Best Brian Lohnes Podcasts (2024)

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6.37 Dallas Glenn and Mike Neff Talk Winning St Louis, Work, and The Countdown Grind 54:48

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On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by back to back Pro Stock winner Dallas Glenn and the winning Top Fuel crew chief form St Louis, Mike Neff. The two bring lots of insight into their recent successes and what it has taken to achieve them. Glenn has accepted all comers over the last two r…

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6.36 Jack Beckman and Julie Nataas Talk St Louis, Experience, and a Top Fuel Debut 54:28

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On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Funny Car veteran Jack Beckman and Julie Nataas, the 2023 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster Champion who will be making a Top Fuel debut at the NHRA Midwest Nationals this weekend. The two have very different stories but awesome insights to what motivates th…

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War Hemi: The Story of Ford's 1,100ci Aluminum WWII GAA V8 19:46

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It's a stunning thing to realize that Ford mass-produced an 1,100ci, dual overhead camshaft, alunimum block, flat plane crank V8 in the 1940s. Sill the largest mass produced V8 engine ever, it was just what Uncle Sam needed to power Sherman tanks. But how did it come about? In this video we not only look at the awesome specs and mechanical feats th…

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6.35 The Insiders Unite and Talk Indy, Reading, and Championships 1:01:52

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On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to discuss the results of Indy, what they have to do with the Countdown and how some teams are championship hopefuls and others may struggle to get their footing when pressures rise and results are mandatory. The upcoming Pep Boys Nationals in Readin…

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Drag Racing's Mad Scientist: The Beautiful Mind Of Sneaky Pete Robinson 40:10

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This is the story of one of the greatest minds in the history of the sport of drag racing. Lew Russell Robinson known more widely as "Sneaky Pete" Robinson was an innovator without equal in the 1960s. He approached the sport as a trained engineer from Georgia Tech and took that education to speeds and performance unknown for his time. He was the ty…

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Two Engines and No Chance: Al Stein's Twin Engine Porsche Indy Car Was Homebuilt Perfection 34:46

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The Indy 500 has long been recognized as one of the most amazing hot beds of racing innovation in history. The 1966 race saw a car that may well stand as one of the most unique, inventive, and downright odd of the era. The Stein-Valvoline Special was a twin Porsche engined, four wheel drive, California garage built machine from the mind of a former…

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6.34 Champion Crew Chiefs Hines and Jim Oberhofer Talk Toyota US Nats Triumph 1:15:36

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It was the race of races like it usually is and the winners certainly earned all of their accolades. On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Andrew Hines, crew chief for Indy winner Gaige Herrera in Pro Stock Motorcycle, and Top Fuel winning crew chief Jim Oberhofer who tunes Clay Millican's 330mph missile. Along…

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6.33 The Most Wonderful Week of The Year - An Insider's Take on Indy 37:15

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On this monologue episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes takes you though the myriad of reasons this 70th running of the US Nationals means so much to the racers, the fans, and the sport as a whole. There insight into the history of the event, the reasons why people attend, why the race is like a nitro powered…

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6.32 Tony Stewart and JR Todd Talk Brainerd - Indy Looms Large, and More! 1:00:59

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On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster host Brian Lohnes is joined by JR Todd and Tony Stewart to discuss their respective weekends at the Lucas Oil Nationals in Brainerd, Minnesota as well as the upcoming Toyota US Nationals. These two racers had two radically different experiences and they dive into both. For JR Todd i…

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6.31 The Insiders Talk Big Brainerd Stories, Who's a Contender and Who's Pretending 50:48

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On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon joins Brian Lohnes to talk all things Lucas Oil Nationals, championship contenders, fresh drivers arriving at the race, and how some teams are contending for a title already and some teams are pretending to. The pair spend the first part of their discussion deep divin…

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Line Locked Episode 31 (Mark and Trevor Messamore) Messamore Family Racing 51:08

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Send us a text This week we talk with a Father-son (s) team about their come up, relationships, and navigating the struggles. From Junior Dragsters to Comp and Pro Mod cars, this family has raced it all with success.By Line Locked

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6.30 Antron Brown Talks Success in Sonoma, Capps Talks Top Fuel In 2026 and More! 1:00:24

2M ago1:00:24

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On this revealing episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Antron Brown and Ron Capps. Brown, a Top Fuel winner three times already this season talks about his success in Sonoma, their building of a successful program in 2024, and why his team always seems to be in fighting form at this time of the year. Brown talks about…

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Line Locked Episode 30 (Bubba) Our very good best friend. 29:04

2M ago29:04

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Send us a text Live from Norwalk, OH Summit Motorsports park, we hang out with Bubba in front of a live audience. We talk about how he got into the sport, drag and drives, top-level alcohol racing, and some BS'n in between. Be sure you're subscribed and thanks for listening!By Line Locked

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Line Locked Episode 29 (Brian Lohnes) NHRA Insider and Dork-o-Motive 1:00:43

2M ago1:00:43

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Send us a text This week we are graced with the presents of the one and only Brian Lohnes. It say it was an honor to have him come on and chat would be an understatement. We talk about how he generates ideas for his podcasting, NHRA safety, NHRA policy, and lots of back and forth about general drag racing topics. Be sure to hit that like button, sm…

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6.29 Sleepless in Seattle and Surging Toward Sonoma 48:53

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In this monologue style episode of the NHRA Insider host Brian Lohnes gets your caught up on the major stories coming out of the Northwest Nationals and leading right into this weekend's Denso Sonoma Nationals. A hectic travel week means that the whole sport is on the move. There are many observations from Pacific Raceways that could translate to t…

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6.28 The Insiders Prep You For A Trip To The Northwest Nationals 56:51

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On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon to talk all things NHRA Northwest Nationals. The race this weekend will be unique, featuring Friday night late evening qualifying to really kick things off and great weather is forecasted throughout. There are awesome storylines, and the…

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Line Locked Episode 28 (Shane and Joe) Straight Axle Mafia. Live Recording from Beech Bend Raceway 28:07

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Send us a text The last live recording from the Nostalgia Nationals 2024 Beech Bend Raceway. Our guests were Shane Lile and Joe Bridges. Really fun time! If you liked what you watched, a share would also be appreciated. Thanks Joe and Shane!!By Line Locked

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6.27 Josh Hart Talks About His Top Fuel Struggle And The Insiders Deep Dive Play NHRA 1:04:06

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On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast top fuel team owner and driver Josh Hart joins host Brian Lohnes to discuss the work, the struggles, the commitments, and the challenges his team has faced and how they are going to overcome them. This is a fascinating and in-depth look into the harder side of the top fuel world. Beyond the accolades, the…

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Line Locked Episode 27 (Mike Bilina) 56 Chevy Wheelstander 18:22

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Send us a text This week we talked with Mike Bilina, the wheel man of the green 56 Chevy wheel stander that is famous for putting it on the bumper and still sending it down the track with a sub 10 second et. Very fun interview, loved every minute of it.By Line Locked

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Line Locked Episode 24 (Brian Todd) Muscle Model A 39:11

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Send us a text This week we talked with Brian Todd. Renown wheel man and wheel stander. He tells us the real cost of doing something cool, what the actual year his model A is, and the truth behind whose fault the wheel stand really was. Plus a side bet! Enjoy. Thanks for watching, please be sure to like, subscribe, and give us a comment down below.…

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6.26 Brian Corradi and Aaron Brooks Talk Winning Norwalk, The Challenges Ahead 53:13

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On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by a pair of winning crew chiefs. Up first it is Brian Corradi who leads Antron Brown's team in their tuning efforts and works with one of the most longstanding and respected groups of minds in the sport. Corradi talks about the challenges of Norwalk and…

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6.25 An Insider's Insight Into The Virginia Nationals and A Big One On Tap At Norwalk 37:28

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On this monologue style episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, host Brian Lohnes will take you through the Virginia Nationals, provide the available information on the condition of John Force after his crash, and get ready you ready for the huge upcoming weekend at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. The NHRA Virginia Nationals…

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Line Locked Episode 25 (Jessica Lile) Straight Axle Mafia 32:14

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Send us a text First time, filmed in front of a live audience, the Line Locked Podcast interviews Jessica Lile. Driver of the Sammich Maker Tri Five Gasser. Racing with the Straight Axle Mafia family, we talk about her first time on the track, some racing stragedy, and arts and crafts. Be sure to like and subscribe! Thanks for watching. Email us! l…

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6.24 Jianna Evaristo Talks Pro Stock Motorcyle and The Insiders Talk Boiling Hot Virginia 56:25

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On this episode of the NHRA Insider Jianna Evaristo joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about her final round appearance at the recent Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals and Tony Pedregon joins to talk about what will be a sweltering weekend at the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals. Evaristo rode one of the best races of her career in Bristol and it wa…

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6.23 JR Todd and Clay Millican Talk Bristol's Challenges, Seasons Promise 57:08

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Host Brian Lohnes is joined by Funny Car ace JR Todd and Top Fuel handler Clay Millican on this episode of the NHRA Insider. The three talk about the challenges, triumphs, and heartaches of the Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol and then what lay ahead for racers at Virginia Motorsports Park along with the rest of the season. The conversations are…

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6.22 The Insiders Recap Epping and Talk A Smooth New Bristol Surface 1:03:53

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On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon and National Dragster's Kevin McKenna to talk about the amazing 2024 New England Nationals and look forward to this weekend's Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. The Epping race was an action packed contest with sold out crowd…

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6.21 Dickie Venables and Tony Pedregon Talk Winning Epping and Epic Conditions 1:05:28

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On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster host Brian Lohnes is joined by Dickie Venables, the crew chief for back-to-back 2024 winner Matt Hagan. Dickie and Matt also have four wins at New England Dragway and are the winningest funny car tandem in the history of the New England Nationals. Dickie talks about the trickiness o…

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6.20 Gaige Herrera and Dallas Glenn Talk Chicago, Epping, and The Future 50:57

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On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster host Brian Lohnes is joined by Chicago winners Gaige Herrera and Dallas Glenn. Two competitors cut from the same cloth, they talk about the mechanics of winning, how the competition is tight, and how they are both looking toward the future in their seasons and careers. Gaige joins t…

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6.19 Blowin' Into The Windy City - Ashley and Pedregon Talk Top Fuel and Route 66 Nationals 1:15:18

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On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster host Brian Lohnes is joined by Top Fuel points leader Justin Ashley and NHRAonFOX Analyst Tony Pedregon for two wildly different discussions about racing, Chicago, and the 2024 season. Justin Ashley is riding a huge wave of success so far in 2024 and his team is in command of the po…

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Line Locked Episode 24 (The Blood Brothers) We talk the 2024 Race Season! 24:42

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Send us a text In this episode, we talk about the upcoming race season. AND we are taking the show on the road! LETS GOOOO!By Line Locked

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6.18 An Early Season Check In With Daniel Wilkerson and Andrew Hines 52:17

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On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster host Brian Lohnes is joined by rookie nitro funny car driver Daniel Wilkerson and multi-time champion rider turned Vance and Hines crew chief Andrew Hines. The two guys have unique perspective on the 2024 season and they share it in these conversations. For Dan Wilkerson, it has bee…

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6.17 The FULL Insider Story of The Great Charlotte Intake Manifold Controversy 39:20

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On this monologue style episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, host Brian Lohnes takes you step by step through the crazy happenings on Saturday at the Charlotte 4-Wide Nationals involving Bob Tasca's team, the tech department, and what was determined to be an illegal intake manifold. It is a story with some interesting twists and turns, some truly b…

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6.16 The NHRA Insiders ON FIRE Before Charlotte 4-Wide 52:57

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On this high-octane episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by National Dragster's Phil Burgess and Tony Pedregon to talk about the electric running of the Las Vegas 4-Wide Nationals as well as the upcoming Carolina 4-Wide Nationals this week. The conversation ranges from driver performances, driver attitudes, what a hole s…

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Line Locked Episode 23 (Ryan and Chip) Tailgate Throwdown Race 1:17:58

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Send us a text This week we talk with the race promoter Ryan Wing. April 27th, 2024 Ryan is putting on The Tailgate Throwdown. This is a truck-only race that has blown out expectations to this point in interest alone. We can't thank Ryan enough for all that he has done to make this race a future success. You can find more about The Throwdown here..…

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6.15 Jasmine Salinas, Bob Tasca, and Del Worsham Talk Command and Control Post Vegas Powered by Speedmaster 57:31

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On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Jasmine Salinas, Bob Tasca, and Del Worsham to discuss the Las Vegas 4-Wide Nationals, growth, strategy, and how great teams get their cars back on track. Jasmine Salinas is the first guest on the show and a great conversation ensues about her early period in Top Fuel, what…

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6.14 The Insider Recap of Phoenix, Paul Lee on Funny Car Success, and A Vegas Preview 45:15

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On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, funny car ace Paul Lee joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about the rapid growth of performance and success his team has experienced under the leadership of John Medlen and Jonnie Lindberg, how well Phoenix went before a mechanical problem, and what his outlook is for the rest of the NHRA sea…

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6.13 The Insiders Convene To Talk Phoenix and Early Results 1:05:12

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This week on the NHRA Insider, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna of NHRA National Dragster join host Brian Lohnes for a wide-ranging discussion on the early season, well, very early season results we have seen so far in NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing, what the seemingly beautiful Phoenix weekend could look like, and who's trying to emerge from the pa…

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6.12 A Hail-acious Pomona Recap and Phoenix Primer With Travis Shumake and Lyle Barnett Powered By Speedmaster 59:10

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On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes recaps an insane Lucas Oil Winternationals and is then joined by Travis Shumake who will make his Top Fuel career debut in Phoenix and Lyle Barnett who will make his Arizona drag racing debut at the same event as the pro mods will be competing in the desert for the first …

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6.11 Two Drivers, 11 Championships - Steve Torrence and Jeg Coughlin Jr Dive Deep! Powered By Speedmaster 1:07:56

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On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Steve Torrence and Jeg Coughlin Jr to talk about not only the start of the 2024 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series but their careers, their approach to drag racing, and how the mental aspect of this sport is its most towering challenge. For Steve T…

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6.10 Austin Prock and A Post Gainesville Breakdown To End 'Em All! 45:09

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On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Amalie Oil Gatornationals funny car runner up Austin Prock to discuss his weekend and his rapid rise to funny car stardom. There's also a class by class breakdown and analysis of the action from the Gators and what it means for the NHRA Mission Foods …

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Line Locked Episode 22 (Todd and Jenny) Go Cart Racing! 1:10:53

7M ago1:10:53

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Send us a text This week we talk with Todd and Jenny about competitive go-cart racing. We knew nothing going into this conversation and learned a lot! It was a fun and funny conversation that I think you will enjoy! Join us in NHRA Drag Racing Bracket Bonanza! Link to join - https://dragracebracketbonanza.com/ League Invite -The invite code is 2va5…

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6.9 Go Time - The Insiders Talk Gainesville And The 2024 Season Ahead 1:10:38

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It's Gainesville week! On this show host Brian Lohnes is joined by NHRAonFox Analyst Tony Pedregon and the two go in-depth looking at the upcoming Amalie Oil Gatornationals as well as the full 2024 Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season to come. The conversation is wide ranging and travels from class to class with a heavy concentration on top fuel…

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Line Locked Episode 21 (Dina Parise) Pro Mod Driver 1:05:07

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Send us a text This week we talked with Dina Parise about her interesting life going from a professional figure skater (not a typo) to a NHRA Pro Mod Driver. Join us for this fun (and funny) episode! Make sure you check out all of Dina's socials and charities. Links below. Hello Georgious Cancer Charity: https://www.hellogorgeous.org/ Facebook: htt…

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6.8 The Florida Men Cometh - Josh Hart and Dave Richards Talk 2024 44:51

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This episode of the NHRA Insider concentrates on two fascinating story lines developing in the home state of the Amalie Oil Gatornationals. Josh Hart and Dave Richards are at their center and both men join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the show. For Josh Hart 2023 was a string of disappoints following a shining moment at the Gators when he w…

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Line Locked Episode 20 (Larry Harlen) Blown Big Block Anglia 1:06:56

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Send us a text This week we talk with Larry Harlen, owner and driver of a Blown Big Block Anglia. Larry talks about his 55 Chevy, 85 and 02 Firebird (Jerry Bickle Race car), and lastly his jaw dropping Anglia. Also have NPK news, a track that gets a second chance, and of course a TikTock tragedy. Make sure you like, comment, and subscribe. Thank yo…

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4.3 The Greatest Race You've Never Heard Of: A History of Bahamas Speed Week 1954-1966 1:06:13

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Every winter for 13 years between 1954 and 1966 the greatest sports cars as well as the greatest sports car drivers in the world would gather in the Bahamas for what may well have been the coolest racing event in history. 10 days of partying, racing, hanging out on the beach, and enjoying life with some of the world's greatest stars is just as awes…

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Line Locked Episode 19 (Kevin Schweizer) Sick Week Experience 1:05:34

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Send us a text This week we talk to Kevin about his week drag racing in Florida. Sick Week 2024. Thank you Auto Rod Corporation for the giveaway. Be sure you let us know your answers. Email us at linelockedpodcast(at)gmail.com Thanks for watching. Be sure to link, comment and subscribe. Share it with a friend if you really like it!…

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6.7 Jonnie Lindberg Talks Funny Car Tuning and Leah Pruett Talks All-Star Callout Craziness! 37:50

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On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Jonnie Lindberg and Leah Pruett join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their pre-season testing successes and what's coming for Gainesville, which could be a watershed weekend for both of them. For Jonnie Lindberg, he has the shot of a lifetime as a young crew chief. Working along side John Medlen in tunin…

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4.2 The Wild History Of INDOOR Drag Racing In Chicago During The 1960s! 36:41

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During three winters in the 1960s, hot rodders in Chicago had the unique opportunity to do something no one has been able to do before or since. They went drag racing indoors. The didn't just do it once or twice, they did it weekly. How? Where? Why? Who put it together? The story actually begins in the 1930s and the indoor drag strip followed go ka…