On the Road

BBQ Hall of Fame Pitmaster and TV personality Lee Ann Whippen joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Lee Ann shares excitement for NASCAR Championship Weekend and the fan experience at the track including Pit Boss grills and El Bandido Yankee Tequila. Lee Ann gets in on some of the best food in the […]

Award-winning racing reporter and Fox NASCAR star Bob Pockrass joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear Bob share thoughts on excitement in Phoenix as well as on Ross Chastain’s history-making move at Martinsville and what it means for racing moving forward. Listen as Bob looks back on the season and reflects on history being made […]

Driver of the number 7 Brandt Chevrolet for Jr. Motorsports, Justin Allgaier joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Justin shares excitement for being a part of the Championship 4 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series this weekend. Listen as Justin shares Illinois roots and pride to be a part of the great Brandt team […]

Senior Manager of Domestic Operations for Project Hope, Harley Jones joins Vince Davis and Dane Neal on Preparedness Matters. Hear as Harley shares the history and vision of the organization and how Project Hope took on and overcame challenges during the pandemic, emerging stronger and more impactful. Listen as Harley also shares the Project Hope […]

World Champion Pitmaster of Heavy Smoke BBQ, Chris Schafer joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Chris talks about making BBQ History recently by winning “The Jack” and the excitement to be in Yorkville Illinois to help headline Saluting With Smoke. Saluting With Smoke, presented by Sean Young and Mission Zero Hundred Hours, is […]

Managing Director of Event Experience for NASCAR Michael Verlatti joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Michael shares his journey in racing and anticipation for the upcoming Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway. Listen as Michael talks about innovative ways NASCAR is elevating the fan experience at iconic tracks and destinations across America and bringing […]

Leading voice of tech and lifestyle, Jennifer Jolly joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Jenn shares the latest gadgets and apps that will help kids get better and less distracted sleep with the VTech V-Hush Sleep Training Soother. Listen as Jenn gives kids a closer look at the world with their first microscope […]

President of Phoenix Raceway Julie Giese joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Julie shares excitement around this year’s playoffs with the Championship Weekend happening at her track. Listen as Julie talks about leading the way with the history making Chicago Street Race for NASCAR coming to the Lakefront July of 2023. The race […]

Marketing and Creative Director for Barrio Queen, Andrew Patti joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Andrew shares the vision and flavors of these beloved restaurants in Arizona. Just a road trip away, Barrio Queen has seven locations in the valley that is the seasonal home for Chicago’s baseball teams, national events like The […]

Dustin “The Hanyak” Jacoby joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio.  Hear at the UFC Light Heavyweight Contender talks about training for the next fight coming up against Khalil Rountree. Listen as Dustin shares gratitude for fans and success on this streak towards the top 10 and ultimately the title. Dustin shares pre fight and training […]