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Horsepower Happenings

Horsepower Happenings
NASCAR
Short Track Racing
Great Lakes Super Sprints
Crystal Motor Speedway
Michigan
Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club
Sprint Cars
Berlin Raceway
Dirt Track Racing
Kalamazoo Speedway
500 Sprint Car Tour
Sprint Car Racing
Late Model Racing
Toledo Speedway
Michigan Motorsports
Michigan Short Track Racing
Owasso Nationals
Owosso Speedway
Modified Racing
Michigan Racing

Horsepower Happenings is the Great Lakes' Short Track Racing Authority. Former racers and current industry professionals, Zach Hiser and Rich Frantz lead the way in coverage of short track racing in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and the rest of the Midwest. Horsepower Happenings is the #1 Provider for Michigan Dirt Late Model and Sprint Car Coverage. Stay informed on some of the region's bigg... more

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Matthew Elsey, Jr has been setting the standard in Compact/FWD competition for several seasons; now in 2026, he's taking on a new challenge. Then, hear from the new owner of Springport Mid-Michigan Speedway, Donnie Ritter. Finally, test your knowledg... more

Rylee Knoll is the winningest driver in Michigan right now with a fifth win from Saturday night at Merritt Speedway. Then, hear from Van Gurley, Jr during the MadMax Moment Presented by Williams Sealcoating & Paving. Finally, we talk to Kyle Crump af... more

Hear from a pair of drivers who broke long winless streaks over the weekend. First, hear from Dustin Daggett, who put to bed an almost two-year winless streak with the Great Lakes Super Sprints. Then, Brian Bergakker is on to talk about his most rece... more

Friday night was the primary night of racing in Michigan! Young Mason Metzger found Kalamazoo Speedway Victory Lane for the first time in his career on Friday night. Then, we hear from longtime Pro Stock competitor, Nate Murphy!

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Van Gurley, Jr.
Four-time GLSS Champion and 360 sprint/racing competitor
Great Lakes GLSS
Episode: S9E19 feat Rylee Knoll, Van Gurley, Jr & Kyle Crump
Dustin Daggett
Sprint car driver, recent feature winner
Daggett Racing
Episode: S9E18 feat Dustin Daggett, Brian Bergakker, Chelse
Brian Bergakker
Outlaw Super Late Model driver
Reveal the Hammer
Episode: S9E18 feat Dustin Daggett, Brian Bergakker, Chelse
Chelsea Landis
Track photographer featured in Credential segment
Photographer
Episode: S9E18 feat Dustin Daggett, Brian Bergakker, Chelse
Mason Metzger
Winner at Kalamazoo Speedway, Pro Late/Outlaw late model racer
Independent racer, family racing team
Episode: S9E17 feat Mason Metzger & Nate Murphy
Nate Murphy
Longstanding Pro Stock driver
Independent racer
Episode: S9E17 feat Mason Metzger & Nate Murphy
Ricky LaDuke
Inaugural winner of the Michigan Modified Series
Team unspecified
Episode: S9E16 feat Ricky LaDuke, Gary Did Ya Know, Arlie Cooper, Jr
Arlie Cooper
Two-time back-to-back winner with the Great Lakes Lightning Sprints (2026)
Great Lakes Lightning Sprints
Episode: S9E16 feat Ricky LaDuke, Gary Did Ya Know, Arlie Cooper, Jr
Colin Bozell
Sprint car driver, GLSS competitor
Tri-State Sprint Series / GLSS
Episode: S9E15 feat Colin Bozell, MadMax w Graham Huffman,

Hosts

Zach Hiser
Host with deep background in regional short-track racing and track promotion
Rich Frantz
Co-host focused on coverage of Michigan and Midwest short-track racing, with emphasis on community and events

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S9E19 feat Rylee Knoll, Van Gurley, Jr & Kyle Crump
Q: What has contributed to Rylee Knoll's rapid rise this season?
Rylee pointed to the new Mashville chassis and continued seat time across multiple tracks, plus keeping a consistent notebook and adapting setups to different tracks, which has helped him rack up feature wins.
S9E18 feat Dustin Daggett, Brian Bergakker, Chelse
Q: What was Dustin Daggett feeling in Victory Lane after finally winning?
He described a mix of emotion and relief, surprised by the crowd's reaction and grateful for the support from family and fans after such a long drought.
S9E17 feat Mason Metzger & Nate Murphy
Q: What was it like to win your first Kalamazoo late model race from deep in the field?
Mason Metzger described the challenging passage through traffic, the patience required to find your openings, and the moment he seized a hole to move forward, highlighting the significance of consistency and family support in achieving a breakthrough.
S9E16 feat Ricky LaDuke, Gary Did Ya Know, Arlie Cooper, Jr
Q: What did Ricky say about preparing for Berlin and transitioning to a modified?
He credited his team, especially Brian Bergacre, with key updates and learning from videos and practice to quickly adapt to a new class, emphasizing momentum and lap traffic management as crucial factors.
S9E11 feat Michael Lynn & MadMax w Devon Dobie
Q: How did the new tire choices feel compared to what you've raced before?
Devon Dobie and Max Stamball describe the tires as having different feel but not a dramatic drop in performance; the shift was manageable with careful setup and the burn-off period allowed testing, with American Racer becoming more prevalent as the season progresses.

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A regional motorsports show focused on short-track racing across Michigan and the Midwest, with episode coverage ranging from weekend race results and track promotions to governance, tire strategy, and family-operated racing enterprises. Guests include drivers, promoters, track owners, and industry veterans, offering practical insights on race strategy, track operations, sponsorship, and the evolving economics of regional dirt and pavement racing. A notable strength is its hands-on, community-centric perspective, featuring historical context, policy updates, and a steady stream of promoter and driver perspectives that help listeners understand the ecosystem behind short-track racing. The format often combines race recaps, behind-the-scenes ... more

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1. Van Gurley, Jr.
2. Dustin Daggett
3. Brian Bergakker
4. Chelsea Landis
5. Mason Metzger
6. Nate Murphy
7. Ricky LaDuke
8. Arlie Cooper

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