The Rise of a Sprint Car Racing Star & His Breakout Season with Tanner Holmes [EPISODE 79]

The Rise of a Sprint Car Racing Star & His Breakout Season with Tanner Holmes [EPISODE 79] Tanner Holmes joins the Dirt Parlor to talk about his incredible rise in sprint car racing and the breakout season that has established him as one of the sport's hottest young drivers. At just 22 years old, Tanner has made the jump to the national level with the Tom Buch 13 team, competing against some of the biggest names and toughest teams in sprint car racing. He shares how his first national win helped build his confidence and how experience, consistency, and better decision-making have transformed his performance. Tanner also takes us behind the scenes of his journey from Oregon and a family-run racing operation to competing on the national stage. He discusses the challenges of traveling to nearly 100 races, learning new tracks across the country, racing at places like Volusia, Eldora, Port Royal, the Grove, and Tulare, and adapting to the speed and intensity of national sprint car competition. Tanner explains how having a committed crew chief and team gave him the freedom to make mistakes, learn, develop, and ultimately turn early-season struggles into podiums, top-five finishes, and wins. The conversation also dives into the story behind Tanner's 18T, how the opportunity with the Tom Buch team came together through an unexpected Facebook message, and the mental challenges of not knowing where the next racing opportunity will come from. Tanner shares valuable advice for young racers about staying hungry, controlling what you can control, continuing to knock on doors, and believing in your path even when the outcome is uncertain. He also explains why educating fans through social media has become such an important part of his role in growing and showcasing sprint car racing. 🔥 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! 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.