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The DragChamp Show

The DragChamp Show

Gary Don Free, Jake Hodge, Ryan Gleghorn

The DragChamp Show is a weekly bench racing style conversation with the biggest names in sportsman drag racing. You'll hear from NHRA Lucas Oil series racers, big money bracket racers, local bracket racers, and some of the top names in sportsman drag racing. The DragChamp Show covers NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series classes like Super Stock and Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street, Top Sportsman and Top Dragster, Top Bulb and Bottom Bulb bracket racing, Box and No Box classes, and much more. The Show is dedicated to bringing increased attention to the weekend warriors that travel the country to compete each week. Gary Don Free of DragChamp.com is joined each week by co-hosts Jake Hodge and Ryan Gleghorn who are both well known drag racing announcers and racers.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The DragChamp Show episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The DragChamp Show for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The DragChamp Show episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The DragChamp Show - TDCS072 Jennifer Folk & Dave Connolly
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07/15/21 • 71 min

Jennifer Folk of the Million Dollar Drag Race fame and Dave Connolly are our guests on the DragChamp Show this week. We got into a mix of big dollar bracket racing and Pro Stock racing as we discussed Dave's racing career and running the Million with Jennifer.
We kicked off the show diving into Dave's career driving and tuning the Factory Hot Rods along with his bracket racing and Lucas Oil sportsman class history. He explained the different challenges of tuning Pro Stock cars versus driving them and which he preferred.
Jennifer gave us some history on the original Million, the Million Dollar Drag Race. We delved into her family's 13 year history with the prestigious event and the challenges that come with running one of the biggest events on the season. She explained how she's taken the reins from her dad, Randy.
We also discussed the big addition to the Million this year which is the JEGS VIP Club giving away a brand new Camaro SS to one lucky member. For just $39, you can join the VIP Club and get entered into numerous giveaways and ultimately have a chance to win a new car.
It's a unique and fun conversation with a drag racing power couple.
We ask that you help us grow the podcast by rating us (5 stars please) and subscribing on your favorite podcast app. Also, share the podcast with your friends on social media.
About The DragChamp Show

The DragChamp Show is a weekly bench racing style podcast with some of the biggest names in sportsman drag racing. You’ll find entertaining racing stories, interesting people, and an all-around good time with sportsman drag racers.

The DragChamp Show is hosted by talented drag racing announcers Jake Hodge and Ryan Gleghorn. They’re joined by DragChamp founder Gary Don Free.

You can contact us at the following: [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected] or find us on Facebook at @dragchampmagazine.

For more DragChamp podcasts click here

Sign up for our free newsletter here

To purchase DragChamp apparel, click here

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The DragChamp Show is BACK!!!!! Yes, we're recording new episodes through our DragChamp Pro membership program. Members can watch us record the podcast LIVE on our DCP Members Only Facebook group. But lucky for you, we'll be releasing them on a delayed basis right here from time to time. To gain access to current and future podcast episodes, join DragChamp Pro today. Click here to learn more about the DragChamp Pro membership program.

This week we release our episode with drag racing royalty Anthony Bertozzi and Iron Mike Fuqua. Anthony needs no introduction as he's accumulated 18 world championships as a driver and many more as a car owner. Bertozzi is one of the best to ever get behind the wheel and I believe this is the first and only podcast he's ever done. Joining Anthony is his good friend and fellow drag racing kingpin Mike Fuqua. Mike is the owner of FTD Custom Racing Wheels and was a force on the drag racing scene for many years.

Together these guys entertained us for an hour and a half with amazing stories from their years of traveling the country going from race to race. Tune in as this is a great episode.

We ask that you help us grow the podcast by rating us (5 stars please) and subscribing on your favorite podcast app. Also, share the podcast with your friends on social media.

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The DragChamp Show - TDCS029 Wes May - Always Dead On
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09/10/20 • 81 min

Bracket racing ace and carburetor specialist Wes May is our guest this week. As a racer, Wes has won practically everything in the world of big money bracket racing. Now his carburetors are becoming more and more popular since they are "always dead on"! In our conversation, we found out what all of the buttons on his steering are for (there's nine of them!), his dream of driving a bracket funny car, doing wheelies in the Regal, his biggest win, the round that he regrets the most, promoting races, why he started selling race carbs, Tri-State weight, and more.
Wes and Jake shared stories from hole-in-the-wall tracks in the Indiana area which was a lot of fun. And Wes shared stories about his dad, Gary May. Even the one where his Dad left him at the track when he was a young boy...lol.
The DragChamp Show is a weekly bench racing style podcast where hosts Jake Hodge, Ryan Gleghorn, and Gary Don Free sit down with racers to discuss current racing topics and share racing stories. For more visit our website at DragChamp.com, our Facebook page, or email the team at [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected].

To get the best of DragChamp delivered to your inbox, click here!

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The DragChamp Show - TDCS014 Kris Whitfield

TDCS014 Kris Whitfield

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05/28/20 • 90 min

Reigning Division 5 Super Gas Champ Kris Whitfield is our guest this week on the DragChamp Show. Chris, a 17-time track champion at Bandimere Speedway, discussed the challenges of racing on the mountain, how he adjusts to sea level, racing on the West Coast versus the East Coast, how he finds and maintains sponsors, and much more.
The DragChamp Show is a weekly bench racing style podcast where hosts Jake Hodge, Ryan Gleghorn, and Gary Don Free sit down with racers to discuss current racing topics and share racing stories. For more visit our website at DragChamp.com, our Facebook page, or email the team at [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected].

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The DragChamp Show - TDCS005 Eric Sandlin

TDCS005 Eric Sandlin

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03/26/20 • 67 min

Eric Sandlin joins the DragChamp Show for episode 5. Eric is a NHRA national event winner, a 2x NHRA Bracket Finals competitor, and one half of the famed Sandlin brothers race team. In this episode, Eric talks about crashing mopeds, the Dallas - Ft. Worth bracket scene, winning the bracket finals, his thoughts on multiple entries, and of course his famous LUV Macheen race car. Tune in to this entertaining and wide ranging conversation.
The DragChamp Show is a weekly bench racing style podcast where hosts Jake Hodge, Ryan Gleghorn, and Gary Don Free sit down with racers to discuss current racing topics and share racing stories. For more visit DragChamp.com or you can email the team at [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected].

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The DragChamp Show - TDCS035 Mike Boehner

TDCS035 Mike Boehner

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10/22/20 • 55 min

NHRA Division 7 Super Gas Champ Mike Boehner joins the DragChamp Show this week. Mike recently documented his cross-country trip to the U.S. Nationals on DragChamp. We talk about his INDY trip, his recent hat trick in Phoenix, index racing, holding numbers, and how he got started in racing.
We also discussed top-end throttle stops and how hard they are to race against, the history of his Camaro, how he successfully competes against a sea of roadsters, chasing points, and why he loves NHRA racing.
After the interview, we talk about the upcoming Million Dollar Race in Montgomery and Ryan's interesting race weekend in the midwest.
The DragChamp Show is a weekly bench racing style podcast where hosts Jake Hodge, Ryan Gleghorn, and Gary Don Free sit down with racers to discuss current racing topics and share racing stories. For more visit our website at DragChamp.com, our Facebook page, or email the team at [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected].

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The DragChamp Show - TDCS034 Caraline McCarty

TDCS034 Caraline McCarty

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10/15/20 • 60 min

17 year old rising bracket racing star Caraline McCarty is our guest this week. A couple weeks removed from her breakout $30K win at the Spring Fling in Bristol, Caraline and her mom Carol sat down with the DragChamp Show. In this episode we discuss the wheelstanding Rambler Wagon, recap the $30K, discuss her start in the sport, her competition with her little brother Tripp, arguing with Mom, and more.
The DragChamp Show is a weekly bench racing style podcast where hosts Jake Hodge, Ryan Gleghorn, and Gary Don Free sit down with racers to discuss current racing topics and share racing stories. For more visit our website at DragChamp.com, our Facebook page, or email the team at [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected].

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The DragChamp Show - TDCS036 Bailey Ferraro

TDCS036 Bailey Ferraro

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10/29/20 • 51 min

Bailey Ferraro, who enjoyed a wildly successful week in Montgomery at the Million, joins the show this week to talk big money bracket racing. Less than a week removed from his back-to-back $50K finals, Bailey called in from South Georgia Motorsports Park to recap his Million week.
During the conversation we learned where the FUG nickname came from, what it's like working for Bug McCarty, who's the better driver between Caraline and Tripp McCarty, crashing roadsters in Bristol, and racing at Immokalee, his home track.
After the interview, the boys wrap up the Million and kick around their plans for the next few weeks.
The DragChamp Show is a weekly bench racing style podcast where hosts Jake Hodge, Ryan Gleghorn, and Gary Don Free sit down with racers to discuss current racing topics and share racing stories. For more visit our website at DragChamp.com, our Facebook page, or email the team at [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected].

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The DragChamp Show - TDCS063 Holden Laris - Laris Motorsports Insurance
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05/13/21 • 61 min

Holden Laris, the head honcho behind Laris Motorsports Insurance, is our guest this week on the DragChamp Show. On the show we cover the ins and outs of racecar and trailer insurance. Where you're covered, where you're not, how much it costs, what sets Laris apart from other insurers, and why you should go with Laris.
In addition to insurance, we discussed 220mph Super Comp cars, crawfish, having a good time at the track (i.e. partying), nicknames, Top Dragsters, insuring Top Fuelers, and so much more.
After the interview, the guys discuss Jake's successful event, backing through the water multiple times in dragsters, people accusing racers of cheating, Double00ShitShow posts, and more.
Let us know what you think! We love hearing from you. Like and share, like and share!!!!
About The DragChamp Show

The DragChamp Show is a weekly bench racing style podcast with some of the biggest names in sportsman drag racing. You’ll find entertaining racing stories, interesting people, and an all-around good time with sportsman drag racers.

The DragChamp Show is hosted by talented drag racing announcers Jake Hodge and Ryan Gleghorn. They’re joined by DragChamp founder Gary Don Free.

You can contact us at the following: [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected] or find us on Facebook at @dragchampmagazine.

For more DragChamp podcasts click here

Sign up for our free newsletter here

To purchase DragChamp apparel, click here

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The DragChamp Show - TDCS071 The Peep Show - Peeps Pennington
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07/08/21 • 70 min

The Peep Show, Peeps Pennington is our guest this week on the DragChamp Show podcast. The Texas based big money bracket racer was an entertaining interview as we peppered him with questions and he kept us laughing throughout the show.
Of course we discussed the history of the unique and rare Pennington roadsters, the challenges of running a used car lot, repossessing cars, and dirt on his brothers such as who's the best racer, worst loser, who maintains the race cars, and more.
Peeps told us a hilarious story about him and Michael repossessing a SUV, what life was like as a professional bracket racer, what part of the country has the toughest racers, and the challenges of racing on the mountain at Bandimere Speedway. We also found out which tracks are his favorite, whether he prefers racing at night or during the day, and that he is building a footbrake car.
The Peep Show didn't disappoint, you're going to love this episode.
After the show we get the dirt from Jake and Ryan about Ryan's adventurous trip to the World Footbrake Challenge. You'll want to stick around to the end to hear this!
We ask that you help us grow the podcast by rating us (5 stars please) and subscribing on your favorite podcast app. Also, share the podcast with your friends on social media.
About The DragChamp Show

The DragChamp Show is a weekly bench racing style podcast with some of the biggest names in sportsman drag racing. You’ll find entertaining racing stories, interesting people, and an all-around good time with sportsman drag racers.

The DragChamp Show is hosted by talented drag racing announcers Jake Hodge and Ryan Gleghorn. They’re joined by DragChamp founder Gary Don Free.

You can contact us at the following: [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected] or find us on Facebook at @dragchampmagazine.

For more DragChamp podcasts click here

Sign up for our free newsletter here

To purchase DragChamp apparel, click here

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FAQ

How many episodes does The DragChamp Show have?

The DragChamp Show currently has 73 episodes available.

What topics does The DragChamp Show cover?

The podcast is about Motorsports, Podcasts and Sports.

What is the most popular episode on The DragChamp Show?

The episode title 'TDCS031 Peter Biondo and Kyle Seipel' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The DragChamp Show?

The average episode length on The DragChamp Show is 76 minutes.

How often are episodes of The DragChamp Show released?

Episodes of The DragChamp Show are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The DragChamp Show?

The first episode of The DragChamp Show was released on Feb 27, 2020.

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