Midwest Racing Central Today
"Midwest Racing Central Today" provides coverage and commentary to the short track scene in and around Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana and Michigan. Our focus is primarily asphalt and dirt track racing on both the weekly track and regional series fronts. This podcast will feature conversations with guests including drivers, track operators, media reporters and industry insiders.
Episodes
13 episodes
Early Season Racing Report Card with Dave Kallmann
Dave Kallmann of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel joins the podcast and gives his report for the season so far.
Memorial Weekend Racing Preview with Dean Strom
Dean Strom joins the podcast and shares his thoughts on the super late model, the Midwest Tour and weekly racing.
Update on the Short Track Season with Kevin Ramsell
Midwest Racing Central contributor Kevin Ramsell joins the podcast and shares his thoughts on the racing season to date including the Midwest Tour, weekly racing programs, and the TUNDRA season opener this weekend.
Grundy County Speedway with Steve Bechtel
Steve Bechtel of Grundy County Speedway joins the podcast and outlines the track’s plans for 2026.
Madison Int'l Speedway with Gregg McKarns
Gregg McKarns joins the podcast to share his thoughts on the upcoming seasons at Madison, Angell Park and around the midwest.
Slinger Super Speedway with Travis Dassow
Slinger Super Speedway owner Travis Dassow joins the podcast and shares what’s ahead at the iconic track this coming season.
Today's Short Track World with Matt Weaver
Matt Weaver of Motorsport.com and Short Track Scene joins the podcast and gives his view of what's ahead in the 2026 season.
The Impact of Streaming on Short Track Racing with Michael Rigsby
How important is the streaming world to the short track scene? FloRacing's Michael Rigsby discusses its impact and keeping in-person track visits fresh.
The State of Short Track Racing with Jim Tretow
Veteran broadcaster Jim Tretow discusses what lies ahead in 2026 for short track racing throughout the Midwest including pavement late model racing, dirt racing and the challenges of weekly racing programs.
Berlin Raceway Season Preview with GM Jeff Striegle
Berlin Raceway General Manager Jeff Striegle previews the 2026 season at the west Michigan track and discusses how he keeps the track feeling fresh.
Short Track Racing and the ARCA Series with Charlie Krall
ARCA Communications Director Charlie Krall joins the podcast and discusses the 2026 season for the series and provides his analysis of the state of pavement short track racing.
NASCAR Local Racing Season Preview with Joey Dennewitz
Joey Dennewitz, NASCAR Managing Director of Local Racing, discusses the 2026 season and gives his analysis on the state of regional and weekly racing.
Welcome to Midwest Racing Central Today!
Welcome to Midwest Racing Central Today, your home for Midwest racing news. Each week will feature guests such as track presidents, drivers, and media members to give you an inside look at the world of short track racing in the Midwest...