Inside Florida Racing

Show #62 - Oct. 21, 2008

Travis Kittleson prepares for Nationwide Series race in Memphis and talks about his drive to succeed in NASCAR. Shan Smith, on a recent roll in Florida dirt late models, shares his excitement finally getting a win at the "Clay by the Bay". ASA drivers Stephen Nasse, David O'dell and Patrick Staropoli review the past weekend's event at Charlotte County. Reverend Larry Miller was the Faster Pastor at Ocala on Friday, his first time racing. Marty Little previews the upcoming Marion Edwards Memorial, a famous Florida race being brought back to life at Orlando Speedworld on October 24.

Short Track Racing: Inside the Issues Part Two

Mike Cope, racing star and owner of Bronson Motor Speedway, talks about his track being for sale or lease, and gives his views on the state of racing. Mike Peters, owner of Ocala Speedway, amplifies on recent discussions about purse money, promotion and other issues important to racers, fans and other owners. Rusty Marcus, General Manager of Orlando Speedworld for the last several years, details the difficulties of race track operations.

PLUS: Two racers join IFR for bried interviews. One very young racer winning races at New Hendry County (Christian Augsburger) and one retired legend of the world of Modified racing (Leo Cleary). Carol Wicks updates fans on the Modified Reunion coming to New Smyrna Feb. 13, 2009. Real Racin' USA is the only way to get "Inside Florida Racing".

BJ Cavin gives fans the rundown of the big Friday races at Ocala with Sprints and Late Models.CeCe Brooks visited Don Nerone's Crash-a-Rama at East Bay. Roger Crouse celebrates Modified win at North Florida and is named Pandora Jewelers Driver of the Month. Terry Leiter talks about DeSoto Speedway experiences as a car owner and Dewayne Kelley shares his thought on race track operations. Much talk about promotion advertising and much more news.

Show #59 - Sept. 29, 2008

Jerry Binner and legend Ron Bouchard talk about the 2nd Annual Modified Reunion coming to New Smyrna Speedway. Dirt LM star Josh Peacock talks about his big win at East Bay in the UDLMCS. Promoter Ken Kinney makes some big announcements about the United Dirt Late Models. Racers Steve Darvalics (Trucks) and Brian Blum (ASA Late Models) had great weekends, and share their success. John Sarppraicone (Owner DeSoto Super Speedway) talked about the economic disaster last April. He was righ on the mark, we hear his comments and open up discussions about the future of racing in Florida. Right now it is not pretty. We want you (Yes You!) to listen and let us know what you think. Your voice is very important.

Show #57 - Sept. 22, 2008

Drivers on the show tonight are: Anthony Campi (recent winner in Super Late Models at DeSoto Speedway) - Troy Thiem ( stock car racer at DeSoto, Drag Racer at Bradenton, champion at both) - Jeff Thurman (truck racer at Charlotte) explains why he doesn't race these days. Hint:the economy and cost of racing.

Also: Jackie Nosbisch coming off his best run of the season in UDLMCS tour, preparing for East Bay race on the 27th. - Andy Lassara shares his ideas on driver promotions and sponsorship.

Show #56 - Sept 15, 2008

Butch Pierce, Competition Director for New Smyrna Speedway, makes his first appearance on IFR to discuss the future at Florida's fastest half-mile. Rick Bristol updates fans on the 2008 Charity Truckers 200, and David Rogers receives the Pandora Jewlers Driver of the Month Award for August.

Tyler Ivey and Rob Kohler review Tylers big win in the United Dirt Late Models at Golden Isles.

In the second hour young drivers Amanda Furgeson (Sprints), Casey Caudill (Late Models), Andy Lassara (Champ Cars) are interviewed. Dave Brown closes out the show with a preview of race #7 of the Brown Motorsports Spectacular.

Show #55 - Sept. 8, 2008

United Dirt Late Models promoter Ken Kinney and winner from the UDLMCS event at North Florida, Mark Whitener, open the show.

Back into action after a two-week hiatus, IFR introduces Joe Lewandoski to Florida drivers and fans. Joe recently took over the job of Marketing Director for New Smyrna Speedway.

B.J. McLeod and Jeremy Colangelo, two super late model stars who race at New Smyrna are also featured.

Gary LaPlant opens our sprint segment with comments about his role in starting up the Checkered Flag Sprint Series and recent posts on forums regarding the TBARA.

Bryn Gohn won the Saturday show at Volusia with sprint racing weekend put together by Ocala & Volusia. Ocala Speedway owner Mike Peters and Gihn are in the spotlight in the last segment.

Show #54 - August 18, 2008

A review of the "Battle on the Blacktop" at Charlotte, the Brown Motorsports Spectacular, with guests Mike Bresnahan, Danny Foster, Bobby Orr, Wayne Jefferson, Brittini Huntington and promoter Bobby Diehl. Clips from fans and drivers and news from around the state.

Show #54 - August 11, 2008

Guests include Citrus County Speedway promoter Don Cretty, Lee Faulk on his highly successful driver development program in North Carolina and young Miami driver Drew Brannon on his first trip to Bristol in ASA Late Models.

Ronnie Sims is returning to Fastrucks as the series is being revived. Ronnie tlaks about his departure from Auburndale as Race Director and his new role as Operations Director at Charlotte.

On the dirt Shan Smith looks back with great humor at his misadventure at Waycross Speedway in the United Dirt Late Models on Saturday night. Then Dusty Cone revels in the big win at Waycross and the fact that he loves the track many drivers find too tough to tame.

Ken Kinney talks about the upcoming "Battle on the Blacktop" at Charlotte County August 19.

Phil Harp on the Champ Kart race Memorial race coming to DeSoto next weekend.

As always news you won't find anywhere else.

Show #53 - August 4, 2008

An awesome motor sports show with a recap of the closing of USA International Speedway and coverage of its last race. Live on the show are David Rogers, winner of Sunbelt race and Keith Lilley, winner in the FASCAR trucks, the last winners ever on the 3/4 track. Also Wayne Anderson, Joe Winchell, Tim Russell, B.J. McLeod, Jay Middleton and more plus fans comments.

Terry Roberts breaks the news on his leaving New Smyrna Speedway after 8 years as the General Manager.

In the second hour, Mike Peters of Ocala Speedway and Tonya Moschell of Volusia Speedway Park discuss the sprint car racing the two tracks are working together to promote.

....and much more news f