
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 326 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

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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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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Recent guests on Horsepower Happenings include:
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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