The Short Track Shakedown

Longtime Pensacola radio personality Marty White stops by to share his journey behind the mic. He recalls his beginnings announcing Tate High School football games, his continuation in radio while serving in the U.S. Air Force, and his return to the Gulf Coast with stints at local stations before becoming a beloved co‑host on WXBM’s “Marty and Linda” morning show.

From there, Marty jumps into how a media race at 5 Flags Speedway sparked his own racing adventures. Finally, he reflects on life after radio, his retirement, and what comes next.

Rodney Wing, owner of Whynot Motorsports Park, joins the show to talk about the origins of the track, the history of the Street Stock Nationals, and what it’s like being a promoter. He shares stories from over the years, the challenges of running a track, and his thoughts on how the sport has changed. We also get a sneak peek on what to expect at the 2025 Street Stock Nationals

In this powerful follow-up, Kevin Mitchell opens up about the highs and heartbreaks of grassroots racing—flipping cars, rebuilding from scratch, and learning hard lessons along the way. He shares stories of wild wrecks, fierce competition, and his shift from driver to mentor. From dirt to asphalt, faith to family, and a surprise go-kart for his son—this episode is raw, real, and full of heart. 🏁

In this episode of The Short Track Shakedown, we sit down with local legend Kevin Mitchell to dive into his deep-rooted racing heritage and decades of experience behind the wheel. From go-karts to pure stocks and street stocks, Kevin shares stories of family legacy, clever race car builds, memorable wins, and hard-learned lessons in the tech shed. It’s a raw, honest, and often hilarious look into Gulf Coast short track racing — full of passion, ingenuity, and heart. Don’t miss this one!

Part 2 of the Cameron Goldsworthy Story!

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Mr. Hoosier himself stops by the studio for episode # 25! Cameron shares how he go his start in motorsports, the event that almost killed him involving a tire that came off of a racecar, as well as his current endeavors in racing.

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Sean Goodwin joins the show to share his history with local racing and his many hilarious stories!

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Steve Stokes, co-host of the "In The Groove" podcast, half a century veteran of 5 Flags Speedway, spending that time on both sides of the flag stand, and former General Manager of Southern Raceway joins Josh and Jake to tell his long history with local racing in the Florida Panhandle. There are not many people that have put more into local racing than Steve!

The McKenzie Missile is in the house! One of our most requested guests, Shep Lucas, joins Jake and Josh to tell his story of racing all over south Alabama and northwest Florida throughout the 90s and 2000s.

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The long awaited part 2 of the Donnie Brusso story!

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