World Champion driver for Kalitta Racing, Shawn Langdon joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio to share excitement around his victory in the 1000th Top Fuel race for the NHRA. Hear as Shawn breaks down the race and how the legendary Big Daddy Don Garlits got in on the celebration as history was made. Shawn also fills us in on leading the way so far this season and looking to add to the wins in Chicago during the 25th anniversary weekend at the Route 66 Nationals! For more information on tickets, the teams and all the stars of drag racing taking to the track go to www.nhra.com

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

World Champion BBQ Pitmaster and man behind Blues Hog BBQ, Tim Scheer joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Tim shares the excitement around the Blues Hog Stay Saucey Chevrolet being on track and on national TV with the CW and NASCAR for the Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 in TX. Listen as Tim tells us how the deal with Jr. Motorsports took shape and all the action happening at the track. NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Larson was behind the wheel and the Blues Hog BBQ Sauce was flowing in Victory Lane as taste buds took the checkered flag! For more information on all the award-winning flavors of the sauces, rubs, meats and more head to www.blueshog.com

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 elbandidoyankee.com

Reef Relief Program Manager, Alicia Manfroy joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear how Alicia became inspired by the Keys and made her way from the Bay area to Florida for her career. Listen as Alicia shares the situation near Key West and the Barrier Reef with needs and the support work of Reef Relief. Alicia fills us in on the important work of Reef Relief in the community and the educational outreach that is essential to the area. Alicia shares the recent Key West visit by El Bandido Yankee Tequila co-founder Chris Chelios and the jersey to support Reef Relief efforts going on. For more information on Alicia and the team plus all the important work happening, check out https://www.reefrelief.org/

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

Victor Tenorio of Fat Rosies joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio to share excitement around the celebrations at all 7 Chicagoland locations. Listen as Victor goes over the menu hilights and ways guests will be enjoying the food and drinks at Fat Rosies. Each location will feature Mariachi Bands and music with drink specials including great cocktails, margaritas and shots featuring El Bandido Yankee Tequila. Victor fills us in on big and breaking news with new Fat Rosies locations happening in Oak Brook soon and beyond Illinois in the near future! For more information on all the holiday happenings at Fat Rosies locations go to https://www.fatrosies.com/

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

Barrio Queen creative Director, Andrew Patti joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Andrew sets the stage for Cinco de Mayo celebrations happening at all the Barrio Queen locations. Listen as Andrew shares favorites on the menu, like the acclaimed table side guacamole and beloved dishes including signature tacos, enchiladas and special selections like the Molcajete Mixed Grill and award winning warm Churros. Great cocktails are always available at Barrio Queen with many featuring the ultra smooth and all natural El Bandido Yankee Tequila. Andrew fills us in on all the action happening around the holiday weekend with activations and entertainment at each location and always family fun and value on the menu! For more information on food and festivities at each location, plus drink specials including El Bandido Yankee Tequila margaritas and more, go to https://www.barrioqueen.com

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

IndyCar driver Sting Ray Robb joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Sting Ray Robb shares excitement for the upcoming race at Long Beach and history behind the series there. Listen as Sting Ray Robb talks about his journey in racing, growing up in Idaho, his strong connection to his faith and a career heading in the right direction. He fills us in on the upcoming Indy 500 and what makes it amazing for drivers and a must do for hundreds of thousands of fans in person and millions on TV. For more information on Sting Ray Robb and to keep up with him and the race team go to https://www.stingrayrobb.com/ . Stay tuned to WGN Radio, the original radio voice of the Indy 500, for the broadcast of the 109th running of the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” and the pre-race show hosted by Dane Neal.

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

Clare Clarke from Visit Indy joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Clare shares all the excitement in store and in Indy for fans and families during the Big 10 tournament through March Madness and beyond! From great restaurants, hotels, museums and more, Indianapolis is an amazing host city for weekend getaways or world class events. For more information on all things Indianapolis and everything happening go to www.visitindy.com

Always WIN with the Undefeated Flavor of El Bandido Yankee Tequila, the Official Tequila of GameDay! 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 to preview his race today, share about his season so far, and of course they talk El Bandido Yankee!

Matt Slosek,  Vice President and GM of El Bandido Yankee, joins Dean to talk about joining the El Bandido team and his experience he brings to the brand.

Alex Bowman, NASCAR Driver, joins Dane to discuss his start to the season, defending his Chicago Street Race title and more!

Antron Brown, NHRA Drag Race Driver, joins Dane to talk about his start to the 2025 NHRA season.

Maria Bashmakov, Do312 Content Manager + Regional Content Lead, joins Dane to talk about how to celebrate 312 day! For more information visit do312.com.

Father Pat McGrath, Pastor at Old St. Patrick’s Church, joins Dane to share what the church is doing to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

Meathead joins the show to share grilling tips and to talk about his book, “The Meathead Method: A BBQ Hall of Famer’s Secrets and Science on BBQ, Grilling, and Outdoor Cooking with 114 Recipes” which comes out in May. For more information visit amazingribs.com.

Latasha Causey, President of NASCAR’s Phoenix Raceway, joins Dane to talk about today’s Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway, and how racing has grown in Arizona.

Ray Evernham, NASCAR Hall of Famer, former team owner and crew chief, joins the show to talk about his career and his book “Trophies and Scars”.

Alex Damron, Chief Marketing Officer for INDYCAR, and Vice President Corporate Communications at Penske Entertainment Corp., joins Dane to talk about the upcoming INDYCAR events and talks about INDYCAR driver Josef Newgarden sharing his workout routine at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival.