Best Brian Lohnes Podcasts (2025)

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7.37 Talkin' Texas, Stampedes, and Speed With Tony Pedregon and Christie Meyer Johnson 1:02:47

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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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500mph Failure: The Incredible Wingfoot Express 2 and A History of Rocket Cars 1928-1965 33:55

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Coventry Climax: The Forklift Company That Dominated F1 - A History 50:15

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Infiniti QX review and questions from our listener family 58:09

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In this episode we talked about the First Brands bankruptcy, reviewed the ultra luxury Infiniti QX80 and told a story or two.By johnfpaul

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7.36 A Serious St Louis Sit Down With Ida Zetterstrom and Mike Knudsen 1:02:24

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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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Ford F-150 Tremor review and for something completely different a Kaabo e-Scooter review 58:34

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In this episode (where we had some phone issues) we answered questions from the mail bag, reviewed the Ford Tremor version of the F-150 and also reviewed the Kaabo e-Scooter. Also celebrated with my co-workers the AAA Northeast Employee Service Awards and talked about the AAA Battery Service Provider Conference.…

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 402 | Ned Dunphy, Billy Banaka, & Mike Galimi!! 1:51:39

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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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7.35 A Countdown Catchup With The Insiders 57:47

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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 | Ep. 401 | Cruz Pedregon, Jeff Thomas, & Jennifer Folk! 1:47:29

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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 | EP. 400 | Travis Harvey, Tommy Youmans, & Lyle Barnett!! 1:37:19

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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 business of auto body shops and a review of the Genesis G80 57:37

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In this episode we talk with Mark Bendlock of AAA Approved Auto Shine Auto Body We also review the very nice Genesis G80 and give away a AAA membership to a lucky listener from NHBy johnfpaul

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Chatting with the Humble Mechanic, Charles Sanville & a review of the Toyota Grand Highlander 57:36

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We spent some time with a fascinating guy, Charles Sanville who has the YouTube channel the @humblemechanic. We learn how he got where he is, what he thinks of the industry, and you don't need to be in dept to the tool truck. Plus we review the Toyota Grand Highlander, and answer so reader/listener questions.…

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 399 | Erica Enders, Steve King, and Monty Mikho 2:01:05

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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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7.34 The Insiders Go Deep on The Countdown, Reading, and More 55:41

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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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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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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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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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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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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