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Hosted by Pete Pistone · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 16 episodes
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"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.
Pete Pistone hosts Midwest Racing Central Today, a sports show with 16 episodes published.
Steve Post joins the podcast to preview the Knoxville Nationals and give his view on the state of sprint car racing. Follow us on X: @MWRacingCentral Watch the video version on Youtube: @MidwestRacingCentral Midwest Raci
Midwest Racing Central's Kevin Ramsell joins the podcast and gives his views on the first half of the short track season and what’s coming up including the Midwest Tour, Summer Specials and some of the up-and-coming driv
Jerry Auby of Dells Raceway Park joins the podcast and discusses his 2026 schedule, how the economy is impacting short track racing and some big events coming to the track. Follow us on X: @MWRacingCentral Watch the vide
Dave Kallmann of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel joins the podcast and gives his report for the season so far. Follow us on X: @MWRacingCentral Watch the video version on Youtube: @MidwestRacingCentral Midwest Racing Cent
Dean Strom joins the podcast and shares his thoughts on the super late model, the Midwest Tour and weekly racing. Follow us on X: @MWRacingCentral Watch the video version on Youtube: @MidwestRacingCentral Midwest Racing
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. Follo
Steve Bechtel of Grundy County Speedway joins the podcast and outlines the track’s plans for 2026. Follow us on X: @MWRacingCentral Watch the video version on Youtube: @MidwestRacingCentral Midwest Racing Central Today i
Gregg McKarns joins the podcast to share his thoughts on the upcoming seasons at Madison, Angell Park and around the midwest. Follow us on X: @MWRacingCentral Watch the video version on Youtube: @MidwestRacingCentral Mid
Slinger Super Speedway owner Travis Dassow joins the podcast and shares what’s ahead at the iconic track this coming season. Follow us on X: @MWRacingCentral Watch the video version on Youtube: @MidwestRacingCentral Midw
Matt Weaver of Motorsport.com and Short Track Scene joins the podcast and gives his view of what's ahead in the 2026 season. Follow us on X: @MWRacingCentral Watch the video version on Youtube: @MidwestRacingCentral Midw
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. Follow us on X: @MWRacingCentral Watch the video version on Youtube
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. Follow us on
Berlin Raceway General Manager Jeff Striegle previews the 2026 season at the west Michigan track and discusses how he keeps the track feeling fresh. Follow us on X: @MWRacingCentral Watch the video version on Youtube: @M
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. Follow us on X: @MWRacingCentral Watch the
Joey Dennewitz, NASCAR Managing Director of Local Racing, discusses the 2026 season and gives his analysis on the state of regional and weekly racing. Follow us on X: @MWRacingCentral Watch the video version on Youtube:
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
Matt Weaver
Vice President of Sales · Excel Financial Group
1 appearance on this show
Dave Kallmann
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
1 appearance on this show
Steve Bechtel
Grundy County Speedway
1 appearance on this show
Michael Rigsby
FloRacing
1 appearance on this show
Joey Dennewitz
NASCAR
1 appearance on this show
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