REAL RACIN' USA

The new late model touring series coming to Florida’s paved race tracks in 2010 has already begun to create a buzz around the state. Which is what you would expect of a touring series created by Wayne Anderson along with his famous father Dick Anderson and well known racer and Florida businessman Alan Bruns. Two hours of interviews with Dick, Wayne and Alan inside the creation of this new late model series sure to turn some heads in 2010.

Show #88 June 29, 2009 NASCAR Nationwide series star Scott Legasse, a St Auguistine native, talked about his year and wants you all to help him with his charity work with Flagler College. It is a great cause and good guy is behind it, check it out.

Kevin Durden may be new to the ranks of dirt late model racers, but when the Powell Memorial fires off at Ocala Speedway this weekend, he won't be running for second.Kevin joins the IFR hosts for a preview of the United Dirt Late Model Challenge Series weekend ahead.

Spotter for his cousin David Reutimann, Shawn talks with Cece and Rob after David finally captured his first Sprint Cup win recently. The Reutimann story is a true rags to riches racing story.

In 1978, a young American driver traveled to Lemans, France, and pulled a huge upset, winning the Karting World Championship race. On that day he bested, among others, the future Formula One star Ayrton Senna. And, he is still the only American to have won the Karting World Championship. That driver was Lake Speed! Lake won six International Karting Federation championships in his early karting days. In 1980 after considering racing in other series such as Formula One, CART, and IMSA, and getting advice from current Lowe's Motor Speedway promoter, Humpy Wheeler, Speed chose to go NASCAR racing. According to Speed, "It was the highest mountain to climb."

East Bay co-owner Todd Hutto previews the Scott Thompson Memorial set gfor May 23. "Hopefully we will have about 30-35 cars or so in the pit area for the race", said Todd Hutto, one of the East Bay ownership. "It should be a great race", he stated, "Airgas has come on board with us, helping us this weekend , helping us do some special things for this special race."

No doubt one of the most successful touring series in Florida is the DeSoto Champ Karts, the creation of Phil Harp and helped immensely by Mike Portman and others. Phil tells the story.

Show #84 - May 11, 2009 A review of racing around the state, from the Top Gun Series at East Bay Raceway Park, to Ocala, the late model debacle at Columbia Motorsports Park, A visit with FASCAR and other news. In addition, the hosts of IFR explore drivers lack of self-promotion and lack of promoting their tracks. Clarence Smith, promoter of Putnam County Speedway, brings fans up to date on the Palatka, Fl. track. Late Model star Drew Brannon keeps winning wherever he shows up and joins CeCe, Rob and Jack to talk about this latest wins at Senoia Speedway and Watermelon Capital. Eric Filgueiras, a fifteen year old star of road course kart racing is featured on our Karting segment. Top ten reasons why drivers don't promoter themselves, submitted courtesy of Rex Hollinger. Other breaking news not heard or read anywhere else.

Live from East Bay Raceway Park, the Top Gun Sprints put on a whale of a show, called by Rick Anges and Bill Green.

Wayne Jefferson made some new fans this past weekend, putting on a thrilling show at Bronson Motor Speedway. Though not quite embracing his toughest track, he's starting to like it a little more

Smitty Smith, longtime tech man at Sunshine shares his views on the tech shed, and gives pointers for racers. Smith has been at it since 1970, so he has seen it all.

In one of the most memorable interviews on IFR, Tate Pierce details the events leading up to the "Grouch" Myers Memorial Modified race and how he managed to pull off the biggest win of his career. The 35 year old race car driver got home at 3 Am, got up at 7 Am to teach is son's Sunday School class.

Larry started in announcing at the Largo Lions Club Speedway in the 1950s. He has been working in that capacity ever since. Over 20 years at Sunshine Speedway, beginning in 1960. Worked with Dan Jones, Leo Musgrave and Gordon Solie. He has been at Citrus County Speedway for over 20 years currently.

Johanna Long, late model driver from Pensacola, won the first Blizzard race at Five Flags for 2009. The field of 28 cars included some of the very best Super Late Model racers in the south.

Another driver who survived a bad accident is Kevin Mills. A very emotional Mills describes the terrible accident at Ocala and his recovery.

Patrick Sheltra, fresh off his big ARCA win after sustaining a horrible crash at Daytona, talks about his positive attitude and the successful outing at Salem.

The former promoter of Orlando Speedworld gives his insight into what would turn Orlando Speedworld into one of Florida's top tracks. He also tells other promoters what is holding back Florida racing from being bigger and more successful than it is.

A very in depth interview with the "Professor" Ivedent Lloyd, arguably the top dirt late model racer in Florida today. Fresh off a win after the longest drought of his racing career Ivedent touches on many topics in this interview with Joe Dirt and Billy the Kid.

Chad Kemenah breaks the news about losing his longtime sprint car ride in the WoO, in his first interview after the fact of losing his job.

Joe Ruttman has seen a lot racing in his day. He made his first Winston Cup start in 1963, at the age of 18, his last Winston Cup Start in 2004, a period spanning FIVE decades! In 225 career Winston Cup starts, he finished in the top ten 60 times, or approx. 1 in every 4 starts, and accumulated 19 top five finishes. Joe has won 13 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Races and was also the 1980 USAC Stock Car Champion .His brother won the 1952 Indianapolis 500, and still is the youngest winner on record at 22 years, 80 days. As a young adult, he drove for "Bug" Go-Karts, winning karting events throughout the Southwest.

Racers Steve Francis (Lucas Oil & WoO Late Models) and Tyler Ivey (Dirt Late Models), Swainsboro Speedway owner Paul Purvis and announcer Rick Eshelman are guests.

Promoter Tony Parker and modified ace Wayne Jefferson discuss the $3000 to win Modified race coming to Bronson Motor Speedway on April 25. Parker just took over the track a few weeks ago and is already making good things happen.

March 19, 2009 LIVE FROM EAST BAY RACEWAY PARK A great lineup of racers from around Florida for this show. Currently the state's top sprint car driver is Gene Lasker. Lasker talks about his beginnings at East Bay in the Street Stock, the move to sprints in 199, and the success that has followed one of Florida's most entertaining drivers. Sprint car promoter Don Rehm, currently promoting the Top Gun Sprint Car Series (dirt) and the Checkered Flag Sprint Car Series (asphalt),sits in with Gene and the two compare notes on the current sprint car scene. Promoter Bobby Diehl (Charlotte County Motorsports Park) talks about the reasons behind the success he is having as a track owner and other current racing topics. ASA Late Model Series drivers Jeremy Gerstner and Ross Chastain share the stage with Sean Bass, an asphalt late model driver who has recently started racing on the dirt at East Bay. Jeff Mathews is dedicating this year to try and win both the late model and modified championships at East Bay. He is presented with the Hilderbrand Jewelers Driver of the Month award for February, presented of course by the Real Racin USA Monday night show, "Inside Florida Racing". He was joined at the microphone with East Bay Raceway park co-owner Todd Hutto. Susan and Rick Auriemma, promoters of the FAST Mini Cup Series introduce one of their new drivers, Bobby Rogers, a spry 60 year old who now has time ( and energy) to go tackle the short tracks. The duo also announce their addition of Bronson Motor Speedway to their 2009 schedule. Debi Garcia, owner of Ambassador Racing, talks about the karting and quarter midget programs in Florida and upcoming events. Also on the agenda tonight was a discussion of the Ric Flair as Honorary Race Director debate and other current events. The two hour show was hosted by Rick Anges, Jack Smith and Bill Green. The Real Racin' USA Live show is at East Bay the third Thursday of each month. Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available. For more information call 941-228-8359 or 941-920-3370 or 941-518-2234.

Trackside Tonite host Randy Dye can't believe NASCAR is stooping so low. What do you think about Ric Flair and his being named Honorary Race Director for the All Star Race?

The youngster from Miami, now teamed up with the short track legend Butch Miller, dominated at Charlotte County Motorsports Park in the ASA Late Model Southern Division opening race.

V8 Stock Car Series champion and former owner of USA International Speedway, Tony Amico is having the time of his life racing on the road courses around the country. He explains why the series is growing in popularity among circle track racers and how to get started. Rob Elting and Tony reminisce about the old days at Sunshine Speedway.

One of the biggest stars to ever appear on IFR: IndyCar racer Ryan Hunter-Reay, driver for the Rahal Letterman race team, started right here in Florida in go karting. He talks about how he made it, 2008 success and what he hopes to achieve this year. An enlightening interview for young racers, or anyone who is still trying to achieve goals in the sport of racing.

Rick Sirmans is a race car driver well known from his Sunshine Speedway days and one the best ever in the mini stocks. Rick is preparing to return to Mini Stock racing at the Modified Mini Stock 100 at Citrus County on April 11. He talks about the coming race, his many past achievements, his wife Kim and other topics with the IFR hosts.

General Manager of Volusia Speedway Park Tonya Moschell talks about the 2009 racing season at the Florida half-mile speedway. The energetic style of Moschell is catching on more every day in Florida's dirt scene.

Sammy Swindell, Bartlett, Tennessee is a three time World of Outlaws champion, winning the title in 1981, 1982, and 1997, with hundreds of A-main victories to his credit. He also competed in the CART series in 1985 and 1986 and failed to qualify for the 1987 Indianapolis 500 in a March-Pontiac. Swindell also competed in a full season of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 1995, finishing 12th in points with 1 pole and 5 top-tens in the series' inaugural season. He also counts 10 Busch Series and 2 Winston Cup starts among his NASCAR accomplishments. Swindell still competes in the World of Outlaws. He competed in the rival National Sprint Tour for the 2006 season, winning three events. Swindell racing in the World of Outlaws In his career he has had over 267 WoO feature wins. 2007 was be his 35th consecutive year as a race car driver, racing beside his 18 year old son Kevin. He's a five-time winner of the prestigious Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, the only driver to win it more than two times.

NASCAR icon Morgan Shepherd is a very special guest joining Trackside Tonite for this show. Morgan has been a NASCAR Nextel Cup driver since 1977. He has also raced in the Busch, and Craftsman Truck Series. He is a born again Christian who serves as a lay minister to the racing community. Shepherd became the second-oldest race winner (after Harry Gant) in 1993, when he won the spring race at Atlanta at the age of 51 years, 4 months, and 27 days. This interview was one of the most memorable of host Randy Dye's 12 year radio career.

Jim Curry, promoter of the Modified Mini Stock 100 at Citrus County Speedway on April 11. All the details on the biggest mini stock race of 2009, for racers by racers.

David Rogers still has it, as evidenced by his convincing win in the Pete Orr Memorial 100. He talks with hosts Randy Dye and Billy Ausburn about winning the Championship in World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway.

Chad Pierce talked with Rob and Jack and guest host Carol Wicks about winning the Pete Orr Sportsmanship Award, and what it means to him.

Promoter Ken Kinney discusses the coming second year for his United Dirt Late Model Challenge Series, Hendry County Motorsports Park and some of his ideas about the racing industry in Florida.

Paul Grenewicz - Figure 8 veteran headed to the big Florida Figure 8 Championship on 12-15 Feb

Tony Parker - New owner of Bronson Motor Speedway... in his first interview since taking over the track previously owned by Mike Cope.

Jimmy Sims has been president of the Florida Karting Association since 1989. THe FKA is the largest karting group in Florida, and recently opened their 2009 season at Jasper, Fl. Sims talked about the groups history and mor

Over 25 years of Figure 8 racing experience from Islip to Indy to Florida, Rodney is one of the most entertaining showman of figure 8 racing.

Figure 8 requires something a little special. John has IT!

Live from Ocala Speedway, Joe and Billy rock-n-roll through an hour and a half of nonstop action. Kenny Wallace, Steve Arpin, Tim Schaffer, Craig "The crowd pleaser" Dolansky, UMP Dirt Car President Sam Driggers, youngster David Gravil, Ocala co-owner Angie Clifton, announcer BJ Cavin and Mike Peter's mentor at Ocala Harvey Fink. WOW! That's right we missed one, Jeff Mathews, the racer the other guys are watching this weekend at Ocala as the track prepares for the first winternational All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint show and UMP Dirt Car Modified sat the central Florida speedway.

Sam Rodriguez is no stranger to "diversity programs". The legendary sprint car driver helped his grandson Aric Amirola get all the way to the top rung of NASCAR. Sam owns a Kart racing track and helps develop talent and creates drivers for all forms of motorsports.

On the eve of the momentous inauguration of Barrack Obama and Martin Luther King Jr Holiday, IFR broaches a topic not talked about much on racing shows. Why so few African-American fans and drivers in short track racing? Irvin Canady, founder of African Americans in Motorsports (www.aaim1.com ) has a lifelong passion for racing, and works with others to inspire others to get involved with motorsports. This is a must listen interview for all promoters at any level of this sport.

Eddie VanMeter, known to many Florida fans for his late model racing, is known in the north and mid-west for his Figure 8 exploits. Eddie will be competing in the huge Figure 8 show at Auburndale Speedway on Feb 12-15. For more on this event: www.karnac.com

The big story unfolds on Real Racin USA of the joining of forces with Patrick Sheltra and Shannon Babb. The two share the spotlight on Dirt World with Joe Dirt and Billy the Kid. Dirt Late Model ace Shannon Babb has turned his focus to owning and operating his own team in 2009. The 34-year-old Moweaqua, Illinois native has driven for various car owners over the past decade, so the switch to car ownership will be a daunting task. However, the transition was made easier today with the announcement that Shannon Babb Racing has joined forces with Sheltra Motorsports for the 2009 season. Patrick Sheltra heads to Daytona International Speedway on February 7, 2009 looking to capture his first ARCA RE/MAX Series victory in the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona. The event will be telecasted live on SPEED at 4:00 p.m. Eastern. Babb will participate in Speedweeks events at Volusia Speedway Park beginning in February.

The weekly Florida Karting segment premiered with Dustin Chisholm reviewing his career in karting and news from the Florida karting scene, sponsored by the DeSoto Champ Kart Series.

Citrus County Speedway race car driver Richie Smith talks about his win in the January 3rd Modified race at the Inverness track. Richie is one of Florida most exciting stock car drivers.

Indianapolis Speedrome promoter Joel Cohen on the big World Figure 8 show coming to Auburndale in February. The best figure 8 drivers from around the U.S. come into Florida in February and tackle the 1/4 bullring of Auburndale Speedway.

The ever popular dirt racing offering from Real Racin USA, Dirt World with Joe Dirt and Billy the Kid, kicked off the new year in 2009 with a couple of late model stars. The driver of the Rusty Wallace Toyota sponsored dirt late model, Shannon Buckingham, was the featured guest on Wednesday night's show. Shannon is still buzzing over the big win in the NeSmith Chevy Dirt Late Model Series race at East Bay Raceway Park in December.

Kinser is ready to head "down under" and the Australian sprint car experience. He talks with Joe and Billy about the year, the future and racing in general.

Schrader talks about the year, his life as a race track owner, modified and late model racing. Ken joined the show from his home as friends from all over the country were arriving for his annual Christmas party.