
Getting Up To Speed With Ben Deatherage
Getting Up To Speed talks to dirt track race car drivers, track promoters, and more worldwide. In these interviews, you'll learn more about their lives and the history of their involvement in motorsports.
Episodes
253 episodes
Beyond The Flags: Ryan Roath
Ryan Roath joins the Beyond The Flags podcast to talk about his big move from Arizona to Iowa and the heartfelt honor of being selected for the 2025 Salute To Veterans Tour, proudly sporting a United States Coast Guard tribute wrap.He a...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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33:30
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Beyond The Flags: Cassidy Lejeune
Cassiday Lejeune joins the Beyond The Flags podcast to share his journey from the heart of South Louisiana. From his early days in Karts to competing in the RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Cars, Cassiday talks about the long hauls it takes just to get to...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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26:26
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Beyond The Flags: Richard Mills
Richard Mills fulfilled a lifelong dream last year—racing in the Pacific Northwest. The Anderson, Texas driver captured a big win at Southern Oregon Speedway during the IMCA Wild West Speedweek with the Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars, and he would like...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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28:12
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Beyond The Flags: Chase Aue
Chase Aue is back in Friesen Performance IMCA Modified racing! Hear why he stepped away from the sport and what pulled him back after a season off. From stories about baseball and monster truck racing to life in California’s Central Valley, Cha...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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35:48
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Beyond The Flags: Mike Vandermark Jr.
Mike Vandermark Jr. was a force to be reckoned with at the 2025 IMCA TV Clash On The Coast—not only winning a feature and never finishing worse than fourth in main event action, but also capturing the overall championship. It was a remarkable a...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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25:05
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Beyond The Flags: Austin Harnick
Austin Harnick turned heads at the IMCA TV Clash On The Coast, winning the first two races at Northwest Florida Speedway with the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds. The Clare, Michigan racer shares his journey—from starting out in the 4-cylind...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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20:31
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Beyond The Flags: Bart Taylor
Hailing from the Cowboy State of Wyoming, Bart Taylor joins the Beyond The Flags podcast to share his racing journey. The Sheridan racer dives into how he got started in the sport, the successes he’s achieved, and the places he hopes to race in...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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29:59
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Beyond The Flags: Ronnie Choate
Fresh off his 2025 championship run at the Florida Winter Nationals in the Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lites, Ronnie Choate is on fire! The Cookeville, Tennessee native made his mark in the Deep South, winning both the Race of Champions and M...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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20:44
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Beyond The Flags: Kollin Hibdon
Conquering Casa Grande's Ernie Mincy Memorial Early Thaw, Kollin Hibdon strung together an amazing set of runs to win on the final night after several runner-up finishes. Hear his story—from growing up in Southern Nevada to making the move to t...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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32:55
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Beyond The Flags: 2025 IMCA TV Winter Nationals
The staff at Central Arizona Raceway have been diligently working to finalize improvements in preparation for the 2025 IMCA TV Winter Nationals, sponsored by Pitt Stop Motorsports. Track promoter Brad Whitfield recently appeared on the podcast ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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18:11
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Beyond The Flags: Taylor Kuehl
Cave Creek, Arizona transplant Taylor Kuehl is our next guest on the Beyond The Flags podcast, and she has quite a story. Now living in Ames, Iowa, the 2023 Lady Eagle champion recounts her incredible fall special season in 2024, includin...
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Season 2
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Episode 65
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24:46
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Beyond The Flags: Bill Martin
On Friday, December 20th, 2024, Bill Martin served his last day as the Director of Media & Public Relations with IMCA after serving in the role since 1997. On that special day, we got a chance to talk to Bill about his incredible care...
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Season 2
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Episode 64
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57:14
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Beyond The Flags: Craig Moore
Seabeck, Washington's Craig Moore is our next Beyond The Flags Podcast guest. Hear Craig's story from his beginnings in racing, the Northwest Nationals at Grays Harbor Raceway, the health of Friesen Performance IMCA Modified racing in Was...
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Season 2
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Episode 63
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31:29
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Beyond The Flags: Nic Savaglio
Nic Savaglio, the Gilbert, Arizona racer, is brimming with excitement as he gears up to tackle the competition in 2025 in the Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods and Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars. Originally from the Badger State of Wisconsin,...
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Season 2
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Episode 62
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31:29
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Beyond The Flags: Kaylb Brunnsen
2024 was an incredible year for Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock pilot Kaylb Brunssen! Hailing from the Ice Cream Capital of the World, he claimed the South Dakota state title and track championships at Wagner and Park Jefferson International Speedways....
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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24:58
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Beyond The Flags: Chris Tuchscherer
What do dirt track racing and MMA fight have in common? More than you would think. Our next guest, Chris Tuchscherer, is here to discuss the mental similarities of what it takes to prepare and compete in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified sc...
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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29:22
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Beyond The Flags: Tom Duncan
Tom Duncan made a significant mark in the Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod scene in the West with his remarkable 2024 season. He captured the Nevada state title, finished runner-up in the National Rookie of the Year points, and won th...
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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33:04
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Beyond The Flags: Cody Williams
Cody Williams' 2024 campaign was nothing short of spectacular, marked by a series of wins. He emerged victorious at the IMCA.TV Winter Nationals at Cocopah Speedway, claimed track titles at Dodge City Raceway Park and Salina Speedway, and trium...
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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28:20
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Beyond The Flags: Geoff Morris
Geoff Morris joins us on the Beyond The Flags podcast to bring a little flavor from north of the border. Representing Metchosin, British Columbia, the pilot of the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds #52 tells of his transition from asphal...
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Season 2
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Episode 57
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30:56
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Beyond The Flags: Payce Herrera
Payce Herrera, the 2024 Junior National champion and National and the B&B Racing Chassis Southern Region Rookie of the Year in the Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, joins the Beyond The Flags podcast. From Price, Utah, the sixteen-year-old had a fa...
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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24:46
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Beyond The Flags: Dylan Thornton
2024 has been a year of conquest for Dylan Thornton. Originally from Santa Maria, California, but now residing in Belle Plaine, Iowa, Thornton won the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey's in both the Friesen Performance ...
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Season 2
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Episode 55
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31:14
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Beyond The Flags: Andy Obertello
Saturday, September 28th, 2024, will long go down as a historical moment in the racing career of Andy Obertello. This was the date the Hollister, California chauffeur won the Pettit Shootout at Ocean Speedway, one of the crown jewel event...
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Season 2
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Episode 54
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37:39
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Beyond The Flag: Tom Berry Jr.
Tom Berry Jr. returned to his native Pacific Northwest for the first time since 2016 and won the $10,000 to win Skagit Aggregates Survive The 55 at Skagit Speedway on September 28th. In this interview, you'll feel a strong connection to his jou...
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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49:10
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Beyond The Flags: Gavyn Manning
Gavyn Manning is an emerging in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds among the competitors in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region. The Bakersfield, California tells us about his championship season at Bakersfield Speedway, his success at ...
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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16:00
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Beyond The Flags: Chaz Baca Jr.
Last year, he emerged victorious in the National Championship for the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, and this season, Chaz Baca Jr. is on course to repeat that feat and become a two-time champion. Learn about the intense challenges he face...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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31:02
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