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On Wednesday night, Terry Senneker made history by grabbing his SIXTH Kalamazoo Klash win in dramatic fashion. Then, hear from Jack Dalman after his first career feature win in IMCA Modifieds at Crystal Motor Speedway.
This week, we hear from inaugural Move over Michigan Dirt Late Model Series winner, Dona Marcoullier. Then, test your racing knowledge with Michigan Motorsports Hall of Famer, Gary Lindahl. Finally, hear from Dylan Stovall fresh off his $20K payday in the Big Ass Lakes 75 at Berlin Raceway.
Jeff Finley is back on the program to talk about his latest passion project, the Move over Michigan Dirt Late Model Series. Then, Max Stambaugh is back on to talk with Kevin Martens.
His first career Modified win came on Friday at Corrigan Oil Speedway, so we talk to Kyle Heintzelman. Then, hear from the "jack-of-all trades", Michael McIntyre during Credentialed with Koty Geyer. Finally, hear from Katie Robinson after her fifth win of the season.
Connor Landis had a full weekend of racing, one that included nearly doubling down during the Sunday Slugfest at Corrigan Oil Speedway. Then, hear from Body Hose, who won the IMCA Modified portion of the WoodTic at Merritt Speedway.
This week, hear from five time feature winner in 2026, Jerry Pierman! Then, test your racing knowledge with Gary, Did Ya Know! Finally, three-time and defending Great Lakes Lighting Sprints Champion, Justin Ward previews the Ionia Fair Race!
Fresh off the richest win of her career, Danielle Robinson makes her #HPHPodcast debut. Then, Mason Hannagan chats with Max Stambaugh during the MadMax Moment. Finally, Kody Johnson talks about his first career Super Late Model win Saturday night at Crystal Motor Speedway.
Big weekend winner Korbyn Hayslett joins the show, plus Credentialed with Koty Geyer talks to Mick Schuler Award winner, Rand Thompson. Then, hear from Reveal the Hammer winner, Steve Needles
This week, hear from a pair of special event winners during the latest #HPHPodcast. John King grabbed a thrilling win in the Growler 100 from Whittemore Speedway on Saturday night. Simultaneously, Trevor Berry cashed in on over $10K dollars in the Go for Broke 150 at Owosso Speedway.
Nick Clemens is one-for-one this season at Birch Run Speedway in the Modifieds! Then, hear from Jacob Sabaj who has won three of his five starts so far with the Great Lakes Lightning Sprints
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 knowledge of Racing History with Gary Lindahl's Did Ya Know Quiz!