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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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June 2nd, 2022 - Bob Simon, Headlines, Weekend preview

The Front StretchJun 02, 2022

00:00
38:53
Bob Simon of Off Road Speedway, Jack Dover Racing, Rants, Headlines

Bob Simon of Off Road Speedway, Jack Dover Racing, Rants, Headlines

Bob Simon joins the guys in Turn 1 to preview the 2024 schedule for Off Road Speedway

Then Jack Dover finally returns to the Front Stretch to talk about transitioning from Sprint Car driver to Crew Chief

Next the guys climb on their soap boxes to rant about a few issues plaguing Racing before previewing Richmond.

Mar 28, 202401:06:18
COTA Recap, Headlines, Ben and Jake of Four Corners, Bobby Lincoln of US 30 Speedway

COTA Recap, Headlines, Ben and Jake of Four Corners, Bobby Lincoln of US 30 Speedway

The guys kicked things off by covering a few headlines before recapping the race at COTA.

In Turn 2 they sit down with Jake and Ben of the Four Corners Fire and Safety team to talk about their Spring Training event on April 7th

Finally the guys chat with Bobby Lincoln of US 30 Speedway to preview the 2024 season

Mar 26, 202401:24:16
Adams County Speedway, Jorgensen Racing, Headlines, COTA preview

Adams County Speedway, Jorgensen Racing, Headlines, COTA preview

Drei Hampel of Adams County Speedway kicked things off by previewing the 2024 season.

Then the guys are joined by Robbie, AJ, and Jacob Jorgensen to talk about their plans for 2024.

Next the guys recap the latest news from Beatrice Speedway, Kyle Berck Motorsports new sponsor and Hendrick Motorsport tricking us all before previewing this weekends race at COTA.

Mar 21, 202401:21:26
Headlines, Bristol Recap, Brandon Spanjer

Headlines, Bristol Recap, Brandon Spanjer

In Turn 1 the guys cover a few headlines before recapping the race from Bristol.

Then in Turn 2 the guys sit down with Brandon Spanjer to talk about his 2023 season and plans for 2024

Mar 19, 202401:06:27
Dylan Peterson, Headlines, Bristol Preview, Tracey Ledger

Dylan Peterson, Headlines, Bristol Preview, Tracey Ledger

It was another busy show as the guys kicks things off by chatting with Shelby County Speedway Sport Mod Champion Dylan Peterson.

In Turn 2 they cover a few headlines including the Bobby Peirce Tire situation, Hate on Women in Racing, NBC's Announcer change and more.

Then in Turn 3 the guys get the low down on Stallard Chassis now owned by Tracey Ledger

Mar 14, 202401:11:27
Scott Angell, Tommy Denton, Travis Johnson, Headlines

Scott Angell, Tommy Denton, Travis Johnson, Headlines

It was a very long show but a great one.

Scott Angell of the Dirt Crown joins the guys to talk about the 2024 season.

Tommy Denton joins the guys in Turn 2 to preview the Beatrice Spring Nationals

Then Travis Johnson swings by to discuss a few Sprint Car headlines including WRG purchasing ASCS

Finally the guys cover a few headlines before recaping Phoenix Raceway.

Mar 12, 202401:53:15
Stu Snyder, Headlines, Phoenix Preview

Stu Snyder, Headlines, Phoenix Preview

In Turn 1 the guys chat with Malvern Bank 360 champion Stu Snyder

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

Mar 07, 202451:55
Headlines, Las Vegas Recap, Kyle Lockrow, Cody Ledger

Headlines, Las Vegas Recap, Kyle Lockrow, Cody Ledger

The guys kick off a very long turn 1 by discussing a few headlines and recapping the NASCAR race at Las Vegas. Then they play their interview with Kyle Lockrow from a few weeks ago.

In Turn 2 they sit down with MSTS series champ Cody Ledger

Mar 05, 202401:22:49
Dylan Sillman, Headlines, Las Vegas Preview

Dylan Sillman, Headlines, Las Vegas Preview

In Turn 1 the guys sit down with Malvern Bank Super Late Model Rookie of the Year Dylan Sillman

Then they talk about the penalties from Atlanta before previewing Sunday's race at Las Vegas

Feb 29, 202447:20
Headlines, Atlanta Recap, Adam Vrbka

Headlines, Atlanta Recap, Adam Vrbka

In Turn 1 the guys cover a few headlines before recapping the race from Atlanta.

Then in Turn 2 they chat with Eagle Raceway Sport Mod champion Adam Vrbka

Feb 27, 202401:01:17
Maddi Miller, Headlines, Atlanta Preview

Maddi Miller, Headlines, Atlanta Preview

The guys start off by chatting with Crawford County Speedway RaceSaver champion Maddi Miller.

in Turn 2 they chat about the headline and then preview this weekends race at Atlanta.

Feb 22, 202446:23
Daytona Recap, Headlines, Jake Sachau

Daytona Recap, Headlines, Jake Sachau

The guys kick things off by recapping the Daytona 500 then covering a few headlines.

In Turn 2 the guys sit down with Crawford County Speedway Stock Car champion Jake Sachau

Feb 20, 202452:09
Cody Olsen, Fantasy Picks, Daytona 500 preview

Cody Olsen, Fantasy Picks, Daytona 500 preview

In Turn 1 the guys talk with Cody Olsen about his 2023 Crawford county Speedway Sport Mod Track Championship.

Then in Turn 2 the guys are joined by Dan's friend Bobby who needs help picking the drivers for his fantasy league.

Finally the guys preview Sunday's Daytona 500 party at Quaker Steak & Lube

Feb 15, 202401:23:00
Headlines - Kyle Whisner - Brad Derry

Headlines - Kyle Whisner - Brad Derry

The guys cover a few headlines including Cody Ledger Racing announcement, Onawa Dragway searching for new management and more.

Then they sit down with Craftsman Truck Series driver Kyle Whisner

Then they chat with Adams County Speedway champion Brad Derry

Feb 13, 202401:24:16
Jordan Hutton and Shawn Kralik

Jordan Hutton and Shawn Kralik

The guys sit down with North East Sprint Car Driver Jordan Hutton to talk about his 2023 season and his road to competing full time with the World of Outlaw sprint cars.


Then the guys chat with Shawn Kralik about his 2023 Adams County Speedway track championship in the Sport Mods.

Feb 08, 202442:13
Headlines, John Berg

Headlines, John Berg

The guys cover a few local and nationals headlines before sitting down with Adams County Speedway Champion John Berg to talk about his 2023 season.

Feb 06, 202452:04
Headlines - Jesse Dennis

Headlines - Jesse Dennis

The guys cover a few headlines before sitting down with Adams County Speedway Modified champion Jesse Dennis

Jan 30, 202434:59
Headlines, Adam Hensel

Headlines, Adam Hensel

The guys cover a few headlines before sitting down with Adams County Speedway Hobby Stock track champion Adam Hensel.

Jan 23, 202432:19
Headlines and Omaha Speed Shop

Headlines and Omaha Speed Shop

In Turn 1 the guys talk about Spencer Boyd's new ride, IROC back from the dead, Update on the Crown Vic class, Boone County Speedway and Junction Motor Speedway schedules plus Auto Club Speedway update.


In Turn 2 the guys chat with Dustin and Terry from the Omaha Speed Shop.

Jan 09, 202401:10:41
Headlines and then Kirk Williams of Williams Brothers Racing

Headlines and then Kirk Williams of Williams Brothers Racing

In Turn 1 the guys chat about the passing of two racing legends, Matty D with a new contract, a new sport mod touring series, MB 360 points fund, and more.


In Turn 2 the guys sit down with Kirk Williams from the Williams Brothers Racing to talk about their 2023 season

Jan 02, 202401:00:24
Randy Wulf - Junction Motor Speedway

Randy Wulf - Junction Motor Speedway

Randy Wulf joins the guys to cover how he came to an agreement to promote Junction Motor speedway and his plans for 2024
Dec 21, 202332:08
Headlines and Jack Underwood

Headlines and Jack Underwood

AA joins the guys to talk about his weekend in St. Louis at The Dome, then the guys cover a few headlines.

In Turn 2 they talked with Jack Underwood about his Onawa Track Championship

Dec 19, 202355:44
Bobby Lincoln and Dawson County Raceway

Bobby Lincoln and Dawson County Raceway

Bobby Lincoln joins the guys to give us the low-down on the Dawson County Raceway situation

Dec 14, 202321:03
Headlines and Tony Peterson

Headlines and Tony Peterson

The guys kick things off by discussing a few headlines including Hunt Brothers Pizza going to Penske, NASCAR's new TV deal, Iowa Speedway being sold out and more.

Then they sit down with Tony Peterson to talk about his Onawa Dragway championship

Dec 12, 202357:54
Eagle Raceway Schedule, Headlines, Joe McCarty

Eagle Raceway Schedule, Headlines, Joe McCarty

Anthony Ainsle and PJ Pederson join the guys in Turn 1 to cover a few headlines including the Eagle Raceway schedule, local drivers running the Chili bowl and more.

Then in Turn 2 the guys sit down with Onawa Dragway champion Joe McCarty

Dec 06, 202301:10:05
Headlines and Taylor Huss

Headlines and Taylor Huss

In Turn 1 the guys chat about a few headlines

Then in turn 2 they sit down with Taylor Huss to talk about his Beatrice Speedway Hobby Stock championship

Nov 28, 202337:40
Headlines, Turkey Chase Preview, Trey Duensing

Headlines, Turkey Chase Preview, Trey Duensing

Anthony Ainsle fills in for an ill Dirk. The cover the news from Junction Motor Speedway, then they cover a few 2024 schedules before previewing the Turkey Chase.

In turn 2 the guys chat with Beatrice Speedway Speedway Modified track champion Trey Duensing.

Nov 22, 202301:09:06
Headlines and Kaylee Richards

Headlines and Kaylee Richards

The guys kick things off with a few headlines before heading over to Turn 2 and talking with Kaylee Richards about her Beatrice Speedway Sport Compact Championship

Nov 14, 202344:48
Kyle Vanover, Headlines and more

Kyle Vanover, Headlines and more

In Turn 1 the guys chat with Beatrice Speedway Stock Car Track Champion Kyle Vanover

Then in turn 2 they cover a few headlines and preview Monday Nights Onawa Dragway champions interviews at Quaker Steak & Lube

Nov 09, 202350:53
Tommy Denton, Phoenix Recap

Tommy Denton, Phoenix Recap

The guys start off by recapping the race at Phoenix and talking about the 2023 NASCAR Championship

In Turn 2 the guys sit down with Beatrice Speedway promoter Tommy Denton to discuss his thoughts on 2023 and plans for 2024

Nov 07, 202357:42
Gunnar Pike, Phoenix Preview, Headlines

Gunnar Pike, Phoenix Preview, Headlines

In Turn 1 the guys talk with Gunnar Pike about his 2023 IMCA Nebraska State RaceSaver Championship .


Then they get you set for this weekends championship race for NASCAR at Phoenix. See you at Quaker Steak & Lube!

Nov 02, 202349:09
Tyler Drueke, Headlines, Martinsville Recap

Tyler Drueke, Headlines, Martinsville Recap

In Turn 1 the guys cover a few headlines including Aric Almirola retiring (again), Smithfield leaving NASCAR, and Sheldon Creed then they recap Martinsville

In Turn 2 they chat with Tyler Drueke, 2023 Eagle Raceway RaceSaver track Champion and 2023 IMCA National Champion

Oct 31, 202301:09:09
Chad Andersen, Headlines, Martinsville Preview

Chad Andersen, Headlines, Martinsville Preview

The guys chat with Chad Andersen, Modified champion from Eagle Raceway, in Turn 1

Then they cover a few headlines and preview this weekend race at Martinsville

Oct 26, 202352:51
Nate Thompson, Headlines, and Homestead Recap

Nate Thompson, Headlines, and Homestead Recap

In Turn 1 the guys cover a few headlines including Kyle Larson and Brad Sweet taking over the All-Star Circuit of Champions, Park Jeff moving to Thursday nights in 2024. Then they recapped the race at Homestead-Miami and discussed a few playoff possibilities.

In Turn 2 the guys sat down with Eagle Raceway Stock Car track champion Nate Thompson

Oct 24, 202347:58
Ryan Gilland, Headlines, Weekend Preview

Ryan Gilland, Headlines, Weekend Preview

In Turn 1 the guys chat with Eagle Raceway Hobby Stock track Champion Ryan Gilland

Then in Turn 2 they cover a few headlines including another update on the 12 DQ being rescinded, then they preview the weekend of racing to come

Oct 19, 202342:56
Roger Hadan, Headlines, Las Vegas recap

Roger Hadan, Headlines, Las Vegas recap

The guys kicked off the show by covering a few headlines including Ryan Blaney's DQ reversal, new ride for John Hunter Nemechek, and more. Next they covered the race at Las Vegas and chatted about the playoff picture


In Turn 2 the guys were joined by Roger Hadan to talk about the 2023 season at Eagle Raceway, plans for '24 and more.

Oct 17, 202301:04:14
Chicago numbers, Hocevar, Weekend preview and More

Chicago numbers, Hocevar, Weekend preview and More

the guys start the show off by previewing the Eagle Raceway Track Champions schedule for Monday night at Quaker Steak & Lube, then they talk about some numbers from the Chicago Street race, next they cover a few more headlines before previewing the weekend of racing.

Oct 12, 202335:01
Headlines, Charlotte Roval results and More

Headlines, Charlotte Roval results and More

The guys expand more on the windshield DQ for the 4 team of Stewart-Haas Racing, Homestead-Miami honoring Kevin Harvick, Charlotte results and more

Oct 10, 202336:17
Local headlines, 2024 Cup Schedule, Iowa Speedway, Weekend preview

Local headlines, 2024 Cup Schedule, Iowa Speedway, Weekend preview

The guys kick things off by talking about Drueke Racing picking up the IMCA RaceSaver National Championship, then they talk about the 2024 Cup Series schedule including a few changes. Finally they preview this weekends racing.

Oct 05, 202338:55
Cup series headed to Iowa speedway, Harvick DQ at Dega and Dega results

Cup series headed to Iowa speedway, Harvick DQ at Dega and Dega results

The guys talk about Iowa Speedway getting a cup series race in June of 2024, Harvick getting DQ'd at Dega, Dega results and more

Oct 03, 202332:52
KMB Sold? Cup to Iowa? Weekend preview and More

KMB Sold? Cup to Iowa? Weekend preview and More

The guys discuss KMB truck series team being sold, Penalties from Texas, the chances of Iowa getting a Cup Series race plus they preview the weekend of racing to come and more.

Sep 28, 202334:49
Headlines, Texas Recap, and more

Headlines, Texas Recap, and more

The guys cover a few headlines including Noah Gragson, Texas Race Recap and more

Sep 26, 202339:06
Headlines, Matt D update, Tiny Lund Preview and more

Headlines, Matt D update, Tiny Lund Preview and more

In Turn 1 the guys talk about the latest news regarding the Spire Motorsports charter, Matty D out of his ride then they preview this weekends Tiny Lund at Shelby County Speedway and the NASCAR race at Texas
Sep 21, 202329:31
RIP Sherry Pollex, Charter Sale, Bristol Recap and more

RIP Sherry Pollex, Charter Sale, Bristol Recap and more

The guys open the show with the incredibly sad news of Sherry Pollex passing after a long fight with ovarian cancer. Then they talk about Spire Motorsports paying $40m for a charter from Live Fast Racing plus they discuss Noah Gragson's return to racing, NASCAR not running at Road America and getting rid of the Bristol Dirt race then they recapped the race at Bristol and talk about the 4 drivers who were eliminated.

Sep 19, 202343:02
Headlines, Weekend Preview, Johnny Davis

Headlines, Weekend Preview, Johnny Davis

The guys chat about a few headlines including Noah Gragson getting reinstated, They preview the weekend of racing to come including the Abe Lincoln Memorial at US 30 and the SLMR series at Knoxville plus Saturday nights race at Bristol.

In Turn 2 they talk with JD Motorsports President Johnny Davis about his time in NASCAR and how he's helping to keep it on track

Sep 14, 202353:07
Headlines, Kansas Recap, Rainouts and more

Headlines, Kansas Recap, Rainouts and more

The guys chat about their weekend at Kansas Speedway, the Stewart Alley memorial getting cancelled, IMCA Super Nationals and much more

Sep 12, 202338:16
Cyclone Classic, Headlines, Kansas Preview

Cyclone Classic, Headlines, Kansas Preview

The guys chat with Bob Simon of Shelby County Speedway to preview this weekends Cyclone Classic plus the upcoming Tiny Lund, then they cover a few headlines before previewing this weekend at Kansas Speedway

Sep 07, 202331:56
Headlines, RaceSaver Recap, Darlington Recap

Headlines, RaceSaver Recap, Darlington Recap

The guys cover the Denny Hamlin news, recap the RaceSaver Nationals, discuss the results from Darlington and more

Sep 05, 202333:51
Headlines, RaceSaver Nationals Preview, Darlington Preview

Headlines, RaceSaver Nationals Preview, Darlington Preview

The guys cover a few headlines including GMS Racing closing its doors, Denny Hamlin's contract, 23XI rumors, SHR selling a charter and more. Plus they preview the weekend of racing to come at Eagle Raceway for the RaceSaver Nationals.

Aug 31, 202337:46
Daytona Recap, Dillon Richards Situation, Playoff Picture and more

Daytona Recap, Dillon Richards Situation, Playoff Picture and more

The guys kick things off by discussing the Kurt Busch retirement, Daytona wrecks, Daytona Results, and the Dillon Richards situation from the last two weeks at Eagle Raceway.

Aug 29, 202339:03