On the Road

BBQ pitmaster, author, and television personality Ray Lampe A.K.A Dr. BBQ joins Dane Neal to give some BBQ tips for this holiday weekend!

Chairman and Executive Director of the American Legion Premier Boys Sate Christopher Benigno and Director of Contests and Awards Daniel Lisella of The American Legion join Dane Neal to highlight ways that they assist veterans and help mold the youth through fundraising and scholarships. Visit illinoisboysstate.org and www.alaigs.org to learn more.

Award-winning peacekeeper, community activist, and public speaker Cobe Williams joins Dane Neal to highlight Noah’s Arc Foundation, which helps provide opportunities for youth in under-invested communities. Check out his new book at www.interruptingviolence.com.

NASCAR racer Andre Castro joins Dane Neal to discuss the upcoming Chicago Street Race! Then, Andre and Dane are joined by Anthony Martin of the Urban Youth Racing School to highlight how this non-profit helps educate youth about the sport of racing.

‘A Bite of Mexico’ is a family-owned restaurant in Mokena, Illinois. Co-owner Rick Barba and co-owner/chef Ron Torres join Dane Neal in studio to highlight their establishment, which features a chef-driven take on classic food from various regions of Mexico and a vast selection of premium tequilas and craft cocktails. Visit abiteofmexico.com to learn more!

GM of Nashville Super Speedway, Matt Greci joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Matt shares excitement for race weekend and all the action happening with the 3 NASCAR Racing series on track. Listen as Matt talks about the unique connection in “Music City” with great artists and how fans can experience it all at Nashville Super Speedway. Matt fills us in on family friendly options for kids and great things to see and do all weekend! For more information on races, concert times, tickets and more go to https://www.nashvillesuperspeedway.com/

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

NASCAR Cup Series Driver Ty Gibbs joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Ty talks about his young career so far, already with multiple racing championships and Rookie of the Year awards. Listen as Ty shares thoughts on new tracks, challenges and expanding opportunities for fans of NASCAR. Ty gives input on this race in New Hampshire, the track and team success. With the Chicago Street Race coming up, Ty shares excitement to come back and race well along with looking forward to Chicago experiences during race weekend. For more information on all things Ty Gibbs and to check out the whole team go to https://www.joegibbsracing.com/ and for Chicago race weekend experiences, race times and tickets head to https://www.nascarchicago.com

Rising star in racing, Clay Curts joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Clay shares his journey in racing, childhood challenges and paying it forward to raise awareness for Clubfoot Solutions while getting wins on track. With so much success at his home track of Grundy County, Clay talks about the importance of local tracks to grow the next generation of drivers and build the future fans that will support them. Listen as Clay talks about favorite tracks he has raced and hopes for the future as his bright career continues. Clay’s connections also extend to our very own Chicago Blackhawks as he drives the 88 Blackhawks car owned by the Director of Ice Management (pictured). Clay fills us in on excitement for racing at the Milwaukee Mile and being part of El Bandido Yankee Racing for the weekend, joining Super Late Model legend Derek Thorn and Dirt Track Superstar Rico Abreu. Stay tuned for great things from Clay Curts and to follow him and the team for tracks, times, sponsors and more go to https://www.facebook.com/claycurtsracing?mibextid=ZbWKwL

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

Dirt track superstar Rico Abreu and El Bandido Yankee CFO Eric Lanz join Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Eric and Rico talk about the excitement of the big win at one of racing’s great venues, I-70 Speedway in Missouri. Listen as Rico talks about the perfect partnership and pulling it all together with multiple El Bandido Yankee activations happening at the track for fans. Eric shares the unique connection that Rico has with his fans and respect throughout motorsports for Rico Abreu, on and off the track. Rico fills us in on the season so far, with the win keeping him in the top 4 in the super competitive “High Limit Racing” series. Rico brings it all every race with his celebrity dog mascot “Gus” and one of the biggest and most supportive fan bases in racing as he and the team work towards a series championship this season!

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

Road America’s Communications Director John Ewert joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as John previews an incredible IndyCar series race weekend coming up for fans at the “National Park of Speed”. Listen as John shares the track history and why legendary drivers and the stars of today love to race and win at Road America. John fills us in on all the food, fun and upgraded facilities at the track for fans and the huge impact Road America and racing has on the local economy and statewide in Wisconsin. Beauty, serenity and SPEED, Road America in Elkhart Lake Wisconsin has it all. For more information on race times, tickets and events happening throughout 2024 go to https://www.roadamerica.com

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