Horsepower Happenings

What sets the Tri-State Sprints apart? Hear from director, JohnBoy Hotchkiss, anywhere you enjoy podcasts!

What does Leo "Chief" Pego remember about his induction into the Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame? Hear that story and many others anywhere you enjoy podcasts!

Leo "Chief" Pego got his nickname thanks to legendary track owner, Ed Vanuinen not being able to remember his actual name. Hear this story and others anywhere you enjoy podcasts!

A Hall of Fame racing career wasn't enough for JohnBoy Hotchkiss. Three years ago he decided he needed to launch Tri-State Sprints! Hear the full interview anywhere you enjoy podcasts.

The Tri-State Sprints isn't JUST about Sprint Cars. JohnBoy Hotchkiss explains why the field could feature some stand-up style modifieds as well as sprint cars. Hear the full interview anywhere you enjoy podcasts!

Think you know racing history? Take a stab at this month's Gary, Did Ya Know!? We might feature you on next month's GDYK segment during the Horsepower Happenings Podcast.

During some of the coldest temperatures we've seen in Michigan in years, Leo "Chief" Pego became stranded outside of his house and suffered extreme frostbite on his hands. Hear this story and more anywhere you enjoy podcasts!

What makes the Tri-State Sprints unique? A mixed set of rules that keeps the racing competitive throughout the entire field. Hear the full interview anywhere you enjoy podcasts!

Before he was a Hall of Famer, Leo "Chief" Pego had to search for a comfort zone behind the microphone. Hear his full interview anywhere you enjoy podcasts.

Hall of Fame announcer, Leo "Chief" Pego, actually didn't WANT to be an announcer when it all started. Hear the full interview anywhere you enjoy podcasts.

In their third season, the Tri-State Sprints have put together a solid regional schedule for pavement sprint cars. Hear the full interview anywhere you enjoy podcasts.

As a Hall of Fame Announcer, Leo Pego has been around short track racing for as long as he can remember. Hear the full interview anywhere you enjoy podcasts!

Also tonight (and also a Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee), we hear from Tri-State Sprints director, JohnBoy Hotchkiss, as they prepare for the upcoming season! Live on Facebook at 6:30 PM and available after anywhere you enjoy podcasts!

Last chance to dance! Take a run at this Gary, Did Ya Know quiz from February before we reveal the answers in tonight's new #HPHPodcast!

Tonight on an all-new #HPHPodcast, we talk to Class of 2008 inductee into the Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame, Leo Pego! Live at 6:30PM on Facebook and available after anywhere you enjoy podcasts!

The next generation of Schlenks are on the track trying to win racing alongside Rusty Schlenk. What's that like for Dad, car owner, and chassis builder? Hear the full interview anywhere you enjoy podcasts.

Dennis Strickland says that the success was just happening in his career. He didn't realize the pace they were setting until it was over. Hear the full podcast anywhere you enjoy podcasts

Zane Devault had a pretty solid season in 2025, and yet was searching for a ride in 2026. Zane talks about those struggles on the latest #HPHPodcast.

Domination Race Cars is in a slight holding pattern right now as Rusty Schlenk relocates his operation. But what's the future hold? #HPHPodcast