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. 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

  2. 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

  3. MAR 19

    The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 415 | Aaron Stanfield, Fletcher Cox, & Mark Beatty

    THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 415“KINGS CROWNED, CHECKS CASHED, HISTORY MADE”THE DI WINTER SERIES IS A WRAP.THE BIGGEST, BADDEST, RICHEST PRO MOD RACE ON THE PLANET JUST WENT DOWN.AND WE ARE STILL CATCHING OUR BREATH.This week we are fresh off the World Series of Pro Mod and let me tell you, it delivered in every possible way.First up, Fletcher Cox, your Pro 10.5 winner. Big Fletch showed up and showed out. That class was loaded and he stood tallest when it mattered most. We are breaking down the run, the pressure, and what a win like that means on a stage that big.Then we bring in the man of the hour, the winner of the World Series of Pro Mod, Aaron Stanfield. The NHRA Pro Stock standout stepped into the Pro Mod jungle and walked out with the biggest prize in the game. That is not normal behavior. That is superstar behavior. Huge win. Huge statement. We are going to talk about what it took, how it felt, and what this does for his trajectory moving forward.And of course, we’ve got Red Line Oil’s own Mark Beatty in the house. Big supporter of the World Series of Pro Mod. Big supporter of the DI Winter Series. Big supporter of racers across the board. Mark is one of those guys who quietly makes the sport better for everyone involved. We’re giving him his flowers and talking about why backing events like this matters more than ever.Three massive guests. One historic weekend.The DI Winter Series just set the bar again.The smoke has cleared. The champions have been crowned.And we are just getting started.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 #WorldSeriesOfProMod #AaronStanfield #FletcherCox #Pro105 #RedLineOil #MarkBeatty #DIWinterSeries #ProMod #WBS #DI #RacersClub

    1h 36m

  4. FEB 18

    The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 414 | Ryan Martin, Kyle Dvorak, & Tommy D'Aprile

    THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 414“OUTLAWS, GOOD GUYS, AND PRO MOD HEAT”THIS WEEK WE’RE STACKED WITH HORSEPOWER, PERSONALITY, AND A WHOLE LOT OF BOOST.We are rollin’ straight toward the World Series of Pro Mod and this lineup feels like a heavyweight fight card.First up, the OG himself, Ryan Martin. Street Outlaws legend. No Prep Kings hammer. And now he’s bringin’ that swagger into the Pro Mod ranks at the World Series of Pro Mod. You know he’s not showing up just to make laps. He’s coming to shake the tree. We’re gonna talk about the jump, the challenge, and what it means to line up against the baddest doorslammers on the planet.Then we’ve got Kyle Dvorak, who has quietly turned into one of the most talked about names in Pro Mod. The guy is fast, consistent, and just flat out easy to root for. Everybody in the pits likes him. Everybody respects him. And he’s proving he belongs in the deep end of this pool. We’ll talk about the rise, the grind, and what’s next.And rounding it out, Tommy D’Aprile. Longtime Pro Mod hitter. Longtime Drag Illustrated columnist. Tough as they come and never short on opinions. He’s been in the trenches for years and he’s still swinging. We’re gonna talk racing, writing, and what keeps him coming back for more.Three Pro Mod killers. Three different paths. One massive stage.The World Series of Pro Mod is knocking and the temperature is rising.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 #RyanMartin #KyleDvorak #TommyDAprile #ProMod #WorldSeriesOfProMod #StreetOutlaws #NoPrepKings #WBS #DI #RacersClub

    1h 54m

  5. FEB 18

    The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 413 | Jordan Vandergriff Steve King, & Blake Bowser!!!

    THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 413“MEET SEASON, CHAMPS, AND FORCE MOVES”SOMETHIN’S IN THE AIR THIS WEEK. SMELLS LIKE BURNOUTS, BOOST, AND BRACKET BUSTERS.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re teein’ up a triple-header that stretches across the sport. We’re talkin’ West Coast history, East Coast horsepower, and NHRA’s latest storyline all in one go.First up, Blake Bowser. The man behind the legendary March Meet at Famoso Dragstrip. This ain’t just a race, it’s a damn time machine on fire. Nostalgia Funny Cars. Blown Fuel Dragsters. The baddest hot rods from every decade. And Blake’s been keepin’ the flame lit. We’re choppin’ it up with him ahead of one of the most iconic events in all of drag racing.Then it’s time for the champ. Steve King, last year’s winner of the World Series of Pro Mod, is back in the building. We are just a week and a half away from this year’s throwdown and Steve is out to prove that lightning can strike twice. We’re gonna break down what last year’s win meant, what the offseason looked like, and what the target on your back feels like when you’re the guy.Last up, Jordan Vandergriff. The newest driver to join the juggernaut that is John Force Racing. Big news. Big pressure. Big opportunity. We’re talkin’ about what it means to suit up for one of the most iconic teams in motorsports, how the deal came together, and what fans can expect as NHRA rolls into 2026.Three guests. Three big stories. One sport that never stops moving.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 #BlakeBowser #MarchMeet #SteveKing #WorldSeriesOfProMod #JordanVandergriff #JohnForceRacing #NHRA #WBS #DI #RacersClub

    1h 52m

  6. FEB 18

    The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 412 | Stevie Fast Jackson & Mark Beatty!!!

    THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 412“REDLINE, RESPECT, AND A WHOLE LOTTA FAST”HERE WE GO. THE COUNTDOWN TO THE WORLD SERIES OF PRO MOD IS OFFICIALLY ON.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we are flipping the switch and heating things up with two absolute pillars of the sport.First up, it’s Red Line Oil’s own Mark Beatty. A racer’s racer, a diehard supporter of the sport, and one of the guys who makes the wheels turn behind the scenes. Red Line has been all in with the DI Winter Series and the World Series of Pro Mod, and we’re bringing Mark in to talk about what it means to back drag racing at the highest level. Dude never asks for credit, but we’re giving it to him today. Because what he’s done for this sport and these racers deserves a spotlight.Then it’s time for Stevie “Fast” Jackson, and he ain’t pulling up soft. Fresh off a huge win at the U.S. Street Nationals, Race 2 of the DI Winter Series, Stevie came in swinging and delivered a statement W. He’s won just about everything there is, but this one had eluded him. Not anymore.Now the question is, does that momentum carry into the World Series of Pro Mod? Can Stevie ride this heater all the way to a DI Winter Series championship? You already know the man believes it. We’re gonna hear it straight from the source, with all the swagger and fire you’d expect.Big names. Big horsepower. Big stakes.We’re back and we’re buildin’ to something special.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 #MarkBeatty #RedLineOil #StevieFast #DIWinterSeries #USStreetNationals #ProMod #WorldSeriesOfProMod #WBS #DI #RacersClub

    1h 48m

  7. FEB 18

    The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 411 | Victor Alvarez Joins Talking US Streets!!

    THE WES BUCK SHOW EPISODE 411“WINTER HEAT AND STREET WARS”NEW YEAR. NEW WEEK. SAME FULL SEND ENERGY.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we are gearing up for one of the most anticipated races of the winter as U.S. Street Nationals takes over Bradenton Motorsports Park. This is race number two of the DI Winter Series, and the pressure is already turned all the way up.Joining us is Victor Alvarez, owner of Bradenton Motorsports Park and partner with Drag Illustrated in the DI Winter Series. Victor hops on to break down everything coming next week, from track prep to class depth to what makes this event one of the most electric stops of the season.And let’s talk stakes. There is still one racer alive in the hunt for the Elite Million, and unbelievably that same racer is also still eligible for the Jerry Bickel Pro Mod thanks to number one qualifying at the first race. One weekend can change everything, and this next one might do exactly that.The lineup is stacked. Big names, fast cars, and zero room for mistakes. This thing is about to get wild in a hurry.We are counting it down, breaking it all down, and getting you ready for what’s next.LET’S COOK.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 #DIWinterSeries #USStreetNationals #BradentonMotorsportsPark #EliteMillion #JerryBickel #ProMod #LilGangsters #TrueTenFive #WBS #DI #RacersClub

    1h 37m

  8. JAN 12

    The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 410 | Jason Harris and Brian Lohnes!!!

    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

    1h 38m
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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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