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Winged Nation - Chase Dietz

·46 min·4 clips

Chase Dietz shares how beating his head against the wall for years led to a confidence shift racing against the Outlaws.

This episode of Winged Nation features an interview with Pennsylvania sprint car driver Chase Dietz, who drives the #23 for Stamen Motorsports. Hosts Steve Post and Ashley Strummey discuss Dietz's season and the upcoming World of Outlaws events in Pennsylvania. Dietz is a local contender aiming to compete with the national touring series. The conversation focuses on the World of Outlaws' upcoming Gettysburg Clash at Lincoln Speedway and Morgan Cup at Williams Grove. Dietz emphasizes that success against the Outlaws hinges on strong time-trialing to secure a good starting position. He reflects on several second-place finishes this season, including a close race with Ryan Smith at Port Royal, while driving for his new, well-funded team. Dietz recounts a recent trip to race at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Missouri, which served as a learning experience despite not qualifying well. A key insight is Dietz's long-term goal, stated in his Instagram bio, to become a World of Outlaws driver, which he approaches step-by-step. He notes the significant mental difference between local racing and competing with the Outlaws, where focus and minimizing mistakes are paramount. Dietz reveals he still works full-time as a property insurance adjuster, which he says helps his racing mentality by preventing overthinking. He also discusses his involvement in dog fostering with the organization Pitties Love Peace. The interview covers his move to Stamen Motorsports, a major shift from years of running his own equipment, allowing him to focus solely on driving. Dietz credits crew chief Tommy Carl, whom he brought from the Zemco team, for making the transition smoother. He occasionally races a USAC Silver Crown car owned by a family friend, Bruce Lee, for fun and additional track experience. Future travel plans for his sprint car team include aiming for the Kings Royal at Eldora and the Knoxville Nationals. The tone is conversational and informal, centered on insider perspectives of sprint car racing. The style is interview-based, with hosts asking detailed questions about technical preparation, team dynamics, and personal interests. This episode is ideal for sprint car enthusiasts, particularly fans of the Pennsylvania racing scene and the World of Outlaws. Listeners interested in the behind-the-scenes challenges of a local driver competing against national stars would enjoy it. Those seeking highly produced narrative or debate-driven content might want to skip it.

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A relaxed sprint car conversation that keeps the racing front and center while making room for personality.

Wing Nation stays in the sprint car lane, moving from World of Outlaws coming Chase Dietz's way into a more personal stretch about life around the team and the dogs.

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You want sprint car talk that feels like the pit lane, not a press release.

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