Dirt Track Weekly
Dirt Track Weekly
Kyle Symons
Unfettered takes on the hot topics facing dirt track racing on a weekly basis. Host Kyle Symons currently is on the Port Royal Speedway promotional team, a DirtonDirt.com contributor, DoD Top 25 poll voter, runs the Live Dirt Updates Twitter account, and was the race director of the defunct Ultimate Northeast Super Late Model Series
Episode 20 - High Limit News comes out, My take on the High Limit/World of Outlaws debate moving forward, Marlar to Skyline Motorsports
On this week's episode of Dirt Track Weekly we look at the High Limit press release stating their intentions to move to a national schedule and announcing certain events, I break down the rivalry between the World of Outlaws and the High Limit Sprint Car Series heating up with the World of Outlaws announcing certain aspects of their program for next season, we look at Mike Marlar officially making the move to Skyline Motorsports, the news that Thomas Meseraull was let go by RMS Motorsports, and we look at the negative reaction on social media about certain aspects of the World Finals
Nov 7, 2023
12 min
Episode 28 - High Limit buys the All Stars, Marlar leaves Delk Motorsports, Eliason out at CMS, Gobrecht Motorsports closing shop
On this week's episode we look at the news that the High Limit Sprint Car Series has purchased the All Star Circuit of Champions, we look at Mike Marlar leaving Delk Motorsports, Cory Eliason being let go from Crouch Motorsports, the drivers not voting on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series format, Appalachian Speedweek releasing their schedule, Drake Troutman teaming up with Chris Bragg Racing and much more
Oct 30, 2023
9 min
Episode 27 - Is weekly racing dying a slow death, Dirt Track World Championship breakdown, Francis returns behind the wheel
On this week's episode we look at weekly racing across the country dying a slow death, and what, if anything, can be done about it. We breakdown this past weekend's Dirt Track World Championship that ended the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season, and we look at Steve Francis' return behind the wheel this weekend at Charlotte.
Oct 23, 2023
8 min
Episode 26 - Macri back to Macri Motorsports, Dewease to Shearer Motorsports, Torgerson calls out old racers, Dirt Track World Championship preview
On this week's episode we look at the news that Anthony Macri is back in the Macri Motorsports no. 39m car, Lance Dewease moving on to Shearer Motorsports, Danny Torgerson calling out old racers and the reaction it caused, we preview the Dirt Track World Championship at Eldora and examine the fact that Ricky Thornton Jr. may not be crowned Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series champion, we look at the Chili Bowl increasing the purse, and the news that Wil Herrington would be leaving JCM Motorsports.
Oct 16, 2023
12 min
Episode 25 - High Limit/All Stars rumors continue to swirl, Are regional teams scheduling races that make sense?
On this week's episode we look at the continued High Limit/All Stars rumors and what it means going forward in sprint car racing, we examine if regional teams are scheduling races that make the most sense for them to run, we look at West Virginia Motor Speedway going up for sale, the news that PCC Motorsports is scaling back leaving Spencer Hughes without a ride, we look at why the sky isn't falling in Super Late Model racing and much more
Oct 9, 2023
9 min
Episode 24 - Hess no longer with the World of Outlaws - Are we about to see an all out war for control of sprint car racing?
On this week's episode we look at the news that World of Outlaws race director Mike Hess was no longer with the series. We look at the reason why and what this means going forward in what looks like it'll be an all out war for control of sprint car racing in the United States. We look at the Boom Briggs/Max Blair split, Cannon McIntosh joining CB Industries, Ethan Dotson signing with Coltman Farms Racing, the World of Outlaws drivers that will be able to run this week's Tuscarora 50 if they so choose, and the Logan Roberson/Daulton Wilson dust-up from Tyler County.
Oct 2, 2023
9 min
Episode 23 - What format is best?, Abreu and Windom run midgets at Eldora, FloRacing Night in America at 411 cancelled, Legendary 126 modified to sell equipment
On this week's episode we look at what format is best for great racing?, Rico Abreu and Chris Windom jumping back in midgets for the Four Crown Nationals, the news that the FloRacing Night in America event at 411 was cancelled, and we look at the legendary Glenn Hyneman-owned No. 126 modified shuttering its operation at the end of the season.
Sep 25, 2023
8 min
Episode 22 - Davenport calls Knoxville a "dump," Henderson to run for Kreitz Racing, Lincoln schedules against Selinsgrove, new sprint series in Indiana
On this week's episode we look at Jonathan Davenport's comments calling Knoxville Raceway a "dump," we look at the news that Justin Henderson will return to Pennsylvania to run a handful of shows for Kreitz Racing, we look at Lincoln scheduling their Brian Montieth Classic event against the Selinsgrove National Open, and we look at the news of the Maverick Sprint Car Series slated to bring winged racing to Indiana.
Sep 18, 2023
10 min
Episode 21 - Are we racing too much?, Sheppard named Longhorn house car driver, Cameron Smith out at Trone Motorsports
On this week's episode we take a deep dive into the current state of the sport and ask the question, are we racing too much? We look at Brandon Sheppard being named the new Longhorn house car driver, and the explosive post from his father about his time in the Rocket house car, and we also look at Cameron Smith and Jason Shultz parting ways with their respective teams. We also break down the World 100.
Sep 11, 2023
10 min
Episode 20 - Anthony Macri explains family team exit, K Promotions out at Davenport, Mallory helping Cosner, Super Bee Speedway tragedy, Huge Labor Day Weekend
On this week's episode we dive into Anthony Macri's explanation for why he left the Macri Motorsports team, we look at K Promotions not renewing their lease at Davenport, we look at Cody Mallory wrenching for Matt Cosner, the tragedy that took place at Super Bee Speedway, all of the results from a huge Labor Day weekend, and the news that Chase Randall will drive for Silva Motorsports at Silver Dollar
Sep 5, 2023
12 min
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