Getting Up To Speed With Ben Deatherage

The Beyond The Flags podcast is back with Tyson Blood. Blood is the three-time defending Washington state champ in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region. We also discuss a wide range of topics, including clam digging, traveling around the Seattle metro area, the competitive IMCA Modified scene at Grays Harbor Racing, his YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/ @97bloodracing), and more! Take advantage of the schedule guide to the upcoming IMCA.tv broadcasts from across at the end of the episode. To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed Photo Courtesy of Pixel Boss Productions (www.pixelbossproductions.com) IMCA TV Broadcast Schedule Wednesday, May 1st Stuart International Speedway (IA) Friday, May 3rd Davenport Speedway (IA) Dacotah Speedway (Mandan, ND) Beatrice Speedway (NE) Saturday, May 4th Crystal Motor Speedway (MI) Boone Speedway (IA) Maquoketa Speedway (IA) Eagle Raceway (NE) North Central Speedway (Brainerd, MN) Grays Harbor Raceway (Elma, WA) Shelby County Speedway (Harlan, IA) Arlington Raceway (MN) Electric City Speedway (Great Falls, MT) Cottage Grove Speedway (OR) Bakersfield Speedway (CA) Yreka Speedway (CA) Estevan Motor Speedway (SK) Mohave Valley Raceway (Bullhead City, AZ) Sunday, May 5th Interstate Speedway (Jefferson, SD) Benton County Speedway (Vinton, IA) NoDak Speedway (Minot, ND) Monday, May 6th Independence Motor Speedway (IA) Tuesday, May 7th Clay County Fair Speedway (Spencer, IA) Wednesday, May 8th Clay County Fair Speedway (Spencer, IA)

Oakley, California's Kellen Chadwick is aboard the Beyond The Flags Podcast this week. Chadwick talks about his big win last Saturday at Antioch Speedway with the Central California Clash series and how the #83 number was selected. A regular in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, he also discusses his plans for 2024 and a destination he would love to vacation at with his lovely wife! Take advantage of the schedule guide to the upcoming IMCA.tv broadcasts from across at the end of the episode. To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed Photo Courtesy of Katrina Kniss Photography (https://kknissphotography.smugmug.com/) IMCA TV Broadcast Schedule Wednesday, April 24th Stuart International Speedway (IA) Friday, April 26th Davenport Speedway (IA) Dacotah Speedway (Mandan, ND) Electric City Speedway (Great Falls, MT) Saturday, April 27th Boone Speedway (IA) Crystal Motor Speedway (MI) Maquoketa Speedway (IA) Independence Motor Speedway (IA) Eagle Raceway (NE) North Central Speedway (Brainerd, MN) Grays Harbor Raceway (Elma, WA) Shelby County Speedway (Harlan, IA) Electric City Speedway (Great Falls, MT) Cottage Grove Speedway (OR) Sunday, April 28th Benton County Speedway (Vinton, IA) Interstate Speedway (Jefferson, SD) Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway (IA) Monday, April 29th Clay County Fair Speedway (Spencer, IA) Stuart International Speedway (IA)

Welcome to the new podcast, Beyond The Flags. If you love IMCA racing, you will love this new program, as all sorts of participants and personalities will be interviewed. Our first guest is Nick Trenchard, a native of Klamath Falls, Oregon. Trenchard talks to us about his racing career, his success at Yreka Speedway, and his recent win at the Siskiyou County, California 1/4-mile oval. Take advantage of the schedule guide to the upcoming IMCA.TV broadcasts from across at the end of the episode. To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed Photo Courtesy of Blissful Moments Photography (https://blissfulmomentsphotography.smugmug.com/)

The NARC 410 Sprint Car Series is excited to make it back to Kings Speedway this Saturday for the Peter Murphy Classic! The event has a nice cool $11K up for grabs, and no doubt the big question is, will Cole Macedo pull off the hat trick and be 3 for 3 in NARC action. Listen to several of the personalities that will all be there, including defending PMC winner Dominic Scelzi. In This Interview: Jim Allen, NARC General Manager Dominic Scelzi Chase Johnson Cole Macedo Bud Kaeding Justyn Cox Nick Parker Gauge Garcia Dylan Bloomfield To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed SOCIAL MEDIA INFORMATION Website: www.NARC410.com Facebook: NARCKingoftheWest Facebook (History page): NARCSprintCarHistory Twitter: NARC410 Instagram: NARC410 YouTube: NARC410 TikTok: NARC410 Live Stream PPV: Floracing.com

The NARC 410 Sprint Car Series will visit the newly reconfigured Stockton Dirt Track on Saturday, April 6th. All teams will be hitting the track for the first in their careers as none of the drivers on hand have wheeled about on the newer surface. No doubt the NARC regulars are up for the challenge and duke it out for the 2024 running of the Asparagus Cup! In This Interview: Jim Allen, NARC 410 Sprint Car Series General Manager Bud Kaeding Nick Parker Chase Johnson Michael Ing Dylan Bloomfield Cole Macedo Colby Copeland To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed SOCIAL MEDIA INFORMATION Website: www.NARC410.com Facebook: NARCKingoftheWest Facebook (History page): NARCSprintCarHistory Twitter: NARC410 Instagram: NARC410 YouTube: NARC410 TikTok: NARC410 Live Stream PPV: Floracing.com

The Getting Up To Speed podcast is back after some time off. In the return episode, we conversed with a rising California star, Gauge Garcia. Garcia, from Lemoore, captured two exciting victories in 2023 and is looking to build on that success in the current campaign. Hear about his plans to take on the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series in the Keller Motorsports #2K, his dreams, and how he got his start in racing! Be sure to LISTEN, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and enjoy! To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed

The 65th Anniversary season of the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series is ready to roll to the second stop of the 2024 schedule. The tour returns to Merced Speedway for the first time in quite some time and it will no doubt be a great night of action on March 23rd as they tackle the Central Valley 1/4-mile oval! In This Interview: Jim Allen, NARC General Manager - 0:00 Doug Lockwood, Merced Speedway Promoter - 8:32 Cole Macedo - 10:57 Bud Kaeding - 11:40 Chase Johnson - 13:37 Justyn Cox - 16:07 Dominic Gorden - 18:36 Caeden Steele - 20:57 Shane Golobic - 22:00 Dylan Bloomfield - 24:31 Jarrett Soares - 26:25 Nick Parker - 27:41 Michael Ing - 29:17 To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed SOCIAL MEDIA INFORMATION Website: www.NARC410.com Facebook: NARCKingoftheWest Facebook (History page): NARCSprintCarHistory Twitter: NARC410 Instagram: NARC410 YouTube: NARC410 TikTok: NARC410 Live Stream PPV: Floracing.com

The Inside NARC podcast is back for the 2024 season, and the first episode features great interviews with several drivers traveling with the series. The season kicks off this Saturday, March 16th, at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California, for the $10,000 to win Mini Gold Cup! We hope you enjoy this latest installment! Introduction Jim Allen, NARC 410 Sprint Car Series General Manager Gauge Garcia Jarrett Soares Justyn Cox Michael Ing Shane Golobic Caeden Steele Cole Macedo Dominic Gorden Bud Kaeding Dylan Bloomfield Chase Johnson Nick Parker To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed SOCIAL MEDIA INFORMATION Website: www.NARC410.com Facebook: NARCKingoftheWest Facebook (History page): NARCSprintCarHistory Twitter: NARC410 Instagram: NARC410 YouTube: NARC410 TikTok: NARC410 Live Stream PPV: Floracing.com

Since climbing in the Sprint Car cockpit, Jayce Steinberg has been living out a childhood dream. His story of becoming a Sprint Car pilot is unique and fascinating. It is worth listening to for people who have always wanted to race but think it's too late. We also discuss his racing heroes as a kid, an appearance by a local racing celebrity at his birthday party, some good restaurants in the Chico area, and more! Be sure to LISTEN, LIKE, and SUBSCRIBE and enjoy! To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed Be sure to visit and support our sponsors: Are you looking for carpets, flooring, or countertops? Then look no further than Dave's Home Supply! Dave's got you covered with top-of-the-line products and world-class customer service. Visit www.daveshomesupply.com/ for an inventory of their products, free estimates, and more! Whether it's payroll, income tax, or bookkeeping services, 4U Simple Bookkeeping has you covered. They accept clients from all around the United States and have a quick turnaround. For more information, visit http://4u-simplebookkeeping.com/

Chase Raudman returns to the Getting Up To Speed podcast. In this conversation, we discuss his new role as the lead commentator for the High Limit Sprint Car Series. We also talk about the time when he wasn't sure if he wanted to continue announcing, his content on his YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@Chase_Raudman/videos), some of the things he's looking forward to in 2024, NHL hockey, and more! Be sure to LISTEN, LIKE, and SUBSCRIBE and enjoy! To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed Be sure to visit and support our sponsors: Are you looking for carpets, flooring, or countertops? Then look no further than Dave's Home Supply! Dave's got you covered with top-of-the-line products and world-class customer service. Visit www.daveshomesupply.com/ for an inventory of their products, free estimates, and more! Whether it's payroll, income tax, or bookkeeping services, 4U Simple Bookkeeping has you covered. They accept clients from all around the United States and have a quick turnaround. For more information, visit http://4u-simplebookkeeping.com/

Tulare's Thunderbowl Raceway has a wonderful slate of racing in 2024. In this episode, Gary Thomas and I broke down their schedule and what to look forward to, including several 410 Sprint Car events at the thrilling 1/3-mile clay oval and more! 2024 Thunderbowl Raceway Schedule Saturday May 4: NARC 410 Sprint Car Series and Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars (Chris & Brian Faria Memorial) Saturday May 18: NARC 410 Sprint Car Series, Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars and West Coast Sport Compacts (KRC Night) Saturday June 8: IMCA Modifieds, Sport Mods, Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks (Kris Mancebo Memorial- Central Valley IMCA Clash) Thursday August 15: High Limit Racing Winged 410 Sprint Cars and Legends of Kearney Bowl ($25,000-to-win) Friday September 20: World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars and LOKB (Dennis Roth Classic) Saturday September 21: World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars and Western RaceSaver 305s ($83,000-to-win Dennis Roth Classic) Saturday October 12: Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Abreu Vineyards, Western RaceSaver 305s and LOKB (Trophy Cup Tune-Up) Thursday October 17: Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 30 presented by Rudeen Racing Friday October 18: Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 30 presented by Rudeen Racing Saturday October 19: Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 30 presented by Rudeen Racing Wednesday November 20: USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets and Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars Be sure to LISTEN, LIKE, and SUBSCRIBE and enjoy! To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed Be sure to visit and support our sponsors: Are you looking for carpets, flooring, or countertops? Then look no further than Dave's Home Supply! Dave's got you covered with top-of-the-line products and world-class customer service. Visit www.daveshomesupply.com/ for an inventory of their products, free estimates, and more! Whether it's payroll, income tax, or bookkeeping services, 4U Simple Bookkeeping has you covered. They accept clients from all around the United States and have a quick turnaround. For more information, visit http://4u-simplebookkeeping.com/

The biggest Midget race in the world is set to kick off on January 7th in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the 38th annual Chili Bowl Nationals. Over 300 competitors from around the planet are already signed in. We got a chance to catch up with event publicist Bryan Hulbert and talked about last year's fantastic edition and what to expect for this year. Check out www.chilibowl.com for the latest news, stories, results, and more! Be sure to LISTEN, LIKE, and SUBSCRIBE and enjoy! To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed Be sure to visit and support our sponsors: Are you looking for carpets, flooring, or countertops? Then look no further than Dave's Home Supply! Dave's got you covered with top-of-the-line products and world-class customer service. Visit www.daveshomesupply.com/ for an inventory of their products, free estimates, and more! Whether it's payroll, income tax, or bookkeeping services, 4U Simple Bookkeeping has you covered. They accept clients from all around the United States and have a quick turnaround. For more information, visit http://4u-simplebookkeeping.com/

When putting in the long hours on the road and at the track with the World Of Outlaws, Wes Irwin is a name on that list. At the merchandise trailer, Wes is definitely an individual who is dedicated to helping fans of the series feel welcome and entertained and want to come back for more. Irwin talks about his journey to be on the road with the World of Outlaws, his Living Like Outlaws pages, the youth program that he helps young folks with, what life driving across the country is like, and more! Be sure to LISTEN, LIKE, and SUBSCRIBE and enjoy! To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed Be sure to visit and support our sponsors: Are you looking for carpets, flooring, or countertops? Then look no further than Dave's Home Supply! Dave's got you covered with top-of-the-line products and world-class customer service. Visit www.daveshomesupply.com/ for an inventory of their products, free estimates, and more! Whether it's payroll, income tax, or bookkeeping services, 4U Simple Bookkeeping has you covered. They accept clients from all around the United States and have a quick turnaround. For more information, visit http://4u-simplebookkeeping.com/

Gary Thomas returns to Track Talk to discuss the upcoming 2024 schedule for the Sprint Car Challenge Tour. Some highlights are the expansion of the series into the Pacific Northwest for Speedweek, the Trophy Cup Tune-Up, the reconfigured Stockton Dirt Track, and returns to staple facilities, and more! 2024 Sprint Car Challenge Tour Schedule Saturday March 30: Placerville Speedway (8th annual Spring Fever Frenzy) Saturday April 6: Stockton Dirt Track (Asparagus Cup w/NARC) Saturday April 20: Merced Speedway Saturday May 25: Marysville Raceway (24th Mel and Marlyn Hall Memorial) Friday May 31: Placerville Speedway (Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial Opening Night) Saturday June 8: Petaluma Speedway Saturday June 15: Antioch Speedway Monday July 15: Cottage Grove Speedway (Western Sprint Tour-SCCT Speedweek Opener) Tuesday July 16: Coos Bay Speedway Wednesday July 17: Douglas County Dirt Track Thursday July 18: Yreka Speedway Friday July 19: Silver Dollar Speedway Saturday July 20: Placerville Speedway (Speedweek Finale) Saturday September 21: Petaluma Speedway ($5,000-to-win 13th annual Adobe Cup) Friday October 4: Kings Speedway (39th annual Cotton Classic) Saturday October 12: Thunderbowl Raceway (Trophy Cup Tune-Up) Saturday November 2: Stockton Dirt Track (41st annual Tribute to Gary Patterson w/NARC) Be sure to LISTEN, LIKE, and SUBSCRIBE and enjoy! To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed Be sure to visit and support our sponsors: Are you looking for carpets, flooring, or countertops? Then look no further than Dave's Home Supply! Dave's got you covered with top-of-the-line products and world-class customer service. Visit www.daveshomesupply.com/ for an inventory of their products, free estimates, and more! Whether it's payroll, income tax, or bookkeeping services, 4U Simple Bookkeeping has you covered. They accept clients from all around the United States and have a quick turnaround. For more information, visit http://4u-simplebookkeeping.com/

2024 will see some changes with the World Of Outlaws, and one of them will be the talent utilized trackside and around the world on Dirtvision with Conner Wade. Wade took some time out of his busy day to discuss his career path to his new role with the "Greatest Show On Dirt" and his dedication to the sport he loves dearly. Listen to tales about his start as a Micro Sprint announcer, his family's involvement in racing, Paducah International Raceway, and more! Be sure to LISTEN, LIKE, and SUBSCRIBE and enjoy! To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed Be sure to visit and support our sponsors: Are you looking for carpets, flooring, or countertops? Then look no further than Dave's Home Supply! Dave's got you covered with top-of-the-line products and world-class customer service. Visit www.daveshomesupply.com/ for an inventory of their products, free estimates, and more! Whether it's payroll, income tax, or bookkeeping services, 4U Simple Bookkeeping has you covered. They accept clients from all around the United States and have a quick turnaround. For more information, visit http://4u-simplebookkeeping.com/

J.J. Hickle returns to the Getting Up To Speed podcast. He talks about 2023, which saw him earn four victories, including sweeping the 360 and 410 features at Butler Motor Speedway in August and parking it in victory lane at Fremont in June. Hickle also talks about the move to Sandvig Motorsports in 2024, a quick trip to the Netherlands, the NFL games he's attended, and much more! To listen to J.J's first interview back in February, click on this link https://youtu.be/C9wsi3tcDrc Be sure to LISTEN, LIKE, and SUBSCRIBE and enjoy! To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed Be sure to visit and support our sponsors: Are you looking for carpets, flooring, or countertops? Then look no further than Dave's Home Supply! Dave's got you covered with top-of-the-line products and world-class customer service. Visit www.daveshomesupply.com/ for an inventory of their products, free estimates, and more! Whether it's payroll, income tax, or bookkeeping services, 4U Simple Bookkeeping has you covered. They accept clients from all around the United States and have a quick turnaround. For more information, visit http://4u-simplebookkeeping.com/

With the 2023 NARC 410 Sprint Car Series all wrapped up we grabbed series General Manager, Jim Allen to discuss the upcoming 2024 schedule. Jim and I go over each individual race including the expansion of the Fastest Four Days In Motorsports to the Fastest Five Days In Motorsports as well as the return to Santa Maria and Merced. Listen and enjoy! 2024 NARC 410 SPRINT CAR SERIES SCHEDULE March 9 – Kings Speedway (Hanford, CA) March 16 – Silver Dollar Speedway (Chico, CA) March 23 – Merced Speedway (Merced, CA) April 6 – Stockton Dirt Track (Stockton, CA) April 13 – Kings Speedway (Hanford, CA) April 27 – Stockton Dirt Track (Stockton, CA) May 4 – Thunderbowl Raceway (Tulare, CA) May 11 – Antioch Speedway (Antioch, CA) May 18 – Thunderbowl Raceway (Tulare, CA) June 1 – Placerville Speedway (Placerville, CA) June 12 – Southern Oregon Speedway (Central Point, OR) June 13 – Douglas County Dirt Track (Roseburg, OR) June 14 – Cottage Grove Speedway (Cottage Grove, OR) June 15 – Willamette Speedway (Lebanon, OR) June 16 – Grays Harbor Raceway (Elma, WA) June 20-22 – Skagit Speedway (Burlington, WA) June 29 – Silver Dollar Speedway (Chico, CA) July 6 – Petaluma Speedway (Petaluma, CA) July 13 – Ocean Speedway (Watsonville, CA) July 27 – Santa Maria Speedway (Nipomo, CA) October 5 – Kings Speedway (Hanford, CA) October 25 – Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway (Bakersfield, CA) October 26 – Kings Speedway (Hanford, CA) November 2 – Stockton Dirt Track (Stockton, CA) To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed SOCIAL MEDIA INFORMATION Website: www.NARC410.com Facebook: NARCKingoftheWest Facebook (History page): NARCSprintCarHistory Twitter: NARC410 Instagram: NARC410 YouTube: NARC410 TikTok: NARC410 Live Stream PPV: Floracing.com

Cole Sorenson is a young talent behind the microphone that is on the rise. In this discussion, Cole and I spend quite some time reminiscing about the British Columbia racing scene along with Asphalt and Dirt Sprint Car racing. We also get into him calling the action on the PA at the Open Wheel Showdown in Las Vegas. Hear how he started his career and some exciting things going on in Alberta next season. Be sure to LISTEN, LIKE, and SUBSCRIBE and enjoy! To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed Be sure to visit and support our sponsors: Are you looking for carpets, flooring, or countertops? Then look no further than Dave's Home Supply! Dave's got you covered with top-of-the-line products and world-class customer service. Visit www.daveshomesupply.com/ for an inventory of their products, free estimates, and more! Whether it's payroll, income tax, or bookkeeping services, 4U Simple Bookkeeping has you covered. They accept clients from all around the United States and have a quick turnaround. For more information, visit http://4u-simplebookkeeping.com/

Kicking our week of interviews off is Dalton Smith. Piloting his family #75 entry, Dalton originally had no intentions of racing in 2023, but opportunity knocked, and he opened the door. Smith discusses his years growing up around racing, his first time sitting in the cockpit of a 410 Sprint Car, what 2024 looks like, and more! Be sure to LISTEN, LIKE, and SUBSCRIBE and enjoy! To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed Be sure to visit and support our sponsors: Are you looking for carpets, flooring, or countertops? Then look no further than Dave's Home Supply! Dave's got you covered with top-of-the-line products and world-class customer service. Visit www.daveshomesupply.com/ for an inventory of their products, free estimates, and more! Whether it's payroll, income tax, or bookkeeping services, 4U Simple Bookkeeping has you covered. They accept clients from all around the United States and have a quick turnaround. For more information, visit http://4u-simplebookkeeping.com/

Shane Hopkins has been a wheelman at Placerville Speedway for the last couple of seasons. Hear about his racing journey from being a Kart racer as a kid to moving up to being a crew member and eventually becoming a Sprint Car driver. Shane also shares on his fantastic relationship with legendary wrencher Brian Sperry and much more! Be sure to LISTEN, LIKE, and SUBSCRIBE and enjoy! To listen on YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and iTunes, check out the link at https://linktr.ee/gettinguptospeed Be sure to visit and support our sponsors: Are you looking for carpets, flooring, or countertops? Then look no further than Dave's Home Supply! Dave's got you covered with top-of-the-line products and world-class customer service. Visit www.daveshomesupply.com/ for an inventory of their products, free estimates, and more! Whether it's payroll, income tax, or bookkeeping services, 4U Simple Bookkeeping has you covered. They accept clients from all around the United States and have a quick turnaround. For more information, visit http://4u-simplebookkeeping.com/