The Dirt Parlor
The Dirt Parlor
Podcast Description
The Dirt Parlor is "The Voice of the Industry"! Coverage for Dirt Racing across the country including Late Models, Sprint Cars, Midgets, and more!
The Dirt Parlor is more than just 2 guys talking racing. We are going to have special guests such as National Touring Racers, Regional Racers, Sponsors, Promoters, Crew Chiefs, Series Directors, and most importantly the Legends who built our sport to what it is today.
The two hosts, Gordy Gundaker and Don Martin, have been part of dirt racing for numerous years in their own different ways.
Gordy, a dirt late model racer, who's family owns and operates Tri City Speedway has 15 years of Late Model racing under his belt. His character and personality speak for itself. He has a passion for the sport and is not afraid to tell you what is on his mind.
Don Martin, who was a columnist for Dirt Racing for 30 years, has seen and been to it all. Along the way he has built relationships with Drivers, Team Owners, Promoters, and more. When it comes to knowledge of everything dirt racing, there is no one better than the Warden himself!
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The show covers a spectrum of topics within dirt racing, including interviews with both legendary and emerging drivers, breakdowns of specific races, discussions on race formats, and the business side of the sport. Notable episodes highlight race recaps like the Illinois Speedweek, driver insights from Tyler Courtney, and reflections on historic wins by Billy Moyer, emphasizing the competition and challenges faced by racers.
The Dirt Parlor is “The Voice of the Industry”! Coverage for Dirt Racing across the country including Late Models, Sprint Cars, Midgets, and more!
The Dirt Parlor is more than just 2 guys talking racing. We are going to have special guests such as National Touring Racers, Regional Racers, Sponsors, Promoters, Crew Chiefs, Series Directors, and most importantly the Legends who built our sport to what it is today.
The two hosts, Gordy Gundaker and Don Martin, have been part of dirt racing for numerous years in their own different ways.
Gordy, a dirt late model racer, who’s family owns and operates Tri City Speedway has 15 years of Late Model racing under his belt. His character and personality speak for itself. He has a passion for the sport and is not afraid to tell you what is on his mind.
Don Martin, who was a columnist for Dirt Racing for 30 years, has seen and been to it all. Along the way he has built relationships with Drivers, Team Owners, Promoters, and more. When it comes to knowledge of everything dirt racing, there is no one better than the Warden himself!
On this episode of The Dirt Parlor Podcast, Don Martin and Gordy Gundaker welcome one of sprint car racing’s most consistent and competitive drivers Tyler “Sunshine” Courtney. Coming off a strong week at Huset’s with $16,000 in winnings, Tyler opens up about what it takes to stay at the front in today’s ultra-competitive field and why every lap matters when racing against the best in the country.
Tyler breaks down the highs and lows of the current race formats, especially at major events where qualifying well can sometimes hurt your chances. He shares his perspective on how the format could be improved without taking away the thrill for fans, and discusses whether drivers ever consider sandbagging during time trials just to avoid starting too deep in stacked heats.
The conversation also shines a light on the overall strength of sprint car racing across the U.S. With packed fields from Pennsylvania to Washington, Tyler talks about the growth of the sport and how deep the talent has become at every level. From racing legends to rising stars, this episode is packed with real talk, behind-the-scenes insight, and a clear picture of what it’s like to compete at the top of the dirt world.
🔥 Shoutout to Our Sponsors: A huge thank you to Hoker Trucking, Nutrien, Bodies by Skinny, Millard Parker-Millard Family Chapels and Checkered Customs for their support. Your commitment fuels the passion, competition, and community that make dirt racing great!
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