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This week on the Built2 Media Podcast R&R Series, we cover a weekend that had EVERYTHING. 🏁🔥

We try to keep up with Blake Adams and the 40D Modified at Rice Lake Speedway… and let’s just say, good luck with that. From nonstop action to absolute chaos, Rice Lake once again delivered one of the wildest nights of racing around.

We also head to Red Cedar Speedway, where drivers went from the parking lot to Victory Lane in one unforgettable opening night. Plus, we sit down with Kaden Blaeser following his big Modified win to talk about the season start, the race, and what’s ahead.

If you love local dirt racing, wild storylines, and unfiltered race night reactions, this episode is for you.

🎙️ Built2 Media Podcast – R&R Series
🏁 Rice Lake Speedway chaos
🏁 Red Cedar Speedway opening night
🏁 Kaden Blaeser interview
🏁 Modified racing action all episode long

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🏁 WE’RE BACK. 🏁

Rice Lake Speedway is back—and so are we.

Opening night of the 2026 season brought the heat: stacked fields, dominant sweeps, hard chargers slicing through the pack, and a few drivers already looking mid-season sharp.

Unfortunately… not us. 😅

We break it all down—the results, the standouts, and the chaos—while Blake fires off confident takes, Ben tries to keep things on track… and occasionally derails it himself.

Then we’re joined by one of the hottest young drivers in the region, Cooper Sundby, fresh off a win at Cedar Lake Speedway and coming off his rookie season in the USRA Late Models.

He talks:
🔥 The jump to USRA Late Models
🔥 What he learned the hard way
🔥 Why nobody’s catching him off guard anymore

It’s opening night energy, questionable professionalism, a few hot takes—and just enough real insight to make it worth your time.

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This week on the Built2 Media Podcast, we celebrate Episode 100, as we sit down with Ben Hillman—a driver whose journey isn’t about finding speed, it’s about turning it into wins.

From running up front right out of the gate in 2017 and 2018 to breaking through with three wins in 2022, Ben has shown he can compete with the best. But like most racing careers, the path hasn’t been a straight line. After making the jump from Superstock to Wissota Modifieds in 2023, the #22 team has faced the challenges that come with stepping up in competition.

Now in 2025, with multiple top 10s and a runner-up finish, the momentum is building—and it feels like he’s getting close again.

We also sit down with his dad, Jan Hillman, who brings the stories. From back-in-the-day racing memories to the lessons that shaped their journey, this episode is packed with real talk, laughs, and insight.

Highlights - Jan Hillman’s back-in-the-day stories that show how much the sport has changed, Father/son dynamic: how their relationship works at the track and behind the scenes, The jump from Superstock to WISSOTA Modifieds and the reality of stepping up in competition, Two-minute questions bring the laughs and some unexpected answers

🔥 Hometown vibes
🏁 Great stories from both generations
⏱️ Two-minute questions deliver as always

This one’s got a little bit of everything.

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This one is ALL gas, no brakes. 🏁🔥💨

We brought the Built2 Media Podcast straight to the heart of the action—LIVE from the 2026 Red Cedar Speedway Car Show—and it delivered in a BIG way. Surrounded by some of the cleanest builds, electric energy ⚡, and the biggest personalities in local racing, we sat down with a stacked lineup of racers, wives, and family members who live and breathe this sport.

This episode dives DEEP. We’re talking about the GRIND of last season—the wins 🏆, the wrecks 💥, the moments that defined 2025—and what it’s going to take to level up heading into 2026. You’ll hear firsthand how these drivers prepare, what keeps them motivated, and the mindset it takes to compete week in and week out.

But it’s not just about stats and finishes… this is about the PEOPLE behind the helmets and behind the scenes. The stories you don’t always hear. The laughs 😂, the rivalries 😤, the family ties ❤️, and the passion that keeps dirt track racing alive and growing.

And yeah—we had to ask the question: what’s your favorite car at the show? 👀🔥 Some answers might surprise you.

Featuring an absolutely LOADED guest lineup: Johnny Johnson, Jeremy Bluem, Avery Anderson, Chris Sleep, Derek Krumrie, Tate Anderson, Caden Ludwig, Jen Anderson, Brantley Langer, Jaxson Helland, Easton Schultz, Lucas Peterson, Jordan Langer, Jake Redetzke, Landon Supri, and Zachary Shackleton.

If you’re a fan of local racing, Red Cedar Speedway, or just love hearing real, unfiltered conversations from the people in the sport—this episode is one you don’t want to miss.

Turn it up 🔊. Hit play ▶️. The 2026 season starts NOW. 🔥🏁💯

This episode is brought to you by - Cowboy Golf - Menomonie, WI https://www.cowboy-golf.com/

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This one brings the ENERGY. 🔥

Kennedy Swan joins the Built2 Media Podcast and this conversation hits everything—from her Rookie of the Year season to a strong 2024 and the hunger to break through in 2025. Kennedy is only 19, but she’s already proving she belongs in the Wissota Modified conversation.

We talk about what separates speed from winning, the mental side of staying consistent, and what it’s like chasing results in the ultra-competitive Wissota Modified class. Kennedy doesn’t hold back talking about the highs, the struggles of 2025, and what needs to click to turn speed into trips to victory lane.

With Jason Swan in the room, you get the full picture—family, racing, pressure, and the work it takes behind the scenes.

Plus, the fan questions were LOADED and the 2-Minute Questions? Absolute chaos. Don’t miss the “Heartbeat Thumper.” 👀

If you’re into real racing talk, raw stories, and the next generation coming up fast—this is the episode.

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This one’s packed with stories.

On this episode of Built2Media, we sit down with local street stock legend Mike Knudtson for a high-energy, no-filter conversation about the past, present, and what’s coming next. From intense rivalries and hard racing to wild wrecks and unforgettable nights at the track, Mike brings the stories that only true racers can tell.

We dig into the moments that shaped him—memories with his dad, his biggest wins, and the competitors who pushed him to be better every single night. And yes… the stories get as good as you’d expect, including: “I grabbed the water cannon, and told him to go cool down.”

But this episode goes deeper than racing.

Mike opens up about stepping away from the track, focusing on family, and how life has changed in the best way. From his weight loss journey to feeling better than ever, this is a side of Mike people don’t always get to hear. We also talk about the future—what 2026 could look like, and whether the next generation of Knudtsons might be getting behind the wheel sooner than you think.

This is more than racing—it’s legacy, growth, and real-life perspective from one of the most well-known names in the local scene.

This episode brought to you by - Red Cedar Speedway of Menomonie, WI

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In this episode of the Built2Media Podcast, we sit down with Shawn Amundson and Nick Traynor to talk about what’s shaping up to be a different kind of season in 2026. With both drivers now working out of the same shop, they discuss how teaming up could change their approach on and off the track.

We also look back at how the 2025 season went for each of them, the lessons learned, and what they’re hoping to improve heading into the new year. From offseason changes and preparation to expectations for the upcoming racing season, Shawn and Nick give an inside look at what’s ahead.

Of course, things get a little rowdy along the way. The two-minute questions bring plenty of laughs, and the conversation stays energetic the whole time with these two hooligans behind the microphones.

Plus, we talk a little life outside the track and what keeps them motivated through the long racing grind.

🎙️ Built2Media Podcast – Stories from the track and the people who live it

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In this episode of the Built2 Media Podcast, we sit down with Bloomer, Wisconsin’s own Nick Koehler, driver of the Midwest Modified No. 13. Nick had a huge season, capturing the Red Cedar Speedway track championship and earning one of the most sought-after victories of the year in local dirt track racing, Nick is a 2025 Wissota 100 Champion.

We dive into his journey as a driver, how he built his racing career, and what it took to reach victory lane on one of the biggest stages in WISSOTA competition. Nick also talks about his business, Koehler Diesel Repair, where he works as a mechanic and balances entrepreneurship with life at the racetrack.

The conversation gets even better toward the end with our two-minute questions segment — and trust us, you’ll want to stick around for the now-legendary “Randy Clamhammer” moment.

If you’re a fan of Midwest Modified racing, WISSOTA competition, or just great racing stories, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Get to know the man behind the No. 13 in a laid-back, in-depth interview that covers racing, business, and everything in between.

This episode is brought to you by - Red Cedar Speedway

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