RTS Podcast

After a busy and hectic 4th of July weekend and making sure everybody had all their digits on their hands and feet, a much needed off weekend was due for most of the UMSS teams before we set to trek south east down to Mississippi Thunder Speedway on Friday night for the debut of sprint cars at the famed track located in Fountain City, Wisconsin. On episode 95 of the RTS Podcast, Marc and Mike recap all the action from Cedar Lake Speedway with the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars over 4th of July weekend. Additional action from across the Renegade racing brand and a sneak peak into what to expect at our inaugural race for the Non-wing sprint cars at MTS this coming Friday and updated news and updates from across the Renegade racing brand!

There might be, a little dust on the microphones. But don't let it fool ya, cause we're back on the micssssssssss! Yes! We still have a pulse over here at the RTS Podcast and we are back! The Renegade Racing seasons have been in full swing for over a month now and we're here to get you all caught up on the action to date. Plus a few quick hit announcements from across the brands and a quick preview of this weekends 4th of July special at Cedar Lake Speedway with the greatest show on the dirt, the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars!

After 5 weeks straight of the youth movement taking over the RTS Podcast, it's back to the veterans of the sprint car series as the driver of the 93, Brad Peterson, joins Marc and Mike this week in studio. Going into his 6th season behind the wheel of a sprint car, the Lake Elmo native has taken quite the path to get to where he is today. Find out where it all started for Brad and what led to many years of success in no matter what he drove to almost 20 years away before deciding it was time to venture off into the world of sprint car racing. With plenty of stories in between, including a few that may or may not involve our co-host, plus some beers and a ton of laughs, this one is sure to keep you entertained from beginning to end. All this and much much more on this weeks installment of the RTS Podcast!

For the 5th week in a row, another up and coming young driver joined Marc and Mike in studio and it was none other then 3rd year non-wing sprint car driver, Lucas Logue. The former micro driver out of Rush City, Minnesota at only 18 years old has already made a name of himself in the Renegade Racing Brand after having a stellar rookie campaign, then following that up with his first career win in just his sophomore season. Find out where it all began and how he got to where he is today. With a lot of highs and a lot of lows and the help of his dad and also a new teammate in 2023, Team Logue Racing has their eyes set on making 2023 their best season yet. All this and much more on this installment of the RTS Podcast!

For the 4th week in a row, the youth movement continues on as 2022 UMSS Wing Sprint Car Rookie of the Year and driver of the 74N, Luke Nellis stops by the studio to chat with Mike and Marc. As the high school senior prepares to graduate in just a few short weeks he also prepares to hit the gas pedal on his biggest season yet. Coming off back to back Rookie of the Year honors with 2021 being in the Traditional class, Luke took the leap, formed Nellis Racing and went wing racing. We take a look back at the progression of Luke's career through out his years in karts, to micros and a year off from racing to crew for another team and being behind the scenes and learning the ropes. All these things plus much, much more including the big plans for Luke and his team in 2023 on this installment of the RTS Podcast!

The youth movement continues on the RTS Podcast as 2023 Rookie of the Year contender in the traditional sprint cars with the UMSS, Ashley Williams joins Marc and Mike this week. A Thunder Hill Speedway graduate from her days in Micro racing with many accomplishments including feature wins and championships along the way has propelled her to an opportunity for the 2023 racing season to jump behind the wheel of a non wing sprint car. Ashley details her years coming up through the ranks and how she's gotten to where she is today including how what she's already learned behind the wheel can translate to consistency and success as she looks to log as many laps and gain valuable seat time as the young up and coming driver gets ready to take the green on her rookie campaign. Find out her plans and goals for the 2023 season along with plenty of laughs and stories along the way in this installment of the RTS Podcast!

Up and coming 19 year old wing sprint car driver, Owen Carlson swings by the studio this week to chat with Mike and Marc. An accomplished quarter midget racer having raced all over the country at a young age has already seen his fair share of different tracks and drivers. Owen relives his time in the quarter midget and highlights some of his career achievements and how it propelled him to behind the wheel of a micro. It didn't take long for the micro to become a thing of the past as it was time to gear up and strap into a full sized wing sprint car. The young Somerset, Wisconsin racer details the decision to make the jump to wing sprint cars and how the first few seasons have gone so far. With plenty of highs and lots of lows along the way throughout his first couple seasons, the learning experience has Owen set up for his biggest racing season yet. Hear plenty of stories from Owen including his 2023 plans on this episode of the RTS Podcast!

It's RTS UNORTHODOX! The daily installment from the RTS crew where everything's made up and the amount of beer consumed during these recordings doesn't matter. Take a step outside of the racing scene and into the uncut and unedited episodes of RTS Unorthodox!

It's RTS UNORTHODOX! The daily installment from the RTS crew where everything's made up and the amount of beer consumed during these recordings doesn't matter. Take a step outside of the racing scene and into the uncut and unedited episodes of RTS Unorthodox!

It's RTS UNORTHODOX! The daily installment from the RTS crew where everything's made up and the amount of beer consumed during these recordings doesn't matter. Take a step outside of the racing scene and into the uncut and unedited episodes of RTS Unorthodox!

17 year old Matthew Larson, driver of the #8 Super Stock joins Marc and Mike this week on the show. Just two years into his racing career, the young Lake Elmo, Minnesota driver talks about his early days of being on the road with his dad, the decision to get behind the wheel of his super stock, the highs and lows of his rookie year and the big highlight from year two, picking up the win at his home track of Cedar Lake Speedway. Consistency on the track plus hard work in the shop has already paid off for the "Baby Bomber" as year 3 looks to be his best yet. More stories, a few laughs and our Driver 2 Driver question on this weeks episode of the RTS Podcast! 

Owner and operator of GT Transport LLC, Terry Galle swings by the Lightspeed Equipment Studios to join the boys this week. Bringing with him the valuable information pertaining to the 2023 GT Transport Hot Shot Challenge for the Traditional Sprint Cars of the UMSS. Dates, tracks, payouts and eligibility rules are all laid out for what is set up to be the most anticipated Hot Shot Challenge to date. Could there be a new track or tracks involved in this years challenge? Tune in and find out for yourself. We promise you won't be disappointed. Plus, its episode 87 so that can only mean one thing. Mr. MM87 himself got his time to shine as it's Mike's BIRTHDAY week! We flip the script for this one as we put Mike in the interview chair and Terry as special guest co-host. Find out what Terry had to ask and what you may or may not of already known about Mike as he also shares a few of those unforgettable moments from along his racing career. All this and much more on this weeks episode of the RTS Podcast! 

It's RTS UNORTHODOX! The daily installment from the RTS crew where everything's made up and the amount of beer consumed during these recordings doesn't matter. Take a step outside of the racing scene and into the uncut and unedited episodes of RTS Unorthodox!

It's RTS UNORTHODOX! The daily installment from the RTS crew where everything's made up and the amount of beer consumed during these recordings doesn't matter. Take a step outside of the racing scene and into the uncut and unedited episodes of RTS Unorthodox!

It's RTS UNORTHODOX! The daily installment from the RTS crew where everything's made up and the amount of beer consumed during these recordings doesn't matter. Take a step outside of the racing scene and into the uncut and unedited episodes of RTS Unorthodox!

It's RTS UNORTHODOX! The daily installment from the RTS crew where everything's made up and the amount of beer consumed during these recordings doesn't matter. Take a step outside of the racing scene and into the uncut and unedited episodes of RTS Unorthodox!

It's season 4 of the RTS Podcast and the boys are back! Mike and Marc lay the ground work for 2023 with the podcast plus their personal plays for the upcoming race season. Plus, a recap of the beginning of speedweeks down in Florida at both Volusia and East Bay with the sprint cars, late models and modifieds. A quick catch up on recent UMSS schedule news and a preview of this Sunday's Daytona 500! 

It's RTS UNORTHODOX! The daily installment from the RTS crew where everything's made up and the amount of beer consumed during these recordings doesn't matter. Take a step outside of the racing scene and into the uncut and unedited episodes of RTS Unorthodox!

It's RTS UNORTHODOX! The daily installment from the RTS crew where everything's made up and the amount of beer consumed during these recordings doesn't matter. Take a step outside of the racing scene and into the uncut and unedited episodes of RTS Unorthodox! 

New year. New podcast. New Guest. Joining Mike and Marc this week on the RTS Podcast is 2022 Rookie of the Year with the Western Renegade Sprint Car Series, driver of the number 25, Eric Guyot. After making the long haul from the great white north, Eric gives a little insight to what he does when he's not wheeling a racecar. How his passion for racing came to be. A quick run down of life in Canada. (We've never been there so we had some questions) Plus, a look back at a stellar rookie season in the sprint car along with plans for the upcoming 2023 season. All this and plenty more on this episode of the RTS Podcast! 

Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the RTS studio, all the microphones were on, and Jori Hughes was in the house! The "Redondo Ripper" joins Marc and Mike on this weeks episode of the RTS Podcast just a few short weeks away from his 2nd attempt at this years 37th annual Chili Bowl Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We take a look back at all the racing Jori accomplished throughout the 2022 season. Plans going forward in 2023. And the motivation behind making a second run at the Chili Bowl this year after mechanical issues back in 2022. Plenty of laughs, trips down memory lane, a few serious topics of discussion and a heartfelt send off to and end of an era for the Layton Racing #19L after more then 3 decades in the racing community. All this and much more on this weeks episode of the RTS Podcast! Merry Christmas everybody! 

After the food coma that was Thanksgiving 2022, the boys are back in studio this week dropping the latest installment of the RTS Podcast. Mike and Marc kick off the festivities with a quick rundown of things to come throughout the month of December for RTS. Plus, a recap of Dirt in December out at the dome in St. Louis, High Limits Racing series announcements this week, SRX moving to Thursday Night Thunder on ESPN and the affect all this could have on racing throughout the country. 

And for the main course on this weeks episode, Marc and Mike are joined by the 2022 UMSS Traditional Sprint Car Champion, driver of the number 6, Jake Kouba. A long time driver throughout his life and most recently racing in the UMSS for the better part of a decade now, Jake accomplished the ultimate goal in 2022 by winning the championship. It came down to the final night of season at Cedar Lake Speedway between himself and our very own co-host, Mike Mueller. Jake and Mike go in depth on what was going on behind the scenes for both drivers heading into that pivotal evening. But, before all that, we get the inside scope from the driver of the number 6. Where did racing begin for Jake? How did the passion for racing all start out? With the Kouba name being well known throughout the region with years and years of racing connected to the family name. The 2022 champ takes us down a bit of memory lane to where it all began. Plus, a recap of his 2022 season and a look ahead for the number 6 team in 2023. 

All this and much more on episode 83 of the RTS Podcast! 

It's championship weekend for NASCAR, World of Outlaws Late Models and Sprints and USAC Sprints! Plenty of action across the world of racing and plenty to discuss from last weekends mayhem at Martinsville. 

Mike and Marc roll into World Finals discussion with the WoO sprint car championship being the closest it's been in 3 years! Is the pressure on Sweet? Or is the pressure on Gravel? Who will be crowned champion come Saturday Night! 

USAC wraps things up out a Perris this weekend with the Oval Nationals. Grant looks to have it sealed up but never count out the Macho Man. Can he get it done? Or does Grant win his first championship? 

The cut off races for NASCAR last weekend sure didn't disappoint per usual. 

Beginning with the Xfinity series. Does Austin Hill have a future in boxing? We think he does after the first round TKO he landed on Myatt Snyder. Ty Gibbs may be the worst teammate in history. Will Brandon Jones look for payback at Phoenix? It's a 3 on 1 battle between Junior Motorsports and JGR this weekend. Who will come out on top? 

The dinner bell rang once again for Christopher Bell. Another win and in situation and the young driver pulls it off. But shadowing all that was quite possibly the greatest move of all time in NASCAR history. The watermelon man, Ross Chastain pulls a video game like move to secure his spot in the final 4 at Phoenix knocking out Denny Hamlin. Does Denny finally deliver on all the talk of seeking payback on Chastain? Will another driver try and pull the same stunt on Sunday to win the championship? 

It's officially the off-season for the Renegade Racing Brand but that doesn't mean it's the offseason for the RTS Podcast. Mike and Marc are back in studio this week with a lot to get since the last time the boys were behind the mics. Coming off of a fun filled day at Cedar Lake Speedway for the annual Arrive and Drive, Mike details how he ran out of blood pressure medicine with all the people driving the MM87 machine on Saturday and what all he took away from the experience of having his hot rod be apart of the show for the first time. Plus, a first hand review of the new World of Outlaws dirt racing game that is now available for all gaming consoles. 

The Race Day Rewind Presented by: The Racing Insiders saw a recap of the Championship clinching race for Max Verstappen in Formula 1. The Dinger goes 4 for 4 in the NASCAR Xfinity series at the Charlotte Roval. Mass chaos in the Cup Series race with 4 to go. Last lap controversy with Cole Custer. Did Bell win and get in? Who do the boys see heading to Phoenix for the championship 4. Plus, a full recap in the world of dirt including Sunshine Tyler Courtney going back to back with All-Star championships and a first time back to back winner in the WoO sprints.

This weeks guest and interview was presented by: TCB Speed North

Dan Griep, driver of the winged 3D race saver 305 sprint car and owner, creator of Forged In Dirt swings by the Fast Factory Foundation studios this week. Fairly new to the world of racing when it comes to driving end of things but having been around it for most of his life, Dan set out on a new adventure in 2022 with the beginning of his sprint car racing career along with the newly formed Youtube channel, Forged In Dirt. It wasn't the prototypical story of a racer coming through the ranks to get to where he is today, but Dan deep dives into how and why he decided on the path that he is on now and the reasoning behind wanted to document it for everyone to see. With many highs and plenty of lows in his rookie campaign in 2022, Dan breaks down how the mental end of things prepared him for the challenges that laid ahead which ultimately landed Rookie of the Year honors at Arlington Raceway this season. With new goals set for next season to further along his racing career plus the vision for Forged In Dirt in 2023 and beyond, we've only seen the beginning of what great racing and content is yet to come from Dan Griep.

RTS Night Cap presented by: JJ's Outpost Bar and Grill has got that guys giving out their weekly "Cheersin" and "Pourin" honors. Who could it be this week? Spoiler..... one wasn't even a person this time. How does that work? Tune in and find out on this weeks edition for the Reaction Time Sports Podcast! 

Marc and Joey are back for another round of sports talk but with an invader in studio this week. Mike on the Mic joins the sports crew from the racing side of RTS to attempt to talk sports with the boys. We're not going to spoil anything for you. You're just going to have to tune in and find out how he did. 

On the agenda for this weeks episode!

The Vikings tried to find a way for us to bash them but found a way to pull off the victory over the motor city kitties. After another dismal showing the purple and gold head across the pond for an early morning showdown against the Saints. Will JJ find a way to bounce back? Can the defense find a way to force a turnover? In what seems to be yet another must win game for the Vikings, the boys break it all down and what to expect in this week 4 matchup in London. 

The Gophers continue to row strong coming off a dominate win over Michigan State. Now ranked 21st in the country and 4-0 on the season, some would think this weekends game vs Purdue could be a trap! Will the oars finally fall off the boat? Can the Gophers keep on this torrid pace and show the rest of the country they are for real? 

The Twins still aren't eliminated from playoff contention just yet. We'll just leave it at that.

Minnesota Wild begin to tune it up for the regular season.

Our DFS plays for week 4 of the NFL Season. Plus Survivor picks and upset specials! 

And to top it all off, it is the return of everyone's favorite game. Taylor's Thirsty Questions makes a comeback for the first time in 2022. As always, T-Swizzle Homie came up with some very unique drink mixes yet again. Find out what they were and play along while you listen to see how you faired up against Marc, Joey and Mike.

Not only is RTS back after multiple weeks off but.....SPORTS ARE BACK! And so is the BOOM! Joey Rothmeyer makes his much anticipated return to the studio this week to chat a little sports. The boys kick things off with a recap of the Gophers football season so far. After a 3-0 start in non-conference play, the Gophers face their first Big Ten team in the Michigan Spartans this Saturday afternoon. Will the boat continue to row? Or will the oars fall off and sink to the bottom of the lake? What would a sports episode with Joey on it be if there wasn't a little Twins talk involved? The seasons almost over and the Twins hopes of making to the post season are zero to none. Joey takes a look at how the season has went and what he would like to see happen over the course of the off-season. After a dismal showing on Monday Night Football last week against the Eagles, the Vikings look to turn things around in a home matchup vs the Lions. Is it a must win situation in already just week 3 of the season? Marc and Joey discuss what they've seen so far after just two weeks of the NFL season and predictions on Sunday's NFC North showdown at the peoples stadium. And to cap things off, for all you DFS players in RTS nation. The boys nail down 4 picks each that could help you make those ever so tough decisions for your DFS lineups on Sunday morning. Plus, survivor league picks for week 3. All this and much much more on episode 79 of the Reaction Time Sports Podcast! 

RTS is back! After more then a month away during the busiest time of the racing season, Marc and Mike dusted off the microphones and recap all the action from special season for the Renegade Racing Brand. The inaugural North Dakota Non-Wing Nationals over labor day weekend did not disappoint. Three nights of racing across 2 tracks leading up to championship Sunday night. Find out who was crowned champion. Plus get all the insights and reactions from the Slugger and Crew Chief himself. Next up was the third and final round of the GT Transport Hot Shot Challenge during the Richert Memorial for a sweet $3,000 dollar pay day. Did anyone take the challenge? Find out who did and if they succeeded in taking home the bingo check. And of course, last but not least. The Legendary 100 at Cedar Lake Speedway. Three nights of racing across ten different classes of cars. The UMSS non-wings and wings tackled the high banks to duke it out for that elusive right to be named a Legendary 100 champion. Plus, end of the year series champions were crowned and rookie of the year honors to two lucky drivers. All this and much, much more on episode 78 of the Reaction Time Sports Podcast! 

It was a jam packed studio for episode 77 of the Reaction Time Sports Podcast. Special guest Terry Galle along with wife Rachel joined Marc and Mike this week. Terry who has been an avid racing fan his whole life along with being a UMSS tech official in the past and also having wheeled a car or two in the past still loves being involved to this very day. And one way that he's doing that, the GT Hot Shot Challenge for the Traditional Sprint Cars of the UMSS. It's now year two of the challenge where in it's inaugural year saw Cam Schafer accept and conquer the challenge at Cedar Lake Speedway collecting a sweet $1,000 dollar payday. Year two saw some changes to the format making it a 3 round opportunity for drivers to start in the back and collect the bonus bucks. Round 1, two drivers were offered the challenge for $1,000 dollars. No takers. Round 2. 4 drivers offered the challenge for now $2,000 dollars! No takers. We have now reached the final round which will take place September 10th at Cedar Lake Speedway for the Richert Memorial and there's a plot twist. What could it be? You'll just have to tune in and find out! Terry breaks it all down and what to expect next month as it's round 3 of the GT Hot Shot Challenge presented by GT Transport LLC! 

Also on this weeks episode:

The Race Day Rewind presented by The Racing Insiders

The Renegade Racing Recap presented by TCB Speed North

RTS Night Cap presented by JJ's Outpost Bar and Grill

After a grueling month of college at YouTube University. Marc has finally gotten his degree in audio engineering and was able to produce an all NEW episode of the Reaction Time Sports Podcast! Mike and Marc are back and ready to recap all the racing action that has literally happened over the past month! Lets get right too it! 

Race Day Rewind Presented by: The Racing Insiders

The rundown on all the major series from Indy Car, Formula 1 and NASCAR all on tap! Plus, plenty of big money races across the world of dirt including the MILLION at Eldora for the Late Models, Sprint Car madness over the last month with much more coming this week, month of money at Cedar Lake and Mod Wars at Ogilvie!

Renegade Racing Recap Presented by: TCB Speed North

All four Renegade Racing Brands in full swing as the dog days of summer continue. We take a look at all the action from the beginning of the season up to now for the UMSS and what has transpired over the first two months. Plenty of non-wing action already in the books with the month of July ramping up for the Wings. What have been some of the biggest surprises so far and what can we expect from both divisions as we inch ever so closer to special season. 

A run down of all the action from the Western Renegades and Northern Renegades racing from Grand Rapids, River Cities, Devils Lake and Bemidji last weekend. 

RTS Night Cap Presented by: JJ's Outpost Bar and Grill

Who took home the honors this week from Marc and Mike? There was plenty to hand out from just this week! Let alone from not podcasting for a month! Find out who was "Cheersin" and who had one "Poured Out" for them this week on the night cap! 

Twins weekend series recap

Timberwolves draft run down

Wild off-season set to begin

Vikings new look offense

Dirt racing recap from all across the country. World of Outlaws Late Models, Lucas Oil Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Mods, POWRi WAR Sprints, POWRi Midgets, Xtreme Outlaw Series, NARC King of the West Sprints, USAC and World of Outlaw Sprint Cars all in action and we've got the highlights! 

Local racing recaps from Arlington, Ogilvie and Cedar Lake

Renegade Racing Recap - 3 nights for the Northern Renegade Sprint Car Series and the UMSS at Thunder Hill Speedway Thursday night for King of the Hill and Cedar Lake Speedway Saturday night! 

Twins game recap

Wild lock in another youngster

Wolves draft preview and  trade rumor update

POWRi National Midgets and WAR Sprints from Charleston run down

DIRTCar Summer Nationals with UMP Mods and Late Models review from Adams County Speedway

World of Outlaws rewind from night one at Huset's Speedway

A look ahead too tonight's first ever King of the Hill event at Thunder Hill Speedway with the UMSS Traditional Sprint Cars

Welcome to RTS Unorthodox! A new daily quick clip episode hosted by Marc Meyerhoff recapping all the action across Minnesota sports and the world of racing. On todays sports section of the show, we recap the Twins extra inning loss to Cleveland and preview tomorrow nights NBA draft for the Timberwolves. Plus, discussion around recent trade rumors surround D'Angelo Russell, Clint Capela and Rudy Gobert. On the racing side of things, DIRTCar Summer Nationals from Springfield Raceway, a look at night 1 of the Huset's High Bank Nationals and a preview of the first ever BIG car at event at Thunder Hill Speedway featuring the UMSS Traditional Sprint Cars! 

Somehow, some way, Mother Nature was able to postpone the RTS Podcast last week but the boys are back! Along with special guest host, driver of the 69s UMSS Traditional Sprint Car, Jon Lewerer! Jonny joins Marc and Mike on this weeks episode to recap the last two weeks of racing from Cedar Lake Speedway including two races in the books for the UMSS Traditional Sprint cars and one for the UMSS Wings. Also on tap this week was the Race Day Rewind. A full run down of the weekend of racing from across the world. The return of Mail It In Monday. The boys answer the fans questions. Feature Winners of the Week is back! Highlights from the local dirt scene. And of course the RTS Night Cap. Whose getting a cheers and whose getting one poured out. Plus, it wouldn't be a Marc, Mike and Jonny episode without a little bit of cross talk action. Favorite wing sauce? Sea food delight? Eminem lyrics? Trust us, it may say it's almost a two hour long episode but the amount of randomness and laughs is for sure worth the listen. All this and much, much more on this weeks edition of the Reaction Time Sports Podcast! 

After 1 month and 7 rain outs, opening night of the 2022 race season is FINALLY here! The guys preview the upcoming race weekend at Cedar Lake Speedway as it's the Spring Open Wheel Spectacular with UMSS Traditional Sprint Cars, UMSS Wing Sprint Cars, Midwest Mods, Mods and Micros. Expectations are high as the anticipation to the start of the 2022 season is just days away. With still a lot of unknowns to be answered after one of the wettest Aprils Minnesota and Wisconsin has seen in recent years. What will track conditions look like for Saturday for the drivers especially with the current situation with tires. And to top it all off, there's practice on Friday night! Man, we talking about practice! Not a race. Practice! What sort of monkey wrench will that throw to drivers for opening weekend. Marc and Mike make their bold predictions for the both UMSS divisions for this weekend plus, get the full run down in the weekend of racing on the Race Day Rewind and find out who the boys are Cheersin' and Pourin' One Out For during the RTS Night Cap! All this and much much more on this weeks edition of the Reaction Time Sports Podcast! 

After one month away from the mics, vocal rest for the host and multiple rain outs the boys are back! What in the world could of kept the guys away for so long you ask? Well, you're just going to have to tune in and found out. Mike and Marc recap the weekend of racing on dirt from World of Outlaws to USAC and Powri. Plus a quick debate on the Hoosier tire situation surrounding USAC and the Xtreme Outlaw Series. Mother nature is undefeated so far in the 2022 UMSS season. We get Mikes take on what it's like for a driver behind the wheel on night one of a season and what goes through the mind of a driver having their first laps of the season not be practice laps, but hot laps. Changing gears over to NASCAR. The dirt was back at Bristol for the second year in a row and it sure didn't disappoint. Tacky track, mud scrappers, rain delays, blown engines and sliders for days highlighted the Sunday night Easter showdown at the world's fastest half mile. The boys break it all down including a small rant on Sunday nights winner from Bristol. All this and much much more on this episode of the Reaction Time Sports Podcast! 

It's a quick pit stop episode for Marc and Mike this week on the Reaction Time Sports Podcast. The boys recap the weekend as RTS held its first ever meat raffle at our proud sponsor of JJ's Outpost Bar and Grill. Plus an update from Mike out of the 63 camp as we get ever so closer to opening weekend at the high banks of Cedar Lake Superspeedway Resort Casino and Spa! 

The Race Day Rewind Presented by: The Racing Insiders

The World of Outlaws were back in action with two nights at Tulare. Who picked up the victories? Heartbreak for a rookie of the year contender and is the slump over for Kyle Larson. USAC midgets hit the track down in Duquoin for the Shamrock Classic. Two nights of indoor racing took place. No KKM cars meant the door was wide open for all who came. New winners? Or was it familiar faces standing on the podium? NASCAR finished up its west coast swing in Phoenix. The Racing Insiders Tim Schingen joined us to recap all the action from the weekend. A first time winner and an unexpected top 3 stole the headlines from the desert. 

RTS Nightcap Presented by: JJ's Outpost Bar and Grill

Mike and Marc give you their "Cheersin" winners for the week plus who did the boys have to "Pour One Out" for after all the racing action from the weekend. Plus the great debate over a certain drivers car for the 142nd time, will Marc survive the week in Nashville and Mike reads off the final credits all by himself! 

Reaction Time Sports Podcast: Home of the Upper Midwest Sprint Car Series and Renegade Racing Brand!

The 2022 UMSS Kickoff Party continues on and this time around its the drivers that take center stage for part 2 of the episode. Marc and Mike get a chance to catch up and recap 2021 seasons, what these guys have been up too over the winter and plans for the upcoming 2022 season. We had discussions with drivers from both non-wing and wing sprint cars and a couple of these guys run in both classes as well. Lucas Logue, Trevor Reding, Ryan Buck, Zach Widdes, Todd Hansen, Blake Anderson and somehow UMSS official Mark Meissner snuck onto this portion of the episode all swung by the RTS booth at the kickoff party and it surely doesn't disappoint. You might also be able to tell too when it might of got a little later into the evening so we would like to apologize in advance for things that may or may not of gotten out of control. Big thank you to the UMSS, Shaun, Kami and Brad Peterson for making the party all happen and having RTS be involved! 

The Reaction Time Sports Podcast crew had the pleasure in being involved with the 2022 UMSS kickoff party that was held a few weeks ago. Mike and Marc loaded up the microphones and what happens next is pure gold. Over 4 hours of content from a wide variety of people in the racing community was put together and now we bring it all to you. Part 1 of this two part episode kicks off with a more behind the scenes look at all the action that goes on off the track in the world of racing. UMSS race director, Shaun Cimfl, Director of Marketing for the UMSS, Kami Tarvis, Car owner, Tommy Kamrath, podcast sponsor, Jody Cook of Pretty Polish Junkie and legendary voice from around the world of dirt racing, Ben Brost all stopped by the RTS booth and it was a blast! Tune in and hear what all these amazing people had to say and the stories they had to share on this episode of the Reaction Time Sports Podcast! 

For a record setting 7th time in Reaction Time Sports Podcast history, driver of the number 69s Traditional Sprint Car, Jonny Lewerer stops by the Lightspeed Equipment studios for episode 69 presented by DK Designs, to catch up with Mike and Marc and discuss his 2021 season, what he's been up too behind the scenes during the long off-season and his plans for the up coming 2022 race season.

Race Day Rewind Presented by: The Racing Insiders

• A look back at the action on the dirt track scene as USAC National Sprint Cars turn laps for the first time in 2022
• The fury of Late Model racing continues down in Florida
• 360 Sprint Car action at East Bay
• Preview of the upcoming weekend for the World of Outlaws
• NASCAR Truck and Xfinity series recap
• Tim Schingen of The Racing Insiders calls in LIVE from Daytona to follow up on Sunday's Daytona 500

RTS Main Event Sponsored by: Pretty Polish Junkie

Racing off-seasons in Minnesota tend to be a little more laid back. The cold, the snow and shorter days make it seem like the thought of a new season are far far away. Finding things to do during the winter months is even harder. Jonny on the other hand, always seems to be up to something. Brew hall connoisseur? Bingo champion? YouTube junkie? Beard care expert? Just what in the world has this man been up too during the offseason?! 

With the 2021 racing season in the rear view mirror, Jonny reflects on what was another grueling season. Having scored a win at Viking Speedway over Memorial Day weekend early in the year things looked to be heading in the right direction. A string of solid finishes continued throughout the summer but like any racing season, it has its highs and it has its lows. A minor engine issue and a freak seat belt incident threw a monkey wrench into the plans but that didn't stop Jonny from having what says, as his most consistent season in a sprint car.

The plan for 2022? Not to sure according to the driver of the 69s. Having not won a race in his sprint car career at Cedar Lake Speedway, that still remains the main goal before it comes time to hang it up. On the other hand, wanting to get back to seeing different tracks or returning to tracks with a previous history of success. May we see him up North? Will he make the trek out West? Or a trip down South be in the cards this year? Whatever the plan may be, the goal always remains the same. Win. 

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• This week's, "Pour One Out"  and "Cheersin'" picks. Who were the lucky recipient's? 
• Preview of the upcoming UMSS Kickoff Party!
• Minnesota weather update? 

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OG sponsor of the Reaction Time Sports Podcast and with a wealth of knowledge of NASCAR, Tim Schingen, of The Racing Insiders joins Marc and Mike in the TCB Speed North studios, on episode 68 presented by Mueller Jewelers, to preview this Sunday's Daytona 500 and the upcoming 2022 NASCAR season that lies ahead. A simple NASCAR racing video game was all it took to get Tim hooked onto the sport of racing when he was just a teenager. Having a background in the media world, Tim started up The Racing Insiders and has grown a massive following and is also apart of the NASCAR Digital Media Network. 

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• We got to see cars on track at Daytona for practice. Two sessions were conducted. Who top the charts and what manufacturer showed the most speed leading into Wednesday night's pole qualifying. 
• What offseason? Dirt track racing continues is mad tear through the month of February. World of Outlaws, USAC Midgets, All-Stars, Lucas Oil Late Models and the all new Xtreme Outlaw Non-Wing Series all in action over the weekend. We recap all the thrills and spills from across Florida.
• USAC National Sprint Cars get ready to get their season under way at Bubba Raceway Park. Many drivers already getting laps in with the Xtreme Outlaw series. Will it payoff heading into this weekend or will we see someone new take home the checkers?

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• Tim, Marc and Mike dive right into the NASCAR talk. A quick look back at 2021 and Kyle Larson's dominate performance. Can Kyle repeat last seasons success? Will he make it back to back championships? 
• 2022 brings the debut of the all new NexGen car. After 3 years of hype and development it's time to see if it lives up to its billing. Having seen it race at the Clash in L.A. with a few minor mechanical issues. What will it produce racing wise at Daytona? What other mechanical bugs might we see throughout speed weeks? Which OEM may have an advantage right out the gate over the others? Will a veteran driver or a youngster figure this car out first? 
• Schedule changes, new faces in new places, new teams being formed and a lot of unknowns headline the upcoming 2022 season. Tim gives us some insight into what he expects in 2022 and beyond in NASCAR. A lot of what may happen this year could have a domino affect in years to come. What might that be? New OEM's? New Tracks? Old Tracks making a return? More new teams entering NASCAR? We get Tim's take on what could prove to be a pivotal year for NASCAR. 
• The Daytona 500. The Great American Race. It doesn't get much better if you're a racing fan. Marc, Mike and Tim make their bold predictions for this Sunday's race. Plus, season long picks on rookie contenders, sleepers, breakout drivers, breakout teams and most importantly, who will be crowned champion come Phoenix in November?

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• A fun new segment here on RTS to close out the show. Mike and Marc look back at the weekend of racing and hand out "Shots & A Cheers" to racers who exceeded expectations or surprising winners throughout the weekend. Or, they can "Pour One Out" for unfortunate events that may have transpired over the weekend, crashes or heartbreak on a close finish. Who were the first recipients on this weeks show? Tune in and find out!
• Plus! Plans for Sundays Daytona 500. More slim can beer talk. Bacon cheeseburger tater tot hot dish. RTS on TikTok. And a preview to next weeks guest on episode 69!

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To kickoff the show Marc and Mike discuss all the action that went down at the L.A. Coliseum for the Busch Light Clash. Heat races, LCQ's and a 150 lap feature with a....halftime show? The guys break it all down and give their takes on NASCAR in L.A. Plus! We preview the upcoming action in the dirt world with sprint cars back on track this week down in Florida. And what some thoughts on some new paint schemes being released.

We continue on with the much anticipated part two of our interview with UMSS and Renegade Racing Brand owner-operator, Ron Bernhagen from last weeks episode. 

With the UMSS dropping its annual video series earlier this winter, we ask Ron a few questions regarding some of the announcements that were made. We dive into the decision to make this years re-draw go from its original 6 to now 8. Minimum weight being raised from 1,500 pounds to 1,550 and how that may affect some drivers in the series. Fire suppression systems, wing angle and laps are just a few more of things we discuss on how these changes will affect the brand in 2022 and beyond.

The growth and development of the series is something that Ron always has to look into the future about. With that, he makes a few announcements regarding the future, an update on the development of the smaller four cylinder sprint car and the big news that everyone's been waiting to hear. But, were not going to spoil on here. Tune and find out for yourself what it is on this episode of the Reaction Time Sports Podcast!

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Marc Meyerhoff and Mike Mueller welcome the Owner and President of the Upper Midwest Sprint Car Series (UMSS), Ron Bernhagen in studio, for an exclusive interview about the UMSS, the Renegade Racing Brand, Schedules, Rules and the future of the brand.

In the first of this two-part interview, we get a little background on Ron and how his passion for the sport of racing began. Being a life long fan of the sport and of sprint car racing he saw an opportunity to make sprint car racing relevant again in the Twin Cities area with ownership stake in Cedar Lake Speedway. After a few years and many ups and downs, Ron came to the conclusion that he "Needed To Do Something Different." And with that, began the conception of the Upper Midwest Sprint Car Series. 

Ron details how the UMSS began with the winged 360's, evolved to the Traditional Sprint Cars, where the tide turned for the 360 division and how the rebirth of the wing series for the UMSS came to be with the 305 and similar specs and rules to the Traditional Series. 

Turning the wheel to the 2022 season for the UMSS and Renegade Racing Brand, first on the docket, the 2022 schedule! Many dates already announced with Cedar Lake Speedway being called home again in 2022. The schedule looks and feels a little different. Is there plans for a Memorial Day Weekend? Why is the UMSS not returning to Alexandria in 2022? Ron's thoughts on the Labor Day weekend 3 day races for the North Dakota Nationals and are there possibly anymore dates to be announced in the coming weeks? 

That's just part one. We still got part two, too go! More news, discussions and announcements with Ron that we're sure you'll won't want to miss. But you'll just have to wait for that on episode 67. 

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After two long months away from the studio, the doors have been unlocked, the microphones have been dusted off and the power has been restored to the sound board as the RTS Podcast is back! Marc and Mike check to see if they remember how to do this thing called a podcast with help from the first lady of RTS, "T-Swizzle Homie," Taylor Meyerhoff. 

It's been almost 3 months since the UMSS has hit the race track but that hasn't slowed things down as a full menu of news has broke over the last month. Schedules, parties, video's, shirts and much much more have already jump started the 2022 season for the UMSS. 

Myles Tomlinson of the WRSS joins us for a hot second. He breaks down the first annual North Dakota Non-Wing Nationals taking place over Labor Day weekend. Total purse, cash prizes, contingency bonuses and plenty more for this dream come true event that we all hope sticks around for years to come. 

To cap it all off, Mike and Marc preview the 36th annual Chili Bowl. The boys leave late Monday night as they will embark on the 12 hour hike to Tulsa, Oklahoma for the week of non-stop racing action. Who are their favorites to win? Picks for the Chili Bowl Pool? Does Taylor even have a clue to what the Chili Bowl is??? 

Find out on this comeback episode of the Reaction Time Sports Podcast! 

Happy Thanksgiving! Marc and Mike kick off Thanksgiving week with the newest episode of the Reaction Time Sports Podcast with a little bit of everything. Mike goes all sports on the bit and gives you his hot takes from the Vikings win over the Packers on Sunday. Our better late then never recap of NASCAR Championship weekend at Phoenix. The USAC National Midget Championship comes down to the wire in the final week of the season. A full recap of the racing from out west including the Hangtown 100 and a preview to the Turkey Night Grand Prix this coming Saturday. Big news out of the World of Outlaws tour. Did the Roth #83 find its new driver for 2022? Find out who is the behind the wheel for next season plus a rant on Target parking lots, our favorite Thanksgiving side dishes and much much more on this Holiday edition of the Reaction Time Sports Podcast! 

Sports are back in session! After a 5 month layoff Joey and Andrew are back in studio to talk all things Minnesota sports! The boys had to shake the rust off but it didn't take long to get back into the swing of things as they discussed this weekends boarder battle in the NFC North, as the Vikings take on the Packers on Sunday. Both teams coming off wins last weekend and the Vikings in deep need of a win to get back to .500 on the season. Does the RTS crew have faith that the purple and gold can pull it off against their long time rivals. Plus we hit quickly on the start of the season for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Wild. With the Wolves off to a slow start and plenty of time left in the season. Can they turn things around to make a playoff push? Will the Wild be able to hold strong in the tough western conference? So far so good. But with a young core of talent and some shaky goaltending, can they maintain for a full season? Gopher football was officially eliminated from Big Ten title contention. Joey and Andrew don't agree with the coach Fleck extension and have concerns on what the roster will look like in the future. All this and plenty to catch up on as we get back to sports on the Reaction Time Sports Podcast! 

Marc and Mike kick off season 3 of the podcast with a preview of Championship weekend out west at Phoenix for all three divisions in NASCAR plus a look ahead to the Dirt Track at Charlotte which plays host to the World of Outlaws World Finals Championship weekend! 

This weeks guest on the show you could say is a jack of all trades and a wheel man. Ryan Roulette from Minot, North Dakota calls into the show as he'll be making his ARCA Menards Series debut this weekend out in Phoenix in the #77 Bellator Recruiting Academy Toyota Camry! Currently serving as a United States Air Force pilot, the Iowa native takes us back to where it all started behind the wheel for him, his time across the pond in Germany where he did some racing, his ventures on the dirt tracks across the country and how it all got him to this opportunity at Phoenix this weekend. 

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This episode may of been recorded 2 weeks ago but that doesn't mean we still don't want all of you to hear it! Better late then never but here it is, episode 61 as Marc and Mike are back behind the mics to discuss all the action across the world of racing (from 2 weeks ago of course) and answer all the fan questions from (yet again, 2 weeks ago) Mail It In Monday on Facebook! Tune in and find out what the guys thoughts were on the upcoming round of 8 in the NASCAR playoffs, which two races have already happened. Were they right, or were they wrong? Formula 1's crazy season so far and the battle between Hamilton and Verstappen. Recap from Port Royal with the World of Outlaws and all the USAC action. Mail It In Monday saw a flurry of questions. Many to do with the Harvick, Elliott feud. Will Larson win the Championship? UMSS related topics and sprint cars on ice??? Get the boys reactions and much much more on this episode of the Reaction Time Sports Podcast! 

It's the first official off week of the racing season for all the Renegade Racing Brand series but that didn't stop Marc and Mike from getting behind the mics! The UMSS arrive and drive took place and our very own Crew Chief hung up the wrenches and got behind the wheel. Hear about Marc's experience behind the wheel of the RTS 69s machine at Cedar Lake Speedway.

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NASCAR at Talladega gets moved to Monday. What were the guys reactions to Bubba Wallace picking up his first career Cup Series victory in a rain shortened race. Updates from across USAC, The Red Clay Classic and World Of Outlaws. Plus a look at this weekends Fall Classic at Ogilvie Raceway.

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World of Outlaw  driver in the #41 Jason Johnson Racing sprint car, Carson Macedo calls into the show this week. Taking home the biggest pay day of his career at this years National Open at Williams Grove Speedway. Carson looks back at the weekend and how him and Crew Chief Phillip Dietz were able to take home the $75k. Having also won at the famed Eldora and Knoxville race tracks in 2021, we ask the California driver which one outside of his National Open win meant the most. And how could we not get Carson's take on Cedar Lake Speedway after two 2nd place finishes there in 2021? It's right in our backyard! Hear from Carson himself on this and much much more on this weeks RTS A-Main event!

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It was the last weekend of the year for the Western Renegades as the invaded Dacotah Speedway for two nights. But it only took one driver to take home the checkers each night as Ross Cummings completes the sweep and is our Feature Winner of the Week sponsored by the Dukesuperstore.com! 

The UMSS 2021 season has come to a close but that doesn't mean the RTS podcast is waving the checkered flag on recording episodes. Marc and Mike return to the studio after a grueling 3 week stretch of racing as it is Champions Night on this weeks installment of the podcast. 

UMSS Wing Sprint Car Champion, "The New Richmond Nightmare" Chase Viebrock calls into the show to recap his 2021 season behind the wheel of the number 50 wing sprint car. Chase recalls what it took through the summer months for him and his team to continue to be so dominate. Double digit win counts plus a clean sweep of all 3 nights in the wing class at the Legendary 100 capped off a stellar 2021 for the Viebrock team. 

Cedar Lake Dash Series Champion in the Non Wing Class, pilot of the number 54, Cam Schafer makes his return in studio. A historical season dedicated to long time friend Ricky was filled with memorable wins, breaking records, some tough luck, long nights and plenty of good times along the way. The all time wins leader at Cedar Lake Speedway and in the UMSS breaks down how he kept his focus throughout 2021, battling a good friend down the stretch for a championship and his experience at Husets Speedway in a non wing 410 with the USAC series. 

Quality Freight Rate UMSS Champion and our very own "Mike on the MIc" Mike Mueller, brings it home for us on this episode of the RTS Podcast. Consistency was the name of the game for the driver of the 87 non wing sprint car in 2021. The win total may not of been his highest of his career but when it came to 2nd's and 3rd's, Mike was the guy. The Stacy Slugger details how that consistency paid off in the long run throughout the season and battling Cam Schafer till the very last night at the Legendary 100 and needing a win to secure the 2021 championship.

On this weeks episode of the Reaction Time Sports Podcast, Marc and Mike recap their weekends as mother nature took home the weekend sweep out at Cedar Lake Speedway for the Traditional Challenge. What kind of craziness did those two get into this time? A breakdown of the Demo Derby at Daytona and the affects that it has on the first race of the playoffs for NASCAR. The dirt was still flying over the weekend as USAC and World of Outlaws we're all in action. Plus, it was the return of the RTS Mail It In Monday as the boys take your questions. comments and shout outs from across the RTS social media platforms and discuss them on this weeks show. And of course the usual shenanigans between these two to bring you a good laugh. Tune in for all this and more on another installment of the Reaction Time Sports Podcast!