Best Supermodified Podcasts (2025)

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Inside Groove 171 - Remembering Lenny, McVetta Kind Of Day 1:14:48

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Inside Groove #171 - Remembering Lenny, McVetta Kind Of Day Guest: 2025 ISMA/MSS Supermodified Tour Champion Mike McVetta This show starts once again on a somber note, as host Tom Baker celebrates the life of long-time Oswego Speedway supporter Lenny Lagoe, who passed away just before Classic at the age of 70. A long-time crew member on several tea…

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09 10 27 - Inside Groove 170 - It was a truly "Classic" Weekend 1:59:17

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Inside Groove #169 - Classic Preview, Jody London The 69th running of the Budweiser Classic Weekend at the Oswego Speedway is over, and Groove host Tom Baker has a full breakdown of each day, each race, and some of the "sidebar" stories from throughout the weekend. Thank you to our sponsors - please support them! www.tracktune.live www.auditorydefe…

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08 28 25 Inside Groove 169 - Classic Preview, Jody London 1:49:28

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Inside Groove #169 - Classic Preview, Jody London This week's upbeat Inside Groove Show is all about the Oswego Speedway! The 69th Annual Budweiser Classic Weekend is upon us, and Tom Baker breaks it all down, talks about who we should expect to compete in the three supermodified divisions, and tells us who he thinks is going to win those three eve…

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08 15 25 - Inside Groove 168 - Honoring Mark, Voting For Brian 2:20:54

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Inside Groove #168 - Honoring Mark, Voting For Brian, Championship Preview, Max Is Back This week's lengthy Inside Groove Show begins with some news about a former Oswego Speedway supermodified race winner returning to Central New York's Motorsports Scene as Max McLaughlin straps back into a dirt modified. Then host Tom Baker honors one of the most…

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08 08 25 Inside Groove 167 - And Then There Were Two 1:16:28

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Inside Groove #167 - And Then There Were Two! This week's Inside Groove is all about the final two regular-season shows at the Oswego Speedway. Host Tom Baker breaks down all three Supermodified divisions from current point standings to what to expect this weekend in the "Mr." races (including the $10k to win Mr. Supermodified event), reviews last …

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08 01 25 - Inside Groove 166 - Bicycles, Hy-Miler and Prayers 2:08:33

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🎙️ Inside Groove #166: Bicycles, Hy-Miler & Prayers Guests: Jeff Abold • Dave Shullick Jr. Hosted by: Tom Baker Presented by: TrackTune.Live | AuditoryDefense.com | J&S Paving | FHS Oil | Radical Race Gear In this powerful and wide-ranging edition of Inside Groove, host Tom Baker takes us through a show filled with heart, horsepower, and hope. 🔶 Th…

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07 26 25 Inside Groove 165 - Jim Schefcick Goes Home, Larry Trenca Hits The Road 1:45:23

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Inside Groove 165 - Jim Schefcick Goes Home, Larry Trenca Hits The Road In this heartfelt episode of The Groove, host Tom Baker opens the show by paying tribute to Jim Schefcick, whose passion for Oswego Speedway and supermodified racing led him to Osetek Racing, where he handled PR and marketing. Schefcick went home to heaven after a courageous 15…

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07 18 25 Inside Groove 164 Mike McVetta, Oswego and ISMA Recaps 1:50:29

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Inside Groove 164 - Mike McVetta, Oswego/ISMA Recaps In this jam-packed episode of the Inside Groove Short Track Show, Host Tom Baker welcomes ISMA/MSS Great Lakes Classic Winner Mike McVetta, who talks about his season, his big win at Berlin Raceway, and offers some thoughts on the future of supermodified racing. Baker also recaps the latest Osweg…

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07 12 25 - The Heart of Supermodified Racing, Mike Bruce 1:12:36

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Keywords racing, Oswego Speedway, interviews, Mike Bruce, Sawyer Stout, Dave Shullick, Jr., Kyle Perry, health challenges, competition, supermodified, 350 division, July 4th race, motorsport Summary In this episode of the Inside Groove Show, host Tom Baker discusses recent racing events at the Oswego Speedway, including insights on competitors and …

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09 06 25 Inside Groove 162 - Robbie Wirth, Family Is More Than Blood 1:33:06

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summary In this episode of the Inside Groove Show, host Tom Baker discusses various topics related to racing, including an interview with Robbie Worth, reflections on family in the racing community, and a new children's book titled 'Icebreakers.' He also recaps recent races, shares updates on his television show, and emphasizes the importance of fa…

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Inside Groove Podcast - Animal Andy Returns 1:06:18

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In this episode of the Inside Groove Show, host Tom Baker discusses the vibrant state of short track racing, highlighting the return of notable tracks and drivers, including "Animal" Andy Jodway's comeback after nearly 30 years, which happens this weekend in the SBS (Small Block Supermodified) division at the Oswego Speedway. The conversation delve…

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04 26 25 Inside Groove 160 - SBS Rookie Mackenzie Coleman, Ed Cloce Encore 1:55:25

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Welcome to Episode 160 of the Inside Groove Show, the nation's premier Supermodified and short-track racing podcast hosted by Tom Baker and produced by Steering Wheel Nation. We have a delightful story this week as Mackenzie Coleman joins the show. For 13 years, Mackenzie was a trophy queen at Oswego Speedway. Her older brother raced for a short ti…

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04 18 25 Inside Groove 159 - Bob Andrews - I Never Had Much Money I Just Loved Racing 2:48:50

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Welcome to Episode 159 of the Inside Groove Show, the nation's premier Supermodified and short-track racing podcast hosted by Tom Baker and produced by Steering Wheel Nation. In this episode, long-time Central New York race driver, builder and fan Bob Andrews reflects on his racing career, which spans both dirt and asphalt, and shares his thoughts …

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04 07 25 Inside Groove Podcast 158 - Kemp Dates Encore, 1975 Port City Rewind 2:23:46

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Welcome to Episode 158 of the Inside Groove Show, the nation's premier Supermodified and short-track racing podcast hosted by Tom Baker and produced by Steering Wheel Nation. In this episode, we go back to 2019 for an encore presentation of the interview Tom did with 1977 Oswego Speedway Track Champion Kempton Dates, and then go back even further t…

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03 31 25 Inside Groove 157 - Noah Ratcliff Talks About Doing The Double 1:57:53

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Welcome to Episode 157 of the Inside Groove Show, the nation's premier Supermodified and short-track racing podcast hosted by Tom Baker and produced by Steering Wheel Nation. In this episode, Tom talks with popular SBS and 350 Supermodified racer Noah Ratcliff about his recent announcement that he will be competing full-time in both divisions at th…

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03 17 25 Inside Groove 156 - North Country Dirt Tracker Jackson Gill 1:35:41

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Welcome to Episode 156 of the Inside Groove Show, the nation's premier Supermodified and short-track racing podcast hosted by Tom Baker and produced by Steering Wheel Nation. In this episode, rising North Country (NY) dirt track racer Jackson Gill is the featured guest. Tom also talks about the Oswego Speedway booth at the recent motorsports trade …

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03 04 25 IG SPOTLIGHT - Big Block Modified Racer Jackson Gill 30:49

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In this episode of Inside Groove Spotlight, host Tom Baker interviews Jackson Gill, a talented big block modified driver from Alexandria Bay, New York. Jackson shares insights into his family's rich racing heritage, his early experiences in go-karts, and the transition to bigger cars. He discusses his successes in karting, the challenges of racing …

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03 05 25 Inside Groove 155 Jody London, 1975 Season Preview 2:07:41

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Welcome to Episode 155 of the Inside Groove Show, the nation's premier Supermodified and short-track racing podcast hosted by Tom Baker and produced by Steering Wheel Nation. Hard-working race promoter Jody London, one of Tom's favorite guests, returns to the show to talk about his expanded Oswego Speedway Super Stock schedule for 2025, with three …

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01 29 25 Inside Groove 154 - Josh Sokolic Talks Supers 1:54:36

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Welcome to Episode 154 of the Inside Groove Show, the nation's premier Supermodified and short-track racing podcast hosted by Tom Baker and produced by Steering Wheel Nation. The first show of 2025 kicks off with a bang, as Josh Sokolic, a Northeast short-track racer rising quickly in popularity, joins the show to talk about his new big block super…

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11-03-24 Inside Groove 153 - Whelen Steps Up Mod Tour, Mike Bruce, Carolina Preview 1:20:18

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Welcome to Episode 153 of the Inside Groove Show, the nation's premier Supermodified and short-track racing podcast hosted by Tom Baker and produced by Steering Wheel Nation. This episode kicks off the expanded short-track coverage with Tom talking about the huge announcement that NASCAR and Whelen Engineering have increased the total championship …

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10 20 24 Inside Groove 152 - Carolina Classic Preview, Andy Cryan 2:02:45

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Welcome to Episode 152 of the Inside Groove Show, the nation's premier Supermodified and short track podcast hosted by Tom Baker and produced by Steering Wheel Nation. This episode begins a new era of expanded short-track coverage for the show, but the supermodifieds are still the headline attraction. Baker provides a preview of the upcoming ISMA M…

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08-28-24 Inside Groove 151 Oh, Canada! - The Classic Week Kickoff 2:34:42

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Welcome to Episode 151 of the Inside Groove Show, the nation's premier Supermodified and Northeast short track podcast hosted by Tom Baker and produced by Steering Wheel Nation. This special kickoff show for the 68th Budweiser International Classic Weekend at Oswego Speedway features over two hours of content that first takes you back 50 years to t…

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08 24 24 Inside Groove 150 - Classic Weekend Preview With Jody London 1:35:01

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Welcome to Episode 150 of the Inside Groove Show, the nation's premier Supermodified and Northeast short track podcast hosted by Tom Baker and produced by Steering Wheel Nation. With the Budweiser International Classic Weekend just around the corner, host Tom Baker invites Jody London to talk up the Dave London Memorial, the NYS Compact Classic, an…

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08 16 24 Inside Groove 149 - Remembering The Mow For Dough - Larry Trenca 2:23:26

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Welcome to Episode 149 of the Inside Groove Show, the nation's premier Supermodified and Northeast short track podcast hosted by Tom Baker and produced by Steering Wheel Nation. For 8 years the "Mow For Dough" was a part of Oswego Speedway's Budweiser International Classic Week. A lawn mower race that started with an off-handed comment and turned i…

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07 15 24 Inside Groove 148 - Hollywood Moment: Andrew Schartner and Talen Hawksby 1:54:32

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Welcome to Episode 148 of the Inside Groove Show, the nation's premier Supermodified and Northeast short track podcast hosted by Tom Baker and produced by Steering Wheel Nation. This show is very special, with featured guest Andrew Schartner sharing the emotion and thought processes behind his final drive in the No. 18 SBS car he and his father, Ka…

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06 27 24 Inside Groove 147 - The Racing Is Back So Far - Jeff Abold 1:34:04

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Welcome to Episode 147 of the Inside Groove Show, the nation's premier Supermodified and Northeast short track podcast hosted by Tom Baker and produced by Steering Wheel Nation. This week's featured guest is Jeff Abold, the most recent feature winner at the Oswego Speedway. Don't miss the insights and opinions in this fast-paced episode of the Insi…

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06 13 24 Inside Groove 146 - Super Crown Nationals Preview With Randy Maggio 1:11:13

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Welcome to Episode 146 of the Inside Groove Show, the nation's premier Supermodified and Northeast short track podcast hosted by Tom Baker and produced by Steering Wheel Nation. This week's show features promoter Randy Maggio from Lorain Raceway Park talking about this weekend's ISMA/MSS Super Crown Nationals, and Tom recapping the first few shows …

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05 24 24 - Inside Groove 145 Double Duty For Double Deuce 1:40:32

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Welcome to Episode 145 of the Inside Groove Show, the nation's premier Supermodified and Northeast short track podcast hosted by Tom Baker and produced by Steering Wheel Nation. This week's show features "Double Deuce" Mike Bruce talking about doing "double duty" in 2024 - taking on both the Big Block Supermodifieds and the 350 Supermodified class …

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Inside Groove Show Bonus - Against All Odds - Joe Gosek Makes The Indy 500! 46:13

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Inside Groove Show - Host Tom Baker Bonus Episode: Against All Odds - Joe Gosek Makes The Indy 500 There are a handful of races in the world that are considered to be iconic. The 24 Hours of Lemans. The Rolex 24 at Daytona. The Daytona 500. The Bathurst 1000. The Indy 500. Of all of those, only one is considered "The Greatest Spectacle In Racing". …

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05 07 24 Inside Groove 144 - Mike Netishen, AJ Lesiecki 2:20:50

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Welcome to Episode 144 of the Inside Groove Show, the nation's premier Supermodified and Northeast short track podcast hosted by Tom Baker and produced by Steering Wheel Nation. This week's show gets in-depth about some recent supermodified news, as New England racer Mike Netishen talks about his decision to purchase a big block supermodified to go…

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04 16 24 Inside Groove 143 - SBS Racer Jesse Bearup, Gary Allbritain Encore 2:28:59

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Welcome to Episode 143 of the Inside Groove Show, the nation's premier Supermodified and Northeast short track podcast hosted by Tom Baker and produced by Steering Wheel Nation. Small Block Supermodified (SBS) racer Jesse Bearup is this week's featured guest on an episode that runs over two hours. Bearup talks about his background, and his career o…

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04 03 24 Inside Groove 142 - Jr. Farrelly, Remembering Karl Schartner 1:18:50

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Inside Groove Supermodified Podcast Episode 141- Hello to a new friend, goodbye to an old friend Guest: Supermodified rookie Jr. Farrelly Welcome to Episode 142 of the Inside Groove Show, the nation's premier Supermodified and Northeast short track podcast hosted by Tom Baker and produced by Steering Wheel Nation. This episode is a bit of a roller …

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03 15 24 - Inside Groove 141 Jeff Carson - Programs, Popcorn and Cars 2:08:54

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Inside Groove Supermodified Podcast Episode 141- People Would Line Up To Buy The Program Guest: Car owner Jeff Carson, whose family has been integral to the Oswego Speedway for decades Welcome to Episode 141 of the Inside Groove Show, the nation's premier Supermodified podcast hosted by Tom Baker and produced by Steering Wheel Nation. In this episo…

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02 29 24 Inside Groove 140 - TQ's, Tires and Twins 2:19:14

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Inside Groove Supermodified Podcast Episode 140- TQ's, Tires and Twins Guest: Mighty TQ Midget Promoter Jimmy Smith Episode 140 of the nation's only Supermodified podcast introduces Jimmy Smith, promoter of the Mighty TQ Midget racing organization to the show's audience, and ushers in ongoing coverage of the cars known as "mini-supers". Learn about…

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01 22 24 Inside Groove Podcast 139 - Brian Coerse, Supers Back In The Carolinas 2:11:45

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Inside Groove Supermodified Podcast Episode 139- Brian Coerse, Supers Back In Carolina Episode 139 of the nation's only Supermodified podcast features former Oswego Speedway racer and crew member Brian Coerse, who tells his fascinating story of how hard work and resourcefulness allowed him to live his dream of racing a supermodified for long-time c…

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12 15 23 Inside Groove 138 - Dave Danzer Returns, Super Opportunities 1:18:51

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Inside Groove Supermodified Podcast Episode 138 - Open Wheel Showdown supermodified winner Dave Danzer returns It took over two years to get top supermodified racer Dave Danzer on the 'Groove. His exceptional last few months that featured wins in the 2023 Budweiser International Classic at Oswego Speedway and now his recent win in the Open Wheel Sh…

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11 30 23 Inside Groove Podcast 137 - Showdown Preview II, Remembering Norris 1:21:30

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Inside Groove Supermodified Podcast Episode 137 - SpeedTour's Mark Pasquale, Remembering Norris McDonald Guests: Mark Pasquale Episode 137 starts with a heartfelt tribute to world class motorsports journalist Norris McDonald, who passed away this week at the age of 81. McDonald was the editor of the Wheels section of the Toronto Star, but he was al…

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11 18 23 Inside Groove Podcast 136 - Open Wheel Showdown Preview 2:16:09

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Inside Groove Supermodified Podcast Episode 136 - Open Wheel Showdown Preview Guests: Davey Hamilton Jr., Dave Danzer Episode 136 once again clocked in just over two hours, focused mostly on the upcoming Open Wheel Showdown at Las Vegas Motor Speedway's "Bullring" the weekend after Thanksgiving. Host Tom Baker is joined by two special guests for th…

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11 10 23 Inside Groove 135 - Battle Hymn Of The 350 Republic 2:07:50

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Episode 135 - Battle Hymn Of The 350 Republic Sit down, strap in and stay awhile. Episode 135 clocked in just over two hours filled with lively discussion about everything from the 2024 Oswego Speedway schedule to some real talk about the state of both the 350 super and big block divisions. Camden Proud joins us from Norway to talk all things Osweg…

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10 28 23 Inside Groove Podcast 134 - Saucy Talk and London Lookback 1:59:11

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Episode 134 - Saucy Talk and London Lookback This episode is a saucy one. "Wiggidy" Wayne Handzlik, founder of Wiggidy Wayne Sauces talks about the various flavors and how to spice up your race weekend BBQ's. Jody London takes us back to Budweiser Classic Weekend 68 to talk about his three events - the Dave London Memorial Super Stock Classic and t…

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10 21 23 - Inside Groove Podcast 133: They Dared Me To Do It 1:40:24

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Episode 133 - "They Dared Me To Do It" Over 40 years ago, Joe Hawksby was an Oswego Speedway fan sitting in the stands. He was also a lineman for the power company, working alongside other race fans. He mentioned that he thought he could race better than some of the drivers he was watching in the stands. "The Colonel" joins host Tom Baker to talk a…

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10-15-23 Inside Groove 132 New England Racing Recap, Oswego Banquet 1:41:04

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Episode 132 - New England Racing Recap, Oswego Banquet with Camden Proud Oswego Speedway PR Coordinator Camden Proud drops in this week to talk with host Tom Baker about the season-ending shows in New England and the Oswego Banquet. Coverage of the final two NESS Shows at Thunder Road and Thompson along with the 350 Supermodified show at Lee are am…

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10-6-23 Inside Groove Podcast 131 - Generations: Third-Gen racer Talon Hawksby 1:37:43

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Episode 131 - Generations: Third-Gen Racer Talon Hawksby Welcome to episode 131 of the Inside Groove Supermodified Podcast, brought to you by Steering Wheel Nation. Third-generation racer Talon Hawksby is the special guest on this week's episode. Host Tom Baker talks with Talon about his earliest Oswego memories, who his favorite drivers were growi…

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10 01 23 Inside Groove Podcast 130 - 4WD Controversy, Recaps of Lancaster and The 'Mills 1:51:42

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Episode 130 - Rewind: 4WD Controversy, Recaps: Evans Mills and Lancaster Welcome to episode 130 of the Inside Groove Supermodified Podcast, brought to you by Steering Wheel Nation. Host Tom Baker takes us back nearly 50 years to 1976, when the Oswego Speedway and those in supermodified racing were pondering whether or not to ban four wheel drive ca…

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09 23 23 Inside Groove 129 - Brendan Young: From Quads To Cars; Remembering Leona 1:38:46

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Episode 129 - Brendan Young: From Quads To Cars; Remembering Leona Shampine Barnett Welcome to episode 129 of the Inside Groove Supermodified Podcast, brought to you by Steering Wheel Nation. This week's episode starts off with host Tom Baker paying tribute to the late Leona Shampine Barnett, the "better half" behind supermodified legend Jimmy Sham…

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09 15 23 Inside Groove Podcast 128 - Bringing Back The Deuce 2:55:35

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Episode 128 - 2023 Classic Weekend Recap II - Bringing Back The Deuce, Breaking Down The Races Welcome to episode 128 of the Inside Groove Supermodified Podcast, brought to you by Steering Wheel Nation. The 67th Annual Budweiser Classic Weekend at the Oswego Speedway had lots of twists and turns, and host Tom Baker is joined by track PR coordinator…

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09-09-23 Inside Groove 127 - Danzer Wins the Classic, Gosek Talks Future 1:17:13

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2023 Classic Weekend Recap I - Danzer Classic Winnerview, Gosek Talks Future Welcome to episode 127 of the Inside Groove Supermodified Podcast, brought to you by Steering Wheel Nation. The 67th Annual Budweiser Classic Weekend at the Oswego Speedway had lots of twists and turns, and host Tom Baker begins unpacking all that went into the weekend wit…

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08 30 23 - Inside Groove 126 - 1973 Classic Rewind: Andrews Beats The Deuce 1:28:15

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Inside Groove Supermodified Podcast 126 - REWIND: 1973 Classic - Andrews Beats The Deuce Welcome to episode 126 of the Inside Groove Supermodified Podcast, brought to you by Steering Wheel Nation. This is a "classic" episode of The Groove Show, as host Tom Baker takes us back 50 years to relive the 1973 International Classic 200 at the famed Oswego…

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08 24 23 Inside Groove 125 - Dave Shullick Jr. Talks Championship, Classic 2:14:56

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Inside Groove Supermodified Podcast 125 - Dave Shullick, Jr. Talks Championship, Classic Welcome to episode 125 of the Inside Groove Supermodified Podcast, brought to you by Steering Wheel Nation. Show host Tom Baker talks with 2023 Oswego Speedway supermodified track champion Dave Shullick, Jr. Dave won the championship last weekend without having…

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08 18 23 Inside Groove 124 - Jeff Abold Wins The Triple Crown 2:16:34

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Inside Groove Supermodified Podcast 124 - Jeff Abold Wins Triple Crown Welcome to episode 124 of the Inside Groove Supermodified Podcast, brought to you by Steering Wheel Nation. Show host Tom Baker talks with Jeff Abold, who made supermodified history when he won the Sandusky Hi-Miler Classic recently, joining a handful of the best to ever strap i…