Episode Summary:
This week’s episode is jam-packed with energy, insights, and some serious dirt. Host Jason Berg kicks things off live from Midtown Tavern, hyping up the night’s specials and setting the stage for a thrilling lineup of guests from the world of dirt track racing.
The episode features:
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🔊 Ruben Mireles, the voice of the World of Outlaw Late Models, sharing stories from the road, historic returns to legendary tracks, and what makes a great announcer tick.
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🏁 Weston Olson, fresh off his first NOSA Sprint Car win, gets real about balancing racing with baseball, wrestling the cushion at River Cities, and why that first win hits different.
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🏆 Tucker Peterson, new member of the NLRA winners’ club, discusses the grind of moving up from street stocks to late models, setup secrets, and racing alongside his powerhouse family.
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💡 Hayden Koehmstedt , up-and-coming Lightning Sprint driver, talks confidence, clutch issues (literally), and why his next big finish might just be a checkered flag.
🔥 Key Moments & Takeaways:
📍0:00–2:30 – Welcome to Midtown Tavern 🍕🍔🍻 – food specials and a racing-packed lineup preview
📍2:30–10:00 – Ruben Mireles on Outlaws’ northern swing, announcer catchphrases (ding ding!), and his passion for telling racers' stories
📍14:30–23:00 – Weston Olson's emotional first win at River Cities, lessons from running Huset’s, and gratitude for family support
📍26:45–36:45 – Tucker Peterson breaks down his NLRA win, shock tuning woes, and why note-taking is everything in late models
📍46:40–54:30 – Hayden Koehmstedt reveals a big confidence boost, a sharp-looking new wrap, and what it’ll mean to get that first win at his home track