Jeff Thomas: War In The Woods Evolution | TST Ep. 18

🏁 Dive into the high-speed world of No Prep racing with episode 18 of "Tin Soldier Tuesday," featuring the legendary Jeff Thomas as our special guest. From the roar of motocross to the adrenaline rush of drag racing, Jeff shares his exhilarating journey and the pivotal role he plays in the racing scene.
🚦 In this not-to-be-missed episode, Jeff Thomas, a renowned promoter in the No Prep racing arena, takes us behind the scenes of his iconic event, War In The Woods. Learn about the early days of this thrilling race, its evolution into one of the most anticipated No Prep events of the year, and Jeff's vision for its future.
🏆 With a rich background in professional motocross racing, Jeff delves into what drove him towards the world of drag racing and how his experiences shape the events he promotes today. Discover the secrets to organizing races that not only draw crowds but also ensure the tracks' survival and success.
🎉 And for the first time, Jeff reveals some groundbreaking news: the purchase of Brown County Dragway! This monumental move guarantees the future of War In The Woods, ensuring that this beloved event will continue to excite racing fans for years to come.
🔧 Whether you're a die-hard racing enthusiast or simply intrigued by the world of event promotion, this episode offers insights, stories, and a peek into the future of No Prep racing that you won't find anywhere else. Buckle up for an unforgettable ride with Jeff Thomas on Tin Soldier Tuesday!
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[@user-rt8ik1ow4i]

No dry eyes here.When he talked about the guy putting his deceased daughter's ashes in brown county at war in the woods,gosh that torn me up,i lost it😢

[@ajcarlton88]

Thought I was the only one

[@user-rt8ik1ow4i]

@@ajcarlton88 no sir, respect

[@joshuacrawford4319]

I told my girlfriend this is one event I dont want to miss. Being a dad of 5 girls and 1 boy I asked my best friend (ole-lady) if we could have grandma watch the kids and go this year. Of course she said yes! If everything falls intoplace we will see you guys this year!

[@anthonyjones657]

Man this was my favorite podcast yet. Jeff is a badass.

[@G2K]

Awesome interview Guys‼️ Jeff is Awesome 🤘💪

[@BenBurke1983]

One of the best podcasts you’ve done in my opinion. Jeff is a badass and I bet he can tell some great stories all day long. Look forward to your next one.💪

[@mattiasjansson4102]

I was at War in the woods fall 2023 (from Sweden) had the best time of my life , EPIC . just WOW!! even hard tire was cool to see

[@randygordon9759]

I thank God for your channel and how truly of a inspiration your crew really is. After being a drug addict for 20yrs and finally sober for the last 3yrs y'all made me want to do better ty and God bless

[@HurleyLawn94]

Another awesome podcast. Jeff is definitely one of a kind, he’s awesome guy

[@downfour47304]

“Car was on a wheelie, not bad. Like 4 feet or so.” 😂😂

[@ohiogrudgeracing]

Great job, guys. Jeff is a great example of the spirit of racing and person

[@momentummotorsports6137]

Man these sit downs are amazing thank u

[@brucehuff5566]

These podcasts are the best. Thanks for your time. Stay safe

[@landoncummings6897]

Watching Jeff’s podcasts with various people always makes me appreciate how humble he is. Brown County being out local track I hope we can have a few bracket races to enjoy the local track. A lot of us cant compete or Addie the war in the woods buy in. But we always try to spectate it. Amazing amount of work is put into that race to make it something unlike any other.

[@davidacraig766]

We are coming this year with a bunch of buddy's and campers hell I'm building a 86 Monte now just to try and run this race love it glad he has the track now big things to come

[@patrickblankenship5414]

With every podcast I find someone new to check out

[@freedomfox8183]

Let's freaking go 💪... There's not a race I look forward to more every year ..

[@landoncummings6897]

Jeremy wagler is top notch Couldn’t ask for a better guy. Down to earth man that takes time to make his rounds and talk to all the racers to make sure he’s doing his very best at running an event. He’s a solid guy 💯

[@rpturbo]

What a incredible podcast! Ive looked at going to that race for years and never out together its right by Bill Monroes. Been to a few Bluegrass festivals there! Hope to make it this year!

[@bobpratt8224]

Awesome....truly enjoyed this ..

[@DirtyDollazRacing]

Jeff’s the man! 💪🏼

[@rickyscz28]

Absolutely amazing interview

[@HustlinHorsepower]

This will be a good one!

[@richardsmith-qy6vl]

Another great video I love these podcast

[@SoftiesTruck]

Congratulations on buying the Track Jeff!!!!

[@NorthAvenueRacing]

Great as usual, you guys are killing it!

[@danniemalpassjr]

Meet him in September and also met Jeff. Both awesome guys

[@AlexRushMedia]

Uncle Jeff has the best stories!!

[@johnunruh1086]

Great show!! Thanks!!

[@TinSoldierRacecars]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GoingBracketRacing]

This guy has shown you can do a lot with a little. This is probably one of the most successful events in the country right now!

[@kaedyncopper12]

Keep them coming, these are great. Getting to know these guys we watch just a little better is great. Doing a great job guys. Thanks

[@Clutch_Kick187]

I remember racing Pit Bikes and slamming beers at Jeff's Backyard motocross track in Waverly on weekends 20+ yrs ago, his backyard would be packed with grown guys on little bikes, we banged elbows up and down that hill, and it was honestly more fun than racing motocross.. Didn't know he purchased the track.. Look forward to seeing how it continues to grow as the Greatest Outlaw Track in the Midwest, I Made my first ever pass on a real strip at that track in my Fox Body back in 1996.. He built some of the coolest Nitro Hill Climb bikes, I'm only 42 and can say everyone around here looked up to all his bad ass toys he always had..

[@charleybetts1053]

I have a Marketing & Advertisement degree and bit of experience in event Promotions and Logistics!... also, im a 3rd generation drag racer that was literally born into this sport! I would *LOVE* To come work with you guys on Event Promoting! On ANY event you are a part of!

[@vicespence2145]

I love to watch war in the woods love what you guys are doing. Big fan from South Africa

[@nitrouscatfish5827]

I still remember the first no prep race i ever attended. 2020 salem airport, fully expecting some beat up primered foxbodies and s10s. I walk up the hill into the gate and the first thing i see is a jet black nova with gold wheels, polished bullhorns and purple headlights. Most gangster shit i had ever seen. It’s cool to think that guy ended up putting on the super bowl of no prep races lol.

[@user-rx7ns4re9u]

One of the best guests you have had on.

[@davidgough1161]

What a cool guy, I work on stuff laying in dirt to do things. Just maintenance. He is the guy we all need to look up to!

[@user-kk3oj5um6e]

You can tell this cat is wild , just look at his eyes , love it

[@johnstarkey5366]

Awesome to see Jeff on the podcast!!!

[@braxxtonn]

Jeff is a beauty ! Awsome podcast

[@bendaves77]

Those small tracks in the middle of nowhere are a really cool thing to see here in the midwest.. it's a shame that there's not more people going to these small 1/8th mile tracks and putting on a spring and fall no prep race.. I live in Illinois and know of a couple 1/8th mile tracks that are bracket use but are barely hanging on and it would really make a difference in assuming that these tracks are around for future generations

[@kylewatson6739]

I have been to many different types of racing events nhra monster jam every yr for over 6 yrs cuz my neighbor was tom meents been to NASCAR motor cross all kinds of different events but the absolute best event of my life was war in the woods brown county I slept at the track in my car all weekend long to be there and it was amazing made new friends met amazing ppl ate damn good food and watched the best racing I've ever seen in the most beautiful setting I've ever seen. Jeff and his crew put on the best event I've ever been to in my 33 yrs of life.

[@Final_Boss_Racing]

Jeff is the guy you want at your back when you’re in a bar and things go south

[@neilorange4112]

Man this is a great pod cast are you putting these on Spotify

[@trusty2182]

The most injured I have ever been was at the pitbike track at Jeff’s house 🤣

[@chrisholland8235]

This was a awesome podcast good job jason and jeff

[@jeffreyknitt7358]

As a spectator and someone getting back into the sport , one thing I always like is when there’s a lot of vendors, back in the day like a super Chevy show you could walk the pits and check out the latest and greatest products

[@disturbedsledneck]

Another banger boys! Jeff is super interesting. I learned a bunch from this. Its super cool that Nicky Bobby started War in The Woods, I did not know that.

[@michaelcummings1862]

If I'm not mistaken, Brad Wedan put on the first war in the woods many years ago. Then couldn't promote it anymore so Nick took it over. I might be wrong but that's how I remember it.

[@wckd99gt]

@@michaelcummings1862 Brad had his own street race before WitW's. Actually he had 2 a year. One in the spring and one in the fall. The fall race was the best and it was always at night. They called it the "Black Hole" because it was so dark at the end of the track. He and Sandy had a falling out and Brad moved his events to Muncie. It was shortly after this when Nick started WitW's.

[@Harmons1981icloud]

Much ❤

[@charleybetts1053]

Brown County is a Country Midwest YellowBelly!

[@mcintyretyler89]

Great podcast guys!

[@shane5420]

Great interview !

[@charlieshammer6129]

Great interview, interesting guest.................

[@swaycanales9513]

Ride fast and make good decisions!!!

[@tylerschmitt1921]

My brother and I are soo excited to go for our first time! Is Charlie going to be there?

[@SuperLorddon]

I left last fall after swampthing wrecked because i was having an heart attack drank 3 millers and took BC powders drove home 6 hours to local to me hostpital heart surgery stints Afib rehabbing built a camper from a cargo trailer trying to recover cant wait until may going up a day early to take things a lil slower cant wait!

[@HoeManMatt]

As a fan I can’t think of a better race than war in the woods.

[@Harmons1981icloud]

Hope u realize alot more than meets the eye woth me much love respect n god bless

[@10mmMotorsports]

Second track I ever raced at was Brown Co. Way back in 1988.

[@timothymuncey9299]

Did Jeff use to race a mustang before his nova? Great podcast 👍

[@matthewmcclintock5806]

Do you know what Jeff is saying? lol I wonder how many times he said "Do ya know what I'm saying" or "Do ya know what I mean" during this podcast

[@toddclark332]

You couldn't said it better and right🇺🇸🙏❤️😁

[@victormiller7440]

Wagler Motorsports Park is a nice facility, showers, and clean restrooms, water, and electric hook up.

[@jcnpresser]

War of the woods is like the world 100!

[@lawhornracing6921]

Tell Jeff to get ahold of Weinle family from edgewater. I knew at one time they had a ton of aluminum bleachers for sale from that dirt track they started and wasn’t able to finish. Would be perfect to give more/better seating. That was hardest thing as spectator bringing my dad was trying to find a seat getting there at almost dark

[@lawhornracing6921]

Would be cool to build some luxury tree houses to watch from too!!

[@michaelcummings1862]

I thought about bringing our tree stands and set them up on the bank so your up above everyone.

[@ralph100pct]

Jeff: Aloha..congratulations '°°%

[@couchfighter]

lOVE HAVING YOU IN SAINT LOUIS JEFF!!

[@woodrowdelozier1]

💪😎

[@user-kk3oj5um6e]

Tin soldiers , make parts for c10 and s10

[@user-rt8ik1ow4i]

Night opps,mid summer with no dew,could call it ,night opps at war in the woods

[@Mattcaudill14]

Who knew Goldberg's little brother was a drag racer.😂

[@Harmons1981icloud]

Mich ❤

[@woodrowdelozier1]

They need to pave the grass in between the lanes

[@Mightyant-tp3ko]

U gonna be testing there all month longbefore a rce

[@larryholey4688]

war in the woods is the baddest race out there, but the comment about oh theres guys that want to show up and know ur going to lose thats great no its not!!!! sm tire racing is nothing but a big money race class now and thats exactly what kills classes. example look at src latest video with tsr, there was literally 5 cars and shit for people in the stands!!!! at cincy . this class was supposed to be meant for the guys who cant afford a 100,000 car to go race no prep sm tire, something has got to change or this will die also!!!!!

[@FreddyFunderbunz]

You know what I’m saying?

[@304IndianNut]

Yeah buddy congrats Jeff

[@shitbox82]

I really liked no prep years ago, as far back as the KOTS races, but some aspects of the the evolution of no prep have kinda caused me to lose interest, but I have to admit watching this interview makes me want to go to war in the woods, it sounds like a really fun event…