Dirt Court Jesters Podcast: Behind the rock screen with 2025 Ohio Winged Outlaw Champion Jayden Brooking

Summary

In this episode of the Dirt Court Jesters Podcast, we chat with Jayden Brookings, a talented young racer from Pennsylvania now residing in Ohio. Jayden shares his journey into racing, detailing his early experiences, the challenges he faced during the 2025 season, and his aspirations for the future. He discusses his achievements, including multiple championships in 2025, and reflects on his favorite tracks and the influence of his family in his racing career. The conversation also touches on his involvement with the UNOH Motorsports team and concludes with a fun lightning round of personal questions.

00:00

Introduction to Jaden Brookings

02:48

Racing Journey and Achievements

05:36

Track Experiences and Preferences

08:41

Future Aspirations in Racing

11:53

UNOH Motorsports Team Experience

14:52

Family Background in Racing

17:34

Lightning Round: Fun Facts and Favorites

20:34

Wrap-Up and Acknowledgments

Dirt Court Jesters Podcast: Behind the Rock screen with 2025 Eldora Speedway Modified Champion Jerry Bowersock

Summary

In this episode of the Dirt Court Jesters podcast, I speak with 2025 Eldora Speedway Modified Champion, Jerry Bowersock. We discuss Jerry's journey starting from 1985, the challenges of attracting younger talent to racing, and the various classes Jerry has raced in. Jerry shares insights from his successful 2025 season, including winning the Eldora Championship, and talks about the preparations for the upcoming 2026 season. The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of racing series and the importance of community support in the sport.

Chapters

00:00

The Journey Begins: Jerry's Racing Roots

02:14

Engaging the Next Generation: Challenges in Racing

05:54

Race Day Dynamics: Preparation and Strategy

08:48

Diverse Racing Experiences: From Stock Cars to Modifieds

20:35

Chassis Selection: Finding the Right Fit

24:32

2025 Season Recap: Highlights and Challenges

32:47

Championship Reflections and Future Goals

33:34

Qualifying Strategies and Race Dynamics

38:45

The Importance of Consistency in Racing

41:12

Off-Season Preparations and Future Plans

46:56

Navigating the Evolving Racing Landscape

54:26

Support Systems and Acknowledgments

Dirt Court Jesters Podcast: Behind the rock screen w/ 2025 Dirt Track Truck Series Champ Joey HeyderFrom his early beginnings in quarter midgets to the competitive landscape of dirt truck racing, from turning wrenches to turning the wheel, the 2025 Dirt Track Truck Series Champion Joey Heyder has experience a lot in his young career! Joey talks about his 2025 season, taking his 4 cylinder truck to race against street stocks, and what 2026 looks like.00:00Introduction to Racing Journey03:00The Evolution of Dirt Track Truck Series05:53Season Highlights and Championship Victory09:01Family Dynamics in Racing12:06Race Night Preparations14:53Eldora Experience and Fan Insights18:06Offseason Plans and Future Goals20:59Bucket List Tracks and Lightning Round