Dirt Nerds Podcast
Dirt Nerds Media
Updated 4 days agoDirt Nerds is a podcast about dirt track racing! We talk to drivers, business people and anyone else involved in dirt track racing. Doesn't matter if you like late models, sprint cars or modifieds, if it's on dirt we talk about it! Dirt track racing is the greatest sport in the world and we want to help promote it!
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Episodes (111)
Episode 347 - Analyzing The 2025 High Limit Schedule
This week we talk about the release of the 2025 schedule for the High Limit Sprint Car Series. We also talk about some of the late model races that happened from around the country.
Episode 346 - Westfall Wins on the Bottom and More Silly Season Fun!
This week we talk about Duane's trip to Waynesfield for the BOSS sprint car finale, the Monster Mash at Montpelier Speedway and some more of the silly season moves that happened this past week. We also talk about the USAC sprint cars in OK where our Ohio brethren took a win.
Episode 345 - RTJ Gets Redemption in 2024!
This week we cover the Dirt Track World Championship from Eldora Speedway where Bobby Pierce won the event and Ricky Thorton Jr took the $200k Championship! We also talk about the World of Outlaws races at Route 66 Raceway and we answer fan questions.
Episode 344 - Late Model Drama at Fremont
This week we talk about the drama at Fremont Speedway which had the late models racing for their only appearance at the track. We also talk about the end of the High Limit's season, the WoO in PA and the Lucas Oil points battle.
Episode 343 - Fog Delays, Cars Flipping Into the Pits and More
This week Duane joins us via telephone as he is sick but we're still able to talk about the racing from the weekend. Duane did get out and do some racing at Toledo Speedway to watch the ARCA series. We talk about some of the races that happened on the national level as well.
Episode 341 - The BC39 Beats the Rain
This week we talk about the Duane's trip to the BC39 and the Indianapolis Colts game which, unexpectedly, both happened on Sunday. We talk about all of the rain outs in our local area and the rainouts due to the Helene.
Episode 340 - 4 Crown Recap, Attica Wraps Up the Season and High Limit High Earners
This week we recap Duane's visit to Eldora for the 4 Crown Nationals where the dry climate created some dry track conditions. We also talk about Attica's championship night, the Knoxville Late Model Nationals and more!
Episode 340 - The Silly Season Rumors Begin!
This week we recap some of the racing from the weekend including the Jim Ford Classic at Fremont, the Iron Man Series in Ohio and Indiana, and the Jim Dunn Memorial. We also talk about he some of the silly season moves that have happened and rumors about other rides changing towards the end of the season.
Episode 339 - Bobby Pierce Masters Eldora For His 2nd Globe Trophy!
This week we recap the World 100 from Eldora Speedway which had the largest crowd ever at Eldora Speedway. We also talk about the AFCS series championship weekend, the Tusky 50 and the World of Outlaws!
Episode 338 - RIP Scott Bloomquist
This week we return after a week off and catch up on all the racing news. We talk about the loss of the legendary dirt late model driver Scott Bloomquist after an unfortunate air plane accident. We also cover AFCS results, WoO results and more!
Episode 337 - Yung Money Takes the Big Money at Knoxville
This week we talk about the week off we had catch up on some race results from the previous week. We also cover this past weekends Knoxville Nationals where Kyle Larson went back to back and scored his 3rd Knoxville title. We also talk about Duane's trip to Berlin Raceway in Michigan and more!
Episode 336 - Pierce Finally Gets a PDC!
This week we talk about the fantastic finish of the Prairie Dirt Classic at Fairbury! Pierce took the lead on the last lap of the race to get his long awaited and first PDC win! We also talk about TJ Stutts's big win at Williams Grove over the World of Outlaws, the AFCS weekend and more!
Episode 335 - David Gravel's $300k Week in Ohio
This week we talk about David Gravel cashing in during his week in Ohio, taking wins at the Brad Doty Classic, The Joker's Jackpot and the Kings Royal. He was near or over $300k in winnings for the week. We also talk about the Silver Dollar Nationals at Huset's and more!
Episode 334 - The Jokers Jackpot and Kings Royal Preview
This week we sit down and talk about some of the racing and the fireworks that happened in our area. The Summer Nationals finished off their campaign in our are and it wasn't without some drama and torn up racecars, as usual. The AFCS competed at Fremont and we preview the big weekend coming up at Eldora.
Episode 333 - Montpelier Motor Speedway Promoter Ryan Sutter
This week we return with an interview! We sit down and talk with long time modified driver and new promoter of Montpelier Motor Speedway, Ryan Sutter. We also talk about the results from the weekend for the AFCS, the American Late Model Iron Man Series and we discuss the breaking news of Ricky Thorton Jr and SSI parting ways.
Episode 332 - Dirt Racing Fantasy Draft Picks with Duane
This week we talk about the races that happened in our area among the many rainouts. We also cover the races on the national level that happened, then we end the show by helping out a listener with some picks for his fantasy pool for PA Speedweek.
Episode 331 - Huset's Under Water and Tracks Coming Back From The Dead
This week we talk about the flooding happening in Huset's that ended up postponing the Highbank Nationals due to the race track and grounds being totally under water. We also talk about weekend for the AFCS, Tyler Erb's hot streak on the Summer Nationals Tour and more!
Episode 330 - Duane's Journey Through Illinois
This week Duane is back from his trip through Illinois where he followed Poweri Midget Week and even took a detour to Nebraska to watch the High Limit Series. We also cover the American Iron Man Late Model Series, the World of Outlaws at Knoxville and more!
Episode 329 - Superman Dominates the Dream and Ohio Sprint Speedweek Begins!
Duane joins us remotely once again as he is headed to Kokomo for the XRSS race and he fills us in on his plans for the rest of the week. We talk about the Dream at Eldora Speedway where Jonathan Davenport took the win in dominating fashion, leading all 100 laps! We also talk about the beginning of Ohio Sprint Speedweek and the conclusion on USAC Midget Week!
Episode 328 - Previewing The Dirt Late Model Dream
This week we were back to normal with Duane being able to back in person. We talk about the upcoming Dirt Late Model Dream and we talk about the unfortunate news of Eldora GM and our friend Jerry Gappens Jr passing away. We also talk about the AFCS races from the weekend and the High Limit Series visit to Butler Michigan.
Episode 327 - Drier Than a Popcorn Fart in Ohio
Welcome back to another podcast! This week we talk about Duane's trip to Indy and his venture to attend 6 races in 5 days. We also talk about the World of Outlaws anticipated return to Fremont Speedway. The American Late Model Iron Man Series also opened their season in our area and had to tough out the driest racing surface ever seen one night!
Episode 326 - Larson's Slide Job Heard Around the World
Duane is back today and tells us about his trip to Kokomo in which Kyle Larson tried a slide job that fell well short which ultimately took out our friend Cale Thomas. We also talk about the World of Outlaw Late Models running through Ohio and Pennsylvania and other local results.
Episode 325 - Live From Kokomo
This episode we had to do a little different since Duane is on the road where he called in from Kokomo Speedway where is attending the High Limit Series race. We talk about his weekend with two AFCS series races and we talk about some of the other races from around the region, as many faced trouble with the weather.
Episode 324 - Lets Race Two Recap
This week a lot of tracks had to dodge Mother Nature in which a lot of tracks had to cancel. On the bright side Eldora was able to get both of their nights in for the World of Outlaws and USAC National Sprint Cars. We also talk about the High Limit race in Kansas and the spectacular World of Outlaws race at Jacksonville Speedway.
Episode 323 - A Packed Pit Area at Attica
This week we talk about the AFCS events at Attica and Fremont, where Attica had 47 410 sprints in the pits and 110 total cars! We also talk about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series results and other races from around the country!