Episode 401 - Ohio Driver and AFCS Driver Cap Henry
About this episode
Sprint car driver Cap Henry joins the show to discuss his recent hot streak, including a thrilling $6,000 victory at Attica Raceway Park. The hosts also dive into a packed weekend of racing action, covering the USAC sprint car show at Butler Motor Speedway and a breathtaking pavement non-winged sprint car race at Winchester Speedway. From dirt track mud struggles to pavement racing drama involving Jackson Machenko's emotional first career win, this episode delivers a comprehensive breakdown of the local short-track racing scene.
This week we talk to Ohio sprint car driver Cap Henry. Cap has track championships at Attica and Fremont as well as a multi time AFCS champion. Before the interview we talk about all the racing news from across the country and more!
Cap Henry
"We just got done talking to our friend Cap Henry as you would have noticed in the title. So we got an interview for ya, believe it or not."
A top-tier race car driver who specializes in racing high-powered 'sprint cars' on dirt tracks, mostly in Ohio and surrounding states.
A highly successful professional dirt track racing driver from Bellevue, Ohio, primarily competing in 410 sprint cars. Henry is a multi-time champion in regional series like the Attica Fremont Championship Series (AFCS) and has won the prestigious Ohio Speed Week title.
Eldora Speedway
"In Ansonia, Ohio, just down the road from Eldora Speedway. They had a pretty fun looking race this past weekend..."
One of the most famous and historic dirt race tracks in America, known for high speeds and hosting massive races that draw fans from all over.
A legendary half-mile dirt clay oval track in Rossburg, Ohio, owned by Tony Stewart. Known as 'The Big E,' it hosts some of the most prestigious dirt racing events in the world, including the Kings Royal and the World 100.
Attica Raceway Park
"A bunch of tracks rained out, but Attica still got their show on with the AFCS Sprints."
A popular local dirt race track in Ohio where drivers race sprint cars and other high-speed dirt cars on Friday nights.
A prominent 1/3-mile dirt track located in Attica, Ohio, known as 'The Home of Hot Traxx.' It is a staple of the Ohio dirt track racing scene, hosting weekly sprint car and late model events.
wheel packing
"...one of those, a lot of wheel packing was done, and it ended up drying off as the night went on..."
Driving cars slowly around a muddy dirt track before a race to pack the dirt down flat so it is safe and ready for fast racing.
The process of driving race cars or support vehicles slowly around a freshly watered dirt track to pack down the loose clay and squeeze out excess moisture. This creates a hard, raceable surface and prevents the track from rutting up instantly.
Winchester Speedway
"...one, you get a chance to see non-winged sprint cars in Winchester, I mean, do yourself a pleasure and go do it..."
A very fast, paved oval race track in Indiana with incredibly steep, tilted corners that make racing there extremely fast and scary.
A historic, high-banked 1/2-mile paved racetrack in Winchester, Indiana. Known for its extreme 37-degree banking, it is one of the fastest and most challenging short tracks in the world, especially for non-winged sprint cars.
non-winged sprint car
"...you get a chance to see non-winged sprint cars in Winchester, I mean, do yourself a pleasure and go do it, I mean, because it's breathtaking..."
A type of race car with a massive engine but no wings on top to push it down onto the track. This makes the cars slide around a lot more and requires incredible driver skill to control.
A high-power-to-weight open-wheel race car driven without aerodynamic wings. These cars rely purely on mechanical grip, leading to dramatic sliding, pitching, and high-risk racing, especially on high-banked pavement or dirt.
Ford F-150 Lightning
"...aps from the finish. I watched that when they had lightning or just rain. Well, it was so they moved program ..."
The Ford F-150 Lightning is a pickup truck made by Ford that runs entirely on electricity instead of gasoline. It looks very similar to a standard truck but is powered by a large battery that you plug in to charge. Because it does not have a traditional engine, it features an extra trunk space under the front hood for storage.
The Ford F-150 Lightning is an all-electric version of America's best-selling pickup truck, combining traditional utility with a dual-motor electric drivetrain. Introduced for the 2022 model year, it offers impressive acceleration, a spacious front trunk (frunk), and the ability to export power to tools or even a home during an outage. It represents a significant step in mainstreaming electric vehicles by electrifying a highly popular work platform.
handicap system
"...and Attica's got this handicap system. I know that a lot of people don't like and you've, you know, won from eight to last couple of times."
A rule that forces the drivers who won the last race to start near the back of the pack in the next race, making them fight their way to the front to put on a better show for the crowd.
A track or series rule where top-performing drivers or recent winners are forced to start further back in the starting grid (e.g., 8th position). This is designed to create more passing and excitement for fans, though it penalizes the fastest cars.
FK Rod Ends
"...Mobile One Racing helped us out a lot this year, you know, FK Rodin's just, you know, keeping things supplied..."
A company that makes high-quality metal joints and bearings used to connect steering and suspension parts on race cars.
A leading manufacturer of precision rod ends and spherical bearings widely used in motorsports suspension and steering linkages.
SCS Gearbox
"...and you know, I, I go to SCS Gearbox every day, go work. Um, you know, we're not, Jeff's not paying us to just fit in the shop..."
A company that makes heavy-duty gears and transmissions for high-performance race cars and monster trucks.
A specialized manufacturer of high-performance transmissions, quick-change gears, and transfer cases primarily used in dirt track racing, monster trucks, and tractor pulling.
LO206
"...at Fremont Raceway Park, um, ran the L two O six senior class and, um, you know, another deal."
A very popular and affordable type of go-kart engine that is sealed by the manufacturer so racers can't cheat, keeping the racing fair and cheap.
A popular, sealed four-stroke racing go-kart engine class produced by Briggs & Stratton. It is designed to offer affordable, competitive, and reliable grassroots kart racing with strictly regulated specifications.
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