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. 6d ago

    The Wes Buck Show | Ep 432 | Jasmine Salinas, Keith Haney, & Elon Werner!!!

    THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 432“NITRO, NO PREP, AND THE FUTURE OF DRAG RACING”SOME WEEKS ARE ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED.SOME WEEKS ARE ABOUT WHAT'S COMING NEXT.THIS WEEK? WE'VE GOT A LITTLE OF BOTH.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we've got a lineup that covers everything from Top Fuel to Pro Mod to preserving the history of the sport.First up, Jasmine Salinas joins us from the world of NHRA Top Fuel. Jasmine and the Scrappers Racing team have been grinding, piecing together a limited schedule while chasing the dream of running full time. She never lost the belief, never stopped working, and now she's back out there taking swings against the best in the world. We're gonna talk about the season, the grind behind the scenes, and what's next for one of the toughest racers in the pits.Then we've got Keith Haney, racer, promoter, and the man behind the Midwest Drag Racing Series, as we get set for Night of Fire at legendary US 131 Motorsports Park. If you've ever been to US 131, you know that place comes alive under the lights. We'll break down one of the biggest weekends of the season, the state of Pro Mod, and everything happening in one of the hottest doorslammer series in the country.And rounding things out is Elon Werner, the man behind the 1,000 Round Win Club. He's been preserving some of the biggest moments in NHRA history, bringing legends like John Force and Greg Anderson together through one-of-a-kind collectibles and celebrating milestones that deserve to live forever. We'll catch up on what he's building next and why this project has become so special to racers and fans alike.Three guests.Three completely different perspectives.One sport we all love.And you already know we're gonna have some fun along the way.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 #JasmineSalinas #KeithHaney #MidwestDragRacingSeries #NightOfFire #US131 #ElonWerner #1000RoundWinClub #NHRA #ProMod #WBS #DI #RacersClub

  2. 6d ago

    The Wes Buck Show | Ep.431 | Mark Beatty, Chase Womack, & More!!

    **THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 431****“NEW BEGINNINGS, BIG MONEY, AND PURE CHAOS”**SOME WEEKS YOU CELEBRATE.SOME WEEKS YOU SHAKE YOUR HEAD.THIS WEEK? WE'RE DOING A LITTLE OF BOTH.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we've got one heck of a lineup, and there is absolutely no shortage of storylines.First up, our guy **Mark Beatty** joins us after making one of the biggest career moves in motorsports this year. After years of being one of the faces of **Red Line Synthetic Oil** and a huge supporter of racers, race tracks, and the DI Winter Series, Mark is taking his talents to the **PDRA** leadership team.If you've been around drag racing for more than five minutes, you've probably crossed paths with Mark. He's one of the genuine good guys in this sport, and we're gonna talk about the move, what's next for PDRA, and why he's as fired up as ever for this next chapter.Then we've got **Chase Womack**, fresh off an absolute throwdown at the **Freedom of War No Prep** at WesTX Abilene Raceway. Chase survived a stacked field, raced until nearly daylight, and walked away with a massive payday and the title of King of the Concrete.We're gonna relive one of the biggest outlaw wins of the year and hear how he got it done.And if that wasn't enough...We've got a WHOLE LOT to unpack.The IHRA situation.The rumors.The fallout.The reactions.The conversations everybody in drag racing is having right now.It's one of the wildest weeks this sport has seen in a long time, and we're not gonna tiptoe around it.Big guests.Big news.Big opinions.This one is gonna be a barn burner.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 #MarkBeatty #PDRA #RedLineSyntheticOil #ChaseWomack #FreedomOfWar #NoPrep #IHRA #ProMod #OutlawRacing #WBS #DI #RacersClub

  3. 6d ago

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

    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

  4. 6d ago

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

    **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

  5. 6d ago

    The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 428 | Travis Harvey & Boddie Sr.!!!

    **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

  6. 6d ago

    The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 427 | Austin Prock & Angie Smith!!!

    **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

  7. Jul 22

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

    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

  8. Jul 22

    The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 424 | Brian Bohlander and Washington DC RECAP!!

    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.

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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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