Episode 385 - Pierce Dominates the Dome, Donny Finds a Ride and The WoO Schedule Is Out!
About this episode
Excitement fills the air as the Dirt Nerds recap the recent Gateway Dirt Nationals, highlighting Bobby Pierce's impressive sweep in the late models and Ricky Thornton Jr.'s dominance in the modifieds. The hosts discuss the upcoming racing season, including the newly announced $200,000 race in Ohio and the World of Outlaws schedule. They also touch on the latest driver changes, including Donny Schatz's move to CJB Motorsports and the formation of a new PA sprint car series. With plenty of racing news and personal anecdotes, this episode is packed with insights for dirt racing fans.
This week we talk about the Gateway Dirt Nationals, The WoO Sprint Car Schedule, the PA Posse Sprint Series and more!
spoiler
"I like the I like the spoiler setups guys were yes sucking the right ears in or you know slapping"
A spoiler is a small wing-like part on the back of a car that helps keep it glued to the road when driving fast, making it safer and faster.
A spoiler is an aerodynamic device mounted on the rear of a car to create downforce, improving traction and stability at high speeds.
floor
"I get it, but then I heard that's something about not getting as much dirt on the floor"
The floor is the bottom part of a car. In racing, its design can push the car down onto the track to help it grip better.
In racing, the 'floor' refers to the underside of the car; its shape and surface can generate aerodynamic downforce, especially when combined with diffusers.
banking
"Want to have a share they're doing something to try and improve it. Yeah, I mean know the banking"
Banking is when a racetrack turns are tilted up on the inside edge, so cars can go faster around corners without sliding off.
Banking refers to the angled surface of a racing track, which helps cars maintain speed through turns by providing additional lateral support.
PA 410 Sprint Series
"PA posse 410 sprint series is now a thing"
It’s a local race series where drivers compete in cars that have big 410‑cubic‑inch V8 engines. The races are short, high‑speed events that draw a lot of local fans.
The PA 410 Sprint Series is a regional racing series in Pennsylvania that features cars powered by 410 cubic‑inch (approximately 6.7‑liter) V8 engines, typically stock or lightly modified for sprint racing.
Williams Grove Speedway
"port oil Williams Grove and Lincoln 11 tracks"
It’s a small race track in Pennsylvania where cars zoom around a short oval. Many local racing series hold events there.
Williams Grove Speedway is a 3/8‑mile paved oval track in Pennsylvania known for hosting sprint car and midget racing events.
Lincoln Speedway
"port oil Williams Grove and Lincoln 11 tracks"
Another local race track in Pennsylvania where drivers compete on a short oval. It’s part of the region’s racing scene.
Lincoln Speedway is a 1/4‑mile paved oval in Pennsylvania that hosts sprint car, midget, and other short‑track racing events.
Bedford Path Valley
"You got Bedford Path Valley"
It’s a small race track in Pennsylvania where drivers compete on a short oval. It’s one of the venues mentioned for the PA 410 Sprint Series.
Bedford Path Valley is a 1/4‑mile paved oval track in Pennsylvania that hosts sprint car and other short‑track races.
sprint cars
"Yeah, but um Still the four ten weekly track deals Getting less and less over here. Yeah, it will see all goes, but uh, yeah yeah posse sprint series is uh is uh, yeah ... I don't think they're any sprint cars last year"
Sprint cars are special race cars that run on small oval tracks. They have big engines and a wing on the back to help them go fast.
Sprint cars are high-powered, lightweight race vehicles designed for short oval tracks. They typically feature a large rear wing and a powerful V8 engine, making them very fast on short circuits.
Lucasola Speedway
"That did come out where they the biggest change there's their finale is at Lucasola speedway"
Lucasola Speedway is a race track where people drive fast cars in competitions. It’s a popular spot for local racing fans.
Lucasola Speedway is a motorsport racing venue located in the Midwest, known for hosting regional touring car and sprint car events.
Charleston Track
"One thing I'm mad about on that schedule. What's yeah, they're going to Charleston track guys want to go to one of my new favorite tracks"
Charleston Track is another place where racing happens. Drivers race around a track in Charleston.
Charleston Track refers to a local racing circuit in Charleston, often used for touring car and sprint car events.
Mocha Kato
"They open up Mocha Kato, which I believe is the Ice whether they call that contact breaker"
Mocha Kato is a track where people race cars. It’s another popular spot for racing events.
Mocha Kato is a racing venue, likely referring to the Mocha Kato Speedway in Illinois, known for sprint car and midget racing.
Brownstown Fall Brawl
"That's brownstown Fall brawl. I believe that was where they moved it to last year"
Brownstown Fall Brawl is a name for a racing event that happens in the fall. It’s where drivers compete on a track.
Brownstown Fall Brawl likely refers to a racing event or track name in Brownstown, possibly a fall season race series.
Spring Point
"I'm guessing that's what that is, but yeah, it's gotta be the spring point can't be fall in April"
Spring Point is another track or race event where people drive fast cars. It’s a place for racing.
Spring Point is a racing venue or event location, possibly referring to Spring Point Speedway in Illinois.
non-wing spring car
"You know, we talked to our friends from around the country... Non-wing spring cars aren't a thing at all now"
A non-wing spring car is a small, fast race car that doesn’t have the big front wing you see on some sprint cars. Instead it uses a spring system to help it turn and stay stable on the track.
A non-wing spring car is a type of sprint car that uses a traditional front‑wingless design and relies on a spring suspension for handling. These cars are common in short‑track racing, especially in the United States Auto Club (USAC) midget series.
USAC
"Again, anyone that hasn't been to a non-wing spring car race especially like a usac like if you can get to one"
USAC is the organization that runs a lot of short‑track racing events in the U.S., especially for small race cars like sprint and midget cars.
USAC stands for United States Auto Club, the governing body that sanctions many sprint car and midget racing events across North America.
kid kart
"[5603.2s] Uh in the kid cart class. Are you gonna be racing? [5606.0s] Me yeah, what the hell am I gonna race? [5609.2s] My fat ass you can run the heavy do you? They don't got the ginormous rags class"
Kid karts are small racing cars that kids can drive on dirt tracks. They’re easy to handle and great for learning how to race.
A kid kart is a small, lightweight go-kart designed for children to race on dirt tracks. They typically have simple steering and throttle controls, making them accessible for young drivers.
match race
"[5619.6s] We should talk to Larry about that that we could race. We have a match race. Have you been don't don't talk to Larry?"
A match race is when two drivers compete directly against each other in one race, like a duel on the track.
A match race is a head-to-head competition between two drivers or teams, often organized to settle a rivalry or for entertainment purposes. It typically involves a single race rather than a series.
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