81 - Dan Griep: Forged In Dirt

It's officially the off-season for the Renegade Racing Brand but that doesn't mean it's the offseason for the RTS Podcast. Mike and Marc are back in studio this week with a lot to get since the last time the boys were behind the mics. Coming off of a fun filled day at Cedar Lake Speedway for the annual Arrive and Drive, Mike details how he ran out of blood pressure medicine with all the people driving the MM87 machine on Saturday and what all he took away from the experience of having his hot rod be apart of the show for the first time. Plus, a first hand review of the new World of Outlaws dirt racing game that is now available for all gaming consoles.

The Race Day Rewind Presented by: The Racing Insiders saw a recap of the Championship clinching race for Max Verstappen in Formula 1. The Dinger goes 4 for 4 in the NASCAR Xfinity series at the Charlotte Roval. Mass chaos in the Cup Series race with 4 to go. Last lap controversy with Cole Custer. Did Bell win and get in? Who do the boys see heading to Phoenix for the championship 4. Plus, a full recap in the world of dirt including Sunshine Tyler Courtney going back to back with All-Star championships and a first time back to back winner in the WoO sprints.

This weeks guest and interview was presented by: TCB Speed North

Dan Griep, driver of the winged 3D race saver 305 sprint car and owner, creator of Forged In Dirt swings by the Fast Factory Foundation studios this week. Fairly new to the world of racing when it comes to driving end of things but having been around it for most of his life, Dan set out on a new adventure in 2022 with the beginning of his sprint car racing career along with the newly formed Youtube channel, Forged In Dirt. It wasn't the prototypical story of a racer coming through the ranks to get to where he is today, but Dan deep dives into how and why he decided on the path that he is on now and the reasoning behind wanted to document it for everyone to see. With many highs and plenty of lows in his rookie campaign in 2022, Dan breaks down how the mental end of things prepared him for the challenges that laid ahead which ultimately landed Rookie of the Year honors at Arlington Raceway this season. With new goals set for next season to further along his racing career plus the vision for Forged In Dirt in 2023 and beyond, we've only seen the beginning of what great racing and content is yet to come from Dan Griep.

RTS Night Cap presented by: JJ's Outpost Bar and Grill has got that guys giving out their weekly "Cheersin" and "Pourin" honors. Who could it be this week? Spoiler..... one wasn't even a person this time. How does that work? Tune in and find out on this weeks edition for the Reaction Time Sports Podcast!