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The Story Behind Pit Chatter
A podcast that started as a track promotion tool and grew into a regional racing show.
How It Started
Pit Chatter Podcast launched in March 2024 as a promotional tool for Franklin County Speedway. Langley Austin of Moonshine Capital Promotions was leasing the facility at the time, and the show was a way to get the word out about the racing.
When Austin's time leasing the track ended, the podcast kept rolling, but it grew into something bigger. It took on a regional format, covering short track racing well beyond one speedway.
Noah Hinchee has been the co-host since early on in 2024, and the two have been at it ever since.
Pit Chatter Podcast launches as a Franklin County Speedway promotional tool.
Noah Hinchee joins Langley Austin as co-host.
Austin steps away from leasing the track. The show goes regional.
Video episodes on Spotify covering dirt and asphalt across the region.
Straight From The Tower
Pit Chatter is not a podcast from a couple of fans who hang around the pits helping drivers and getting in the way. Both hosts have promotional experience and history, and they have been in the tower making calls and decisions that help further racing in our area.
No sugarcoating. We deliver the news and talking points of local racing straight, without worrying about hurting anyone's feelings.
The Hosts
Host
Langley Austin
Started Pit Chatter in 2024 to promote Franklin County Speedway. Austin is still actively promoting races, mostly dirt events across the region, and owns and operates RACE22 Apparel.
Co-Host
Noah Hinchee
Co-host of Pit Chatter Podcast since early on in 2024, with his own promotional experience and history in regional racing.
More From Austin
RACE22.online is owned by Langley Austin and houses one of the biggest historical media outlets for mid-Atlantic asphalt short track racing, focused on NASCAR Late Model Stock Cars, the UARA-STARS Series and the CARS Tour.
RACE22 Apparel is also owned and operated by Austin.
What We Cover
Dirt and asphalt. Weekly tracks and big events. If it turns left in this part of the country, it is fair game.
Local Tracks
Ararat BullRing, Oak Level Raceway, Franklin County Speedway, Pulaski County Speedway, South Boston Speedway, Ace Speedway, Friendship Motor Speedway, Natural Bridge Speedway and more.
Big Events
Martinsville Speedway for the NASCAR Late Model race, plus special events and big-money shows across the region.
Touring Series
SMART Modified Tour, CARS Tour and other series that come through our part of the country.
Quick Answers
When did Pit Chatter Podcast start?
The podcast launched in March 2024.
Who hosts Pit Chatter Podcast?
Langley Austin hosts, and Noah Hinchee has been his co-host since early on in 2024.
What tracks and series does the podcast cover?
Ararat BullRing, Oak Level Raceway, Franklin County Speedway, Pulaski County Speedway, South Boston Speedway, Ace Speedway, Friendship Motor Speedway, Natural Bridge Speedway, Martinsville Speedway for the NASCAR Late Model race, the SMART Modified Tour, the CARS Tour and other regional tracks and events, on both dirt and asphalt.
Where can I watch the episodes?
Every episode is a video podcast on Spotify, and you can watch them on the Episodes page of this site.