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. 3d ago

    The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 441 | Jason Harris & TJ Coughlin!!!

    THE WES BUCK SHOW - EPISODE 441"PARTY TIME, TEAM MIDNIGHT & CHAMPIONSHIP HARDWARE"ALL THIS DUDE DOES IS WIN. AND APPARENTLY T.J. COUGHLIN JR. DECIDED TO JOIN THE PARTY.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we've got two guys coming off BIG weekends, a brand-new championship, a Wally, and absolutely no chance this thing stays professional.First up, Jason Harris.PARTY TIME RACING.Could there be a more appropriate name? Jason is always having fun, always laughing, and always having a damn good time.Of course, it's pretty easy to have fun when you're as f'ing BAD as this guy is.ALL HE DOES IS WIN.Jason just locked up the 2026 PDRA Pro Boost World Championship, and we're talking about the season, the championship, what keeps this team winning, and WHAT THE HELL IS NEXT?Then we've got T.J. Coughlin Jr., and buddy, he DROVE THE SHIT OUT OF THAT THING this weekend.T.J. and TEAM MIDNIGHT rolled into the Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals and rolled out as PRO STOCK WINNERS.We'll talk about the win, the weekend, Team Midnight, and what's next for T.J. as the season rolls on.PDRA WORLD CHAMPION. NHRA PRO STOCK WINNER. PARTY TIME. TEAM MIDNIGHT.Yeah...THIS ONE OUGHTA BE FUN.LET'S GOOOOOO!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 across the drag racing world.SUBSCRIBE: @dragillustratedGRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.storeSTAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustratedRACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.clubWanna sponsor the show? Contact us: wes@dragillustrated.com#dragracing #TheWesBuckShow #JasonHarris #PartyTimeRacing #TJCoughlinJr #TeamMidnight #PDRA #ProBoost #NHRA #ProStock #DragIllustrated #WBS #RacersClub

  2. 4d ago

    The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 440 | Lyle Barnett, Courtney Enders, & Michael Narx!

    THE WES BUCK SHOW - EPISODE 440"POWER PLAYERS, SHAKE & BAKE & DRAG WEEK CHAOS"NEEDLE MOVERS. PRO MOD RACERS. MICROPHONES. STREET CARS. AND ABSOLUTELY NO CHANCE THIS THING STAYS ON THE RAILS.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we've got a couple of certified shit-stirrers joining us together, plus we're checking in from the middle of one of the wildest weeks in drag racing.First up, Courtney Enders and Lyle Barnett are coming on TOGETHER.Courtney is one of the voices of NHRA drag racing. Lyle races damn near anything somebody will hand him the keys to, most notably NHRA Pro Mod these days. And together, they're part of the team behind the Shake and Bake Show.So yeah...WES, JT, MIKE, COURTNEY AND LYLE ALL ON MICROPHONES AT THE SAME TIME.What could possibly go wrong?Both Courtney and Lyle were also selected for the Drag Illustrated Power 100, recognizing the people moving the needle and shaping the sport of drag racing.We'll talk about what it takes to stay relevant in this sport, the work behind the scenes that nobody sees, building a brand, racing at the highest level, broadcasting it, talking about it, and somehow finding enough hours in the damn day to do all of it.And knowing Courtney and Lyle, we'll probably get wildly off topic somewhere along the way.PERFECT.Then we're checking in with Michael Narx from the middle of HOT ROD Drag Week.Michael is deep in the drag-and-drive world, and he's following along this week as some of the baddest street cars in the country race, pack their shit up, hit the highway, fix whatever they broke, and do the whole damn thing again the next day.We'll get Michael's report from the road, find out who's hauling ass, who's thrashing, what's broken, what's survived, and all the other insanity that makes Drag Week one of the coolest events in motorsports.POWER 100. SHAKE AND BAKE. PRO MOD. DRAG WEEK.Couple microphones.Couple thousand horsepower.And absolutely no adult supervision.LET'S GOOOOOO!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 across the drag racing world.SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustratedGRAB YOUR MERCH: dragillustrated.storeSTAY CONNECTED: @thewesbuckshow @dragillustratedRACERS CLUB MERCH: racers.clubWanna sponsor the show? Contact us: [wes@dragillustrated.com](mailto:wes@dragillustrated.com)#dragracing #TheWesBuckShow #CourtneyEnders #LyleBarnett #ShakeAndBake #Power100 #MichaelNarx #DragWeek #HotRodDragWeek #NHRA #ProMod #DragIllustrated #WBS #RacersClub

  3. 5d ago

    The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 439 | Fletcher Cox, JR Gray, & Tony Wilson!

    THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 439"INDY CHAMPS, YELLOW BULLET BADASSES & ONE HELL OF A WEEKEND"WE'RE BACK FROM INDY. WE'RE TIRED. OUR LIVERS ARE QUESTIONABLE. AND WE'VE GOT WINNERS IN THE HOUSE.The U.S. Nationals are officially in the books, Yellow Bullet was absolutely WILD, and somehow we've made it home in one piece.Barely.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we're recapping one hell of a week in drag racing with three dudes who were right in the middle of it.First up, J.R. Gray.Reigning NHRA Pro Mod World Champion.And now...U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION.J.R. rolled into the biggest drag race on the planet, qualified No. 2, fought his way through a loaded Pro Mod field, and took down Justin Bond in the final with a 5.701 at 252 mph to grab his first Indy Wally.Winning Pro Mod races is hard.Winning Indy is different.We're gonna talk about the weekend, what that Diamond Wally means, and what's next as J.R. keeps swinging in the Road to the Championship.Then we've got Fletcher Cox, fresh off taking care of business at Yellow Bullet Nationals.Super Bowl champion.Pro Mod madman.And now he's adding another big-ass drag racing trophy to the collection.Fletcher and the boys went to war at one of the wildest races on the calendar and came home on top. We'll get the whole story, talk about the weekend, and probably find out what kind of ridiculous horsepower he's planning to throw money at next.And rounding this thing out, Tony Wilson joins us after a BIG showing at Indy.Tony rolled into the U.S. Nationals with that badass Willys and qualified No. 3 in an absolutely stacked NHRA Pro Mod field with a 5.710 at nearly 250 mph.At Indy.Against THAT field.Yeah, that'll play.We'll talk about the weekend, the progress this team continues to make, and what Tony has cooking next.INDY WINNER. YELLOW BULLET WINNER. ONE BADASS WILLYS.Three racers who had themselves one hell of a week.And three guys who probably have stories we can't put in the damn show description.PERFECT.LET'S GOOOOOO!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 across the drag racing world.📲 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 #TheWesBuckShow #JRGray #FletcherCox #TonyWilson #USNats #Indy #YellowBulletNationals #NHRA #ProMod #DragIllustrated #WBS #DI #RacersClub

  4. 6d ago

    The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 438 | Scott Taylor & Steve King!!!

    THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 437"PRO MOD, OUTLAW STREET & A .004 BULLET"BIG WINS. BIG PERSONALITIES. AND TWO DUDES WHO KNOW HOW TO GET IT DONE.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we're talking fast doorslammers, big moves, and one absolutely ICE COLD performance on the starting line.First up, we've got Steve King, former World Series of Pro Mod winner, Pro Mod standout, and a guy who's been around long enough to know exactly what it takes to win at this level.Steve is getting ready to roll into PDRA Drag Wars this weekend, and word on the street is he's got a few things cooking.What things?Hell, that's why we're having him on.We'll talk Pro Mod, Drag Wars, what Steve's been up to, and maybe shake loose a little news while we've got him.Then we've got Scott Taylor, and this dude just had himself a WEEKEND.Former Street Outlaws standout. One of the guys helping push NHRA's Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series forward. And now the owner of a brand-new Wally after winning the whole damn thing at the NHRA Brainerd Nationals.And how about this for showing up when the money's on the table?.004 reaction time in the final.FOUR THOUSANDTHS.Against Shawn "Murder Nova" Ellington.That's not cutting a light.That's attempted murder of a Christmas Tree.Scott went 3.709 at over 202 mph and closed out a monster weekend in Brainerd with the Wally. We'll talk about the win, where Outlaw Street is headed, and why this class continues to look like one of the coolest damn things NHRA has going right now.Two racers.Two completely different stories.A whole bunch of horsepower.And probably a few opinions nobody asked for.THAT'S THE WES BUCK SHOW.LET'S GOOOOOO!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 across the drag racing world.📲 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 #TheWesBuckShow #SteveKing #ScottTaylor #PDRA #DragWars #NHRA #OutlawStreet #Brainerd #ProMod #StreetOutlaws #WBS #DI #RacersClub

  5. 6d ago

    The WBS | Ep. 436 | Bill & Billy Hoskinson, Ned Dunphy, & Tyler Crossnoe

    THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 436"FAMILY BUSINESS, FIRST WINS & WHAT'S NEXT"BIG WINS. BIG RACES. BIG PERSONALITIES. AND A WHOLE LOTTA HORSEPOWER.This week on The Wes Buck Show, we've got one of those lineups where you already know we're probably not staying on schedule.First up, Bill and Billy Hoskinson are in the house, fresh off a huge weekend at War at 304. These two have built one hell of a following by doing things their way. Bill has Old Man's Garage, while Billy "The Kid" has turned Street Racing Channel into a monster, with hundreds of thousands of people following along for the racing, builds, no-prep madness, and everything in between. Billy was also a 2025 Drag Illustrated 30 Under 30 honoree, so you know we're claiming at least a little credit for his success.We'll get the story behind War at 304, what went right, what went sideways, and what these two maniacs are cooking up next.Then we've got Ned Dunphy, and buddy, this dude just got himself a 660 MAN.Ned rolled into the PDRA Thunder Valley Throwdown at Bristol Dragway and came out with his first career PDRA Pro Boost victory. And he didn't exactly get an easy one. He faced Lyle Barnett in the final, went .013 on the tree, and his 3.632 at 207.08 was enough to hold off Barnett's quicker 3.627. That's called getting it DONE when it matters.First PDRA win. First 660 Man. And another chapter in what's becoming a pretty damn cool story for Ned Dunphy.Then we're rounding this thing out with our longtime friend Tyler Crossnoe, Series Director of the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series and one of those guys it feels like we've known since he was about twelve years old.Former DI 30 Under 30 standout. Racer. Promoter. Track guy. Series director. Tyler has basically grown up in this sport, and he's always got something cooking. PDRA has been pushing hard on improving the racer and fan experience in 2026, and Tyler's joining us to talk about some exciting new developments, including what's happening on the ticketing side and what they're building for the future.Race promoters.YouTube stars.A brand-new 660 Man.And Tyler Crossnoe with news.Yeah... this oughta be a calm, organized show.ABSOLUTELY NO CHANCE.LET'S GOOOOOO!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 across the drag racing world.📲 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 #TheWesBuckShow #BillHoskinson #BillyHoskinson #OldMansGarage #StreetRacingChannel #NedDunphy #TylerCrossnoe #PDRA #ProBoost #660Man #ThunderValleyThrowdown #WarAt304 #WBS #DI #RacersClub

  6. 6d ago

    The WBS | Ep. 435| Spencer Hyde, Chase Lautenbach, Michael Poland, & Christie Myer!

    THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 435"BIG MOVES. BIG NAMES. BIG HORSEPOWER."THE FUTURE IS HERE. THE MOMENTUM IS REAL. AND WE'RE JUST GETTING STARTED.Fresh off one of DI's biggest announcements, The Wes Buck Show is rolling full steam ahead with another absolutely loaded lineup.First up, we've got Spencer Hyde. Former World Series of Pro Mod champion. NHRA Funny Car standout. And just an all-around good dude. It's been awesome watching Spencer's career take off over the last few years, going from conquering Pro Mod to battling it out with the biggest names in Funny Car. We'll catch up on the season, talk about life in NHRA, and see what's next for one of Drag Illustrated's longtime friends.Then we're welcoming Christie Meyer from the Texas Motorplex.After last week's bombshell announcement, we're diving into what it means to bring the World Series of Pro Mod to one of the most iconic drag racing facilities on the planet. Why Texas? Why now? What does this partnership mean for racers, fans, and the future of the sport? We're gonna get the inside story from someone who's been right in the middle of it.And to wrap things up, our guys from Street Car Takeover, Chase Lautenbach and Michael Poland, are back in the house.If you've ever watched these two together, you already know there is absolutely zero chance this conversation stays on the rails. They've got events popping up all over the country, the Street Car Takeover brand keeps growing, and these guys always have a story or two that'll leave everybody laughing. It'll be fast cars, good people, and plenty of bench racing.Big guests. Big conversations. Big horsepower. And probably a little controlled chaos. Just the way we like it.DON'T MISS IT.LET'S GOOOOOO!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 across the drag racing world.📲 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 #TheWesBuckShow #SpencerHyde #ChristyMeyer #TexasMotorplex #WorldSeriesOfProMod #StreetCarTakeover #ChaseLautenbach #MichaelPoland #NHRA #FunnyCar #ProMod #WBS #DI #RacersClub

  7. Oct 1

    The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 434 | DRAG ILLUSTRATED | WSOPM | MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT

    THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 434"THE BIGGEST ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE YEAR?"THE BIGGEST. THE RICHEST. THE BADDEST.We've been keeping a secret.And let me tell you... it hasn't been easy.For months we've been making phone calls, taking meetings, putting pieces together, and working behind the scenes on what we believe is the next giant leap for the World Series of Pro Mod.So...What's next?Where are we going?What's the future of the biggest, richest, baddest Pro Mod race in the known universe?You're about to find out.This isn't just another update.This is a game changer.The kind of announcement that gets racers talking, fans fired up, and the entire drag racing world asking, "Did that really just happen?"We'll also dive into the latest headlines from around the sport, answer your questions live, and do what we do best, bench racing, breaking news, and probably stirring the pot just enough to keep things interesting.If you call yourself a drag racing fan...You need to be here.DON'T MISS IT.LET'S GOOOOOO!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 #TheWesBuckShow #WorldSeriesOfProMod #ProMod #DragIllustrated #BigAnnouncement #WBS #DI #RacersClub

  8. Jul 30

    The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 433 | Richard Freeman, Clay Millican, & Courtney Enders!

    THE WES BUCK SHOW – EPISODE 433 "NITRO ROYALTY, NIGHT UNDER FIRE, AND THE IHRA BOMBSHELL" THIS ONE IS ABSOLUTELY LOADED. NITRO. BIG PERSONALITIES. ONE OF THE BIGGEST EVENTS IN DRAG RACING. AND A STORY THAT HAS THE ENTIRE SPORT TALKING. We're bringing the heat this week on The Wes Buck Show. First up, Courtney Enders joins us. Whether she's behind the microphone with FloRacing or in the middle of the action at the biggest races in the country, Courtney has become one of the most recognizable voices in drag racing. We'll preview one of the most legendary events in the sport and talk about everything happening this weekend. Then we've got Clay Millican, one of the most popular drivers in NHRA Top Fuel history. Clay is headed to the legendary 49th Annual Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire at Summit Motorsports Park, where he'll be one of four Top Fuel stars battling for the King of Nitro crown. This isn't an NHRA national event, it's one of the biggest standalone drag racing spectacles in the world, featuring Top Fuel, Nitro Funny Cars, jet cars, wheelstanders, fireworks, and enough horsepower to shake the state of Ohio. ([Summit Motorsports Park][1]) And then... We've got Richard Freeman. If you've been following the IHRA saga, you already know why this conversation matters. Richard is pulling back the curtain on what really happened when he traveled north to explore the possibility of buying the IHRA. We'll talk about the negotiations, why the deal fell apart, what he saw firsthand, and where drag racing goes from here. No rumors. No guessing. Just the story from someone who was in the room. This is one of those episodes where everybody is going to be talking. Big guests. Big stories. Big opinions. LET'S GOOOOOO! --- 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 #TheWesBuckShow #NightUnderFire #ClayMillican #CourtneyEnders #RichardFreeman #IHRA #KingOfNitro #SummitMotorsportsPark #TopFuel #FloRacing #DragIllustrated

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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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