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Mike Spaulding – Casey’s General Store USMTS Modifieds / Dirt Knights 8-25-10

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Casey’s General Store USMTS Modified competitor and original Dirt Knight Mike Spaulding of Bemjidi, MN joined Dirt Cast to talk about getting back in his modified, his chassis change, the long road back to being on the track, starting his season at the beginning of the Hunt, getting comfortable in the car and new news on the Dirt Knights Reality television show to air on Versus. Spaulding drives the #17s DirtKnights.com Big Cock Chassis.

To keep up with Miek Spaulding visit his website at www.spaulding17s.com and for more info on the Dirt Knights television show visit www.dirtknights.com

Tyler Reddick – Lucas Oil Late Models 8-25-10

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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Rookie of the Year candidate Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA joined Dirt Cast to talk about his 2010 season, his second year on a national tour, his progress, being 14 years old, the difference between his year with the World of Outlaws and the Lucas Oil Series, racing in the big shows and his future plans. Reddick drives the #11 America’s Incredible Pizza, Broken Bow Records Rocket.

To keep up with Tyler Reddick visit his website at www.tylerreddick.com

Rusty Griffaw – UMP Modifieds 8-25-10

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:10:06 +0000

UMP Modified standout Rusty Griffaw of Festus, MO joined Dirt Cast to talk about his career, going back to modified racing, the difference in the late model and modified, being in contention for the national title, how this differs from other years, what winning the national title would mean to his team and how he will approach the remainder of the season. Griffaw drives the #16 Impressive Race Car.

Jared Landers – Late Models / Topless 100 / Modifieds 8-24-10

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Modified superstar turned late model driver Jared Landers of Batesville, AR joined Dirt Cast to talk about winning the Comp Cams Topless 100 his career first late model win, having it be a Crown Jewel, no place like home, the rain delay and how it affected the team, backing this win up with another win, being at the right place at the right time and the upcoming Modified Nationals at Tyler County Speedway. Landers drives the #777 Mark Martin Ford / KIA Warrior.

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Mark Noble – Modifieds / Minnesota Modified Hall of Fame

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:39:56 +0000

Modified superstar Mark Noble of Bloomington Praire, MN joined Dirt Cast to talk about his being inducted into the Minnesota Modified Hall of Fame, it being the inaugural class, what this means to him, racing today compared to when he started, his most memorable moment, his closest rival, the lack of rivals in racing today and how long he feels he will continue to race. Noble has piloted his #74 for years and now will be driving for several different owners.

Colt Mather – Casey’s General Store USMTS Modifieds 8-24-10

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:15:32 +0000

Casey’s General Store USMTS Modified competitor Colt Mather of Webster, IA joined Dirt Cast to talk about his career, racing a modified, the difference between a street stock and the modified, the hardest part of the transition, racing with the USMTS, being picked to carry Casey’s General Store sponsorship through the Hunt, his profession of farming, the balance between farming and racing and where he would like to see his car progress. Mather drives the # 8 Casey’s General Store, Snickers Skyrocket.

To keep up with Colt Mathers visit the series website at www.usmts.com

Kevin Stoa – IMCA Modifieds / Super Nationals 8-20-10

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:10:21 +0000

2-time Super Nationals winner Kevin Stoa of Alberta Lea, MN joined Dirt Cast to talk about his career, working for Chip Ganassi, what his time in NASCAR taught him, starting up his own engine building company KS Engineering, being in select company as a multi-time winner of the Super Nationals, how difficult the event can be, his first visit to the Super Nationals, getting back in teh seat of a modified, getting ready for this year’s Super Nationals, the youth movement and how the Harris Auto Racing deal came together. Stoa drives the #98 KS Engineering powered Harris.

Rick Corbin – Modifieds / Cincinnati Modified Championship 8-20-10

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:02:23 +0000

Former late model standout Rick Corbin of Independence, KY joined Dirt Cast to talk about his career, why he switched from late models to modifieds, how much he is enjoying the modified division, leading the Cincinnati Modified Championship points, what the series has done for modifieds in the area, his success at Florence, racing with his son and son-in-law and his mid-season change to a Bob Pierce chassis. Corbin drives the #9 JT’s Race Engines powered Pierce.

Tim Shaffer – All Star Sprint Cars / Knoxville Nationals 8-20-10

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2009 All Star Circuit of Champions Champion and current point leader Tim Shaffer of Aliquippa, PA joined Dirt Cast to talk about winning the 50th Annual Knoxville Nationals, what the win means to him, whether the win is any more special because of it being the 50th Anniversary, the 50 laps, his mindset during the event and his expectations for the remainder of the year. Shaffer drives the #83 Call/Holbrook J&J.

To keep up with Tim Shaffer visit www.timshaffer.com

Jimmy Owens – Lucas Oil Late Models / North South 100 8-19-10

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:40:34 +0000

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series star Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN joined Dirt Cast to talk about winning the North/South 100, his mindset during the weekend, the exciting finish, how this win affects his team, heading back to the Comp Cams Topless 100, how hard it is to defend a crown jewel, getting on a roll, being a part of the Brave the Shave program, leading the ApplianceZone.com points and what it would mean to win the $70,000 sponsorship. Owens drives the #20 Reese Monument Company Team Zero Bloomquist.

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To keep up with Jimmy Owens visit his website at www.jimmyowens20.com or visit the series website at www.lucasdirt.com. To vote for Jimmy Owens for the ApplianceZone.com sponsorship visit www.appliancezone.com and to donate to the Brave the Shave program visit www.ahead4acure.com

Tyler Iverson – IMCA Modifieds 8-19-10

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19 year old IMCA modified driver Tyler Iverson of Albion, NE joined Dirt Cast to talk about his career, racing a modified, his season, leading the points at Mid-Nebraska Speedway and Boone County Speedway, in the hunt for the national championship, seeing his name up there with formaer champions, concentrating on the two tracks with car count, where he would like to see his career progress and racing in this years Super Nationals. Iverson drives the #98T Kelly’s Heating and Air BMS.

Chad Kinder – Modifieds / Heritage Classic 101 8-19-10

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:03:14 +0000

2010 Heritage Classic 101 winner Chad Kinder of Newton, IL joined Dirt Cast to talk about his career, racing a modified, winning the Heritage Classic 101 at Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, the compitition, what he was thinking duing the event, choosing between the Harley Davidson motorcycle or the $10,000, where this win ranks in his career and his plans for the remainder of 2010. Kinder drives the #22 McLean Motors Shaw by Landers.

Steffen Snare – Wissota Late Models 8-19-10

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River Cities Speedway Wissota Late Model rookie Steffen Snare of Hallock, MN joined Dirt Cast to talk about his career, how he got started, his successful Street Stock career, running a late model, getting a win his fifth time in a late model, how he feels the season has gone, the most difficult part of the transition from street stock to late model, where he feels he needs to improve, shaaring the late model ride with his team owner and balancing work, family and racing. Snare drives the #71 Todd’s Electric Swartz Extreme.

Thanks to Leanne Truedson for the “Driver Request” interview suggestion.

Scott Bloomquist – Lucas Oil Late Models / USA Nationals 8-11-10

admin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:21:41 +0000

2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series champion and current point leader Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN joined Dirt Cast to talk about his fifth USA Nationals win at Cedar Lake Speedway, the strategy for the weekend, being there at the end, how demanding it was on himself and the rest of the field, the red flag penalty, his comments in victory lane, his engine program and his expections in the North / South 100 and the rest of the season. Bloomquist drives the #0 Miller Brothers Coal Team Zero Bloomquist.

To keep up with Scott Bloomquist visit his website at www.bloomquistracing.com or visit the series website at www.lucasdirt.com

Zack Vanderbeek – Casey’s General Store USMTS Modifieds 8-11-10

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Casey’s General Store USMTS Modified star Zack Vanderbeek of New Sharon, IA joined Dirt Cast to talk about his 2010 season, the upcoming The Hunt for the championship, the competition this year, what it will take to wint he title this year, the new no provisional rule during The Hunt, how it may affect the championship and what he feels the new Dirt Knights reality TV show is doing for the series and it’s competitors. Vanderbeek drives the #33z Casey’s General Store Skyrocket.

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To keep up with Zack Vanderbeek visit his website at www.zackvanderbeek.com or visit the series website at www.usmts.com

For more on the Dirt Knights reality TV show to air on Versus in January visit www.dirtknights.com

Shane Stewart – Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Cars 8-11-10

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2009 Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car Dirt Series presented by K&N Filters Champion Shane Stewart of Bixby, OK joined Dirt Cast to talk about his 2010 season, the difference between last year on the tour and this year, getting the Rockstar Energy sponsorship, how it has helped his team, still pinching pennies to race, winning his second Knoxville 360 Nationals, the 102 competitors, proud of how they won it, how difficult the trip to the Northwest was on the drivers and his expectations for the remainder of the year. Stewart drives the #57 Rockstar Energy Drink A.R.T.

To keep up with Shane Stewart visit his new website at www.shanestewart.com or visit the series website at www.ascsracing.com

Darren Miller – Late Models / Where Are They Now? 8-11-10

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In our latest “Where Are They Now?” segment we visit with late model driver Darren Miller of Chadwick, IL. Miller talks about life off the track, staying busy in the racing business, spending time with family, not regreting the decision, racing an IMCA car during the Deery Brothers Summer Series event at Knoxville and the possibilty of getting back in the drivers seat later this year. Miller was the 2008 North/South 100 winner and in 2009 had to close shop due to finances. Miller drove the #32D Victory Circle.

Kelly Shryock – Casey’s General Store USMTS Modifieds 8-10-10

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Nine-time and defending Casey’s General Store USMTS Modified Champion Kelly Shryock of Fertile, IA joined Dirt Cast to talk about his 2010 season, heading into the 2010 The Hunt with the point lead, how wide open the series is this year, how much more difficult it is to win on tour now, how the new no provisional rule may affect the championship and what winning a tenth championship would mean to him. Shryock drives the #3 B&L Satellite Rentals Skyrocket.

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To keep up with Kelly Shryock and his quest for a tenth championship visit the USMTS series website at www.usmts.com or his website at www.shryockracing.com

Chub Frank – World of Outlaws Late Models 8-10-10

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World of Outlaws Late Model star Chub Frank of Bear Lake, PA joined Dirt Cast to talk about his 2010 season, the frustration he has felt, getting his team back on a winning track, the USA Nationals, his mindset going into the feature, the attrition in the event, how difficult it was on the equipment and how he is going to approach the remainder of the season. Frank drives the #1* Sorbera Family Chiropractic, Corry Rubber, Hino Rocket.

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To keep up with Chub Frank visit www.chubfrank.com

Corey Dripps – Casey’s General Store USMTS Modifieds / Dirt Knights 8-6-10

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Casey’s General Store USMTS Modified competitor and Dirt Knights reality television show co-founder Corey Dripps of Waterloo, IA joined Dirt Cast to talk about his win at Cresco, getting on a roll, the upcoming The Hunt, how wide open the field seems this year, the number of competitive cars, how well the participants in the Dirt Knights show are doing and what he feels is going to happen during The Hunt. Dripps drives the #31 Farm Boy BBQ Sauce BC.

To keep up with Corey Dripps visit his website at www.coreydripps.com or visit the Dirt Knights website at www.dirtknights.com

Ricky Weiss – Wissota Late Models 8-6-10

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Current Wissota Late Model National point leader Ricky Weiss of St. Francois Xavier, Manitoba, Canada joined Dirt Cast to talk about his career, racing a late model, his schedule of racing, leading the Wissota national points, the pressure of leading the points, what it would mean to win the Championship, where he would like to see his career advance, possibility of going on teh road with a national tour and his plans for the rest of 2010. Weiss drives the #7 Derrick’s Sandblasting Victory Circle.

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To keep up with Ricky Weiss visit his website at www.weissracing7.com

Doug Esh – PA Posse / World of Outlaws Sprint Cars 8-6-10

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PA Posse sprint car ace Doug Esh of Lancaster, PA joined Dirt Cast to talk about his 2010 season, leaving the Trone Motorsports #39 team, being at the lowest point in his career, getting the chance to sub for Hall of Famer Jac Haudenschild in the #R19, gelling quickly with the team, getting a win at Lebanon Valley, being competitive in the races since, what he has learned from the experience, making the best of this opportunity and about how business the whole process has been. Eshhas been driving the #R19 Owens Corning Fiberglass Triple X.

To keep up with Doug Esh visit his website at www.dougesh.com

Jon Mitchell – Comp Cams MSRA Late Models 8-6-10

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Comp Cams MSRA Late Model competitor Jon Mitchell of Texarkana, TX joined Dirt Cast to talk about his 2009 season, his start to 2010, being in the championship hunt in MSRA action, how the accident at Malden Speedway affected him and his fellow competitors, racing both a late model and a modified, whether the double duty hurts his performance or helps, how building cars helps his program, where he sees himself in the future and the possiblity of doing more traveling with his racing. Mitchell drives the #5 W&W Timber GRT by Catman.

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To keep up with Jon Mitchell visit his website at www.jonmitchell5.com

Michael England – UMP Modifieds / American Modified Series 8-5-10

admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:56:07 +0000

Former late model star turned modified star Michael England of Glasgow, KY joined Dirt Cast to talk about his career, why he isn’t racing late models, losing his father, spending more time with his daughter, whether he has any regrets, racing the modified, the possibility of running for the UMP Modified National Championship in the future, racing on the American Modified Series, the competition and his future. Englans drives the #10.5 Team Wompus Cat Lightning.

To keep up with Michael England visit the American Modified Series website at www.americanmodifiedseries.com

Jack Sullivan – Late Models / Summer Nationals 8-5-10

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Late Model driver Jack Sullivan of Greenbrier, AR joined Dirt Cast to talk about his experience on the 2010 Summer Nationals Hell Tour, what he can take from the 30 days on the road, how it helps his team, getting two wins and being in contention for several others, the upcoming Norht / South 100 and Topless 100 weekends and his involvement in raising money for cancer research and Jeep Van Wormer’s Brave the Shave for a Cure promotion. Sullivan drives the #1 Triple A Diesel Service GRT.

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To keep up with Jack Sullivan visit his website at www.jacksullivanracing.com or to donate to the Brave the Shave for a Cure promotion visit www.ahead4acure.com

Adam Hensel – Late Models / USA Nationals 8-5-10

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2006 Wissota Late Model National Champion Adam Hensel of Barron, WI joined Dirt Cast to talk about his 2010 season, his regional schedule, the Corn Belt Clash series, the upcoming USA Nationals at Cedar Lake Speedway, defending home turf, racing against the best, his stint in asphalt racing, whether he would ever take another shot at the Wissota National title and his plans for the future. Hensel drives the J&C Trucking Rocket by Tim Logan.

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To keep up with Adam Hensel visit his website at www.adamhensel.com

David Murray Jr. – IMCA Modifieds 7-29-10

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:35:35 +0000

4-time IMCA Modified National Champion and current National point leader David Murray Jr. of Oberlin, KS joined Dirt Cast to talk about his career, the awesome start to his 2010 season, having 32 wins at this point in the season, what has contributed to his success this season, switching to a Victory Chassis, the package that JR Motorsports has putted together for him, winning the 2004 IMCA Super Nationals, where is ranks on his career accomplishments and what winning the national points for a fifth time would mean to him. Murray drives the #97M JR Motorsports Victory.

To keep up with David Murray Jr. visit his website at www.davidmurrayracing.com

Mike Jergens – IMCA Modifieds / Hawkeye Dirt Tour 7-29-10

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:26:24 +0000

IMCA Modified rookie Mike Jergens of Plover, IA joined Dirt Cast to talk about his career, moving to modifieds, the learning curve, the most difficult part of the transition, running for Rookie of the Year, looking for the first win, the help he gets from Kelly Shryock and Ryan Gustin, the Hawkeye Dirt Tour and currently being second in points, his career goals and wanting to run on the USMTS Tour. Jergens drives the #37 Borman Lawn Service Skyrocket.

Tim Fuller – World of Outlaws Late Models 7-27-10

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:55:23 +0000

World of Outlaws Late Model star Tim Fuller of Watertown, NY joined Dirt Cast to talk about his season, getting two wins, his bout with appendicitis, how he is feeling, the help of Chris and April Farmer, the health issues coming at a bad time, his team’s new in-house engine program, fixing the reason behind his traditional slow starts, focusing on winning races the remainder of the year, the upcoming swing through Ohio and returning to Cedar Lake Speedway for the USA Nationals. Fuller drives the #19 Gypsum Express Rocket.

To keep up with Tim Fuller visit the team website at www.gypsumracing.com

Dylan Smith – IMCA Modifieds 7-22-10

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:27:36 +0000

2009 IMCA Modified National Champion Dylan Smith of Osceola, NE joined Dirt Cast to talk about his career, his start to the 2010 season, his successful 2009 season that saw him win three track championships and the 2009 IMCA Modified National title, what winning the title has done for him, racing four nights a week, being in the thick of the title chase again this year, the Super Nationals and racing a late model this year. Smith drives the #95 Wiseman Farms Jet.

To keep up with Dylan Smith visit his website at www.dylansmith95.com or www.imca.com

Brandon Sheppard – UMP Late Models / Summer Nationals 7-21-10

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:17:07 +0000

Up and coming 17 year old late model driver Brandon Sheppard of Berlin, IL joined Dirt Cast to talk about his career, being the son of a successful late model driver (Steve Sheppard Jr.), the support he receives from his dad, racing on the Summer Nationals, what the experience was like, finishing eighth in the Hell Tour points, being in the top ten in UMP National points, how hands on he is in working on his car and setups, building his own identity, changing to Bob Pierce Race Cars, his goals for the season and his career aspirations. Sheppard drives the #B5 Sheppard Car Crushing Pierce.

To keep up with Brandon Sheppard visit his website at www.brandonsheppardracing.com

Steve Kinser – World of Outlaws Sprint Cars 7-22-10

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:36:15 +0000

20-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Champion “The King” Steve Kinser of Bloomington, IN joined Dirt Cast to talk about his 2010 season, winning his seventh Kings Royal Crown at Eldora Speedway, being the only driver to have made all 27 of the Kings Royal’s, what a win like the Kings Royal can do for your season, the battle with Joey Saldana for the point lead, the close competition, what a 21st Championship would mean and where it would rank all-time, what stretch of races he feels could make the difference this year in the chase for the Championship and what it has been like at Tony Stewart Racing. Kinser drives the #11 Bass Pro Shops Maxim.

To keep up with Steve Kinser visit his website at www.stevekinser.com or the Tony Stewart Racing website at www.tonystewartracing.com

Jason Feger – UMP Late Models / Summer Nationals 7-21-10

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:57:47 +0000

2009 UMP Late Model National Champion Jason Feger of Bloomington, IL joined Dirt Cast to talk about his 2010 season, winning the Summer Nationals title, where it stacks against his UMP National title, the competition on the Hell Tour this year, being able to go into the last race knowing he had the Summer Nationals Championship wrapped up, giving Bob Pierce Race Cars a National Championship and now a Summer Nationals Championship, being compared to Bob Pierce and his chances at a second national title. Fegers drives the #25 Advanced Racing Suspensions Pierce.

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To keep up with Jason Feger visit his webiste at www.jasonfeger.com

Keith White – IMCA Modifieds 7-21-10

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:36:07 +0000

4-time IMCA Southern Sport Mod National Champion and IMCA Modified national modified contender Keith White of Academy, TX joined Dirt Cast to talk about his career, being in the hunt for the IMCA Modified National title, leading the IMCA Sport Mod national points, what it will take to win the Modified national title, what it would mean to win both national titles in the same year, the competition at Heart O’ Texas Speedway, his change to a Hughes Chassis, the difference between the Sport Mod and the Modified and running at the Speedway Motors Super Nationals. White drives the #1 Braka Operating Hughes.

To keep up with Keith White you can visit his website at www.keithwhite1.com or visit the IMCA website at www.imca.com

Doug Drown – Late Models 7-21-10

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:25:43 +0000

Ohio late model star Doug Drown of Wooster, OH joined Dirt Cast to talk about his 2010 season, his success in the Summer National events he participated in, teaming with Australian late model driver Craig Vosbergen, wanting to go on a national tour or at minimum run the entire Summer Nationals, running on a shoestring budget, his change to a Lazer Chassis and his plans for the rest of the season. Drown drives the #12 Wooster Glass Lazer.