Dirt Tracks & Rib Racks

Episode 220 - C.J. Sarna

Welcome to episode #220 where C. J. Sarna is our guest! He is the driver of the #20 Sarna Motorsports midget, out of Brea, California! Discussed:Finding his groove early in the year at Imperial Valley Raceway 🏆Taking a 10 year hiatus. Getting serious and back into racing!Streaming and how it can grow the sport. 📺Tulsa fame Mid-Winter Fair food! Favorite spots while in HawaiiSteak tips and other home cooked mealsMr. Tempo, Cha Cha's (Ends around 1:24:00 minute mark)Stoking the FireT-Mez is back full-time!Social media of the week: leaving after qualifying, and music choiceThe DraftThanks to our listeners from across the globe! Impressive percentages!(Ends around 1:33:00 minute mark)Feature FinishWoO sprint cars @ US36, 81 SpeedwayHigh Limit midweek series opener at Vado Speedway Park, Route 66 Motor SpeedwayIndiana Ice Breaker @ Brownstown SpeedwayWoO late models @ East Alabama, Senoia NARC King of the West & USCS @ Tulare Thunderbowl Watsonville & Placerville weekly showsSTSS @ Bedford SpeedwaySpring Thaw @ Windy Hollow Speedway(Ends around 1:39:00 minute mark)The SmokeCharlie has an original at Hornville TavernChicken Salad ChickGrilled chicken thighsWing Wednesday - for us bothOpening Day lineup! ⚾Another #notmyfishfridayA visit to the "OG" Noble Roman's in the mall

Episode 219 - Hop hoppin'

Stoking the fireA little weekend recap.NARC lowers the age limit in their seriesOn deck for the week: WOO at US 36, 81 Speedway. High Limit at Vado, Route 66, Dodge City. Lucas Oil late models at Brownstown for the Icebreaker. And more!Social media of the week: Rusty Schlenk gets pulled over. Shock collars. And some more words of wisdom from Flea.The DraftFeature FinishWoO sprint cars @ Lawton and Creek County SpeedwayHigh Limit @ Central Arizona Raceway for the Cactus ClassicWoO late models at The MAG USAC/CRA sprint cars at Perris Auto SpeedwayParagon Speedway - No Way Out 40Port Royal, Williams Grove, Watsonville, Placerville season openersFAST on Dirt at Pittsburgh PA Motor SpeedwaySpring 50 at FlorenceThe SmokeHoliday candy discussion. Which holiday is the best? The guys weigh in. Crab pot pie?A visit to Los Tres Camino's and a new dish to try!Camping and visiting the Smokin' Pig.70 cent shrimp day at Wings Etc.Hornet's Nest for lunch!Another #notmyfishfridayNoble Roman's and Polish sausagesA giant pretzel

Episode 218 - Ripped the fence

Stoking the FireA weekend recap. Las Vegas speedway fence fails, and more. Tragedy strikes on Saturday at Kennedale Speedway ParkAnother "gate" to add to the list - "Horn-gate" And are car owners allowed on the track now? DirtVision improvementsEvents on deck for the week.Social media of the week: DGRD is back, brain needed, and final comment before a t-bone.The Draft(Ends around 31:00 minute mark)Feature FinishWoO sprint cars @ Kennedale Speedway ParkHigh Limit & USCS @ Las VegasWoO late models @ Volunteer and Smokey MountainUSAC/CRA @ Imperial Valley Raceway for the Mid-Winter fairPOWRi National midgets - Turnpike ChallengeMLRA returns to Springfield Raceway Marysville Raceway -Champ Race #2Lincoln Speedway weekly(Ends around 38:00 minute mark)The Smoke Cheeseburger and sweet potato fries 🔥Cheddars chicken pot pieGas station corn dogs...A pizza to cure the craving 🍕2nd Language for #NotmyfishfridayA 💣 grilled cheesefrench bread pizzasSteak & BJ day 🥩

Episode 217 - Golden...

Stoking the FireAttica Raceway Park announces the A-main challenge for 2026 non-sanctioned events.Jonathan Davenport claims the top spot on the all-time Lucas Oil late models wins list.Donny Schatz returns to victory lane!On deck for the week: WoO sprint cars head to Kennedale, WoO late models go to Tennessee, High Limit Sugarbee Blackjack Bash in Las Vegas (+USCS), USAC/CRA 2 day show at Imperial ValleySocial media of the week: Breath mints, flipping the bird, and crown vic qualifyingThe Draft(Ends around 22:00 minute mark)Feature FinishWoO sprint cars @ Talladega Short TrackLucas Oil late models @ Golden Isles Speedway for the Wieland Winter NationalsUSCS Winter Heat Rounds 9 & 10 @ Deep SouthSilver Dollar Speedway - Silver Cup Lincoln Speedway (PA) weekly showVentura Raceway - Opening Night (Ends around 26:00 mark)The Smoke Charlie is on the hunt for a greasy pepperoni pizza - MOD pizza and homemade pizza nights... Cheddars Charlie secures a breaded pork tenderloinPork chop & noodle nightBunner visits Yogi's in Bloomington#notmyfishfriday - @ Five Guys burgers & steak nightBenefit BBQMother Bears Pizza - deep dish and wingsBruster's Real Ice creamHalf pound burger night Krispy Kreme!

Episode 216 - Reed Whitney

For this episode we are joined by Reed Whitney. He is the driver of the #87 sprint car and micro. Residing in Jasper, Indiana. Discussed:Results from indoor season in Tulsa. And a trip to Florida! Moving all over the country and settling in Indiana. A setback during the 2025 race season. But he stood on the top step of the podium his first race back!A big D2 midget win.Food: Retro & Ohana's in Jasper 🌮🍥(Ends around 28:00 minute mark)Stoking the FireTeam Arizona Racing announces a driver lineup and schedule for the 2026 season.World 100 purse increase.Social media of the week: Words of wisdom from Danny Dietrich, Bubba the Love Sponge not making friends, and wieners. "The Draft"(Ends around 49:00 minute mark)Feature FinishLucas Oil late models @ Ocala Speedway USCS 360 winged sprint cars - Winter Heat rounds 7 & 8NARC King of the West sprint cars at Merced Speedway USAC/CRA @ Mohave Valley RacewayLincoln Speedway - Ice BreakerSpringfield Raceway (MO) - Sweetheart WoO sprint cars @ Volusia Speedway Park for the Bike Week Jamboree ASCS National sprint cars @ Central Arizona Raceway for nights 3 & 4 of the Sonoran Clash (Ends around 56:00 minute mark)The SmokeMaking a movement for wing flights! 🐔Dessert after darkBLT's Swiss steakCharlie discovers what not to order at Rafferty'sBunner enjoys wing weekA return to Lombardi's pizza 🍕#notmyfishfriday beginsSmorgasbord at Jimbo's Pizza & WingsBreaded tenderloins at the house