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NHRA Insider Podcast

Hosted by Brian Lohnes

The NHRA Insider Podcast, hosted by Brian Lohnes, covers the NHRA drag racing tour with interviews with drivers, team owners and track figures. It has 347 episodes released weekly since February 2019, with typical episodes of about 55 to 60 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 6,000 per episode, with an estimated mid-roll rate of $40 to $150 per episode.

Why brands sponsor NHRA Insider Podcast

Weekly drag racing interviews with a loyal, highly rated NHRA audience

  • 347 episodes since 2019 with a steady weekly release schedule
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 188 ratings, with 168 five-star reviews
  • Long-form interviews with NHRA drivers and team owners, around 55 to 60 minutes
Best forautomotive aftermarket brandsmotorsports sponsors and apparel
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings, not measured downloads, and the niche is narrow.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Automotive70%
Sports30%
Formats
interview, co-hosted banter, race recap
Tone
informative, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 65 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent35/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–6k
Estimated, confidence 45%: Apple ratings_count of 188 falls in the 50 to 200 band, adjusted for weekly cadence, long episodes, high Podcast Index popularity (8) and a named presenting sponsor.
Audience asks aboutWho are the drivers and teams competing on the NHRA tour this seasonWhat happened at recent NHRA national events and points racesHow teams are improving their performance and technology
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
30%women
70%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
Host-readhost reads the sponsor message
Brands seen
Speedmaster
Categories promoted
automotive aftermarket
Affiliate links
No

The show title and description state it is presented by Speedmaster, but no episode title in the last 20 shows a sponsor mention.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles cover racing results and team interviews, with no flags in the dossier.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 84 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks4 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

the NHRA Insider Podcast Presented by Speedmaster is an inside look at the world of the NHRA and all things drag racing. Hosted by Brian Lohnes. https://www.speedmaster79.com/
NHRA Insider Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About NHRA Insider Podcast

The NHRA Insider Podcast is hosted by Brian Lohnes and covers the National Hot Rod Association drag racing tour. The show, described on its Libsyn website as an inside look at the world of the NHRA, features interviews with drivers, team owners and industry figures, and recaps of recent events. The feed lists 347 episodes since February 2019, released weekly, with a median length of about 58 minutes.

Apple Podcasts shows a 4.8 average rating from 188 ratings, with 168 five-star reviews. The show is presented by Speedmaster according to its title and description. Listener figures are estimates, not published numbers: based on the ratings count, the show likely reaches around 2,000 to 6,000 downloads per episode, mostly North American motorsports fans.

Mid-roll host-read sponsorships are estimated at $40 to $150 per episode based on that range. The show suits automotive aftermarket brands, motorsports apparel and tool companies looking for a dedicated drag racing audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. NHRA Insider Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about NHRA Insider Podcast

How much does NHRA Insider Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 6,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $150 per episode. Actual rates are set by the show and depend on placement and package.

What is NHRA Insider Podcast about?

It is a weekly podcast hosted by Brian Lohnes about the NHRA drag racing tour, with interviews with drivers, team owners and industry figures, plus event recaps.

How do I contact NHRA Insider Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.

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