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Open Red

ByWorld of Outlaws
97 episodes

Podcast Summary

Dive into the exhilarating world of motorsport with "Open Red," the official podcast of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series. Each week, the show features candid conversations with racing legends and rising stars, offering an insider's look at the heart-pounding action of sprint car and midget racing. From in-depth interviews with iconic drivers reflecting on their career-defining moments to discussions on the latest innovations in racing technology, "Open Red" captivates both hardcore fans and newcomers alike. Notable guests have included multiple-time champions who share their unique perspectives on competition, strategy, and the camaraderie that fuels the sport. Whether you're curious about race-day rituals or the challenges of navigating the circuit, "Open Red" delivers a thrilling blend of storytelling and expert insights that will rev up your passion for racing. Tune in and join the conversation that celebrates the spirit of the track!

#1

Cannon McIntosh & Jade Avedisian - Open Red 2023 Episode 17

Welcome to Open Red! The Official podcast of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series. With the season finale on tap this weekend for the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota, Cannon McIntosh and Jade Avedisian have been swapping the top spot in the points standings. With only 3 events left to decide the championship, we sat down with both Cannon and Jade ahead of the title-deciding weekend to get their thoughts on their respective seasons, the racetracks on tap, what it’s going to take to beat the other, and what a championship would mean to them.

2023-10-09•18mins
#2

Daryn Pittman - Open Red 2023 Episode 16

Welcome to Open Red! The Official podcast of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series. Former fulltime World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series competitor Daryn Pittman is the featured guest on the show this week. Now living in Texas and running Ultra Shield Race Products, Daryn is competing in the National Open at Williams Grove Speedway this weekend in legendary Kreitz 69K sprint car. Daryn talks about what his life looks now after leaving full-time competition, how the opportunity with Kreitz came together, and the new challenges he faces getting behind the wheel of different cars.

2023-09-28•22mins
#3

Tanner Holmes - Open Red 2023 Episode 15

Welcome to Open Red! The Official podcast of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series. Tanner Holmes is currently filling the seat of the Shark Racing 1A that was vacated by Jacob Allen. Tanner joins the show this week to talk about his experience on the road so far with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars, his popular YouTube channel, and what lies ahead.

2023-09-12•29mins
#4

Chase McDermand - Open Red 2023 Episode 14

Welcome to Open Red! The Official podcast of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series. Chase McDermand currently sits 3rd in Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota points. With 4 wins this year, including two back-to-back in the recent Appalachian Midget Week, Chase is poised to go on a Championship run in the back half of the 2023 season. In his appearance on Open Red this week, Chase talks about the season so far, the upcoming Davenport race weekend, and looks ahead at the rest of the season.

2023-08-21•17mins
#5

Jason Reed - Open Red 2023 Episode 13

Welcome to Open Red! The Official podcast of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series. Jason Reed is the General Manager of the Knoxville Raceway. We sit down with Jason today to recap all that went into making the 2023 NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals the mega-event that it was!

2023-08-16•18mins
#6

Shawn Neisteadt - Open Red 2023 Episode 12

Welcome to Open Red! The Official podcast of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series. Shawn Neisteadt, weekly announcer at the Husets Speedway in South Dakota, is the featured guest this week on Open Red. Shawn joins the show fresh off the opportunity to travel to Rossburg, Ohio and co-announce the Kings Royal weekend at Eldora Speedway alongside the World of Outlaws own Johnny Gibson. Shawn recaps the surreal weekend he experienced for his first-ever visit to the legendary Ohio dirt track, talks about his backstory in racing, and recounts his long day returning to South Dakota after the Kings Royal to still fulfill his duties at Husets. Hear it all this week on Open Red!

2023-07-17•23mins
#7

Steve Carbone - Open Red 2023 Episode 11

Welcome to Open Red! The Official podcast of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series. Steve Carbone is one of the owners of the 7U Trifecta Motorsports midget racing with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series. Coming off their sweep of the events at the Wayne County Speedway, Steve joins the show this week to cover a variety of topics including the rich history his family has in all types of racing, how the 7U team was formed, his unique day job, and a whole lot more. Hear it all this week on Open Red!

2023-07-03•31mins
#8

David Gravel - Open Red 2023 Episode 10

Welcome to Open Red! The Official podcast of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series. As we kick off the Husks High Bank Nationals this week, the driver of the Husets Speedway car in the featured guest. David Gravel joins us this week to preview the event, talk about his season so far, and discuss the importance he places on social media. Hear it all on Open Red!

2023-06-21•17mins

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#9

Noah Gass - Open Red 2023 Episode 9

Welcome to Open Red! The Official podcast of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series. Noah Gass, in the midst of his Sophomore season with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, joins the show this week. We talk about his growth as a driver in his time on the road so far, his relationship with his crew, and his goals for the future. Hear it all this week on Open Red!

2023-06-05•22mins
#10

Joe Mooney - Open Red 2023 Episode 8

Welcome to Open Red! The Official podcast of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series. Joe Mooney is the featured guest on the show this week. After spending many years and miles on the road with Shark Racing and Kasey Kahne Racing on the World of Outlaws tour, Joe Mooney departed KKR at the end of last season to become Crew Chief for Anthony Macri and his 39M team. Fresh of their incredible, last-lap victory at Lincoln Speedway last week, Joe joins the show this week to talk about the spectacular win, and his new role with Macri.

2023-05-17•18mins
#11

Brady Bacon - Open Red 2023 Episode 7

Welcome to Open Red! The Official podcast of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series. Fresh off his first career World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series win this weekend at the Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Indiana, Brady Bacon joins the show this week to talk all about the breakthrough victory!

2023-05-01•20mins
#12

Open Red 2023 Episode 6 - Jack Harris

Welcome to Open Red! The Official podcast of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series. This week on the show, Ross sits down with longtime Southern Illinois Midget car owner Jack Harris. Jack, and his father Roy before him, have consecutively fielded race cars since 1954! Jack tells plenty of incredible stories from their time in the sport, and describes one major hurdle he’s spent his whole life having to overcome to stay in racing. After being born blind, Jack now works on his car entirely by feel and without the ability to watch it go around the track. It’s a can’t miss story this week on Open Red!

2023-04-17•26mins
#13

Open Red 2023 Episode 5 - Nate Repetz

Welcome to Open Red! The Official podcast of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series. The rubber meets the road this week on Open Red as Jason Johnson Racing Tire Specialist Nate Repetz joins the show. Originally from Pennsylvania, Nate started out in a career as a High School Agriculture Teacher but then left to head out on the road with JJR on the Outlaw tour. We talk about Nate's backstory, what encompasses his duties with JJR, talk about the new Hoosier sprint car tire, and more this week on Open Red.

2023-04-03•25mins
#14

Open Red 2023 Episode 4 - Kyle Jones

Welcome to Open Red! The Official podcast of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series. Kennedale, Texas native Kyle Jones joins the show this week! 2023 marks the first time Jones and the 7U race team for which he drives are tackling a National Tour with the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets. We go into Jones career in racing thus far, the growth of the 7U team, the push for their first National Midget Series win, and a whole lot more. Hear it all on Open Red!

2023-03-20•26mins
#15

Open Red 2023 Episode 3 - John & Ethan Mitchell

Welcome to Open Red! The Official podcast of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series. Better known as "Bundy" and "Lil Bundy", the father and son duo of John and Ethan Mitchell are the featured guests this week on the show. With an extensive background in Motocross racing, John moved to North Carolina where he and Ethan quickly fell in love with 4-wheeled racing. You'll hear the stories of their early years building a midget team, and the struggles of developing their own engine package. Also, how does a guy get the nickname "Bundy"? Hear all that and more this week on Open Red!

2023-03-06•48mins
#16

Open Red 2023 Episode 2 - Annika Koser

Welcome to Open Red! The Official podcast of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series. In this week’s episode: Pennsylvania-based artist Annika Koser joins the show to talk about the evolution of her career as a painter of sprint cars. From painting a sprint car for the first time in 2016, to now seeing her work featured heavily all across social media, Annika talks about her methods, growing up around the sport, meeting Doug Wolfgang, and a whole lot more!

2023-02-20•26mins
#17

Open Red 2023 Episode 1 - Brian Kemenah

Open Red is BACK! For our grand return episode, Ross welcomes longtime Sprint Car Crew Chief Brian Kemenah to the studio. Best known for his accolades earned spinning wrenches for his brother Chad Kemanah, and a 2010 Knoxville Nationals victory with Tim Shaffer, Brian came in in a 2020 ranking of "Best Crew Chiefs since 1990" according to Sprintcar Unlimited. Brian joins us to talk about his past successes, his recent move to North Carolina, and the newly formed "Bell Kemenah Racing" race team with his son-in-law Christopher Bell.

2023-02-06•34mins
#18

Credentials Denied: Episode 12

Welcome to Open Red: Credentials Denied! In this week's episode: Jacob Allen wins at Lincoln, the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota makes its series debut on DIRTVision from Millbridge Speedway, and we talk about a new program to honor your friends that are Outlaw Tough at the track.

2022-05-18•55mins
#19

Credentials Denied: Episode 11

Welcome to Open Red: Credentials Denied! In this week's episode: Posse vs Outlaws Round 1, 3 nights in Wisconsin, and we look back at the Big Blocks at Bridgeport.

2022-05-11•39mins
#20

Credentials Denied: Episode 10

Welcome to Open Red: Credentials Denied! In this week's episode, we look back to last weekend's action at Bristol Motor Speedway, Spencer Bayston joins us to talk about his victory at The Last Great Colosseum, and Mick still hasn't cut a new intro now that Nick is gone.

2022-05-03•46mins
#21

Credentials Denied: Episode 9

On this week's episode, we look back to last weekend's action at Atomic and Tri-State Speedways, Mick plays commissioner as Chris and Mike draft their fantasy team, and we look ahead to this weekend's action at Bristol Motor Speedway.

2022-04-27•52mins
#22

Credentials Denied: Episode 8

On Nick's last show we discuss the new World Finals format, look ahead to the Bristol Bash, and predict who might be this year's champion in the Super DIRTcar Series.

2022-04-20•43mins
#23

Credentials Denied: Episode 7

On this week's show, we talk to this year's Jason Johnson Classic winner, Jacob Allen, the Xtreme Outlaws Sprint Car Series put on a barn burner of a feature, and we talk about the obstacles of poor cell service while on the road.

2022-04-13•52mins

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#24

Credentials Denied: Episode 6

On this week's show, we talk about Millbridge now hosting the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series series debut, the Outlaws are coming to a gaming console near you, and we look ahead to round one of The Outlaws vs The Posse.

2022-04-06•52mins
#25

Credentials Denied: Episode 5

On today’s episode, we talk about surprises and disappointments from the West Coast Tour, there's a new points leader in the World of Outlaws Case Construction Late Model Series as we head into the Illini 100, and we have breaking news about a driver who will be running both a Late Model and a Sprint Car at Bristol...guess who that is.

2022-03-30•57mins
#26

Credentials Denied: Episode 4

On today’s episode, we talk California surprises and disappointments, rising World of Outlaws Late Model stars and breaking news about Bristol… guess who’s doing double duty.

2022-03-23•1hr 5mins
#27

Credentials Denied: Episode 3

Welcome to Open Red: Credentials Denied! This is a new round table podcast where each week we’ll dive into the biggest topics about all things World of Outlaws and DIRTcar. In this episode, we discuss week one of the spring west coast tour, the Scelzi brothers get it done on and off the track, and Mike Warren shocks the world by revealing what his favorite track food really is.

2022-03-16•39mins
#28

Credentials Denied: Episode 2

Welcome to Open Red: Credentials Denied! This is a new round table podcast where each week we’ll dive into the biggest topics about all things World of Outlaws and DIRTcar. In this episode, we discuss Carson Macedo and Sheldon Haudenschild's performance, breaking sponsor news for the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series, a big Bristol Payout, and we look at what goes into the thinking before an event cancellation.

2022-03-09•44mins
#29

Credentials Denied: Episode 1

Welcome to Open Red: Credentials Denied! This is a new round table podcast where each week we’ll dive into the biggest topics about all things World of Outlaws and DIRTcar. In our first episode, we discuss Donny Schatz’s performance, veteran Late Model and Super DIRTcar Series drivers dominating DIRTcar Nationals, the meaning behind larger crowds and more!

2022-03-02•47mins
#30

Open Red Ep. 248 - 2021 Season Recap

This week on Open Red, Nick and Rob are joined by Johnny Gibson to recap the 2021 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars season and revisit their preseason predictions to see how right (or in most cases, wrong) they were! Hear it all and much more on Open Red, the Official Podcast of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars!

2021-11-11•52mins
#31

Open Red Ep. 247 - 2022 Schedule Special

This week on Open Red, Nick and Rob preview the finale for 2021, the NGK NTK World Finals at the Dirt Track at Charlotte, and take a look ahead towards 2022's massive schedule! Hear it all and much more on Open Red, the official podcast of the World of Outlaws!

2021-11-03•49mins
#32

Open Red Ep. 246 - Wayne Johnson

This week on Open Red, Nick and Rob are joined by the 2020 World of Outlaws Rookie of the Year, Wayne Johnson! With the Outlaws headed to his home state, we wanted to check in and see how things are going on his sophomore campaign. We also made sure we asked about the incident earlier this year with Aaron Reutzel. Hear it all and much more on Open Red, the official podcast of the World of Outlaws!

2021-10-28•45mins
#33

Open Red Ep. 245 - Dave Sharpley

This week on Open Red, Nick and Rob are joined by Dave Sharpley, the owner/founder of Sharp Advantage Safety Products, to talk about the science of seat inserts and driver safety in Sprint Car Racing! Hear it all and much more on Open Red, the official podcast of the World of Outlaws!

2021-10-21•38mins
#34

Open Red Ep. 244 - Michael Newman

This week on Open Red, Nick and Rob are joined by Michael Newman, the engine builder for Shark Racing! Newman breaks down the challenges of being an engine builder for a two-car World of Outlaws team, how he became an engine builder and much more! Hear it all on Open Red, the official podcast of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars!

2021-10-14•47mins
#35

Open Red Ep. 243 - Mat Williamson

This week on Open Red, Nick and Rob are joined by Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modified champion, Mat Williamson. Why, you may ask? Well, he's been making some Sprint Car starts of late, so we wanted to get filled in on all of the details! Hear it all on Open Red, the official podcast of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars!

2021-10-06•50mins
#36

Open Red Ep. 242 - Lyndsay Barna

This week on Open Red, Nick and Rob are joined by journalist Lyndsay Barna of Fox 43 in central Pennsylvania to preview this week's running of the National Open at Williams Grove Speedway, as well as find out how Barna rose the journalistic ranks. Hear it all on Open Red, the official podcast of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars!

2021-09-30•48mins
#37

Open Red Ep. 241 - Sye Lynch

This week on Open Red, Nick and Rob are joined by Sye Lynch as he gets ready to take on the Outlaws this upcoming weekend. Lynch discusses what his year has been like so far, his legendary quick-time run at the 2019 Kings Royal and much more. Hear it all on Open Red, the official podcast of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars!

2021-09-21•54mins
#38

Open Red Ep. 240 - Peter Murphy

This week on Open Red, Nick and Rob are joined by the owner of Keller Auto Speedway, Peter Murphy, to talk about the Outlaws return to Keller, Murphy's harrowing near-death crash a few years ago, and what he thinks about the state of Sprint Car racing in California. Hear it all on Open Red, the official podcast of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars!

2021-09-14•43mins
#39

Open Red Ep. 238 - Justin Marks

This week on Open Red, Justin Marks joins the show! Marks talks about his love of Sprint Cars, his Trackhouse Racing team sponsoring Shane Stewart at the Knoxville Nationals, and much more. Hear it all on Open Red, the official podcast of the World of Outlaws!

2021-09-01•39mins
#40

Open Red Ep. 237 - Giovanni Scelzi

This week on Open Red, Nick and Rob are joined by the youngest pole winner in Knoxville Nationals history, Giovanni Scelzi! The man they call "Hot Sauce" talks about achieving so much at such a young age, the relationship with his brother, Dominic, the origins of his nickname, and much more! All that and much more on Open Red, the official podcast of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars!

2021-08-24•54mins
#41

Open Red Ep. 236 - Kyle Larson / Knoxville Nationals Recap

On this weeks episode, Rob is out on assignment. Our Producer Nick White stops by for part two of the Nick & Nick show to recap and share some stories, stats and highlights from their week in Knoxville. We also have an exclusive post race interview with the 2021 Knoxville Nationals Winner himself, Mr. Kyle Larson

2021-08-17•57mins
#42

Open Red Ep. 235 - Danny Lasoski

This week on Open Red, Nick and Rob are joined by four-time Knoxville Nationals champion Danny Lasoski! "The Dude" talks about what it was like winning the Nationals and what it would mean to win the Nationals as the crew chief for his nephew, Brian Brown. All that and much more on Open Red, the official podcast of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars!

2021-08-10•42mins
#43

Open Red Ep. 234 - Fan Q+A

On this week's episode, some of the Outlaws answer questions from you, the listeners! Was your question answered? If so, you're going to the Knoxville Nationals! Hear it all on Open Red, the official podcast of the World of Outlaws!

2021-08-03•45mins
#44

Open Red Ep. 233 - Mason Daniel

This week on Open Red, Mason Daniel joins the show to discuss his early retirement from Sprint Car racing due to concussions, what his recovery has been like, and what comes next for the 21-year-old Californian. Hear it all on Open Red, the official podcast of the World of Outlaws!

2021-07-28•46mins
#45

Open Red 232 - Spencer Bayston

This week on Open Red, Spencer Bayston joins the show to relive the biggest win of his career in the Brad Doty Classic at Attica Raceway Park! Hear it all on Open Red, the official podcast of the World of Outlaws!

2021-07-20•1hr 18mins
#46

Open Red Ep. 231 - Cole Macedo

This week on Open Red, Cole Macedo joins the show to talk about racing weekly in Ohio, his goals for the Brad Doty Classic and Kings Royal, and following the footsteps of his older brother, Carson. Hear it all on Open Red, the official podcast of the World of Outlaws!

2021-07-13•58mins
#47

Open Red Ep. 230 - Mid-Season Recap

This week on Open Red, Nick and Rob recap the first half of the 2021 season and see if they're even remotely close to being right on their preseason predictions! Hear it all on Open Red, the official podcast of the World of Outlaws!

2021-07-07•41mins
#48

Open Red Ep. 229 - Donny Schatz

This week on Open Red, Nick and Rob are joined by the newest member of the 300-win club, Donny Schatz! Donny talks about how much that milestone victory meant to him, his upcoming NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut, flying, and much more! Hear it all on Open Red, the official podcast of the World of Outlaws!

2021-06-29•55mins
#49

Open Red Ep. 228 - "The Showdown"

This week on Open Red, Nick and Rob are joined by Tod Quiring, the owner of Huset's Speedway and Jackson Motorplex, to talk about "The Showdown," the AGCO Jackson Nationals, and much more! Hear it all on Open Red, the official podcast of the World of Outlaws!

2021-06-21•53mins
#50

Open Red Ep. 227 - Tom Devitt

This week on Open Red, Nick and Rob are joined by the technical director for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars, Tom Devitt. Tom joins us to talk about the technical future of Sprint Car racing, from safety improvements to a potential Sprint Car "Car of Tomorrow." Hear it all on Open Red, the official podcast of the World of Outlaws!

2021-06-17•55mins

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