Why Caden Kvapil Hasn’t Watched His Dad’s Races
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Dale welcomes CARS Tour champions Caden Kvapil and Mason Walters to talk about their championship seasons, the work behind their success, and what comes next. Caden reflects on a huge year behind the wheel for JR Motorsports, adding a Late Model Stock championship, a Martinsville grandfather clock, and the Virginia Triple Crown to his résumé. He shares what separates him from brother Carson, how racing at Millbridge shaped his driving, and the sacrifices their dad, Travis Kvapil, has made to help both sons chase their dreams. Plus, whose Martinsville clock gets the best spot in the house? Then, Mason breaks down winning the Pro Late Model championship in his first full CARS Tour season with Dennis and Brandon Setzer. From go-karts his dad won at a silent auction to studying Caden Honeycutt’s every move, Mason explains how he found his speed and finished the season strong. Plus, both champions join Dale to discuss the competition that makes the CARS Tour a proving ground, the skills young drivers need to move up, and their hopes for next season. Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:45 Being Brothers with Carson Kvapil 00:05:17 Has Caden Watched His Dad's Races? 00:09:16 How the CARS Tour Helped Caden's Development 00:15:19 Road Course Experience is a Must-Have 00:17:31 Pro Late Models vs. Late Model Stocks 00:21:10 How Caden Won the 2026 Championship 00:23:32 Winning the Martinsville 300 00:32:09 Mason Walters Joins The Show 00:39:53 Dale Jr. Couldn't Keep Up With TJ in Go Karts 00:47:17 Racing for Dennis Setzer 00:51:00 Dale Learns About Online School 00:56:10 The Future of the CARS Tour 01:05:16 Carson & Mason's Plans for 2027 01:09:10 Outro THE PODCASTS YOU LOVE. THE MERCH YOU NEED. Get it all here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ Follow Dirty Mo Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyMoMedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyMoMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtymomedia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtymomedia_ All About Dirty Mo Media: