Stoking the Fire

• A weekend recap
• Thoughts on the racing at Eldora for Let's Race Two.
• There is a new USAC Ironman.
• The Shark Racing #1a was spotted over the weekend.
• On deck for the week 🏁
• Social media of the week - moving chicanes
• The Draft

(Ends around 28:00 minute mark)

Feature Finish

• Let's Race Two at Eldora Speedway
• ASCoC at Fremont Speedway
• Jon Bores 20 race at Attica Raceway Park
• Diamond Delaware Clash at Georgetown Speedway
• High Banks Heist at Eagle Raceway
• Comeback Classic at Mansfield Speedway
• IRA sprint cars at Plymouth
• PA, CA weekly shows
• Southern Illinois Raceway points race
• I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway weekly

(Ends around 39:00 minute mark)

The Smoke

• Charlie enjoys an old classic!
• White Castle!
• Cheddars
• Grilled pork steaks
• Lasagna overload
• French toast bake
• A trip to Wings & Rings for Bunner
• A stop at the local cake stand in Elberfeld
• The "Floppy Burger"
• Bricker's Pub
• Mother Bear's nightcap

The boys are back after a 2 week break!

Stoking the Fire

• The guys discuss some racing and other happenings the past 2 weeks.
• Eagle Nationals. The challenges of sprint cars on national TV are shown.
• USAC Indiana Sprint Week reveals new purse $ and IMS stipulations.
• Steve Smith Sr. Tribute race gets a purse boost across the board.
• A Port Royal suspension
• Larry Boos is the new director at Mansfield Speedway
• Illinois Speedweek rainouts (late models)
• WoO sprint car rookie shakeup. A few drivers lose rides. Will at least one of them land on his feet?
• On deck for the week: Let's Race Two, big money in Ohio (weekly shows), High Bank Heist at Eagle, WoO late models head east.
• Social media of the week(s): Kyle Hammer searches for a generator. DD, Beerhill Gang, Joey Wade chime in on the Sweigart deal. Chad Kemenah does not enjoy demo derby's. Chris Wilke travels to 2005.
• The Draft

(Ends around 35:00 minute mark)

Feature Finish

• WoO sprint cars @ Lincoln for the Gettysburg Clash, Williams Grove for the Morgan Cup
• High Limit / ASCoC co-santion the Driven2SaveLives at Kokomo Speedway
• Illinois Speedweek
• USAC Silver Crown at Salt City
• NARC King of the West @ Chico for the Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial
• IN, OH, CA weekly shows
• NOW600 $uper $eries Outlaw Nationals at Macon Speedway
• ASCS National sprint cars at Benton Speedway
• Knoxville and Huset's weekly
• Independence Motor Speedway

(Ends around 44:00 minute mark)

The Smoke

• Dishes by Dani
• Olive Garden
• Grand Buffet
• Smash burgers
• Homemade fried chicken
• Stolls breakfast
• Cinco de Mayo fail
• Both of the guys get behind the grill on Mother's Day
• Qdoba burrito's
• Dynamite chicken at Panda Express
• Taco Tierra for taco Tuesday
• A 💣 pizza at Lyle's
• Ice cream overload at Coch's Cones

Stoking the Fire

• The guys recap their weekend at Haubstadt for the World of Outlaws sprint cars
• Western World expands to 3 days at Central Arizona Raceway
• Kings Speedway in Hanford, California gets a World of Outlaws date
• Kyle Jones going full time USAC midget racing
• On deck for the week: Kokomo Grand Prix, WoO heads to Knoxville, High Limit Eagle Nationals, WoO late models at Talladega, A Lucas Oil late model triple dip
• Social media of the week: Casual sprint car fans, and assisting a bar fight
• The Draft

(Ends around 26:00 minute mark)

Feature Finish

• SUPER DIRTcar series @ Albany-Saratoga Speedway
• USAC/CRA sprint cars @ Central Arizona Raceway
• Circle City Raceway
• Doe Run Raceway - Doe City Showdown
• Paragon Speedway - O'Neal Memorial
• PA, CA, OH weekly shows
• High Limit @ Lucas Oil Speedway
• WoO sprint cars @ Tri- State Speedway "The Class Track"

(ends around 40:00 minute mark)

The Smoke

• MA, the meatloaf!!
• Arby's
• Freddy's grilled cheeseburger
• Charlie rolls the dice at the gas station, again.
• Leftovers planned. But Charlie had another idea...
• Carriage Inn ham & cheese
• Roth's pizza - double decker
• Pizza sliders
• Windmill donuts
• Smokin' Saturday
• Track snacks

Stoking the Fire

• The guys discuss the Easter holiday. Also a 2 weekend recap from them.
• Cedar Lake Speedway joins the DirtVision weekly broadcast list.
• CJ Leary secures a new ride for some USAC races.
• "The Ville" Challenge
• New Knoxville Raceway rules for the upcoming season.
• Social media of the week: Flea visits Bob Evans. And facebook level stupidity.
• Bills Jerky order!
• "The Draft"

(Ends around 29:00 minute mark)

Feature Finish

• WoO sprint cars @ I-55 for the Spring Classic
• WoO late models @ Farmer City Raceway for the Illini 100
• USAC National sprint cars @ Lawrenceburg and the Terre Haute Action Track
• MLRA late models @ Lucas Oil Speedway
• Selinsgrove Speedway opening night
• Williams Grove Speedway - ARCH night
• Port Royal weekly show
• Atomic & Attica

(Ends around 35:00 minute mark)

The Smoke

• Garlic knot discussion
• Manwich and Ruffles?
• Darmstadt Inn for breakfast
• Hornets Nest
• Sonic smash burger
• Bunner makes a rare run to breakfast
• Huge sirloins on the Weber
• The final - #Notmyfishfriday of 2026
• Indy eats - Checkered Flag Tavern, Whistle Stop, Denny's late night run
• A Rounders double dip
• Tilted Kilt in Lexington
• Best Coast Taco's

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 Hawaii
• Steak tips and other home cooked meals
• Mr. Tempo, Cha Cha's

(Ends around 1:24:00 minute mark)

Stoking the Fire

• T-Mez is back full-time!
• Social media of the week: leaving after qualifying, and music choice
• The Draft
• Thanks to our listeners from across the globe! Impressive percentages!

(Ends around 1:33:00 minute mark)

Feature Finish

• WoO sprint cars @ US36, 81 Speedway
• High Limit midweek series opener at Vado Speedway Park, Route 66 Motor Speedway
• Indiana Ice Breaker @ Brownstown Speedway
• WoO late models @ East Alabama, Senoia
• NARC King of the West & USCS @ Tulare Thunderbowl
• Watsonville & Placerville weekly shows
• STSS @ Bedford Speedway
• Spring Thaw @ Windy Hollow Speedway

(Ends around 1:39:00 minute mark)

The Smoke

• Charlie has an original at Hornville Tavern
• Chicken Salad Chick
• Grilled chicken thighs
• Wing Wednesday - for us both
• Opening Day lineup! ⚾
• Another #notmyfishfriday
• A visit to the "OG" Noble Roman's in the mall

Stoking the fire

• A little weekend recap.
• NARC lowers the age limit in their series
• On 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 Draft

Feature Finish

• WoO sprint cars @ Lawton and Creek County Speedway
• High Limit @ Central Arizona Raceway for the Cactus Classic
• WoO late models at The MAG
• USAC/CRA sprint cars at Perris Auto Speedway
• Paragon Speedway - No Way Out 40
• Port Royal, Williams Grove, Watsonville, Placerville season openers
• FAST on Dirt at Pittsburgh PA Motor Speedway
• Spring 50 at Florence

The Smoke

• Holiday 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 #notmyfishfriday
• Noble Roman's and Polish sausages
• A giant pretzel

Stoking the Fire

• A weekend recap. Las Vegas speedway fence fails, and more.
• Tragedy strikes on Saturday at Kennedale Speedway Park
• Another "gate" to add to the list - "Horn-gate" And are car owners allowed on the track now?
• DirtVision improvements
• Events 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 Finish

• WoO sprint cars @ Kennedale Speedway Park
• High Limit & USCS @ Las Vegas
• WoO late models @ Volunteer and Smokey Mountain
• USAC/CRA @ Imperial Valley Raceway for the Mid-Winter fair
• POWRi National midgets - Turnpike Challenge
• MLRA returns to Springfield Raceway
• Marysville Raceway -Champ Race #2
• Lincoln Speedway weekly

(Ends around 38:00 minute mark)

The Smoke

• Cheeseburger and sweet potato fries 🔥
• Cheddars chicken pot pie
• Gas station corn dogs...
• A pizza to cure the craving 🍕
• 2nd Language for #Notmyfishfriday
• A 💣 grilled cheese
• french bread pizzas
• Steak & BJ day 🥩

Stoking the Fire

• Attica 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 Valley
• Social media of the week: Breath mints, flipping the bird, and crown vic qualifying
• The Draft

(Ends around 22:00 minute mark)

Feature Finish

• WoO sprint cars @ Talladega Short Track
• Lucas Oil late models @ Golden Isles Speedway for the Wieland Winter Nationals
• USCS Winter Heat Rounds 9 & 10 @ Deep South
• Silver Dollar Speedway - Silver Cup
• Lincoln Speedway (PA) weekly show
• Ventura 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 tenderloin
• Pork chop & noodle night
• Bunner visits Yogi's in Bloomington
• #notmyfishfriday - @ Five Guys burgers & steak night
• Benefit BBQ
• Mother Bears Pizza - deep dish and wings
• Bruster's Real Ice cream
• Half pound burger night
• Krispy Kreme!