Hung Throttle Podcast

HTP 48: NASCAR's Matt Kenseth Day

2011-08-25T01:40:00.003-05:00

It's "Matt Kenseth Day" in Cambridge, Wisconsin. This episode is a re-air of portions from Hung Throttle Podcast episodes 1 and 2 (2006), as we do a sound-see tour of the Matt Kenseth Fan Headquarters and Museum during an autograph session. We check out the cars, trophies, photos, uniforms, and merchandise. Listen-in to find out how we do inline for autographs.

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HTP 47: California Dreamin' at Infineon Raceway

2011-07-09T23:17:00.008-05:00

We visit California Wine Country which includes NASCAR road racing at the Infineon Raceway. .(30:36)

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HTP 46: Spoiler Gate at Daytona....Lugnut is pissed

2011-02-19T11:33:00.011-06:00

NASCAR Truck racing at Daytona, short track racing at New Smyrna and Volusia Speedway Park. We podcast from Daytona after Friday night's truck race. Lugnut tells of his insight to the evening's NASCAR Truck race which Michael Waltrip was handed the checkered flag.(44m)
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HTP 45: Angell Park Documentary DVD

2010-12-10T01:08:00.011-06:00

We're at Sun Praire, Wisconsin's Angell Park Speedway as we interview Bob Leff the author of the documentary film "Touched By An Angell", the historic story of the famous one-third mile clay oval. Lugnut and Barney comment on their viewing of the "thumbs-up" DVD. (29:59)
This DVD can be purchased from: VAP, 2217 Goecks Ct., Cotage Grove, WI 53527, ph 608.873.5764 (information during this podcast) or via Amazon.com. A great Christmas gift.

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HTP 44: IndyCar at Chicagoland 2010

2010-09-02T00:39:00.006-05:00

On this episode of the Hung Throttle Podcast, we take our listeners to Chicagoland Speedway for the Indy Car Series race held on Saturday Aug. 28th. We get to the track early and bring our listeners into the paddock, then up into the stands for the Indy Lites race. Then it's off to dinner at the truck, shopping for souvenirs, and finally it's race time. If you can, listen to the show with headphones as we recorded it in stereo. (52:13)

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HTP 43: Bill Prietzel & Angell Park's Survey

2010-08-27T05:00:00.011-05:00

New segment, "This Week in Racing History", Bill Prietzel at Wisconsin's Hales Corners Speedway in 1982 (thanks to Midwest Racing Archives blog). Sun Praire, Wisconsin's Angell Park Speedway news and rumors. We checkout Angell Park's latest fan survey. Lugnut and Barney discuss the race tracks they will be attending in the near future, and a little iRacing obsession. (49:49)

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HTP 42: Midget Racers Round Table

2010-05-20T00:13:00.018-05:00

Lugnut and Barney visit the Gough Racing garage (Rockford, IL) where we sit down for a round table discussion with midget racers David Gough, David Budres, Derrick Gough, and soon to be midget racer Ray Seach. We discuss getting started in racing, how the guys have come up through the ranks, the controversy between BADGER & Angell Park Speedway, the current state of midget racing, aspirations, Indy, NASCAR, F1, and many more subjects in this interesting interview.(42:55)

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HTP 41: Madhouse Season One Ends

2010-04-14T22:47:00.020-05:00

History Channel's Madhouse airs it's final episode of season one.Lugnut and Barney talk about their favorite Madhouse YouTube videol Rockford Speedway starts it's 63rd season. U-CAR racing series news. Lugnut and Barney start plans for a racing vacation binge in June. Hung Throttle Podcast readies for the 2010 Midwest racing season, and Lugnut starts Twittering. (18:52)
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HTP 40: Madhouse Fans Love Chasity

2010-03-17T23:40:00.017-05:00

BBQ waitress Chasity, of The History Channel's TV show Madhouse, is a topic of discussion for tonight's podcast. Madhouse is filmed in Winston Salem, NC at Bowman Gray Stadium.
We Skype-Out to Cousin Rich, who is at his Rockford, IL race shop. Learn about Rich's race plans for 2010, and a trip to Martinsville, VA for next week's NASCAR Truck race. (36m21s)
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HTP 39: Madhouse at Bowman Gray to F1

2010-02-10T17:17:00.013-06:00

Madhouse, a TV show about 4 Bowman Gray Stadium racing families, is discussed on this episode. Also on the card tonight is Lugnut preparing for the 2010 Daytona Speedweeks, ARCA, Danica Patrick, Milka, IndyCar, ice racing and F1.(42 m)

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HTP 38: Hunnert Car Pile-Up

2009-10-19T13:50:00.021-05:00

We attend the Hunnert Car Pile-Up in Morris, Illinois. It's a traditional style car show for 1964 and earlier rods and customs that are built in a fashion that represents that era. Only mags that are styled 1964 and earlier, no independent suspension on open wheel cars, etc. Rods and customs, rat rods, trad rods, lots of rust, wild paint jobs, rockabilly bands, vendors and lots of fun. An overflow of spectators led to some interesting altercations. Hope there will be a 2010 HTP, as there are rumors saying in could be the last.We talk to lots of interesting people, that include owners of a turocharged Offy powered Model A, a bomber inspired '37 Ford rat rod pickup, a Ford powered Henery J, a Model A Ford transformed into a extended cab pickup, a rat rod with a Pontiac dash, and a cool '54 Chevy custom. Check for photos on our Flickr site, more to follow.(35m33s)< Click here to listen to or download HTP 38: Hunnert Car Pile-Up

HTP 37: Mid-Nebraska Speedway and Rockford Speedway

2009-09-22T17:14:00.018-05:00

Barney visits Nebraska's Mid-Nebraska Speedway, while on the same Saturday night, Lugnut attends the races at Illinois's Rockford Speedway. Listen in as Rockford's Speedway's history is discussed.

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HTP 36: Test Track at Disney's Epcot

2009-08-27T21:27:00.015-05:00

We are at the high speed Test Track ride at Disney's Epcot in Orlando, Florida. Test Track emulates a GM testing facility. Lugnut's car locks up as he takes the Test Track ride. Lugnut keeps recording as he and his fellow riders are taken back-stage and into the garage area. Lugnut takes a few photos before a cast member tells him he is in the official back-stage area and must turn off his camera. Check the Hung Throttle Flickr page to see the photos. A few audio clips have been added to the end of this episode for our DFs (Disney Fanatics) listners. (46:50)

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HTP 35: Roy Aitchison Prepares for Bonneville Salt Flats

2009-08-09T02:00:00.012-05:00

Wisconsin's Roy Aitchison, of High Speed Green ..Land Speed Record Team, prepares an IMCA style modified for the Bonneville Salt Flats for his first attempt at a SCTA land speed record. Roy tells how this California stock car racer ends up in the middle of Wisconsin. Find out why and how Roy and his crew build this land speed record attempt car. This episode also includes the obligatory Dick Trickle stories (42:00) Check out the photos on Flickr

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HTP 34: Jefferson Speedway with Lugnut and Barney

2009-07-27T21:05:00.009-05:00

Welcome to a full Saturday night of short-track racing at the Jefferson Speedway with Lugnut and Barney. Jefferson Speedway is "Wisconsin's Action Track". Enjoy the sounds of racing, a great driving stunt during intermission, trips to the concession stand, eating hot dogs and a walk-thru the pit area after the races.
This podcast is headphone recommended to enjoy all ambient sounds, flying bumpers, sliding cars and the sounds of excited racing fans (including Lugnut and Barney). Enjoy America's little gem of a speedway, the Jefferson Speedway. (3:05:31)
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HTP 33: Casino, Meth, NASCAR and Real Racing

2009-07-22T01:50:00.007-05:00

Lugnut goes to the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois. Celebrities at the casino, also Jeremy Mayfield, Kyle Busch on the radio and monkey racing are discussed. A great night of racing at the Madison International Speedway in Oregon, Wisconsin. Lugnut and Barney talk about the next major event at the Madison International Speedway when Matt Kenseth will be racing his son, Ross Keseth. (58m46s)

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HTP 32: Angell Park's Firecracker 25

2009-07-08T20:13:00.008-05:00

Hung Throttle Podcast visits the Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin for a night of midget auto racing. Lugnut and Barney also check out The National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame between races. The Hall of Fame is a must-see for any auto racing enthusiast. So follow along with Lugnut and Barney as they visit their favorite racing facility on earth... the clay oval of Angell Park Speedway. (24m 04s)

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HTP 31: Sinissippi Ice Racing

2009-03-08T09:46:00.008-05:00

It's a fun but cold day in Hustiford, Wisconsin as Lugnut and Barney check out Sinnissippi Ice Racing. We have lunch at Karen's Lone Pine Tap. Today is "Fun Day", so up first is the Mechanics Race. Rules are explained before an interview with driver Kala Peterman. Go to the Hung Throttle Flickr page for a few photos we took. (22m20s)

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HTP 30: Lugnut Returns From Daytona

2009-02-26T02:05:00.007-06:00

Lugnut returns from the 2009 Daytona Speedweek. Check the podcast for the Hung Throttle Podcast give-a-way this episode. Parking problems for the Daytona 500. Trouble for Lugnut in the stands again this year. Vickers vs Earnhart. Jr snapping? California Sleepin. (35m55s)

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HTP 29: Lugut at Daytona - Day 3-4 (Fri-Sat)

2009-02-15T09:04:00.005-06:00

Day 3 and 4 of Lugnut's Daytona Speedweek Podcast Marathon. Maybe a podcasting first, Lugnut reports from beneath the backstraight grandstands just minutes before the start of Saturday's NASCAR Nationwide Series race. Lugnut tells of his day at the flee market, which is located just west of the Daytona International Speedway. Lugnut attends Friday's NASCAR Truck race, and "The Big One" happens right in front of him. Kyle Bush's spotter is funny. Saturday's final Sprint Cup practice info. Will Scott Speed finish the 500? Empty seats for the Nationwide race. (16m32s)

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HTP 28: Lugnut at Daytona - Day 2 (Thr)

2009-02-14T00:58:00.007-06:00

Day two of the Daytona Speedweek Podcast Marathon. It's Thursday and the Twin 150's, then off to New Symrna Speedway again tonight. Lugnut discusses what he learned by listening in on the scanner of Wisconsin drivers Travis Kvapil and Matt Kenseth. Lugnut finds some great souvenir bargins. NASCAR/Grand-Am is building a new complex by the Daytona Speedway. Check out our links to our Face Book, Flickr pictures, YouTube video and Skype contact. (36m09s)

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HTP 27: Lugnut at Daytona - Day 1 (Wed)

2009-02-12T08:13:00.008-06:00

First day of the Hung Throttle Podcast Daytona Speedweek Marathon. Tonight Lugnut visits the New Symrna Speedway, for The World Series of Asphalt Racing. Lugnut will be calling in daily from Florida. He will be going to the Daytona International Speedway, the local short-tracks and other venues in the Daytona area. Hung Throttle will have a podcast daily thru Monday. (28m30s)

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HTP 26: Rockford Speedway Champions and Daytona Speedweeks Preview

2009-02-09T20:32:00.006-06:00

Hung Throttle's Cousin Rich interviews at Rockford (IL) Speedway's Champions Banquet. Four cylinder driver, 17 year old Tanner Atchison is up first. Then Alex Papini tells of his notable ROY season, followed by Road-Runner hot shoe Terrance Robinson. Next to the mic is many time winner Charlie Frisch and then Gregg McKarns presents Hugh Derey Memorial Award.
Stay listening as the boys from the Hung Throttle Podcast inform you of the almost-live Daytona Speedweek Podcast Marathon that will start Wednesday night. Lugnut takes his annual trip to Daytona for Speedweek and he will be calling in daily.
Send us an e-mail, or record us a voice mail using our Skype service, that we can use on the next show. To make it easy, check the links to the right on this site. (35m04s)

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HTP 25: Lugnut and Barney On Live Radio

2009-01-16T08:03:00.013-06:00

Hung Throttle's Lugnut and Barney make their live radio debut, as they are invited to Gregg Kielma's motorsport show. We re-enact our segment of the show during this episode.
Grand Am Rolex 24 Hour and ice racing are discussed. (23m24s)
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HTP 24: Prelude to Daytona

2009-01-09T08:09:00.008-06:00

Barney returns from Grand Am's "The Roar Before the Rolex 24" test days at Daytona. Danica Patrick enters the Rolex 24. Barney meets a listener at Daytona. Racing and the economy. Lugnut tells of his plans for the Hung Throttle Podcast Daytona Speedweeks Marathon. (41m29s)
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Oz Racing Wrap Partners With Australian Motorsports Forum

2008-12-28T08:05:00.010-06:00

Our Australian friends at Oz Racing Wrap partner with Australian Motorsports Forum.
Good luck to all!

HTP 23: Jerry Gille - Rockford Speedway and NASCAR 2008 Illinois State Champion

2008-11-26T02:12:00.011-06:00

We travel down to Rockford, Illinois to visit with Jerry Gille, the Rockford Speedway Late Model Champion and Illinois NASCAR State Championship winner for 2008. We sit on stacks of racing tires in Gille's race shop, as the ceiling lights buzz and the furnace runs on a cold night in November. Keeping it real, and talking racing. The 2008 championships, going to the NASCAR awards banquet in Las Vegas, Jerry's family involvement and dedication to racing, the ASA years, "blow-over" at Cedar Rapids, Chad Knaus, John Knaus, the Bilderbacks, Bobby Wilberg, Joe Shear,
Johnny "Z" Ziegler, Dick Trickle, following the 7 race/week Wisconsin tour, Angell Park, vintage racing and Red's Tavern are just some of the topics discussed.
Like Lugnut and Barney, Jerry Gille loves the history of all auto racing. (71min 9sec)

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HTP 22: Racing, Rain and Pancakes

2008-11-04T00:13:00.008-06:00

Oktoberfest weekend of racing at the LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, Wisconsin, a track where the parties are as famous as the racing. This episode is the last day of a 4 day event, 2nd of 2 episodes. Lugnut and Barney break camp and head to the racetrack. They checkout the famous Sunday morning pancake feed, and get in some great racing action. A track where many present day NASCAR drivers and crew members honed their skills. (16m39s)

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HTP #21: Oktoberfest Weekend of Racing

2008-10-13T07:35:00.009-05:00

Lugnut and Barney enjoy the Oktoberfest weekend at Wisconsin's LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway. "The Fest" is the years last major oval-track racing event in the Upper Midwest, featuring 19 classes during 4 days of high speed action. Besides racing, there are vendors, parties, kids events and a pancake feed. The boys of Hung Throttle report from the speedway, the campgrounds and their tent as they try to survive northern Wisconsin's cold nights.
1st of 2 (18m45s)
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HTP #20: NHRA Drag Racing in Joliet, IL

2008-06-20T16:24:00.012-05:00

NHRA drag racing in Joliet, Illinois. Lugnut attends his first ever drag race as a guest of Okuma Machines and top fuel team Bill Miller Engineering Racing (BME) and their driver Troy Buff. Starting line procedure, burn-outs and nitro methane are discussed with Troy. Lugnut meets John Force and Ashley Force at a non-racing event. (31m20s)

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HTP #19: Lugnut At The Indy 500

2008-05-30T23:46:00.019-05:00

Lugnut and family are at the Indy 500. Lugnut calls into the show from Indy. Lugnut hypermiles. Trick way to get into the track that saved lots of time. Florence Henderson performs "God Bless America". Crying during "Taps" and "Back Home In Indiana." Julianne Hough sings the National Anthem. Danica Patrick's potty mouth, also Milka and Sarah news. The Milk Man Wins. NASCAR Trucks in Ohio.(43m57s)
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HTP #18: Pre Indy 500 Week, NASCAR and USAC

2008-05-21T01:32:00.007-05:00

IndyCar finishes putting the 33 car field in place with Bump Day. USAC Midget National Series visits Wisconsin and Illinois, plus Badger Midgets compete at the famed Angell Park 1/3 mile clay oval. Lugnut and Barney prepare for a remote podcast from Indy for their next podcast. (29m48s)

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HTP #17:Kyle Busch at Madison, WI

2008-05-08T04:48:00.015-05:00

NASCAR points leader Kyle Busch races at Madison International Speedway the night after contact with Dale Earnhart Jr in Richmond, VA. The Big 8 Series is also there on Wisconsin's Fastest Half-Mile Oval. 16 year old sensation, Michael Bilderback is interviewed by Cousin Rich. Ross Kenseth, son of NASCAR champion Matt Kenseth, also competes tonight. Lugnut and Barney report from the track. (31m39s)

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HTP #16: Midget Race Car Driver Dave Budres

2008-04-15T07:36:00.015-05:00

Wisconsin midget race car driver Dave Budres is interviewed. Dave talks about The Sand Box and Chili Bowl indoor races, his flip and win at Angell Park, and his plans for the rest of the 2008 season. Dan Boorse or Kevin Olson? Grundy County or Angell Park? Michael Andretti or Al Unser Jr? Indy or Daytona? Danica Patrick or Leilani Munter? Chilli Bowl or Fireman's National? Indy or Angell Park forever? Hung Throttle will follow Dave Budres's season in upcoming shows. A longer show than normal, but its interesting and fun. (51m38s)

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HTP #15: Miami-Homestead Ready to Rock

2008-03-26T23:08:00.011-05:00

Grand Am, Indy Pro and IndyCar are ready to do battle at Florida's Miami-Homestead Speedway. Lugnut and Barney give their insight to this weekend's events. 3 Doors Down will be rocking during the concert portion of the day's events. (22m55s)

MILKA

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HTP #14: Formula One 2008

2008-03-24T16:52:00.008-05:00

Lugnut and Barney review the 2008 Formula One to-date. Lugnut quizes Barney's F1 knowledge. Wisconsin NASCAR drivers in the news. (33m39s)

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HTP #13: Hung Throttle Is Back

2008-03-06T19:46:00.011-06:00

The Hung Throttle Podcast is back. Co-hosts, Lugnut and Barney return from their Florida race trips. Lugnut from Daytona Speedweeks, and Barney from the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. Learn about being more comfortable in your seats during the Daytona 500. Shark's Lounge. Hear about the new COT hat add-on. Lugnut has a confrontation in the stands. Lugnut talks to some Brits at the short-tracks. The new Zoom H2 recorder is used for the first time. (41m17s)
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Hung Throttle Podcast Returns

2008-02-22T21:31:00.002-06:00

The Hung Throttle Podcast will soon be posting new shows. Check back to our webpage, or be ready by subscribing to the feed. We are also on I-Tunes. Lugnut and Barney are looking forward to show #13 (after Barney's terrible time solo-podcast show #12). Barney has returned from The Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona and Lugnut is ready to tell his story of his annual trip to Daytona Speedweeks.

The Hung Throttle Podcast co-hosts are planning more of our listener requested sound-see tours. As always, The Hung Throttle Podcast will be having a fun time following NASCAR, USAC, IRL, Grand-Am, Champ-Car???, the great little short tracks of America, and any other form of racing or motorsports that Lugnut and Barney decided to add to the podcast.

You can still listen to or download any of Hung Throttle Podcast archived shows (1-12) by clicking on the Archived Hung Throttle link.