the Open Wheel Spectacular Podcast on TJSlideways.com

the Season Draws Closer

T.J. and Derrick discuss some of the hot topics in open wheel racing over the past two weeks before listing some races that might not be on your radar that we are watching closely during the upcoming season.  

Chili Bowl Review and Looking Ahead to Australia's Biggest Sprint Car Race

T.J. and Derrick review the 2024 Chili Bowl Nationals, discuss recent news topics in the open wheel world, and look ahead towards the 2024 Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic at Premier Speedway in Warrnambool, Victoria.  

2024 Chili Bowl Preview and More

On this edition of the Open Wheel Spectacular Podcast T.J. and Derrick preview the 2024 Chili Bowl Nationals, break down the Great Lakes Super Sprints schedule release, and discuss other topics that came up over the holiday break. 

School is in Session with Mike and Steven Linder

On this week's edition of the Open Wheel Spectacular podcast T.J. is joined again by Derrick Bean in the co-host seat to go over the news of the week.  Then T.J. sits down with Mike and Steven Linder to discuss the new Fremont Speedway Motorsports Education program launch in 2024.  

 

 

Episode 192: Post PRI Discussion and Mike Fedorcak to Preview the Rumble in Fort Wayne

On this edition of the Open Wheel Spectacular T.J. is joined by Derek Bean in the co-host chair to discuss some of the major news coming out of the Performance Racing Industry trade show surrounding the World of Outlaws, High Limit Sprint Car Series, and USAC National Sprint Car Series. 

Legendary driver and fabricator Mike Fedorcak, creator of the legendary "Munchkin" race car, helps us preview the upcoming Rumble in Fort Wayne taking place on December 29-30.  

Episode 191: New Millstream Speedway Owners Matt and Beth Cogley

T.J. sat down with the new owners of Millstream Speedway, Matt and Beth Cogley, to find out more about the revival of the famous 3/8-mile oval in Findlay, Ohio.  T.J. and the Cogley's covered topics from their involvement in motorsports, why they wanted to own a race track, and the monumental task ahead of reopening the facility.  

Attica Ambush Preview with Cap Henry

Leading into this week's "Attica Ambush" featuring the All Star Circuit of Champions at Attica Raceway Park T.J. sat down with Cap Henry to discuss his tremendous 2023 season where he has garnered nine feature victories so far this season.  Topics covered include what goes on when a driver loses their full time ride like Henry did last year, how he partnered up with Jeff Ward Racing, the importance of his relationship with crew chief Zack Myers, and plans for the 2024 season. 

Ohsweken Speedway’ $30,000 man, Mike Bowman

This edition of the Open Wheel Spectacular Podcast features Mike Bowman, who recently won $30,000 by sweeping four sprint car features at Ohsweken Speedway over two days.  Bowman discusses his first full season of sprint car racing, transitioning from Modifieds to Sprint Cars, and a variety of other topics.  

the Open Wheel Spectacular: Mike Shaw

On this edition of the TJSlideways.com podcast 1984 Sprints on Dirt champion Mike Shaw discusses his sprint car career.  Shaw was best know as one of the most exciting sprint car drivers ever from the state of Michigan.  

the Open Wheel Spectacular: IMCA RaceSaver Point Leader Justin Clark

This edition of the Open Wheel Spectacular centers around the upcoming IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car Nationals at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Nebraska with the defending National Champion and current point leader in the division Justin Clark.