Episodes

  • Dirt Beers Podcast Episode 1

    Dirt Beers Podcast Episode 1
    Nov 13 2024
    In the inaugural episode of the Dirt Beers podcast, hosts Beef and Jonathon Howe share their diverse backgrounds in dirt racing, discussing the latest happenings in the sport. They delve into the World Finals, highlighting key moments from each night, including the intense competition in modifieds, late models, and sprint cars. The conversation covers the emotional rollercoaster of championship battles, the impact of mechanical failures, and the importance of tire management as the season comes to a close. With a mix of personal anecdotes and expert insights, the hosts aim to provide a comprehensive view of the dirt racing community. In this segment of the conversation, the hosts delve into various aspects of dirt racing, focusing on tire management, track conditions, and the controversies surrounding late model racing. They discuss the dynamics of championship races, the relationships between drivers and crew chiefs, and the implications of points systems in determining champions. The conversation also highlights the upcoming schedule for the High Limit Racing Series, emphasizing the excitement and challenges of the racing landscape. In this conversation, Jonathon Howe and Beef discuss various aspects of the racing world, focusing on the engagement of fans, the rivalry between racing series, and the performance of drivers. They delve into the 'silly season' of driver movements and predictions for the upcoming year, as well as the challenges faced by USAC and the transition of drivers between different racing disciplines. The discussion wraps up with a look ahead at future events and collaborations in the racing community.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Northern Nationals, Michael Caldwell Joins to Reflect on Merrittville Season

    Northern Nationals, Michael Caldwell Joins to Reflect on Merrittville Season
    Sep 20 2024
    In this episode of the Southern Ontario Dirt Show, host Jonathon Howe discusses the recent racing events, particularly focusing on the Northern Nationals and the Northern Sprint Car Nationals. He shares insights on the performances of various drivers, including Ryan Beagle and Ryan Turner, and reflects on the busy racing season. Additionally, Jonathon hints at upcoming changes in the podcast schedule due to personal commitments and expresses excitement for future episodes. Michael Caldwell joins to recap the racing season at Merrittville, discussing predictions, highlights from various divisions including Modifieds, Sportsman, Hoosier stocks, Modlites, and Mini Stocks. They reflect on the competitive nature of the races, the emergence of new talent, and the thrilling championship battles that defined the year. The conversation also touches on the significance of first-time winners and the overall excitement of the racing community.
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    49 mins
  • The Final Pete Cosco at Humberstone, Merrittville Champs, James Friesen and More

    The Final Pete Cosco at Humberstone, Merrittville Champs, James Friesen and More
    Sep 4 2024
    In this episode of the Southern Ontario Dirt Show podcast, Jonathon Howe recaps the recent races at Humberstone and Merrittville Speedway. He highlights the winners and champions in each class, including Kenny Hair and Alex Riley in the mini stocks, Josh Sliter in the Rona Dodge Mod Lights, Dave Bailey in the Hoosier Stocks, Cody McPherson in the sportsman, and Gary Lindberg in the modifieds. Howe also mentions some notable incidents, including a physical altercation between two drivers and Brent Begolo's string of bad luck. The episode contains several track side interviews. James Friesen talks about his breakthrough Modified win and following it up with a Sportsman victory at the Pete Cosco Memorial. Mat Williamson and Ryan Susice joined the show from Victory lane where Williamson beat Gary Lindberg and Susice in the final Pete Cosco Memorial Modified feature at Humberstone. Lastly, hear from Gary Lindberg after winning the 50 Lap John Spencer Memorial and closing out the 358 Modified Track Title. Brandon Gruhl is our SODS Pods Sticker Star this week, we appreciate his support!
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    42 mins
  • Summer Nats, Tired of the Comments and Go Karting Again

    Summer Nats, Tired of the Comments and Go Karting Again
    Aug 24 2024
    This episode of the Southern Ontario Dirt Show podcast covers various dirt racing events and topics. Jonathon (@jonathononair) discusses recent races, including the Summer Nationals at Ransomville Speedway and the World of Outlaws races at Jackson Motorplex. He also addresses the criticism of the Summer Nationals race and emphasizes the importance of supporting local dirt tracks. He caught up with Gary Lindberg for some quick comments following the Super DIRTcar Series event at Ransomville. Jonathon also briefly mentions his own racing experience and invites listeners to become partners in his go-kart program.
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    28 mins
  • Local Catch Up, "Mr. August" and R.J. Pietz

    Local Catch Up, "Mr. August" and R.J. Pietz
    Aug 16 2024
    In this episode of the Southern Ontario Dirt Show podcast, Jonathon Howe provides updates on recent dirt racing events in the Southern Ontario region. He discusses the results from various speedways, including Ransomville Speedway and Merrittville Speedway. Howe also talks about the Super Dirt Car series and the Knoxville Nationals. He shares his thoughts on Kyle Larson's dominance in sprint car racing and NASCAR's decision to penalize Austin Dillon for aggressive driving. The episode concludes with a preview of upcoming races at Merrittville Speedway. R.J. Pietz discusses his recent breakthrough win in the ModLite class at Merrittville Speedway and his experience racing against top drivers. He talks about the level of competition in the division and the balance of power shifting among different drivers. Pietz also shares his thoughts on the young talent emerging in the class and the importance of consistency in racing. He discusses his racing background, the challenges he has faced, and the support he has received from his family and team. Pietz also talks about the setup and feel of a well-driving mod lite car and shares his aspirations to race a big block modified at Charlotte or an F1 car at the Montreal Grand Prix circuit.
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    37 mins
  • July Wrap Up and Sticker Stars Mason Anderson and Alex Riley

    July Wrap Up and Sticker Stars Mason Anderson and Alex Riley
    Aug 9 2024
    In this episode of the Southern Ontario Dirt Show podcast, host Jonathon Howe provides a race report for various dirt racing events. He covers races from Ransomville Speedway and Merrittville Speedway, highlighting the winners and notable performances in each division. Howe also discusses the point standings and championship battles in the modified, sportsman, Hoosier stocks, and modlites divisions. He praises Gary Lindberg's consistent performance and championship form in the modified division through the month of July. Howe concludes by mentioning upcoming races and events. Recent SODS Pod Stick Stars Mason Anderson and Alex Riley caught up trackside with Jonathon at Merrittville to chat about their seasons thus far and who helps them get to the track each week.
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    25 mins
  • Two Weeks in One, The Rothwell's and Ryan Susice

    Two Weeks in One, The Rothwell's and Ryan Susice
    Jul 26 2024
    In this episode of the Southern Ontario Dirt Show podcast, Jonathon Howe provides a race report and recap of various dirt racing events. He covers races at Ohsweken Speedway, Ransomville Speedway, Merrittville Speedway, and Outlaw Speedway, among others. Howe discusses the winners, top finishers, and highlights from each event. He also mentions upcoming races and provides updates on the points standings in different racing series. This episode is a combination of two weeks of racing updates. The host discusses various race results and highlights from different tracks, including Ransomville Speedway, Ohsweken Speedway, and Merrittville Speedway. The episode also mentions the Super Dirt Car Series and the King of the North races. The host concludes by mentioning upcoming races and interviews with Ryan Susice and sticker stars Hana Rothwell and Kyle Rothwell. Ryan Susice discusses his recent win at Ransomville and his return to racing after the birth of his son. He talks about the challenges of racing only one night a week and the redraw format at Ransomville. He also shares his experiences with the Ransomville kart program and the importance of keeping kids interested in racing. Ryan envisions his perfect dirt facility, drawing inspiration from tracks like Sharon Speedway and Eldora.
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    56 mins
  • On the Points, and Tyler Puchalski

    On the Points, and Tyler Puchalski
    Jul 11 2024
    In this episode of the Southern Ontario Dirt Show podcast, host Jonathon Howe discusses the latest racing events and standings at Ohsweken and Merrittville Speedways. He highlights the top drivers in each division and their performance throughout the season. Jonathon also previews the upcoming races and expresses his excitement for the NASCAR Canada Series event at Ohsweken Speedway. He concludes by sharing his thoughts on the need for more give and take among drivers to avoid early race crashes. Tyler Puchalski, a sportsman racer, joins the podcast to discuss his recent win and his racing journey. He started racing at a young age, driving his stepfather's car, and has been racing for about 12 years. Puchalski talks about the challenges and emotions of his first career win and the support he receives from his team. He also discusses the youth movement in the sportsman division and the improvements they make to their race cars. Puchalski shares his experience as a go-kart dad and his love for the sport.
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    1 hr and 7 mins