Inside Florida Racing

Inside Florida Racing returned to the Internet “airwaves” Wednesday night with hosts Jack Smith, Rick Anges and Scott McAllister. Inside Florida Racing May 19, 2010 Guests included 2009 Promoter of the Year Don Rehm, Orlando Speedworld promoter Rick Bristol and Mini Stock racer and longtime observer of Florida racing Rex Hollinger. Some comments from fans included: "It was the best show you guys have ever done" "I thought the diversity of the announcers was excellent. I missed the opening of the show, so I didn’t hear the introductions of all the different hosts. However, they all seemed knowledgeable, positive, and seemed to play well off of each other. They made me want to listen, just to hear what they might say next."

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 Collage. It is a great cause and good guy is behind it, check it out. Joe Winchell is proving winning is not just for the young anymore in Florida Late Models. This veteran racer from south Florida is on a winning streak and having the time of this life. Joe Linebarier, KARNAC.com's Announcer of the Year last year reviews the Scott Thompson Memorial and talks about the current program at Volusia Speedway Park.

Show #88 June 22, 2009 Local Florida short track racing news update followed by three stellar example of the success of KART racing in America. Rohn Moon Many-time WKA National Champion, and arguably Florida's most successful oval karter in history. Rohn accomplished the impossible in 2001, capturing FOUR national titles with the highly-competitive WKA Briggs and Stratton National Dirt Series. Rohn also won many, many races at the worlds largest karting event, the annual Dirt Track World Championships at Municipal Stadium, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Simply making the "A" main was an accomplishment, and Rohn was a dominating force at the Stadium for many years in his feared black #56. Dave Evans Is a 65 year old resident of St. Petersburg, Florida. As a young boy in the late 50's, Dave and his father would frequent the infamous Raceway Park near Chicago, where Dave would cheer on one of the winningest drivers of all time, Bud Koehler. In 1960, Dave was just becoming interested in karting, when he happened t

Show #87 June 15, 2009 UDLMCS Race Director and Radio personality Billy Ausburn discusses the upcoming Powell Family Memorial and Scott Thompson Memorial as well as NASCAR's pressing issues. FASCAR's Joe Lewnadoski previews upcoming races and sorts ou twho's hot in the asphalt super late model ranks this year. Rick Bristol previews upcoming Orlando Speedworld events and his momentous 4th Annual Charity Truckers 200. Barry Bartlett III is this weeks Karting guest. Also: Driver of the Month is named!

Show #86 - June 1, 2009 Shawn Reutimann, spotter for David Reutimann, joins IFR to talk about the first win in Sprint Cup racing for the famous #00 number. Lake Speed is known by NASCAR fans for his two decaseds on the tour, but he was even bigger in Karting. What a story. 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. Lee Arnold brings an update for the v-8 Stock Car series, Joe Lewandoski brings FASCAR news and Dustin Dunn talks about his ASA late Model race at Senoia. Lots of news as always,,,,,and what about the new Taser Tag racing:)

Show #85 - May 18, 2009 Dave Westerman brings fans an update on Volusia Speedway Park and Orlando Speedworld and speaks about some recent racin' controversies and plans to broadcast VSP races on Internet TV. Christian Augspurger is the youngest dirt late model racer in the Sunshine State, and he is beginning to get some real confidence racing with his heroes. Justin Ellison talks about the upcoming City Boys 100 at Columbia Motorsports Park. Finally a race for just regular "city folks". Joe Lewandoski with the weekly FASCAR update. Imagine 12 street cars doing five caution free laps on the high banks of New Smyrna, passing all the time. Joe explains! 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. Todd Hutto previews the upcoming Scott Thompson Memorial on May 23 at East Bay Raceway Park. Todd was as close as anyone to one of Florida dirt racing's most popular drivers. Dav

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.

Show #83 - May 4, 2009 Hendry County Motorsports Park announced its July 18 opening date today, and joining IFR to talk about the long awaited announcement is Billy Ausburn (HCMP Race Director), Bill Green (Announcer & Media writer) and owner Ken Kinney. The Week's racing is reviewed with a special in depth report on The UDLMCS event at North Florida Speedway. Other Guests Include: --Short track ace Jason Boyd is expanding his racing consulting business, and following in his father's footsteps just seems the right thing for Jason these days. --Don Rehm still has his finger on the pulse of sprint car racing more than anyone else in the state. Currently running the asphalt and dirt sprint series, Don is looking for good things from both. --Tara Henderson is one tough competitor, especially in the seat of a DeSoto Champ Kart. She talks about his racing career and gives insights for others looking for success. --Grady Christian is greeted with a surprise: The April Hilderbrand Jewelers Driver of the Month Awa

Show #83 - April 27, 2009 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. 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. 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. Jason Beckner, announcer and marketing man at Charlotte County, gives a hilarious account of the recent "Steve Dorer versus the Tow Truck" event a t Charlotte. Jason gives some insights on how Charlotte is finding success at the front gate. We visit with New Smyrna GM Joe Lewandowski live from the weekly FASCAR meeting, a regular feature on IFR. Terry Scampton, longtime Karting promoter and organizer, is the guest on the weekly Kartin

Show #81 - April 13, 2009 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. Mike Lawhorn, winner of the most celebrated Mini Stock races of the last 5 years, shares his victory with Florida race fans. Dave Westerman brings news from the 1/2 mile Volusia Speedway Park dirt track. Darin Coker is one of the top DeSoto Champ Kart racers in the IFR weekly Karting segment. JD Cordon is another champ kart racer who splits his passion with racing with time on the gridiron. The legendary announcer from Citrus County Speedway, Larry MacMillan, talks about his years behind the mic and shares stories about promoters and racing stars from years ago. News about Alli Owens, The upcoming Late Model Reunion, Late Model Rules changes at Citrus County and much more, including a commentary by Jack Smith on an un-named track promoter.

Show #80 - April 6, 2009 Former Orlando Speedworld promoter Rusty Marcus returns to IFR. While building up the new Monroe Motor Speedway in Louisiana, he still has strong ties to his Florida roots. He asks two very important questions about Florida racing, when are some of the owners going to quit letting egos get in the way of good shows, and secondly, when is Orlando Speedworld going to Saturday night racing. Vinnie Crawford, the ageless wonder of the Florida Karting world talks with Rob Elting about the technical side of Kart racing. Racers Robbie Yoakum, Robbie Cooper and Joe Boyd are also featured. A long list of Florida drivers are acknowledged for their recent performances and "blue collar" racer Derrick Horton is awarded the Hilderbrand Jewelers Inside Florida Racing Driver of the Month for March. IFR premieres the new FASCAR Weekly News segment with Mark Keeler.

Show #79 - Mar 30, 2009 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. Rick Bristol is now the promoter of Orlando Speedworld and he is determined to keep the speedway moving forward and creating an exciting place to race in Florida's tourist capitol. Skip Honaker, one of Speedworld's Modified racers is getting geared up and fired up about the "Grouch" Myers Memorial at Bronson motor Speedway on April 25. Kenny Dukes announces his new sprint car team wit

Show #78 - Mar 23, 2009 Bronson Motor Speedway promoter Tony Parker breaks the news about the $3000 to win Open Wheel Modified race on April 25. Wayne Jefferson wants to erase the demons at BMS, and talks about how hard it is to win at there. Chris Fontaine is improving his asphalt racing (in the NASCAR Truck Series) by racing on dirt. He already has had some wins at Ocala as he learns the ropes. Frankie Lloyd, owner of Golden Isles Speedway, is preparing for a huge two day show hosting the United Dirt Late Model Challenge Series on March 27-28. He details changes at the the track in 2009 and what fans can expect. Matt Kurtz, the 27 year old sprint star, stops by to chat about his win at Ocala in the Top Gun Sprint Series. Chase Fitzgerald is the guest on tonight's Karting segment. He is not only a winner, he knows how to create winners. Mike Lawhorn is getting fired up for the Mini Stock 100 at Citrus, coming on April 11. He says the drivers coming from other parts of Florida are going to have to race hard

Show #77 - Mar16, 2009 V-8 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. Drew Brannon, the young star 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. Robbie Storer, one of Florida's best ever Mini Stock racers and former FMCS Champion is excited about the Mini Stock 100 brewing for April 11 at Citrus County. Other guests include: Jay Marshall (V-8 Stock Car Series), FASCAR racers Justin Reynold and Cynthia Strahley, and Greg Roeback (KARTING at CCMP).

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 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 past achievements, his wife Kim and other topics with Rob, CeCe and Jack. Racers Derrick Horton (CCMP), Dustin Dunn (ASA Late Models) and Grady Christian (VSP & Ocala) talk about their racing careers. Jeff Mathews is awarded the IFR Hilderbrand Jewelers Driver of the Month for February.

Show #75 - Mar 2, 2009 Rick Anges sits in for Rob Elting, joining CeCe Brooks and Jack Smith to host the 75 edition of IFR. Guests include: Jim Curry, promoter of the Modified Mini Stock 100 at Citrus County Speedway on April 11. Also Dirt late model racers fresh off great runs at Ocala & North Florida Tyler Ivey and Mark Whitener, plus young Christian Augspurger. Robin Green from Heat Racing (Karting) is featured during the Karting segment. Bobby Shelton celebrates his weekend late model win withy this 2 Minutes of Fame. Mike Peters on being named, along with Angie Clifton, the 2008 Promoter of the Year. Other racing news and surprises as always on Inside Florida Racing.

Show #75 - Feb 23, 2009 Citrus County racer Tommy Smith is featured, coming off a big win in the Pure Stocks. Lee Arnold reviews the V-8 Stock Car Series trip to Moroso and Sebring. Todd Kovi of the Florida Karting Championship Series visits with IFR on the Weekly Karting Segment. Patrick Williams is preparing for the United Dirt Late Model Challenge Series opener at Ocala Speedway. He expects 50 cars as the south's toughest dirt series gets going. Jesse Dutilly will drive DeWayne Burris' #33 in the ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour at DeSoto Super Speedway. Rex Hollinger chimes in on Vintage racing and Tony Carreno gets his 2 Minutes of IFR Fame.

Show #74 - Feb 17, 2009 Richie Smith, driver of the #42 Modified and Street Stock was named as the Hilderbrand Jewelers Driver of the Month for February. Ken Kinney, owner of the United Dirt Late Model Challenge Series and Hendry County Motorsports Park, talks about his series, the new track and some of the issues he sees clouding the waters of Florida racing. Seth Adams joined us IFR during the Karting segment to discuss his kart racing career. Drivers Steven Nasse and Drew Brannon both had hugely successful adventures at New Smyrna in February. Chad Piecre talked with Rob and Jack and guest host Carol Wicks about winning the Pete Orr Sportsmanship Award. Review of the Figure 8 racing at Auburndale, a commentary on former Charlotte County Motorsports Park GM Linda Jericka and much more.

Show #73 - Feb 9, 2009 Tony Parker (New owner of Bronson Motor Speedway... in his first interview since taking over the track.) - and always Breaking news from around the Sunshine State! Other Guests include: - Lee Arnold (V8 Stock Car Series organizer and racer) - Paul Grenewicz (Figure 8 veteran headed to the big Florida Figure 8 Championship on 12-15 Feb) ) - Jim Hanks (Owner of MustSeeRacing.com) -Jimmy Sims (Florida Karting Association President for the last 20 years) - Mark Keeler (Live from the the tower at New Smyrna Mark gives fans a live update of the action at the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing) -