, offer their thoughts on the Cup race, and look ahead to next Sundays race at dirt Bristol Motor Speedway. They break down their predictions on what we'll see from the Cup cars, offer their picks to win, and what they're most excited to see. Matt also has a few highlights from the weekend at Port Royal Speedway.
In this weeks show, Bill and Matt recap the NASCAR race at Phoenix Raceway. They also look ahead to next weekends race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, offer their predictions, and what they expect to see happen in the race. Matt also recaps the weekend at Port Royal Speedway, and offers his take from a behind the scenes perspective.
In this show, Bill and Matt are joined by NASCAR, IndyCar, and Sportscar racer James Davison. They talk about his unique career path, the differences between racing in the United States vs other countries around the world, and Davison offers a behind the scenes look at varying racecars. Bill and Matt also talk with sim racer and driver of the ASRacing #70, Tyler Hunter. He previews an upcoming sim race that we're sponsoring, and offers his take on what makes sim racing so popular. They guys also talk about the Bristol dirt nationals and some upcoming local races.
In this show, Bill and Matt recap the NASCAR weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. They break down all three national series and offer their picks for next weeks race in Phoenix. This weeks episode also has a quick preview of the upcoming dirt track racing season in Pennsylvania.
In this show, Bill and Matt offer their thoughts on the NASCAR weekend at Homestead Miami Speedway. They look at how their predictions held up, analyze highlights from the race, and break down how surprising the season has been after just three races.
Bill and Matt spend this show talking with Haley Shanley from CBS Sports and FloRacing. She talks about her career in the media. ice racing, and the popularity of off-road racing. This show also has the guys talking about this weekends Ice Breaker at Lincoln Speedway, early NASCAR season takes, and opinions on the updated World of Outlaws schedule.
The guys spend this show recapping the NASCAR weekend at the Daytona road course, and debate if the sport has too many road courses on the 2021 schedule.
NASCAR #DAYTONA
Welcome to A Main Light, a new condensed version of the show where the guys will offer their first impressions and immediate reaction to a weekend of racing. The first episode features a breakdown of the Daytona 500 and a look ahead to the Ice Breaker that's scheduled for this weekend.
NASCAR #DAYTONA500 #Spring2021 #Dirttracklife #sprintcars
In this episode, the guys are joined by a few guests. Things start off with them talking with Sprint Car photographer Rick Rarer to learn about his work and where fans can find his photography. They also spend time talking with drivers R.J. Jacobs and Brian Stivenson. Bill and Matt close the show with a preview of the Daytona 500 and offer some of their takes for the upcoming NASCAR season.
NASCAR #Daytona500 #DirtTrackRacing
In this episode, we are joined by Ralph Sheheen from SPEED SPORT. He covers a variety of topics from the world of motor sports including cost, online streaming, and the changing world of modern media coverage. We talk with the creator of Western PA Sprint Speedweek, Tyler Beichner. Bill and Matt also look ahead to the NASCAR season, talk about their go kart racing, and recap some of the action from this months Chili Bowl.
In this episode, hosts Bill Steinbach III and Matt Aland talk about a variety of topics including next week's Chili Bowl Nationals, the upcoming NASCAR season, and the all new SRX series. They offer their thoughts on a few other things we've learned throughout the off season, and some early predictions for 2021. This show also includes interviews with drivers Kaeden Cornell, Zach Daum, and Matthew Winter.
The last show of 2020 is a little different because it's the off season, but this is still an insightful show with a HEATED debate on Christmas movies. The guys spend this show looking at a few of the latest stories from the world of F1, including the Romain Grosjean crash in Bahrain. Bill and Matt also look ahead to 2021 with a conversation about the limited attendance we'll see at the Chili Bowl and Daytona 500. They also offer their thoughts on some of the drivers from NASCAR who are running the Chili Bowl. Lenny Batycki from PRN's At The Track also checks in for a review of the grassroots racing season.
In this episode, Bill Steinbach III and Matt Aland make some major show announcements in regards to sponsorship. They also talk with a few racers, including micro sprint driver, Austin Pasquerella as well as big block Modified racer and friend of the show, Colton Walters. Bill and Matt also take a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic changed the 2020 racing season, and debate if any positives came out of this for the sport. This show also includes the guys thoughts on the NASCAR season/playoffs and what they're most excited about heading into the 2021 Cup season.
In this episode, Bill Steinbach III and Matt Aland break down the biggest stories in the world of motorsports from that last three weeks. They take a look at NASCAR's enforcement of rules, silly season news, and give an update on the NHRA sponsorship changes. This show also features an exclusive interview with friend of the show, and 2020 Lernerville Speedway 410 sprint car champion, AJ Flick.
Bill Steinbach III and Matt Aland spend this show covering a variety of motorsports stories from the last month, including the NHRA's sponsor issues, dirt Bristol proposal, Michael Jordan/Denny Hamlins new NASCAR team, and some local racing highlights. This episode also features an in depth interview with Co Host and Co Founder of Pit Lane Parley, Mike Joachim. He provides an update on IndyCar racing, and a look at changes happening in the sport.
In this episode, we offer our thoughts on the Indy 500, take a look at the World Of Outlaws COVID-19 situation, and preview NASCAR's playoffs and break down what schedule changes we'd like to see. This show also features interviews with race car drivers Brandon Matus and Jeremy Paden. They tell us about their careers, what it's like racing during a pandemic, and preview the rest of the season.
In this episode, we chat with racing announcer, Dustin Jarrett. He tells us about his career, gives his opinion on the direction of dirt racing, and offers a behind the scenes look into the sports media side. We also spend a segment talking with micro sprint driver, Garth Fochler. He tells us about racing at Blanket Hill Speedway, and how be balances life and racing. Bill and Matt also spend some time debating about future NASCAR hall of fame members, how motor sports have handled the pandemic, and an Indianapolis 500 preview.
In this episode Bill Steinbach III and Matt Aland take a look at how motor sports have successfully returned during the pandemic and what that means for the sport moving ahead. They also cover NASCAR races having fans, the upcoming Indy 500, and some WOO action from the last month. This show also has a break down on what we know about the new Superstar Racing Experience.
On this episode of the show we spend some time talking with 410 sprint car driver and friend of the show, Mike Bauer. He joins us for a conversation about his recent win at Lernerville Speedway. Bill and Matt also take a look at what's been happening in the world of racing since the COVID-19 shutdown. They break down the run that Kyle Larson went on in PA Speedweeks, doubleheaders, dirt racing on network television, and the television numbers that NASCAR and IndyCar have been seeing. The show also has a check in on the NHRA and what their upcoming return is going to look like with all the health and safety protocols.
In this episode, we talk with a few guests who have various jobs in the motor sports world. We spend a few minutes talking with Lernerville Speedway's Eric Westendorf for a preview of what fans can expect to see when the track opens this Friday. Then we transition to pit road and chat with Pittsburgh native and current NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series crew member, TJ Fleming. He fills us in on what it's like being apart of a high level NASCAR team, the sports return during the pandemic, and how he made it to NASCAR. We close the show talking with the Driver of the Trone Outdoor Advertising #39 Fitness Lifestyle Coach, Cale Thomas. He talks with us about his career in sprint car racing and how he's adapting to racing in Pennsylvania. Bill and Matt also look at some current events in racing such as NASCAR banning the confederate flag at their races, tracks allowing fans during the pandemic, and what they've been up to lately as area tracks start to open for racing.
In this episode, we spend some time talking with USAC driver, Kevin Thomas Jr. He talks with us about his career to this point, how he's handling time off during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and a few other things. We also talk with PRN's At The Track, Lenny Batycki. He tell us a few of his favorite racing memories from his time in the sport. his love of grassroots racing, and what challenges he believes the auto racing is facing. Bill and Matt also break down the return of NASCAR, and offer their thoughts on some of the recent races they've watched.
In this episode we talk with The Athletics, Jesse Marshall for a conversation of all things racing. Marshall gives us his thoughts on NASCAR's return, what local and professional racing should improve on, and some of his favorite memories from Pittsburgh area tracks. We also go out to the hotline to talk with local modified racer, Colton Walters. He spends some time talking with us about his path to racing, what he's been doing to keep busy during the pandemic, and he tells a REALLY funny Kenny Schrader story!
In this episode, we spend some time talking with Lead Announcer for NHRA on FS1 and NHRA on Fox, Brian Lohnes. He talks with us about his role in the sport, what makes drag racing so special, and gives us some insight on what to expect when the sport returns this summer. We also talk about the coming returns of NASCAR and The World of Outlaws, and give our thoughts on how they'll be restructuring their seasons. This show also reviews the Kyle Larson incident, and what we think it will take for him to make it back into a competitive Cup car. This show also features a discussion of what NASCAR might look like in a post COVID-19 world, and a debate if we might see more races without practice and qualifying.
It's time for the 2020 edition of the official Lernerville Speedway preview show! In this episode, we spend the hour talking with Lernerville Speedway track announcer, Eric Westendorf. He tells us about some of the changes that fans can expect to see this season. We look at each series, new things at the track, and some of the major events on this years schedule.
In this episode, we talk with two open wheel racing legends. The first half of the show features our interview with 10-Time World of Outlaws Champion, Donny Schatz. Then we are joined by NASCAR Driver and USAC Triple Crown Champion, JJ Yeley. They both talk about their respective careers, offer their opinions on the health of the sport, and much more.
In this episode we are joined by NHRA FOX Sports pit reporter Amanda Busick, and we talk about the health of professional drag racing, the sports rise in popularity, and her involvement on the media side. We are also joined in studio by local modified racer Chris Rudolph and, 410 sprint car racer Mike Bauer. They spend the show talking with us about the upcoming 2020 season and what their expectations are.
In this episode we focus on the world of sprint car racing. We talk with sprint car drivers AJ Flick, Mark Smith, and Kody Lehman. We ask them about the upcoming season, the challenges they face in the sport, and the safety of modern race cars. We also review the Daytona 500 and break down the horrible accident that Ryan Newman was involved in.
In this episode we talk with a few guests as we preview the Daytona 500, Volusia Speedweeks, and the upcoming local/NASCAR seasons.
The first guest on this show is NASCAR Cup Series team owner Bob Leavine. He talks with us about his expectations for the 2020 season, his new driver Christopher Bell, and the special connection that he has with the race fans. We also chat about what makes the grassroots level of racing so special with 93.7 The Fan host Andrew Fillipponi. This show ends with a conversation with NASCAR Truck Series driver Grant Enfinger. We talk with Enfinger about his excitement for Daytona, the playoff changes, and his teams outlook for 2020.
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It's the first episode of our second season and in this show we have two special guests joining us to talk about the 2020 motor sports season. We are joined by Ashley Deihl Stremme to talk about her role on Winged Nation, the Chili Bowl, and all things grass roots racing. This show also has an interview with the founder of Off Axis Paint, Greg Stumpff. In that interview we talk with Stumpff about Off Axis and what they do as a business, how they got involved in motor sports, and some of their clients in NASCAR.
In this show we spend most of the hour talking with Bert Wojcik from Beerhill Gang TV. We talk with him about the his role as Co-Annoucer at Port Royal, the health of dirt track racing, and some of the things that make Port Royal a special place for sprint car racing.
Also discussed:
Track food
NASCAR
Growth of the WOO
In this show we spend the hour talking with Lernerville Speedway track announcer Eric Westendorf. We take a look back at some of the season highlight's from Lernerville, the WOO races, and preview the Steel City Stampede/DIRTcar Roundup. The second half of the show also features us talking about the health of auto racing in America and we debate if guys like Kyle Larson can bring fans of both together.
In this show we spend some time talking with Pro Late Model Driver Teddy Gibala. He tells us about his season and career racing at Jennerstown Speedway, and his experience of racing in the Motor Mountain Masters. He also talks about the health of short track racing in America and how bright he thinks the future is for the sport of late model racing. We also look ahead to NASCAR racing at Bristol this weekend and some of our expectations for the race.
In this show we preview NASCAR racing at Watkins Glen and debate if Cup needs to have more road course races. We also talk with Monster Energy NASCAR Cup series driver Corey LaJoie about his career in the highest level of stock car racing. He talks about what it's like driving for a smaller team, the health of local racing, the 2019 Cup rules package, and a few more things. We also check in with former 410 sprint car racer Danny Holtgraver and find out what he's been doing since he stepped out of the race car. He tells us about some of the best moment's in his career, what he misses and doesn't miss about racing, and some of his future plans.
In this show we focus on the grassroots level of racing in America, and how healthy the sport is now that it's getting the attention it deserves. We also talk with local 410 sprint car racer Jim Morris about a few things such as what goes into racing on this level, his car racing in a WOO race and his recent move up to 410 sprints. We also review the Don Martin Memorial Sliver Cup WOO race at Lernerville Speedway and talk about our experience of the race.
In this show we spend some time talking with rising star Michael "Buddy" Kofoid about his career. He talks with us about what it's like racing sprint cars, his rise through the ranks, and what his career goals are. We also look back to some of the local races Matt has been to recently and he talks about his experience as a media member. In the second half of the show we focus on NASCAR and talk about the 2019 aero package, and we offer our thoughts on what we will see this weekend at Daytona.
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Buddy Interview 3:30 - 23:05
NASCAR Talk 23:05 - END
In this episode we talk with the most recent Late Model winner at Jennerstown Speedway, Zane Ferrell. He talks about his career in racing, and what is happening in the sport right now to make it more competitive. We also spend some time with our first in studio guest and the creator of The DIRT Network, Gary Heeman. Gary talk's with us about the The Firecracker 100 at Lernerville Speedway and what fans can expect to see with the WOO drivers in town.
In this episode we talk about the soul of racing in America, and the people who make the grassroots level what it is. We chat with dirt late model driver Brandon Hightower, 410 sprint car driver Kelsey Ivy, and Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway track announcer Jim Zufall. They spend some time with us and talk about their role in the sport and what makes grass roots racing so great!
In this episode we talk with NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series driver Grant Enfinger about his career in NASCAR and season so far. We also spend some time talking with Lernerville Speedway announcer Eric Westendorf about what's new this year at the track, and the state of local racing.
In this show we cover a few different topics, and we talk with ASCoC race director Eric Walls. The second half of the show also has us debate about Bristol having two Cup races, a Richmond preview, and a look at NASCAR's attendance.
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In this show we talk about early season sprint car action, the NASCAR west coast review, and look ahead to Martinsville.
:00-2:52 Intro
2:52-17:42 Mike Bauer interview
17:42-28:48 NASCAR west coast swing, social media check in
28:48-END PA sprint car season openers and Martinsville preview and predictions.
We've spent time talking about NASCAR, Indycar, WOO and some local racing in this show.
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0-5:43 Intro
5:43-20:30 Kate Fegley interview
20:30-22:28 NASCAR West Coast conversation.
22:28-40:28 AJ Flick Interview
40:28-End Indycar season preview, NASCAR rules package and IMS preview, WOO early season look back, and Pittsburgh/PA dirt season preview.
We've listened to your suggestions and have improved the format! Special guests, Daytona review, World of Outlaws predictions and looking ahead to NASCAR at Atlanta!