Dirt Court Jesters Podcast

Episode 83: A man on fire, big car count & big crowd, & Western PA Speedweek is here

Episode 83: A man on fire, big car count & big crowd, & Western PA Speedweek is here In this episode: Western PA Speedweek is here! Aaron Reitzel's Winning Streak: Dominating recent races Regional Speedweeks: Shaping championship stories and the future of dirt racing. Sponsorship Splits and Rule Controversies: Impacting team strategies and careers. Wing vs Non-Wing Racing: Exploring a WoO & HL combined event to revolutionize the sport. Upcoming High-Stakes Races: Including Port Royal, Lincoln Park, and Eldora. Timestamps: 00:01 - Introduction to Episode 83 and Western PA Speedweek 00:36 - Dirt racing history: Fremont Speedway 410 race (2006) 00:59 - Jacob Allen and Cameron Smith's ride updates 03:20 - Brent Marks’ sponsorship issues and recent struggles 04:56 - Penalties for Big Game Motorsports at Hershey event 07:20 - Aaron Reitzel’s recent dominance and upcoming major races 10:36 - Western PA Speed Week details and the Floyd Trevis Memorial 14:17 - USCS Speed Week updates and weather-related challenges 16:35 - Anthony Macri’s injury update and future race plans 17:11 - Macri’s recovery path and the King’s Royal hopes 18:23 - Drivers Project history episode and discussions on race formats 20:04 - The idea of co-sanctioned races with and without wings 21:05 - The potential for a dual event between High Limit and WoO 22:27 - The historical significance of rules requiring payout thresholds for outlaw races 23:18 - Recap of recent race results 38:27 - Upcoming race schedule for late May 39:03 - Predictions for the May 25 WoO race at Huset's and driver picks 46:30 - Weekend viewing plans and local track support suggestions 48:02 - Episode wrap-up and encouraging community engagement

Episode 82: 1a parked it, Kahne he do it, & safety first

In Episode 82, 1a parked it, Kahne he do it, & safety first In this episode Josh and EJ discuss: A detailed look at the new driver-specific CASM foam safety pucks and sled testing results Discussion on the impact of recent rule clarifications and penalties in World of Outlaws Race results from Lincoln Speedway, Eldora, Florence, and more Highlights from the Morgan Cup and 75th birthday bash Future race plans, including Eldora's upcoming double-header weekend Personal stories from visits to local tracks and support for racing communities Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome and episode overview 00:34 - Safety innovations with CASM Safety Products 01:21 - Recent crash analysis and driver safety improvements 02:42 - Upcoming Stevie Smith Tribute Race with $50,000 purse 03:32 - Jacob Allen’s decision to park the 1A and driver team updates 04:32 - The future outlook for the 1A in national and regional racing 06:29 - Tuning in on driver team alliances for the 2026 season 08:00 - Rule interpretations and safety regulations in the World of Outlaws 09:59 - Potential penalties and consistency issues with tire and frame rules 11:25 - Track initiatives like Atomic Speedway's fan giveaways 13:43 - Series safety policies and event cancellations 16:11 - Kasey Kahne’s first Outlaws win and wickerbill updates 18:36 - Predictions for a Kings Royal with Kasey Kahne 19:22 - New merchandise from Ryan Barr Racing 20:38 - Upcoming races during USAC WoO Eldora double-header 23:43 - Race recaps from Lincoln, Davenport, and local Ohio tracks 26:38 - Highlights from Williams Grove, Lake Cumberland, and Brownstown 28:29 - Results from regional tracks and special series 31:50 - Multiple race results from weekend events 33:43 - Focus on USAC, IRA, and other sprint series results 37:00 - Preview of Fremont’s 75th birthday bash and qualifying insights 40:38 - Race predictions, driver favorites, and track conditions 43:54 - Upcoming major events at Eldora, Attica, and beyond 49:28 - Personal race weekends, trip reports, and community shout-outs

Episode 81: Tires are what win a race and give the people what they want

In Episode 81, tires are what win a race and give the people what they want Summary Get ready to dive into all things dirt track racing with insights on historic races, recent driver changes, tire controversies, and a preview of upcoming race weekends across the country. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the sport, there's plenty to keep you tuned in. Key Topics -Fremont results May 8, 2004 -The significance of tires in racing and recent tire rule debates -Notable driver movements and team changes in 2026 -Upcoming racing events, special race bonuses, and tracks to watch -Insights on the Outlaw vs High Limit series -Race results and race to come Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to episode and main themes 00:21 - History highlight: May 8, 2004, Fremont Speedway 00:50 - Driver changes: Connor Morrell, Scotty Thiel, Skylar Gee 1:41 - Tire sample penalties and rule debates 2:27 - The integrity of tire regulations and recent controversies 3:45 - Tire control and gray-area strategies 4:34 - Dirt Track Truck Series and interesting battle formats 6:30 - Upcoming races with bonuses: Fremont and Attica hyped 7:54 - Driver discussions and race predictions 8:58 - Outlaw vs High Limit series debates and track plans 11:39 - Crown jewel events and race calendar highlights 12:28 - Recent rainouts and race results at multiple tracks 13:39 - Results from Texas, Indiana, West Virginia, and more 14:43 - Upcoming races 15:49 - Weekly race breakdowns: Eldora, Fairbury, Knoxville, Midway 24:25 - Big race wins at Knoxville and racing trends 25:45 - Race strategies: Outlaw mentality and dominant performances 33:19 - California races and the mentality of aggressive racing 34:45 - Focus on upcoming events, co-sanctioned races, and series 43:21 - Weekend plans, weather considerations, and personal goals

Episode 80: Get the F outta here, Speedweeks, and Waynesfield Raceway Park

Episode 80: Get the F outta here, Speedweeks, and Waynesfield Raceway ParkIn this episode, Josh and EJ dive into the sport’s latest breaking news, including Kasey Kahne stepping into the 39M for multiple races. We talk about how drivers’ senses and skills become even more crucial when no spotters or mirrors are available—truly a testament to sprint car racing’s raw, skill-based adrenaline. Walk this way, talk this way. Plus, Mansfield Speedway's full-time race director, and why Waynesfield’s limited schedule might impact its future. We talk upcoming events like Illinois Late Model Speed Week and 2026 Indiana Sprint Week with nine tracks across 10 nights and a $50,000 point fund. If you're dreaming of dirt, speed, and the thrill of the race, this episode will get you fired up to get to your local track and catch the action firsthand! (01:19 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYNA25l4TsY&t=79s]) - Kasey Kahne racing the 39M(03:15 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYNA25l4TsY&t=195s]) - Sprint car drivers use of senses, no spotters(05:27 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYNA25l4TsY&t=327s]) - Illinois Speedweek schedule and prize money(07:02 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYNA25l4TsY&t=422s]) - Indiana Sprint Week 2026 schedule and details(09:37 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYNA25l4TsY&t=577s]) - Mansfield Speedway upgrades and management(11:48 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYNA25l4TsY&t=708s]) - Concerns over Waynesfield's limited races(13:43 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYNA25l4TsY&t=823s]) - Penalties at Royal Speedway...get the F outta hee(17:41 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYNA25l4TsY&t=1061s]) - Race results from Eagle Raceway, Atomic Speedway and more(25:56 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYNA25l4TsY&t=1556s]) - Upcoming racing events across states(38:48 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYNA25l4TsY&t=2328s]) - Race plans for Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania(41:56 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYNA25l4TsY&t=2516s]) - Final thoughts

Episode 79: The Justin Owen Memorial, full time STARS, and driver's on their own

Episode 79: The Justin Owen Memorial, full time STARS, and driver's on their ownIn this episode:We reflect on a historic non-wing sprint car race from 2018Discuss the current driver roster and championship contenders for the All-Star CircuitExplore the advantages of "drivers on their own" schedules, focusing on Jonathan Davenport's strategyRecap the Justin Owen Memorial’sRico Abreu’s strugglesAnalyze safety memos regarding wheel covers from World of Outlaws at Knoxville and EldoraCover recent race outcomes at I-55, Cedar County, and other tracksPreview upcoming events, from high-limit sprint racing to USAC midget series, across national and regional tracksShare insights on tire policies and safety concerns in elite dirt racingTimestamps:00:00 - Welcome and episode overview00:36 - Dirt racing history: Gas City Speedway 201801:31 - All-Star roster updates and predictions for 202603:05 - Who will be the 2026 All-Star champion?03:43 - Drivers on their own: Jonathan Davenport’s schedule & earnings05:09 - Track promoter discussions on race payments06:02 - The concept of "pick and choose" schedules in dirt racing09:21 - Justin Owen Memorial recap11:00 - Rico Abreu’s recent performance challenges12:14 - Donny Schatz and TSR struggles14:07 - Safety regulations: Wheel covers at Knoxville & Eldora16:13 - Recent race highlights: I-55, USCS, USAC, and more17:32 - Highlights from I-55 World of Outlaws race19:00 - The tire rule debate and costs in racing21:25 - Racing series schedule previews for upcoming weeks22:34 - USAC and late model race results from April27:37 - Notable races: Northern All-Stars, Paragon, Lincoln Speedway32:00 - Race highlights from Molar Raceway, Volunteer's late models, and USAC34:39 - Upcoming major dirt track events across the country37:34 - Closing thoughts & upcoming racing opportunities