This episode of Checkers and Wreckers on Racer Radio brings together Ford Mustang history, grassroots dirt-track action, and sprint car racing from across Southern California. Dave Stall revisits his interview with author Robert M. Kennedy about Mustang Unbridled: The High-Octane History of Ford’s Legendary Pony Car. Kennedy shares how a lifelong passion for cars led to the book, why the often-overlooked Mustang II may have helped keep the Mustang—and arguably the American muscle-car market—alive during the fuel-crisis era, and how the Mustang evolved through generations including the Fox Body, SN95, Dark Horse, and today’s high-performance models.

Then it’s time to get dirty with a full Barona Speedway race report. Dirt Dude recaps a strong night of racing with roughly 450 fans in attendance and c ...