
Wild ending to the CARS Tour Pro Late Model opener at New River!
03/07/25 • 38 min
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!
- Is Pro Late Model racing oversaturated in the Southeast? A competing race in Alabama may have proved it.
- Looking back at the World Series of Asphalt from New Smyrna Speedway—key takeaways from the multi-day racing spectacle.
- Jason is back with another 🔥 “Lay It On Us” segment—what controversial racing takes will he hit us with this time?
- Cleetus McFarland in the motorsports spotlight—his impact, recent headlines, and why short track racing needs a figure like him to bring hype and new fans to the track.
If you love short track racing, controversy, and big-picture discussions about the future of motorsports, this episode is a must-listen!
💬 Drop a comment: What do you think about the state of Pro Late Model racing? Is it too crowded? Should short track racing take notes from Cleetus? Let us know below!
🚨 Like & subscribe to Back At The Shop for more racing talk, recaps, and hot takes every week!
#CARSTour #ShortTrackRacing #ProLateModel #MotorsportsPodcast #RacingDrama #CleetusMcFarland #WorldSeriesOfAsphalt #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
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!
- Is Pro Late Model racing oversaturated in the Southeast? A competing race in Alabama may have proved it.
- Looking back at the World Series of Asphalt from New Smyrna Speedway—key takeaways from the multi-day racing spectacle.
- Jason is back with another 🔥 “Lay It On Us” segment—what controversial racing takes will he hit us with this time?
- Cleetus McFarland in the motorsports spotlight—his impact, recent headlines, and why short track racing needs a figure like him to bring hype and new fans to the track.
If you love short track racing, controversy, and big-picture discussions about the future of motorsports, this episode is a must-listen!
💬 Drop a comment: What do you think about the state of Pro Late Model racing? Is it too crowded? Should short track racing take notes from Cleetus? Let us know below!
🚨 Like & subscribe to Back At The Shop for more racing talk, recaps, and hot takes every week!
#CARSTour #ShortTrackRacing #ProLateModel #MotorsportsPodcast #RacingDrama #CleetusMcFarland #WorldSeriesOfAsphalt #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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Donnie Clack: The Story of Lanier Speedway
🏁 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!
🚨 Like, comment, and subscribe to Back At The Shop for more exclusive interviews and racing deep dives! Let us know in the comments: What’s the biggest challenge facing short track racing today? ⬇️
#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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