Racing Nuggets

S1E70 Leighton Rose - Living on Tulsa Time

The Quarter Midget Phenom from Minnesota, Leighton Rose shares how he got the opportunity to run in the Tulsa Shootout this year, as well as his racing plans for 2026.

S1E69 Grant Griesbach - On a Roll

Grant Griesbach has been racing since he was a young kid. Of course, to many, he STILL IS a young kid, only now he has garnered several championships, all in this season. Griesbach won the Red,…

S1E68 Matt Weaver: Journeyman Journalist

S1E67 Matt Berger - For Love of the Sport

Matt Berger is not only a great racer in the Midwest, but he's an outstanding human as well. His unassuming and modest stature doesn't tell the whole story about his racing career. Matt started at…

S1E66 Rich Bickle: Back to the Barnyard

Rich Bickle is undoubtedly one of the most colorful characters in auto racing. He joins us as the first repeat guest on the Racing Nuggets podcast to discuss the upcoming special super late model…

S1E65 John Close: A Career Built on Passion

John Close had a career in motorsports that few have duplicated, serving as a media member, public relations/marketing specialist, team manager/member, race day spotter/competitor, and…

S1E64 Dave Kallmann: Stories from the Storyteller

We sat down with Dave Kallmann from the Wisconsin Journal Sentinel to chat about some stories of his career in the media, particularly those from the racing coverage that he has provided over the…

S1E63 Brad Both - Getting Dirty at Cedar Lake Speedway

One of the owners of Cedar Lake Speedway, Brad Both, joins us in this episode of the Racing Nuggets Podcast. Brad shares some of his background in racing that led him to be so involved at Cedar Lake.…

S1E62 Todd Behling: Shooting from the Hip

Todd Behling's voice has been heard in the Wisconsin racing community for many decades--as the host and creator of the LTN Hour (Let's Talk NASCAR), heard on Fox Sports 920 out of Milwaukee--as well…

S1E61 Marty Melo: Growing the ASA STARS Tour

Marty Melo has been passionate about auto racing since he was a kid going to dirt tracks out west. He is incredibly adept at marketing the sport and crafting win-win opportunities for all involved.…

S1E60 Charlie Menard - Memories and Mentoring

In this episode of the Racing Nuggets Podcast, we sit down with Charlie Menard, a racer who has many wins and championships to his name and continues to keep a finger on the pulse of motorsports.…

S1E4 Bentley Thompson - Bandolero Bonanza

Bentley Thompson may only be 12 years old, but he has clinched SIX Bandolero Championships in the 2024 season alone. Listen to this reserved yet insightful young racer as he reflects on his season.

S1E58 According to Plan: Dan Plan

Dan Plan, proprietor of the Midwest Racing Connection and sometimes co-host of this podcast, sits down to let PJ ask him questions about his life in auto racing. He is, first and foremost, a fan of…

S1E57 Positively a Fan of Andy Monday

Andy Monday has been a fixture in the racing scene around the Midwest, particularly at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna. Last Tuesday, he competed in the 2024 Dixieland 250—now the Ganrude…

S1E56 Justin Mondeik: From Family to the Fastlane

Gleason, Wisconsin's Justin Mondeik is this week's guest on the podcast. He is fresh off his big win in the Midwest Tour "Larry Detjens Memorial 125" at State Park Speedway in Wausau. The race could…

S1E55 Tommy White: Racing History Beyond the Flag

Tommy White, aka Tomasso Blanco, is our latest guest on the Racing Nuggets Podcast. Most people are familiar with Tommy as the flagman for several different series or venues, like the Midwest Tour…

S1E2 Luke Fenhaus: Racing, Family, and Farming

Luke Fenhaus is our guest in this episode. He chats about his first experience driving in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for ThorSport and future events with the team. Learn some of the things…

S1E53 Levon Van Der Geest: Engineered for Success

Levon Van Der Geest joins us on the Racing Nuggets Podcast to chat about his efforts behind the wheel of the #23 super late model race car, how his learning curve is getting better for helping to set…

S1E52 QC Willy: Shoot to Thrill

In this episode of the Racing Nuggets Podcast, we sit down with photographer QC Willy, aka William Prutz. He often shoots photos at State Park Speedway in Wausau, Golden Sands Speedway in Plover, and…

S1E1 Central Wisconsin's Chris Weinkauf

Chris Weinkauf is arguably one of the most liked drivers in Wisconsin. He's seemingly a friend to everyone and always takes the time for fans after piloting his sweet-looking #75 around various…