🎙️ The Bullring — Oktoberfest, Big Wins and Short Track Racing History

This week on The Bullring presented by Fire Suppression Solutions, Jim Tretow catches up with a NASCAR and short track legend, a Midwest Tour championship contender, and a veteran Super Late Model racer building momentum toward some of the biggest races of the year.

🏁 Mark Martin joins the show ahead of his return to Oktoberfest Race Weekend at La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway. Martin talks about his new book, Never Lift: The Mark Martin Story, the importance of his Wisconsin short track years, and the racers who helped shape both his driving style and his career. He also reflects on his 1980 Oktoberfest victory, the hands-on work behind his early race cars, and why his late model career still means so much to him.

🔥 Paul Shafer Jr. comes to The Bullring fresh off a hometown victory in the Bettenhausen Memorial at Grundy County Speedway. Shafer discusses the significance of winning the event for a third time, the new race car that has delivered strong results since a midseason crash, and the championship possibilities still in front of him heading into the ASA Midwest Tour finale at Oktoberfest.

🏆 Matthew Craig checks in after finally breaking through for a Blizzard Series victory at Five Flags Speedway. Craig talks about finding speed in his Super Late Model program, the importance of that win heading toward the Snowball Derby, and the major races still ahead at Nashville and the World Crown 300. He also discusses the challenge of balancing racing with his family and the family business.

It’s a wide-ranging episode that connects short track racing’s history with the championship battles and major events still ahead this season. Show your support for The Bullring and help protect your home and business by checking out www.FireSS.US