By African American Racers Association (AARA)
The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.
Chris and Sinclair take you on a special Q and A with Rajah (raa·jaa) Caruth. He currently attends Winston-Salem State University as a freshman. We believe he will be “The Future of Nascar”.
How does a young man go to college and pursue his dreams of racing? Most people would find an excuse or not make time to do what they love. “It’s not easy. You have to stay positive”, said Rajah. Stay humble. Stay hungry. No matter what...
Let’s learn more about this young man who is now a hero to many children.
In this inspiring interview Rajah shares his amazing story and how he started :
3:28 - Be a student of the sport
4:15 - The mentality to make it in racing
4:52 - “I was obsessed and that’s all I thought about”
6:20 - You can learn a lot but studying others
7:14 - Juggling school & grinding in the sport
9:24 - 1st win at Greenville Pickens Raceway in SC
11:30 - Underrepresented minorities
12:54 - How to learn to become better
14:49 - The support of family
15:35 - Meeting Bubba Wallace and building relationships
17:40 - The responsibility of being a role model
21:31 - No matter what...stay positive, there are some good people
...and so much more.
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We sat down with the most humble drag racer, Larry Thompson! He is the owner of Custom T’s Motorsports Park who believes in bringing people together and having a good time.
You’ll love this interview with Larry and hear his thoughts on education and ownership:
1:30 The story of owning a drag strip
2:50 The feeling of owning your own track
4:20 “I made money selling t-shirts, first”
5:20 Entering the racing world
6:00 My uncle’s 690 Mustang was traded (you’ll love this story)
10:12 Everybody can grudge race and learn
10:45 Bringing a bad track back to life and becoming an IHRA track
11:15 Keep The Wheels Turning, STEM Program
16:19 African American representation is important in our community
19:00 The importance of good customer service
25:00 “I want to make my track a national facility”
26:11 The goal is to educate people and make them great
27:30 African American’s spend money. Why not own a business?
...and so much more.
Take advantage of education. There are so many resources to help you succeed.
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Follow Larry Thompson on Instagram to see what’s coming next for CT Motorsports Park.
Interested in going to one of his events, stay up-to-date - https://www.ctmotorsportspark.com/
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hris and Sinclair chat with drag racing legend Antron Brown. He holds 3 NHRA Top Fuel World Champions, over 66 career titles (50 TF and 16 Pro Stock Motorcycle). He also (almost) made it to the Olympics.
Everybody wants something but only a few will sacrifice. You need heart and drive to push forward and make your dreams come true. It’s OK to go through the pitfalls but get back up and keep moving forward.
In this awesome interview Antron talks about staying true to yourself:
2:40 Growing up around the drag race track
3:30 “I don’t want to work here forever”
3:40 Going after what you love to do
5:16 Meeting Troy Vincent and getting the racing bug
7:00 Lessons learned from Troy Vincent
8:00 Fear of transitioning into racing
9:56 Nothing is easy
10:54 Elite people don’t sit idle
12:50 The powerful words of “I will and I can”
13:15 Be comfortable with yourself
17:23 How to change your mindset to accomplish anything
...and so much more.
Always remember, never let go and never stop driving. Stay true to yourself.
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Follow Antron Brown on Instagram and also learn about AB Motorsports, his very own team.
You can visit his website at https://antronbrown.com/biography/
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Chris & Sinclair sit with the Tommy "TomBo" Bolton and listen to some amazing stories about some of the BIGGEST names in motorsports history.
Ever heard of The Big Showdown? One of the biggest races between two of the best, ever. We have Demonology Snatchin Souls and taking them back to the Altar of Mopar! And there’s Donkmaster handing out Gap Sauce with big wheels and pure speed.
Get ready to watch this episode and how two people make competition fun. As Demonology said, “when the student is ready the master will appear”:
2:51 The first callout and how it all started.
4:53 The second time, “I studied my prey before I snatched his soul!”
7:40 The one thing Donkmaster was after - my lane!
8:28 “I knew I was going to beat dunk… until!”
10:30 Two worlds join together. Nothing but positivity and fun.
10:57 The COVID care package from Donkmaster (you must listen to this)
12:06 The mistake of racing on a full moon.
14:20 The YouTuber Callout and turning a hobby into a business.
18:08 A sanctioning body for National Donk Racing Association (NDRA).
...and much more.
Chris and Sinclair take you on a special Q and A with Jermaine Boddie. He’s the star for the Discovery Channel Show called Street Outlaws and a Bay area legend.
Sometimes growing up in the inner city, trouble finds its way to you. But if you put in the work, change your mindset, you can grow and inspire millions to live their dream.
In this inspiring interview Jermaine speaks on putting in the work:
1:56 - How my father introduced me to the game
2:47 - “My auntie didn’t want me back because I made car noises all night”
4:27 - 1970 Chevelle was my first car
5:49 - Basketball was my first love
6:56 - You gotta live your dream
11:21 - The mindset to grow
13:44 - The beginning of The Street Outlaws
16:06 - “My formula was bringing a crowd together”
16:57 - The pressure of running a squad on tv
21:32 - The growth of No Excuses Series
26:05 - Expand and empower our youth to do what they love
29:23 - Keep being open minded
34:00 - The father and son legacy (Team Boddie)
...and so much more.
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We have a special guest for you today, Dystany Spurlock. She is fearless, smart, ambitious, and dares to dream big. She lives with one motto - “if they can do it, I can too!” From playing football in high school to becoming the first African American woman to win the 4.60 Index Class at the Man Cup. Dystany is not slowing down. Her dream is to race in Nascar and win.
Watch this episode and learn how Dystany is spearheading the motorsport world and telling you to follow your dreams:
4:30 Racing 3 bikes in the XDA (Xtreme Dragbike Association)
7:34 How she become the 1st African American to win the 4.60 Index Final
11:00 “I love showing people how to get into racing”
12:05 Sponsored for Pro Xtreme Motorcycle Racing
14:40 The goal of driving for a Nascar team
17:20 Ever heard, “if it’s not rubbing, it’s not racing!”
19:06 You don’t realize how fast you are going, until
19:35 A dream of going to space
20:05 The only girl on the high school football team
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Learn more about Dystany’s passion, persistence, and perseverance at dystanyspurlock.com
You can also follow her on Instagram and Facebook
Chris and Sinclair take you on a special Q and A with Micheal Pettiford. He won over 49 Rocky Mountain Division (RMD) Nationals and Mid-State Conference Championships than anyone in SCCA history.
He has an awesome school called Go 4 It Racing School in Louisville, Colorado. Speaking of Michael’s school, we have something special for our AARASSOC members. Members can participate in a free raffle and the winner will have the chance to get training by Michael himself at his school. Be on the lookout for it.
If you are not a member, you can sign up here to participate and receive all the exclusive benefits.
In this interview Michael shares a lot of interesting things, we didn’t even know:
1:58 - The untold story of hyperdrive
8:22 - The love for racing
9:42 - “I did a lot of stupid stuff”
10:15 - How a buddy introduced me to racing
11:48 - Motorcycle racing before cars
14:43 - The chevy that beat everyone in autocross
17:15 - The passion for racing and competing
18:11 - Compete against the best in the world
19:01 - Do your best and reflect on it
23:59 - Work on the things you don’t know
25:25 - The racing formula to get fast
27:21 - The Go 4 It Racing School
34:48 - You don’t create champions by lying to them
...and so much more.
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Follow Michael Pettiford on Instagram and you can
If you are in the Colorado area and interested in learning how to drive visit https://www.go4itservices.com
Chris and Sinclair take you on a special Q and A with Bernard Lyght. This guy has done it all. We call him “Mr. Bucket List”. He was a cheerleader, stunt man, Spiderman for Marvel Universe Live, and the list goes on and on. This is a story you don’t want to miss.
In this inspiring interview bernard shares how got into motorsport with no background :
6:00 - The neighborhood backflip challenge
10:05 - How he became Spiderman
11:57 - “I can do that… it’s not out of my reach”
15:17 - Monster Jam University
18:07 - Experience the first training truck
22:04 - A good landing can be a rough landing
23:52 - Give yourself a regular routine, everyday
25:32 - The best part of Monster jam. The fans.
27:30 - A child’s black history report about me
29:02 - “I just want to inspire kids to see dreams can come true
29:39 - The first couple of steps is the hardest
39:47 - Anything is possible
...and much more.
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Follow Bernard Lyght on Instagram:@Bernard.Lyght
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If you believe you can’t accomplish your dreams in motorsports, Chris and Sinclair take you on a special Q and A with Bill Lester. You may be wondering, “Who is Bill Lester?” But I promise, you have seen him walking down the aisle of a grocery store with a big smile on a box of Honey Nut Cheerios (click here to see the image).
There was nothing special about him. Quite frankly, he did everything in reverse. He worked at Hewlett Packard and decided at the age of 40, “I’m done. I just want to be happy.” That’s when he decided to pursue his dreams even though he had no idea where to start.
Bill has accomplished so much -
1st African American to race in Nascar's Busch Series (now called Xfinity) Series
1st African American to participate in the Next Tail Cup
1st African American to win a Grand-Am race
1st African American for Truck Series (now called Grander Outdoor)
In this interview, Bill shares how to defy all odds, even if you start late:
4:49 - I thought it was crazy to drive in a circle, on an oval, at 200mphs
6:08 - The decision to go pro in Nascar.
7:00 - The power of a support system when pursuing your dreams
9:10 - Your calling, gift, and the truth will set you free.
11:45 - Most people are afraid to step out of their comfort zone, especially at 40
12:13 - There are no guarantees, you have to believe.
12:32 - 4 black drivers in the last 60 years
13:23 - Why they don’t want to level the playing field
17:26 - Well, Black Lives Matter too…
22:45 - The importance of always building relationships
23:35 - The top 3 key things in this business: Politics, Business, and then Sports
35:38 - Live Your Dream
...and so much more.
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Click this link to grab a copy of Bill Lester’s new book “Winning in Reverse: Defying the Odds and Achieving Dreams—The Bill Lester Story” on Amazon available for Pre-order now.
You can learn more about Bill Lester here
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The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.