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the NHRA Insider Podcast is a week to week inside look at the NHRA Championship Drag Racing series; hosted by Brian Lohnes the podcast regularly features Drivers, Crew Chiefs and others involved in the fastest, most explosive motorsport in history
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Wes Buck is the founder and editorial director of drag racing's leading publication Drag Illustrated, as well as the promoter of the CTECH World Doorslammer Nationals presented by JEGS - amongst drag racing's biggest independent races. Above all else, he is amongst the sport of drag racing's biggest fans and proponents - oft-preaching the gospel of what he calls "the great American motor sport". In his show, he interviews drivers, tuners, industry members and media types - along with the occ ...
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On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Jordan Vandergriff who was revealed to be the new driver of the Cornwell Quality Tools Chevrolet for the 2026 season at John Force Racing. Vandergriff talks about gaining the shot, the challenges ahead, how he is preparing, and the natural rivalry he'…
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On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon joins Brian Lohnes to talk about the chaos of crew chiefs in the NHRA nitro ranks right now, fresh news about a Top Fuel team, landing places for the experienced leaders currently standing as free agents, and a whole lot more. Why did this happen, how did this happen,…
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On this in-depth episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, Richard Gadson and Dallas Glenn join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their first championships in the world of NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing. The two hardcore racers take you deep into their championship seasons, talk about behind the scenes moments you've never heard the…
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This is the show you wanted and so it's the show you're going to get. On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, Kevin McKenna joins Brian Lohnes for a comprehensive dive into one of the biggest NHRA stories in years; the departure of the Prock family from John Force Racing. They look at it from all sides, squash some rumor…
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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 409“TRACK BOSSES, PRO MODS & MOTORSPORT MOVERS”THIS WEEK WE’RE DIVING INTO THE MINDS OF THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE THIS SPORT GO, ON THE TRACK AND IN THE BOARDROOM.First up, it’s the man behind Bradenton Motorsports Park, Victor Alvarez. Not only is he getting ready to host another killer DI Winter Series, but the guy is also b…
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SOME WEEKS YOU GET HIGHLIGHTS.SOME WEEKS YOU GET HEADLINES.THIS WEEK? YOU GET HISTORY.We’re comin’ in HOT after a barn burner of a weekend out in Las Vegas, and we’ve got two absolute heavy-hitters joining us on the mic.First up, J.R. Gray, and let me tell you, the man is on FIRE. He took home the Pro Mod win at Vegas, and in the process, with the …
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On this monologue episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, Brian Lohnes takes you through his manic experience at the In-N-Out Burger Finals in Pomona. From a breakdown of the weekend as only an Insider can to the logistics and thought process behind how the race was ended and why, this is a must listen for any fan looking for th…
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On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon joins host Brian Lohnes to talk all about the events of the last couple of weeks in the world of NHRA drag racing, big news, and the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals. Lohnes kicks off the show with a monologue getting you up to speed on all the different sportsman and prof…
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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 407“ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECORDS & RADIO ROUNDUP”THIS WEEK WE’RE LOCKED IN ON THREE MASSIVE STORIES IN DRAG RACING.BIG MOVES. BIG NUMBERS. BIG EVENTS.First up we’ve got Keith Haney on the mic after his major announcement at SEMA Show that he is teaming up with KB Titan Racing, the legendary NHRA Pro Stock team. The buzz says t…
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On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast Powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon joins the show to break down the championship battles in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series categories and Josh Hart comes on to talk about his future at John Force Racing, dominating the headlines and more. Tony Pedregon and host Brian Lohnes take you inside the fr…
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The Wes Buck Show – Episode 406Buckle up, because Episode 406 of The Wes Buck Show is a heater. We’ve got a full lineup of heavy hitters joining the program this week, and we’re talking about some of the biggest stories in the game right now.First up, the man at the center of the storm, Richard Freeman. Elite Motorsports is on fire after announcing…
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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 405“WHEEL MEN, TRACK DOMINATORS & TIN SOLDIER TALES”THIS WEEK IT’S ALL ABOUT DRIVERS WHO CAN FLAT OUT HANDLE ANY MACHINE.First up, Travis Harvey. Whatever you put him in, whatever you line him up in, he delivers. He’s a wheel man’s wheel man. We’ll sit down and break down what’s driving him right now and how he keeps mak…
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On this high octane episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast Powered By Speedmaster, Richard Freeman and Spencer Hyde join host Brian Lohnes to take a dive into the drag racing headlines. Richard Freeman talks all elements of the new Elite Motorsports Top Fuel program. He talks about the acquisition of the team, the acquisition of R&L Carriers as the pr…
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On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, Brittany Force and Eddie Krawiec join host Brian Lohnes for a pair of interesting and insightful conversations. Both longtime veterans of the sport, they have unique perspective on the final two races of the 2025 season. For Brittany Force those races will represent her final runs …
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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 404“NO MERCY, NO FEAR, NO FILTER”THERE’S COMEBACKS…AND THEN THERE’S STRAPPING INTO A TOP FUEL DRAGSTER AND WINNING IT ALL!!This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re locked and loaded for another rip-roarin’ ride through the wildest headlines in drag racing.First up, Raul Torres, the boss man at South Georgia Motorsports Park…
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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 403“STAMPEDES, SWANFEST & PRO MOD SPICE”THIS WEEK WE’RE HEADING TEXAS-BOUND AND FULL SENDFOR MUSIC, MOTORING, AND MADNESS AT THE STAMPEDE OF SPEEDWe’re bringing Christy Meyer into the mix to talk about one of the coolest weeks on the NHRA calendar, the Stampede of Speed at the Texas Motorplex. It’s more than just a race,…
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On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon and Christie Meyer Johnson join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the Stampede of Speed, the Texas NHRA FallNationals Tony Pedregon is up first and the conversation surrounds the true title contenders in each category. How the championships can, and likely will be won o…
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On this post St Louis episode off the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes chats with two big headline makers from the weekend. First he is joined by Ida Zetterstrom fresh off her first Top Fuel final round and her best day as an NHRA racer. Ida talks about the work, the struggles, and the discoveries that have turned her …
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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 402“RECORDS, VIPERS & VICTORIES”WHEN YOU AVERAGE A SIX-ONE ON DRAG WEEK,YOU DON’T JUST SHOW UP —YOU REWRITE HISTORY.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re rollin’ out the red carpet for Ned Dunphy, fresh off a jaw-dropping performance at Hot Rod Drag Week. The man went full Terminator mode, locking in a world record avera…
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On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna to talk all things Reading and Charlotte. There's been loads of action on the track, unexpected winners, points leads gained and lost, and a whole lot more. The guys take you through a class by class look at who is risi…
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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 401“LEGENDS, WOODS, AND WINNERS”IT’S FUNNY CARS AND FAST TALK.STREET RACING AND STRAIGHT SHOOTIN’.WE’RE LOCKED IN FOR ANOTHER ONE.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re welcoming a true icon in the sport — Cruz Pedregon. The Snap-on backed NHRA Funny Car legend found his way back to the top this weekend with a big win tha…
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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 400“DOES A BEAR SH*T IN THE WOODS?”YEAH & TRAVIS & TOMMY SENT EVERYBODY'S SH*T PACKING.Four hundred episodes.From a duct-taped cell phone to one of the baddest drag racing shows in the world, we’ve come a long way. So for this milestone moment, we brought the heat.Lyle Barnett slides in as co-host this week and we’re div…
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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 399“QUEEN OF INDY, KINGS OF THE BULLET”SHE HIT 50 WINS.HE TOOK HOME PRO MOD GOLD.AND A PROMOTER WHO STARTED A MOVEMENT IS HERE TO TELL THE TALE.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re celebrating drag racing greatness on every level.First up, the Queen of Pro Stock, Erica Enders, joins us after her massive win at the NHRA …
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Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster to take a deep dive into the Countdown, the favorites, the dark horses, and how the match can and should play out in Reading, PA this weekend. There's breaking news during the show, there's a hint at more big news coming this we…
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On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, Indy Top Fuel winner Justin Ashley and Indy Top Fuel runner up and regular season champion Tony Stewart join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their respective races. Their Top Fuel final on Monday afternoon was an absolute instant classic and one that will be talked about for the ag…
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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 398“INDY MODE & BULLET TIME”IT’S LABOR DAY WEEKEND, BABYAND THAT MEANS ONE THINGDRAG RACING. WALL TO WALL. NONSTOP.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re settin’ the stage for the two most chaotic, beloved, and adrenaline-soaked events of the season, the U.S. Nationals and the Yellow Bullet Nationals.We’re talkin’ about T…
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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 397“PRO MODS, PIT VIBES & LITTLE GANGSTAS”THIS WEEK… WE’RE STACKED.We’ve got champions. We’ve got chaos.We’ve even got a co-host with a headset and a hot take ready to fly.First up, we’re tag-teaming this thing. With Mike out on a secret mission, Courtney Enders from FloRacing and NHRA.tv is joining the guys. You’ve seen…
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A new tower, testing mishaps, countdown controversy, teams that are fast when it's cold and teams that are cold when it's fast, this episode has it all. Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to talk about all aspects of the 2025 Cornwell Quality Tools US Nationals and it's a banger of a chat. From the interesting situation of Brayd…
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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 396“NITROUS LEGENDS & QUARTER-MILE MANIA”IF YOU LIKE NITROUS POWER, BIG PERSONALITIES, AND TRACKS THAT ARE RAISING THE BAR,YOU’RE IN FOR A GOOD ONE.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re catchin’ up with one of the baddest nitrous racers on the planet, Jim Halsey. He’s a man of few words and fast passes. A nitrous OG who …
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On this Top Fuel centric episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast presented by Speedmaster, all-time great crew chief Alan Johnson and NHRA rookie Top Fuel driver Kyle Satenstein join host Brian Lohnes. The two guys are on wildly different ends of their Top Fuel lives but both bring fascinating perspective to the conversation. For Alan Johnson the conve…
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On this high energy episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, the guys are together again and the fur flies. Tony Pedregon, Kevin McKenna and Brian Lohnes join in a very lively discussion that covers the last couple of races and looks at Brainerd as a significant hinge point for many teams trying to sort out their either dimming or fading…
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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 395“PDRA, FAMILY FEUDS & BOOSTED GLORY”THE PDRA SHOWED OUT THIS WEEKEND.BIG CROWDS. BIG WINS. FAMILY PRIDE ON THE LINE.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re hittin’ the eighth-mile scene with a couple of certified bad asses, who just cashed in at one of the wildest PDRA races of the season.Up first, Randy Weatherford, wh…
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On this Funny Car edition of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Dan Wilkerson and Ron Capps to discuss the stories of their respective seasons and where they are headed on the back stretch of 2025. Wilkerson documents the battle he has faced in recent weeks with engine explosions, broken parts, and tight…
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The Wes Buck Show – Episode 394: Million Dollar Moves EditionAlright y’all, Episode 394 of The Wes Buck Show is comin’ in HOT, and we’re talkin’ big money, bold moves, and the future of drag racing.First up, Victor Alvarez joins us to break down the Elite Motorsports Million, a brand new, high-stakes initiative that’s got the entire drag racing wor…
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BIG WINS, BIG NAMES & GRUDGE BOWL AFTERSHOCKS!We’re back with another banger on The Wes Buck Show!Up first: Jimmy Taylor - DI Winter Series Pro Mod standout and fresh off a six-figure win at the inaugural Grudge Bowl presented by Team Boddie. We’re talkin’ big money, no-time pressure, and what’s next as he gears up for a Florida takeover this winte…
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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 392“FRIENDS, FINISH LINES & GRUDGE BOWL GRIT”YOU LIKE BIG WINS, BIG PERSONALITIES, AND REAL STREET VIBES?WE GOT YOU.We’re kickin’ things off this week with a straight-up feel-good win in Pro Stock as Cory “The Caveman” Reed joins us, fresh off his massive NHRA W at Summit Motorsports Park. And riding shotgun? His longtim…
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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 391“THE NO PREP KINGS & PRO MOD THINGS EDITION”SOME PEOPLE TALK ABOUT BEING HOT.THIS WEEK’S GUESTS?THEY’RE PROVING IT.We’re firing on all cylinders this week on The Wes Buck Show with two heavy hitters from two very different corners of the drag racing universe.First up, Scott Taylor, No Prep Kings star, is joining us fr…
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On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, Richard Gadson and Greg Stanfield join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their awesome victories at the NHRA Denso Sonoma Nationals last weekend. Both guys have been in peak form for several races and both had to really bushwack their way to the winner's circle. For Richard Gadson a …
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On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes takes you though an incredible weekend in Seattle that not only challenged teams and drivers but also challenged the record books. Conditions that were ideal for traction and horsepower delivered the fastest speed in Top Fuel history, multiple track records, and more. The…
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On this monoogue style episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes takes you through a load of information to set up not only the Muckleshoot NHRA Northwest Nationals but also the teams who are in best contention for the first NHRA regular season championship bonuses in history. Diving into the statistics that driv…
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On this revealing episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Thomas Prock and Joey Gladstone join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the victories they scored with their teams at the Summit Racing Equipment Nationals. Both guys have interesting stories and behind the scenes info that will keep you locked in. Joey Gladstone is up first…
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On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Chris King, the Chicago firefighter who has battled his way into the NHRA Funny Car ranks and will attempt to qualify with 20 other drivers in Norwalk. The conversation with King starts off with the wild story of him having to act to save his neighbor…
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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 390“THE YOUNG GUN EDITION”WHEN YOUR LAST NAME IS TUTTEROW, YOU DON’T TIPTOE INTO THE SPORT,YOU COME IN SWINGIN’.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re joined by the one and only Ty Tutterow, a second-generation standout who’s not just carrying on the legacy…he’s building his own.From big power to big expectations, Ty’s be…
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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 388“THE WTF BUCK FLYING CORVETTE SHOW”SOME WEEKS IT’S HORSEPOWER.SOME WEEKS IT’S HEAD GAMES.THIS WEEK? WE’RE TALKIN’ FLIGHT PLANS.Welcome to The WTF Buck Flying Corvette Show, where things went airborne, Pro Mods went rounds, and racers reminded the world why this is the baddest motorsport on the planet.First up, Jeff Ru…
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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 389“THE 1,000 CLUB EDITION”THIS WEEK, WE’RE CELEBRATING LEGENDS AND CHASING MILESTONES.First up, Greg Anderson joins us after clinching his 110th Pro Stock victory and becoming only the second driver in NHRA history to achieve 1,000 round wins, joining the ranks of the great John Force . We’ll dive into his recent win at…
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On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to talk about all the big stories coming out of Bristol and coming into the American Rebel Light NHRA Virginia Nationals this weekend. The boys really deep dive into the Mission Foods classes and the conversation has more than …
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On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Ron Capps Motorsports crew chief Dean Antonelli and Vance and Hines lead wrench Andrew Hines join the show to discuss the wild action at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Antonelli, Hines, and their teams were the masters of the most difficult racing conditions of the 2…
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On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, JR Todd joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about his big victory in Epping, New Hampshire and how it all came together. The conversation with Todd follows a recap of the action from the New England Nationals which was historic by any measure. Also included in this episode is a look fo…
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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 387 “PINKS 2.0, CHAMPS & THE KINGS OF THE SOUTH” WE’VE GOT A STACKED LINEUP THIS WEEK ON THE WES BUCK SHOW, SO STRAP IN—THIS ONE MOVES FAST. Kicking things off, we’ve got Bruno Massel and Brian Bossone joining the show to launch something brand new: POWERtube TV. That’s right, POWERtube, all caps where it counts. The guy…
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On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Kevin McKenna of National Dragster and Tony Pedregon of the NHRAonFOX join Brian Lohnes to talk about the excitement of Chicago and how that will translate into the action at New England Dragway in Epping, New Hampshire this weekend. The New England Nationals are always a unique event each…
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