The Front Stretch

The Front Stretch

By Dan Taylor

Each week Dan Taylor and Dirk Huston cover the latest in racing news, speak with drivers, owners, track promoters and industry officials.
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Headlines, Michigan Preview

The Front StretchJun 05, 2025
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Headlines, Michigan Preview

Headlines, Michigan Preview

The guys discuss the High Limit race at Eagle Raceway next Tuesday, the huge stock car money coming July 12th at Eagle Raceway, July 13th for the Tanner Pelster Memorial at Boone County Raceway and July 14th at Beatrice for the Joey Hergott Memorial. Then they discuss the NASCAR In-Season Challenge and get you set for Sunday's cup series race at Michigan

Jun 05, 202538:30
Headlines and Nashville recap

Headlines and Nashville recap

The guys talk about Stuart Raceway, Rockingham for sale, Nashville Recap, 16 team penalty, and more

Jun 03, 202530:24
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Dan cannot say Specificity...

Dan tries to update everyone on the Kansas penalties to the 17 but gets tripped up. Dirk talks about the post race penalties from Indy and Charlotte. They discuss the extra money for Mods over the next three days, and they get you set for Sunday's race at Nashville.

May 29, 202525:24
Weather and Keyboard Commanders

Weather and Keyboard Commanders

The guys kick things off by discussing the Charger Chassis post negativity around rainouts. Then they discuss the Coca Cola 600 and more

May 27, 202534:09
Kurt Busch

Kurt Busch

Only one topic on this show., The guys sit down with Kurt Busch to talk about his start, career, and induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame

May 23, 202528:45
Headlines and weekend preview

Headlines and weekend preview

The guys discuss latest NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees and preview the Coca-Cola 600.

Then Anthony Ainsle joins the guys to preview the Indy 500 and discuss Team Penske's issues.

May 22, 202545:53
Eagle Recap, Headlines, and Neal Racing

Eagle Recap, Headlines, and Neal Racing

The guys discuss a few headlines including RFK's decision to appeal their Kansas Penalty. Then they recap the Malvern Bank High Bank Heist at Eagle Raceway.

Then they sit down with Michael Neal of Neal Racing out of Mississippi.

May 20, 202557:50
Eagle Preview, 3rd Kansas Race, and Eric Cerny of MCSA

Eagle Preview, 3rd Kansas Race, and Eric Cerny of MCSA

The guys kick things off by talking with Eric Cerny of the Midwest Classic Stock Car Association about their 2025 season

Then they discuss the final details on the High Bank Heist at Eagle, Then they cover the rumors about Kansas getting championship sunday and more.

May 15, 202542:08
Kansas Recap, Eagle preview, Cole Vanderheiden

Kansas Recap, Eagle preview, Cole Vanderheiden

The guys recap their weekend at Kansas, Preview the three day Lucas Oil Show at Eagle and then sit down with Cole Vanderheiden, driver of the 15v sprint car

May 13, 202551:40
Theron Ahlman and Kansas Preview

Theron Ahlman and Kansas Preview

Driver of the 2a sport mod, Theron Ahlman, joins the guys to talk about his 2025 season.

Then the guys cover a few headlines and preview Kansas Speedway

May 08, 202536:59
Bayley Currey and GOTRA

Bayley Currey and GOTRA

The guys talk about Texas, cover a few headlines and sit down with the driver of the 44 Niece Motorsports truck, Bayley Currey.

Then they chat with John Orlowski about the 2025 season for the Good Ol' Time Racing Association.

May 06, 202554:24
Mike Daly, Chase Briscoe, Headlines

Mike Daly, Chase Briscoe, Headlines

The guys kick things off with a legend in Midwest Racing. Mike Daly sits down with the guys to talk about his rise to legendary engine builder.

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Chase Briscoe joins the guys to talk about his time at SHR, the move to JGR and his thoughts on Kansas Speedway.

Finally the guys discuss a few headlines including the LMC v RWR lawsuit and joint mod point fund between Beatrice and Eagle.

May 01, 202501:28:16
Dega talk and Jacob Hobscheidt

Dega talk and Jacob Hobscheidt

The guys kick things off by recapping the race at Dega and talk a lot about tech and rules.

In Turn 2 the guys sit down with Jacob Hobscheidt

Apr 29, 202549:47
Ray Harrington and Headlines

Ray Harrington and Headlines

Ray Harrington, driver of the #70 Sport Mod, joins the guys to talk about his coming season

Then the guys talk about Rodney Childers, Talladega, and more

Apr 24, 202524:17
Corbin Racing

Corbin Racing

In Turn 1 the guys covered a few headlines and recapped the racing at Eagle Raceway

Then they sat down with the Corbin Brothers to talk about their plans for 2025.

Apr 22, 202538:16
Andrew Kosiski and Iowa's New Law

Andrew Kosiski and Iowa's New Law

Andrew Kosiski sits down with the guys to talk fatherhood, his 2024 season, and plans for 2025

Iowa passes a new law that protects race tracks and the guys discuss it plus more.

Apr 17, 202536:26
Bristol Recap and Roger Elliot

Bristol Recap and Roger Elliot

The guys talk about Larson's dominance at Bristol and the tire issues plus they preview this weekends Ice Breaker Challenge at Eagle Raceway

Then Roger Elliot joins the guys to talk history in the sport and plans for 2025

Apr 15, 202543:21
Braxton Clapp-Lovings and Haley Maasek

Braxton Clapp-Lovings and Haley Maasek

Local kart racer Braxton Clapp-Lovings sits down with the guys for a Lyle's Tire and Wheel interview. Braxton gets us updated on his plans for this coming season

In Turn 2 the guys cover a few headlines and get you set for this weekends race at Bristol

Then in Turn 3 the guys talk with another local kart racer, this time they chat with Halee Masek

Apr 10, 202542:14
Headlines and Roman Mason

Headlines and Roman Mason

The guys talk about the trademark fight over the #8, The new contest at US 30 and the season opener at ACS. The guys also discuss the race at Darlington

Then they sit down with local kart racer Roman Mason to announce his plans for 2025

Apr 08, 202545:33
Shayle Bade and Cameron Thompson

Shayle Bade and Cameron Thompson

Shayle Bade joined the guys at the World of Wheels car show for a Lyles Tire and wheels interview. She talked about her 2024 season and plans for 2025 plus she made Dan and Dirk play a game

In Turn 2 the guys cover a few headlines including a new lawsuit in the NASCAR world.

Then in Turn 3 they sit down with Cameron Thompson

Apr 03, 202501:10:59
Scott Angell of Dirt Crown

Scott Angell of Dirt Crown

The guys recap the race at Martinsville and recap a few headlines before playing their interview with Scott Angell of the Dirt Crown

Apr 01, 202501:06:27
Adams County Speedway, Martinsville, Dustin Reeh

Adams County Speedway, Martinsville, Dustin Reeh

Evan and Cliff from Adams County Speedway kick the show off by talking about facility changes and plans for 2025

Then Dan and Dirk cover a few headlines before previewing Martinsville Speedway

Lastly, Dustin Reeh, local stock car driver, joins the guys to review his 2024 and break down his plans for 2025

Mar 27, 202501:19:58
4 Courners Crew, Dalton Janousek, Headlines

4 Courners Crew, Dalton Janousek, Headlines

Ben and Jake or "Jen" (IYKYK) from the 4 Corners fire and Safety Team swing by to talk about their event this Saturday.

Dalton Janousek from URSS and Dodge City Raceway chats with the guys about getting started as an announcer and a few bullet points from his 2025 season behind the mic.

Finally the guys cover a few headlines and recap Homestead.

Mar 25, 202501:36:30
Gunnar Pike and Jack Dover

Gunnar Pike and Jack Dover

Top Gunn, Gunnar Pike kicks the show off with a review of 2024 and plans for 2025.

The guys cover some headlines and preview Homestead in Turn 2

Then Jack Dover swings by to drop some big news!

Mar 20, 202501:02:09
Is it time for mandatory Rock Shields?

Is it time for mandatory Rock Shields?

In Turn 1 the guys cover some headlines and Stu Snyder joins the show to preview his 2025 season and talk a few sprint car headlines including the need for mandatory rock shields.

Jeremy Lehrke of Laris Motorsports joins the guys in turn 2 to discuss his 2024 and plans for 2025

Mar 18, 202559:50
Cody Zeeb of NASCAR Gambling Podcast and Anthony Ainslie

Cody Zeeb of NASCAR Gambling Podcast and Anthony Ainslie

Cody Zeeb of NASCAR Gambling Podcast kicks the show off by to talk about how NGP got started and how it can help you take home some serious $$

In Turn 2 the guys talk about Carl Edwards return to NASCAR and preview Las Vegas

Then in Turn 3, Anthony and Lydia Ainslie join the guys to preview the 2025 Malvern Bank Serie(s) schedule and talk about what it's like to be married to the Man Behind the Mic.

Mar 13, 202501:13:52
Should Cindric have been suspended and Tommy Denton of Beatrice Speedway

Should Cindric have been suspended and Tommy Denton of Beatrice Speedway

The guys start off by discussing the latest with Auto Club speedway before talking about the penalty for Austin Cindric from COTA. Should it have been more severe?

Then Tommy Denton and James Roland of Beatrice Speedway join the show to talk about the Sprint Nationals and the 2025 season.

Mar 11, 202556:00
Nathan from the Outlaw Mini Mod series, Headlines and Phoenix

Nathan from the Outlaw Mini Mod series, Headlines and Phoenix

Nathan from the Outlaw Mini Mod Series joins the guys to talk about their 2025 schedule.

In Turn 2 the guys talk about NASCAR suing 23XI and Front Row, The 19 team winning their appeal, and more plus they previewed Phoenix

Mar 06, 202555:53
Headlines, COTA Recap, Mr Fantasy

Headlines, COTA Recap, Mr Fantasy

Dan and Dirk cover a few headlines like US 30's 2025 Schedule, High Bank Heist tickets on Sale, and more plus they recap COTA

Then they sit down with Mr Fantasy Chad Robb!

Mar 04, 202555:31
Headlines and COTA Preview

Headlines and COTA Preview

It was a quick podcast for the guys as not much has happened for headlines but they did take the time to chat about this weekends race at COTA

Feb 27, 202518:27
Atlanta Recap and Headlines

Atlanta Recap and Headlines

The guys cover a few headlines including the 2025 Blue River Raceway schedule. Then they recap the race at Atlanta and have some big news regarding the World of Wheels car show

Feb 25, 202533:59
Daytona Penalties and Atlanta Preview

Daytona Penalties and Atlanta Preview

In Turn 1 the guys cover the penalties from Daytona and preview this weekends race at Atlanta

Feb 20, 202530:44
Daytona Recap, Headlines, and The King of the Crown Vics

Daytona Recap, Headlines, and The King of the Crown Vics

The guys discuss a few headlines including the latest in the NASCAR Anti-Trust Case, Pitbull leaving Trackhouse, a new Hobby Stock touring series and then they recap Daytona.

In Turn 2 they sit down with the King of the Crown Vics, Jamie Richards, to talk about how year 1 went and plans for year 2.

Feb 18, 202555:23
Christopher Nikolite, Chris Pinelli, Headlines and Daytona Preview

Christopher Nikolite, Chris Pinelli, Headlines and Daytona Preview

In Turn 1 the guys chat with US 30 Speedway Crown Vic champion.

In Turn 2 they chat with AM Racing Hauler Driver Chris Pinelli

In Turn 3 the guys cover a few headlines and then get you set for the Daytona 500

Feb 13, 202501:03:21
Headlines and Anthony Roth

Headlines and Anthony Roth

The guys discuss the new ride for Cole Vanderheiden, NASCAR's new OEM penalties and more

Then they sit down with US30 Speedway Late Model Champion Anthony Roth

Feb 11, 202553:01
Clash Recap and David Johnson

Clash Recap and David Johnson

The guys cover a few headlines and recap the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. Then they sit down with Boone County Raceway and US 30 speedway Sport Mod Champion David Johnson

Feb 04, 202555:44
News and Jason Wilkinson

News and Jason Wilkinson

There wasn't much news to cover but the guys talked about a few topics before moving on to Turn 2 where they sat down with US 30 Speedway and Boone County raceway champion

Jan 28, 202542:47
Headlines and Tracy Weber

Headlines and Tracy Weber

The guys cover a few headlines including the new format for the Beatrice Sprint Nationals.

In Turn 2 the guys sit down with Tracy Weber to get the run down on his 2025 plans

Jan 21, 202544:30
Headlines and Brandon Spanjer

Headlines and Brandon Spanjer

The guys cover a few headlines including a joint points fund for mods between Beatrice and Eagle, MRP coming to Eagle, and new rules for NASCAR.

In Turn 2 the guys sit down with Brandon Spanjer to talk about his 2024 Dirt Crown Southern Sport Mod championship

Jan 14, 202558:15
Headlines and Bill Leighton Jr

Headlines and Bill Leighton Jr

The guys cover a few headlines including the new NASCAR Charter rule

Then they sit down with Bill Leighton Jr to talk about his 2024 SLMR West Championship

Jan 07, 202501:17:41
Headlines and Stu Snyder

Headlines and Stu Snyder

There wasn't much to talk about for headlines except for the upcoming Scott Bloomquist documentary from Netflix. Then the guys talked about the racing to come over the next few weeks.

In Turn 2 the guys sat down with Ol' 3x Stu Snyder

Dec 31, 202444:54
Headlines, Winter Shake up, Cole Vanderheiden

Headlines, Winter Shake up, Cole Vanderheiden

The guys cover a few headlines including the latest with the Anti-Trust lawsuit with NASCAR, Eagle Raceway and Beatrice Speedway's 2025 schedule and more. Next the guys are joined by Rodney and Kara from the Winter Shake Up.

In Turn 2 the guys sit down with Choo-Choo Cole Vanderheiden to talk about his 2024 season and plans for the Chili Bowl

Dec 24, 202401:08:39
Headlines and John Berg

Headlines and John Berg

Not a lot of headlines to cover but there are a few out there. The guys talk about the new Qualifying and Practice procedures for NASCAR, Charter updates, and more.

Then in Turn 2 they sit down with 3x Adams County Speedway Champion John Berg!

Dec 17, 202452:24
Boone County Raceway 2025 schedule and Jeff Wiggins

Boone County Raceway 2025 schedule and Jeff Wiggins

Ryan Kumpf from Boone County Raceway joins the guys to preview the 2025 schedule including the larger purse payout for the 5th annual Tanner Pelster Memorial.

In Turn 2 the guys sit down with Adams County Speedway Modified champion Jeff Wiggins

Dec 10, 202457:57
New Truck Series Rules and Jesse Dennis

New Truck Series Rules and Jesse Dennis

The guys discuss a few headlines including a new potential cost saving rule coming down to the Truck Series.

Then in Turn 2 they sit down with Adams County Speedway Stock Car champion Jesse Dennis

Dec 03, 202401:00:31
Stan Cisar Tribute

Stan Cisar Tribute

A few weeks after Stan passed, a group of us got together at Quaker Steak and Lube to pay tribute to a true legend in our lives. Here is that recording.

Nov 28, 202401:40:24
Headlines and Bryce Allen

Headlines and Bryce Allen

Dan and Dirk cover a few headlines including some NASCAR silly Season news and a quick preview of the Turkey Chase.

Then they sit down with Adams County Speedway B-Mod champion Bryce Allen

Nov 26, 202401:04:48
Headlines and Adam Hensel

Headlines and Adam Hensel

The guys kick things off with a few headlines including the MLRA series shutting down and more.

In Turn 2 the guys are joined by Even Baldwin of Adams County Speedway to talk with Adam Hensel about his 2024 Hobby Stock Championship

Nov 19, 202447:02
Headlines and Adams County Speedway officials

Headlines and Adams County Speedway officials

The guys kick things off with Adams County Speedway officials Evan Baldwin and Drei Hampel to discuss the 2024 season and plans for '25

Then Dan and Dirk cover a few headlines including the chance that NASCAR will adjust the playoff system, new broadcast schedule for the 2025 season and more.


Nov 14, 202401:03:46
Headlines, Phoenix Recap, Stu Snyder

Headlines, Phoenix Recap, Stu Snyder

The guys cover a few headlines including an update on the Anti-Trust Lawsuit against NASCAR, The Martinsville Penalty and more. Then they recap the race at Phoenix and talk about Joey Logano winning his 3rd NASCAR Championship.

In Turn 2 the guys are joined by Stu Snyder to talk about his RaceSaver Championship at Beatrice Speedway

Nov 12, 202401:13:15