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Episode 390 - Wrapping Up Speedweeks

Episode 390 - Wrapping Up Speedweeks

Dirt Nerds Podcast Mar 10, 2026 47 min
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About this episode

The hosts catch up after a hectic few weeks, discussing the challenges of starting the racing season amid unpredictable Ohio weather and track cancellations. They highlight the return of the World of Outlaws at Volusia, celebrating Donny Schatz's emotional first win in over a year after personal and professional struggles. Local racing updates include Attica Speedway's uncertain opening and Brownstown's big purse event. They also promote local sponsors like propane.com, the Whistle Stop Bar and Grill, and Sure Shot Taphouse, emphasizing community support and unique local venues. The episode blends racing news, personal stories, and local business shoutouts with a casual, conversational vibe.

Cars: Subaru 360
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Concept

crapshoot

"Naturally, Attica's kind of doing the crapshoot every year. You know, it's a crapshoot if you're going to race."

A 'crapshoot' means something where you can't really tell what will happen because it's very unpredictable, like a race where anything can go wrong or right.

Concept

Northern All-Stars

"And Brownstown's supposed to open with the Northern All-Stars paying 10 grand to win. Northern All-Star, late mile."

The Northern All-Stars is a group that organizes dirt track car races where drivers compete for big prizes.

Concept

late model

"Northern All-Star, late mile. So I haven't looked that far south how that might be effective."

Late model cars are special race cars made just for racing on dirt tracks, built to go fast and handle well.

Concept

Lucas Oil

"But that's usually a pretty decent show for an opening. I mean, you know, you got Lucas Oil's off."

Lucas Oil is a company that helps pay for and support car races, especially on dirt tracks.

Concept

Outlaws

"You got the Outlaws in Tennessee, but that could draw some cars out there."

The Outlaws is a famous group that organizes dirt car races with some of the best drivers.

Concept

Volusia

"And didn't they, one night at Volusia, have to make an engine swap or something too and. He made the dash one night before."

Volusia is a famous race track in Florida where many car races happen, especially on dirt surfaces.

Concept

engine swap

"And didn't they, one night at Volusia, have to make an engine swap or something too and. He made the dash one night before."

An engine swap means taking out the car's engine and putting in a different one, usually to make the car faster or better. It can be tricky and needs a good mechanic.

Concept

305

"But he's in our 305. Hell, he's in the FCS 305."

305 is a kind of race car with a smaller engine that is less powerful but easier to race and cheaper to run.

Car

Subaru 360

"...n four 10s. Dabbled in four 10s a little bit, but 360s. He had some 360 ones last year."

The Subaru 360 is a very small and simple car made a long time ago in Japan. It was one of the first cars many people could afford, so it helped lots of families get around. People talk about it because it looks unique and was important in car history.

Concept

GOSS

"is GOSS had a thing. Who's going to be your favorite GOSS driver? Who do you want to see win?"

GOSS is a type of car racing where drivers race special fast cars on dirt tracks. It is known for being wild and exciting.

Term

four tens

"...and you come back and win that night, four tens, you get a thousand dollar bonus..."

Four tens means a driver gets a $1,000 bonus if they win four races in a row or do something special in racing.

Term

handicapping

""Yeah, I mean, basically you're handicapping them for being good, but still. It's attainable though.""

Handicapping means giving some racers a harder start so everyone has a fair chance to win.

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starting position

""It's not like, okay, yeah, you gotta start last and try to win or something. Or, you know, some of those places, like I think Pennsylvania, some of those, you gotta start like 12 or 14th.""

Starting position is where a driver lines up before the race starts. Being closer to the front usually helps you do better.

Company

Recaro

"You see, the Reco-Abru reveal, that was a big deal."

Recaro makes special car seats that help keep drivers safe and comfortable, especially in racing.

Concept

USAC

"I know USAC going on. Dude, there's all kind of Power Eye and USAC,"

USAC is a group that runs car races, especially on dirt tracks, for different types of small race cars.

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Power Eye

"Dude, there's all kind of Power Eye and USAC, because now you see Extreme Midgets is officially, well, they said they're not going to have a schedule, but now they're going to do Special Mill Bridge and Peevely. Iron Man and Mill Bridge is all they're having. But it's crazy, because Power Eye paid more. They've paid $4,000 or $5,000 to win in the last few years. Now it's down to only a few cars. Some of the Power Eye shows when I got 10 and 12 cars. Now everybody's running Power Eye and USAC."

Power Eye is a group that puts on car races, especially for small fast cars called midgets and sprints.

Concept

Extreme Midgets

"because now you see Extreme Midgets is officially, well, they said they're not going to have a schedule, but now they're going to do Special Mill Bridge and Peevely. Iron Man and Mill Bridge is all they're having."

Extreme Midgets are a type of small race car that go really fast on short race tracks.

Term

wing car

"So it sounds like he's still got a wing car too. Sounds like they may do a little bit of wing stuff too."

A wing car is a race car with big wings on top that help it stick to the track better when turning fast.

Concept

pole position

"Second in the AFCS point slash year, started on the pole and ended up eighth."

Pole position means the driver starts the race at the very front because they were the fastest in qualifying. This helps them avoid getting stuck behind other cars when the race begins.

Term

wheelie

"Guess he pulled some massive wheelies down the straightaway, though it's lost him the lead. Then he pulled another one and all but flipped and put him back to eighth and he stayed there."

A wheelie happens when the front wheels of a vehicle lift up off the ground because of strong acceleration. It looks cool but can make the vehicle harder to control.

Brand

Toyota

""He's still a fan. Oh, yeah. Driving his Toyota around. Anyway, hope you all have a great couple of weeks.","

Toyota is a big car company from Japan that makes many different cars people like because they usually last a long time and don't need a lot of repairs.

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