Episode 97: Fall Classic, lawsuits, & World Finals

Episode 97: Fall Classic, lawsuits, & World Finals Josh and EJ cover a busy stretch in dirt track racing, from driver and team news to a lawsuit over an unpaid race purse. They also look ahead to the World Finals, recap standout results from across the country, and share what’s still on the racing calendar. In this episode Josh and EJ discuss three first-time USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car feature winners: Trey Osborne, Cale Coons, and Gavin Miller. They highlight Ohio Thunder champions Dylan Troyer and Roman Gephart, plus the American Sprint Car Tour joining Powri in 2027. The Jacque Beaber Fall Classic returns to Big B Speedway on November 1, with free admission, food, and parking. GLS.tv subscribers can watch, while non-subscribers can buy a $20 pay-per-view. Keith Kunz is stepping back from his team and will assist Four Kings Racing. The hosts consider what that could mean for Toyota’s presence in midget racing and for Chili Bowl rides. Driver moves include Sam Hafertepe Jr. joining Jess Jordan Motorsports and Brady Bacon taking Vermeer Motorsports’ No. 55 full time on the High Limit Tour. Rees Moran is planning a full World of Outlaws Sprint Car season and is seeking crew members. Kyle Strickler has filed a lawsuit against Barry Braun and XR Events over an alleged unpaid $125,000 purse from the XR Big Deal at Ogilvie Raceway. The hosts preview the World Finals at the Dirt Track at Charlotte and recap major results, including Carson Macedo’s Jason Johnson Classic win, Kyle Cummins’ USAC Sprint Car championship, and Buddy Kofoid’s 17th World of Outlaws win of the season. Timestamps 00:00 - Episode 97 and dirt racing history 00:51 - First-time USAC Sprint Car winners 02:33 - Ohio Thunder champions and Powri news 04:51 - The Jacque Beaber Fall Classic at Big B Speedway 09:12 - Keith Kunz, Four Kings Racing, and Chili Bowl rides 12:01 - Fremont Speedway’s Motorsports Education classes 16:13 - Rees Moran’s World of Outlaws plans and crew openings 17:54 - Sam Hafertepe Jr. returns to a 410 sprint car 19:35 - Kyle Strickler’s lawsuit over the XR Big Deal purse 21:31 - Brady Bacon joins Vermeer Motorsports 23:36 - World Racing Group acquires SLS Promotions 25:40 - World Finals preview and championship standings 28:13 - Race recaps: Western World, Modoc, and the Jason Johnson Classic 34:22 - Kyle Cummins clinches the USAC Sprint Car title 38:46 - Buddy Kofoid sets a Roth 83 single-season win record 42:08 - Upcoming races and the close of Season 3 You can check out all episodes on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and iHeartRadio YouTube    / @dirtcourtjester   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7t5GAut... Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... iHeartRadio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-di... Like, follow, share, and subscribe on Facebook, X, YouTube, and Spotify for more Dirt Court Jesters coverage!