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PJ Nuttleman
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Hosts PJ "Jacklyn" Nuttleman and Dan Plan discuss short track auto racing topics and interview the colorful characters of the sport each week.

  1. Aug 11

    Shifting Gears with Brock Heinrich

    Brock Heinrich from Wausau, WI has been a regular in super late model action for many years. After a bad accident at Norway Speedway in Michigan at the start of the season, he has been sidelined trying to piece his car back together. He still plans to slide back behind the wheel this season. We chat with him about that and what he's been doing for most of the race season while he continues to put the pieces back together for his 2026 season.

    Shifting Gears with Brock Heinrich

  2. Jul 7

    Aaron Baird - Versatility Behind the Scenes

    Aaron Baird has been involved in racing in Wisconsin since he was a pre-teen, almost always working in the background. His father's involvement with Slinger Speedway in the 1980s exposed him to the sport, leading to various roles, including scoring tower work, and eventually to becoming a superfan. Aaron continues to support many different avenues for the promotion of racing, as well as his hands-on team help through his connection with the Hassler family.

    Aaron Baird - Versatility Behind the Scenes

  3. 12/30/2025

    Leighton Rose - Living on Tulsa Time

    The Quarter Midget Phenom from Minnesota, Leighton Rose shares how he got the opportunity to run in the Tulsa Shootout this year, as well as his racing plans for 2026.

    Leighton Rose - Living on Tulsa Time

  4. 09/02/2025

    Grant Griesbach - On a Roll

    Grant Griesbach has been racing since he was a young kid. Of course, to many, he STILL IS a young kid, only now he has garnered several championships, all in this season. Griesbach won the Red, White, and Blue Series Championship at Wisconsin International Raceway, the superlates track championship at WIR as well, and he just nailed down the Slinger Super Speedway Championship for the superlates as well. He's definitely on a roll with some specials yet to come here at the end of the year for him to add to his illustrious season.

    Grant Griesbach - On a Roll

  5. 08/19/2025

    Matt Weaver: Journeyman Journalist

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    Matt Weaver: Journeyman Journalist

  6. 07/15/2025

    Matt Berger - For Love of the Sport

    Matt Berger is not only a great racer in the Midwest, but he's an outstanding human as well. His unassuming and modest stature doesn't tell the whole story about his racing career. Matt started at Rockford Speedway in the Roadrunners division in the 90s and has won in every single division there was at Rockford, a feat that no one else has ever done. Take a listen to the story of a great guy who happens to love--and is really good at-- racing.

    Matt Berger - For Love of the Sport

  7. 07/01/2025

    Rich Bickle: Back to the Barnyard

    Rich Bickle is undoubtedly one of the most colorful characters in auto racing. He joins us as the first repeat guest on the Racing Nuggets podcast to discuss the upcoming special super late model event that he will be the guest of honor for at Jefferson Speedway: "From the Barnyard to the Brickyard 150." He also shares some insights on his next event behind the wheel--the Slinger Nationals and other events he anticipates entering this year.

    Rich Bickle: Back to the Barnyard

  8. 04/15/2025

    John Close: A Career Built on Passion

    John Close had a career in motorsports that few have duplicated, serving as a media member, public relations/marketing specialist, team manager/member, race day spotter/competitor, and author/historian. His work is featured in the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, NC, as part of the NASCAR Media Archive and in driver Matt Kenseth's Hall of Fame 'showcase.' John was inducted into the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Radio TV Film 'Hallway of Fame' for his career media efforts in Professional Motorsports. In 2024, he was presented with the prestigious UW-O Distinguished Alumni Award – the highest honor the University of Wisconsin system can bestow on graduates. These days, he's retired and resides in North Carolina, but comes back "home" to Wisconsin periodically to visit friends and family.

    John Close: A Career Built on Passion
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Hosts PJ "Jacklyn" Nuttleman and Dan Plan discuss short track auto racing topics and interview the colorful characters of the sport each week.

Information

  • Creator
    PJ Nuttleman
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    Racing Nuggets