Episode 95: All In, Tire Tests, & Everybody’s Got a Price

In this episode:

Josh and EJ cover a busy stretch of dirt racing, from tracks facing uncertain futures to a new Hoosier sprint-car tire test and High Limit’s growing charter system. They also break down a dramatic championship turn at Lakeside and recap the racing that set up two major season finales.

Josh and EJ discuss Gas City Speedway’s $2 million asking price and the hope that it remains a racetrack, alongside other tracks facing sales or uncertain futures.

Devil’s Bowl Speedway in West Haven, Vermont, is removing its asphalt and returning to a true dirt surface.

Tyler Nelson earned his second straight USAC Midwest Thunder Midget championship, while Matt Williamson was disqualified from the Outlaw 200 after tech inspection found an unapproved intake manifold.

A Hoosier test at Eldora brought 10 teams together to try an 18-inch right-rear sprint-car tire. Josh and EJ weigh its potential against tire durability, costs, and sponsorship concerns.

They consider what Joe Gibbs Racing’s interest in High Limit could mean for charters, team economics, and competition with the World of Outlaws.

A crash involving Joel Myers Jr. and Aaron Reutzel at Lakeside was followed by Rico Abreu’s disqualification for fueling. With the ruling tightening the title race, the hosts preview the All-In Championship.

EJ shares highlights from the Buckeye Brawl, including Sheldon Haudenschild’s two wins in three nights and a strong showing at Millstream and Mansfield.

The hosts review notable results from Eldora, Williams Grove, Portsmouth, and other tracks, then make picks for the High Limit finale and the $100,000-to-win Dirt Track World Championship.

Timestamps

00:00 - Episode 95 begins and the 2016 Dirt Track World Championship is remembered

00:59 - Gas City Speedway is for sale as other tracks face uncertain futures

05:02 - Devil’s Bowl Speedway removes asphalt

06:53 - Tyler Nelson repeats as USAC Midwest Thunder Midget champion

07:29 - Matt Williamson loses the Outlaw 200 win after tech inspection

08:46 - Hoosier tests a new 18-inch sprint-car tire at Eldora

12:46 - Joe Gibbs Racing’s potential move into High Limit raises charter questions

19:20 - Lakeside crash and Rico Abreu’s disqualification reshape the title fight

26:46 - Race results: highlights from the weekly dirt-racing roundup

32:01 - Millstream recap and EJ’s take on the Buckeye Brawl

34:06 - Lawrenceburg results and Josh’s final track visit of the season

36:56 - Sheldon Haudenschild and Jacob Boxell deliver at Mansfield

40:10 - Eldora, Lakeside, and other Saturday results

42:11 - Haudenschild takes two Buckeye Brawl wins in three nights

43:02 - Upcoming events include the Dirt Track World Championship and High Limit finale

45:32 - Championship predictions for High Limit and Lucas Oil

48:14 - The hosts look back on the season and share their remaining race plans

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