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JACK ARUTE'S WIND TUNNELAN IOWA FIELD OF DREAMS – CHASING A LEGEND – A CINDERELLA CHAMPIONSHIPOf all the assorted NASCAR Championships, the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series National Title may have the most expansive geographic reach.It takes a commitment to winning.There are 46 weekly operated short tracks that operate under the NASCAR Banner. Every weekend thousands pack their grandstands to cheer on their neighbors. These drivers are “heroes that fans can not only see but touch and not only touch but know!”There are 5 national championships in the NASCAR Advance Weekly Series standings and in this week’s episode Jack visits with 3 of them to give...2022-10-0544 min
JACK ARUTE'S WIND TUNNELTHE THRILL FROM WEST HILL – JENNERSTOWN & $50K – AWESOME BILL FROM DAWSONVILLEThis week’s collection of guests weigh in on some interesting topics that have been in the news lately.During his IndyCar career he was known as “The Thrill From West Hill”. Paul Tracy checks in and gives his take on year 2 of the SRX Series. Tracy also examines the 2022 IndyCar season thus far as well as his opinions on the continued dispute between Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi which resulted in the filing of a lawsuit this week.Jennerstown Speedway joined NASCAR this season and their General Manager Bill Hribar checks in to update how thi...2022-07-2750 min
JACK ARUTE'S WIND TUNNELTHE "CHAMP" "THE THRILL FROM WEST HILL" AND NOT READY TO "HANG IT UP"In this "Bonus Episode", Jack visits with three Champions. Two past and one newly crowned. Join Jack as he visits with NASCAR Hall of Famer, Bobby Labonte, Retired IndyCar Championship driver Paul Tracy and the 2021 NTT IndyCar Series Champion Alex Palou.After you listen to their thoughts, you will see a common thread to all of them that defines and fuels their passion.Bobby Labonte stepped away from NASCAR’s Cup Series in 2016 with a Cup Championship and 21 wins. He was named to the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2020. Labonte still scratches his “Racing Itch” wheelin...2021-09-291h 21
JACK ARUTE'S WIND TUNNELI LIKE WINNERS, THE VISION OF TRACKHOUSE RACING AND “AT THE TRACK”In this episode, Jack visits with Chip Ganassi. He explains the rationale behind the sale of his NASCAR Cup team to TrackHouse Racing at season’s end. Ganassi also explains why he “likes winners” as well as his vision of the future.TrackHouse Racing president, Ty Norris visits and provides the back story about that Ganassi Racing purchase. The veteran racing executive also provides insight into TrackHouse’s mission both on and off the track.In the Advance Auto Parts Victory Lap Lenny Batycki, host of “At The Track” on the Performance Racing Network gives a detailed ov...2021-08-101h 01
JACK ARUTE'S WIND TUNNELCALIFORNIA “CUP” DREAM’IN, ITS RACE DAY IN INDIANAPOLIS, I DID IT MY WAYIn this episode, Jack talks to 20 year old Californian, Dean Thompson who in just 2 years racing super late models, has already racked up a Rookie of the year title along with Irwindale Speedway’s 2020 Track Title. His dream, like so many others who refine their skills on America’s Short Tracks is to one day, make it to the very top of the NASCAR Pyramid, the NASCAR Cup Series.Jack catches up on things with Michael Waltrip. Together they review Michael’s career in NASCAR as well as his Fox TV role and his return to driving as part...2021-07-0656 min
Race Chaser Radio06 23 20 MAINLY MODIFIEDS #19 (Arute, Bonsignore)Mainly Modifieds is produced by Race Chaser Media, known for binging you the characters that make up the motorsports lifestyle and the stories behind the drivers, tracks, teams and series from grassroots to the national racing scene Hosted by veteran Race Chaser Tom Baker and New England motorsports insider Kyle Souza, the show centers around NASCAR’s oldest touring series, the modifieds, and other New England and northeast racing series. This week, Stafford Motor Speedway COO Paul Arute and Whelen Modified Tour Champ Justin Bonsignore join the conversation.2020-06-241h 09
The Bottom Shot PodcastEpisode 8 - Lisa Arute "First time at a race track I had no idea what I was looking at"Special Episode! Lisa Arute, Stafford Speedway Vice President, Paul's mom, and official "Boss Lady" of Stafford Speedway joins the show. We cover all topics including how her day to day role at Stafford Speedway, her first time at the track, predictions for the future and more. Enjoy this special episode!Disclaimer*** We recorded this episode prior to the coronavirus outbreak. Our schedule has since been updated. Opening night is Friday, May 22nd and the Spring Sizzler has been moved to May 30th & 31st. 2020-03-1948 minThe Bottom Shot PodcastEpisode 5 - Doug Coby - "It all started with a birthday party"Episode 5 of The Bottom Shot podcast hosted by Kyle Rickey and Paul Arute. The guys sat down with 6-time NASCAR Modified Tour champion Doug Coby to talk about his career behind the wheel of a race car. Topics covered include some unheard stories about his early years driving quarter midgets and his move to Stafford Speedway Late Models at the age of 16. The guys also discuss his climbing of the racing ladder moving from Late Models, to Pro Stocks, to SK Modifieds, to the Modified Tour. Coby also gave some advice for young drivers aspiring to make it to...2020-02-201h 42The Bottom Shot PodcastEpisode 2 - Jerry Pearl "They Called me Coast and Collect"Episode 2 of the Bottom Shot Podcast, a Stafford Motor Speedway production. This week Kyle Rickey and Paul Arute sat down with 2-time Stafford Speedway track champion Jerry Pearl. Stories ranging from one of his first times in a race car, to time trialing at Riverside Park without his shoulder harness, to getting passed by Fred DeSarro at Trenton. Jerry covered a wide range of topics from safety to racing with his grandsons Bryan Narducci and Alexander Pearl. Hope you enjoy the podcast 2020-01-061h 15The Bottom Shot PodcastEpisode 1 - Keith Rocco "We aren't Pit Road Queens"Episode 1 of the Bottom Shot podcast. Paul Arute sat down with one of Stafford Speedway's top SK Modified drivers Keith Rocco. Stories from Rocco's career ranging from the early days working on Ted Christophers pit crew to his days behind the wheel of a street stock, to his first starts and championship at Stafford Speedway and finally to the epic feud between him and Ted Christopher. Enjoy the first episode with the man they call "Kid Rock"2019-12-181h 15
Bottled UpBottled Up 9/21/19: Remembering Ted Christopher, Mike Stefanik, and Bob Potter.After an unimaginably difficult week for the racing community, Bottled Up reflects with Stafford Motor Speedway representative Paul Arute. Paul knew Ted, Mike, and Bob personally, especially Ted and Bob. Listen in as stories are shared about these legendary drivers, their impact on the sport in general, and their love of racing from those who idolized them. Please keep in mind: your heroes of today are human, and may be gone tomorrow. Appreciate them while they are here, and doing what they love, as you watch on. 2019-09-2133 min