Inside Florida Racing returned to the Internet “airwaves” Wednesday night with hosts Jack Smith, Rick Anges and Scott McAllister.Inside Florida Racing May 19, 2010Guests 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 …

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 …

Show #88 June 29, 2009NASCAR 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 …

Show #88 June 22, 2009Local Florida short track racing news update followed by three stellar example of the success of KART racing in America. Rohn MoonMany-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 W…

Show #87 June 15, 2009UDLMCS 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 …

Show #86 - June 1, 2009Shawn 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 P…

Show #85 - May 18, 2009Dave 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 hi…

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 …

Show #83 - May 4, 2009Hendry 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 Florid…

Show #83 - April 27, 2009In 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 i…

Show #81 - April 13, 2009Johanna 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 Westerm…

Show #80 - April 6, 2009Former 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 secon…

Show #79 - Mar 30, 2009Joe 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 w…

Show #78 - Mar 23, 2009Bronson 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 ha…

Show #77 - Mar16, 2009V-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 Sunshin…

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 s…

Show #75 - Mar 2, 2009Rick 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 Christ…

Show #75 - Feb 23, 2009Citrus 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 Challeng…

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 Flo…

Show #73 - Feb 9, 2009Tony 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…

Show #72 - Feb 2, 2009A variety of guests make up this show that touches upon several breaking news stories about track purchases, interesting racers and track officials. Real Racin USA photographer Bob Wing pulled a burning sprint car driver from a car at East Bay Raceway Park, and stops by to describe the incident. Scott McAllister, the voice of …

Show #71 Jan 26, 2009Figure Eight Mania. Top drivers from the world of professional Figure 8 racing are guests. Racers include "Rockin" Rodney Davis, Wayne Calkins, Casey "Big Cat" White, RJ Norton III, Cliff "Bones" Rousseau and the 'world's most hated driver' John Lavalle. The buzz is all about the upcoming Florida Figure 8 Championship at Auburn…

Show #70 - Jan 19, 2008On 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 raci…

Show #69 - Jan 12, 2008Back in the saddle again, Rob and CeCe are joined by Terry Wall in the studio for the first 2009 show. Guests include Indianapolis Speedrome promoter Joel Cohen on the big World Figure 8 show coming to Auburndale in February, Ocala announcer B.J. Cavin on the All Star Sprint show at then end of January, and Jerry Binner updat…

Show #68 - Dec 8, 2008An action packed, at times explosive show to end the broadcast year for Inside Florida Racing.-Billy Ausburn talks about his career as a race official and his expanded role with the UDLMCS and Hendry County Motorsports Park in 2009. -Steve Darvalics, IFR's Pandora Jewelers Driver of the Month for December celebrates his big wi…

Wayne Anderson, winner of his 3rd Governors Cup and the third place finisher from the 43rd running of the Cup race at New Smyrna Speedway, Billy Mowery are guests.Also featured are drivers Logan Bordeau (FASCAR ProTruck Champion), and Ryan Pancoast (Charlotte racer). Rick Bristol with news on the Charity Truckers 200 and his possible involvement at…

Show #66 - Nov 17, 2008It's got to be a great show with guests like this: Indy Car Racer, short track promoter and modified ace Davey Hamilton spends some quality radio time with hosts Rob Elting, Bill Green and Jack Smith talking about the new Indy Car Experience at Disney World, short track racing and Indy racing highlights. And then a very rare …

Show #65 - Nov 10, 2008East Bay co -owner Todd Hutto outlines the new Dirt4Dirt .com Promoters Association, and unveils the new sprint car series (top Gun Sprint Car Series).Also Scott Jasek co-owner of the Indy Racing Experience announces the new venue opening Disney World Spoeedway.Sean Reutimann previews the annual David Reutimann Charity Golf o…

Show #63 - Oct. 27, 2008Guests Include Jerry Dostie, New England Modified veteran from years ago who will make an appearance at the 2nd Annual Modified Reunion at New Smyrna in February. Also track owner Phil Guadagno from North Florida Speedway. John Sappraicone from DeSoto Super Speedway also appeared on the show.…

Show #64 - Nov 3, 2008Promoter Bobby Diehl is featured ; discusses the current hard times for racing and gives his always positive look at the future. Late model and modified star Rob Partelo talks about his racing and the current situation with the economy. UDLMCS Race Director Billy Ausburn reviews the Kim Allen Memorial at Hendry County and prev…

Show #62 - Oct. 21, 2008Travis Kittleson prepares for Nationwide Series race in Memphis and talks about his drive to succeed in NASCAR. Shan Smith, on a recent roll in Florida dirt late models, shares his excitement finally getting a win at the "Clay by the Bay". ASA drivers Stephen Nasse, David O'dell and Patrick Staropoli review the past weekend'…

Short Track Racing: Inside the Issues Part TwoMike Cope, racing star and owner of Bronson Motor Speedway, talks about his track being for sale or lease, and gives his views on the state of racing. Mike Peters, owner of Ocala Speedway, amplifies on recent discussions about purse money, promotion and other issues important to racers, fans and other o…

BJ Cavin gives fans the rundown of the big Friday races at Ocala with Sprints and Late Models.CeCe Brooks visited Don Nerone's Crash-a-Rama at East Bay. Roger Crouse celebrates Modified win at North Florida and is named Pandora Jewelers Driver of the Month. Terry Leiter talks about DeSoto Speedway experiences as a car owner and Dewayne Kelley share…

Show #59 - Sept. 29, 2008Jerry Binner and legend Ron Bouchard talk about the 2nd Annual Modified Reunion coming to New Smyrna Speedway. Dirt LM star Josh Peacock talks about his big win at East Bay in the UDLMCS. Promoter Ken Kinney makes some big announcements about the United Dirt Late Models. Racers Steve Darvalics (Trucks) and Brian Blum (ASA L…

Show #57 - Sept. 22, 2008Drivers on the show tonight are: Anthony Campi (recent winner in Super Late Models at DeSoto Speedway) - Troy Thiem ( stock car racer at DeSoto, Drag Racer at Bradenton, champion at both) - Jeff Thurman (truck racer at Charlotte) explains why he doesn't race these days. Hint:the economy and cost of racing. Also: Jackie Nosb…

Show #56 - Sept 15, 2008Butch Pierce, Competition Director for New Smyrna Speedway, makes his first appearance on IFR to discuss the future at Florida's fastest half-mile. Rick Bristol updates fans on the 2008 Charity Truckers 200, and David Rogers receives the Pandora Jewlers Driver of the Month Award for August.Tyler Ivey and Rob Kohler review Ty…

Show #55 - Sept. 8, 2008United Dirt Late Models promoter Ken Kinney and winner from the UDLMCS event at North Florida, Mark Whitener, open the show.Back into action after a two-week hiatus, IFR introduces Joe Lewandoski to Florida drivers and fans. Joe recently took over the job of Marketing Director for New Smyrna Speedway. B.J. McLeod and Jeremy …

Show #54 - August 18, 2008A review of the "Battle on the Blacktop" at Charlotte, the Brown Motorsports Spectacular, with guests Mike Bresnahan, Danny Foster, Bobby Orr, Wayne Jefferson, Brittini Huntington and promoter Bobby Diehl. Clips from fans and drivers and news from around the state.

Show #54 - August 11, 2008Guests include Citrus County Speedway promoter Don Cretty, Lee Faulk on his highly successful driver development program in North Carolina and young Miami driver Drew Brannon on his first trip to Bristol in ASA Late Models. Ronnie Sims is returning to Fastrucks as the series is being revived. Ronnie tlaks about his departu…

Show #53 - August 4, 2008An awesome motor sports show with a recap of the closing of USA International Speedway and coverage of its last race. Live on the show are David Rogers, winner of Sunbelt race and Keith Lilley, winner in the FASCAR trucks, the last winners ever on the 3/4 track. Also Wayne Anderson, Joe Winchell, Tim Russell, B.J. McLeod, J…

Show #52 - July 28, 2008Jeff Choquette, Scotty Crockett, Teddy Nelson, Blake Koch, Linda Jericka and Rusty Marcus are guests.

Show #51 - July 21, 2008Dick Anderson, Billy Bigley Jr. and Patrick Williams speak about racing multiple tracks and give their take on current racing promotion. Patrick goes into the details of his Hard Charging run in the Scott Thompson Memorial. Co-owner Rex Guy from Auburndale explains the reasons behind recent controversial decisions at the spe…

Show #50 - July 14, 2008Our 50th IFR show was ablaze with cool guests and no shortage of controversy. For many fans the segment of the this show about Auburndale Speedway may seem like a bad episode of the Twilight Zone. Aaron Williamson and Jason Stifle give their story about being booted from Auburndale and Rob Armstrong tries to defend Rex Guy's…

Show #49 - July 7, 2007 A great mixture of veterans and some great young talent highlight this edition of Inside Florida Racing. Wayne Anderson took two wins in the Super Late Models in the last week and as always has some strong opinions on the current state of short track racing. Mike Franklin Jr is back in action in the late models and is happy …

Show #48 - June 30, 2007 Guests include driver of the Bobby Labonte dirt late model, Jason Fitzgerald fresh from a second place run in the UDLMCS dirt series. Promoters Don Rehm of the Checkered Flag Sprint Cars and Terry Roberts, General Manager from New Smyrna Speedway talk about their upcoming races. Matt Bowers will be trying to hold onto his l…

Show #47 - June 16, 2007 A look at some upcoming events through the eyes of the racers who will compete in them. Jodan Martin is a day shy of nine racing in the FAST Mini Cups racing at Auburndale Speedway. Jeremy Colangelo is chasing both the Noritz/Tempaco Sunbelt Super Series and the Goodyear Challenge Series titles. Sunbelt is at New Smyrna Spe…

Show #46 - June 16, 2007 A great bunch of drivers tonight: Codey & Billy Benoit (Codey won the Legends feature at CCMP), Shea Holbrook (young lady making the switch from road racing to Late Models), Kory Abbott (Continues to win in Legends at Orlando, now heading to huge national event in Montana), Sonny Hughes Retired Late Model driver from DeSoto…

Guests include: Johnny Collins fresh off his big win in the Powell Memorial - - Mike Bresnahan took home the Hard Charger Award in the Powell, not bad for a rookie in the dirt ranks. -- Ken Kinney spills the Hot News! about the United Dirt Late Model Series at Volusia and Charlotte County (on asphalt). Second hour: Brian Finney, winner of the Sunbe…

Show #41 -April 28, 2008 - Breaking news stories and inside information found no where else. Guests include David Pollen Jr. (dirt & asphalt late models) - Kenny Dukes (Central Florida Wingless Sprints) - Todd Schmidt (TBARA Sprints) - George Gorham (Trucks & Late Models) - Raulie Morse (Auburndale racing) - Bill Fisher (update drivers organizing a…

Rex "Boneman" Hollinger joins CeCe Brooks and Carol Wicks to talk with Florida drivers, officials and one track promoter. Guests include: Richard Tipton, Flagman at North Florida Speedway - Chris Smyth, Speedworld driver - Bill Fisher, race director with the new group of drivers and owners who are going to operate the track in 2008. Fisher talks ab…