NHRA Insider Podcast

4.11 A Driver and Two Chiefs

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Funny car racer Blake Alexander as well as crew chiefs Jamie Miller and Dickie Venables join host Brian Lohnes on this post-Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornatio...

4.10 Talking The Gators, Callouts, and the Grind of Top Fuel with Brittany Force

08 Mar 2022

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On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, 2017 NHRA Top Fuel World Champion Brittany Force joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about the often hidden h...

4.9 The Insider Review After Race Number Two

01 Mar 2022

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NHRAonFOX analyst Tony Pedregon and NHRAonFOX pit producer Todd Veney join host Brian Lohnes for this episode of the NHRA Insider. This wide-ranging s...

4.8 A Quick Starter and A Come Backer

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Ashley and Bo Butner join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast.    Ashley talks about his highly impressive start at the ...

4.7 The Insiders End to the Off-Season

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

National Dragster's Phil Burgess and NHRA on Fox analyst Tony Pedregon join host Brian Lohnes on this final episode of the off-season before the 2022 ...

4.6 In With The Old

08 Feb 2022

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Tony Schumacher and Austin Prock join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. The two returning top fuel standouts have a lot t...

4.5 The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a funny car extravaganza on this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast. Championship driver JR Todd and championship crew chief Dean Antonelli join...

4.4 The Sophomore and The Insider

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Multi-time Top Fuel winner Josh Hart and NHRAonFOX analyst Tony Pedregon join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast.  For Jos...

4.3 Two For the Road

18 Jan 2022

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Multi-time pro mod winner Lyle Barnett and drag racing suspension guru Mark Menscer join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast...

4.2 A Pair of Chiefs

11 Jan 2022

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Nitro crew chiefs Aaron Brooks and Jason Bunker join Brian Lohnes on this week's episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. The two men have wildly differen...

4.1 The Learned and the Learning

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guests Bob Tasca III and Camrie Caruso join host Brian Lohnes on this first episode of the NHRA Insider podcast for the 2022 season.  Tasca is coming...

3.44 2021 In the Rearview

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guests Tony Pedregon and Wes Buck join Brian Lohnes on this final episode of the NHRA Insider podcast for 2021. The conversations range from a look ba...

3.43 The Director and the Doctor

02 Dec 2021

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NHRA National Tech Director Lonnie Grim and NHRA Medical Director Dr. Phil Surface join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider that is ...

3.42 Not So Overnight Success Stories

17 Nov 2021

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NHRA Rookie of the year Dallas Glenn, and a pair of Pomona top fuel semi-final finishers, Tripp Tatum and Cameron Ferre join host Brian Lohnes on this...

3.41 The Three Wise Men

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

NHRA Editorial Director Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Sr. Editor Kevin McKenna, and NHRAonFox analyst Tony Pedregon all join host Brian Lohnes...

3.40 Bright Lights, Big Stage, Blackout

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Pedregon joins host Brian Lohnes for this episode of the NHRA Insider. The two talk about the upcoming Dodge SRT Las Vegas Nationals presented by...

3.39 Coming Up On The Long Side of Short

20 Oct 2021

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Matt Smith and JR Todd join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast to talk about their respective weekends in Bristol, Tennessee at ...

3.38 A Pair of Hot Shoes

13 Oct 2021

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Greg Anderson and Ron Capps join NHRA Insider Podcast host Brian Lohnes to talk about their success at Texas, their championship hopes, and in the cas...

3.37 In The Hunt

05 Oct 2021

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This week pro stock racer Dallas Glenn and pro stock motorcycle racer Angelle Sampey join host Brian Lohnes on the NHRA Insider podcast. The two compe...

3.36 The Truth is the Same in Both Directions

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Pedregon and Josh Hart join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider. Lohnes and Pedregon go over who has risen and who has fallen over t...

3.35 Going from Good to Great

22 Sep 2021

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Alexis DeJoria and Clay Millican join Brian Lohnes on the NHRA Insider podcast this week to talk about their strong seasons and what it will take to m...

3.34 The Iron Men

16 Sep 2021

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Steve Johnson and Edmund Richardson join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast. Johnson after a stunning triumph at the Countd...

3.33 Counting Down to Championship Success

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Erica Enders and Cruz Pedregon join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. The conversations are wide-ranging and cover not on...

3.32 Big Questions and Big Answers at the Big Go

30 Aug 2021

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Tony Pedregon joins Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider and the two talk about the biggest drag race in the world and the biggest event o...

3.31 Young and Hungry Racers

25 Aug 2021

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Blake Alexander and Aaron Stanfield join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast. Alexander, who races with Jim Head in the nitr...

3.30 Between the Lanes and Between the Ears

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

NHRA Chief Starter Brad Hardy and multi-time funny car world champion Matt Hagan join Brian Lohnes on the NHRA Insider Podcast. The conversations are ...

3.29 the Josh and Tony Show

11 Aug 2021

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Josh Hart and Tony Pedregon join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast. Hart talks about the hurdles of getting back on track ...

3.28 Of Pressure Cookers and Frying Pans

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Ashley and JR Todd join the NHRA's Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast. They talk about their personal experiences at what...

3.27 Racing From The Head and Racing From The Heart

28 Jul 2021

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Ron Capps and Sonoma Super Comp Winner Marko Perivolaris join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast. Capps talks about having a fas...

3.26 Independently Stealthy

21 Jul 2021

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Joey Haas and Alex Miladonivch join host Brian Lohnes for this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. The two independent racers are competing with more...

3.25 Hey New Guy!

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Laughlin joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about the stunning news that he will be racing top fuel at Denver this weekend as part of the Dodge SRT ...

3.24 Standing out and Breaking In

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Neff and Travis Shumake join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. Two men who are at very different points of their dra...

3.23 A Thinking Mans Game

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast features interviews with Mark Ingersoll who serves as crew chief for Erica Enders' car in the NHRA Camping Wo...

3.22 The Inside Story on the Summit Nats

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guests Mike McIntire Jr and National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes on the NHRA Insider podcast this week to talk all thi...

3.21 The Hard Work and Headlines

16 Jun 2021

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Terry Haddock and Scott Woodruff of Jegs join host Brian Lohnes on this wide-ranging episode of the NHRA Insider. Haddock tells the story of his incre...

3.20 2021 Season Analysis Whos Hot and Whos Not

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Pedregon joins Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider to talk about what's happened five races into the season, who's succeeding, who's...

3.19 Prepped for Anything

02 Jun 2021

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On this episode of the NHRA Insider, No-Prep racer Joey Baroni and track operator Mike Natoli join host Brian Lohnes to discuss drag racing, winning t...

3.18 The Professional Set

28 May 2021

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Ron Capps and Jeffrey Barker join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast to discuss their 2019 season, their take on driving, r...

3.17 Long Time and First Time

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Johnson and Dallas Glenn join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast to talk about their respective wins at Charlotte and the ...

3.16 Hard Work and Hard Knocks

11 May 2021

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Racers Krista Baldwin and Joey Gladstone join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast to talk about their seasons, their reasons...

3.15 The Hot Shots

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Antron Brown and Bob Tasca III join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. The two Atlanta winners talk about their respective vict...

3.14 The Comeback Kids

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

David Grubnic and Eddie Krawiec join Brian Lohnes on the NHRA Insider podcast to talk about life, drag racing, and getting back into the sport that th...

3.13 The Money Men

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Shawn Langdon and Tony Pedregon join the NHRA Insider podcast this week for a wide-ranging discussion about drag racing, the upcoming Denso Spark Plug...

3.12 Making a Splash

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Hines and Elon Werner join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast. Werner, the Vice-President of Sports Publicity for th...

3.11 Greg and Guido Inside the Hearts and Minds of Champions

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Greg Anderson and Dean Antonelli, lovingly known as Guido join Brian Lohnes on the show to talk about the...

3.10 Meet the Smiths

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gatornationals winning crew chief Todd Smith and Gatornationals winning pro stock motorcycle racer Matt Smith both join Brian Lohnes on this episode o...

3.9 Gators Winners Two Ways

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals funny car winner JR Todd and top fuel winning crew chief Ron Douglas join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insi...

3.8 A Crew Chief and a Champion Tell All

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, crew chief Rob Flynn and top fuel world champion Steve Torrence join Brian Lohnes. Flynn tells his story ...

3.7 An Outgoing Legend and the Inside Scoop

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the NHRA Insider Mike Janis and Kevin McKenna join Brian Lohnes. Janis was recently told by doctors that his hall of fame pro-modif...

3.6 The Fire Within

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Angelle Sampey and Bruno Massel join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. The conversation with Angelle is about the amazing...

3.5 Rumors, Scoops, and Top Fuel's Newest Team Owner

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Pedregon and Josh Hart join host Brian Lohnes for two entertaining chats. Firstly, Pedregon talks ab...

3.4 The Grudge Man Cometh

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joey Gladstone and JR Gray join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. Both men have backgrounds in drag racing's grudge scene and ...

3.3 The Business of Speed

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cruz Pedregon and Justin Ashley join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast to talk about the headlines they have made on the busine...

3.2 The Young Operators

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tyler Crossnoe and Victor Alvarez join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast. These two guys are among the youngest and most innova...

3.1 An Author, A Racer, and A Look Inside The Biggest Stories of 2021

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, Elana Scherr the author of "Don Prudhomme, My Life Beyond The 1320" joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about...

2.43 2020 Year in Review Podcast

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this final episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast for 2020, Brian Lohnes conducts a wide-ranging series of whip around interviews with members of the ...

2.42 Rick Jones is the Thinking Mans Pro Stock Crew Chief

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Four-time Pro Stock champion crew chief Rick Jones joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about being a leading race car builder, a champion, and his road to...

2.41 Pro Mods Newest Brawler and the Pressure Cooker of Funny Car

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lyle Barnett joins Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider to talk about his path through the world of small tire drag racing and into the ra...

2.40 Over Under Sideways Down

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Leah Pruett and A Look Back At Pro Stock Motorcycle On this return episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, Leah Pruett joins host Brian Lohnes for an in-...

2.39 The Funny Car Strongman And Some Big 2020 Numbers

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Hagan joins Brian Lohnes on this week's episode of the NHRA Insider podcast and talks about his 2020 NHRA Camping World Funny Car Championship se...

2.38 The Outside Influencers

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In a year that was heavily influenced by powers and forces outside of the realm of NHRA Camping World drag racing, Ron Capps and Ryan Oehler were both...

2.37 Big Finishers

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Erica Enders and Antron Brown Newly minted four-time NHRA pro stock world champion and Las Vegas top fuel champion Antron Brown join Brian Lohnes on t...

2.36 Three Champions Talk Las Vegas Horsepower and How To Win

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Schumacher, Matt Smith, and Tony Pedregon join Brian Lohnes on this pre-Dodge NHRA Finals episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast. The conversation r...

2.35 From the Inside Out

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Burgess and Tony Pedgreon join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider to talk about a wide range of topics from the event in Dallas, th...

2.34 The Hard Part About Getting To The Top

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Hard Part About Getting To The Top Tommy Johnson Jr and Cameron Ferre join Brian Lohnes on the NHRA Insider podcast this week. Lohnes talks Campin...

2.33 Snapping up the Gatornats on to the Gateway City

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Biting Commentary On this episode of the NHRA Insider, Tony Pedregon and Joe Castello join Brian Lohnes to talk about the amazing Amalie Oil GatorNati...

2.32 Faster and Faster We Go

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stevie "Fast" Jackson and "Fast Jack" Beckman join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. Jackson and Beckman are fresh off US Nati...

2.31 The Insiders Insider

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

 National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna joins Brian Lohnes on the NHRA Insider podcast this week to talk about pro stock motorcycle, the Denso...

2.30 Going Mental

09 Sep 2020

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Erica Enders and Shawn Langdon join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast. These are two of the most mentally tuned-in drivers...

2.29 In The Money and In The Know About The Go

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Eddie Krawiec and Tony Pedregon join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. Eddie talks about pro stock motorcycle, the Mickey...

2.28 The Long and Winding Road

18 Aug 2020

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 TJ Zizzo and Angelle Sampey join Brian Lohnes on the NHRA Insider Podcast to talk about their careers, recent successes, and how the long and windin...

2.27 The First Timers

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The First-Timers Ron Capps and Joe Morrison join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider. Capps is coming off of his first race win at Lucas ...

2.26 Bikes and Bombast

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Hines and Donald "Duck" Long join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider to talk drag racing! Hines talks about the start of the 2020...

2.25 Three for the Road

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Clay Millican, Jack Beckman, and Bruno Massel join host Brian Lohnes for a wide-ranging conversation about NHRA drag racing, history, the ever-changin...

2.24 The Triumphant Return Edition

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Pro Stock Bikes and Indy races NHRA pro stock motorcycle winner Ryan Oehler and National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna join Brian Lohnes for a ...

2.23 Planning for the Unplannable

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Host Brian Lohnes is joined by the NHRA's Kasey Coler who is the Vice President overseeing track management and operations. Coler was a point man on t...

2.22 Into the Friend Zone

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, Mike Galimi and Joe Castello join host Brian Lohnes. Both guys are deep into the world of drag racing med...

2.21 Leadership, Life, and The Pursuit Of Motorsports

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Dr. Jamie Meyer is the guest. After a successful career at General Motors and serving on the SEMA Board, ...

2.20 The Cost of Being the Boss

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

NHRA President Glen Cromwell joins Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider to talk leadership in tumultuous times, decision making, the peopl...

2.19 A Story of Survival and A Climb To The Top

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

 NHRA pro stock motorcycle veteran Steve Johnson and A/fuel dragster standout Garrett Bateman join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider p...

2.18 The Experience vs the Experienced

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cruz Pedregon and Tyler Crossnoe join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider. Pedregon talks about his approach to what will be a very ...

2.17 The Horsepower Hour

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Line and Don O'Neal Description: Guests Jason Line and Don O'Neal talk drag racing, making power, planning a schedule for 2020, and what they ha...

2.16 A Privateer Top Fuel Owner And The Man Who Can Drive Anything

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Maroney and Brad Plourd join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. Maroney is the Arizona based privateer top fuel team owner ...

2.15 Pro Stock, Piston Rings, Mullets, and Blow Overs

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Hartford and Will Smith join the NHRA Insider this week, host Brian Lohnes talks about the newly revamped start date for NHRA in 2020 and there's...

2.14 Chatting With Champions: Shawn Langdon and Luke Bogacki

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this NHRA Insider, Shawn Langdon and Luke Bogacki join host Brian Lohnes for a wide-ranging pair of discussions within the sport of drag racing. La...

2.13 The Racers Mind

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Champion funny car racer Ron Capps and multi-time Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series champion Austin Williams join Brian Lohnes for two entertaining discuss...

2.12 Heart, Soul and Horsepower

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

 Dom Lagana and Billy Stockiln Speak Description: On this episode of the NHRA Insider, Dom Lagana and Billy Stockiln join host Brian Lohnes to talk a...

2.11 Connie Kalitta Wide Open

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

An incredible one hour interview with Connie Kalitta that has never been heard before. Recorded in 2018, this one hour long conversation ranges from b...

2.10 Reaction Times and Memories

01 Apr 2020

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JR Todd and Joe Amato join the NHRA Insider podcast to talk shop with host Brian Lohnes. Todd talks about his experience at the Pros vs Joes Reaction ...

2.9 Legendary Voices - Bob Frey and Jon Lundberg

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Drag race announcing legends Bob Frey and Jon Lundberg join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider to talk about their lives, history, and m...

2.8 The Big Stop

17 Mar 2020

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 Tony Pedgreon and historian Bret Kepner join Brian Lohnes on the NHRA Insider to talk about the stoppage in NHRA racing, when the series had been st...

2.7 Gatornationals Glory: Past and Present

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Darrell Gwynn and Greg Anderson join the NHRA Insider podcast with Brian Lohnes this week. Gwynn talks about his 1990 triumph and tells the most hilar...

2.6 The Gator Hunters

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeg Coughlin, Steve Matusek, and defending NHRA alcohol funny car champion Sean Bellemeur join host Brian Lohnes on this fun episode. Coughlin talks a...

2.5 The Hot Ones

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Erica Enders and Jack Beckman are two of the hottest racers on the NHRA Mello Mello trail in 2020 and they join Brian Lohnes to talk about success in ...

2.4 The Fire Show!

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Kalitta is driving like he is on fire, Ron Capps' race car was on fire at Pomona and before, and journalist Mike Galimi talks about Stevie Fast J...

2.3 Comings and Goings

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

 Jason Line and Antron Brown join Brian Lohnes to talk about their 2020 seasons. Line will be retiring from driving at the close of the year and Brow...

2.2 the ON season

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stevie Fast Jackson, Justin Ashley, and Bobby Bennett headline this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast with Brian Lohnes. Jackson, the E3 Spark plugs...

2.1 Comin' into 2020 HOT!

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this first podcast of 2020, guests Blake Alexander and Tony Pedregon talk about what's to come in the 2020 season. For Tony, the conversation cente...

1.33 A Rockin Look Back at 2019

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this special Christmas week edition of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes takes you on a trip back through 2019 using final round calls an...

1.32 the Gospel According to Lohnes

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this season-ending episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes delivers his recap of the NHRA finals, talks about the NHRA awards, an NH...