Dirt Nerds Podcast
Dirt Nerds Media
Updated 1 day 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 (118)
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!
Episode 322 - AFCS Opens Their Season and McFadden Takes Flight
This week we return from an unexpected week off and we get to talk about Duane's opening weekend with the AFCS series. We also talk about the World of Outlaw Sprint Car races and some of the drama that ensued, including James McFadden taking flight. We also talk about the fiasco at the Southern All Stars race at North Georgia and High Limit results.
Episode 321 - We Finally Got to Race!
This week we come back from a week off to recap our opening night at our closest Friday night track at Attica Raceway Park. We talk about our opening night race where Bryce Lucius took his first 410 sprint car win ever! We also talk about the World of Outlaws races in Missouri and some of the late model races that were happening.
Episode 320 - Failed Tire Tests and Hudson Leaves the Rocket 1
This week we talk about Duane's trip down to watch the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Brownstown and Atomic. We also cover the news from the last couple of weeks where three late model drivers had failed tire tests and Hudson O'Neal leaving the Rocket 1 ride.
Episode 319 - The Return of Fan Questions!
This week we return with legendary fan questions segment! We talk about the longevity of High Limits, the wicker bill rules for sprint cars and Donny Schatz's recent interview and his comments! We also talk about the World Racing Group's purchase of the American Sprint Car Series.
Episode 318 - Golden Isles Doubleheader, ASCS Doubt and the Icebreaker
This week we cover the Golden Isles double header with the High Limit Series and Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on tap. We also talk about the future of the ASCS series and the doubt that surrounds the series. Duane goes over the AFCS schedule with us and we talk about the Icebreaker at Lincoln Speedway in PA.
Episode 317 - East Bay's Final Winternationals
This week we talk about the Winternationals happening at East Bay Speedway for the final time after 48 years. We also cover the World of Outlaws at Volusia and nasty feud that seems to be starting before the High Limit Series has even gotten started. We also cover the schedules for the AFCS series, Attica, Fremont and Wayne County as they were recently released.
Episode 316 - Florida-Georgia Speedweeks Begins
This week we were able to return to do an in person episode! We talk about the beginning of the Georgia/Florida Speedweeks at Golden Isle and Volusia. We also talk about some more of the details with the High Limit Series and more!
Episode 315 - We're Back and We're Talking About the Chili Bowl!
It's been a wild week to try and get a podcast out to you folks but we were able to pull it off! Duane tells us about his trip to the Chili Bowl! He hasn't been there in 4 years so he fills us in on what has changed and what is the same!
Episode 314 - High Limit Charters and The Gateway Dirt Nationals
This week we sit down and talk about the big news from the High Limit Series regarding their new charter concept they plan to introduce in 2026. We also talk about Duane's visit to St Louis for the Gateway Dirt Nationals. We also talk about the announcement of the Ohio Sprint Speedweek dates and more!
Episode 313 - The Gloves Are Off - High Limit vs The World of Outlaws
This week was a big week for sprint car racing! Both the High Limit Sprint Car Series and the World of Outlaws released their 2024 schedules and we go through both of them and try to determine who came out with the better schedule. We also talk about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule release and some of the driver swaps from around dirt track racing.
Episode 312 - Our Thoughts on the High Limit Series
This week we talk about the announcement of the High Limit sprint car series and their intentions for 2024. With many high paying races yet to be announced from the series, the disposal of the All Stars seems it will put a hurt on Ohio tracks. We also talk about the World of Outlaws Late Model series schedule and more.
Episode 311 - The World Finals and High Limit Buzz
This week we talk about Duane's trip to the World Finals. Duane tells us about his experience at the dirt track at Charlotte and some of the ups and downs from the week. We also talk about some of the chatter and buzz from the High Limit/All Stars announcement a couple of weeks ago. We talk about all of the things we heard regarding the new series.
Episode 310 - Chili Bowl Pay Increases and Larson Speaks on High Limit
This week we talk about the Bill Hahn Memorial at Fremont Speedway that finished a couple weeks after it was rained shortened on its original date. We also talk about some race results from the weekend and we preview the World Finals. We also take time to discuss the Chili Bowl pay increase and Kyle Larson's comments about his purchase of the All Stars.
Episode 309 - A Legendary DTWC and The All Stars Are No More
We had a lot of news to cover this week in the dirt racing world. The Dirt Track World Championship was a wild race and gave fans a legendary finish. It was also announced this week that the All Stars were purchased by the High Limit Racing series. What this means for the All Stars is to be determined but we will see as time goes on. We also talk about the news of Fremont Speedway changing promoters and what this means for the Ohio track going forward.
Episode 308 - Go To The Whistle Stop!
This week Elliott's wife joins the show to fill in for an absent Duane. They do a quick run down of all the races that happened and more important didn't happen with all of the bad weather in the area this past weekend.
Episode 307 - Maverick Series Debut, the Tusky 50 and Super Dirt Week
This week both fellas were able to get to the race track. Duane tells us about his trip to Lincoln Park for the Maverick Winged Sprint Series and the USAC finale at Lawrenceburg Speedway. Elliott visited Fremont Speedway for the Bill Hahn Memorial which was shortened by rain. We also talk about the Tusky 50 and the World of Outlaw races at Port Royal and more!
Episode 306 - The BC39 and All Star Rumors Continue to Swirl
This week we sit down and talk about Duane's visit to Indy to catch the BC39. The race memorializes the late Bryan Clauson and drew more than 70 cars to race for $20K. We also talk about all of the rumors regarding a possible sale and what the end game for a new series would be.
Episode 305 - Millstream Speedway is Back From the Dead!
This week we recap the 4 Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway where we saw Logan Seavey make history! Then we talk about the news that broke this week. Millstream Speedway was purchased by new owners and will be coming back from years of being dormant!