Another 100 episodes has passed for us. So that means we head back to the Eli Holden Racing shop to catch up with him! This is episode #200. Thanks everyone for sticking with us through 4+ years and 200 episodes!

Discussed:

• Selling one of his cars and moving into a new class.
• Joining KDH Motorsports
• A recent injury in another sport. Recovery from that and challenges while racing
• Where does the win count stand this season. And his career win count.
• Tulsa Shootout 2025 recap. Indiana Micro Week success.
• What is left on the slate for 2026?
• Thoughts on current day midget racing. Could he see himself in a seat of one?
• Food favorites list. Adding a new one 🤔
• Music choices and a tie to Bailey Zimmerman.
• Who are some of his sponsors that make it all possible for his family ran team?

• Out-timing who at DuQuoin??

(Ends around 51:00 minute mark)

A brief Stoking the Fire segment:

• NARC King of the West series sold
• 57 Special - World of Outlaw Late Model race announced at Mansfield Speedway in 2026.
• Notable winners from the past 2 weeks.
• The Draft

Stoking the Fire

• Haubstadt Hustler recap
• Placerville Speedway, ASCoC, FAST on Dirt champs are named
• Mike Marlar splits with Skyline Motorsports
• On deck for the week
• Social media of the week: K9's, cops, fire, track prep
• "The Draft"

(Ends around 17:00 minute mark)

Feature Finish

• WoO sprint cars @ Bakersfield & Perris Auto Speedway
• High Limit - Commonwealth Clash @ Lernerville Speedway
• USAC national sprint cars @ Circle City & Tri-State Speedway "The Class Track" - Haubstadt Hustler
• MOWA @ Jacksonville Speedway & Spoon River Speedway
• ASCoC finale @ Fremont Speedway for the Jim Ford Classic
• Placerville Speedway | Forni - Humphrey's Classic
• CA, PA, Butler weekly shows
• STSS - Fonda 200 Weekend
• IRA Sprint cars @ Wilmot & 141 Speedway
• 2nd Annual Scott Bloomquist Memorial @ Volunteer Speedway

(Ends around 28:00 minute mark)

The Smoke

• MOD Pizza... add what?!
• Fried Chicken from the Korner Inn
• A tasty Korean dish
• Pizza'd out
• Klinkers
• Corner Pocket brunch 🔥
• Football Sunday snacks

Stoking the Fire

• A two week catch up. Charlie checks off a new track.
• Notable winners from Labor Day weekend big races.
• Sheldon Haudenschild will be searching for a new ride at seasons end.
• A new sprint car series is formed in Ohio
• Bloomington Speedway and Ocean Speedway conclude their seasons.
• Social media of the week
• "The Draft"

(Ends around 26:00 minute mark)

Feature Finish

• WoO @ Vado Speedway Park
• Tuscarora 50 @ Port Royal Speedway
• World 100
• USAC National sprint cars @ Tri-City and Lucas Oil Speedway
• IN, PA, OH, CA weekly shows
• SUPER DIRTcar series @ Can Am Speedway
• IMCA Super Nationals @ Boone Speedway

(Ends around 45:00 minute mark)

The Smoke

• DuQuoin State Fair
• Freddie's burgers
• Birthday tacos
• Charlie visits his favorite place... 3x
• Nisbet Inn - Tenderloin Tuesday
• Fried buffalo shrimp
• A return to Wings Etc.
• Smoked chickens
• Savannah's Cafe