Bill Balog on having more wins than Donny Schatz, 2026 series choice, getting calls from other teams | Daily 12-27-2025

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Bill Balog explains why he turns down offers to drive for bigger teams despite his recent success.

Host Justin Fiedler interviews sprint car driver Bill Balog about his surprising 2025 season, where he outperformed legend Donnie Schatz in wins. They discuss his career path, why he turns down offers from bigger teams, his driving philosophy, and the realities of racing on the World of Outlaws circuit.

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A grounded sprint-car profile of Balog's 2025 breakout, equipment, and respect for his rivals.

Bill Balog's 2025 season reads like a real sprint-car breakout: after 10 IRA titles, two seasons with the All-Stars, and an outlaw rookie year in 2024, he finished with more wins than Donnie Schatz.

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You want the Bill Balog run that turned heads in 2025.

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