Drag Illustrated: The Wes Buck Show

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The WBS | Ep. 430 | Ron Capps, Maddi Gordon, Peter Norton, & Paige Coughlin! Jul 23, 2026

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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 430“DOUBLE TROUBLE & THE NEXT BIG THING”SOME WEEKENDS YOU WIN.SOME WEEKENDS YOUR WHOLE TEAM WINS.AND THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we're talking about one of the coolest storylines in NHRA this season, and we've got the people who lived it.First up, Ron Capps and Maddi Gordon, teammates who pulled off an incredible double-up at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio. Ron is a straight-up legend. Champion. Future Hall of Famer. The guy has forgotten more about drag racing than most people will ever know.And then there's Maddi.If you've watched her interviews after a run, you know exactly what we're talking about. The excitement. The passion. The raw emotion. It's genuine, it's contagious, and it's exactly the kind of energy this sport needs. Fresh off her first career Top Fuel victory, she's quickly becoming one of the brightest young stars in NHRA. We're gonna talk about the huge weekend, sharing the winner's circle with her teammate, and where this ride is headed.Then we shift gears to the world of Pro Mod.Peter Norton, the DI Winter Series champion, joins us after making another big move. He's teamed up with Paige Coughlin, giving one of drag racing's most recognizable last names the opportunity to climb behind the wheel of a Pro Mod.Paige comes from one of the most respected families in motorsports, and now she's getting her shot in one of the wildest classes on the planet. We'll talk about how it all came together, what the future looks like, and why this is such a cool opportunity for everyone involved.Champions.Legends.Future stars.This one has everything.LET'S GOOOOO!Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com#dragracing #wesbuck #RonCapps #MaddiGordon #PeterNorton #PaigeCoughlin #NHRA #TopFuel #FunnyCar #ProMod #DIWinterSeries #WBS #DI #RacersClub

The Wes Buck Show | Ep.429 | Antron Brown, Jason Collins, Scott Tidwell, & Elon Werner! Jul 23, 2026

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**THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 429****“WALLYS, WILD RIDES, AND A THOUSAND AUTOGRAPHS”**SOME WEEKS YOU GET A WINNER.SOME WEEKS YOU GET A GOOD STORY.THIS WEEK? WE GOT BOTH. AND THEN SOME.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we're diving headfirst into one of those episodes that reminds you why drag racing is the greatest reality show on earth.First up, we've got **Antron Brown** fresh off another **Top Fuel victory** in NHRA competition. The man just keeps finding ways to win. Champion. Team owner. Wheel man. Motivator. And one of the most passionate people you'll ever meet in motorsports.You give Antron a microphone and a Wally, and magic usually follows.Then we've got one of the wildest stories of the season.**Jason Collins** and **Scott Tidwell** join us after an absolutely unbelievable weekend in NHRA Pro Mod competition. What started as a potential disaster when the steering wheel came off during the burnout somehow turned into a trip to the winner's circle.Most teams would've packed up.These guys came back, made the run, survived the chaos, and ended up winning the whole dang race.You couldn't script it any better if you tried.And then we've got **Elon Werner**, the man behind the **1,000 Round Club**.If you're a drag racing fan, you've probably seen the cards. The autographs. The history being preserved one signature at a time.Elon recently spent time with **John Force**, collecting signatures for a thousand-card run, and he's preparing to do the same with **Greg Anderson**. We're gonna talk about the project, the stories behind it, and why preserving the legends of this sport matters.Big wins.Crazy stories.Drag racing history.This one has a little bit of everything.LET'S GOOOOO!---Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: [wes@dragillustrated.com](mailto:wes@dragillustrated.com)#dragracing #wesbuck #AntronBrown #JasonCollins #ScottTidwell #ElonWerner #1000RoundClub #NHRA #TopFuel #ProMod #JohnForce #GregAnderson #WBS #DI #RacersClub

The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 428 | Travis Harvey & Boddie Sr.!!! Jul 23, 2026

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**THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 428****“THE CAROLINA KID & THE KING OF SWAG”**SOME GUYS CAN DRIVE.SOME GUYS CAN TALK.THIS WEEK WE GOT ONE OF EACH.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we're bringing together two guys who know how to put on a show, whether it's in the driver's seat or in the spotlight.First up, **Travis Harvey**, the **Carolina Kid**, fresh off a huge **IHRA Pro Mod victory**. If there’s a faster way to make a living than driving race cars, Travis hasn't found it yet. Put him in just about anything with four wheels and a parachute and he's gonna make a run at the winner's circle.The dude is a straight-up wheel man. One of the best in the business. The kind of guy that when you see his name on the ladder, you start looking for a tougher side of the draw.We're gonna break down the win, the season, and what's next for one of the hottest drivers in Pro Mod.Then we bring in **Boddi Sr.**Street Outlaws OG. Racer. Promoter. Certified character.Fresh off **Grudge Bowl 2** at **US 60 Dragway**, Boddi joins us to talk about the event, the racers, the callouts, the chaos, and everything that went down over the weekend.The guy has enough swagger for three people and somehow backs every bit of it up. Love him or hate him, when Boddi is involved, people pay attention.Fast cars. Big personalities. Plenty of stories.This one is gonna be a blast.LET'S GOOOOO!---Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: [wes@dragillustrated.com](mailto:wes@dragillustrated.com)#dragracing #wesbuck #TravisHarvey #CarolinaKid #IHRA #ProMod #BoddiSr #GrudgeBowl2 #US60Dragway #StreetOutlaws #WBS #DI #RacersClub

The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 427 | Austin Prock & Angie Smith!!! Jul 23, 2026

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**THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 427****“HATERS SILENCED & HISTORY MADE”**SOME WINS ARE BIG.SOME WINS MEAN A LITTLE MORE.AND THIS WEEK? WE GOT BOTH.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we're talking about a pair of victories that had the drag racing world buzzing all weekend long.First up, **Austin Prock** joins the show fresh off a massive **NHRA Funny Car victory**, his first since making the move from John Force Racing to **Tasca Racing**. New team. New chapter. Same killer instinct.You know there were people wondering if he'd be able to pick up where he left off. You know there were doubters. Well, Austin answered all those questions the best way possible. By parking it in the winner's circle.We're gonna talk about the transition, the pressure, the expectations, and what it felt like to grab that first win with the new squad.Then we bring in the one and only **Angie Smith**.Angie grabbed a huge victory of her own in **NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle**, but this one carried a little extra weight. Her win marked the **200th national event victory by a woman in NHRA history**.Think about that.Thousands of races. Decades of competition. And Angie Smith is now permanently attached to one of the coolest milestones the sport has ever seen.She's been grinding for years. Racing motorcycles at the highest level. Battling some of the toughest competition in the sport. And she keeps showing up and showing out.We're gonna talk about the win, the milestone, and everything that comes with being one of the toughest competitors in the pits.Two winners.Two huge stories.One loaded episode.LET'S GOOOOO!---Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: [wes@dragillustrated.com](mailto:wes@dragillustrated.com)#dragracing #wesbuck #AustinProck #AngieSmith #NHRA #FunnyCar #ProStockMotorcycle #TascaRacing #WinnerCircle #WBS #DI #RacersClub #DragRacingLife #NHRAWin #Motorsports

The WBS | Justin 'Danger' Nunley, Nooo Waaay Guy, Chevy Reeves, Billy The Kid, Keith Haney, & Duck!! Jul 22, 2026

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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 426“SHAKEDOWNS, BORDER WARS, AND FULL-BLOWN CHAOS”THIS WEEK WE’RE TAKIN’ THE TRAIN STRAIGHT OFF THE TRACK.BIG EVENTS.BIG PERSONALITIES.AND ZERO CHANCE THIS THING STAYS UNDER CONTROL.First up, we’re kicking things off with Keith Haney and the one and only Donald “Duck” Long as they gear up for Shakedown at M-Town at legendary US 131 Motorsports Park. The Radial Outlaws Series and Midwest Drag Racing Series are rolling into Michigan, and you already know this thing is gonna be violent in all the best ways.Keith is bringing the racer-promoter energy, Duck is bringing the outlaw madness, and together these guys are helping put on one of the nastiest doorslammer throwdowns of the summer.Then it’s time for the Border Warz crew.Billy “The Kid” HoskinsonChevy ReevesSean “No Way” UmscheidAnd Justin Danger NunleyThey’re all jumping in to talk about the upcoming Border Warz Showdown at RAD Torque Raceway in Edmonton, Alberta on June 6th, and this thing sounds absolutely insane. Big cars. Big personalities. Big crowds. The kind of event where somebody’s feelings are probably getting hurt before the night’s over.And with this group on the show? There is approximately zero chance anybody behaves themselves.Trash talk. Laughs. Racing stories. Chaos.This one is gonna be an all-timer.LET’S GET IT.Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com#dragracing #wesbuck #KeithHaney #DuckLong #JustinDangerNunley #SeanUmscheid #BillyHoskinson #ChevyReeves #ShakedownAtMTown #BorderWarz #RADTorqueRaceway #US131 #MidwestDragRacingSeries #OutlawRacing #WBS #DI #RacersClub

The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 424 | Brian Bohlander and Washington DC RECAP!! Jul 22, 2026

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Brian Bohlander joins us to break down the latest headlines, behind-the-scenes conversations, and what’s really shaping the sport right now.We also recap everything that went down in Washington DC! The meetings, the momentum, and why it could have a major impact on the future of drag racing.Racing. Business. The future of the sport.

The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 425 | Corey Stamper & Michael Poland May 27, 2026

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**THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 425****“SMALL TIRE STORMS & SOUTHERN CHAOS”**SOME PEOPLE SEE BAD WEATHER.WE SEE BOOST WEATHER.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re diving headfirst into one of the rowdiest weekends on the outlaw racing calendar as we get ready for the **9th Annual Strange Engineering Ronnie Buff Memorial** and the always wild **King of the South** showdown.Joining us are two guys who live in the middle of the madness, Michael Poland and Corey Stamper. And if you know these two, you already know this conversation could go absolutely anywhere.We’re talking small tire wars. Outlaw racing. Big personalities. Big money. Big opinions. And yeah, maybe a little weather drama too, because it looks like Mother Nature might have some thoughts about this weekend all across the East Coast.But around here? We stay glass half full. Racers race. Promoters promote. And somehow these outlaw guys always seem to find a way to make it happen.We’re gonna break down the event, the classes, the storylines, the chaos, and probably stir the pot a little bit while we’re at it.One thing’s for sure.This one is gonna be loud.LET’S GET IT.---Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: [wes@dragillustrated.com](mailto:wes@dragillustrated.com)#dragracing #wesbuck #MichaelPoland #CoreyStamper #KingOfTheSouth #RonnieBuffMemorial #SmallTire #OutlawRacing #WBS #DI #RacersClub

The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 423 | Michael Poland, Clay Millican, & Madelyn Marconi! May 05, 2026

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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 423“OUTLAWS, NITRO, AND FIGHTING FOR THE SPORT”SOME WEEKS YOU TALK RACING.SOME WEEKS YOU TALK BUSINESS.THIS WEEK? WE’RE TALKING ABOUT THE WHOLE DAMN THING.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’ve got a lineup that hits every angle of what makes this sport tick.First up, Michael Poland. You already know what you’re getting here. Energy. Opinions. Stories. The guy lives in the middle of the action and never shies away from it. Whether it’s small tire, big personalities, or whatever chaos is brewing, Michael is right there in it and bringing the heat with him.Then we bring in Clay Millican, one of the most respected names in NHRA Top Fuel. Veteran. Fan favorite. And a guy who has seen just about everything this sport can throw at you. From wins to wild rides to grinding it out year after year, Clay is the kind of guy you want in the room when you’re talking about what it really takes to survive and succeed at the top level.And rounding it out, Madelyn Marconi, who is fighting for the future of motorsports off the track. Working with local and state government in Florida, she is helping protect, support, and grow racing in a time when that is more important than ever. This is the side of the sport people don’t always see, but it matters just as much as what happens on race day.Three guests. Three perspectives. One sport we all care about.LET’S GO.Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com#dragracing #wesbuck #MichaelPoland #ClayMillican #MadelynMarconi #NHRA #TopFuel #Motorsports #FloridaRacing #WBS #DI #RacersClub

The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 422 | Tommy Franklin, Richard Gadson, & Nate Prater! May 05, 2026

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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 422“NITROUS, TWO-WHEELS, AND STREET HEAT”SOME WEEKS ARE ABOUT WINNERS.SOME WEEKS ARE ABOUT MOMENTUM.THIS WEEK? WE’VE GOT BOTH.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re bringing in a lineup that covers multiple lanes of the sport, and all of them are hot right now.First up, Tommy Franklin, PDRA owner and Pro Nitrous standout. Not only is he helping run one of the baddest series in the country, but he’s also out there competing at a high level himself. Fresh off a strong weekend, we’re gonna talk PDRA, Pro Nitrous, and what it takes to juggle promoter and racer at the same time.Then we bring in Richard Gadson, one of the top names in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle. Championship pedigree, elite talent, and a guy who has been right in the mix at the highest level. We’re gonna talk about last season, how this year is shaping up, and what it takes to compete in one of the most competitive classes in NHRA.And rounding it out, we’ve got Nate Prater, who by all accounts just threw an absolute banger with Street Car Bragging Rights. The buzz is real, the turnout was big, and people are still talking about it. We’re gonna break down what made it hit, what’s next, and why this brand is catching fire.Three guests. Three different corners of drag racing. One loaded show.LET’S GO.Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com#dragracing #wesbuck #TommyFranklin #PDRA #ProNitrous #RichardGadson #ProStockMotorcycle #NatePrater #StreetCarBraggingRights #WBS #DI #RacersClub

The Wes Buck Show | Ep.421 | Tony Stewart, Matt Hagan, & Richard Freeman May 05, 2026

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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 421“SMOKE, HORSEPOWER, AND STRAIGHT TALK”SOME WEEKS ARE BIG.SOME WEEKS ARE LOADED.THIS WEEK? WE’VE GOT A FULL-ON POWER MOVE.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re bringing in a lineup that covers just about every angle of NHRA right now, and we’re doing it all at once.First up, Tony “Smoke” Stewart. Fresh off a Top Fuel win in Pomona, and yeah, that makes win number three in Top Fuel for the man, and his first win with this team. Driving for Richard Freeman and Elite Motorsports, Tony is showing early that this deal can win.Joining him is Richard Freeman, the man behind Elite Motorsports. Car owner. Pro Stock powerhouse. And one of the most unapologetic voices in the sport. If he’s thinking it, he’s saying it. No filter. No backing down. We’re gonna hear it straight from him on how this whole deal with Tony is going and what he sees moving forward.And then there’s Matt Hagan, Funny Car winner in Pomona, driving for Tony Stewart Racing. Veteran. Champion. And yeah, the dude shows up looking like a modern day cowboy every single race weekend. Game day outfit dialed in. But when that helmet goes on, it’s all business. One of the most dangerous guys in the class, and he proved it again last weekend.Three big personalities. Three different roles. One stacked conversation.Top Fuel. Funny Car. Pro Stock brains.This one is gonna have a little bit of everything.LET’S GO.Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 GRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.store📡 STAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com#dragracing #wesbuck #TonyStewart #Smoke #MattHagan #RichardFreeman #EliteMotorsports #TonyStewartRacing #NHRA #TopFuel #FunnyCar #Pomona #WBS #DI #RacersClub

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