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Beech Ridge: The Next Chapter - Stage 3 May 05, 2022

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We wrap up the mini series with another 2021 champion, Brandon Lizotte . Also, David Oliver, Steve Perry, and Greg Emerson share their experiences. Tons of old school stories, how they got started, the back stories of some of their most famous moments, and where they are going from here.

Beech Ridge: The Next Chapter - Stage 2 Apr 27, 2022

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This time out, we hear from more champions, front runners and fan favorites.

Dan Walker, Corey Bubar, Brandon Williams, and Wade Kennedy all went deep into their experience, highlights, and emotions surrounding Beech Ridge Motor Speedway.

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Beech Ridge: The Next Chapter - Stage 1 Apr 21, 2022

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When your home away from home suddenly vanishes, what's next?

Is there a second act? Without skipping a lap, do you go to the nearest track?

Is it just...over?

Beech Ridge Motor Speedway was an active facility from 1949 - 2021. Stars like Chris Smith, Keith Petrin, Brandon Johnson, Gary Smith, and Rusty Poland are among those moving on. For the first time, we hear many of them speak on the fateful night, their closure, what BRMS meant to them, and where they're going next.

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Dan Wolfe - Stage 2 Apr 14, 2022

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We pick up Dan's story with more stories on the Maine Motorsport Report

How Dan ended up getting a TV he didn't try out for

Dan's son becomes a BRMS champion

Showmanship

The economics of racing and current challenges

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Dan Wolfe - Stage1 Apr 07, 2022

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- Before there were podcasts and instant updates to everything, there were weekly radio shows. Dan Wolfe's 'Maine Motorsport Report' had quite the cast of characters.

- How Dan's own racing lead to Dave Dion's first time in a Chevy.

- A key member of what became DEI decided to go south. Dan had a pivotal role. Kind of.

- The hack to getting his name on every open trailer in Southern Maine during the 70's and 80's

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Scott Chubbuck - Stage 2 Mar 31, 2022

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Ken Minott is back and we pick up the 'Big Dawg 400' story.

- Years with Jay Cushman

- More high profile rides

- Ted Christopher connection

- Does Scott remember his wedding song?

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Scott Chubbuck - Stage 1 Mar 24, 2022

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We head to the Midcoast of Maine where Ken Minott joins in on the action.

- Battling with Stan Meserve

- Epic championship runs at Wiscasset

- Detour to OPS

- The infamous "Bid Dawg 400" (part 1)

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Bob Knowles - Stage 2 Mar 17, 2022

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In Stage 2, we get into Bob's relationship with King Richard Petty

- The creation of Spud Speedway and it's economical impact

- Maine X Ray takes off

- A bonus free business clinic everyone can learn from.

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Bob Knowles - Stage 1 Mar 10, 2022

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Before Ralph Nason, the Knowles family ran Unity Raceway.

Now 85, Bob recounts his days on Route 139 and beyond.

- Unity Raceway was almost in Westbrook?

- Why in Unity?

- How is the track tied to the inauguration of JFK

- Cars left the track, ended up on the interstate, and...came back?

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Babb - Stage 2 Mar 03, 2022

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- Bob Jr's championship days

- Whether drivers REALLY don't care about points

- Brad's driving career takes flight

- Huge ACT success

- Super Mods

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