Real Racin' Usa

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 p

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!