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Back-to-Back and Head-to-Head: A Topeka wrap-up and a Brainerd preview

On this quick turnaround episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon to talk about the pure madness of the Topeka weekend and what can be expected out of the teams competing at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals this weekend. 
16 Aug 2023
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NHRA Insider
  On this quick turnaround episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon to talk about the pure madness of the Topeka weekend and what can be expected out of the teams competing at the Lucas Oil NHRA…
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NHRA Insider podcast: Talking Topeka with Tony Pedregon and Jim Epler

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Pedregon and Jim Epler join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the upcoming Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor.
10 Aug 2023
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Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Pedregon and Jim Epler join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the upcoming Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor. Lohnes and Pedregon put a fine point on the Western Swing and…
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NHRA Insider BONUS Edition: Let's Talk About SRX with Ron Capps!

In this bonus edition of the NHRA Insider, host Brian Lohnes talks with Ron Capps on the day before he is set to compete in the SRX stock car series on the dirt of Eldora Speedway in Ohio.
09 Aug 2023
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NHRA Insider
  In this bonus edition of the NHRA Insider, host Brian Lohnes talks with Ron Capps on the day before he is set to compete in the SRX stock car series on the dirt of Eldora Speedway in Ohio. This is a huge moment not only for Capps but…
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Of victory, tenacity, and a long season: Jon Oberhofer, Todd Smith, and Chase Van Sant

On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Jon Oberhofer and Todd Smith, the winning Funny Car crew chiefs from Sonoma, as well as rookie Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Chase Van Sant.
03 Aug 2023
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Insider podcast
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Jon Oberhofer and Todd Smith, the winning Funny Car crew chiefs from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, as well as rookie Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Chase Van…
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Turnarounds and Tumult: Torrence and Todd talk Seattle

On this episode of the NHRA Insider, Seattle Top Fuel winner Steve Torrence and Funny Car runner-up J.R. Todd join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the race, the Western Swing, and all the fun that comes with the intense competition of professional drag racing. 
25 Jul 2023
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NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider, Seattle Top Fuel winner Steve Torrence and Funny Car runner-up J.R. Todd join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the race, the Western Swing, and all the fun that comes with the intense competition of…
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From The Mountain Tops to the Tree Tops: Denver wrapped, Seattle previewed

In this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes takes you through all the news and storylines from Denver and looks forward to this weekend's Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at historic Pacific Raceways in Washington. 
19 Jul 2023
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NHRA Insider
  On this monologue-style episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes takes you through all the news and storylines from Denver and looks forward to this weekend's Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at historic Pacific…
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Denver Preview Show: High Altitude and High Intensity

On this episode of the NHRA Insider, the discussion turns to the lingering effects of Norwalk and the upcoming Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals in Denver. 
11 Jul 2023
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Insider podcast
On this episode of the NHRA Insider, the discussion turns to the lingering effects of Norwalk and the upcoming Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals in Denver.  The race will be a big one as it will be a national event send-off…
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Alexander, Freer, and Force: Three Norwalk Wallys and an ESPY Nomination

On this episode of the NHRA Insider, Blake Alexander, Lauren Freer, and Brittany Force join host Brian Lohnes to talk about awesome success in Norwalk, making history as an NHRA drag racer, and the potential to win the first-ever Driver of the Year ESPY for an NHRA competitor. 
28 Jun 2023
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Insider podcast
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider, Blake Alexander, Lauren Freer, and Brittany Force join host Brian Lohnes to talk about awesome success in Norwalk, making history as an NHRA drag racer, and the potential to win the first-ever…
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Buckeye Banger: A Summit Racing Equipment Nationals Preview

Tony Pedregon and Todd Veney join host Brian Lohnes for this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast. to recap the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals and preview the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
20 Jun 2023
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Insider
  Tony Pedregon and Todd Veney join host Brian Lohnes for this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast. The three guys talk about many of the interesting elements that Bristol brought to the table and how the results there may have an…
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Masters of the Valley: Mike Green, Tommy DeLago, and Dean Antonelli

It's a crew chief-heavy episode of the NHRA Insider podcast this week. Bristol-winning crew chiefs Mike Green, Tommy DeLago, and Dean Antonelli join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the ins and outs of succeeding at Thunder Valley.
14 Jun 2023
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NHRA Insider
  It's a crew chief-heavy episode of the NHRA Insider podcast this week. Bristol-winning crew chiefs Mike Green, Tommy DeLago, and Dean Antonelli join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the ins and outs of succeeding at Thunder Valley, the…
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A Soggy-Bottomed Epping Monologue and Bristol Explainer

Host Brian Lohnes delivers a monologue on the race that never was, the NHRA New England Nationals in Epping. The event was a testament to the heartiness of the New England region fan and about how the NHRA will effectively pull off two national events over the course of three days this week.
07 Jun 2023
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NHRA Insider
  On this short and sweet episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes delivers a monologue on the race that never was, the NHRA New England Nationals in Epping. The event was a testament to the heartiness of the New England…
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Northward Bound! The New England Nationals Pre-Race Show

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Pedregon and Todd Veney join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the major stories and trends coming out of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak Performance and to preview the weekend ahead at New England Dragway.
30 May 2023
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Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Pedregon and Todd Veney join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the major stories and trends coming out of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak…
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Andrew Hines and Joe Castello Talk Chicago, Starting Line to The Stripe

On this post-Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak Performance episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, NHRA's Joe Castello joins Brian Lohnes along with Vance & Hines chief tuner Andrew Hines.
24 May 2023
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NHRA Insider
  On this post-Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak Performance episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, NHRA's Joe Castello joins Brian Lohnes along with Vance & Hines chief tuner Andrew Hines. The talk…
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Chi-Town Hustlin': The Route 66 NHRA Nationals Pre-Race Show

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Pedregon and NHRA on FOX pit producer Todd Veney join host Brian Lohnes to talk all things about the upcoming Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak Performance.
17 May 2023
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NHRA Insider podcast
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Pedregon and NHRA on FOX pit producer Todd Veney join host Brian Lohnes to talk all things about the upcoming Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak…
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Tony Stewart, TJ Zizzo, and Chris King talk winning, Chicago, and more

11 May 2023
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NHRA Insider podcast
  On this three-guest episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, racers Tony Stewart, T.J. Zizzo, and Chris King join host Brian Lohnes to talk about winning races, new cars, and working relentlessly to make it in the sport of NHRA drag racing…
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Josh Hart and Del Worsham talk Charlotte, performance, and the long haul

Josh Hart and Del Worsham join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, and both of them have plenty to talk about. 
04 May 2023
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NHRA Insider
  Josh Hart and Del Worsham join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, and both of them have plenty to talk about.  In the case of Hart, the conversation centers around his growth not as only a driver but…
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The Big Three Talk Southern-Fried Four-Wide

On this race-week episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, National Dragster Sr. Editor Kevin McKenna and NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon join Brian Lohnes to talk all things Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. 
26 Apr 2023
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Insider podcast
  On this race-week episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, NHRA National Dragster Sr. Editor Kevin McKenna and NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon join Brian Lohnes to talk all things Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.  The…
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All The World's A Stage(-ing) Duel: Langdon and Buginga Tell All

On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, Shawn Langdon and Manny Buginga join host Brian Lohnes to talk about two of the season's most memorable moments this far, and they both happened on the starting line. 
18 Apr 2023
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NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, Shawn Langdon and Manny Buginga join host Brian Lohnes to talk about two of the season's most memorable moments this far, and they both happened on the starting line.  For Langdon, it…
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An NHRA Insider's Guide To The Good, Bad, and Ugly of 2023

On this episode of the NHRA Insider Brian Lohnes, Tony Pedregon, and Kevin McKenna talk about the Four-Wide Nationals, a wild weekend in Pomona, and some of the deeper stories brewing behind the scenes in the world of NHRA Drag Racing. 
11 Apr 2023
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Insider podcast
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider Brian Lohnes brings back the regular race-week guest panel of NHRAonFox analyst Tony Pedregon and National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna to talk about the Las Vegas Four-Wide Nationals, a wild…
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The Driver and the Crew Chief: Justin Ashley and Mike Green Talk Winning

On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, host Brian Lohnes talks to Justin Ashley and Mike Green, the driver and crew chief of the Phillips Connect Top Fuel dragster who scored two convincing wins in a row, in Phoenix and then Pomona. 
05 Apr 2023
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NHRA Insider podcast
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, two members of the same team join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the red-hot start to their season. Justin Ashley and Mike Green, the driver and crew chief of the Phillips Connect Top Fuel…
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Analyzing Phoenix: The Southwestern Swing Begins!

On this episode of the NHRA Insider, host Brian Lohnes breaks down the NHRA Arizona Nationals. Taking listeners inside some of the major happenings of the race, you'll learn the root cause of some of the more intriguing moments of the weekend.
29 Mar 2023
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NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider, host Brian Lohnes breaks down the NHRA Arizona Nationals from Phoenix. Taking listeners inside some of the major happenings of the race, you'll learn the root cause of some of the more intriguing…
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Insiders In The Desert: Gainesville, Top Fuel Weight Controversy, and Phoenix!

On this episode of the NHRA Insider, host Brian Lohnes, Tony Pedregon, and Kevin McKenna discuss the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationls and all that happened there and take a look forward to this weekend's NHRA Arizona Nationals.
22 Mar 2023
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NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the controversy of "weightgate" following the 2023 Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals, recapping the high and low performers of that…
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The Chiefs of Gainesville: Andrew Hines and Rob Flynn speak!

On this post-Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, Andrew Hines and Rob Flynn, two winning crew chiefs from the event, join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their experiences and how they achieved victory. 
15 Mar 2023
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NHRA Insider
  On this post-Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, Andrew Hines and Rob Flynn, two winning crew chiefs from the event, join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their experiences and how they achieved…
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Spittin' Fire and Talking Gators with Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna

NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon and NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to talk about how testing has gone, what teams should be better than they were in 2022, and which teams have made the most waves in testing.
02 Mar 2023
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Podcast
  On this pre-Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon and NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to talk about how testing…
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Big Names Surrounded By New Faces: Schumacher and Tasca Talk 2023

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Schumacher and Bob Tasca III join host Brian Lohnes to talk about offseason moves, upcoming testing, and the reasons why both think they are in a position to succeed during the 2023 season. 
23 Feb 2023
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Insider podcast
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Schumacher and Bob Tasca III join host Brian Lohnes to talk about offseason moves, upcoming testing, and the reasons why both think they are in a position to succeed during the 2023…
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David Grubnic and Robert Hight talk team, 2023, and relentless competition

On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by David Grubnic and Robert Hight, who talk about their teams' offseason moves and early testing results for 2023.
15 Feb 2023
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NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by David Grubnic and Robert Hight.  Hight is coming off of an incredible season, perhaps the best in his career, but one that did not see him with a…
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Gaige Herrera and Dickie Venables on testing, 2023, and how to succeed

On this episode of the NHRA Insider, new Vance & Hines team rider Gaige Herrera and multi-time champion Funny Car crew chief Dickie Venables join host Brian Lohnes to talk about testing, preparing, and what it will take to win in 2023. 
07 Feb 2023
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NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider, new Vance & Hines team rider Gaige Herrera and multi-time champion Funny Car crew chief Dickie Venables join host Brian Lohnes to talk about testing, preparing, and what it will take to win in…
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NHRA Insider podcast: Wilkerson, Ashley, and Caruso are racing into 2023

It’s a rare three-guest show this week on the NHRA Insider as Tim Wilkerson, Justin Ashley, and Camrie Caruso talk about their plans, news, and prep for 2023. 
02 Feb 2023
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NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider podcast
  It’s a rare three-guest show this week on the NHRA Insider as Tim Wilkerson, Justin Ashley, and Camrie Caruso talk about their plans, news, and prep for 2023.  The show begins with host Brian Lohnes getting everyone up to speed…
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The Late Bloomers: Cruz Pedregon and Leah Pruett talk 2023

Cruz Pedregon and Leah Pruett join host Brian Lohnes to talk about strong late-season 2022 performances and the hopeful prospects for 2023 with renewed vigor and established teams. 
19 Jan 2023
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NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, Cruz Pedregon and Leah Pruett join host Brian Lohnes to talk about strong late-season 2022 performances and the hopeful prospects for 2023 with renewed vigor and established teams. …
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NHRA Insider podcast: Koretsky and Millican talk stability for 2023

Kyle Koretsky and Clay Millican join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. Both had wild positive upheaval in their 2022 campaigns that they both discuss.
12 Jan 2023
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Insider podcast
  Kyle Koretsky and Clay Millican join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. Both of these racers had wild positive upheaval in their 2022 campaigns, with the Koretsky family buying Maple Grove Raceway and…
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