Drag Illustrated: The Wes Buck Show

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Wes Buck is the founder and editorial director of drag racing's leading publication Drag Illustrated, as well as the promoter of the CTECH World Doorslammer Nationals presented by JEGS - amongst drag racing's biggest independent races. Above all else, he is amongst the sport of drag racing's biggest fans and proponents - oft-preaching the gospel of what he calls "the great American motor sport". In his show, he interviews drivers, tuners, industry members and media types - along with the occasional (often) racing-inspired rant or "hot take" - with a focus on storytelling and entertaining.

  1. MAY 5

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

    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

    1h 58m

  2. MAY 5

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

    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

    2h 9m

  3. MAY 5

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

    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

    2h 2m

  4. MAY 5

    The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 420 | Buddy Hull, Maddi Gordon, & Tyler Bohannon!!!

    THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 420“420 SMOKE, BIG CHECKS, AND FUTURE STARS”YEAH… IT’S EPISODE 420.YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN JOKES.WE’RE JUST HERE TO BRING THE HEAT.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’ve got a lineup that hits every corner of the sport. Nitro, bracket racing, and the future of NHRA all in one place.First up, Buddy Hull, NHRA Funny Car driver and team owner. This dude is out there doing it the hard way. Driving, managing, building something from the ground up, and chasing nitro dreams at the highest level. We’re talking Funny Cars, funding, and what it really takes to keep one of these operations alive and competitive.Then we’ve got Tyler Bohanan, and yeah… the man just went out and won a million dollars. No big deal, right? Bracket racing at its absolute highest level, pressure through the roof, and he came out on top. We’re gonna break down the run, the mindset, and what it feels like to cash the biggest check in the game.And then, keep your eyes on this one, Maddi Gordon. NHRA Top Fuel rookie with Ron Capps Racing, and a name you’re gonna be hearing a lot more of. Star in the making. Serious talent. The kind of driver who could be the next face of the sport if things click. We’re talking opportunity, pressure, and what it’s like stepping into that spotlight.Three guests. Three completely different worlds. One hell of a show.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 #BuddyHull #TylerBohanan #MaddiGordon #NHRA #FunnyCar #TopFuel #BracketRacing #MillionDollarRace #WBS #DI #RacersClub

    2h 21m

  5. MAY 4

    The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 419 | BRETT LASALA!!!!

    THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 419“SNOT ROCKET SEASON”SOME GUYS GET HOT.SOME GUYS GO NUCLEAR.THIS DUDE IS DOING BOTH.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’ve got one of the most dangerous drivers on the planet right now.Brett LaSala is in the building, and if you’ve been paying attention, you already know what time it is. The man behind the Snot Rocket has been absolutely wrecking the record books and stacking wins like it’s his job. Because right now, it kind of is.We’re talking TX2K dominance, record-setting passes, and a car that just laid down a 5.87 at over 240 miles per hour, one of the quickest small tire runs ever recorded . That is not normal. That is freak show fast.Four straight wins at TX2K. Records falling. Checks getting cashed. And the craziest part is it doesn’t look like they’re slowing down anytime soon.We’re gonna get into what’s working, how they’ve built this monster, and how long this heater can last before somebody finally steps up and stops it.One guest. One rocket. A whole lot of problems for the rest of the field.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 #BrettLaSala #SnotRocket #TX2K #SmallTire #DragRacing #WBS #DI #RacersClub

    1h 38m

  6. MAY 4

    The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 418 | Spencer Hyde, Justin Bond, & John Sears

    THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 418“ROOKIES, ROCKETS, AND CAROLINA CHAOS”SOME GUYS SHOW PROMISE.SOME GUYS SHOW UP AND TAKE OVER.THIS WEEK WE’VE GOT BOTH.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we are locked in with a lineup that is absolutely rollin’ right now.First up, Justin Bond. Fresh off a huge NHRA win in Arizona, and yeah, the man is flat out dangerous. Call him 007 if you want, because he’s licensed to win and not afraid to pull the trigger when it counts. Cool under pressure. Fast as hell. We’re gonna talk about the weekend, the momentum, and what’s next for one of the most unique personalities in the sport.Then we got Spencer Hyde. NHRA Rookie of the Year. Number one qualifier at Phoenix. Head Racing hot shoe. Former DI 30 Under 30. Former World Series of Pro Mod winner. And somehow this dude just keeps leveling up. Ever since that 30 Under 30 nod, it feels like he hit the gas and never looked back. We’re gonna talk about the rise, the pressure, and what it’s like being one of the hottest names in the sport right now.And to round it out, we’ve got John Sears joining us ahead of Carolina Gold at Shadyside. This one is shaping up to be a straight-up war. Big fields, big money, and a whole lot of Lil Gangstas cars expected to roll in. If you like chaos, this is your kind of race. We’ll talk about what to expect and why this one matters.Three guests. Three storylines. All gas.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 #SpencerHyde #BrettLasala #SnotRocket #JohnSears #CarolinaGold #Shadyside #LilGangsters #NHRA #ProMod #WBS #DI #RacersClub

    2h 3m

  7. MAR 25

    The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 417 | Brian Lohnes. Chase Lautenbach, & Michael Poland!

    THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 417“WHEN THE CAT’S AWAY…”WES IS OUT OF TOWN.AND YOU ALREADY KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS.THE MICE ARE RUNNIN’ THE SHOW.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re handin’ over the keys and lettin’ it rip. JT Hudson and Mike Carpenter are holdin’ it down, and they’ve brought in some serious backup with Brian Lohnes jumping in to co-host. That’s right. The voice of NHRA is in the seat and anything could happen.We’re talkin’ racing, we’re talkin’ nonsense, and we’re probably gonna stir the pot just a little bit while Wes is away.Then we bring in Chase Lautenbach, the man behind Street Car Takeover, one of the hottest brands in street car racing right now. The season is coming in hot and Chase is here to break down what they’ve got cookin’ for 2026. Big events, big crowds, and a whole lot of fast street cars.Joining him is Michael Poland, who is stepping in to help push Street Car Takeover to another level this year. More structure, more growth, more chaos in the best way possible. These guys are building something real and we’re here to talk about it.Fast cars. Big plans. No supervision.YOU KNOW THIS ONE’S GONNA GET INTERESTING.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 #BrianLohnes #StreetCarTakeover #ChaseLautenbach #MichaelPoland #NoPrep #StreetCars #WBS #DI #RacersClub

    1h 35m

  8. MAR 25

    The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 416 | Peter Norton, Chad & Hunter Green!!!

    THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 416“FIRST YEAR, FIRST TITLE, AND NITRO FAMILY BUSINESS”SOMETIMES YOU GRIND FOR YEARS FOR A TITLE.SOMETIMES YOU BUY A PRO MOD AND WIN THE WHOLE DAMN THING YOUR FIRST SEASON.This week on The Wes Buck Show we are talking about one of the coolest stories to come out of the DI Winter Series.First up, Peter Norton, your Drag Illustrated Winter Series champion. The wild part? A year ago the guy came to the race as a fan. Got hooked on the madness. Decided to buy a Pro Mod. Fast forward to now and he walks away with the Winter Series points championship in his first year behind the wheel. That is not supposed to happen. But here we are. We are going to talk about the decision to jump in, the learning curve, and what it felt like to pull off one of the most unlikely runs in recent Pro Mod history.Then we bring in the Green family, Chad Green and Hunter Green, one of the coolest father and son duos in NHRA nitro racing. Chad just rolled back into the Gator Nationals and grabbed another Funny Car victory, which makes it back to back wins at Gainesville for the team. Nitro, family, pressure, and the kind of racing that keeps you on the edge of your seat. We are going to dig into what makes that program tick and what the rest of the NHRA season might look like for them.Two great stories. Two teams doing it their own way. One sport that never slows down.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 #PeterNorton #DIWinterSeries #ChadGreen #HunterGreen #FunnyCar #NHRA #GatorNationals #ProMod #WBS #DI #RacersClub

    1h 33m
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Wes Buck is the founder and editorial director of drag racing's leading publication Drag Illustrated, as well as the promoter of the CTECH World Doorslammer Nationals presented by JEGS - amongst drag racing's biggest independent races. Above all else, he is amongst the sport of drag racing's biggest fans and proponents - oft-preaching the gospel of what he calls "the great American motor sport". In his show, he interviews drivers, tuners, industry members and media types - along with the occasional (often) racing-inspired rant or "hot take" - with a focus on storytelling and entertaining.

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