Best Brian Lohnes Podcasts (2025)

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The History of Hydrazine In Drag Racing: The Liquid Boogey Man Explored 57:26

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This is the in-depth history of Hydrazine in the sport of Drag Racing. It is one of the most mythic, misunderstood, and undocumented stories of the sport's past. In this video we'll explore the origins of hydrazine, how it found its way into cars, how it enhances nitromethane and all of its associated dangers. Hydrazine was by far the most dangerou…

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7.41 A Vegas Recap, SEMA News, and The Insiders Talk In-N-Out Finals 49:14

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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 WBS | Ep. 407 | Keith Haney, Jimmy Taylor, Barrett Green & Michael Hollis 1:57:20

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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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A History Of Nitromethane The Greatest Race Fuel On Earth: Part 1 - 1872-1960 1:09:25

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Nitromethane is the world's most powerful racing fuel but it's history and how it came to be may actually be more fascinating than its chemistry. Nitromethane was first made in a laboratory in Germany back in 1872 and as you'll find out, it's history goes far beyond the race track. In this multiple part series we'll explore the origins of nitrometh…

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7.40 Talking Championship Battles With Tony Pedregon and The Future With Josh Hart 1:09:40

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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 | Ep. 406 | Richard Freeman, Mike Finnegan, & Chase Lautenbach 1:57:34

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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 | Ep. 405 | Travis Harvey, Ken Quartuccio, & Jason Terrell! 1:37:19

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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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7.39 Richard Freeman Talks Top Fuel, Sponsors, More - Spencer Hyde on Being A Funny Car Rookie 1:06:26

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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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War Wagon: The Story of The WWI Liberty Truck 25:29

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While the Liberty V-12 airplane engine of WWI is widely celebrated, there was another Liberty machine that has been all but forgotten. The WWI Liberty truck was designed and manufactured in great haste for an American Army that had all but forgotten to modernize itself before The Great War began. After chasing Pancho Villa around Mexico with a rag-…

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7.38 Brittany Force and Eddie Krawiec Talk Titles, The Future, and Legacies of Speed 1:04:45

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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 | Ep. 404 | Shawn Reed, Derek Menholt, & Raul Torres! 1:43:11

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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 | Ep. 403 | Christie Meyer, Joey Martin, John DeFlorian, & Justin Swanstrom! 2:26:28

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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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7.26 Seattle, Stats, and Setting Regular Season Championship Expectations 51:24

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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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The 313mph Backyard Hot Rod: The Story of Art Arfons' 2,500hp Anteater 37:30

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The history of land speed racing is marked by some of the most innovative, interesting, and oddball vehicles ever made. One of them belonged to Art Arfons and was known as The Anteater. Using a turbocharged and supercharged 1,710ci Allison aircraft engine, it was Arfons' first dedicated Bonneville car. It ran more than 300mph and was actually used …

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Masters of Disaster: The Men Who Invented and Perfected Oil Well Firefighting 1:11:11

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This is the story of three men. Three men who through their own bravery, creative approach, and lifelong obsessions, created the industry of oil well fire fighting. Tex Thornton, Myron Kinley, and Red Adair all built up each other's knowledge and success to make scads of money while risking their lives on a daily basis to put out burning oil and ga…

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7.25 Winning Wrench Benders Tell All - Gladstone and Thomas Prock Talk Norwalk 54:15

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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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7.24 A Blazing Hot Richmond Recap, A Funny Car Fire Fighter, and Norwalk Looms 54:44

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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 | Ep. 390 | Ty Tutterow 1:31:29

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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 | Ep 388 | Kallee Mills, Jeff Rudolf, & Jason Hoard 1:58:18

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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…