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Deez Lug Nutz

Deez Lug Nutz is a podcast dedicated to Short Track Racing. Deez Lug Nutz features Julian Austin and Jody Freeman for a unique perspective of the short track renaissance we are witnessing. You'll get perspectives from casual fans, students of the sport, pit crew, drivers, radio personalities, TV names, and more. So check us out and stick around for the best racing discussion you'll find.

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July 28, 2026

Taking Flight With Cole Bruce & A Hampton Heat Review

Episode 197 is on the scene and we are taking flight with Cole Bruce who won the pole and finished third in Saturday's Hampton Heat from Langley Speedway. Cole tells us the story about how he wasn't originally going to be in this car this weekend as the previous driver Wesley Slimp was unable to race due to injury. He also discusses the near misses during the race and how they were able to have the speed to win the pole and compete with some of the toughest names around. We also caught him at th
196
July 22, 2026

Langley Speedway's Bill Mullis

Episode 196 is on the scene and it's Hampton Heat week at Langley Speedway. Track owner Bill Mullis is in the house and we discuss all the preparations the track is doing for the second leg of the Virginia Triple Crown, why the track is such a hit in the community, whether or not he's going to ride a bull anytime soon and much more. It's always a great time when Bill stops by and this was no exception. This year's Hampton Heat will have it's share of heavy hitters. Brenden "Butterbean" Queen...
195
July 14, 2026

Kenny Meadows Memorial Winner Craig Moore

Episode 195 is on the scene and we are joined by the winner of the Kenny Meadows Memorial Limited Sportsman event from South Boston Speedway Craig Moore. Craig has been in the owner's seat most of the season but stepped in for Dennis Holdren this weekend in a big way and tells us all about his weekend, what led to his relationship with Holdren, his thoughts on the state of the sport, his son getting into the sport and why he has not run much in the division over the years plus a possible ultimat
194
July 7, 2026

Carson Loftin & Chris Penick

Episode 194 is on the scene missing one of our normal co-hosts. Jody Freeman is away at the beach so Boo Carlisle is in the co-host seat this week. We discussed everything that went down at Caraway Speedway on Saturday night. Carson Loftin picked up his second win of the season on the SMART Modified Tour and he is our guest this week. We discussed everything from dealing with the heat including how he hydrates himself, what makes him so good at Caraway and what race track staple he has never eat
193
June 30, 2026

Neil Meredith, Annabeth Barnes & Jake Crum

Episode 193 is on the scene and we welcome Annabeth Barnes & Jake Crum to the podcast. Annabeth is coming off of a win at Hickory Motor Speedway in the Carolina Crate Modified Division while Jake is the latest winner on the SMART Modified Tour. Neil Meredith took home the $10,000 winners purse at Anderson Motor Speedway on Saturday by winning the IHRA Stock Car Series Late Model Sportsman race. We asked him about where this win ranks amongst his all time accomplishments, talk about his time in
192
June 23, 2026

Thunder Road HD 200 Preview & Thomas Beane

Episode 192 is on the scene to preview this weekend's Thunder Road Harley Davidson 200 from South Boston Speedway. The first leg of the Virginia Triple Crown features a robust entry list. Lee Pulliam has won this event six times in the past and head's into this weekend driving for the same team that won this event last year in JR Motorsports. Connor Hall has won this event the last two seasons and returns to the scene for the team he won with in 2024 for Nelson Motorsports. Craftsman Tr...