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The Sportsman Drag Racing Podcast w/ Luke & Jed Podcast

165: NHRA Season Preview with Kevin McKenna

February 5, 2020

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We take a break from our Championship Interview series, to bring you an NHRA Season preview. With the Winternationals coming up this weekend, Luke and National Dragster Editor, Kevin McKenna sit down to give their predictions and preview of the 2020 NHRA season. Tune in to hear their take! 

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164: NHRA Sportsman Champion Ryan Montford

January 29, 2020

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Listen in to hear Ryan Montford’s road to the Sportsman. Jed leads Ryan through a recap of his history in the sport, and trip to Pomona. 

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163: A decade for the ages…the 2010’s

January 22, 2020

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Luke and Jed set out on an insurmountable task, to try to identify some of the greatest accomplishments, greatest races, best appearing drivers….wait…yes you read that right! Tune in now to hear a truly entertaining episode! 

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162 NHRA Super Gas Champion Jeremy Mason Interview

January 15, 2020

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Continuing our Championship Interview series, this week brings us to NHRA Super Gas Champion, Jeremy Mason. Luke sits down with Jeremy for a discussion on his season, his trials, tribulations, and strategies. Tune in to this insightful interview with this years Super Gas Champ! 

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161: 2019 Champion Interview Series 1: Chris Johnston and Dustin Avondet

January 9, 2020

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Our first episode of 2020, begins the 2019 Championship Interview Series. We begin our coverage in the bottom bulb bracket racing arena, with NHRA Pro Champion, Chris Johnston, and IHRA Modified Champion Dustin Avondet. Both of these racers have awesome stories that came with their quest for the championship. Listen in as Jed sits down with both of these awesome racers.

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160: 2019 Year in Review

December 18, 2019

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Luke and Jed take this episode to review the 2019 season. They discuss the biggest stories of the year, and some of the best performances, as well as crowing the Overall 2019 BTE Who’s Hot.

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159: Chet Dragon Interview

December 11, 2019

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The MAN, the MYTH, the LEGEND! We have Chet Dragon sitting down with Jed for a conversation that bridges Chet’s 40 years in the sport. Why he has chosen the weapon he has (6.30 buggy), and how he’s approached the sport over the last 4 decades.  

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158: Mitchell McKinney Interview

December 4, 2019

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In this week’s episode, Luke provides us with the 2nd installment of our “regular guy” series of podcasts, where we highlight racers that may not be household names.  Mitchell provides an incredible perspective on racing, from his point of view.

 

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157: John Dibartolomeo Interview

November 27, 2019

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Luke gets the chance to talk about the state of the sport among other things with Drag Racing Edge Magazine Editor, John Dibartolomeo.  

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156: Champions Crowned

November 20, 2019

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Luke and Jed highlight NHRA and IHRA Champions from top to bottom. The guys break down all of the awesome drama from Pomona. They even weigh in a little bit on some of the happenings in the professional ranks.  

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