Donnie Clack: The Story of Lanier Speedway

02/05/25 • 62 min

🏁 Exclusive Interview: Donnie Clack on the Past, Present & Future of Short Track Racing! 🏎️

In this special first-ever guest episode of Back At The Shop, we sit down with Donnie Clack, former Lanier Speedway track owner and promoter, for a no-holds-barred conversation about the state of Asphalt Short Track Racing and what needs to change.

🔥 Here’s what we cover:

Donnie’s early days at the racetrack—including wild stories like riding around in a Britney Spears tour bus! 🎤🏁
The highs and lows of owning Lanier Speedway, from major events to the struggles of running a racetrack during the 2008 economic downturn.
What ultimately led to his decision to sell the speedway and his thoughts on the current short track racing landscape.
Untold stories from Lanier that you won’t hear anywhere else!

If you’re a short track racing fan, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes insights and bold opinions on the sport’s future. Don’t miss it!

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#ShortTrackRacing #LanierSpeedway #DonnieClack #AsphaltRacing #MotorsportsPodcast #RacingHistory #BackAtTheShop

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🏁 Exclusive Interview: Donnie Clack on the Past, Present & Future of Short Track Racing! 🏎️

🔥 Here’s what we cover:

Donnie’s early days at the racetrack—including wild stories like riding around in a Britney Spears tour bus! 🎤🏁
The highs and lows of owning Lanier Speedway, from major events to the struggles of running a racetrack during the 2008 economic downturn.
What ultimately led to his decision to sell the speedway and his thoughts on the current short track racing landscape.
Untold stories from Lanier that you won’t hear anywhere else!

If you’re a short track racing fan, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes insights and bold opinions on the sport’s future. Don’t miss it!

#ShortTrackRacing #LanierSpeedway #DonnieClack #AsphaltRacing #MotorsportsPodcast #RacingHistory #BackAtTheShop

Be sure to leave us a review so we can mention them on the next episode!
If you'd like to see the video version of this podcast, go to: Brett Suggs Racing Marketing - YouTube

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Hoosier’s new tire fuels tight racing at SpeedFest!

In this episode of Back At The Shop, Brett Suggs and co-hosts Kyle Hood, Alex Carter, and Jason Kutsch dive into everything you need to know about last Friday’s Pro Late Model action at SpeedFest! From shocking finishes to post-race drama, this episode is packed with must-hear moments for every racing fan.

🔥 Here’s what we’re covering:

Full race analysis of the 100-lap thriller, including a tight qualifying session with razor-thin margins in a stacked field of 26 cars.
TH Motorsports’ newest driver, TJ Decaire.
A breakdown of the new Hoosier tire and how it affected performance on the track.
The chaotic final 10 laps: multiple cautions, a last-lap crash, and a surprise winner who stole the show!
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Honorable mentions: standout performances and key takeaways from the event.
Jason’s newest segment, “Lay It On Us”—where he throws out bold, racing-related questions for the crew to debate.

To wrap it all up, we look ahead to the highly anticipated Speed Weeks at New Smyrna Speedway next month. Get the inside scoop on what to expect as the racing season heats up!

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Wild ending to the CARS Tour Pro Late Model opener at New River!

In this episode of Back At The Shop, we break down the wild season opener for the CARS Tour at New River All American Speedway! From our shop picks to an intense finish, a new winner emerging—only for that driver to be disqualified—this race had no shortage of drama. And history was made as the first-ever female winner in CARS Tour history ultimately took the checkered flag! 🏆

🔥 Here’s what we cover:

Full CARS Tour season opener recap, including the DQ scandal that shook up the final results!
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If you love short track racing, controversy, and big-picture discussions about the future of motorsports, this episode is a must-listen!

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