Drag Illustrated: The Wes Buck Show

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THE WES BUCK SHOW | EP. 400 | Travis Harvey, Tommy Youmans, & Lyle Barnett!! Sep 23, 2025

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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 400“DOES A BEAR SH*T IN THE WOODS?”YEAH & TRAVIS & TOMMY SENT EVERYBODY'S SH*T PACKING.Four hundred episodes.From a duct-taped cell phone to one of the baddest drag racing shows in the world, we’ve come a long way. So for this milestone moment, we brought the heat.Lyle Barnett slides in as co-host this week and we’re diving headfirst into the aftermath of the Southern 8 No Time Nationals — aka Bear Shit Only — one of the nastiest small-tire showdowns on the calendar.Travis Harvey got the call to hop in Tommy Youmans’ weapon of a car and proceeded to make the rest of the field look like they were stuck in neutral. Lyle called it. Youmans built it. Harvey drove it like it was stolen. And now they’re both here to talk about the mission they went on and the bodies they left behind.We’re also talking IHRA drama, PDRA heat, and the latest out of NHRA as the season barrels toward the business end.It’s only right we rang in EPISODE 400 with a full send.Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, Mike Carpenter, and Lyle Barnett on the mics.Big vibes. Big stories. Big Bear Shit.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 #Episode400 #BearShitOnly #Southern8 #DragRacing #TravisHarvey #TommyYoumans #LyleBarnett #275Life #IHRA #PDRA #NHRA #DI #RacersClub

The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 399 | Erica Enders, Steve King, and Monty Mikho Sep 10, 2025

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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 399“QUEEN OF INDY, KINGS OF THE BULLET”SHE HIT 50 WINS.HE TOOK HOME PRO MOD GOLD.AND A PROMOTER WHO STARTED A MOVEMENT IS HERE TO TELL THE TALE.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re celebrating drag racing greatness on every level.First up, the Queen of Pro Stock, Erica Enders, joins us after her massive win at the NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indy. This was her 50th career national event win, and yeah, she’s only the second professional drag racer in history to do it behind John Force. All-time legend. All-time closer. You do not want to line up next to her when it counts.Then, back by popular demand, Steve King checks in after taking the Pro Mod win at the Yellow Bullet Nationals. He’s on an absolute tear, one of the hottest drivers in the game right now, and doing more than his fair share to grow the sport while he’s at it.And to round it out, we’ve got the man behind the madness himself — Monty Mikho. The promoter, the originator, the dude who launched the Yellow Bullet Nationals and helped turn it into one of the most beloved outlaw races in the country. He’s got stories, perspective, and probably a couple things to say that’ll fire people up.It’s big wins. Big personalities. Big vibes.Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter are ready to throw down with the best of the best.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 #EricaEnders #50Wins #NHRA #USNationals #SteveKing #YellowBulletNationals #MontyMikho #ProMod #WBS #DI #RacersClub

The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 398 | Brian Lohnes & More!!! Aug 29, 2025

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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 398“INDY MODE & BULLET TIME”IT’S LABOR DAY WEEKEND, BABYAND THAT MEANS ONE THINGDRAG RACING. WALL TO WALL. NONSTOP.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re settin’ the stage for the two most chaotic, beloved, and adrenaline-soaked events of the season, the U.S. Nationals and the Yellow Bullet Nationals.We’re talkin’ about The Big Go. Indy. The race that defines careers. A marathon packed with legends, long days, and moments that’ll be replayed for decades. To help us break it all down, we’ve got NHRA’s own Brian Lohnes joining the show. One of the best to ever hold a mic, Lohnes knows exactly what makes this race different. From the Wednesday openers to the Monday finals, he’s got the scoop, the stats, and probably a few spicy takes.Then we’re diving into Yellow Bullet Nationals, one of the most badass outlaw doorslammer events in the country. Big energy, tight racing, and a community that bleeds horsepower. It’s gritty, it’s raw, and it’s got the vibes you can’t fake.From the big stage at Indy to the wild showdowns at Cecil County, this weekend is drag racing at its absolute best.Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter are locked in and ready to light the fuse.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 #USNationals #BigGo #YellowBulletNationals #Indy #NHRA #BrianLohnes #CecilCounty #WBS #DI #RacersClub

Th WBS | Ep. 397 | Jimmy Dale, Michael Poland, Steve King, & Courtney Enders Co-Hosting! Aug 25, 2025

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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 397“PRO MODS, PIT VIBES & LITTLE GANGSTAS”THIS WEEK… WE’RE STACKED.We’ve got champions. We’ve got chaos.We’ve even got a co-host with a headset and a hot take ready to fly.First up, we’re tag-teaming this thing. With Mike out on a secret mission, Courtney Enders from FloRacing and NHRA.tv is joining the guys. You’ve seen her in the pits, on the mic, everywhere drag racing is happenin’. This week she’s joining the crew to co-host the show, stir the pot, and probably ruffle a few feathers. Let’s go.Then, it’s time to talk to the man of the hour, Steve King, winner of the 2025 World Series of Pro Mod. The guy’s been on an absolute heater. Not only is he makin’ moves on the track, but he’s been KILLIN’ it online with some of the funniest, most shareable drag racing content in the game. And let’s not forget, he’s out here helpin’ put PDRA in front of new eyeballs every week.And finally, things might get a little sideways when Jimmy Dale and Michael Poland roll in. The Lil Gangstas are back, and with Big Jake’s Race comin’ up, we’re talkin’ small-tire mayhem, limited prep madness, and whatever else these two come up with. It’s always unpredictable. It’s always a party.Three segments. Big laughs. Big power. Big personalities.Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, Mike Carpenter, and this week — Courtney Enders — are bringin’ the noise.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 #CourtneyEnders #SteveKing #WorldSeriesOfProMod #JimmyDale #MichaelPoland #LilGangstas #BigJakesRace #PDRA #WBS #DI #RacersClub

The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 396 | Jim Halsey, Blake Housley Scott Higgs!! Aug 22, 2025

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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 396“NITROUS LEGENDS & QUARTER-MILE MANIA”IF YOU LIKE NITROUS POWER, BIG PERSONALITIES, AND TRACKS THAT ARE RAISING THE BAR,YOU’RE IN FOR A GOOD ONE.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re catchin’ up with one of the baddest nitrous racers on the planet, Jim Halsey. He’s a man of few words and fast passes. A nitrous OG who always tells it like it is and brings big-time perspective to the Pro Mod world. Whether he’s racing or just watching, you know the convo is gonna be fire.Then, we’re checkin’ in with Scott Higgs and Blake Housley, ahead of this weekend’s Quarter-Mile Mania. This is their baby, a full-tilt, big-power, quarter-mile Pro Mod throwdown and it’s shaping up to be a can’t-miss event. We’re talkin’ what makes this race different, why the track is making waves, and what fans should expect when the beams drop.It’s nitrous talk, track talk, and maybe a little trash talk. Just how we like it.Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter are locked and loaded, ready to steer this thing into the weekend.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 #QuarterMileMania #JimHalsey #NitrousGuy #FlyingH #ScottHiggs #BlakeHousley #ProMod #WBS #DI #RacersClub

The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 395 | Randy Weatherford, Amber Franklin-Denton, & More!! Aug 07, 2025

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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 395“PDRA, FAMILY FEUDS & BOOSTED GLORY”THE PDRA SHOWED OUT THIS WEEKEND.BIG CROWDS. BIG WINS. FAMILY PRIDE ON THE LINE.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re hittin’ the eighth-mile scene with a couple of certified bad asses, who just cashed in at one of the wildest PDRA races of the season.Up first, Randy Weatherford, who laid it down and took the win in Pro Boost. The guy was locked in from the jump, and when the finals rolled around, he delivered in a big way. We’re breakin’ down his weekend and the recipe behind that winning combo.Then, we’ve got Amber Franklin-Denton, who grabbed the W in Pro Nitrous in storybook fashion. She lined up against her dad, Tommy Franklin, in an all-out father-daughter final, and came out on top. Heart, horsepower, and history all rolled into one.Boost. Nitrous. Family Feuds. It’s the kind of racing that reminds us why we love this sport.Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter are on the mic to recap it all, stir it up, and bring the energy.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 #PDRA #ProBoost #ProNitrous #RandyWeatherford #AmberFranklinDenton #FranklinMotorsports #FamilyFinal #WBS #DI #RacersClub

The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 394 | Richard Freeman, Victor Alvarez, & Dylan Winefsky! Jul 29, 2025

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The Wes Buck Show – Episode 394: Million Dollar Moves EditionAlright y’all, Episode 394 of The Wes Buck Show is comin’ in HOT, and we’re talkin’ big money, bold moves, and the future of drag racing.First up, Victor Alvarez joins us to break down the Elite Motorsports Million, a brand new, high-stakes initiative that’s got the entire drag racing world buzzin’. What’s the game plan? How’s it gonna work? Victor’s got the answers.Then we’re bringin’ on Richard Freeman, the boss over at Elite Motorsports, to give us the inside line on what this massive investment means for the sport, the racers, and the fans. When Richard talks, you better listen because the man doesn’t play.And rounding things out, rising star Dylan Winefsky stops by to talk about his latest racing adventures, where he’s headed next, and what it’s like being part of the new wave in drag racing.This is a barn burner of a show, don’t miss it!🎙️ The Wes Buck Show — Every week, Wes Buck, Murder T, and Mike Carpenter bring you the biggest stories, boldest takes, and best conversations in drag racing.📺 Hit SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: @dragillustrated👕 Get your merch: dragillustrated.store📬 Want to sponsor the show? Email: wes@dragillustrated.com#dragillustrated #WesBuckShow #Episode394 #MillionDollarTripleCrown #EliteMotorsports #VictorAlvarez #RichardFreeman #DylanWinefsky #NHRA #NoPrep #ProStock #RadialRacing #RacersClub #DI #dragracing

The Wes Buck Show | Ep.393 | Jimmy Taylor, Chris Mattingly & More! Jul 29, 2025

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BIG WINS, BIG NAMES & GRUDGE BOWL AFTERSHOCKS!We’re back with another banger on The Wes Buck Show!Up first: Jimmy Taylor - DI Winter Series Pro Mod standout and fresh off a six-figure win at the inaugural Grudge Bowl presented by Team Boddie. We’re talkin’ big money, no-time pressure, and what’s next as he gears up for a Florida takeover this winter.Then we’re bringing in the man behind the mayhem: Chris Mattingly, owner of U.S. 60 Dragway, joins us to recap a WILD weekend in Kentucky and share his vision for the future of one of the hottest small-tire venues in the country.💬 Real talk. 🔥 Big moments. LET’S GOOOO.Each week on The Wes Buck Show, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter bring you inside the world of drag racing - the stories, the wins, the beefs, and the business behind it all.📲 SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustrated🛒 MERCH DROP: dragillustrated.store📡 CONNECT: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustrated🔥 RACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.club🚀 Wanna sponsor the show? Hit us up: wes@dragillustrated.com#DragRacing #WesBuck #JimmyTaylor #GrudgeBowl #TeamBoddie #US60Dragway #ProMod #NoTime #TheWesBuckShow #DI #RacersClub

The WBS | Ep. 392 | Cory Reed, Joey Gladstone, & Jay Boddie!! Jul 29, 2025

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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 392“FRIENDS, FINISH LINES & GRUDGE BOWL GRIT”YOU LIKE BIG WINS, BIG PERSONALITIES, AND REAL STREET VIBES?WE GOT YOU.We’re kickin’ things off this week with a straight-up feel-good win in Pro Stock as Cory “The Caveman” Reed joins us, fresh off his massive NHRA W at Summit Motorsports Park. And riding shotgun? His longtime friend and partner-in-speed, Joey Gladstone. These two have been through it all together, and now they’re takin’ a victory lap, literally and figuratively. We’re talkin’ wins, loyalty, and how good it feels when the grind finally pays off.Then we’re headin’ back to the streets with a certified OG, Jay Boddie is jumpin’ on to talk about his upcoming event, Grudge Bowl. If you know, you know, this dude has raced it all. Street Outlaws. Grudge hits. No-prep throwdowns. Backdoor money. You name it. We’re diggin’ into what makes this race special, what’s on the line, and why it’s got the people buzzin’.Pro Stock fireworks and grudge-night grit—served HOT.Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter are behind the mic and in the mix.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 #TheCaveman #CoryReed #JoeyGladstone #ProStockMotorcycle #JayBoddie #GrudgeBowl #StreetOutlaws #WBS #DI #RacersClub

The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 391 | Scott Taylor & Mark Savage!!! Jul 29, 2025

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THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 391“THE NO PREP KINGS & PRO MOD THINGS EDITION”SOME PEOPLE TALK ABOUT BEING HOT.THIS WEEK’S GUESTS?THEY’RE PROVING IT.We’re firing on all cylinders this week on The Wes Buck Show with two heavy hitters from two very different corners of the drag racing universe.First up, Scott Taylor, No Prep Kings star, is joining us fresh off a big W at a Speed Promotions event over the weekend. The car was flying, the vibes were high, and Scott reminded everybody why you never count him out. We’re talkin’ about the win, the work, and the war path ahead.Then we’re bringin’ in one of the sharpest minds in Pro Mod, Mark Savage. Straightforward. No nonsense. All business. The man’s been on a tear this season, tuning hot rods to go faster and win bigger. He’s got opinions, he’s got data, and he’s not afraid to let it rip.Pro Mod precision meets no-prep power this week. And as always, Wes Buck, JT “Murder T” Hudson, and Mike Carpenter are keepin’ it wide open and unfiltered.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 #ScottTaylor #NoPrepKings #SpeedPromotions #MarkSavage #ProMod #TunerLife #WBS #DI #RacersClub

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