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

DCJ Podcast: Behind the rock screen with sprint car driver Adrian Tetreault

00:00

Introduction to Racing and Storytelling

02:57

The Evolution of Racing Sponsorships

06:03

Adrian's Journey in Racing

09:01

Comparing Dirt Racing: Northeast vs. South

11:59

2025 Racing Season Recap

15:01

Future Aspirations and Community Impact

17:57

Racing Schedule and Track Preferences

20:51

Bucket List Tracks and Racing Dreams

24:12

Advice for Aspiring Mechanics

26:55

Race Night Logistics and Preparation

30:13

Thoughts on National Sprint Car Series

33:02

Finding Future Drivers

35:50

Lightning Round: Fun Questions

39:05

Closing Thoughts and Acknowledgments

Episode 71: Who’s better than who, what can USAC do, and the season comes to a close

00:44

TWIDR

-November 14, 2020

1:20

Talking Points

-What’s tougher…WoO or HL?

-Rough weekend for the Mailman

-More Champions are crowned

-Mat Williamson is money

-What can USAC do?

-Hot seats

-2026 schedules

15:51

Victory Fuel promo code

16:23

Race recap and racing to come at the end of 2025 and into 2026

Episode 70: The Big Cat calls it a career, sprint car seats are getting filled, and champions are getting crowned

00:45

This week in dirt racing history

-November 9, 2013

1:03

Talking Points

-The Big Cat takes a step back

-Sprint car seats are getting filled

-Jacob Denny just wins

-Champions are crowned

-Southern Ontario Sprint rule change

-West Virginia tracks work together

-Kyle Cummins just sets records

-Lucas Oil and World of Outlaw late model start their season in conflict

8:26

Victory Fuel promo code

8:58

Race recap and racing to come

USAC Midwest Thunder Midget Monthly: Episode 2 w/ 2025 Champion Tyler Nelson!

Takeaways

The 2025 season faced significant weather-related challenges, impacting race schedules.

Tracks calling and signing up for the 2026 season!

Tyler Nelson's consistency was key to his championship win, with an average finish of 4.2.

The camaraderie among drivers in the series fosters a supportive environment.

Transitioning from national midget racing to D2 midgets offers a more affordable and competitive option.

The series aims to maintain competitiveness while ensuring affordability for participants.

Community engagement and visibility are crucial for the success of the series.

The importance of having a solid support system, including sponsors and crew members, is highlighted.

Future plans include enhancing tech processes and maintaining strong relationships with racetracks.

The series has seen a growth in participation and interest from new drivers.

Tyler Nelson's journey reflects the challenges and triumphs of grassroots racing and national news!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Season Overview

03:02 Weather Challenges and Race Cancellations

05:48 Highlights of the 2025 Season

11:56 Driver Insights and Competitive Spirit

18:04 Tyler's Championship Journey and Challenges

25:44 Season Highlights and Championship Dynamics

27:45 The Impact of External Factors on Racing

29:49 Driver Profiles and Their Journeys

36:04 Rookie Experiences and Emerging Talents

38:38 The Evolution of Racing and Its Challenges

44:33 Support Systems in Racing and Community Engagement

45:00 Tyler Nelson's Journey to Championship Glory

01:00:26 The Evolution of Midget Racing

01:02:32 Transitioning to D2: A New Challenge

01:05:00 The Competitive Spirit of Grassroots Racing

01:07:25 Visibility and Growth in Midget Racing

01:09:46 Building Community in Dirt Racing

01:10:20 Innovations in Chassis Design

01:16:21 Preparing for the Next Season

01:19:24 Future Plans and Aspirations

01:25:18 Looking Ahead: The Future of USAC Midwest Thunder Midgets

In Episode 69, Buddy gets bit, champions are crowned, and time is running out

00:44

TWIDR

October 20, 2012

1:06

Talking Points

-Gravel for Kofoid

-KTJ on a run

-Cridesville Speedway Track Champions

-2026 National Dirt Late Model HOF class announced

-2026 DTWC back to WVMS

-Rico and the Mailman poppin bottles

5:51

Victory Fuel promo code

6:23

Race recap and racing to come

13:20

Racing Plans