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REAL
RACIN' USA LIVE! ARCHIVES 2007 & 2006
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Dec 11, 2007
-Breaking news at showtime: ASA Southeast Asphalt Series announces TV
package and 2008 schedule..Micky Cain, a partner in the series, tells
fans all about the big news.
-Jimmy Mars, the affable dirt late model superstar, reviews his spectacular
2008 season with hosts Rick Anges and Jack Smith.
-Scott Cannon, Jr. talks about the upcoming season with his famous dad
as his partner in the Pro Modifieds )IHRA)
-Tom Ast from the national lawn mower racing group USLMRA explains the
awesome success of this type of motorsports
-Keith Grant, creator of the Race Saftey Innovations, talks motorsports
safety.
-Terry Wall, co-host of the "ASA FASTLANE", gives his predictions
on the ASA-ASA feud and reviews the year 2008.
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Dec 4, 2007
-Breaking news on the ASA lawsuits....review of the Florida 400 with special
guest host CeCe Brooks.
- Danny Sammons from the Area Auto Racing News magazine..on the mag, racing
news and indoor racing at Atlantic City coming in Janaury..wild!!
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Bobby Santos II getting ready for the PRI Sprint race.
-Young Jacob Wilson, a star in the Florida 400 sprint car race, what a
future this youngster has.
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Augie Grill, winner of the 2007 Snowball Derby, talks about his life in
racing and opines on many topics including a few controversial ones..give
it a listen.
-Bruce
Hibbs Jr heading for the ARCA series in 2008
-Rusty Marcus, the ringmaster (promoter) at orlando Speedworld...getting
ready for the big show
November 27, 2007 - Due to scheduling conflicts
"Real Racin' USA Live!" did not air this week. We will return
next week with full slate of guests from around the country.
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Nov 20, 2007
-The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series was started by Dennis Huth. In this
interview Dennis details the process, a must listen for every race promoter
or anyone involved in the business of racing. Also his views on a variety
of racing issues plus the strategies behind his ASA Track Sanctioning
program and the benefits for your race track.
-Fritz Augustine, the living legend who wrote the book on race officiating,
discusses his 49 years in the business and tells stories as only Fritz
can.
-TBARA 2007 Champion Troy DeCaire joins a group of special racers who
have won this series, from Reutimann to Rodriquez to Steele.
- Joe Schmaling, the Direcor of Competition for the new Super Cup Stock
Car Series, worked with Fritz for 18 years and now will try his hand.
The new series begins in earnest in march running North Carolina and Virginia
in Steel bodied Pro-Cup type cars.
-A special Thankgiving treat for anyone over 50, or who still remembers
the 60's.
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Nov
13 , 2007
--Real Racin USA Live! is back after a month long vacation. Guests include:
Steve Lewis, the man behind the Performance
Racing Industry trade
show and
the $135,000 Sprint and
Midget Classic in Orlando each December.
--Sean Reutimann, spotter for
David Reutimann, with info on the huge David Reutimann Charity Golf
Tournament & Auction in late November.
--Dumont Smith, winner of the 1967 Florida
Governors Cup, in an amazing interview that will stun you. Keyword:Balough
--The
Snowball Derby is coming with
a drivers list that is off the charts, and Five Flags Promoter Tim Bryant
has all the skinny.
--Tampa
Bay area racers Wayne Jefferson and Joe Irwin are special in-studio guests
celebrating their new full service race shop and parts house.
--Bill
Green co-hosts and interviews Larry Sams of the ASCS
(American Sprint Car Series) on their recent trip to East Bay and
the major changes coming in 2008.
--Clint Reynolds travels from Texas to East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa,
Florida to race in the local Limited Sprints. Why he does that may surprise
you.
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Oct
9, 2007
--Multiple talented racer and businessman
Andy Hillenburg is a featured guest. Andy
has just made a deal to take over Rockingham Speedway in North Carolina.
The speedway simply known as "The Rock" has sat fairly dormant
for several years and Andy has plans to bring back events such as ARCA,
the Procup and other major stock car events. Also a look back at Andy's
roots and his racing career.
--Next up longtime drag and stock car race
promoter Kevin Ruic spins his promoters web
and explains how short track stock car racing is missing the mark and
what the track promoters can do to revitalize the sport.
--A very special visit with the promoter
of an American treasure, Hickory Motor Speedway.
Sherry Clifton takes us on a tour of the beloved racing facility.
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October
2 , 2007
NASCAR Craftsman Truck veteran Dennis Setzer is
featured. Dennis is still celebrating his win at Martinsville in the Bailey's
300 Late Model Stock race and talks about a wide range of personal and
racing subjects.
Whelen Modified PR Director Jason Mitchell
and current points leader LW Miller join
Rick Anges, Jack Smith and Skip Wall to discuss the success of the series
and we go in depth into the racing career of LW.
Hickory Motor Speedway Late Model Champion for 2007 Andy
Loden is preparing to drive the ShoTime entry in the new ProCup
type series being developed in North Carolina.
Dirt Late Model Series promoter Ken Kinney
unveils the Florida Dirt Late Model Challenge Series and driver Shan
Smith gives his opinions about the newest traveling show in the
Sunshine State.
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Sept
25, 2007
What a line up of guests beginning with ASCS Champion Natalie
Sather from Fargo , ND. Also in the first hour AMP dirt late model
2007 Champion John Mitchell and Rookie of
the year Kyle Beard, followed by current
leader of the Blizzard Series at Five Flags Speedway Ryan
Crane.
In the second hour the voltage really increases as we go in depth with
the creators and rider of the awesome KILLACYCLE,
world's fastest electric powered drag bike. This is the future of motorsports
and recently featured on SPEED and also in an upcoming show on The Discovery
Channel. Bob Dube and Scott Pollacheck make
it sound almost simple. Also in the second hour we visit with Mike
Smith, Public Relations Director for Martinsville Speedway, scene
of the upcoming Bailey's 300, the biggest Late Model event in the east.
We end the show with a simply amazing race car driver.
Brandon Johnson defies all odds as he continues to be one of the
top performers in the ASA Late Models Series. Listen to the interview
and tell us how you think he does it.
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Sept 11, 2006 (a Day of Remembrance)
Guests inlcude The "Wild Child" Doug Dunham, Flagman for the
TBARA Winged Sprints. Doug explains why David Steele was Dq'ed (along
with two other TBARA stars) for rough driving.
Also the winner of the Eldora Speedway World 100 Dirt Late Model Jimmy
'The Newport Nightmare" Owens visits with us and talks about the
biggest win of his career.
Mike Kirkowski of Shotime Motorsports is part of a new team that is preparing
a North Carolina stock car series based on Hooters ProCup steel bodied
cars, and he explains the reason for the new series.
Bill Green, motorsports editor for the Tampa Tribune (one of the nations
largest newspapers), on the biggest media assignment of his career.
"Stagin" Steve LeTempt interviews Terry Tripp and Bob Drap,
two Supergas Riders from the All Harley Drag Racing (AHDRA)series are
steep into the points race for 2007.
Revisit
Sept 11, 2001 for a few
minutes with Jack And Rick. We had to cancel our show that week...it was
just too much.
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September 4, 2007
One year ago this show started with Bill Green, Rick Anges and Jack Smith.
Tonight the show opens exactly as it did one year ago with Bobby Diehl
and John Sarppraicone. What a difference a year makes.
Also on the show Valerie Thompson, the GoDaddy sponsored Drag Racer, live
from the Bonneville Salt Flats as she attempts to break her land speed
record.
PLUS: Skip Wall covered the Martinsville Whelen Modified 300 for Real
Racin USA, Eddie Carrier Jr visit with RRUSA on his weekend win at the
HillBilly 100 Dirt Late Model race, The Brakeman himself stops by for
a 15 schooling the real mechanics of brakes. What a year it has been.
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August 28, 2007
Ben Stancill, 2007 Rookie star on the Hooters ProCup tour on his signing
with Warrington Motorsports for a NASCAR Busch East ride. Christy Hudson
joins hosts Bill Green and Jack Smith to update fans on the AMP Dirt Late
Model Series. Steve Johnson visits from Garage Art, an interesting race
shop for motorsports art.
Stagin' Stevie LeTempt jumps into to interview All Harley Drag Racers
Dan Norlin and Randy Borho.
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August
21, 2007
Join Dirt Modified Car Owner Jay Carbury and his driver Perry Brown on
their "Kentucky Roadtrip". Ponderosa and Tazwell are names that
have new meaning for this duo. This is what racing is all about.
The return of the 'wild and crazy' All Harley Drag Racers with guests
Armon Furr and Zack Johnson from the AHDRA
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August
7, 2007
Our featured guests:
Shelma Walton, owner of the Corpus Christi Speedway, and what a breath
of fresh air. A promoter who has a “Fan Advisory Committee”
to consult with weekly to ensure the fans are happy. Also
Jack Bailey, one of the USAR Hooters ProCup’s most popular drivers,
talks about his career and his current ride with Bullet 11 Racing. Other
guests include Kyle Beard, dirt late model racer with thwe AMP series
in Arkansas, update on a big late model event in North Florida and “tales
from Sturgis” with Taylor Andrews.
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July
31, 2007
The Reutimann Family including trhe living legends Buzzie and Wayne Reutimann
Sr. plus Wayne Reutimann Jr and driver of the Nextel Cup #00 Dominos Pizza
ride, David Reutimann join hosts Rick Anges, Jack Smith and guest host
Carol Wicks for a wonderful night at the Snook River Grill. If you are
a real race fan, this is a show you must hear. Raw racing with the Reuitmanns.
Also
an inside peek at The Racing Network with President Joe Libertore.
Nitro Night with the Hogs (All Harley Drag Racving): Real Racin' USA's
Stagin' Stevie Letempt takes a ride with Doug Vancil and the always entertaining
Larry (DRUMS) Brancaccio. Too hot to handle.....the rpelude o next weeks
show..live from Sturgis, a one hour Real Racin USA Live! Exclusive!
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July
24, 2007
THE SUNSHINE SPEEDWAY REUNION SHOW!
Awesome.....that much overused word. But, it the one to use here. Three
hours of great interviews with many of the 1500 plus fans who showed for
the Florida racing event of the year.
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July 17, 2007
Drag
Racing and Dirt Late Model racing from America’s heartland are the
featured topics on Tuesday’s Real Racin’ USA Live! 7-9 pm show.
Beau Slocumb, ASA Late Model driver, details his exciting new team and
the help he is getting from Ryan Newman. Jerry
Lewis, a drag racing standout from from Mechinicsville, Md, with his vintage
bug which is the worlds Fastest Street Legal air cooled VW in the 1/8
mile. ( 6.51 @ 111.00 mph). IHRA Super Stock racer Mark Young
from Wake Forest, NC will visit with hosts Rick Anges, Craig Clarke and
Wayne Jefferson. Mark races a Super Stock Ford Mustang with a 289 TWO
BARREL motor that will carry the wheels 3 ft high for 80 ft on the launch
and blister the 1/8 mile in the low, low sixes. (1/4 mile runs 9.64 @
136.00 mph) Mark also runs a 1969 Mustang in Super Stock.
Christy
Hudson is President of AMP Series (Arkansas Motorsport Professionals),
an organization she created last year to make a good racing experience
for dirt late models in her state. Also from Arkansas is John Mitchell,
one of the more accomplished veteran late model racers from Arkansas.
ALL HARLEY DRAGS:Tommy Grimes stuns Stagin' Stevie LeTempt and the Real
Racin’ USA crew when he announces he was just dropped by Ray Price.
Tommy Grimes was the rider of the Samson Ray Price Nitro Harley which
has clocked a 226 MPH run. Of course he talked about what it is like driving
for the Ray Price, a legend in Harley racing. Capping Tuesday’s show
is General Manager of the AHDRA, Craig Tharpe. Craig also owns the recently
revamped race track at Sturgis.
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June
26, 2007
Bob Motz and son Scott who were both burned badly at a drag racing event
in West Virginia over the weekend. Co-host Craig
Clarke has been in touch with Scott with up to the minute updates on Bob’s
condition and other information about the horrible fire that engulfed
his jet powered truck.
Bobby
Diehl, promoter at Charlotte County Motorsports Park details the track
saving new lease agreement with the local authorities. As tracks around
America become endangered we finally get some great news about the future
of one of them in South Florida. Diehl brings some of his staff
and the Real Racin' USA Thunder Truck drivers to the show for some fun.
Brandon
Johnson led every lap of the Florida 100 ASA Southern Division race Saturday
and Brandon was on tonight to talk about his enormous win at New Smyrna
Speedway.
Drag
Racing Motorcycle style in the last half hour with “Stagin”
Stevie LeTempt join the team with Sportsman Association President Stan
Sheppard of Bullet Racing talking about the future of the Sport Bike classes
in the All Harley Drag Racing Assn. Also, could there be a “New Air”
for the 800hp Top Fuel division? Find out when we talk with Canadian Racer
Ron Houniet of Fast Lane Harley Racing.
June 19, 2007
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A
drag car wreck took the lives of six Selmer TN spectators last week. Wendy
Isom from the Jackson Sun brings us up to date on the situation in Selmer.
Doug
Auld, editor of several sprint and midget racing publications and longtime
motor sports media man, is interviewed.
On
the Harley drag scene, Chicago Joe Scotella takes you for the ride and
yes there will be skin and leather flying. Bruce Croneberger III, two
time champion in Drag Masters Hot Street and his quest for the championship
in 2007. Much more as always!!
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June
12, 2007 Roger
Bathe, owner of LuvRac in.com travels the country in search of news, photos
and helps promote drivers. Some recent events in the world of dirt racing
may have some far ranging effects on the stock car racing industry, and
we will talk with with Roger about these events tonight.
TBARA
Winged Sprint President Don Rehm talks about one of the nations most popular
local short track sprint car series.
Matt
Priuer, the ASA Media Director and series announcer updates fans on the
progress of “America’s premiere short track series”, as
the series prepares for its next big challenge race.
Brandon
Ward, former standout in the NASCAR Goodys Dash Series is now mmaking
news in the Hooters ProCup. The driver from Winston-Salem will spend some
time with the Real Racin’ USA team tonight.
Longtime
race promoter Kevin Ruic says stock car racing Ohio is in bad shape. We’ll
find out why beginning at 7:00 PM.
Steve
LeTempt interveiws L.E. Tonglet from the deep south. This master of the
All Harley Drag Racing Series V ROD DESTROYER class, won everything he
touched at Norwalk. Also Dean Druschel from Ohio took the Pingel Super
Eliminatior class at Norwalk this past weekend and will bring us some
of the excitement from that event.
June 5, 2007
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Guests
include Dargan Watts, speaking about the history and the future of Sumter
Speedway in Sumter South Carolina. Sumter Speedway is a grassroots speedway
in the old tradition and it is being held together by a ton of dedication.
Also Mike Peters, owner of Ocala Speedway in Ocala, Florida. This is the
venue for the upcoming 12th Annual Powell Memorial Super Late Model 125.
One of the drivers in the race will be 19 year old Ryan Sieg, who was
a front runner at USA International Speedway recently in the Florida Triple
Crown 200 lap event. Ryan talked with us about his racing career and his
recent successes working with Wayne Anderson.
Drag
Racing Guests include Brenda Grubbs is a drag racer (World Champion) who
is a strong supporter of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. On
the Drag racing front two All Harley Drag riders, Jay Turner and Rick
Moore join the Real Racin' USA show to talk about the excitement of high
speed competition. Steve LeTempt joins the show hosting team each week
to interview America's top All Harley Drag racers.
MAY
29, 2007
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Wow! Another action packed non-stop Real Racin' USA show. This week, in
an extended 2 and 1/2 hour show, Auburndale Speedway was the primary focus
with guests Ronnie Sims (Race Director), Rex Guy (part owner), Chef Rob
and Harold Crooms. Harold is promoting a very special Open Wheel Modified
race at Auburndale in October honoring his late father. Harold Crooms
Sr. was a long time racer from Auburndale, and one of Florida's most resected
drivers in his day. The Speedway is undergoing major changes and the program
is outlined by our special guests.
This
week's show also had premiere of the weekly segment covering the All Harley
Drag Racing Association with Steve LeTempt helping the regular Tuesday
show crew interview the fastest motorcycle racers in the world. Doug Horn
(Aberdeen, Md), JJ Pippen (Conyers, Ga), Greg Krenik (Coralles, NM) are
this week's guests.
Also
Rick Day from the Texas short track scene, details the development of
a new speedway to replace the San Antonio Speedway, which according to
Day was closed by of all people, Toyota.
Keith
Butler, TBARA Sprint Car racer, talked about his misadventure during the
Little 500 sprint car race. Keith along with brother Shane and father
Stan all raced in the Little 500, a first in the 59 year history of the
event.
Our
Pensacola reporter, Steve Myers, gave fans a close up on the latest
Snowball Derby qualifying race at Five Flags Speedway.
Susan
and Rick Auriemma are making a promoters statement with their awesome
revitalization of the Florida Mini Cup racing scene. The duo update fans
on the spectacular progress.
Gene Crane, announcer at USA International Speedway, details the upcoming
200 lap Super Late Model race at Lakeland on June 2nd.
We
hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed bring you the show.
MAY
22, 2007
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The second in a series of shows spotlighting the men and women who keep
racers and fans safe in a very dangerous sport. Marc Williams , head
of the very capable ARCA Safety Team is a featured guest. Also in
the studio are Craig Clarke and Keith Grant, both well known for their
work in fire and rescue operations at many levels of motor sports.
Jeff
Milges, VP of MotorSports Rescue Association out of Tampa Florida talks
about the importance of specialized training, while the local short track
racing scene is represented by Rob Findley and crew from the DeSoto Speedway
Safety Team in Bradenton, Florida.
On
a different topic, Patrick Sheltra, dirt late model star and now a contender
for the ARCA racing series Rookie of the Year title, shares his excitement
with Real Racin' USA.
MAY
15, 2007
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Motorsports Safety with Craig Clarke and Keith Grant, owner of Race Safety
Innovations creator of the ZipFlex Wire
Rescue Saw, a remarkable addition to the arsenal of tools for motorsports
safety teams. First in a series of reports from Short Track America on
motorsports safety issues.
Motorsports writers take the heat and often are not given due credit for
the effort required to consistently bring the news to fans. Noted motorsports
writer John Barker along with public relations professional Scott McAllister,
and Skip Wall (relative newcomer to the media ranks) give their take on
the subject.
IHRA
Media and Public Relations Director Travis Reynolds is interviewed on
his role the drag racing series and working in the motorsports media.
Steve
LeTempt on the upcoming Real Racin' USA "All Harley Drags" show
later in May. You want speed? How about 230 miles and hour on one wheel?
All you thrill seekers, check it out.
MAY
8, 2007
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Guests include Rex Guy, part of the new ownership of Auburndale Speedway.
Also Beau Slocumb, the spectacular and unlikely winner of the
ASA Late Model Series Watermelon Bowl 125. Frank
Kimmel, 8 time ARCA champion on his $10,000 to win Street Stock race at
Kentucky Speedway on May 26.
On to Drag Racing's finest including Rob Atchison - 3 time World Funny
Car Champion and Immokalee Dragway owner/promoter Ralph Hester.
The show is wrapped up with a major update from Rick Bristol on his
Annual Charity Truckers 200 at Orlando Speedworld.
MAY
1, 2007
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Show is joined in progress, first 20 minutes was lost in translation.
Drag Racing is Featured. But before we get the 300 mph 7000 horsepower
racers on we had to find out about Watermelon Capital Speedway, and visit
with the Hooters ProCup's most exciting racers, Michael Ritch. But then
it is all straightliners with special co-host Craig Clarke of Track Rescue.com.
IHRA high octane announcer Steve Letempt filled us rookie drag racing
fans in on the sport and them KAthy Fisher (Quick Rods), Terry Munroe
(Alcohol Funny Cars) and then TJ Zizzo (325 MPH Top Fuel Dragster)....wow!
April
24, 2007
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PETE ORR TRIBUTE SHOW: Featuring guests Scott Reeves, David Green, Mike
Cope, Darrell Waltrip, Travis Kittleson, Justin Drawdy, B.J. McLeod, State
Senator Bill Posey, David Russell, Leroy Porter, Lee Faulk and others.
Bobby Orr and Scott McAllister are guest co-hosts.
April 17, 2007
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Tommy Trubble, Master of the Suicide Spiral Stunt, appearing at USA International
Speedway. Doug Rose, Green Mamba Jet Dragster owner and driver. Kevin
Ruic, promoter extraordinaire, talking about the Super Modifieds and their
coming trip to Florida Speedweeks. George Shaw from Boyd's Speedway in
Georgia and much more .Bud Howell; The new Flagman at the South's Fastest
Short Track stopped in to tell us what it's like throwing laundry at DeSoto.
Brian
Beckner on the Kentucky Speedway Bomber race, Big Dog and Tasered racers
and more.Hilarious Show!
April
10, 2007
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DeSoto Superspeedway introduced a unique concept for youngsters last year,
and the tonight the drivers of the Magic 4s were our guests. Ranging from
12-17, these kids have to perform in school before they can race...Also
Brian Gingris and Erik MacMillian from theTBARA Winged Sprints.
April
3, 2007
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Guests include: Arlene Pittman, Cochran Speedway Promoter, and one interesting
personality making short track racing happen in Georgia. Also Brian Tyler,
2 time USAC Sprint Car Champion, TBARA Winged Sprint President Don Rehm,
Florida late model star Mike Franklin, Jr., Kenny Adams celebrating his
100th USCS Sprint Car win and David Brown from North Florida Speedway.
Terry Scampton, the real racers friend, is part of the show.
March
27, 2007
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This
week’s offering from Short Track America features the top drivers
from the ARCA ReMax Construct Corps-Palm Beach Grading 250 at Lakeland
Florida on March 24. James Buescher, Bryan Clauson, John Jackson, Wayne
Anderson, Mario Gosselin are in the spotlight. Also a talk with new owner
of Five Flags Speedway Tim Bryant.
March
20, 2007
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Over
40 racers and fans came out to the Snook River Grill last night for the
Real Racin' USA show. Thanks to the whole Partelo family and team, we
haven't seen them all together in many years.
Also
the children and parents from the International Motorsports Academy were
great, the kids looked great in their drivers suits and with practice
will become more comfortable in front of the microphones and all the people.
Thanks
to Rick and Susan Auriemma from FAST TIMES PRODUCTIONS and FAST Mini Cups
and the youngsters they brought along to chat with us. Those children
racing in that series are also going to be competitors at our short tracks
for a long time. Rick also videotaped much of the show.
John
Sarppraicone was a bit disappointed that no one showed up to talk to him
about modifieds but Dan Partelo, (Rob's brother) took up the slack and
asked John some pointed questions.
Special
thanks to Evergreen Development & Construction and Dayton Andrews
Dodge for their support of the Real Racin' USA broadcast. The
house was rockin'!
March
13, 2007
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The Green Mamba, world most famous Jet Dragster, is slowly but surely
coming back together after being stolen and dismembered back in December.
Owner Doug Rose received nationwide attentionand the fans around the world
are still sending help, love and money for its restoration. Doug is live
in the studio to tell the latest news.
Michelle Theriault prepares for the first ever ARCA race at Lakeland,
Fl. Travis Wilson and Dalton Zehr are getting ready for a run at the ASA
Late Model championship. Joe Smith (AKA Joe Cool) gives his take on the
Florida modified controversy. Gary LaPlant is till moving forward with
his new Street Stock traveling series.
March
7, 2007
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Colt
James, ASA Late Model Challenge winner from the Alamo 200, is a featured
guest. Along with Colt, Sprint Car racer Steven Darvalics along withthe
Chalotte County Motorsports Park Road Warriors made the evening at the
Snook River Grill a great time. Shane Leonard, Donnie Ollie, Jr, Jesse
Gargis and Wally Smith are the Road Warriors represented.
Veteran
Motorsports writer Jiohn Barker gives us a major update on Auburndale
Speedway controversy and a first hand account frpm the ASA Alamo 200
Also
Tim Lake, new promoter from Columbia Motorsports Park, our Late Model
reporter Steve Myers, Jason Beckner (announcer for CCMP) and Scott Jackman
of the Goodyear Challenge Late Model Series joined hosts Rick Anges, Jack
Smith and Bill Green for a very informative night of race talk radio.
February
27, 2007
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ARCA
Public Relations and Media Director Don Radebaugh, an 11 year veteran
of the long running racing series is the headliner for this fast paced
two hours of race talk. Tim Russell, who had his car destroyed while running
fifth late in the ARCA race at Daytona follows.
Our
dirt racing segment includes Dirt racing stars Steve Francis, Jeff Leka
(Dirt Modifieds)plus Lucas Oil Late Model Series announcer James Essex
and the promoter of Cherokee Speedway in Gafney SC are featured.
Other
guests include 19 time champion short tracker Bobby Sears, ASA racer Chris
Fontaine and Tim Bryant from Five Flags Speedway.
February
20, 2007
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Guests include Lyn St. James,
Jeff Scofield (SLM), Scott Grossenbacher(SLM), Mario Gosselin (ARCA),
Matt Priuer (ASA) and Burt Thomas (ASA), Steve Arpin
(Dirt Mods) and Buddy Bryan (Late Model Digest photographer).
ARCA, ASA, FASCAR SUNBELT, ALL AMERICAN CHALLENGE SERIES are DISCUSSED,
AS WELL AS THE STATE OF WOMEN IN RACING, CITRUS COUNTY SPEEDWAY, PLEASURES
AND PAIN OF RACING PHOTOGRAPHY AND MANY MORE TOPICS ARE COVERED. ARE WE
DIVERSIFIED OR WHAT?
February
13, 2007
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Two
hours of awesome interviews with the top stars of short track racing featuring
World of Outlaws sprint cars racers Donny Schatz, and Randy Hannagan.
Also on this broadcast Florida short track stars D.J. Hoelzle, Wayne Jefferson
and Jermey Gerstner. An interesting visit with Jerry Nolan, new owner
of Albany Speedway in Ga. and more.
February 6, 2007
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Amazing
perspective on stock car racing from the 1961 Daytona 500 winner Marvin
Panch, as the NASCAR legend visited with the Real Racin' USA team the
first week of February. Also we heard from Tony Veneziano from the World
of Outlaws, Terry Roberts from FASCAR, and Rob Kohler from Hendry County
Speedway. Also joining us were Super Late Model racers Jack Landis (OH),
Blake Lehr (FL) and David Wilson (FL), and also modified racer Shelly
Perry (RI). Fast paced two hours of racin' talk every Tuesday night.
JANUARY 30, 2007
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USA
Feedfest 2007 review with Jay Middleton and
a CRA Official R.J. Scott with their take on the controversial call that
may have cost Middleton a huge win in the 200 lap event. Race fan "Dangerous"
Dan Toler, former guitarist for the Allman
Brothers Band and Greg Allman Band
and owner of four Gold Albums talks about his career and some upcoming
motorsports adventures.
Mike Peters (owner of Ocala Speedway) and
Don Cretty (promoter of Citrus County Speedway)
are two track promoters who are finding it to their benefit to work together
to help expand stock car racing in their area of West Central Florida.
We discuss with Mike and Don their programs and plans for 2007, as well
as the current state of the sport. Orlando Speedworld
General Manager Rusty Marcus joined in and then
North Florida Speedway owner Phil Guadagno stepped up to the mic
to talk about the improvements he has made and what he is looking forward
to in 2007. Twenty-nine year veteran of New Smyrna Speedway in the role
of Official FASCAR photographer, the awesome
Jim Jones in the first of several interviews
we mhave planned. Jim has seen it all, shot it all and hey, he still remembers
it all:) Ending the evening was another look at the Outlaw
Street Stocks with promoter Gary Laplant and Company.....without
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JANUARY
23, 2007
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Sprint Car Hall of Fame Member Jean Lynch
was our special guest on this special night. 2006 World Of Outlaws Rookie
of the Year Chad Kemenah, HOSEHEADS Alan
Holland, veteran East Bay Sprinter Clyde Poole,
and Volusia Announcer Joe Linebarier rounded
out our Sprint Car Winter Racing Review.
Eddie
Van Meter, super late model standout joined us from USA International
Speedway and announcer Gene Crane brought
fans up to date on the pending Speedfest at USA International.
JANUARY
16, 2007
It
was bound to happen and it finally caught up with us. We lost our backup
copy of the show for tonight and therefore it is not available this week.
We will now have a third backup method in place so this never happens
again.
JANUARY
9, 2007
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THE YEAR BEGINS
Two Promoters (John Sarppraicone & Bobby Diehl) settle their differences
and begin co-operative efforts. Randy Fox and other Charlotte County Motorsports
Park drivers join in. East Bay Raceway Park owner Al Varnadore discusses
the impact of Atomic Speedway. Pete Walton and North Florida Speedway's
Modified Champion Kyle Owen preview the upcoming Snowbird 200 at NFS.
Also Auburndale Speedway update and news and calls from drivers from around
the USA. Scott McAllister joined Rick Bill and Jack and 45 race fans live
at the Snook River Grill had great fun amid the usual high level insanity
of Real Racin' USA.
December 12, 2006
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GREEN
MAMBA SHOW
Doug Rose, owner of the recently stolen and recovered Green Mamba Jet
Car was our very special guest tonight, along with Teddy Kempgens, the
man who is helping Doug rebuild the world's most famous Jet Car. Ed "E.J."
Strzepek, Cre Chief of the "Black Ice" Jet Car joined in from
Illinois.
Also: Rick Bristol puts a wrap on the Hopkins Family Truckers 200 and
winning driver Brandon Johnson is interviewed. Gene Crane previews the
PRA show at US International Speedway, and Ronnie Sims explains why he
gave a driver a $50,000 fine.
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December
5, 2006
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SNOWBALL
DERBY WRAP UP & MORE
2006 USAR
ProCup Champion and Snowball Derby winner Clay Rogers is featured. Also
Steve Meyer, our Five Flags in site reporter during the Short Track America
live coverage, and racers including Johnny Brazier, winner then DQ'ed
in Tech and Shaun McWhirter of Mount Forest, Ontario the five place finisher.
D.J. Hoelzle joined us to talk about his new adventure in Sprint
Cars....look out TBARA. Former EPSN Announcer Bob Jenkins was on hand
to talk about the upcoming Premier Racing Association (PRA) show at USA
International Speedway on Dec 13. John Sarppraicone was in the house to
detail the upcoming Florida 400 Sprint Car show at DeSoto Super Speedway.
Bill Jack and Rick up to their usual antics, doing their best to keep
race fans bored.
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November 28, 2006
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THE FASTRUCK / FASTKIDS SHOW
Guests include promoter Bobby Diehl, ASA's Burt Thomas, Michael Cenzai,
Matt Cohen J.R.Garcia, Anthony Campi and his grandfather. Also Jessica
Green and her dad Carl, Drew Brannon, Dalton Zehr, Daniel Miller, Travis
Roland and Patrick Staropoli. Rick Bristol with Hopkins Family Truckers
200. Tim Bryant of
Five Flags Speedway gives fans the very latest on the Snowball Derby.
Special thanks to Rick & Susan Auriemma for their assistance.
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November 21, 2006
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THE
CITRUS COUNTY SPEEDWAY SHOW
Florida Mini Stock racer Mary Green joined Rick, Bill and Jack to welcome
the management and several drivers from the Inverness Speedway, known
officially as Citrus County Speedway. Two of Florida's top guns, Wayne
Anderson in the house at the Snook River Grill and Jeff Scofield by telephone,
discussed the Governors Cup race as well as some of the other issues facing
racers today. Wayne's insights into the world of racing span the gamut
from the top rung of NASCAR to the local short tracks and he tells it
like it is.
Teddy Nelson, Doc Batson and Travis Nichols, all racers who frequent Inverness
talked about the track and gave us insights into crate motors and lots
of other topics were discussed including Batson's team win at the 12 Hours
of Ocala race last month.
Don Critty, General Manager of Citrus, looks at the success of the track
and what fans and drivers can expect in the upcoming season.
Tim Bryant from Five Flags Speedway brought fans up to speed on the latest
news regarding the upcoming Snowball Derby.
This show is sure to be a good resource for younger drivers just entering
the world of stock car racing.
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November 14, 2006
HOLY CHAMPIONSHIPS BATMAN!.......go behind the scenes with B.J. McLeod,
Rich Clouser, Daryl Smith, Dean Butrum, Champions all!
Plus
interviews with Super Late Model star Jeff Choquette, Outlaw Modified
racers Ric Mills and Matt Delaney and Truck racer Patrick Staropoli.
Young
modified gun Brad Bishoff is working with Tom Baker and his driver development
team out of North Carolina. We spoke with Baker about the prospects for
youngsters moving into NASCAR ranks.
Never a dull moment when the Real Racin' USA team gets going.....get the
inside scoop on Stan "he gave me the shirt off his back" Kolan's
possible return to Florida track ownership....courtesy of insider Ken
Sands.
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"A
three hour show done in two hours"
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November
7, 2006
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The one, the only, the short track gambler himself, LeRoy Davidson, owner
of Charlotte County Speedway gives it to you straight from the hip. Then
he is joined by an unlikely comrade in arms as two Florida promoters draw
a line in the sand for traveling series. And that's just the beginning!
Also: Dakotah Stephens, sprint car champion, proves he is as direct on
the mic as he is on the track. Another emerging star on the Florida scene
is David Wilson, currently being guided by two of the Sunshine State's
living legends, Dick Anderson and Junior Purcell.
SPECIAL: A preview of the 41st Annual Governors Cup 200 with Terry Roberts,
maybe Florida short track racing's best marketing man.
And more including "two minutes of fame" with Rick Bristol and
"Mr Excitement's" Short Track Report.. oh my.
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