Welcome to episode #220 where C. J. Sarna is our guest! He is the driver of the #20 Sarna Motorsports midget, out of Brea, California!

Discussed:

• Finding his groove early in the year at Imperial Valley Raceway 🏆
• Taking a 10 year hiatus. Getting serious and back into racing!
• Streaming and how it can grow the sport. 📺
• Tulsa fame
• Mid-Winter Fair food!
• Favorite spots while in Hawaii
• Steak tips and other home cooked meals
• Mr. Tempo, Cha Cha's

(Ends around 1:24:00 minute mark)

Stoking the Fire

• T-Mez is back full-time!
• Social media of the week: leaving after qualifying, and music choice
• The Draft
• Thanks to our listeners from across the globe! Impressive percentages!

(Ends around 1:33:00 minute mark)

Feature Finish

• WoO sprint cars @ US36, 81 Speedway
• High Limit midweek series opener at Vado Speedway Park, Route 66 Motor Speedway
• Indiana Ice Breaker @ Brownstown Speedway
• WoO late models @ East Alabama, Senoia
• NARC King of the West & USCS @ Tulare Thunderbowl
• Watsonville & Placerville weekly shows
• STSS @ Bedford Speedway
• Spring Thaw @ Windy Hollow Speedway

(Ends around 1:39:00 minute mark)

The Smoke

• Charlie has an original at Hornville Tavern
• Chicken Salad Chick
• Grilled chicken thighs
• Wing Wednesday - for us both
• Opening Day lineup! ⚾
• Another #notmyfishfriday
• A visit to the "OG" Noble Roman's in the mall

Stoking the fire

• A little weekend recap.
• NARC lowers the age limit in their series
• On deck for the week: WOO at US 36, 81 Speedway. High Limit at Vado, Route 66, Dodge City. Lucas Oil late models at Brownstown for the Icebreaker. And more!
• Social media of the week: Rusty Schlenk gets pulled over. Shock collars. And some more words of wisdom from Flea.
• The Draft

Feature Finish

• WoO sprint cars @ Lawton and Creek County Speedway
• High Limit @ Central Arizona Raceway for the Cactus Classic
• WoO late models at The MAG
• USAC/CRA sprint cars at Perris Auto Speedway
• Paragon Speedway - No Way Out 40
• Port Royal, Williams Grove, Watsonville, Placerville season openers
• FAST on Dirt at Pittsburgh PA Motor Speedway
• Spring 50 at Florence

The Smoke

• Holiday candy discussion. Which holiday is the best? The guys weigh in.
• Crab pot pie?
• A visit to Los Tres Camino's and a new dish to try!
• Camping and visiting the Smokin' Pig
• .70 cent shrimp day at Wings Etc.
• Hornet's Nest for lunch!
• Another #notmyfishfriday
• Noble Roman's and Polish sausages
• A giant pretzel

Stoking the Fire

• A weekend recap. Las Vegas speedway fence fails, and more.
• Tragedy strikes on Saturday at Kennedale Speedway Park
• Another "gate" to add to the list - "Horn-gate" And are car owners allowed on the track now?
• DirtVision improvements
• Events on deck for the week.
• Social media of the week: DGRD is back, brain needed, and final comment before a t-bone.
• The Draft

(Ends around 31:00 minute mark)

Feature Finish

• WoO sprint cars @ Kennedale Speedway Park
• High Limit & USCS @ Las Vegas
• WoO late models @ Volunteer and Smokey Mountain
• USAC/CRA @ Imperial Valley Raceway for the Mid-Winter fair
• POWRi National midgets - Turnpike Challenge
• MLRA returns to Springfield Raceway
• Marysville Raceway -Champ Race #2
• Lincoln Speedway weekly

(Ends around 38:00 minute mark)

The Smoke

• Cheeseburger and sweet potato fries 🔥
• Cheddars chicken pot pie
• Gas station corn dogs...
• A pizza to cure the craving 🍕
• 2nd Language for #Notmyfishfriday
• A 💣 grilled cheese
• french bread pizzas
• Steak & BJ day 🥩

Stoking the Fire

• Attica Raceway Park announces the A-main challenge for 2026 non-sanctioned events.
• Jonathan Davenport claims the top spot on the all-time Lucas Oil late models wins list.
• Donny Schatz returns to victory lane!
• On deck for the week: WoO sprint cars head to Kennedale, WoO late models go to Tennessee, High Limit Sugarbee Blackjack Bash in Las Vegas (+USCS), USAC/CRA 2 day show at Imperial Valley
• Social media of the week: Breath mints, flipping the bird, and crown vic qualifying
• The Draft

(Ends around 22:00 minute mark)

Feature Finish

• WoO sprint cars @ Talladega Short Track
• Lucas Oil late models @ Golden Isles Speedway for the Wieland Winter Nationals
• USCS Winter Heat Rounds 9 & 10 @ Deep South
• Silver Dollar Speedway - Silver Cup
• Lincoln Speedway (PA) weekly show
• Ventura Raceway - Opening Night

(Ends around 26:00 mark)

The Smoke

• Charlie is on the hunt for a greasy pepperoni pizza - MOD pizza and homemade pizza nights...
• Cheddars
• Charlie secures a breaded pork tenderloin
• Pork chop & noodle night
• Bunner visits Yogi's in Bloomington
• #notmyfishfriday - @ Five Guys burgers & steak night
• Benefit BBQ
• Mother Bears Pizza - deep dish and wings
• Bruster's Real Ice cream
• Half pound burger night
• Krispy Kreme!

For this episode we are joined by Reed Whitney. He is the driver of the #87 sprint car and micro. Residing in Jasper, Indiana. Discussed:

• Results from indoor season in Tulsa. And a trip to Florida!
• Moving all over the country and settling in Indiana.
• A setback during the 2025 race season. But he stood on the top step of the podium his first race back!
• A big D2 midget win.
• Food: Retro & Ohana's in Jasper 🌮🍥

(Ends around 28:00 minute mark)

Stoking the Fire

• Team Arizona Racing announces a driver lineup and schedule for the 2026 season.
• World 100 purse increase.
• Social media of the week: Words of wisdom from Danny Dietrich, Bubba the Love Sponge not making friends, and wieners.
• "The Draft"

(Ends around 49:00 minute mark)

Feature Finish

• Lucas Oil late models @ Ocala Speedway
• USCS 360 winged sprint cars - Winter Heat rounds 7 & 8
• NARC King of the West sprint cars at Merced Speedway
• USAC/CRA @ Mohave Valley Raceway
• Lincoln Speedway - Ice Breaker
• Springfield Raceway (MO) - Sweetheart
• WoO sprint cars @ Volusia Speedway Park for the Bike Week Jamboree
• ASCS National sprint cars @ Central Arizona Raceway for nights 3 & 4 of the Sonoran Clash

(Ends around 56:00 minute mark)

The Smoke

• Making a movement for wing flights! 🐔
• Dessert after dark
• BLT's
• Swiss steak
• Charlie discovers what not to order at Rafferty's
• Bunner enjoys wing week
• A return to Lombardi's pizza 🍕
• #notmyfishfriday begins
• Smorgasbord at Jimbo's Pizza & Wings
• Breaded tenderloins at the house

Charlie is fresh off a trip to Las Vegas. The guys have some things to talk about from the last 2 weeks!

Stoking the Fire

• Recaps: Las Vegas for Charlie, USAC, SUPER DIRTcar series, late models
• Big Gator winners
• Hank Davis joins High Limit
• Kings Speedway (Hanford, CA) is re-opening
• New promotors at Spoon River Speedway
• On deck for the week.
• Social media of the week: Alex Hill on X. And USOK??
• "The Draft"

(Ends around 22:30 minute mark)

Feature Finish

• WoO late models @ Hendry County Motorsports Park for the Swamp Cabbage 100
• Lucas Oil Late models @ All-Tech Raceway for the Stevie Whitener Memorial Winternationals
• USCS sprint cars - Winter Heat Rounds 5 & 6 @ Southern Raceway
• Ocala Speedway - Modified Week / PJ Wiggins Memorial
• Central Arizona Raceway - Sonoran Clash w/ the ASCS National sprint cars
• Bakersfield Speedway at Kern - USAC Western States midgets
• Marysville Raceway - Loree & Sherm Toller Memorial

(Ends around 27:00 minute mark)

The Smoke

• Sketti x2
• Both of the guys visit Long John Silvers. One partaking in the All You Can Eat Sunday!
• Subway 5 meat sammich
• Peppermill in Vegas
• Winn Buffet 😮‍💨
• Doghouse Saloon
• Bunner enjoys some southern meals for Mardi Gras season
• A return to Zesto...
• Pączki
• Fried chicken wings
• A cold day for bbq ribs 😑

Stoking the Fire

• One last rookie announcement for the World of Outlaws sprint cars
• USAC rookies
• Two dates added for the USAC national midgets
• WoO sprint cars add incident data recorders to cars
• High Limit Racing rule book alterations
• Night 1 Volusia fireworks
• Tye Mihocko steps away from racing
• Belle-Claire Speedway is still on track for racing this summer. Fair St. Clair in July.
• Social media of the week- Tax return season, and someone is in hot water...
• "The Draft." New app changes.

(Ends around 31:00 minute mark)

Feature Finish

• DIRTcar nationals at Volusia Speedway Park
• Winter Freeze 2026 at Screven Motor Speedway
• Showdown in the Sunshine State at All-Tech Raceway
• USCS Winter Heat Rounds 1 & 2 at Hendry County Motorsports Park
• Central Arizona Raceway

(Ends around 38:00 minute mark)

The Smoke

• Charlie gets to Rounders Too for lunch!
• White Castle
• Rafferty's
• Lily's Mediterranean Express... for wings?!
• Breakfast for supper
• Bubbas 33 for Shalyn's birthday
• Super Bowl grub

Stoking the Fire

• A weekend recap. Snow, and a lot of it!
• Brandon Sheppard wins the Sunshine Nationals title
• Our thoughts on the new Volusia racing surface.
• More WoO drivers announced. Who are our picks for the Rookie of the Year title?
• WoO driver paint scheme thoughts?
• MOWA schedule revealed
• New rules for the USAC National sprint car series
• Added $ for the overall points winner for 3 national USAC divisions.
• Social media of the week: Waiting to get paid, tire dope, and an unhappy car owner.
• The Draft

(ends around 27:00 minute mark)

Feature Finish

• DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park
• Hunt the Front late models at Needmore Speedway
• IMCA Winter Nationals @ Central Arizona Raceway

(Ends around 30:00 minute mark)

The Smoke

• Chinese
• Charlie visits Penn Station after episode #212
• Cheeseburger Mac
• Bologna week
• Carriage Inn and Hornets Nest Tavern
• Snow day meals
• China Village
• Stuffed shells
• The Office Lounge on a Tuesday
• Klinkers Bar & Grill