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The only radio show and podcast dedicated solely to dirt track racing in eastern Pennsylvania. Mondays at 6 p.m. on WEEU 830 AM in Reading, PA.

10/03/2024

The inaugural season of “In the Dirt” on 830 WEEU has officially come to an end. A special thank you to all those who supported the program in 2024. We look forward to returning for the 2025 local racing season.

If you missed an episode of “In the Dirt,” click the link in the bio to listen to any of the 18 episodes of the show.

09/29/2024

MONDAY ON “IN THE DIRT”: On the final episode of “In the Dirt” for 2024, three guests join us for a 60-minute feature episode. First, Grandview Speedway officials Ed Scott and Cliff Quinn join us to talk about their experiences as officials at Grandview. Next, photographer Bill Snook will join us to discuss taking photos at the racetrack. Tune in to 830 WEEU or listen online at 6 p.m. LINK IN BIO.
Photo of Jessie Attard courtesy of Bill Snook

09/23/2024

MONDAY ON “IN THE DIRT”: On the penultimate episode of “In the Dirt” for 2024, two guests join us for a 40-minute show recapping the Freedom 38 and Freedom 76 at Grandview Speedway. First, Grandview Speedway announcer Jeff Ahlum will join us to recap the season finale and entire 2024 season. Next, Boyertown’s Kevin Hirthler, the Freedom 76 runner-up, will join us to recap the race and the season. Tune in to 830 WEEU or listen online at 6 p.m. LINK IN BIO.
Photo of Jeff Ahlum courtesy of Scott Bender
Photo Kevin Hirthler courtesy of Bill Snook Photography

09/22/2024

Covington Township’s Alex Yankowski wins the Freedom 76 at Grandview Speedway. Hear what Yankowski had to say about the victory on Monday’s edition of “In the Dirt” on 830 WEEU.

09/21/2024

Boyertown’s Logan Watt (Watt Racing) wins the Freedom 38 at Grandview Speedway. Hear what Watt had to say about the victory on Monday’s edition of “In the Dirt” on 830 WEEU.

09/16/2024

MONDAY ON “IN THE DIRT”: Four guests join us for an expanded 90-minute show highlighting the 2024 points champions at Grandview Speedway and previewing the upcoming Freedom 38 & Freedom 76. First, modified champion Jeff Strunk, from Boyertown, PA, will join us to talk about winning his 11th career title. Next, sportsman champion Logan Watt (Watt Racing), from Boyertown, PA, will join us to talk about winning his second straight title. Next, Green Lane’s Brian Hirthler (4 Star Racing), the defending Freedom 38 champion, will join us to preview the upcoming Freedom 38 & 76 at Grandview. Lastly, in a rescheduled interview, Action Track USA all-pro SpeedSTR champion Tim Buckwalter, from Douglassville, PA, will join us to talk about winning his third straight title and help us preview the Freedom 76. Tune in to 830 WEEU or listen online at 6 p.m. LINK IN BIO.
Photos of Jeff Strunk and Logan Watt courtesy of Scott Bender
Photos of Brian Hirthler and Tim Buckwalter courtesy of Bill Snook

09/16/2024

Pro Stock driver Aaron Stanfield (far left), Top Fuel driver Antron Brown (left center), Funny Car driver Austin Prock (right center) and Pro Stock Motorcycle driver Hector Arana Jr. (far right) earn victories in the NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. Here what all four winners had to say about their victories on Monday’s edition of “In the Dirt” on 830 WEEU.
Photos courtesy of Bill Snook Photography

09/10/2024

“In the Dirt” on 830 WEEU apologizes for the technical difficulties experienced during tonight’s live broadcast of the program. We will look to rectify those issues prior to next Monday’s episode and continue to provide you with in-depth coverage of local dirt track racing here in eastern Pennsylvania.

Sincerely,
Matthew Knaub

09/09/2024

TONIGHT ON “IN THE DIRT”: Two guests join us for a 40-minute show highlighting the 2024 points champions at Action Track USA. First, all-pro SpeedSTR champion Tim Buckwalter, from Douglassville, PA, will join us to talk about winning his third straight title. Later in the show, all-star slingshot champion Dylan Hoch (Hoch Motorsports), from Mertztown, PA, will join us to talk about winning his fourth career title. Tune in to 830 WEEU or listen online at 6 p.m. LINK IN BIO.
Photos courtesy of Bill Snook Photography

09/03/2024

As we head into the final month of the local racing season, “In the Dirt” would like to recognize and thank our returning sponsors for their support: M&M Sandwich And Pizza Shop, Shane’s Diesel Service LLC and Grandview Speedway. We would also like to welcome our newest sponsor, Jeff's Window Cleaning & Power Washing — serving Bucks, Montgomery and southern Berks counties. If you have the opportunity, please support these local businesses. And don’t forget to listen to “In the Dirt” every Monday at 6 p.m. on 830 WEEU.

09/02/2024

TONIGHT ON “IN THE DIRT”: Three guests join us for an hour-long show featuring the 2024 points champions at Big Diamond Speedway. First, 358 modified champion Brett Kressley, from Orefield, PA, will join us to discuss his back-to-back titles. Next, 602 crate sportsman champion Jordan Henn, from Kutztown, PA, will join us to talk about his second straight title. Lastly, roadrunner champion Andrew Fayash III, from Mary D, PA, will join us to talk about his third career title. Tune in to 830 WEEU or listen online at 6 p.m. LINK IN BIO.
Photos courtesy of Bill Snook Photography

09/02/2024

Frenchtown, New Jersey’s Billy Pauch Jr. wins the Coalcracker 72 at Big Diamond Speedway.

08/25/2024

MONDAY ON “IN THE DIRT”: Three guests join us for a 40-minute show. First, Big Diamond Speedway race director Kasea Bauscher will join us to preview the upcoming Coalcracker 72 at Big Diamond. Next, Oley’s Louden Reimert (Reimert Racing), the defending Coalcracker champion, will join us to preview the event. Lastly, Maple Grove Raceway co-owner and NHRA Pro Stock driver Kyle Koretsky will join us to preview the NHRA Nationals scheduled for Sept. 12-15 at Maple Grove. Tune in to 830 WEEU or listen online on Monday at 6 p.m. LINK IN BIO.
Photo courtesy of Bill Snook Photography

08/18/2024

MONDAY ON “IN THE DIRT”: Three guests join us for a 60-minute feature episode titled “Grandview Speedway stories — part two.” Grandview Speedway co-event organizer Kenny Rogers, in-car radio official Mark Garman and former driver Fred Rahmer, from Salfordville, PA, will join us and share stories from Grandview Speedway from the 1980s through the 2000s.
Tune in to 830 WEEU or listen online on Monday at 6 p.m. LINK IN BIO.
Also, CLICK THE LINK IN THE BIO to listen to “Grandview Speedway stories — part one” from June 24th.
Photo courtesy of Bill Snook Photography

08/12/2024

MONDAY ON “IN THE DIRT”: Three guests join us for another hour-long show. First, Boyertown’s Ryan Watt (Watt Racing) will join us to talk about his win in the Forrest Rogers Memorial on Saturday at Grandview Speedway and discuss his season thus far. Next, Grandview Speedway announcer Jeff Ahlum will join us to help recap the Forrest Rogers Memorial and preview the final month of the season. Lastly, Duryea Hillclimb (Pennsylvania Hillclimb Association) event chairman Rich Rock will join us to preview this weekend’s hillclimb scheduled for Saturday and Sunday on Duryea Drive in Reading. Tune in to 830 WEEU or listen online on Monday at 6 p.m. LINK IN BIO.
Photos courtesy of Scott Bender

08/11/2024

Boyertown’s Ryan Watt (Watt Racing) wins the Forrest Rogers Memorial at Grandview Speedway. Watt will join us on “In the Dirt” on Monday at 6 p.m. on 830 WEEU to discuss the victory and his season thus far.

08/07/2024

08/04/2024

MONDAY ON “IN THE DIRT”: Three guests join us for an hour-long show LIVE FROM THE Kutztown Fair. First, Action Track USA announcer Barry Angstadt will join us to preview the four nights of racing scheduled at the track during the Kutztown Fair. Next, Allentown’s Gavin Miller joins us to preview the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series race set for Wednesday at Action Track USA and the entire Appalachian Midget Week. Lastly, Oley’s Craig Von Dohren will join us to preview the Forrest Rogers Memorial scheduled for Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. Von Dohren is the defending race winner. COME SEE THE SHOW LIVE AT THE FAIR or tune in to 830 WEEU or listen online on Monday at 6 p.m. LINK IN BIO.
Photos courtesy of Bill Snook Photography

08/01/2024

As we start another month, “In the Dirt” would like to recognize and thank our returning sponsors for their support: M&M Sandwich And Pizza Shop, Shane’s Diesel Service LLC, Grandview Speedway and Action Track USA. If you have the opportunity, please support these local businesses. If your business is interested in advertising on “In the Dirt,” message us for more information. And don’t forget to listen to “In the Dirt” every Monday at 6 p.m. on 830 WEEU.

07/28/2024

MONDAY ON “IN THE DIRT”: Three guests join us for a 40-minute feature episode on the historic Reading Fairgrounds Speedway. Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society historian Craig Ray, driver Junior Mikosz, from Laureldale, PA, and former Reading Fairgrounds Speedway employee Bob Miller will join us and share stories about their experiences at the track.
Tune in to 830 WEEU or listen online on Monday at 6 p.m. LINK IN BIO.
Photos courtesy of Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society and Scott Bender

07/22/2024

MONDAY ON “IN THE DIRT”: Three guests join us for another hour-long show. First, Shoemakersville’s Richie Hartman and Landisville’s Holden Eckman will join us to recap 600 Speedweek, which concluded Saturday at Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway. Next, Birdsboro’s Aaron Bollinger will join us to discuss his back-to-back 410 sprint car wins at Lincoln Speedway and his season thus far.
Tune in to 830 WEEU or listen online on Monday at 6 p.m. LINK IN BIO.
Photo courtesy of Bill Snook Photography

07/21/2024

Lewisberry’s Alex Ruppert wins the 600 Speedweek feature at Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway in Lebanon County. Listen to “In the Dirt” on Monday at 6 p.m. on 830 WEEU to hear what Ruppert had to say about the victory.

07/19/2024

Lewisberry’s Alex Ruppert wins the 600 Speedweek feature at Linda's Speedway in Jonestown. Listen to “In the Dirt” on Monday at 6 p.m. on 830 WEEU to hear what Ruppert had to say about the victory.

07/18/2024

Action Track USA cancels the remainder of tonight’s 600 Speedweek event due to rain.

07/15/2024

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The inaugural season of “In the Dirt” on 830 WEEU has officially come to an end. A special thank you to all those who supported the program in 2024. We look forward to returning for the 2025 local racing season. If you missed an episode of “In the Dirt,” click the link in the bio to listen to any of the 18 episodes of the show.

Grandview Speedway officials Ed Scott and Cliff Quinn joined us on “In the Dirt” on Monday to discuss the banning of the left side pan hard bar suspension setup for the 2025 season and the safety concerns that led to the decision. CLICK THE LINK IN THE BIO to hear more from Scott and Quinn on “In the Dirt” on 830 WEEU from September 30th.

Grandview Speedway announcer Jeff Ahlum joined us on “In the Dirt” on Monday to recap the Freedom 38 and Freedom 76. CLICK THE LINK IN THE BIO to hear more from Ahlum on “In the Dirt” on 830 WEEU from September 23rd. Photo courtesy of Scott Bender

Boyertown’s Kevin Hirthler joined us on “In the Dirt” on Monday to recap his runner-up finish in the Freedom 76 at Grandview Speedway. CLICK THE LINK IN THE BIO to hear more from Hirthler on “In the Dirt” on 830 WEEU from September 23rd. Photo courtesy of Bill Snook

Every Monday on “In the Dirt” we recap the past week in local dirt track racing with the “Monday Motorsports Minute.” CLICK THE LINK IN THE BIO to hear more from Boyertown’s Logan Watt and listen to the full episode of 830 WEEU’s “In the Dirt” from September 23rd.

Covington Township’s Alex Yankowski wins the Freedom 76 at Grandview Speedway. Hear what Yankowski had to say about the victory on Monday’s edition of “In the Dirt” on 830 WEEU.

Boyertown’s Jeff Strunk, the Grandview Speedway modified champion, joined us on “In the Dirt” on Monday to preview tonight’s Freedom 76 at Grandview. CLICK THE LINK IN THE BIO to hear more from Strunk on “In the Dirt” on 830 WEEU from September 16th. Photo courtesy of Scott Bender

Boyertown’s Logan Watt (Watt Racing) wins the Freedom 38 at Grandview Speedway. Hear what Watt had to say about the victory on Monday’s edition of “In the Dirt” on 830 WEEU.

Boyertown’s Logan Watt, the two-time defending Grandview Speedway sportsman champion, joined us on “In the Dirt” on Monday to preview tonight’s Freedom 38 at Grandview. CLICK THE LINK IN THE BIO to hear more from Watt on “In the Dirt” on 830 WEEU from September 16th. Photo courtesy of Bill Snook Photography

Green Lane’s Brian Hirthler, the defending Freedom 38 champion, joined us on “In the Dirt” on Monday to preview tomorrow’s Freedom 38 and Saturday’s Freedom 76 at Grandview Speedway. CLICK THE LINK IN THE BIO to hear more from Hirthler on “In the Dirt” on 830 WEEU from September 16th. Photo courtesy of Bill Snook

Douglassville’s Tim Buckwalter joined us on “In the Dirt” on Monday to talk about winning his third straight SpeedSTR championship at Action Track USA. CLICK THE LINK IN THE BIO to hear more from Buckwalter on “In the Dirt” on 830 WEEU from September 16th. Photo courtesy of Bill Snook

Mertztown’s Dylan Hoch joined us on “In the Dirt” on Monday to talk about winning his fourth career all-star slingshot championship at Action Track USA. CLICK THE LINK IN THE BIO to hear more from Hoch on “In the Dirt” on 830 WEEU from September 9th. NOTE: The program was truncated due to technical difficulties. Photo courtesy of Bill Snook

Kutztown’s Jordan Henn joined us on “In the Dirt” on Monday to talk about winning his second consecutive 602 crate sportsman championship at Big Diamond Speedway. CLICK THE LINK IN THE BIO to hear more from Henn and listen to the full episode of “In the Dirt” on 830 WEEU from September 2nd. Photo courtesy of Bill Snook

Orefield’s Brett Kressley joined us on “In the Dirt” on Monday to talk about winning his second consecutive 358 modified championship at Big Diamond Speedway. CLICK THE LINK IN THE BIO to hear more from Kressley and listen to the full episode of “In the Dirt” on 830 WEEU from September 2nd. Photo courtesy of Bill Snook