Chasin Tails Podcast

Edgewood Was Just the Beginning | Recap + Cambridge Preview EP|86

2026 is underway and we were there. Kyle breaks down the Edgewood season opener live — crowds, racing, boat performances, and what the 755 Alliance pulled off. Then we set our sights on the Cambridge Classic, scrolling through every class entry list and making our picks. We also debut the Chasin Tails Dumper Award, sound off on the APBA/HRL engine ruling, and react to news that the Lupton GP boats are coming back to North America. Strap in — this season is going to be something. 🎙️ Hosts: Brandon, Bobby, Kyle + Austin 📍 Cambridge Classic preview starts at 48:29 🚽 Dumper Award debut at 42:24 🔴 Presented by 25/7 Creative

Season Preview, Edgewood Bound & Stewart Family Smack Talk | Ep. 85

Brandon, Kyle, and Bobby are back for Episode 85 and the 2026 racing season is finally here. The crew kicks things off with a full APBA season preview — going class by class with high points predictions, most improved picks, and a breakdown of the East vs. West Coast points battle. Race director and Skiff racer Jimmie Stewart drops in live to preview the Harford County Spring Nationals at Edgewood, Maryland — teasing a mystery returning element, a Friday night VIP kickoff party, and plenty of family trash talk with his daughters Courtney and Abigail set to go head-to-head in the 721 and 41. The guys also dive into the T-boat class history, the U6 unlimited paint scheme Brandon helped design, and the HRL series structure debate. The episode closes with a fiery take on APBA's decision to split the 350 class at Edgewood — separating APBA and HRL boats — which the crew argues hurts boat count, confuses fans, and presumes illegal intent without inspection. Chase & Tails will be live at Edgewood all weekend with a pit cam and race cam. Topic Timestamps: * 00:00:00 – Intro & Going Live * 00:02:45 – Season Kickoff & Edgewood Preview * 00:07:15 – APBA & HRL Schedule Rundown * 00:09:00 – Driving School Talk & HRL T-Boat Donation * 00:13:10 – U6 Paint Scheme & Boat Aesthetics Hot Takes * 00:21:05 – GUEST: Jimmie Stewart — Edgewood Spring Nationals Preview * 00:30:25 – Stewart Family Skiff Rivalry * 00:31:45 – T-Boat Class History & West Coast Roster * 00:43:45 – APBA Series Structure vs. HRL Debate * 00:53:45 – APBA High Points Predictions (All Classes) * 01:09:00 – Most Improved Picks (All Classes) * 01:15:00 – GP Class Preview & Hops Boat Memories * 01:24:30 – APBA 350 Class Split Controversy (🔥 Hot Take) * 01:37:00 – Edgewood Weekend Preview & Sign Off Guest: Jimmie Stewart — Race director for the Harford County Spring Nationals and active Skiff racer. Jimmy races the 721 alongside his daughters Courtney and Abigail (721 and 41), and is a longtime fixture in the East Coast inboard community. He also operates out of a shop where he builds and maintains boats for multiple teams. Mentioned Teams, Races & Links: * Harford County Spring Nationals — Edgewood, Maryland (this weekend) * HRL Season Opener — Cambridge, MD (following weekend) * Decatur Nationals — Region 6 * Madison Regatta — Gold Cup event * Valleyfield — HRL marquee event * Tri-Cities — Unlimited testing May 30th * Boats mentioned: U6, Lucas 104, T80, GP-17, 135/235 (Thompson), Hopps boat, S35, 721, 41, 300 * Organizations: APBA, HRL, IRC, GPA, ACHA * Shoutout: Redline Motorsports Media / Jerry (Mustache Man), Woody Pliescott (live stream support), Gunnar & Marina (wedding congrats), Kevin Gunther, Greg Isaac, Matt Sontag, Grant Liddycoat, Brandon Cushing / WFO page * Chasein Tails Live Stream: Facebook & YouTube — Edgewood all weekend

Huey Newport: A Legacy Built in Hydroplane Racing | Decades of Stories, Wins, and Innovation EP|83

This one is about legacy—plain and simple. In Episode 83 of Chasin’ Tails, Huey Newport walks through a lifetime in hydroplane racing. From getting started in the early days to becoming a major force in Grand Prix, this is his story told the way it actually happened. We’re not just talking highlights. Huey gets into the grind, the near wins, the turning points, and the decisions that shaped not only his career—but parts of the sport itself. You’ll hear about the boats, the people, and the moments that stuck with him. The races that almost went his way. The ones that changed everything. And the evolution of racing through his eyes as both a competitor and a builder. This is what a real racing legacy looks like. In this episode: * Huey’s full journey through hydroplane racing * Key races and moments that defined his career * The evolution of Grand Prix and boat design * Lessons from decades of competition * Rivalries, partnerships, and staying in the game * What the next generation needs to understand Real moments: * “We almost won the ‘72 Nationals” * “The ‘81 Nationals changed everything” If you care about where this sport came from—and where it needs to go—this is one you listen to all the way through. Follow Chasin’ Tails for more conversations that actually matter in boat racing.

Miss Madison Racing Q&A: Repairs, Strategy, and the Road to the Gold Cup

This isn’t a polished press release. It’s a real look inside what it takes to keep a top-tier hydroplane team on the water. In this episode of Chasin’ Tails, we sit down with the crew behind Miss Madison Racing to break down everything happening right now—from boat repairs and engine decisions to race strategy and the reality of funding a competitive program. We get into the details most people don’t see: • What actually goes into repairing and rebuilding these boats • How teams think through engine options and performance limits • The strategy behind testing, lane choice, and race prep • Why funding is still the biggest hurdle—especially for the West Coast swing • The push to keep vintage boats alive and why that matters to the sport There’s also a real look at team dynamics, travel challenges, and what it takes to stay competitive heading into marquee events like the Gold Cup and the Madison Regatta. If you want to understand hydroplane racing beyond what you see on race day, this is the episode.

You Thought You Knew Him… Brandon Kennedy Gets Put In The Hot Seat | Chasin’ Tails Ep. 81

For 80 episodes, Brandon’s been the one asking the questions… this time, the script flips. The Chasin’ Tails crew pulls off a surprise and puts Brandon Kennedy in the hot seat as the official guest of Episode 81—whether he was ready or not. From getting his start as a kid in the pits to climbing through every class in hydroplane racing, Brandon opens up about the moments that shaped him—on and off the water. The early days, the chaos, the wins, the crashes, and everything in between. The guys dig into: * How Brandon really got started in boat racing (and the stories you haven’t heard) * The progression from stock classes to Grand Prix and Unlimited * Lessons learned from running with some of the best in the sport * The highs that defined his career—and the moments that tested it * Why certain classes hit different (and where the real competition lives) It’s part interview, part roast, and part behind-the-scenes look at one of the voices—and drivers—helping push the sport forward today. You’ve heard him tell everyone else’s story. Now it’s his turn.