Drag Illustrated: The Wes Buck Show

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 410 | Jason Harris and Brian Lohnes!!! Jan 12, 2026

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THE WES BUCK SHOW — EPISODE 410“NEW YEAR, NEW MILLION?”IT’S 2026.WE’RE BACK.AND WE’RE ALREADY TALKIN’ BIG MONEY AND BAD FAST HOT RODS.To kick off the new year, we’ve got a couple of absolute hammers joining us to break it all down and fire it all up.First up, NHRA’s own Brian Lohnes, the voice of the sport, the man behind the mic, and the guy who’s gonna help us set the tone for a huge season ahead. He’s fresh off the mic from the DI Winter Series and bringing the takes, the insight, and probably a few stories from the tower.Then we’ve got Jason Harris, and the dude is just flat-out on one right now. He rolled into Bradenton for the first leg of the DI Winter Series and left with the win and the number one qualifier spot. That’s one race down, and if he wins two more, we’re talkin’ about a cool million dollars headed his way. Oh, and if he qualifies number one two more times? That’s a brand-new Jerry Bickel Pro Mod. Stakes don’t get much higher, and Jason is already halfway to the dream.The DI Winter Series is officially underway. The countdown to a million is on. And we’re kickin’ it all off with the best seat in the house.New year. New season. Same badass show.LET’S FREAKIN’ 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 #BrianLohnes #JasonHarris #DIWinterSeries #NHRA #ProMod #MillionDollarRace #JerryBickel #TheBigGo #WBS #DI #RacersClub

The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 409 | Victor Alvarez and Doug Cook!! Nov 23, 2025

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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 409“TRACK BOSSES, PRO MODS & MOTORSPORT MOVERS”THIS WEEK WE’RE DIVING INTO THE MINDS OF THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE THIS SPORT GO, ON THE TRACK AND IN THE BOARDROOM.First up, it’s the man behind Bradenton Motorsports Park, Victor Alvarez. Not only is he getting ready to host another killer DI Winter Series, but the guy is also behind the wheel of his own Pro Mod and laying down passes in preparation of the Snowbirds. We’re talking about a dude who lives and breathes this stuff. Track owner. Promoter. Racer. All gas, no excuses.Then we’re bringing in Doug Cook, the founder of Motion Raceworks and one of the biggest movers in motorsports right now. The guy has been buying up some of the most legendary brands in the game, including Mark Williams Enterprises and TBM Brakes. keeping them alive and thriving. Doug is changing the game for small and big business in racing and we’re gonna dig into how and why he’s doing it.Wes Buck is holdin’ it down solo this week as Mike Carpenter and JT “Murder T” Hudson are both out for doctor’s appointments. But don’t worry. The takes are still hot and the vibes are still high.Big guests. Big ideas. Big horsepower.DON’T MISS IT. 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 #VictorAlvarez #DougCook #MotionRaceworks #MarkWilliamsEnterprises #ProMod #TBMBrakes #BradentonMotorsportsPark #TrackBosses #WinterSeries #WBS #DI #RacersClub

The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 408 | Brittany Force & J.R. Gray!!!! Nov 21, 2025

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SOME WEEKS YOU GET HIGHLIGHTS.SOME WEEKS YOU GET HEADLINES.THIS WEEK? YOU GET HISTORY.We’re comin’ in HOT after a barn burner of a weekend out in Las Vegas, and we’ve got two absolute heavy-hitters joining us on the mic.First up, J.R. Gray, and let me tell you, the man is on FIRE. He took home the Pro Mod win at Vegas, and in the process, with the pressure on and the spotlight bright, locked up his first-ever NHRA Pro Mod Championship. Dude put on a clinic and walked it off like a boss. We’re bringing him in to relive the moment and unpack the grind it took to get there.Then it’s the one and only Brittany Force. The Top Fuel assassin from John Force Racing snagged a big-time W at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and reminded everyone why she’s a world champ. Could this be the last win of her NHRA career? Rumors are flying that this is her final season running full-time, and if so, what a way to go out. A generational talent. A fan favorite. An icon. We’re gonna talk wins, legacy, and what comes next.Two big wins. Two massive careers. One hell of a show.Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter are settin’ the stage, firing the takes, and poppin’ the tops on another WBS classic.DON’T MISS IT. 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 #dragillustrated #BrittanyForce #JRGray #TopFuel #ProMod #NHRA #JohnForceRacing #VegasWin #WBS #DI #RacersClub

The WBS | Ep. 407 | Keith Haney, Jimmy Taylor, Barrett Green & Michael Hollis Nov 06, 2025

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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 407“ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECORDS & RADIO ROUNDUP”THIS WEEK WE’RE LOCKED IN ON THREE MASSIVE STORIES IN DRAG RACING.BIG MOVES. BIG NUMBERS. BIG EVENTS.First up we’ve got Keith Haney on the mic after his major announcement at SEMA Show that he is teaming up with KB Titan Racing, the legendary NHRA Pro Stock team. The buzz says they might be bringing Pro Mod into the mix too. We’ll dig into what that alliance means and how it could shake up the sport.Then we’re checking in with Jimmy Taylor, fresh off his record‑setting run in a door car. His new eighth‑mile world record has people talking and wondering what’s coming next. We’re gonna break down the numbers, the machine, the mindset.And to round it out we have Barrett Green and Michael Hollis dropping in ahead of their upcoming event the Texas Radial Roundup this weekend. These guys are friends of the show, friends of the sport, and they never come to play, they come to show. We’re giving them the mic and helping spread the word.Three segments. Three unstoppable guests.Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson and Mike Carpenter are on deck.DON’T MISS IT. LET’S GOOOOO!⸻📲 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#TheWesBuckShow #DragRacing #KeithHaney #KBTitanRacing #ProStock #ProMod #JimmyTaylor #DoorCarRecord #TexasRadioRoundup #BarrettGreen #MichaelHollis #WBS #DI #RacersClub

The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 406 | Richard Freeman, Mike Finnegan, & Chase Lautenbach Oct 28, 2025

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The Wes Buck Show – Episode 406Buckle up, because Episode 406 of The Wes Buck Show is a heater. We’ve got a full lineup of heavy hitters joining the program this week, and we’re talking about some of the biggest stories in the game right now.First up, the man at the center of the storm, Richard Freeman. Elite Motorsports is on fire after announcing Tony Stewart is joining the team, R+L Carriers is coming aboard, and a new crew chief is stepping in to shake things up. It’s a massive power move from Freeman and company, and we’re getting the inside story straight from the man himself.Then we’re welcoming in Mike Finnegan, one of the most recognizable voices in motorsports and a true YouTube icon. From Roadkill to Finnegan’s Garage to the drag-and-drive world, the dude has seen it all. We’re picking his brain about what’s happening in the scene right now, where drag-and-drive is headed, and what’s got him fired up in 2025.And to wrap it up, we’re catching up with Chase Lautenbach, co-owner and founder of Streetcar Takeover. Chase and his team are keeping the streetcar movement rolling strong, with big events on deck for next year. The grassroots side of drag racing has never been hotter, and Streetcar Takeover is right in the middle of it.As always, it’s real talk about the sport we love, the cars, the people, and the passion that make drag racing the wildest show on earth.⸻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🔥 Watch live every Wednesday at 2 PM ET📲 Follow us on social: @DragIllustrated | @WesBuckShow | @TheWesBuck#TheWesBuckShow #DragRacing #EliteMotorsports #TonyStewartRacing #StreetcarTakeover #DragAndDrive #DragIllustrated

The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 405 | Travis Harvey, Ken Quartuccio, & Jason Terrell! Oct 27, 2025

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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 405“WHEEL MEN, TRACK DOMINATORS & TIN SOLDIER TALES”THIS WEEK IT’S ALL ABOUT DRIVERS WHO CAN FLAT OUT HANDLE ANY MACHINE.First up, Travis Harvey. Whatever you put him in, whatever you line him up in, he delivers. He’s a wheel man’s wheel man. We’ll sit down and break down what’s driving him right now and how he keeps making magic happen on every stage.Then we’ve got Ken Quartuccio Jr., fresh off his win in Radial vs. The World at Duck X’s No Mercy 16. He showed up and reminded everyone you do not want to line up against him. He’s lethal in small-tire, big-tire, whatever tire you pick. And to round it out, Jason Terrell from Tin Soldier Race Cars. This guy’s been building stories along with racecars. He’s been carving a path in outlaw and no-prep circles. We’re talking shop, grit, what drives him, and what’s next for his crew. Big names. Big moves. Big stories.Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter are livin’ in the booth, ready to stir the pot and let it rip.DON’T MISS IT. 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 #TravisHarvey #KenQuartuccio #JasonTerrell #TinSoldierRaceCars #RvW #LightsOut #WheelMan #TrackBoss #WBS #DI #RacersClub

The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 404 | Shawn Reed, Derek Menholt, & Raul Torres! Oct 10, 2025

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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 404“NO MERCY, NO FEAR, NO FILTER”THERE’S COMEBACKS…AND THEN THERE’S STRAPPING INTO A TOP FUEL DRAGSTER AND WINNING IT ALL!!This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re locked and loaded for another rip-roarin’ ride through the wildest headlines in drag racing.First up, Raul Torres, the boss man at South Georgia Motorsports Park, joins us to preview No Mercy 16, one of the most unpredictable, high-stakes races of the season. Small tire chaos, big-time drama, and a whole lotta horsepower about to hit the track this weekend. Raul’s been in the trenches getting SGMP dialed in, and he’s bringing the heat.Next, we’re talkin’ Pro Mod power with Derek Menholt, who’s fresh off a massive NHRA win. He’s on a mission, and we’re checkin’ in on what it took to get to the winner’s circle and how he plans to keep this momentum rollin’.And then, the comeback story of the month, Shawn Reed joins us after returning to Top Fuel from injury and immediately grabbing himself a Wally. That’s not just heart. That’s horsepower with a purpose. Dude came back swinging, and we’re gonna break it all down.Track owners. Pro Mod killers. Comeback kings.DON’T MISS IT. 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#TheWesBuckShow #DragRacing #NoMercy16 #SGMP #RaulTorres #ProMod #DerekMenholt #TopFuel #ShawnReed #ComebackSeason #WallyWinner #DuckX #NHRA #DI #WBS #RacersClub

The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 403 | Christie Meyer, Joey Martin, John DeFlorian, & Justin Swanstrom! Oct 10, 2025

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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 403“STAMPEDES, SWANFEST & PRO MOD SPICE”THIS WEEK WE’RE HEADING TEXAS-BOUND AND FULL SENDFOR MUSIC, MOTORING, AND MADNESS AT THE STAMPEDE OF SPEEDWe’re bringing Christy Meyer into the mix to talk about one of the coolest weeks on the NHRA calendar, the Stampede of Speed at the Texas Motorplex. It’s more than just a race, it’s a festival, a celebration, a racetrack party, and we’re takin’ you behind the scenes of how it all comes together. Then we’ll shift gears and bring in Joey Martin for some Pro Mod talk. He might even drop some breaking news, it’s that kind of week.Next up is John DeFlorian, a Mountain Motor Pro Stock racer who’s been turning heads with recent wins and a rising points lead. We’re gonna dig into what’s next for DeFlorian and where he’s headed in the Pro Stock world.To close it out, Justin Swanstrom joins us ahead of his event Swanfest, putting it all on the line to make this one unforgettable. He’s pulling from all corners prep, no prep, small, big, and this thing’s gonna be a show.It’s race talk, lineup drama, and full-on firepower.Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter are locked in, you don’t want to miss this one.DON’T MISS IT. 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#TheWesBuckShow #DragRacing #StampedeOfSpeed #TexasMotorplex #ChristyMeyer #ProMod #JoeyMartin #JohnDeFlorian #MountainMotorProStock #JustinSwanstrom #Swanfest #WBS #DI #RacersClub

The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 402 | Ned Dunphy, Billy Banaka, & Mike Galimi!! Sep 26, 2025

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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 402“RECORDS, VIPERS & VICTORIES”WHEN YOU AVERAGE A SIX-ONE ON DRAG WEEK,YOU DON’T JUST SHOW UP —YOU REWRITE HISTORY.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re rollin’ out the red carpet for Ned Dunphy, fresh off a jaw-dropping performance at Hot Rod Drag Week. The man went full Terminator mode, locking in a world record average of 6.178 seconds across the week in his absolutely nasty twin-turbo Viper. That’s not just fast. That’s "did he just do that?" fast.Then we’ve got Mike Galimi jumping in to help us break it all down, the cars, the carnage, the chaos. Hot Rod Drag Week is a different kind of beast and we’re bringing the full download.And if that wasn’t enough, we’re also checkin’ in with Billy Banaka, who just took home the NHRA Pro Mod W at the Fall Four-Wides at ZMAX. The air was tight, the field was loaded, and Billy got it done in an ending we won't soon forget.It’s a jam-packed show with winners, record breakers, and full-send machines.Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter are ready to rip it.DON’T MISS IT. 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#TheWesBuckShow #DragRacing #HotRodDragWeek #NedDunphy #Viper #WorldRecord #BillyBanaka #ProMod #FallFourWides #ZMAX #NHRA #WBS #DI #RacersClub

The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 401 | Cruz Pedregon, Jeff Thomas, & Jennifer Folk! Sep 23, 2025

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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 401“LEGENDS, WOODS, AND WINNERS”IT’S FUNNY CARS AND FAST TALK.STREET RACING AND STRAIGHT SHOOTIN’.WE’RE LOCKED IN FOR ANOTHER ONE.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re welcoming a true icon in the sport — Cruz Pedregon. The Snap-on backed NHRA Funny Car legend found his way back to the top this weekend with a big win that had the pits buzzing. Been there, done that, and still stackin’ W’s like it’s 1998. We’re talkin’ shop with one of the baddest to ever do it.Then we’re pivoting from the big show to the backwoods as Jeff Thomas joins us ahead of his wild and rowdy War in the Woods event. One of the most anticipated grudge races on the map, it’s part street, part jungle, part organized chaos — and Jeff is smack in the middle of it all.Also, Jennifer Folk drops in to talk about the Million Dollar Bracket Race, a legendary race in it's own rights!It’s legends and outlaws.Nitro and no-prep.And it’s all goin’ down right here.Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter are in the saddle and ready to ride.DON’T MISS IT. 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#TheWesBuckShow #DragRacing #CruzPedregon #FunnyCar #SnapOnRacing #WarInTheWoods #JeffThomas #NoPrep #DI #RacersClub #WBS #GrudgeRacing

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