SpeedFreaks: Biggest Motorsports Show On The Planet

Prancing Ponies Founder & CEO Chanterria McGilbra might have the most important job in American motorsports. Her Prancing Ponies organization targets the self-esteem of young women who need to know what's possible for a woman in today's world. Many young women don't know they can be successful in activities that may not be upper most in their minds. Prancing Ponies introduces young women to the international possibilities of motor racing and how they can become a part of that world. Listen...

Guests: NHRA Norwalk Funny Car Winner Jack Beckman, NASCAR on FOX Pit Reporter Chris Neville, ARCA & NASCAR Winner Harrison Burton, Musician/Bassist for Mr. Big Billy Sheehan

NASCAR on FOX Pit Reporter Chris Neville dismissed Statt Mann's concern over the prominence of alcohol in motor racing's victory lanes. Chris was ready to talk about a great race Sunday afternoon at Sonoma Raceway. He also threw water on an old NASCAR myth that road course ringers were needed to bring success to turning right in NASCAR, something that is only done twice a year. Listen...

NHRA Norwalk Funny Car Winner Jack Beckman always adds something to The Freak Nation when he visits. Our 17th anniversary show on Sunday night was no different. He won in Norwalk to continue a great season. But the final run Sunday afternoon ended with an explosion and fire. Jack was able to laugh about it but his crew was waiting for pizza and working well into the night to get ready for a test session Monday morning. Beckman takes us to a Funny Car win and more. Listen...

ARCA & NASCAR Winner Harrison Burton sounds more "together" than any youngster ever in racing. At 16 he sounds more mature than many more than twice his age. Burton is the son of NASCAR veteran Jeff Burton and nephew of Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton. Harrison had much to say about his racing family and racing in general. You'll love to make room on your favorite driver's list when you year this young man talk. Listen...

Musician/Bassist for Mr. Big Billy Sheehan is one of the best rock bass players in the world. Don't take our word for it. He's won the Guitar Player magazine readers' poll five times for his "lead bass" playing style. So when he talks about playing for his fans, playing for free, touring or recording new music you have to listen. His latest studio effort with the band Mr. Big will be out this summer. He like the new music but he loves the old stuff that Mr. Big fans call for at ever concert. Listen...

NASCAR Michigan Cup Winner Kyle Larson is back atop the Cup Series points after his second win of the year Sunday. His win in Michigan was solid, some might say dominate on Fathers Day. His son spent most of the post race activities with Kyle and showed his enthusiasm with a thumbs up sign for the photographers. But some of the competitors that Larson beat were less than enthusiastic about the win especially the late race Yellow Flags that might have given Larson an unfair advantage. Listen...

NHRA Bristol Top Fuel Winner Clay Millican is a longtime Friend of The Freaks. But his visit Sunday night was after his first NHRA Top Fuel win after six championships in the IHRA. Millican broke some of the lifetime achievement records in the IHRA but his win Sunday in Bristol was well received by many. It's Fathers Day, though, that made Millican very emotional Sunday night. Listen...

The Fate of The Furious Actor Scott Eastwood joined the high dollar franchise with another box office blockbuster. But while the previous films were loaded with car chases and incredible stunts, this edition of the series has a serious storyline that challenges what we knew about some of the series long characters, especially Vin Diesel's character Dom. Listen...

Guests: NASCAR Michigan Cup Winner Kyle Larson, The Fate of The Furious Actor Scott Eastwood, NHRA Bristol Top Fuel Winner Clay Millican