Horsepower Happenings is the Great Lakes' Short Track Racing Authority. Former racers and current industry professionals, Zach Hiser and Rich Frantz lead the way in coverage of short track racing in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and the rest of the Midwest. Horsepower Happenings is the #1 Provider for Michigan Dirt Late Model and Sprint Car Coverage. Stay informed on some of the region's biggest events with Race Day Previews, Event Updates, and more on Facebook and Twitter. Begin each week with the latest news from the weekend during the Horsepower Happenings Podcast; new episodes every Monday at 9:00 pm ET.
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Signup to Generate a PitchHorsepower Happenings is the Great Lakes' Short Track Racing Authority. Former racers and current industry professionals, Zach Hiser and Rich Frantz lead the way in coverage of short track racing in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and the rest of the Midwest. Horsepower Happenings is the Provider for Michigan Dirt Late Model and Sprint Car Coverage.
Recent episodes include "S9E39 feat Chloe Mazzagatti & Dylan Stovall" (27 October 2026, 97 minutes), "S9E38 feat Tom Boorsma, Gary Did Ya Know, & Nick Ely" (20 October 2026, 102 minutes), and "S9E37 feat Matthew Elsey, Jr, MadMax w/Chad Kemenah, & Brandon Thirlby" (13 October 2026, 112 minutes).
Horsepower Happenings publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 100 minutes across 345 episodes.
Booking probability for Horsepower Happenings is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Horsepower Happenings requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Horsepower Happenings's contact route on record: verified email.
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Episode #34
A couple of repeat guests on this week's episode, as Chloe Mazzagattie finishes out the regional season as a winner at Lorain Raceway Park! Plus, Dylan Stovall gets an unbelievable invite to a unique event!
We're catching up with feature winners from the summer we missed! This week, hear from Tom Boorsma, Limited Late Model winner at Berlin Raceway. Then, hear from Winston Speedway feature winner, Nick Ely. Finally, test...
This week, hear from Matthew Elsey, Jr., who won multiple events last weekend during Michigan Cup at Springport Mid-Michigan Speedway. Then, Max Stambaugh joins the show for the MadMax Moment; the guys talk to 2023...
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Springport Mid-Michigan Speedway reopened over the weekend for Michigan Cup, and Matt Mauer made his way to Victory Lane! Credentialed w/Koty Geyer brings in fellow photographer, Kindall Lollar Maggert; and finally...
After a dramatic Saturday night at the racetrack, Chase Rosebrugh grabbed his first career Outlaw Super Late Model Track Championship at Owosso Speedway. Then, hear from Jerry Osterhouse, who earned the Super Shoe win...
Mason VanderVeen grabbed his first career win in 2025, and then backed it up with another win this season at Crystal Motor Speedway. This week, he talks about the success in the Late Model. Then, test your racing...
This week, hear from Birch Run Speedway and Owosso Speedway track champion, David McManus! Then, the MadMax Moment takes a moment to interview the guy behind the segment. Finally, hear from Blake Rowe after he snaps a...
This week, hear from Nate Jones, who grabbed a season-ending win at Tri City Motor Speedway on Friday night, and then competed in one of the most unique races in the state on Sunday. Plus, Don Bennett joins the program...
Episode #31
Darin Naida's first GLSS win came on Friday at Mansfield Speedway. Then, he backed it up with another trip to Victory Lane on Saturday night to sweep the weekend. Plus, Andrew Bogart grabbed the third win of his season...
On Wednesday night, Terry Senneker made history by grabbing his SIXTH Kalamazoo Klash win in dramatic fashion. Then, hear from Jack Dalman after his first career feature win in IMCA Modifieds at Crystal Motor Speedway.
This week, we hear from inaugural Move over Michigan Dirt Late Model Series winner, Dona Marcoullier. Then, test your racing knowledge with Michigan Motorsports Hall of Famer, Gary Lindahl. Finally, hear from Dylan...
Jeff Finley is back on the program to talk about his latest passion project, the Move over Michigan Dirt Late Model Series. Then, Max Stambaugh is back on to talk with Kevin Martens.
His first career Modified win came on Friday at Corrigan Oil Speedway, so we talk to Kyle Heintzelman. Then, hear from the "jack-of-all trades", Michael McIntyre during Credentialed with Koty Geyer. Finally, hear from...
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Connor Landis had a full weekend of racing, one that included nearly doubling down during the Sunday Slugfest at Corrigan Oil Speedway. Then, hear from Body Hose, who won the IMCA Modified portion of the WoodTic at...
This week, hear from five time feature winner in 2026, Jerry Pierman! Then, test your racing knowledge with Gary, Did Ya Know! Finally, three-time and defending Great Lakes Lighting Sprints Champion, Justin Ward...
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Fresh off the richest win of her career, Danielle Robinson makes her #HPHPodcast debut. Then, Mason Hannagan chats with Max Stambaugh during the MadMax Moment. Finally, Kody Johnson talks about his first career Super...
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This week, hear from a pair of special event winners during the latest #HPHPodcast. John King grabbed a thrilling win in the Growler 100 from Whittemore Speedway on Saturday night. Simultaneously, Trevor Berry cashed in...
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Nick Clemens is one-for-one this season at Birch Run Speedway in the Modifieds! Then, hear from Jacob Sabaj who has won three of his five starts so far with the Great Lakes Lightning Sprints
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Matthew Elsey, Jr has been setting the standard in Compact/FWD competition for several seasons; now in 2026, he's taking on a new challenge. Then, hear from the new owner of Springport Mid-Michigan Speedway, Donnie...
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Rylee Knoll is the winningest driver in Michigan right now with a fifth win from Saturday night at Merritt Speedway. Then, hear from Van Gurley, Jr during the MadMax Moment Presented by Williams Sealcoating & Paving...
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Senior Wealth Advisor, Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme
associate professor of special education, Xlear Nasal Sprays and Spry Dental Defense System
Deputy Associate Director of the U.S. Mint's Manufacturing Directorate, Church of Christ
co-founder and co-CEO, European Herbal and Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association
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