All Gas No Brakes

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Episode 26 | Ricky Alvarado Workin Man Nationals Jan 27, 2023

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In this episode of the XR All Gas No Brakes Podcast we catch up with Ricky Alvarado from Colorado. Ricky is a multi generation racer and a regular at the XR Las Vegas Dirt Track. We talked to Ricky after practice night for the Wild West Shootout at Vado Speedway Park. Ricky had just debuted a new open car to race with the USRA Modifieds. We hear about the new car, Vanderbuilt Race Cars, making the haul to events from Colorado, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, being a racing dad and more.

Episode 25 | Rob Gallaher Workin Man Nationals Jan 26, 2023

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In this episode of All Gas, No Brakes we talk with Rob Gallaher from San Jose, California ahead of the second running of the Workin Man Nationals from the XR Las Vegas Dirt Track. Rob talks about his love of LVMS, the challenges of the race track, life in a racing family and much more.

Episode 24 | Larry Dismukes Boyd's Speedway GM Jan 25, 2023

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In this episode of the All Gas, No Brakes podcast we catch up with Larry Dismukes from Boyd's Speedway ahead of this weekend's Cabin Fever 40. Larry tells us about running Boyd's, his goals for the fan experience, what is in store for 2023 and we talk about Cabin Fever.

Episode 23 | Chris Tilley Valvoline Iron Man Series Jan 24, 2023

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In this episode of the All Gas, No Breaks Podcast we talk with Valvoline Iron Man Late Model Series Director Chris Tilley ahead of this weekend's Cabin Fever 40 at Boyd's Speedway.
Tilley talks about the event, the series, what to expect this weekend and for the season.

Episode 22 | Zane Devilbiss Triple Duty In The Desert Nov 07, 2022

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All Gas, No Brakes Episode 22: Zane DeVilbiss
Start Duel in the Desert week off with a bang by joining All Gas, No Brakes host Scott Barglof
and his guest, XR Super Series Late Model, XR Super Series Karl Kustoms Stock Car, and
Modified racer, Zane DeVilbiss from Farmington, New Mexico as they discuss the
preparation, challenges, and rewards that come with racing three classes each night, what to
expect from the 100-lap, $25,000-to-win Stock Car Feature on Saturday, November 12 th , and
more!
On the topic of Zane’s Ironman-esque commitment to running three different class for three
nights, DeVilbiss is quick to point out that there are definite advantages. DeVilbiss points out
that so much track time each night helps in understanding which lines are running well, saying
“it happened to me last year, in the stock car A-Main, the qualifier, we won, and we jumped in
the Mod race … they didn’t know the bottom was as good as it was, so everyone kinda
jumped the cushion where everybody else had been running in the Mod race previously and I
knew the bottom was so good from our Stock Car race.”
When the conversation turns to Zane’s strategy for Saturday’s 100-lap XR Super Series Karl
Kustoms Stock Car Feature, DeVilbiss says “the time to go is coming out of turn 4 for the
checkered flag, that’s for sure!” Zane also walks Scott through the factors and conditions that
effect any strategy he may employ, including whether or not DeVilbiss will take tires during the
midway, red flag pit stop.
Be sure to listen to the full episode to hear Zane’s thoughts on the biggest difference between
racing a Super Late Model and racing a Stock Car or Modified and how Zane is preparing for
the physical demands of racing and maintaining three cars each night. Follow Zane DeVilbiss
on Facebook at facebook.com/DeVilbissRacingChassis . Then head over to raceXR.shop to
get your Duel in Desert tickets, pit passes, and merch. If you’re not able to make it out the XR
Las Vegas Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway November 10th – November 12th , you can
catch every second of the Duel in the Desert live on raceXR.plus !

Episode 21 | Steven Whiteaker Jr Vegas Vacation Nov 04, 2022

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All Gas, No Brakes Episode 21: Steven Whiteaker Jr.
Start your weekend right with All Gas, No Brakes host Scott Barglof and his guest, Robstown,
Texas Modified driver, Steven Whiteaker Jr.! Join Scott and Steven as they discuss the Duel
in the Desert, which kicks off with open practice on November 9 th , 2022 and followed by racing
for the XR Super Series Late Models, XR Super Series Karl Kustoms Stock Cars, Modifieds,
and Northern Sport Modifieds Thursday, November 10 th through Saturday, November 12 th .
Scott and Steven begin by discussing the 2021 Duel in the Desert with Whiteaker saying “I
felt like we were fast the whole week up until the A-Main.” Whiteaker goes on to say “the 14 th
place finish didn’t do us any justice.” Listen to full episode to find out what happened to the
#38 Modified during the 2021 Duel in the Desert Modified A-Main.
The conversation then transitions to Whiteaker Jr.’s 2022 season, particularly his shift to CDR
Race Cars, racing IMCA Modifieds, and the IMCA Super Nationals at Boone Speedway. On
all of these topics, Steven doesn’t hold back and gives his unfiltered thoughts.
Finally, Scott and Steven discuss what to expect from this years Duel in the Desert.
Unsurprisingly, Whiteaker Jr. is equally excited for the racing and the Las Vegas nightlife.
“Last year, as many cars as there were, the races were still over fairly early and, it was almost
like, that’s the Vegas gets started.”
Listen to the full episode to find out what Steven Whiteaker Jr. did last year in Las Vegas, how
his time as the promoter of South Texas Speedway changed his approach as a racer, and
much more. Then catch all of the Duel in the Desert from the XR Las Vegas Dirt Track live on raceXR.+

Episode 20 | The Vegas Golden Knight Nov 03, 2022

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All Gas, No Brakes Episode 20: Sir Lawrence O’Connor
In this episode of All Gas, No Brakes, Sir Lawrence O’Connor from Port Hardy, British
Columbia takes a timeout from celebrating his 64 th birthday to chat with host Scott Barglof in
advance of the Duel in the Desert taking place November 10 th through November 12 th from the
XR Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and streamed live on XR+ .
The conversation begin with Scott and Sir Lawrence discussing the social atmosphere in Las
Vegas that makes the Duel in the Desert such a special event. Sir Lawrence, a sucker for fine
dining, mentions that he likes to stay after the Duel in the Desert for a couple extra days to
enjoy Freemont Street and a meal fit for royalty.
The conversation then shifts to Sir Lawrence’s 2022 Bristol Dirt Nationals Modified
Championship, the night that Scott, himself, performed the Knighting Ceremony of Sir
Lawrence. The trophy that accompanied this Crown Jewel win is the only trophy Sir Lawrence
proudly displays in his home!
The episode concludes with Scott and Sir Lawrence discussing what to expect from the
upcoming Duel in the Desert. Sir Lawrence is quick to heap praise on Mike Van Genderen
and the track prep crew at the XR Las Vegas Dirt Track and the improvements they have
been able to implement in recent years.
Listen to the full episode to hear how Sir Lawrence got started in dirt track racing, how a race
team based out of British Columbia is able to compete across the United States, the trip Sir
Lawrence takes to cap off the racing season and more! Then be sure to catch all of the Duel
in the Desert racing action live at raceXR.plus !

Episode 19 | Dustin Vis Locked In For Vegas Nov 02, 2022

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All Gas, No Brakes Episode 19:
All Gas, No Brakes host Scott Barglof is joined by XR Super Series Karl Kustoms Stock Car
driver, and fellow Iowan, Dustin Vis from Martelle, Iowa to discuss Vis’ successful 2022
season and the upcoming Duel in the Desert from the XR Las Vegas Dirt Track at Las Vegas
Motor Speedway taking place November 10 th – November 12 th with all of the action streamed
live on XR+ .
Vis begins the conversation by recounting his interesting beginning to the 2022 race season.
A season that began with a fresh, new everything. After his dismal 2021 season, Vis changed
every aspect of his race team, from chassis builder to hauler and everything in-between, only
to have the hauler engine give out on the way to the Bristol Dirt Nationals!
As Vis tells it, this mishap was a blessing in disguise as it got all of his bad luck out of the way
before he ever hit the track. With Vis managing to finish 2 nd , 1 st , and 1 st in the his qualifying
races at Bristol, followed by a trip to Victory Lane in the $5,000-to-win XR Super Series Karl
Kustoms Stock Car Feature, one would have to agree with Vis’ telling.
Heading into the Duel in the Desert, Vis expresses excitement as the half-mile, groomed clay
oval is the type of track Dustin likes to race. More importantly, however, the XR Las Vegas
Dirt Track is “the kind of track I know this car really likes” Vis says of his Iowa Air Barrier
sponsored, Midstate Machine Race Engine powered, Precision Performance Shocks
supported, Johnny Spaw Race Cars Stock Car.
Listen to the full episode to hear how Dustin balances a busy work schedule while staying
competitive on the track, bouncing back from a mid-season back injury, his strategy for the
100 lap, $25,000-to-win XR Super Series Karl Kustoms Stock Car Feature taking place on
Saturday, November 12 th , and much more! Then head over the Vis Racing Team Facebook
page to follow Dustin and his team throughout the Duel in the Desert and beyond.

Episode 18 | Mike Nuchols Measure Twice, Cut Once Nov 01, 2022

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All Gas, No Brakes Episode 18:
In this episode of All Gas, No Brakes, host Scott Barglof is joined by Mike Nuchols, Owner of
Warrior Race Cars and XR+ pit reporter, to discuss the Duel in the Desert from the XR Las
Vegas Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway taking place November 10 th – November 12 th ,
the droop rule, and more.
Scott and Mike begin by discussing the upcoming Duel in the Desert and what Mike is looking
forward to when when in Las Vegas. Turns out this is Mike’s first visit of any kind to Las
Vegas! Echoing the sentiment Barry Braun expressed in All Gas, No Brakes Episode 17,
Nuchols, like many fans who will attend the Duel in the Desert, is excited to experience all the
activities beyond the dirt track that Las Vegas has to offer.
The conversation then transitions to Mike’s work as the XR+ pit reporter. Other than the facial
hair maintenance necessary to be presentable on stream, Nuhcols’ really enjoys the
opportunity to educate viewers about the in’s-and-out’s of dirt track racing. Mike’s passion for
teaching is further highlighted when the Scott mentions “The Ultimate Dirt Late Model Setup
Session” Mike will be presenting at The Performance Racing Industry Trade Show on
Saturday, December 10 th , 2022. If you’re attend PRI this year, be sure to attend Mike's
session .
“Not having the droop rule at Kokomo was a good thing, because then at the end of the night
when they crossed the finish line we knew who the winner was. That’s it. Dead set.” says
Nuchols to conclude an interesting discussion you don’t want to miss about the droop rule.
“I think this is going to be the best race of the whole weekend, honestly” is how Nuchol’s
describes the XR Super Series Karl Kustoms Stock Cars $25,000-to-win, 100 lap Feature set
for Saturday, November 12 th . Give a listen to the full episode to hear Mike’s complete
thoughts on this grueling Stock Car race that is sure to steal the show! Catch all the action
from the XR Las Vegas Dirt Track live on XR+ .

Episode 16 | Kollin Hibdon At Home In The Desert Oct 28, 2022

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On today’s episode of All Gas, No Brakes, Kollin Hibdon joins Scott Barglof discussing the 25th Annual Duel in the Desert. Kollin started in the Modified ranks in 2019 and has shown nothing but success and more speed each year. At the young age of 19 he has a lot of triumphs to show.
From Pahrump, Nevada, Kollin looks at the Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway almost like a home track. Located 45 miles away, just over the hump, his parents reside. The Duel in the Desert is one of the only events his grandparents are able to make which means a lot to Kollin.
Scott asked about what it would mean to Kollin to pick up the victory at this year’s duel, “It would mean a whole lot to me. It’d be cool to get it done in front of the home crowd and all the people that get to come see me,” Kollin stated. “I think we learned a lot at the Workin’ Man and the Open Nationals and I think that’s going to play into our favor pretty good coming into the Duel here.”
Kollin has found momentous success after converging forces with U-Motors Race Team and the Arnesons based in Fargo, North Dakota. Tragically in early July a teammate of the U-Motors Race Team lost his life in an accident. Casey Arneson was a big influence on Kollin his first year in Fargo and raced side-by-side together. “He wouldn’t want us to sit around here and be sad and make a negative out of the situation,” Kollin said when asked about the difficulty of getting back in the car after the incident.
Kollin doesn’t have any solid plans for the future other than giving everything he has in the Modifieds, but would never turn down the opportunity to race a Late Model. Kollin has a bright future ahead of him and we all look forward to continuing to watch his progression.

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