Dave Stall Show

Dave Stall Show

by Dave Stall
Automotive
Season 1
Racer Radio: Mount Washington Record, Speedway Racing & Grassroots Champions
From setting a course record on one of America’s most intimidating mountain roads to a young driver winning main events just months after climbing into a race car, this episode of Checkers & Wreckers on Racer Radio celebrates the people who keep grassroots motorsports alive. Dave Stall and Brittany Sandoval kick things off with NASCAR, Sheldon Creed’s championship battle, a frightening pit-lane incident, and Brittany’s latest autocross adventures—including a wild ride in a Porsche 911 and an update on her 1986 Porsche 944 project. Billy Petro joins the show after setting a new course record at the legendary Mount Washington Climb to the Clouds in his 2019 Nissan 370Z Nismo. He talks about tackling the mountain on slicks, working with his co-driver, and balancing competition with operating a race-prep shop, online parts business, and endurance racing team. Then Kelly Inman, longtime promoter of Industry Hills Speedway, previews the 49th California State Speedway Championship and explains what it takes to keep 500cc, brakeless motorcycle speedway racing alive. The grassroots action continues with Dirt Dude reporting from the local racing scene, where roughly 90 cars turned out for a non-points event and several junior racers are preparing to move into bigger classes. One of those rising racers is Chance Wade of Buena Park, who started racing his Chevy Cavalier in June and quickly put together three consecutive main-event victories. With grandfather Bob helping with the tow rig and Uncle Billy providing racing experience from the pits, Chance’s story is a perfect example of how motorsports becomes a family affair. The show even takes a detour into comic books and automotive culture with Todd Marborda, who discusses putting his artwork on locally produced beer cans and watching the idea spread into the larger comic-book world. Listen to the full episode for mountain racing, NASCAR, motorcycle speedway, autocross, local short-track competition, young drivers, project cars, and the people who prove that racing is about much more than what happens when the green flag drops. YouTube: @MrDaveStall Website: davestall.com RACER RADIO 09/13/26
S1 · E86
Sep 16, 2026
1:49:22
SDORC Dirt Radio: American Sand Association, Public Lands & Off-Road Access
Keeping public lands open for responsible off-road recreation takes more than showing up with a side-by-side on the weekend. On this episode of SDORC Dirt Radio, Dave Stall and Ed Stovin sit down with Sylvia Bermudez, President of the American Sand Association (ASA), to talk about the organization’s work protecting access to dunes, trails, and other public riding areas while promoting responsible recreation. Sylvia explains ASA’s mission to “Unite, Inform and Mobilize” the sand-sports community and how membership and fundraising help support its land-access work. One of ASA’s biggest fundraisers is its annual vehicle raffle, and this year’s grand prize is a specially equipped 2026 Polaris RZR Pro R. Only 1,000 tickets are being offered at $100 each, with the drawing scheduled for September 20 in Costa Mesa. The conversation also previews the Sand Sports Super Show, where off-road enthusiasts can meet industry representatives, learn about advocacy efforts, and see some of the latest equipment in the sport. Dave, Ed, and Sylvia also get into the less glamorous—but critically important—side of off-roading: legislation, safety, land-use regulations, and public participation. Ed discusses efforts surrounding California off-highway vehicle safety legislation and his frustration when proposed safety measures fail to advance. The group also talks about changing federal public-land policies and why off-road enthusiasts need to pay attention when agencies open public-comment periods that could affect future access. Listen to the full episode to learn more about the American Sand Association, the Sand Sports Super Show, the Polaris RZR Pro R raffle, and the ongoing work behind the scenes to preserve responsible motorized recreation. If you enjoy the dunes, desert, trails, and backcountry, this episode offers a look at what it takes to help keep those opportunities available for the next generation. SDORC DIRT RADIO 09/13/26
S1 · E85
Sep 16, 2026
54:45
Broken Yolk Cafe Radio: Coach Mark ALS Walk - SDSU Basketball, Broken Yolk & the Fight Against ALS
What happens when San Diego basketball, local business, and an entire community come together for a cause bigger than themselves? On this episode of the Broken Yolk Cafe Radio Show, Dave Stall is joined by Billy from Broken Yolk Restaurants, Coach Al, Alexis from the ALS Association, and Matt Soria, San Diego State’s Director of Basketball Operations, to talk about the 25th Anniversary Coach Mark ALS Walk on October 3 at De Anza Cove. At the center of the conversation is Coach Mark Fisher, the longtime SDSU basketball coach who has lived with ALS since his diagnosis in 2011. The guests discuss what ALS does to patients and families, the importance of continued medical research, and how San Diego’s basketball community has rallied around Coach Fisher. Coach Al describes the emotion of walk day—from the Aztec pep band and national anthem to the crowd coming together at the starting line—while Billy shares a deeply personal perspective on loss, gratitude, and appreciating every day. Alexis also shares the remarkable story of a 94-year-old Aztec alumnus from New York who made a $100,000 legacy gift to the Coach Mark ALS Walk Team before his passing. The conversation expands into the many ways people can support the fight against ALS, from walking, volunteering, and sponsorships to legacy giving and donations of property, vehicles, collectibles, or other assets. It’s a reminder that supporting a cause doesn’t always mean writing a traditional check—there are many ways to leave a meaningful legacy. Listen to the full episode for the personal stories behind the Coach Mark ALS Walk and details on how you can participate, volunteer, sponsor, or donate. More than a fundraiser, it’s a celebration of Coach Fisher, the families affected by ALS, and a San Diego community determined to keep moving toward better treatments and, ultimately, a cure. YouTube: @MrDaveStall Website: davestall.com BROKEN YOLK CAFE RADIO 09/13/26
S1 · E84
Sep 16, 2026
54:40
Still Talkin’ Radio: Government Waste, Media Influence & Investigative Journalism
From questions about taxpayer spending and a controversial California daycare facility to media influence and stories the hosts believe deserve greater scrutiny, this episode of Jared Basso’s Still Talkin’ Radio covers a lot of ground. Jared Basso and Dave Stall are joined by investigative reporter Amy Reichert, whose Reichert Report focuses on government accountability, California politics, and stories she says aren’t receiving enough attention from mainstream media. Amy discusses her reporting surrounding journalist Nick Shirley and allegations involving taxpayer-funded programs, along with a San Diego learning center that she says remained listed by the state as licensed and operational despite conditions she documented at the property. She also reports on activity at La Jolla Cove over Labor Day weekend that she describes as an unauthorized street fair. The conversation then shifts to San Diego Unified’s move back toward physical textbooks and handwritten schoolwork, followed by questions about sponsorship, speakers, and outside influence surrounding 9/11 memorial events. The episode takes a darker turn with discussion of the Lindsay Clancy case, as Jared, Dave, and Amy examine reported details surrounding the deaths of her three children and theories about the circumstances leading up to the tragedy. The hosts also discuss historical controversies surrounding Margaret Sanger, eugenics, and how that history continues to influence today’s abortion debate. These are complicated and often disputed subjects, and the conversation reflects the hosts’ and guests’ perspectives rather than settling those debates. Listen to the full episode for Amy Reichert’s latest reporting and a wide-ranging discussion about government accountability, journalism, education, media influence, politics, and the difficult stories that keep Still Talkin’ Radio talking. STILL TALKIN RADIO 09/06/26
S1 · E83
Sep 9, 2026
51:43
Racer Radio: Destruction Derby, Barona Drag Racing & Yamaha YZ250 Tribute Build
From a $600 Ford Explorer built for a destruction derby to a 1966 El Camino tearing down the drag strip and a deeply personal Yamaha YZ250 restoration, this episode of Checkers & Wreckers on Racer Radio is all about why racers build, compete, and keep coming back. Dave Stall and Brittany Sandoval kick things off with Sheldon Creed’s win at Darlington before Brittany gives an update on her newly acquired 1986 Porsche 944 project—including driving it in 90-degree heat without air conditioning just to get acquainted with her new ride. Garrett Hargis of Hargis 243 Racing joins the show to explain how he got into destruction derby racing with little more than a $600 Ford Explorer, some welded reinforcement, and a willingness to mix it up. Behind the fun is a more personal motivation: racing as a way to honor his late friend Nick Glenn. Then Robert Ratcliffe talks about more than 25 years of drag racing his carefully built 1966 Chevrolet El Camino at Barona Speedway and the camaraderie that makes grassroots motorsports special—you can be best friends with the racer in the other lane right up until you pull into the burnout box. In the second hour, Jean Turner Adams of Dirt Bike Magazine shares the story behind a year-and-a-half-long Yamaha YZ250 tribute build honoring her late brother. The project combines a vintage steel-frame Yamaha with modern KYB front suspension, but some of the most important pieces aren’t the newest ones. Rather than replace the original radiator, Jean spent three hours carefully straightening its fins because preserving that piece of the motorcycle mattered more than simply installing a new part. It’s a reminder that sometimes a project vehicle is about much more than horsepower, lap times, or making everything perfect. Listen to the full episode for destruction derby stories, drag racing, motocross, Brittany’s Porsche 944 project, technical build talk, and the personal stories that explain why racers become so attached to the machines they build. RACER RADIO 09/06/26
S1 · E82
Sep 9, 2026
1:37:31
You Auto Know: 2026 Toyota 4Runner, Chevy Bolt RS, Buick Envista & Kia Sorento Hybrid
From crawling off-road trails to hunting for an EV charger at 9 PM, this episode of You Auto Know with Dave Stall covers four very different ways to get around in 2026. Dave is joined by guest co-host Kristen Barclay for real-world reviews of the 2026 Toyota 4Runner TRD, Chevrolet Bolt RS, Buick Envista, and Kia Sorento Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige—with plenty of straight talk about what works, what doesn’t, and what buyers should know before heading to the dealership. Dave starts with the Toyota 4Runner TRD, putting its legendary off-road reputation, durability, and resale value into perspective. Kristen then shares what it’s actually like living with the 2026 Chevrolet Bolt RS, including using Tesla Superchargers, paying anywhere from $9 to $29 for charging, and experiencing the major improvement of 150kW DC fast charging. But her late-night charging experience also raises an issue that doesn’t show up on a specification sheet: how comfortable and safe drivers feel sitting at public charging stations after dark. The conversation moves to the 2026 Buick Envista, where Dave and Kristen debate Buick’s current identity and whether an attractive price around $26,000 makes the Envista compelling enough to stand out in a crowded market. Dave then gets behind the Kia Sorento Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige, a three-row SUV that impressed him with thoughtful ergonomics, a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and real-world fuel economy reaching an impressive 46–47 MPG. Listen to the full episode for Dave and Kristen’s complete driving impressions and buying advice. Whether you’re considering a serious off-roader, thinking about going electric, shopping for an affordable crossover, or looking for a fuel-efficient three-row family SUV, this episode gives you the kind of information that matters after the test drive is over and you actually have to live with the vehicle. YOU AUTO KNOW 09/06/26
S1 · E81
Sep 9, 2026
49:42
San Diego Automotive Museum: Art Deco Gala, Lowriders, Hypercars & Rare Cars
From million-dollar hypercars and elegant Art Deco classics to lowriders and one of the most unusual Cadillac creations you’ll ever hear about, this episode of San Diego Automotive Museum Radio shows why the museum is about much more than cars sitting behind ropes. Dave Stall sits down with Monica, the museum’s Membership Director, for a look at upcoming events, rare vehicles, membership opportunities, and programs helping introduce the next generation to the automotive world. Coming up is the museum’s Art Deco Gala on September 26, transforming the museum into a celebration of spectacular automobiles from the 1920s and ’30s, including marques such as Duesenberg, Packard, and Cadillac. The museum is also preparing for its first Día de los Muertos celebration on October 10, featuring the Impalas lowrider community, along with a Cars and Coffee event expected to attract hundreds of vehicles. Dave and Monica also discuss the museum’s 2001 Corvette Z06 sweepstakes, annual memberships starting at $60, and the Podium Club, which offers special access to private automotive collections and other VIP experiences. The conversation also highlights the museum’s Ignite youth program, providing hands-on automotive education and helping young people discover career opportunities in the industry. Then there’s the museum’s extensive automotive library and one vehicle that nearly steals the show: the remarkable Matar Cadillac, a 1940s Cadillac and custom trailer combination featuring an astonishing collection of hand-built amenities and engineering solutions created for long-distance travel between Canada and Mexico. It’s the kind of automotive history you simply don’t encounter at an ordinary car show. Listen to the full episode for more on the museum’s upcoming events, memberships, youth programs, unusual vehicles, and hidden treasures. Then visit the San Diego Automotive Museum to see why it continues to be one of Southern California’s great destinations for anyone who loves automotive history and car culture. SD Auto Museum Show 09/06/26
S1 · E80
Sep 9, 2026
48:02
YAK Radio: Adaptive Surfing World Champions, Stoke for Life & Oceanside Open
What happens when the thing that was supposed to hold you back actually makes you better? On this episode of Yak Radio, Dave Stall sits down with three remarkable adaptive athletes to talk about surfing, resilience, competition, and why the ocean may be the ultimate equalizer. Dave is joined by Ant (Michael Lewis), a two-time adaptive surfing world champion from Cape Town, South Africa, who began surfing at age five as physical therapy after a car accident, along with Charles “Chaka” Webb, founder of the Stoke for Life Foundation and a T7-8 paraplegic wave ski competitor. They discuss the U.S. Open of Adaptive Surfing at Oceanside Pier, the growing international adaptive surfing tour, and how advances in adaptive equipment are opening doors that once seemed impossible. They also explore how the sport embraced equal prize money for men and women early in its development. Some of the most powerful moments are personal. Ant remembers being seven years old and dreaming of becoming a world champion like surfing legend Shaun Tomson—then, four decades later, winning a world championship with Tomson watching from the beach. Chaka recalls Laird Hamilton describing one of his ocean paddles as one of the most inspiring things he had ever seen, an encounter that helped spark what eventually became the Stoke for Life Foundation. Perhaps the biggest lesson comes from Ant’s explanation of how his physical limitations actually made him a smarter surfer. Because he couldn’t simply paddle in a straight line, he had to become exceptionally good at reading currents, choosing waves, understanding positioning, and mastering timing. The ocean doesn’t care about your physical limitations—it rewards preparation, skill, determination, and the ability to adapt. Listen to the full episode for their incredible stories and details about the Oceanside adaptive surfing competition, including the Parade of Nations and an opportunity to see some extraordinary athletes compete on the water. YAK RADIO 09/06/26
S1 · E79
Sep 9, 2026
48:35
Still Talking Radio: Trump, Tesla, Time Travel & California Politics
What if a 19th-century novel appeared to contain strange parallels to Donald Trump’s life and presidency? This episode of Jared Basso’s Still Talking Radio takes Jared Basso, Dave Stall, Amy Reichert, and producer Brendan from California politics and free-speech battles into Nikola Tesla, time-travel theories, and one seriously strange historical rabbit hole. Amy Reichert opens with her latest Reichert Report and firsthand account of the controversy surrounding California’s AB 2624, which critics have dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act.” Amy discusses concerns about how the law could affect investigative reporting involving certain organizations and individuals, along with her experience covering protests at the State Capitol. From there, the conversation moves through California politics, Spencer Pratt’s outspoken political commentary, and Dolly Parton, including the remarkable story behind her Imagination Library and its mission to provide books to young children. Then things get weird—in the best Still Talking Radio tradition. Jared dives into author Ingersoll Lockwood’s 19th-century Baron Trump books and the unusual similarities that have fueled internet theories involving Donald Trump, his son Barron, Nikola Tesla, and time travel. The crew also discusses Donald Trump’s uncle, John G. Trump, who examined Tesla’s papers after the inventor’s death, before Brendan introduces Tesla’s ideas about whether human thoughts might someday be captured or visualized. Dave brings some skepticism to the theories, while references to Back to the Future, modern brain-computer technology, lunar colonization, and military strategy keep the rabbit hole getting deeper. Listen to the full episode and decide for yourself: are the Trump, Tesla, and Lockwood connections simply a fascinating collection of coincidences, or enough to make you wonder what else might be hiding in history? STILL TALKIN RADIO 08/30/26
S1 · E78
Sep 7, 2026
51:43
Racer Radio: Grassroots Racing, Porsche Club San Diego & RaceSaver Sprint Cars
This week on Racer Radio, Dave Stall, Brittany Sandoval, and Brandon combine grassroots motorsports, Porsche culture, and a surprisingly serious debate over Oreo flavors. The action starts with Dirt Dude reporting from Barona Speedway, including Chance Wade’s third IMCA Sport Compact main-event victory and Steven Looch earning a SoCal EcoWater-sponsored opportunity to compete at the Boone Super Nationals in Iowa. Dirt Dude also makes the case for volunteering at local tracks—a great way to stay involved in racing without owning a race car. Legendary motorsports announcer Scott Delosio joins the show to share how a $200 announcing job in 1988 unexpectedly launched a career spanning nearly four decades. His philosophy is simple: “If you say no, you are going to wonder.” Scott also discusses the arrival of IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars at seven West Coast tracks, potentially giving racers a more affordable route into sprint car competition without the enormous engine budgets associated with higher-level sprint cars. Then the show shifts from dirt tracks to Porsches as Michael Zurich, President of the Porsche Club of America San Diego Region, and his wife Stace join the conversation. With more than 3,200 members, the club offers everything from autocross and backcountry drives to dinners and mystery weekends, while emphasizing that Porsche ownership doesn’t have to be pretentious. Brittany recently made the move from Dwarf Car racing into a Porsche 944 and talks about discovering a community where a $25,000 Porsche can be just as welcome as a six-figure 911. And because this is Racer Radio, the crew somehow finds time for a blind Oreo taste test—including the very important question of whether Chicken & Waffles Oreos actually taste like chicken. Listen to the full episode for grassroots racing news, sprint cars, Porsche culture, autocross, volunteering, and the kind of unpredictable bench racing that makes Racer Radio Racer Radio. RACER RADIO 08/30/26
S1 · E77
Sep 7, 2026
1:37:09
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