Talkin’ Shift Podcast

This week on Talkin’ Shift, we’re joined by Michelle Lackey, the owner and operator of Alaska’s only drag strip. If you’ve seen racing in Alaska, chances are it’s happening at her track. We talk about what it’s really like running a drag strip in Alaska — from the unreal mountain views to the short racing season, weather challenges, logistics, and how it all compares to tracks in the lower 48. Michelle breaks down what makes Alaska racing unique and what it takes to keep the scene alive that far north.

The crew is back in the studio after one of the wildest weekends of the year — Import vs Domestic: World Cup Finals. We break down everything from record-setting passes and personal bests to the wrecks, oil-downs, and chaos that kept the track crew busy all weekend.

This week on Talkin’ Shift, we’re joined by Billy the Kid — racer, YouTuber, and creator of Street Racing Channel. You’ve seen him in the streets, at the track, and most recently going viral for that wild wheelstand at SCT Nashville. We talk about what led up to that run, how Street Racing Channel came to life, and the grind it took to go from working for $12/hr to going full-time on YouTube. From growing up in the racing scene to competing against names like Ryan Mitchell and racing at the fastest small-tire events, Billy shares what it’s really like living life wide open.

We’re back with another wild episode of Talkin’ Shift! This time we’re joined by two familiar faces — Jared “JROD” Holt and Shawn Abedi — both known for bringing imports into the spotlight on Street Outlaws. We dive into what it was really like racing their high-horsepower imports against the Outlaws’ big-power domestics, swap stories from JROD’s King of the Offroad event, and talk street racing, TX2K, and everything in between.

JROD (Jarod Holt) joins us for Episode 013 of the Talkin’ Shift Podcast! You’ve seen him on the 1320video channel countless times behind the wheel of one of the fastest Supras in the world. From racing on Street Outlaws to competing at some of the biggest Texas events like TX2K and Texas Invitational, JROD has been a staple in the racing scene for years.