Best Brian Lohnes Podcasts (2025)

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 398 | Brian Lohnes & More!!! 1:27:09

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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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Talking NHRA with Fox Sports/Car Guy Brian Lohnes and a review of the Mini Cooper S convertible 57:47

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In this episode we talk with one of those people who is living his dream. Brian Lohnes is a YouTuber, Podcaster, Blogger and lead NHRA booth broadcaster for Fox Sports. We also review the Mini Cooper S Convertible and talk with our listener family including Jim who drove over 60 miles to meet me at the Plymouth MA seaside festival. My radio family …

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Fastest Car In The World: The 1906 Stanley Steamer Rocket - A Canoe Bodied Record Smasher 44:41

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This is the story of the fastest car in the world in 1906. The first car to exceed 120mph and a machine that destroyed the most decorated field of automotive competition ever assembled to that point in history...and it ran on steam. The accomplishments of this short lived racing marvel are huge in the history of the automobile. The speed record it …

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The Novi V8: A History of the Indy 500s Star-Crossed Horsepower Monster 51:34

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The famed Novi V8 is one of the most storied engine in American motorsports history and also one of the most star-crossed. Massively power, innovative in its design and capable of making noise like no other engine in the history of the Speedway, it never won a race. But why? How does the most powerful engine for a two decade span not win...anything…

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Party Crashers: How Five Stock Bodied Cars On Nitro Changed Drag Racing Forever 42:05

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This is a story about how five cars with no proper competition class, all running on nitro, crashed the party at the 1965 NHRA US Nationals and changed drag racing forever. This is the story of early funny cars, their search for acceptance, the resistance they had to battle, and how creative owners and builders got in making sure they got the atten…

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EV conversions with Everatti and a review of the Hyundai Ionic 6 57:37

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In this episode we talk with Justin Lunny the founder and CEO of Everrati™ - Electric Classic Cars & Restomods | Electrifying Icons Plus a review of the very well done, Hyundai Ionic 6 long range.By johnfpaul

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7.33 The Finalists: Justin Ashley and Tony Stewart Talk Epic Indy Top Fuel Weekends 1:05:46

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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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Genesis GV 70 review, ICON T-10 review and a conversation with Jake Carvalho of Mastria Hyundai 57:46

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In this episode a great employee story with Jake Carvalho of the all-new Mastria Hyundai of Plymouth. We also review the very nice Genesis GV 70 3.5, and my impression of the Harbor Freight ICON T-10 scan tool.By johnfpaul

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Th WBS | Ep. 397 | Jimmy Dale, Michael Poland, Steve King, & Courtney Enders Co-Hosting! 2:06:08

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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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7.32 The Big Go Big Preview With The Insiders 1:01:41

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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 | Ep. 396 | Jim Halsey, Blake Housley Scott Higgs!! 1:41:03

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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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The Engine That Refused To Die: An Offenhauser History 1:11:19

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The Offenhauser four cylinder engine is one of the most incredible power plants in the history of American motorsports. It's basic design was conceived as a boat engine in the 1920s, making about 125hp. By the time it was all said and done, Offy engines raced into the 1980s and were making 10 times the power they were at first. The story of the Off…

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Designed to Dominate: The Ford DOHC V8 Story - An Indy 500 Legend 52:59

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Ford's foray into the Indy 500 in the 1960s is a motorsports story for the ages. In 1963 the company used a pushrod engine derived from their successful 260ci small block V8. After nearly winning the race with that effort, engineers were turned loose to build the ultimate version of the engine. What they designed was dual overhead camshaft, 255ci V…

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Blown Into Obscurity: The False Start of Centrifugal Superchargers in Drag Racing 15:46

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Today, centrifugal superchargers play a huge roll in the sport of drag racing. They are capable of making huge power efficiently and the technology built into them is of the highest orders of strength and precision. This is a far cry from the early 1960s when four guys, thousands of miles apart thought that drag racing needed a new boost option for…

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7.31 Alan Johnson and Kyle Satenstein Talk Top Fuel Championships and Debuts 53:33

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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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The Seaside Lemans with Matt Pita and a review of the Toyota Crown Signia 57:19

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In this episode we talk with car enthusiast Matt Pitta to talk about a truly great charity event on Cape Cod https://seasidelemans.org/By johnfpaul

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7.30 A Brash Brainerd Preview - The Insiders Dive Deep and Spit Fire! 1:02:02

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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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Bio Diesel with Steve Dodge Director of State Regulatory Affairs for Clean Fuels Alliance and a review of the Ford Explorer ST 1:00:40

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In this episode we talk about bio-diesel, where it is used and how it is cleaner than diesel of old. Fun fact, today's diesels have cleaner air coming out of the tail pipe than the air going in. The pretty awesome Ford Explorer ST and talk with our listener familyBy johnfpaul

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 395 | Randy Weatherford, Amber Franklin-Denton, & More!! 1:38:48

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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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7.29 Wilkerson and Capps on Funny Car Battles, Trials, and Success in 2025 57:23

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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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Review of the Lexus LC500 convertible. Review of the Lacorsa Grand Prix Board Game and more 57:55

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In this episode we talk with intern/producer Paul Pesa about the Lacorsa Grand Prix Board Game, review the wickedly good Lexus LC500 and try out the Innova powered test probe.By johnfpaul

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 394 | Richard Freeman, Victor Alvarez, & Dylan Winefsky! 1:42:49

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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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The Wes Buck Show | Ep.393 | Jimmy Taylor, Chris Mattingly & More! 1:48:15

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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 WBS | Ep. 392 | Cory Reed, Joey Gladstone, & Jay Boddie!! 1:40:57

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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 | Ep. 391 | Scott Taylor & Mark Savage!!! 2:20:36

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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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7.28 Gears, Guts, and Heart: Gadson and Stanfield Talk Sonoma Wins 54:53

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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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Slate Auto all you need to know and a review of the Hyundai Kona 57:51

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In this episode we talk with Jeff Jablanski of Slate Auto. Slate is a simple electric pickup truck that can change into whatever you need it to be – even an SUV. Made in the USA at a price that looks actually affordable. We review a Hyundai Kona and learn that Chardonay is white wine not red.By johnfpaul

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7.27 A Smashing Seattle Leads to a Potentially Speedy Sonoma 49:42

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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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Don't buy it build it. Kit cars with Mark Smith of https://www.smythkitcars.com. Bronco Sport review 57:21

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In this episode we talk with Mark Smith president of Smyth Kit Cars, where you can build your own UTE from a VW Beetle, Dodge Charger and Golf. Plus check out their new teardrop trailer kit. The trailer looks perfect for "drag and drive" events. We also review the Ford Bronco Sport and discuss oil consumption with Captain Keith on his Denali with t…