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!
Iowa is making a major comeback in super late model racing, and this part 2 episode of the Dirt Parlor Podcast goes behind the scenes of the massive Iowa Speed Week events bringing top dirt late model drivers, promoters, and fans together. Gordy Gundaker and Don Martin are joined by Jeff Hoker, Jerry Van Sickle of Marshalltown Speedway, Todd Staley of Mason City, and Ricky Kay to break down how this incredible stretch of racing came together and why Iowa is becoming a major destination for late model racing again.
The group discusses the return of major late model racing in Iowa, including events at Marshalltown Speedway, Mason City, Maquoketa, and Oskaloosa, plus the involvement of Lucas Oil, World of Outlaws, FloRacing, DirtVision, and the Wild West Shootout. They explain how promoters and racing organizations worked together to create a points fund, keep national touring teams in Iowa, and build a schedule packed with high-paying races. The conversation also dives into the history of Iowa dirt racing and the resurgence of super late models across the state.
Beyond the racing itself, this episode reveals what fans rarely see behind the scenes: racetrack preparation, weather challenges, promotion, sponsorship, fan experiences, and the work required to put on major dirt track events. The crew talks about preparing Iowa dirt tracks after heavy rain, creating full race-week experiences with concerts, car shows, kids zones and pit activities, and why passionate promoters and track workers are so important to the future of dirt racing. If you’re a fan of dirt late models, super late models, Iowa racing, World of Outlaws, FloRacing, or grassroots dirt track racing, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
🔥 Shoutout to Our Sponsors: A huge thank you to Hoker Trucking, Nutrien, Millard Parker-Millard Family Chapels, Checkered Customs, Dave Warren Powersports, Dirt Crew Chief, Hotrod Septic Treatment, Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging and FK Rod Ends for their support. Your commitment fuels the passion, competition, and community that make dirt racing great!
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