Dane Neal

Multi series Champion, Snowball Derby winner, and the all-time winningest driver in SRL history, Derek Thorn joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Derek shares excitement for the action coming up at Kevin Harvick’s Kern County Raceway with El Bandido Yankee Tequila being the official tequila of the Speedway throughout the season. Derek talks about appreciation for the support of Eric Lanz and Jim Bob Morris and all the fans that follow their favorite Tequila. Listen as Derek fills us in on the star power and appeal of the new ZMax CARS Tour West, Fueled by El Bandido Yankee and the racing legends behind the series and brand. NASCAR stars Kevin Harvick, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton and Justin Marks are in on the new racing series, and it’s all “fueled” by El Bandido Yankee Tequila. Derek hopes to be in Victory Lane once again to “Break Out the Bandido” at Kern County Raceway!

Always WIN with the Undefeated Flavor of El Bandido Yankee the Official Tequila of Raceday! For events, recipes and points of purchase go to www.elbandidoyankee.com

IndyCar superstar Scott Dixon joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio leading up to the season kickoff in St. Petersburg. Hear as Scott shares thoughts on 56 wins over 23 years with the last 20 being consecutive starts. The iron man of IndyCar talks strength of the series and new markets making their way into the season schedule. Scott shares important ways the sport is growing and his support for the “Women in Motorsports” program with Chip Ganassi Racing and the “Grow up Great” program with PNC Bank, putting him in the classroom with kids and that next generation of fans and fellow racers! Stay tuned to WGN Radio as the original voice of the Indy 500 gears up towards the 108th running in May.

This race weekend, make it Tequila at the Track with El Bandido Yankee, the Official Tequila of Raceday! For events, recipes and places for purchase go to www.elbandidoyankee.com 

Flyin Ryan Oehler, rider of the El Bandido Yankee Pro Stock Motorcycle for NHRA joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Ryan calls in live from Gainesville and the Gator Nationals to kick off the 2024 NHRA season. Hear as Ryan shares the excitement around the event’s huge crowd and fans getting in on all the fun with El Bandido Yankee. Ryan fills us in on the new bike and positive testing heading into this season. Ryan talks about the Tampa Bay Race Rentals collaboration with El Bandido Yankee and how more fans from all over are getting a chance to take to the track in the custom cars. Stay tuned to FS1 for all the NHRA racing this year and for the latest with the Official Tequila of Raceday, go to www.elbandidoyankee.com

This race weekend make it #TequilaAtTheTrack with El Bandido Yankee, the Official Tequila of Raceday! For events, recipes and locations go to www.elbandidoyankee.com

President of Phoenix Raceway Latasha Causey joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Latasha shares thoughts on International Women’s Day and what it means to her and other women in motorsports. Listen as Latasha talks about the business of running a successful track in NASCAR while being a role model in racing for girls growing up. Latasha fills us in on a full race weekend coming up with ARCA Menards series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and Cup Series action on the track all weekend. Lots of fun for race fans with the new “Viva La Fiesta” activation and theme zone, along with new partnerships with local breweries and of course the fan favorite El Bandido Yankee Cantina. Phoenix Raceway has some of the best sightlines and infield activities in all of motorsports and the garage access to the drivers and teams is second to none. For more information on all the action and to get in on those tickets that are moving fast, go to https://www.phoenixraceway.com/

This race weekend make it #TequilaAtTheTrack with El Bandido Yankee, the Official Tequila of Raceday and of Phoenix Raceway! For events, recipes and locations go to www.elbandidoyankee.com

NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Ryan Blaney joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Ryan shares excitement around his visit to Chicago where he got an opportunity to spend time with CPS students in Garfield Park and talk about racing and inspiration for the next generation of fans and future careers in motorsports. Listen as Ryan talks about how life has been after winning the Cup Series Championship, for his fans, family and Team Penske. Ryan fills us in on his times in Chicago, highlights with Cubs and Wrigley and looking forward to being back for great food and getting a win this summer in the Chicago Street Race!

This race weekend, make it Tequila at the Track with El Bandido Yankee, the Official Tequila of Raceday! For events, recipes, locations and more go to www.elbandidoyankee.com 

NHL Hall of Famer and El Bandido Yankee Tequila co-founder Chris Chelios, called into the live WGN Radio remote at The Barn Hockey Bar. Hear as hosts Joe Brand and Kevin Powell broadcast live from the bar, talking about the Blackhawks legend when he calls in with a special message for all the fans at the jam-packed party. Chris thanks his fans who came out to celebrate his #7 Blackhawks jersey being raised to the roof this weekend and tells fans to “Break Out the Bandido” with a shot of Tequila, on him! Hear as it all happened live on WGN Radio at the Barn Hockey Bar before the historic ceremony at the United Center.

Always win with the Undefeated Flavor of El Bandido Yankee, the Official Tequila of GameDay!…and for events, recipes, locations and more go to www.elbandidoyankee.com

El Bandido Yankee tequila co-founder and NHL Hall of Famer Chris Chelios joins John Williams on WGN Radio. Hear as John and Chris talk about the upcoming career honor of his Blackhawks #7 Jersey being retired and the big celebration happening with El Bandido Yankee at the Barn Hockey Bar including a WGN Radio live remote with Joe Brand and Kevin Powell!

NASCAR Cup Series star and 2024 Daytona 500 Champion William Byron joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as William shares the whirlwind that has taken him from Victory Lane at Daytona to Times Square in New York City overnight and the excitement around winning The Great American Race. Listen as William talks about his unique path to NASCAR greatness and how the way he got here helps to validate a path for new drivers, the next generation and even himself. William fills us in on his post race celebration with family and team and reflects on celebrations past. Hear as William shares importance of the great organization behind him at Hendrick Motorsports and special moments as he makes his own history within that legendary 24 race team and NASCAR.

This race weekend make it Tequila at the Track with El Bandido Yankee, The Official Tequila of Raceday! For events recipes, locations and more got to www.elbandidoyankee.com 

Big Game oddsmakers from around the world are working hard to predict everything that may happen Sunday. From the coin flip to who will win, to the final score and every possible statistic. One thing they ALL agree is on is the 100% chance that El Bandido Yankee will be called for “Necessary Smoothness” throughout the game…and that regardless of whether KC or San Francisco raises the trophy after the game…fans always WIN with the Undefeated Flavor of El Bandido Yankee, the Official Tequila of GameDay!

HEAR the call of the Big Game HERE!

100% Blue Weber Agave, Verified Additive FREE and Oxygenated for maximum smoothness El Bandido Yankee is #SoSmoothItsCriminal…For events, cocktails, recipes, locations and more from the Official Tequila of GameDay go to www.elbandidoyankee.com

Co-founder and CEO of Tailgreeter, Nick Akrap joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Nick shares the work behind the tailgate takeover happening all over Las Vegas. Nick fills us in on signature events happening across the city and the huge all-day tailgate and watch party taking place on Sunday at the Virgin Hotel. Food and spirits, including El Bandido Yankee tequila will be featured along with celebrities and important causes as Gridiron Greats will be supported on Sunday. For more information and to get in on all the Big Game action go to www.tailgreeter.com