Hammer Down Racing Report

Weekly recap of all the NW Ohio/SE Michigan racing action plus the latest racing news locally and beyond! Each week, we feature a special guest or guests (drivers, promoters, etc.), pizza giveaways and much more!

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ARCA's Natalie Decker, Flat Rock Speedways Ray ...
Huge program this week! We talk to rising ARCA star Natalie Decker as she approaches this weekend's Menard's 200 at Toledo Speedway. Fremont Speedway promoter gets real about his thoughts on the current state of Millstream Speedway. Also, young Flat...
75 min
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5/10/2018: Talking Fremont Speedway & Possible ...
Ron Miller channels his inner Fremont Speedway promoter Rich Farmer to answer some questions (Rich forgot to turn his ringer on). We also talk about France family exploring options for the sale of NASCAR. WTOL 11's Ryan Wichman has your bleak Weekend...
46 min
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5/3/2018: ARCA President Ron Drager On NASCAR A...
ARCA President Ron Drager talks about the future of the series and his tracks (Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways) after the NASCAR acquisition. Also, Frank Corsoe and Tom Cole from BCSN's Corsoe & Cole show join us in the studio to discuss the current...
64 min
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4/26/2018: Sprint Driver Dustin Stroup + The Sp...
Fremont 305 Sprint feature winner Dustin Stroup joins us on the program. We also talk Mansfield's 100K to win Sprint Car World Championship & much more!
49 min
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4/19/2018 Race Photographer Charlie Orns + Late...
Charlie Orns and his wife Toni from Freeze Frame Photos stopped by to talk about his involvement in NW Ohio racing at various tracks and some fun things he has witnessed over the year. Lots of local tracks are shuffling their schedules a bit this...
53 min
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4/12/2018: Facebook Live At The Local Race Trac...
WTOL11 Meteorologist Ryan Wichman discusses this Spring's unseasonable cold and unfavorable for racing conditions and when things are going to change (spoiler: June). Announcer Gerry Keysor talks about what's on tap this season at Limaland and his...
68 min
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4/5/2018: Morelock/Warrior Racing Driver Denny ...
Denny Morelock discuss his racing career and plans to get back in a modified to support the Wounded Warriors project in 2018.
60 min
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3/29/18: Toledo & Flat Rock Speedway GM Scott S...
Scott Schultz, General Manager of Toledo Speedway and Flat Rock Speedway, stopped by the studio to discuss the 2018 season plans for both tracks as well as the current state of the racing industry from NASCAR down to the local tracks.
68 min
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3/22/18: What's On Tap For Attica Raceway Park'...
We talk to Attica Raceway Park's Director of Operations Rex Lejeune on this week's show about the 30th anniversary season now scheduled to kick off next weekend.
40 min
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3/15/18: 2018 Season At Oakshade Raceway + Insi...
Oakshade Raceway promoter Christina Henricks calls in to discuss the upcoming race season. We delve into the cancellation of races scheduled for this summer at Millstream Speedway. And Kevin Harvick and Tony Stewart comment on the disconnect between...
55 min
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3/8/18: Social Media's Impact On Local Racing/R...
We discuss the impact of social media on local tracks and how tracks are trying to address at least part of the issue with policy for race teams. Also, Rusty Schlenk Racing Future of the Sport co-winner Brianna Ruby stops by the studio to discuss her...
40 min
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3/1/18: Rusty Schlenk Racing's Future Of The Sp...
Dave Kemmer discusses next weekend's 29th Annual Woodland Mall Race Cars On Display event. Haley Dippman, one of the Future Of The Sport award winners, discusses what the award means to her and her racing career.
52 min
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2/22/18: WoOCLMS ROY Contender Rusty Schlenk's ...
Rusty Schlenk joins us to talk about his Future of the Sport sponsorship opportunity for young racers. Rockin' Randy Roberts joins us in the studio as well and we discuss young drivers racing with older drivers and the finish of the Daytona 500.
62 min
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2/15/18: Racer Cory McCaughey, Tyler Erb's Lega...
Sandusky Speedway Hangover Race Moonshine Stock winner and Fremont Speedway dirt truck driver Cory McCaughey joins us in the studio. Tyler Erb had a non-race related altercation that got him in some legal hot water after Wednesday night's foggy World...
64 min
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2/8/18: Tony Stewarts World of Outlaws Troubles...
We discuss why Tony Stewart will not be competing in any World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series events in 2018. The American Ethanol Late Model Tour released their 2018 schedule with at least one surprise on it. Father and son racers Dave Gumby...
52 min
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2/1/18: New Ohio Sprint Car Series Owner & Mart...
Steven Pocock joins us on the show to talk about taking over the Ohio Sprint Car Series (OSCS) and his plans for it in 2018. Also talked about his ambitious plans for the Martinville Raceway go kart track this year and a one off event he has leased...
46 min
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1/25/18: USA Invasion Champ Tyler Erb, Webb Dil...
Tyler Erb and Webb Dillard discuss the USA Invasion Tour that wrapped up last weekend in Australia. Oakshade Raceway Sportsman Champion Drew Smith joins us in the studio. Sandusky Speedway Hang Over Race Champagne Stock winner and runner up Ron Miller...
55 min
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1/18/18: Baer Field Motorsports Park's Grocery ...
General Manager/Promoter Dave Muzzillo of Baer Field Motorsports Park discusses the much talked about Grocery Getter Classic 24-hour endurance race coming up this fall. We also speak to Nick Rice of the American Ethanol Series and their plans to...
44 min
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1/11/18: DOT Electronic Logging Regulations And...
New DOT regulations went into effect last month for electronic logging devices (ELD) on trucks towing trailers. Find out how this may impact race teams getting to and from the track. We also speak with a newcomer to the sport of dirt track racing, Ian...
47 min
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1/4/18: Kevin Jaycox From Sandusky Speedway/Jim...
First show in 2018 with lots to cover. We speak with Kevin Jaycox from Sandusky Speedway on the re-rescheduled Hangover Race. Former Oakshade racer and current safety/tow truck driver Perry Cox calls in and shares his insight on being involved in...
51 min
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12/21/17: Three-time Defending Must See Sprint ...
Three generations of McCunes joined us in the studio. Jimmy, Anthony and Jim McCune talked Must See Racing Sprints and more!
46 min
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12/14/17: Get To Know 4-time Oakshade Bomber Ch...
Jeff Foks Jr. joins us in the studio to discuss his recent back to back Oakshade Raceway Bomber Track Championships. Shane from Rusty Schlenks pit crew calls in during qualifying at the Gateway Dirt Nationals from St. Louis, MO and more!
40 min
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12/07/17: Kevin Jaycox Discusses Sandusky Speed...
Kevin Jaycox on the show to discuss the upcoming Hangover Race at Sandusky Speedway. We also talk some Summer Nationals, P.R.I. and more!
40 min
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11/30/2017: Women In Racing
Female dirt track drivers Taylor Dippman and Amy Clair join us in the studio
32 min
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11/16/2017: Dirt Late Model Drivers Brad Eitnie...
We discuss how to determine what age children should be allowed to start racing. Also, how to be competitive with late models with less expensive equipment. Allan Blake called in from Australia to discuss the sport from down under!
54 min