CKIW iRADIO 76 Shows

CKiW iRADIO 76 PRESENTS ”THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES” 11/7/ 23

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 16:28:56 -0500

Welcome to the 10 Season of the 129th LONGEST RUNNING Sports talk show on the 'net. Here at the DSA, we are the only Detroit Sports Talk Show not bought and paid for so we can give it to you straight! Topics discussed on tonight's show include: how about that trick or treating?, they all do it, but Michigan more than all, go NCAA somewhere, more flag football, love us some Rose Bowl, those rivalries are where in Detroit, not your city-not your playoffs, more half time for boomers, sign no 5th year options, your NFL conference, Direct TV and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76 PRESENTS ”THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES” 10/31/23

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 16:22:30 -0500

Welcome to the 10 Season of the 129th LONGEST RUNNING Sports talk show on the 'net. Here at the DSA, we are the only Detroit Sports Talk Show not bought and paid for so we can give it to you straight! Topics discussed on tonight's show include: happy haunting to all of our sports fans in the NBA graveyard, cheating again at U of M, get the tiger cheating, flag football in the IOC-ick, and those ratings for the World series was found in the dumpster, that happy half time that you won's see, the worst broadcaster in sports, go Lions somewhere, those Vikes say yikes and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76 presents ”THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES” 10/17/23

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 18:04:00 -0400

Welcome to the 10 Season of the 129th LONGEST RUNNING Sports talk show on the 'net. Here at the DSA, we are the only Detroit Sports Talk Show not bought and paid for so we can give it to you straight! Topics discussed on tonight's show include: forget that Ridder, our favorite Saint, no Mo from Chicago, still here Bryce?, rocking that Lamar, we kinda buying into dem Lions, hello void years, Kenny talks NFL contracts, China Green, wanna play in NY baseball world, loopy contract CEO, ick krinkly, sad Braves, go Reese!, need more than $200 mil?, a bit o' the Wings, Pistons who and so much more. See you next week!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” with guest Korey Herman from the Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend , Ontario, Canada

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:03:32 -0400

We can't wait to go and broadcast the Canadian Nationals and there is only one man who can tell us all about it and more.Today, our guest is Korey Herman of the Grand Bend Motorplex. Topics today include: talking about what the Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend's sunsets and all things Canadian Nationals (Aug.4-6, 2023), top fuel and fuel dragsters-classes participating at the Canadian Nationals, jet cars and trucks, ticket prices, sure you can camp there, advance tickets, the history of the Canadian Nationals (CN), what Korey does at the track, how long he stays at the GBM, his favorite job at the track, following drag racing since 2 years old, famous racers that have been at GBM, being down at track level on race day, working the race day, Phil-the 70 year old employee, the long race season, 3 days of Nitro, track goes hot at?, drag racing snowmobile, what Korey does after the CN is done, Windsor Weekend, hearing the racing on the beach, gate call time, 25 year vet of GBM, Korey's '62 Plymouth, love that 1320 feet, food trucks and stand, BEER! at GBM, Saturday Night Track Walk, the firework show, no Nick, only one hour from the Blue Water Bridge to GBM, who that sponsor (it's GBM) and so much more! A genuinely nice guy, we are looking forward to this weekend to meet Mr. Herman in person at the GBM. Clearly, Mr. Herman can come back with us any time he would like. Now let's go racing!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” with guest JOHN-PAUL FRANKS of the Heads Up Hustle Race 2023

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:52:02 -0400

We absolutely like guys like this. Sees a need, fills the need. Doesn't matter if you did something like this before or not, everyone is standing around with hands in their pockets until one person steps forward and takes charge. That person is our guest tonight- John-Paul Franks who is heading up the "Heads-Up Hustle" this weekend at both the Milan and the Lapeer International Dragway. Topics on tonight's show include: How Mr. Franks got involved with this event, how he decided to do a 3 day event, how to do this event with a growing family, Motor City Muscle, how Milan became the main track for this event, exactly what the Heads Up Hustle is all about, the rule book, what classes are, all of the modifications that can be done between driving and racing, NHRA safety rules for this event, let's fill all classes, what are the most popular classes running at this event, Truck Class, who can race and who can still register, Open Comp class, helmets needed for all classes, calling all motorcycles, the route between Milan and LID, driving on Woodward, 10am the track goes hot, the sponsors, exit review cards, will they go national, how to get more information about the event and so much more. This is now the time to get involved with this event. You want to be able to say to your grand-kids that you were at the very first Heads Up Hustle. Hats off to Mr. Franks and crew. This looks like it is going to be a winner for years to come...

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” with Internationally Famous Drag Race Announcer ALAN WARD

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 08:59:00 -0400

You see the smile and the bag of Red Frogs (they are like Swedish Fish candies) approaching, you know you are going to have a visit with the most friendly of people (ranked #67 worldwide on the friendly meter). One of the most famous drag race callers and genuinely likable persons, Alan Ward from Australia is our guest today. Some of the topics covered today include: that traveling Alan, Big Ronnie, talking good race manager, helping fellow racers get back to racing, Rock 'n' Race 2023, how you can tell if the world hasn't ended, the beautiful Claire, folks from Australia that may be visiting R'n'R, Alan Ward Tours, Alan in SD, talk slower and add them "r"s in American, Alan teaches Australian, "Americanisms", where is Alan from in Australia (AU) , how many drag strips are in AU, camels, traveling all over AU calling drag races, "you're dead a long time, live now", drag and drive, front engine dragsters, how does Alan prepare for calling a multi-day drag race, the on track heroics from last year's R'n'R, painting the verbal picture from the track, finding the Falcon Guy, Dragway 42, the famous Alan Ward pit walks, when it all starts, how Alan got involved with RnR, how Alan projects all of the fun that is on the track to the listeners, how to get in touch with Alan and so much more! "The more people I meet, the more friends I have" is the way Alan Ward approaches life. A great ambassador for drag racing anywhere in the world, we would advise you never to pass up an opportunity to listen or meet in person Alan Ward. You will never forget the fine experience...

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” with guest Don Moyer-Promoter of Rock’n’Race @ Dragway 42

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:42:05 -0400

He is nitro in human form with plaid shorts, a unique hat and a walkie-talkie that never goes silent. Our guest today is Don Moyer who is the promoter of Rock'n'Race at Dragway 42 in Ohio. Some of the topics discussed on today's show include: what is Rock'n'Race (RnR) all about, Larry Dixon, burnout and wheelie contests, big money to be had at RnR for racers this year, 10 BANDS will playing at RnR this year (and one hair band, can't wait!), food trucks a plenty including our favorite Slop Truck, 7 classes of racing this year, Bad Azz Bracket Bash, dig that jet truck,love that 1320 heads up racing (1/8 for BABB), see REAL RACING instead of a parking lot yawn, times for racing, a classic stage, car show fun run, looking for 500 cars to be at RnR, how to stretch your entertainment dollar with a $50 all-you-can-get-folks-in-your-car after 5pm on Saturday, exhibition class, where can spectators can sit, lights and power in the pits?, will Don be in the wheelie contest?, no flag girl this year, Hippie Contest, 14 and under are free!, front engine dragster, 7 classes in all, Shadowoods Race Team, Alan Ward, where to get rooms for the weekend and so much more! We like this guy. We see some of the behind the curtain scenes at RnR and Don is a promoter that busts it to make sure the show is as perfect has he can make it. We put RnR on our schedule as soon as we get the date. It is just that phenomenal. Don has an open invitation to come back on with us anytime...

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” with guest DON MOYER -Pormoter of Rock ’n’ Race at Dragway 42

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:10:15 -0400

He is nitro in human form with plaid shorts, unique floppy hat and a walkie-talkie that never is silent. Tonight out guest is Don Moyer, the promoter of the famous Rock'n'Race that is held annually at Dragway 42 in Ohio. Some of the topics discussed on the show include: what Rock'n'Race (RnR) is all about, Larry Dixon, bands-we have bands!, welcome the jet truck, Bad Azz Bracket Bash, gas crunch cars, $50 a car full admission on Saturday, who still has their Gremlin?, that two step rule, BIG MONEY to be had at RnR, wheelie and burn-out contest, love that 1320 at RnR, heads up racing for all (except for the Bad Azz), see real action at West Salem instead of that parking lot get together down south, 10 BIG BANDS for the weekend, a stage made out of a classic truck trailer, HAIR BAND?YES!, 7 year anniversary of RnR, the Woodstock of racing events, 500 cars to be there, exhibition class racers, racing times, power and lights in the pits?, renting campers on site, where spectators can sit,no flag starting for the show cars, our favorite Slop Truck will be there, RnR stretching your entertainment dollars, gassers, hot rods, muscle car, gas crunch, front engine center steer classes, will Don run in the wheel stand contest?,where to get rooms for the weekend, Shadowoods Race Team, directions for racers and fans, Alan Ward, hippie contest and so much more! This race is the one that we put on our schedule as a can't miss. Don puts on a phenomenal race every-single-year, He is an absolutely amazing guest and is welcomed anytime he wants to drop by.

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW with guest WILLIAM ALEXANDER from the Michigan Snowmobile Asphalt Drag Racers Association (MSADRA)

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:47:39 -0400

He runs the club with the precision of a WWII general and with the hand of your best friend. He is one of the best communicator we have ever encountered in the world of drag racing, and that is saying alot. William Alexander of the Michigan Snowmobile Asphalt Drag Racers Association (MSADRA) is our guest tonight. Topics talked about on the show include: what the MSADRA is about, the costs of drag racing snowmobiles, fastest class in snowmobile drag racing, how to hang on at top end, racing at Mid-Michigan Motorplex, those Outlaws!, put that tank on your snowmobile, snowmobile back round of racers, the friendships and the tailgating, 16-73 ages are racing in the MSADRA, love those promods, Mike Ledford, how to line up a snowmobile on the track,chassis adjustments to make that perfect run, watch those wheelies, how to convert a snow to asphalt drag racing snowmobile, reverse engineer the new snowmobile to be able to race them on asphalt, the snowmobile market, bolt on kit for conversions, snowmobile racing classes, how to try snowmobile asphalt racing for the first time, four hour race time total for the MSADRA, list those sponsors, where MSADRA will be racing this year and so much more. Class gentleman and a strong guest, Mr. Alexander is welcomed back with us anytime...

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST PAUL POTOCKI- ISCA GENERAL MANAGER

Wed, 31 May 2023 20:38:33 -0400

If you are like the hundreds of thousands that go to the car shows like the Detroit Autorama each year, you will want to giver our guest today a tip'o the hat. Paul Potocki is our guest today and he is the General Manager of the ISCA (International Show Car Association) that produces shows like Autorama throughout America. Topics talked about on today's show include: 1963 ISCA began, 1953 U of D the first Detroit Autorama to raise money to build Motor City Dragway, 1961 Detroit Autorama was the first public event at Cobo Hall (before the Auto Show), mom goes to Autorama too!, those tool and die guys, Al Bergler, here comes that pin stripes on a Bridgeport, we love fabricators, Paul's show and a Mountain Dew, the big days for Tool & Die, Stecker Street, Detroit Dragway, the famous Javelin story, mom's Mustang, stripe job on Dad's ride, get that new Trans Am, where is that 455?, Wheel City, build up that 400ci, mom drives the TA, Paul the loitering ticket magnet, Chatham, 12 Mile and Gratiot, Paul's bagging talent, hanging out at Shadowoods, Tom and Jim Tignanelli then and now, name those hot rod magazines, Kustom Kars and race cars at Autorama, those wonderful move in pre and post days at Autorama, Brian Wolfe, the Riddler Award, requirements of cars that enter Autorama, "downstairs" at Autorama, Alice Cooper at Autorama, World of Wheels magazine, Shadowoods on Saturday and so much more! An absolute gem of a guest, we will have Mr. Potocki back with us again. Stayed tuned...

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” with guest STEVE TIMOSZYK

Wed, 31 May 2023 19:39:08 -0400

One of the true great guys that represent the sport of drag racing with gusto, Steve Timoszyk is back with us for the fourth time, and we always look forward to having him with us. Topics discussed on today's show include: that drag racin' Timoszyk Syndicate, the Detroit Dragway Reunion's line-up, Mid Western Nostalgia Pro Stocks, Funny Car Chaos, wanna drive a funny car?, get that wild graduation party rolling!, nitro cars, Al Bergler, F-Troop car, how the grand marshal was picked, Great Lake Gassers, Easy Money, Milan Dragway under the lights, how smoothly the DDR is run, get them burnouts, would Steve drive a front engine dragster, 300 cars for DDR!, hero cards, sure-you can talk to the car owners at the DDR and get a pic, multi-generational fans enjoying nostalgia cars, BUGs, the difference between the DDR and the Nostalgia Nationals, how the cars are assembled for the DDR, Detroit Tiger call out, Rock 'n' Race at Dragway 42, what Steve does on race day, parking those car racing groups, the showmanship of the drivers at the DDR, Chris and the fine crew at Milan, how to get more info about DDR and so much more! We are looking forward to being at Milan Dragway this year to be broadcasting the Detroit Dragway reunion. We will be looking forward to talking with Mr. Timoszyk again either at the track or to have him back with us for his fifth time. Always a great guest!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH SPECIAL GUEST BRIAN WOLFE

Thu, 18 May 2023 18:39:47 -0400

The clubhouse leader with a record 9 appearances on the "5:15", our special guest today is Brian Wolfe- trailblazer of 5.0 racing and now serving as the Godfather to the Ford Godzilla Engine. Topics discussed on today's show include: banana split-coming up!, that new dyno, backlogged engines in the hopper, supply line slow downs, swamping Dave with work, "vertically integrated", who does machine work any more?, US Tool and Die folks, how Brain help bridge drag racing when it needed it most, 5.0 class racing, how expensive it is to get into drag racing today, 9 second cars, reliable horsepower, Dave Radcliff, any Camaro takers at all?, let's talk Mopar and swaps, body tooling and Chrysler, RIP Sergio, Dodge and drag racing, the Hidden Hero Jim Clark and Mustangs, driving a Camaro and..., 3x6 Ford engine, red-yellow-green at Ford, don't hide your issues, get that first "Wolfe Edition Mustang" if ever made, let's develop those new parts for the Godzilla, call 1-800 Wolfe, let's talk Cletus-what a guy!, what is coming up and cool things for the Godzilla, 6 second 1/4 mile from Wolfe, who is running Godzillas this year, Jason/Patrick the good tuner guys, Wolfe's helpers, will Ford every put a Godzilla in a factory Mustang for the public?, Ford 460/ 429, the Hank the Deuce story, dropping by for the Dyno by and so much more! Absolutely, Brian Wolfe is one of this station's all time favorites. Mr. Wolfe will be back with us shortly with us on a new project. This is going to be fun! Stay tuned...

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ’THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST DAVID LINE

Thu, 18 May 2023 16:46:17 -0400

We have him on every year at this same time to talk about what could possibly be the kick off of car shows of Metro Detroit East Side for the season, the Memorial Baptist Auto Show in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Our guest today is David Line, the Producer of said show. Topics today include: free t-shirts and 100 hot dogs, the RC race and set up track, home town style car show that he produces, his helpers, room for 100 cars?, did we tell you that all of this is free and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76 presents: ”THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES” 5/09/23

Wed, 10 May 2023 18:46:54 -0400

Detroit is a top level sports town with knowledgeable and passionate sports fans. So why in the hell would you want to listen to some guy in Bristol, Connecticut when we broadcast right here in Metro Detroit. Welcome to the "Detroit Sports Authorities" the only Internet sports talk show NOT bought and paid for by the pro teams! On today's show, the guys talk about: Wings screwed again by the NHL, cut out this "generational talent" junk, do you care about the NBA Draft and nobody from France please, no-risk sport betting, go Leafs-go away, Lion Superbowl Hype can stop now, 5th NFL contract, the Bears slip play, the back edge of the 2023 NFL Draft, while we are at it-ban mocks, Gordie Howe-what an ass beater!, Wings need a fighter now, if it wasn't for Jimmy D. and Scotty or Trader Jack and Daddy Rich, Vernon and Ozzie, no Mr. Lewis, does Columbus deserve an NHL team, Bishop Airport, long distant driving snacks, the Tigers and the crappy division to win, Tork and E-Rod, love that Zack and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST KARRI ANNE BEEBE

Wed, 10 May 2023 18:24:34 -0400

Four time "5:15" guest Karri Anne Beebe is back with us and we are glad she is! Always thoughtful and a straight shooter with her responses, Karri is one of multi-repeating guest on the "5:15" with good reason. Some of the topics discussed on the show today include: Friday heads up racing at Milan, staying close to home this season, how her season is going, changes to the car, the costs of racing, those famous Beebe Can 'o' Cash in the backyard, challenges of getting a crew together, customer service at Milan this year, Karri's real age, another generation of drag racers, Karri the granny?, jr. dragsters, getting kids at the track, look out for that three year old, the Dragon story, fans in the pits,want to paint that car a different color, sit on Karri's seat, shout-outs, and so much more! We look forward to having Karri as a five time guest any time her schedule permits.

CKiW iRADIO 76 PRESENTS ”THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES” 5/2/23

Tue, 02 May 2023 20:50:54 -0400

Welcome to the only Detroit sports talk show NOT bought and paid by any on the Detroit sports teams so we can tell you how it really is! Tonight's topics include: say about that NFL draft, why this draft blew, Mock no More, eh players-wrong position, about that Brad guy, hmmmm calling all Jalens, keep picking those injured early round picks, way not to pay Detroit pitchers and glad to see them back, he's in the best shape of his life,m about those OPS Tiger hitting list, Detroit Pistons-just why, nothing about NASCAR and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76 PRESENTS: THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES XL 4/25/23

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 20:20:55 -0400

It is time for the only locally produced Detroit sports podcast NOT bought and paid for by outside influences so they can tell you how it is! Tonight, we welcome back Kenny Pocket back to Studio B and talk about such topics as: YAY, it's time for our Mock Draft for 2023 and this is who the Lions should get, gamble, gamble and GONE, rookie gets nailed for gambling and then go to LV, NFL and that gambling rule, no Mr. Carter please, do you really want to give Goff $225 mil., stop the mock, trade out of 6?, 8-1 mirage, thank God no more Mock, let's see that Red Wing Plan, "the culture", Zack Wilson, thank you Jets zzzz, no Lamarr here or there, Goff $80 mil. for 2 year extension we can do, maybe, them Leafs, the Tampa fall down, a better kinda Red Wing year, get a tough guy for the Wings please, Bert in Boston, NBA draft zzz, Cade and fall and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUESTS THE REBOOT REPAIR SOUTHTEAM

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 19:51:32 -0400

When we are not doing drag racing related things or programming more high performance hits of the '60 &70's for the station, it is not uncommon for staff to grab one of our classic video game consoles (CVGC) from our Studio A and start rocking. You will be able to see all of our CVGCs when we start our video podcast in a few weeks in the backround. We found REBOOT when one of our first gen XBOXs fell ill. We had a blast when we went there and decided to have the REBOOT team on with us to talk about all things CVGC. On today's show, we have Jacob, Ryan and Chubs (Chris) on with us to discuss topics including: the beginning of video classic gaming (Nintendo, Sega, Atari, Playstation, Magnavox, etc.), everyone's first video game, Kmart, R.O.B., Ryan in the hospital, McDonalds and hospital video gaming kiosks, game collectors, is it an Atari or a Sears, Wild West era of CVGC, Custer's Revenge, the best/worst game, Haze, State of Emergency, game box art, Nintendo marketing, Wii, buying a CVGC at REBOOT, no bootlegs, horror stories on fixing customer's CVGC, how REBOOT fixes consoles, what happened to SEGA, 3DO, CDI gaming, add-ons, Intellivision, how to use a CVGC on a modern television, those woodgrain CVGC, top 3 CVGC of all time, Dreamcast and Bleemcast, best/worst CVGC to work on and so much more! Great group of guys, they will be back with us in October. Stay tuned.

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” with Guest JOHN (Kramer) QUICK

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 21:06:28 -0400

We like this guy. A good Eastside/Downriver man ready to hit the dusty trail in a gunslinger's search of winning drag racing payouts, no matter the cost or travel. Today, out guest is infamous John (Kramer) Quick. Topics discussed on today's show include: John's first drag race, traveling across the United States to race, laying brick, the cost of drag racing,"the Crash", No-Prep Kings, racing down south , getting sponsors, where some promoters fail terribly, that money on top, racing in the Midwest, Milan Dragway, Ubly Dragway, shout-outs, the TV show, meeting fans and yes, you can get a picture, what other class would John race if offered, drag racer that had the most impact on him, would John be a promoter one day, the chess game of drag racing and so much more! We have invited John back to be with us soon. As we said, we like this guy...

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH BILL JENNINGS-OWNER OF THE LAPEER INTERNATIONAL DRAGWAY (3/23)

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:49:53 -0400

A CKiW iRADIO 76 EXCLUSIVE: Our interview with LID owner Bill Jennings. Topics include: the No-Prep Series between Onondaga Dragway and LID, The "Drag Week" with Milan Dragway and LID (so far), bringing back the "Michigan Nationals" where many of the dragstrips in Michigan come together for a "National" event at a revolving track in Michigan, the breaking news of the Court of Appeals in Michigan ruling 4/12/23 on the LID case (stay tuned) and many, many more topics from Mr. Jennings and LID.

CKiW iRADIO 76 PRESNETS ”THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES” 3/14/23

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 21:02:08 -0400

Welcome to the Detroit sports show that isn't bought and paid for so they can tell it like it is! On today's show, John and Ken talk about: get out the Makers Mark- actual POSITIVE talk about the Detroit Lions, $45 not for your QB but maybe for that Raven guy, about those starting pitchers for the Tigers...,welcome back to the Wings that may be lacking in just this one area, Bert away!, 16 wins by March for them Pistons?, get your brackets ready and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH SPECIAL GUEST BILL JENNINGS-OWNER OF THE LAPEER INTERNATIONAL DRAGWAY

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:42:32 -0500

A CKiW iRADIO 76 EXCLUSIVE: We talk to Bill Jennings-owner of the Lapeer International Dragway about topics like: the NEW (and hopefully final) court date just announced this hour (it's 4/12/23-stay tuned!), bringing back the "Michigan National" where dragstrips in Michigan participate all year and then hold a "national event" at a revolving track in Michigan, a no-prep series between the Sloan Onondaga Dragway and LID (talks of more tracks in Michigan next year), a "Drag Week" style weekend between Milan Dragway and LID (again, with more Michigan track in discussions next year), firm upgrades at LID, the LID schedule on the favorable ruling that would start April 12, 2023 and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76 PRESENTS ”THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES” 2-21-23

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 20:32:27 -0500

Welcome to the only sports talk (i)show that is NOT bought and paid for by any of the major sports teams in town so they can tell it like it is! Topics discussed on today's show include: you wanted Tiger talk, you got it! We do a deep dive of what we think this Tiger team is going to do this year, who is the winning-est Tiger manager since Sparky, and that farm club is..., no arms-no wins, any trust for the new GM, way to go Bally Sports, Lions you say?-here is what we need in this draft and where, no rings for 6 wins, go Wings go and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76 PRESENTS ”THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES” 2/14/23

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 20:44:42 -0500

Welcome to the only sports talk (i)show that is NOT bought and paid for by any of the major sports teams in town so they can tell it like it is! Topics discussed on today's show include: Our Super Bowl thoughts and wrap up, that halftime show, get them pitchers reporting with a yawn, where are all of those sports gambling commercials, a QB with a bad ankle or not, how about them Pistons, see them Wings, why lawyer commercial even avoids the Pistons and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76 PRESENTS ”THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES” 2/07/23

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 20:17:42 -0500

Welcome to the only sports talk (i)show that is NOT bought and paid for by any of the major sports teams in town so they can tell it like it is! Topics discussed on today's show include: you want Pistons, we got em, the Tiger farm club and why they are on the very bottom, see ya Larkin AGAIN!, no way with A.J., dancing that Green Bay sham, hurry-hurry-hurry, get yer first round qb pick now, Tiger baseball in March, our Super Bowl picks and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76 Presents ”THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES XL” 1/24/2023

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 21:11:30 -0500

Welcome to the only sports talk (i)show that is NOT bought and paid for by any of the major sports teams in town so they can tell it like it is! Topics discussed on today's show include: we were trying to be Mr. Blue Skies until the Pistons 150 dumpster fire yesterday, let's talk how to fix them Pistons, love the Wings-hate the captain, what Detroit had a winning season lately, what TV sports announcer puts you asleep, draft well NY and Detroit NHL, draft well Detroit NBA, get some nasty on the Wings and Pistons, our kack(s) of the week, see ya PattyMac, look the other way in sports if it's on your team, Cabrera-keep working, those mocks drafts, yay MSU in the top 25, Saturday on your porch listening to sports, does your team rep your city?, weaponize sports salary, gots some plans?, MLB HOF 2023 winners, Kingston, Michigan boys basketball and the idiots from ISU (starts at 1:04.33) and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”JANUARY DRAGSTRIP MADNESS 2023” The Airfield Drags Solo

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 11:42:40 -0500

Listeners have asked us if we could upload the individual tracks episodes from our overwhelmingly successful two hour "January Dragstrip Madness 2023" for them to listen to. Can do! Here is Brian Scott representing the Airfield Drags in Three Rivers, Michigan.

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”JANUARY DRAGSTRIP MADNESS 2023” US 131 Motorsports Park Solo

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 11:40:18 -0500

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”JANUARY DRAGSTRIP MADNESS 2023” Ubly Dragway Solo

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 11:35:50 -0500

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”JANUARY DRAGSTRIP MADNESS 2023” Sloan Onondaga Dragway Solo

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 11:33:18 -0500

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”JANUARY DRAGSTRIP MADNESS 2023” Northern Michigan Dragway Solo

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 11:31:15 -0500

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”JANUARY DRAGSTRIP MADNESS 2023” Milan Dragway Solo

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 11:28:36 -0500

CKiW iRADIO 76’s”JANURARY DRAGSTRIP MADNESS 2023” Lapeer International Dragway Solo

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 11:26:35 -0500

Listeners have asked us if we could upload the individual tracks episodes from our overwhelmingly successful two hour "January Dragstrip Madness 2023" for them to listen to. Can do! Here is Bill Jennings representing Lapeer International Dragway.

CKiW iRADIO 76 ”JANURARY DRAGSTRIP MADNESS 2023” DRAGWAY 42 SOLO

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 11:23:58 -0500

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST DALLAS BROWN OF THE AHRA (AMERICAN HOT ROD ASSOC.)

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 19:05:51 -0500

Now that the American Hot Rod Association (AHRA) is at the Sloan Onondaga Dragway, we have Dallas Brown- the President of the AHRA- on with as an exclusive to CKiW iRADIO 76. Mr. Brown, a frequent guest on the "5:15", talked about topics that include: how AHRA and Sloan Onondaga Dragway (SOD) got together, how Mr. Brown can help with his skill set from his time in the Navy, Mr. Brown's thoughts about SOD, what Mr. Brown and Woody talked about, thinking outside of the box, what the AHRA can do for the Sportsman drag racer, AHRA rule book, how AHRA pays out for incentives, the big sponsor, Buick Suburban, AHRA membership for Sportsman, AHRA events, AHRA swag and more!

CKiW iRADIO 76 Presents ”THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES XL” 1/17/23

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 21:06:04 -0500

Welcome to the ONLY Detroit internet sports show NOT bought and paid for by the pro sports teams so we can tell it like it is! Today's show covers: PORN! STRIP CLUBS! FEMALE GYMNASTS! as well as Harbaugh playing Michigan again!, no, the Lions didn't deserve to go into the playoffs-here's why, the Olympics are dead and here's why, no more Miss America-we know why-, don't go to Grand Rapids if you are a Red Wing, Tigers biggest goof of 2023-so far-, Pistons who? MSU football coach smarter than UM and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76 Presents ”JANUARY DRAGSTRIP MADNESS 2023!”

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 19:08:27 -0500

Only CKiW iRADIO 76 can bring you this kind of show to keep you up-to-the-minute informed on what is going on at ALL of the dragstrips in Michigan and Dragway 42 in Ohio.Today, you will hear EXCLUSIVELY from the owners/GM of their tracks talking about what is new for 2023 and other inside information that is an EXCLUSIVE to you! The line up in this podcast (picked by computer) goes as follows: U.S. 131 Motorsports Park, Northern Michigan Dragway, Milan Dragway, Ubly Dragway, Dragway 42, Lapeer International Dragway, Airfield Drags, Sloan Onondaga Dragway and we covered the schedule for the Mid-Michigan Motorplex. Over TWO full hours of non-stop talking drag racing directly from the source from the ONLY station that gives a DAMN about the greatest sport on earth-drag racing- welcome to CKiW iRADIO 76!

CKiW iRADIO 76 PRESENTS ”THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES” 1/10/23

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 20:23:44 -0500

Welcome to the ONLY Detroit sports podcast not bought and paid for by the teams. In today's show, the boys talk about: Show us some more of those Lions, Green Bay moves east, UM quarterbacks that we never liked, is TCU still playing football, go Pistons-go away, Wings and where, let's go Tigers 2025 and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76 PRESENTS ”THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES” 12/27/22

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 20:20:35 -0500

Welcome to the ONLY Detroit sports podcast not bought and paid for by the teams. In today's show, the boys talk about: The Wings (how long since they had a winning record?), are yer pumped for those Lions, get the Pizza Man out of being the owner of the Tigers, nice way to toss it away Pistons, say Jim-looking to get out of AA?, no NASCAR and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST BEN KAMINSKY-MANAGER GENERAL OF THE SEMA GARAGE DETROIT

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:55:46 -0500

He is one of the fastest rising stars in the automotive world and is a great friend of this station. Back with us for his third appearance this year is Ben Kaminsky- Manager General of the SEMA Garage Detroit (SGD). Topics talked about on today's show include: SEMA Show in Las Vegas over view, 140k folks at the show, SEMA takes over LV, somebody makes SEMA Shoes?, the PRI Show and CKiW combo, SEMA Garage Detroit visited by high school students, revival meeting proposal at SGD, SEMA Week, SEMA Fest open to the public, quick history of the SEMA Show, what impressed Ben in this year's SEMA Show, going from the SEMA Show to PRI, remembering those names, get Ben some comfy shoes, the difference between the SEMA Show and PRI, Ben's shopping technique at PRI, EVs at PRI, Al Thomas and so much more! Producer Note: What you just have listened to is basically two "Dutch Uncles" on the back porch having fun talking all things SEMA and the performance industry. That is why we will be engaging Mr. Kaminsky to be on with us throughout the years to come. We like his style. Also note: CKiW iRADIO 76 is committed to do whatever is in our power to make sure that the SEMA Garage Detroit gets better recognition from local to world wide audiences. We believe in the SGD and its leadership is worthy of the effort. Stay tuned...

CKiW iRADIO 76 PRESENTS ”THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES” 11/16/22

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 21:49:36 -0500

Welcome to the only Detroit sports internet talk show that isn't bought and paid for by the local sports teams so we can tell it like it is! Topics on today's show include: Making the big move, can this get to be more Lion like, love that Bears QB, the Bears are the new Lions, no Ford's-we will NOT give you any more patience, WWJ should be Channel 4, Jac LeGoff and Shay, Tigers picking up more crap, goodbye Lloyd and don't let that door hit you, Tigers awful retreads including Brad Assmiss, Detroit teams and their learning on the job managers, no more 1984 Tigers, years for Tigers to be out of last place, Mayo Smith, those uneven Red Wings, no sport betting in CA., Minn Vikes are imposters, looking game by game for the rest of the Lions schedule for wins and losses, Texas A & M vs. Michigan, no Carson, Ohio State QBs, bye Browns, never think as a sports owner, college draft, the NFL will expose you, HUSSO!, stop getting hurt Wings, who's jersey would you burn in Detroit sports, dear Pistons-GET DEFENSE, teams tanking, MSU football and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ’THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH DAVID RADCLIFFE FROM GOLLING’S ROSEVILLE MOPARTS

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 21:25:31 -0500

Back in the day, new car dealerships dabbled in high performance tuning and sponsoring local racers. Today, it's a few Ford, perhaps a Chevy or two and that is about it. Today, waving the Mopar flag we have Parts and Service Manager Dave Radcliff from Golling's Roseville Moparts (GRM) as our guest. Topics on today's show include: Detroit Bakery shop, high performance Mopar years, how GRM got started, Autorama car, Bill Golling's 38 cars, that Airflow car, hire them new helpers, Superbirds in the house, how folks find GRM and networking, shipping to the world, the GRM handshake, Vince and the pro mechanics, working on the Corky's car, bringing the loyal customers back, Ryan and John, it's Resto time, doing flawless insurance work, how to get those crazy Mopar colors right, go to SEMA, the new bodyshop for GRM, go Bill, look at all of that new old stock, the speed of how GRM is expanding, Grand Spaulding Dodge, sponsoring next year, warming the tires in front of the dealership, East Side rolling, Shadowoods Racing, that GRM Car Show, car and coffee, Dave's backround, Chrysler fans testing and so much more. Whenever Bill Golling goes with a public offering of GRM, just take our money. Rarely is one dealership this involved with everything that makes a true Mopar fan this excited. It has the right people, the right attitude and most importantly (and unheard of) the backing of the owner. This place is going to be a Mopar goldmine. Like. Right. Now.

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST WILLIAM THARPE, NHRA DIRECTOR DIVISION 3

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:40:09 -0500

Coming back for this second visit with us is NHRA Division 3 Director William Tharpe. We had him on in the Spring and had such a good time talking about all things NHRA, we invited him back at the end of the season to give us his thoughts of the 2022 drag racing season. Topics in today's show include: changes right off the bat, home is William's home, what is new for 2023, Route 66 Raceway, ever changing drag season starts in Gainesville 2023, Pomona and In-N-Out, Camper World, St. Louis and other sell-outs, anybody can drag race, William and the Fox team, CKiW and others streaming Sportsman, let's talk Sportsman and coverage, biggest story of the year, going back to Chicago and how that all came together, the difference between Camper World and Lucas Oil Series, the unique breed that is a drag racer, flyin' William, where to find William on the road, let's talk Milan Dragway, NHRA tracks opening/closing, drag ways and condos and how to get along, jr. dragsters, them Power Wheels kid racers, other NHRA sponsors, tips for being at PRI, Factory X and so much more! Terrifically enjoy talking with Mr. Tharpe and we will assuredly have him back with us again.

CKiW iRADIO 76 PRESENTS ”THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES” 11/8/22

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:55:39 -0500

Welcome to the ONLY sports talk show not bought and paid for by the professional sports teams so they can talk uncensored. Welcome to "The Detroit Sports Authorities" for November 8th, 2022. Topics on today's show include: It's NFL time!, How Lion of you, send Mr. Rogers home, GB scares not you, worst Viking's QB over the ages, thank you Statford-get crushed, bye Rams, not another Lion draft, Colts-meet Lions, find that Teddy, every Lion QB since 1969 (can you name them), no first round QB please, NIL and you, walking Tigers, hate middle set up pitchers, hey Pistons, go Wings and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76 PRESENTS ”THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES” 11/2/22

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 21:14:18 -0400

Welcome to the Detroit Sports Authorities-the only sports talk show not bought and paid for so they can tell you like it is! Topics on today's show include: you STUPID Lions, sell Ford sell, G's day A.J.-it really wasn't you, Lions trade is once again to benefit the other team, who else but the Lions would trade to an inner conference rival, sign of life at Red Wing land, Husso!, Pistons is the Denver team with AI, where is that Piston owner this year, NO MORE PATIENCE with the Lions Ms. Ford!, the Great Pumpkin Lions, BS gets a statue with a fax machine, what Lion to get rid of to make the team a winner, tailgating north, Green Bay conspiracy, no experience? YOU can be a Lion Head Coach, 9-7 anybody?, Tigers great pickup with a new pitcher with an ERA over 9, tunnel yawn, words that never have to be said every in sports, yike Steelers, yikes Pistons coach and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ’THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUESTS DARRIN AND JOHNNY MAGDOWSKI

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:57:47 -0400

The classic in sports riff is that the dad plays in the sport with success and then hands down all of his knowledge and wisdom to his son who carries on the family tradition. Here is one of the best examples of that when that sport is drag racing. Tonight our guest is Darrin (dad) and Johnny (son) Magdowski (Mag). Topics talked about today include: Dropping by the Harper Charity Cruise, spotlight on the car, running 632 class, Johnny's first run, 80 run season, the Mag stable of cars, being banned, racing at Detroit Dragway, riding bikes to Detroit Dragway, Johnny and his Jr. Dragster, guys to the dragway and gals to the sporting events, wife and first car, get that pro zero turn, favorite tracks to race at, that classic Johnny Golf Cart Story, street racing, Johnny and his culinary arts, stepping up in class, NMCA next year, building that new motor, new exp. heads, what do you see at the line, driving by the seat of your pants, where to find these guys, getting sponsors and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST DON HOLBROOK of ROY O’ BRIEN FORD and LID

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:34:19 -0400

Drag racers are a genuine lively bunch, knowledgeable about their sport that they participate in and magnetically friendly. Our guest on the show today checks all of those boxes. Don Holbrook- Service Director at Roy O'Brien Ford in St. Clair Shores Michigan and track champion at Lapeer International Dragway came on with us to talk about such topics as: The Harper Charity Cruise, the dealership, taking cars off the showroom floor, racing at LID back in the day, Bill Jennings, the other dragways in Michigan, the 514 Fox body, Detroit Dragway, the Motown Shaker, early years drag racing in Michigan, E.J.Potter, lightning round thoughts of the dragways in Michigan, fans in Michigan at the drag strips, Onondaga, what he sees getting up to the line, ears open and listening to the drivetrain, a NASCAR engine in this race car and shifting at 9100 rpm, why did the power fall off, going sideways, how many cars Don has raced, that altered that got away, spending time with Al B., the small town cackle-fest, crummy cars of the 80s, fixing new age motors, get that timing light, sponsorships from dealerships and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” with guest BILL JENNINGS-Owner of Lapeer International Dragway

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 18:43:19 -0400

Bill Jennings,owner of the Lapeer International Dragway is one of our favorite returning guests that we have had here on the "5:15". Straight talker with no filter (and we mean none) and plenty of vision and energy for his track, we always look forward to having Mr. Jennings on to hear what is on his mind. Topics talked about on today's show include: an update to his legal case about LID, snowmobile racing coming, running the track all year round perhaps, concerts at LID, Halloween Fun at LID and a real 20 foot pumpkin drop, that wild candy drop, kids power wheel racing, Bill's daughter and the story, how LID went full WDRA and why, on line betting at LID?, Bill buys a school, snowmobiles at LID, what is on the slate for 2023 for LID, what is happening with with suites and bleachers, the pits and return road and so much more! ED. Note: the show ends abruptly as the battery in Mr. Jenning's phone dies. We will have him on in the near future to continue the podcast with him.

CKiW iRADIO 76 Presents ”The SEMA PERFORMACE REPORT” with SEMA GARAGE DETROIT GENERAL MANAGER BEN KAMINSKY & JOHN SARVER

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:37:51 -0400

Welcome to the CKiW iRADIO 76 Presents "THE SEMA PERFORMANCE REPORT" shot live at the SEMA Garage Detroit (SGD). On this show, SEMA Garage Detroit Manager General Ben Kaminsky and the owner of CKiW iRADIO 76 John Sarver discuss topics that include: background of the SEMA Garage Detroit and how it came to be, what SGD can offer OEMs and racers, SEMA Business Women's Network, naming some of the different SEMA councils, ADAS development, how SEMA works with the EPA being on the same team, the R.P.M. Act, how to be a member of SEMA (Business and Individual) and what are the benefits, open houses and guest speakers at SGD, CKiW pushes for the SEMA Show in Detroit, the SEMA Show in Las Vegas 2022, Ben/Elon, Ben's worldwide popularity, the difference between the SEMA and PRI shows, the "Battle of the Builders", SEMA Electrified, electric crate motors, how SEMA works with new electric cars/hot rods, how OEMs work inside SGD, looking forward to new additions to SGD, 3-D printing parts in house, tours of SGD and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76 PRESENTS ”THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES” 10/11/22

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 22:05:18 -0400

Welcome to the only sports podcast NOT bought and paid for by any of major league team so we can tell it like it is! Topics discussed today include: Goff just Go away, Campbell Go away, Lion DC-REALLY Go away, thanks to the Rams for that draft this year, there isn't any talent at the Lions, kool-aid anyone, weak schedule and the Lions blew it, hi Cadwell, dead money Lions, where is that draft pick QB, the Lion plan, the smartest man in the room does 4th and 9, silly sports betting, LION Win/Lost big prediction for the rest of the year, hiya Baker, thanks to Stafford showing himself, where is the next Alex Karras, you are a dope if you you think Hard Knocks is real, M-MSU, again with M and their weak schedule still, NFC North review, MLB and Korea and why, Sue Martin joins us, how about them Tigers, how about them Red Wings, what is a Piston, everyone gets a Tommy John and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76 PRESENTS ”THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES” 10/4/22

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 22:13:38 -0400

Welcome to the only Detroit sports show not bought and paid for by the teams. This is THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES! Topics talked about on today's show include: stupid tattoos on women, are those Tigers still playing, where is Al and pfffttt Mr. Harris, stupid Tiger GM, not impressed by A.J., burn down the Tigers, spring training 2, silly Miguel and his bad knees, 2023 Tiger season prediction, garbage pitching staff and batters, thanks Denny, pfffttt Detroit TV Tiger broadcast team, the perfect Ernie, no Lynn, Lions and a big pfffttt, we HATE sport betting ads, we HATE the smartest man in the room, bet and have no clue, car dealer ads, MSU vs. Ohio bet, Big Dance bets, pfffttt Lomas Brown, no home still for Detroit teams, stupid Hard Knocks suckers, pfffttt Lion defense, remember Stafford, weapons around Goff, SOL, them first rounders, who is the Detroit Pistons, how about them Red Wings, the left wing lock and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST JOHN METRIC FROM LONESTAR EV PERFORMANCE

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 21:38:15 -0400

John Metric, widely known as the genius of EV Performance, is our guest today. Engineer, builder and racer, Mr. Metric has come up with all kinds of EV hot rodding ideas and solutions (did we say he is faster than Huff?). We are fortunate enough to have Mr. Metric to talk about topics that include: the EV cars that he as built and run in the quarter mile, his new GT 40 project, first drag racing experience, picking the Fiero body, the Lonestar EV Performance battery, air conditioning of the battery, NHRA EV safety and rules, gas burnout, what happens if the battery pack wrecks, how to but out a battery fire and how long does it burn for, the Big Three EV performance, IHRA vs. NHRA EV class differences, going faster than Huff and the Street Outlaws, EV drag boat, where are those chips, Big Three building the EV perhaps wrong, get that controller switched, top end watching EV races, Rivian truck, Ford Lightning, EV charging future, that big boy Lonestar EV Performance 1800tq/2000hp motor, where to touch base with him and so much more! Mr. Metric is welcomed back anytime his schedule will permit.

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH SCOTT GARDNER OF THE WORLD DRAG RACE ALLIANCE (WDRA)

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 18:48:16 -0400

Starting a new drag racing sanctioning body is as exciting as it is a mystery. Racers came up to us wanting more information and we at had questions of our own to ask. In true CKiW iRADIO 76 fashion, we went right to the source. We called repeatedly to have someone to come on to answer our questions in exchange we would give them all the time they needed. They took us up on the at offer and today our guest is Scott Gardner from the WDRA who talked about topics that included: Scott's background in drag racing as racer and track owner, Don Scott, Bill Bader Sr., just what is the WDRA and what is the idea behind it, how they can help the tracks, sportsman racing, bracket racing, national buying programs for tracks, getting more tracks, Ubly Dragway, the difference between the IHRA and the WDRA is for drivers, team finals to the world championship, building new programs, team finals at US 131 still, the World Championships, Milan Dragway, Onondaga, if you are an IHRA driver-what do you have to do to be a member in the WDRA, drag racing insurance, the WDRA rule book- where will it be available and how some of the rules may be changed from the other HRA's, Factory Street class, E-Class, Pro Mods in the WDRA?, helping tracks bringing in big events, the fastest class in the WDRA would be?, how many owners are there in the WDRA, jr. dragsters, what is going to change for the racers next year at the former IHRA tracks, high profile tracks closing, what is the WDRA going to do for the fans, why isn't sportsman class not on tv, how to promote racing to folks who never raced before, encouraging tracks to promote their races, that Midnight Race, sportsman racing can be entertaining, how to keep the fans entertained and get them into the tracks, do not kick the sportsmen to the curb, how to welcome the younger generation to drag racing, how to have more fan friendly events, Mid-Michigan ice cream and the Ubly Dog, Nick from Ubly, Alan Ward, clean restrooms, recapping what the WDRA is, fresh programs (here is a quick peek of the big announcement for next week (?) ), talking about things that are going to happen, NHRA and few if any sportsman racing on TV, Ohio tracks coming to the WDRA (?), the rule book being done in the first of the year, when the time came to become the WDRA, how CKiW will be an outlet for WDRA information, and so much more! (Ed. Note: this is an 5:15 Show XL version. Normally our shows are a bit shorter, but since this is a new RA and it will effect many racers through out America, the decision was to let Mr. Gardner speak as long as he was willing to do so we could get ALL of the information to you about the WDRA. We would like to thank Mr. Gardner for being our guest today and will be talking to him in the future.)

CKiW iRADIO 76’s”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH AUSTRALIA’S OWN ALAN WARD

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:34:23 -0400

He is internationally known not for just being the second richest Australian next to Barry Gibb, but for his announcing work at drag strips all over the world. If "Wardy" is in your tower, it must be a major event. Today we have Mr. Ward with us as he talked on full range of topics including: how he started with the Red Frogs, how many miles he has traveled around the world to call drag races, 'roos in his backyard, silly American stereotypes, real football, Alan's background, how he got his start announcing race events, how drag racing has grown down under, how many races he calls a year, his time in the Air Force, what he does to relax, how to use humor during effectively, how he learned how to keep everyone calm during an emergency, how he interacts with the drivers in and out of the pits, that four car garage, how he has met so many people all over the world and so much more. Intelligent and charismatic, it is a pleasure to have Mr. Ward on with us and he certainly has an open invitation to be back with us at any time.

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH SPECIAL GUEST BILL JENNINGS-OWNER OF THE LAPEER INTERNATIONAL DRAGWAY.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 19:20:34 -0400

-EXCLUSIVE BREAKING NEWS- an emergency reversal to be filed in just a few days AND no more IHRA next year at LID.

At CKiW iRADIO 76, we do neither politics or hearsay. We go right to the source to get the facts of any breaking story that we are covering.

Today, we did just that by welcoming back Bill Jennings who is the owner of the Lapeer International Dragway. In today's podcast, topics discussed today include: a quick rewind on how we got here (no politicians involved, just 12 unhappy locals), going C-2, that darn judge, how the law works, the original injunction, "the worst opinion ever", strange bed fellows, Halloween Week at LID with paintball, candy and spooks?, music shows next year for 10,000 fans at LID, crazy VIP suites with log cabin insides with catering, wedding receptions spoken here, racing under the lights, the million dollar pits for 700 cars and a bit more, no more IHRA next year at LID, running to Midnight under the lights Friday and Saturday next year if the injunction is lifted, new broadcast booth (YAHOO!), that new LID Facebook Admin, why he doesn't just quit and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76 PRESENTS THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES 8/2/22

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 17:24:45 -0400

Welcome to the ONLY sports talk show not bought and paid for by any team!

Topics on today's show: (joined in progress) Tiger trades-what trades and the junk you got, why do you think that other teams want what Detroit has, head out A.J., no to Castro, where's that Tork, the Co-America experience, yuck Chris, how farting will save the Tiger season and MLB, U of M football and no cash for you NIL player, no mo Bo, stupid Lions and nothing there, stupid Lion fan part 5734, no Lion set up for the season for success, where be that Notre Dame, gimme that MSU green, LIV and LIV again, stupid PGA, how about them Browns, hands up the bride's dress and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76 PRESENTS THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 21:11:29 -0400

Welcome to the ONLY sports talk show not bought and paid for by any team!

Tonight those loveable DSA's talk about: the Great Pumpkin and the Detroit Lions, yes, no more Tiger GM who can't do the job, more reasons to hate Michigan Football, how Holland was so shewed before he screwed the Red Wings, not so impressed with what the Red Wings have to offer, Go Pistons, MLB trade deadline-take our team PLEASE!-the Tiger lack of anything is historic, we didn't talk about soccer because we don't care and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST RON STEWARD OF THE MAINSTREET MEMORIES CAR SHOW IN PORT HURON

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 20:55:32 -0400

Car shows can be a great way to raise funds for a worthy charity, and this one absolutely fits that bill. Our guest today is Ron Steward, President of the Mainstreet Memories Car Show in Port Huron, Michigan. On today's show, Mr. Steward gives his opinions/ideas and fun stories on his time with the Mainstreet Memories Car Show and how folks and join in or watch.

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST ROLLIE MILLER -GM AND NAT’ EVENT DIRECTOR OF THE NMRA/NMCA

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 20:11:37 -0400

Confidence, concise and cool, we like this man's style! Today returning to the 5:15 for his second time with us is Rollie Miller-General Manager and National Event Director of the NMRA/ NMCA. Today, we focus on this weekend's NMRA/NMCA Power Festival at US 131 Motorsports Park at Martin Michigan and a few other things.Topics on the show today include: a quick overview of what is the NMRA/NMCA, a bit of background of Mr. Miller, what the Power Festival at US 131 is all about, 32 different classes of cars running this weekend, how Mr. Miller gets through the race weekend, how many events are run through the year, what goes on during race week, Mr. Miller's Proven Diet Plan, getting into "the groove", the logistics of putting the race together, different track layouts, Mexican food and Ghost peppers, 3000+horsepower cars on the track this weekend, SICK/Tom Bailey and what he is really like, FAST class and what it is, limited gaps between races, Mr.Miller's team, why Mr. Miller brings in his own safety crews, what Mr. Miller drove in drag racing, how he relaxes after the race season is done, the big sponsors, for the series, got prep stickem?, come on into our pits and talk to anyone, Chris Holbrook fan club and his son, a Brian Wolfe sighting, the car show, how to score tickets, gate/race times and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST BRIAN SCOTT FROM THE AIRFIELD DRAGS IN THREE RIVERS , MICHIGAN

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 02:10:33 -0400

It started with a dream and hard work that would of killed many a man just made him more determined to see it through. Last year, he pulled it off with incredible success level that no one saw coming. It finished in our top three event of the year for 2021. And now he is back and he is looking to make it bigger than last years. Our guest today is Brian Scott, the show runner and architect of the Airfield Drags in Three Rivers, Michigan. Topics on today's show include: what will be different this year, 85 cars registered- up from 50 last year, running 1/8 mile on the runway, better food trucks, who owns this land, Farmer Brian, any sleep for Brian, less stress-more fun, parking updates, the unbelievable turnout, do the locals know, bring them pop up tents, tnt on Friday this year, that water box, how about them arm drops celebrity, food trucks will be closer, say hi to the folks in the pits, Ma and Pa Scott, how Three Rivers helps out, the FAA, Water Festival, the uptick in business for the locals, Holiday Inn block of rooms, dear Mr. Mayor-HEADS UP, the hard working team, no lunch break, no bracket but sure to eliminations, rain date, sponsors, downtown Three Rivers restaurants, Prancer, swag, oh yes-Mr. Scott will be doing the play by play on CKiW iRADIO 76, cool hats, water box and so much more. This is one of the finest, freshest ideas to propel drag racing on a local level or on any level. We are fans of Mr. Scott and crew. They hustle when others yak. See you in August...

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST STEVEN MOORE

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 01:07:50 -0400

A brown 1970 Ford Maverick that we found at the "EyesOn Desigan Expo" at the Ford House has a heck of a story to it. Our guest today is Steven Moore who is the owner of said vehicle and we got him to talk about the car and topics that include: Boss 302 and Doug Nash 5 speed, the original paint and fun, putting it on the bumper, viral video, the dad bought the car for a dad and lad project, engine specs, steel and glass, Wolverine Chassie, hello Milan and so much more. Mr. Moore's enthusiasm was infectious. The sport needs more of him...

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST ADAM ENGELHART

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 00:49:49 -0400

When we were at the "EyesOn Design Expo" at the Ford House, Eliot brought in Adam Engelhart to display his 1967 Sox & Martin GTX. Being huge fans of that racing team, we had to check this out. Normally, with Sox & Martin cars of the 60's, you find very good to awful clones. However, Adam was displaying the REAL car as driven by Ronnie. With that, it was time to do an interview with Adam. Covered in the interview today is: how he owned all of the Sox & Martin car, how he bought the 70 Cuda, how he finds these cars, history sheets, Landy Hemi Dart, barn finds, looking for those Hemi Mopars, we don't advertise, there is only one best in the world, what is the pinnacle of cars to buy, the driver door test, the Charger Daytona story, the UFO car, restoring cars, Beanie Babies, open trailer hauling and the reactions, the Tommy Ivo cars and so much more. An a incredibly engaging fellow, we will have Adam back with us. The video of this interview will be on our You Tube channel soon.

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH CHARLIE AND DENISE CLADWELL

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 00:11:41 -0400

The show runner of everywhere there are cool folks and and their drag cars, Eliot Erlandson had these folks come talk to us when were at the "EyesOn Design Expo" at the Ford House. Charlie and Denise Caldwell are our guest today as we toalk to them about their 1965 Dodge Coronet A990 Tribute car. Topics covered today include: Thompson Drag Raceway, hearing about Motown on the radio, 426 Race Hemi, Denise wrenching on that motor, 64 Merc, 331 to go, 11 cars restored in 30 years, Denise in High School, how they met, 1st date car, two cops here, love and skeet, restoring cars together, era correct cars, the 30k car, cops and street racing, the 6 point ticket, 60's insurance rates for hot rods, how to talk to cops, traveling to many car shows, the Mustang, no bowties at home and so much more. An absolutely charming couple with a truck load of effervescence that makes them so enjoyable to listen to. Great guests indeed. We will have the video of this interview up on our You Tube channel shortly.

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW WITH CHAD CLARK AND MIKE MONTER OF THE THUNDER BUGGY

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 23:27:05 -0400

When we were at Dragway 42 in '21, we saw this Amish buggy get to the pre-stage line and then a jet engine woke up in the back and it propelled it down the length of the drag strip. On Amish buggy tires that is no wider than an inch. Today, we have the owners of the "Thunder Buggy" with us as we had questions like: who came up with the idea, how fast does it goes, how to make it stop, is it a real Amish buggy, test and tune for the first time on an airport runway, jet mechanic anyone, thinking out of the box, them air bags, one inch tire, the Amish reaction, traveling all over with the buggy, garage full of jet engines and so much more. Great guys, go see them if they come near your city. You will not be disappointed!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST DON MOYER-PROMOTER OF THE ROCK’N’RACE @DRAGWAY 42

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 23:14:58 -0400

It was our event of the year in 2021 and we can't wait to start broadcasting from there again this year. This event is an absolute blast and here to talk about it is Don Moyer - promoter of Rock'n'Race @ Dragway 42. Topics include: how to describe the fun of R'N'R, try to find Don, bands, campfires and racing, race prep for this event, get that 33 Willys ready, who's driving that car, parking at the staging lane, look at that many cars, what R'N'R is all about and every class, look at how many bands are playing this weekend, there is lots for fans to do all weekend long, love that Slop Truck!, showers anyone?, rent a camper for the weekend @42, show cars, swap meet, flag girls, let's talk 1320, 500 cars?, rocket motorcycle, funny cars this year!, Willys reunion match race, get that Willys model, 5 pm racing on Saturday madness, Larry Dixon, real drag racing, no dial in or peddling, wheel standing contest, Thursday filling up at 42 with racers, the Woodstock of Drag racing, get that RNR swag, no two step, them photo folks, get your tickets early, 14 and under free, swap meet, here is that band line-up, the greatest Best Western and so much more! RNR is like Christmas in July and we are absolutely that excited to go!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST TODD SR. DUNHAM FROM THE DRAG RACERS OF MICHIGAN FACEBOOK PAGE

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 22:40:12 -0400

We always look forward to having our friend Todd Sr. Dunham on with us on the 5:15. This is as close as you can get to listening to two Dutch uncles talk about drag racing in Michigan. Covered on today's show include: Milan and the Friday night series, how Michigan is retaking the lead in dragways, Ubly and the upgrades, the Harold and Perry dynamic, running Milan all week, great track announcers, educating new fans, Airfield drags, the cars and what brings you back, what happened to the truck, that time at the Nostalgia Nationals at Milan that is now legendary, fans in the stands, the rush of drag racing, Mid-Michigan Motorplex, ummm NHRA on tv, the 2022 schedule, US 131, let's pack, Onondaga and Northern Michigan, July 5 and LID and so much more! We are looking forward to having Todd again in the booth with us at this year's Nostalgia Nationals at Milan. Can't wait!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW WITH GUEST LOUIS CARNEVALE

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 22:07:56 -0400

This man is one stop shopping. He knows all, he sees all and he is a winner (see 2022 Detroit Autorama). Returning today with us is one of our favorite guests, Louis Carnevale. He is a human Roll-o-dex that we aren't kidding, he knows just about every mover and shaker in the Detroit area when it comes to cars. Today, we talk to Louis about such things as: how he got his Autorama winner and the story behind it, that new engine, how to bring that car home (and getting it past the wife), wheeling and dealing cars, 72 Chevy pick-up, get a separate credit card, 1982 Volks Diesel Rabbit and say yikes, hard time sleeping, what to look for in car buying, 6 at once, wife in Iowa and dinner, "barn finds", the Lake Street Cruise and Motorfest, Dave from Dave's Custom Collision, the Lake Street Cruise vibe and so much more. He should run for office, we would win in a landslide...

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST GREG BARRON FROM THE MURPHY INN, ST. CLAIR, MICHIGAN

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 21:46:58 -0400

When we are rolling in our season, we dine out quite frequently. Mostly by the track it is a Denny's or some fast food place. We were up in St. Clair, Michigan and found a pleasent looking pub off the main drag. Walked in, and it was a classic /hotel/pub/restaurant with some of the best service we ever had. We are talking with Greg Baron, the manager for the Murphy Inn about all kinds of topics like: 1836 is when it was opened, ghosts anyone, the cool upstairs hotel, the SCI, that great pub look, what the main dining room was when it opened, that manager that talks to you about your service, that small town greeting, talking about that Reuben!, the owners and their history, food from scratch, the 114 year old Brunswick bar top, park your boat and come on in, that big rocking chair in front, and so much more. We enjoy small town-one off restaurants and the Murphy Inn goes to the upper area of our list to return to.

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST KRISTIN HINDERLITER OF THE HINDERLITER HEARING SERVICES

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 21:29:26 -0400

It is amazing how much we depend on our ears, yet it is almost the last thing that we protect. Once that hearing is gone, try as you might to get even a little of it back. Kristin Hinderliter is our guest today to talk about how to keep your hearing well and what to do to protect it , especially if you are around high volumes (anyone say drag racing?). Topics on today's show include: hearing aids progress in the modern age, how guys don't hear women's voices when they get older, blue tooth aids, how there isn't a stigma about getting help for your hearing, are they mumbling or is it you, putting your fingers in your ears is not an answer, earphones please, bobby pins is not for ears, how to clean your ears correctly, hearing scams, candle in your ear(stop!) and so much more. We really like Ms. Hinderliter. It"s a unique situation to have to seek help for your hearing if you feel that you are losing some of it. Some wont admit to it. With the effervescence that Ms. Hinderliter has for Audiology, we were pleasantly surprised when we first communicated with her. Our recommendation, just go. You got nothing to lose but your hearing...

CKiW iRADIO 76 PRESENTS ”THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES” WITH GUESTS SUSAN MARTIN AND KEN POCKET

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 21:07:17 -0400

Once again it's time for those lovable rascals that may or may not enjoy sports on the Detroit scene, here they are the Detroit Sports Authorities! Giving their honest opinions about Detroit sports as they are not bought and paid for. Tonight's topics include: hate the Piston owner, hate the Tiger owner, hate that Lion owner (pick any), decades of excuses, sports is for winners, hate Lynn, love that Piston draft, loving staying home, no need for fans to show up to make money, baseball with Sue, CHEAT TIGERS CHEAT, go Greene, them Red Wings and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST CHRIS HOLBROOK- 6/7/22

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:34 -0400

We had him on on the beginning of the year and the time flew by too quickly, we had a blast! We invited our guest today Chris Holbrook of Holbrook Racing Engines to come back on with us for another easily enjoyable and far ranging podcast. On today's show, topics include: the crazy first part of the season, what happened to that seat time, pick up street racing, the 2022 Holbrook success so far, part shortages, strip club, getting parts (if any) from suppliers and waiting, piston rings and connecting rods, customer engines delays, track breakage, lowering the RPMs for Fords rule, baked beans on hot dogs, what Chris is doing now, here comes Del this year and what Chris is teaching him, balancing family and racing, looking at that winner circle, a Chevy in the Glover camp, the stoker kit story, Chris's favorite race this year, rear end dope, pound of ice cream, US 131, Milan Dragway, shrinking cars, vacation time perhaps, the new car, S550 or S650 dilemma, how Del got his name, Varsity Ford, street racing newbies and so much more. We cannot say enough about Mr. Holbrook. Rapidly became one of our favorite guests to have on. He's just outstanding. We will clearly have him on again.

CKiW iRADIO 76 PRESENTS ”THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES” WITH SPECIAL GUESTS SUE MARTIN

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 23:00:18 -0400

Here is another show that we do here at CKiW iRADIO 76. Here is where we talk about sports with a slant towards those Detroit teams. This show is NOT bought or paid for like those other shows so we can be 100% clear with our thoughts (and yes, the language does get a not for work at times). Today, have invited CKiW's Special Event Director Sue Martin to be back with us again this week. Topics on today's show include: hey, everything is breaking news!, coach for the Red Wings (choose wisely), NHL playoffs snooze, Tiger snooze, lucky to catch Minn. in a lull, Medows, love that .188 BA team snooze, money well spent on SS, love that Beau, starting pitcher snooze, biggest disappointment on the Tigers so far, Walt Terrell, Ice Milk, Jimmy John Field snooze, USFL disaster, Holland over Stevie, who asked for guy on second base, how to help MLB in a hurry, NBA playoff ratings, 3 snooze, the last 7 minutes excitement, NIL @ Michigan, don't play hurt, sport betting on your phone and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST KATHY PECAR LIGHTBODY FROM EYES ON DESIGN AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN EXHIBITION AT THE FORD HOUSE.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 21:59:56 -0400

Every car person can tell you what their favorite car is, and that has something to do with the power-plant, but is mostly it is by the design of the car itself. We are talking car design today on the "5:15" our guest Kathy Pecar Lightbody-Chairman of the EyesOn Design Automotive Design Exhibition at the Ford House. Today's topics include: how EyesOn started, the strong connection between automotive designers, how Kathy got involved in this, how they got to show the cars at the Ford House, the Meadow, how the shows are different each year, how they find the cars that will appear, how the visitors will know why these cars are important by the signage, "it's a very different type of car show", does Kathy ever sleep, 300 volunteers, the GM Design dome, a full run down of all of the events, Peter Brock, M1, a pine wood derby, the visionaries, meeting Corvette designers and so much more! We found Ms. Lightbody an excellent representative from EyesOn Design and as a guest too. She is more than welcome return with us anytime.

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW WITH GUEST JAY PAYSO 5/31/22

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 20:39:46 -0400

The man's clock has 25 hours a day and he fills them all up (and then some). Our guest today is the returning Jay Payso of Payso Productions. Today's topics include: would Jay buy or run a track, how many events he has this year, what it takes to be a promoter, rain days, drag racing fans, Ubly, Jay's Mustang, no ET racing, Jay's crew, being a weatherman, poking the bear, talking about the posters of all of his races, remembering his first promotion and how it came together, dealing with being a celebrity, the promotion that he learned the most from, traveling to all of the tracks in 2022, would he promote music or other avenues, his sponsors and so much more! Jay is absolute one of the top line promoters to watch in 2022 and beyond.

CKiW iRADIO 76 PRESENTS ”THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES” WITH SPECIAL GUESTS SUE MARTIN AND PAUL JUREK

Wed, 18 May 2022 21:45:24 -0400

Welcome to the only Detroit sports show not bought and paid off by any team, so they can tell you "like it is". Today we have our Special Event Director Sue Martin (you get to hear her talk baseball!) and the DSA 5th Beatle Paul Jurek as our guests today filling in for our Sport Director Mark Milicic who is drinking with Maple Leaf fans. Topics talked about today include: those Leafs-hey #67- and who do they sign next year, that stupid NHL playoff format, Tiger long term cash, who is that better hitter on the Tigers, who is that Tiger all star this year, who is that mystery Tiger pitcher, Boyd no, Sue says Miggy is going to hit, AJ goes when?, remembering Todd Jones, Sue on the shift and the DH (yikes!), enter Paul, Clash Wrestling (we had fun), USFL and will they make it through this season, NBA Suns and out, Todd Jones II, Paulie Blue Skys, Paul talks Tigers who cannot hit, Detroit or Cincy, see ya Lions draft, those Fords (zzzz), Tigers magic number, remember the Tiger rookie that could start right away and oops, Jax and go, no Detroit juice, no Detroit owner gets hurt if you don't go and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH DAVID LINE FROM THE 4th ANNUAL MEMORIAL BAPTIST CAR SHOW

Wed, 18 May 2022 21:08:39 -0400

We were invited to see this cozy car show a few years ago and told the promoter for the event to remind us when the next one will be scheduled. Reminded we were and today our guest is David Line who is the show-runner for the 4th Annual Memorial Baptist Car Show in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Topics discussed today include: the history of this event, watch those burnouts, rain or shine event, how to enter your car, the different classes, bring that tractor, free hot dogs at noon (say what!), people voting on class winners, looking for them 50 cars, naming the crew, talking to other churches about this event and so much more. Cool small town car show vibe in a big city. If you are in the area...

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUESTS JEREMY JONES AND MATTHEW PRIEST FROM CLASH WRESTLING

Tue, 10 May 2022 20:06:51 -0400

Our season begins in a few short weeks, so we decided to bring members of staff to go see some real heavy duty wrassling to have a fun night out. We are going to "Clash to the Future" this Saturday and invited the promoter of Clash Wrestling Jeremy Jones and the voice of Clash Wrestling "The Professor" Matthew Priest to be on with us. On today's show, topics include: how Clash Wrestling started, show sequencing, giving new wrestlers more exposure, the state of Wrestling in Michigan, behind the scenes at wrestling, how to get the talent, how indy rock bands and wrestling are similar, how hot is Detroit for the indy wrestling scene, who to cheer and boo in Clash Wrestling, Allen Park, Paul from our Detroit Sports Authorities says a Woman's Match is a must! (you want to keep on Paul's good side), Hollywood Wrestling, how to get tickets, why we don't like WWE, why you want to see indy wrestling, why it is better to see wrestling at the Allen Park Civic Arena , meeting your favorite Clash Wrestler, how fans should react (make it loud), where to buy the swag and tickets, the epilogue and so much more.

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH PERRY AND PAM MERLO FROM THE MILAN DRAGWAY

Thu, 05 May 2022 21:20:08 -0400

CKiW iRADIO 76 has been following the Milan Dragway story for a long time now. It's a story that should be a mini-series and it would be a blockbuster. We like the owners of Milan and we make sure to have them on whenever we can so we can provide to you all kinds of facts about Milan Dragway right from the source. It's the CK way. Our guests today are the hard working Perry and Pam Merlo from the Milan Dragway (Harry was gettin' them sponsors). Topics talked about the show today include: what is new at Milan, the new staging lanes, the new burnout box, talking about the track surface, what is the opening date and is it doable, Detroit Dragway Reunion, new Christmas tree, getting the timing system updated, Pam and that pushing work schedule, how much that Perry and Pam had to learn on the job, folks helping out-Tim, Mark, Les, Chip, Chuck, Bill, J.R., Ron, Dennis, London Township, how Dirty Harry's Performance Shop came together and what it will be, concessions and how that is progressing, water systems at Milan, the deep schedule, how late in the year they may be racing at Milan, VIP building, new sponsors signs, will there be a pre-opening, a 1963 newspaper article and who will be running the first official race at Milan this year, Pam Merlo joins in with us, Harold and that schedule, Autorama, talking about other drag strips, the goodwill towards Milan Dragway from the racers and fans, keeping Perry awake, when will Milan be satisfied and when will they are done, improving the pits, the playground is on site, Chris Baxter, drag racing and entertainment, band playing at Milan, Bike Night(s) and what that includes, NHRA, lane sponsors, racing Wednesday to Sunday, track rental, new employees, what Pam didn't see coming, being transparent, receiving great support, getting the keys December 20th and January 3rd, the goal date, the Merlo's previous involvement with drag racing, the drag racing community, the announcement of who is going to be the FIRST to lay rubber on the burnout box, no name change to the track, the return of Friday nights, Nostalgia Nats, Team Z, a bit of that court case in Monroe, the epilogue and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO Presents: The Detroit Sports Authorities 5/3/22

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:05:41 -0400

Welcome to the Detroit sports show not bought and paid for so they can tell you like it is! On the show today, the guys talk about: yay Blash is gone, those doggone Leafs, see ya Babcack, names for the new coach for the Wings, swindle Holland please, Bert for a blue liner, Wings rookies, Tigers in LA, yes Beau, $77 mil for what, Miggy's bat speed, go Tork, Tigers in the field, 2b in need, no stupid mock flipping NFL draft, Lions picks and who cares, looking at them Steelers, Ov or not, look out Reds and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST RICH BERLISK OF NOSTALGIA SUPER STOCK INC.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 19:24:06 -0400

We covered his group at the Nostalgia Nationals at Milan Dragway a bit back and we had so much fun with them, we wanted to get him booked on our show. Our guest tonight is Rich Berlisk- President of the Nostalgia Super Stock Inc.. Topics covered on the show today include: that weather in WI, tracks in WI, the history for NSS, where are those female drivers, 33 years of being a club, where they are going to appear this year, 45 cars in the club, family traveling with the club, split racing, heads-up match racing, watch that red light, nostalgia racing being hot, Steve Timoszyk, hero cards, bring in all generations of fans, all of the different cars in the group, amount of high tech electronics in the car, running on gas, how NSS puts on a wild show for the fans, 7 real Hemis, how heavy these cars can be, members from all walks of life, driving those stick shift cars, AMX, dad and son running '59s, how the pairing are made, what NSS want to satisfy, how to get fans back in the stands, NSS entertains, good nature ribbing those other car makers, how Rich got to buy his first Mopar, how he got back into drag racing, their sponsors,what you have to do get into the NSS and so much more. We will be re-booking Mr. Berlisk, guaranteed...

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST DALLAS BROWN FROM THE AMERICAN HOT ROD ASSOCIATION (AHRA)

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 18:15:09 -0400

We have tonight one of our favorite returning guests, Dallas Brown who is the President of the American Hot Rod Association. Topics discussed on tonight's show include: How 2022 is going for the AHRA, how to get some fine AHRA swag, how to buy stock in AHRA, EV racing in AHRA, NEDRA, a Slant 6 race, Inliner Nationals, outside of the box thinking for AHRA races, getting fun back into drag racing, No-Name Nationals, mini-bike racing, Humboldt County Dragway, selling tracks for warehousing, noise problems, AHRA and sportsman racing, not relating to the cars today, where is all of the sponsorship, nostalgia funny cars, getting the fans back in the stands, performance based payouts, the Tall Corn Open and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH CHIP GREENE AND CHUCK RAYMO OF THE GERIATRIC RACE TEAM

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:22:09 -0400

Grab a ginger ale and pull up a chair as two of our all time favorite guests Chip Greene and Chuck Raymo from the Geriatric Race Team is back with us and we could not be happier. These two shining examples for good will ambassadors for drag racing talked about topics including: a soft opening at Milan proposal, looking through the gate at Milan on a Sunday, the Pro/Speed Shop at Milan, concrete pouring, Perry and Pam, the concession building opening, the mysterious Mark and the Pro/Speed Shop proposal, NHRA chassis cert at Milan, Geriatric Race Team sponsoring at Milan, Chip and Chuck's cars, other tracks in Michigan, Big 3 test and tune, NHRA, food pricing, Detroit Beach Pizza, why Indy?, everything Geriatric Race Team for 2022, Drag Race Legends, where is that brake pedal, Rob's new car, going to Dragway 42 perhaps and so much more. Absolutely two of our favorite guests and they have an open invitation to come back with us at anytime.

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST CLYDE NEWSOME FROM THE SLOAN ONONDAGA DRAGWAY AND CLYDE’S RIDES

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 17:13:37 -0400

It only takes a minute to recognize that voice of the Sloan Onondaga Dragway and that overall upbeat personality that is Clyde Newsome. Making his fourth appearance on the "5:15", Mr. Newsome talks about: getting his new shop "Clyde's Rides" on line, new media blasting equipment, "soda blasting" and what that is, kitchen cabinet stripping, glass etching, doing some announcing at the Sloan Onondaga Dragway this year, reports on working on the dragway, Sloan Onondaga schedule, CKiW iRADIO broadcasting at the Great Lake Gasser event from the Sloan Onondaga dragway, PRI, his view about customer service and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH BILL JENNINGS-OWNER OF THE LAPEER INTERNATIONAL DRAGWAY

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:37:46 -0400

Straight talking, entertaining and absolutely holds nothing back, Bill Jennings, owner of the Lapeer International Dragway is one our our favorite guests and he is back with us today. Topics in our podcast today include: BOMBSHELL- next year, the lanes to be widen to accommodate much faster classes, new bleachers built, new stairs, built 4 foot ramps to work on cars on during the race day, talking about when the scales will be coming to LID, moving the walls, legal disclaimer, legal overview and updates, the backstory of the lawsuit against LID, Bill's almost Mountain in Tennessee that could of been, concerts and weddings in the future at LID, first week of June comes the trial, the "LID Multi-Entertainment Center", don't push the Bill, chassis cert, the schedule so far, top fuel dragsters , fastest city in Michigan event, where is that stage for the concerts going, painting the containers, the LID Halloween Classic, the hours of operation after the injunction is lifted, free LADIES NIGHT and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST WILLIAM THARPE-NHRA DIRECTOR OF DIVISION 3

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 23:51:51 -0400

We met up with him at PRI and we knew right then we had to have him on. Our guest today is the very cordial and internationally popular William Tharpe-NHRA Director of Division 3. On a wide ranging interview, topics discussed today included: Gatornationals, NHRA return to Michigan and the long way back, Milan Dragway, signing autographs, sportsman racing, a class for everybody, safety for all, what does it take to be a NHRA track, the NHRA brand, street racing, how NHRA helps tracks and track owner become successful, Camping World and Lucas Oil series, national events, crowds size, part shortages, Canada and Sweden, driving all over to the NHRA tracks and the ride to Atlanta, unsafe tracks, new tracks being built, Houston, sound nuisance, tracks being a good neighbor in their community, what the NHRA is doing to excite the "younger crowd", Junior Street, the new NHRA EV Class, Mr. Tharpe extended office hours, "sleep is overrated", the customer interaction, coming up to Milan this season, making those good food choices, car washes and so much more. Producers Note: We found Mr. Tharpe to be quite the dynamic guest. Interesting, knowable and engaging whether talking to him on or off mic, Mr. Tharpe was a pleasure to have on the 5:15. We are looking forward to his return on 11/08/22.

CKiW iRADIO 76 PRESENTS ”THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES” 3/29/22

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:46:38 -0400

Welcome to the Detroit Sports Talk Show that is NOT bought and paid for by any team, they can tell it like it is! Today, the guys give their opinions on: that stupid slap and why did anyone care, get rid of Blash NOW!, no more patience for ANY Detroit team, hey-the sound board is back, the Leafs or Wings for the toilet, the Kack Hall of Fame, Hard Knocks means that you are the Worst Team in the NFL, get that mock draft away from us, Lion season ticket rush, Baker here please, where is our All-Star Games in Detroit?, why do the Wings blow, Todd Jones, Lions win predictions for next year, come on you Tigers, zzzz the 25 year fight, Mickey R, we still like hockey fights, our rotten NCAA basketball picks, Leafs #67 and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST JENN BEAGLE OF CHICK’S EYE VIEW PHOTOGRAPHY

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:46:24 -0400

If you run into our guest tonight at any drag racing event, you know its going to be a high level shindig. Jenn Beagle is one of the well known personalities and a top shelf photographer in the world of drag racing. Today, we talk with Jenn about such topics as: her association with Lex Joon Racing and what she is doing as media director of that team, the fascinating story of that racing team, her favorite drag racing tracks, getting sponsors for the top fuel team, Detroit Autorama 2022, the Volkswagen story, Louis Carnevale, Milan Dragway and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES” 3/15/2022

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 21:00:23 -0400

Welcome to the premier of our 12th season of the only sports talk show not bought and paid for! In tonight's issue: We pick the ENTIRE 2022 Men's NCAA Basketball bracket (so you can look smart at work tomorrow in front of your friends) including our upset specials, Mark's Maple Leafs, bad Wing's signing Staal, look at bad Lion signing, look how bad QB's in the NFL still get stupid money, look at Tork starting, look how bad the MLBPA caved, look at the NHL trades, Cincy bag of balls and so much more!

CKiWiRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST THE RENOWNED DAVE LYALL

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:35:28 -0400

He is a true living legend in the sport of drag racing. Today our guest is the renowned Dave Lyall who has more stories about drag racing than there are gains of sand. Yet each one is more engaging than the last. Today's show (in what will become a multi-part series) focuses more on how Mr. Lyall got his start on drag racing, the "East Side", Gratiot Avenue street racing scene that he was a big part of, racing on Woodward, his car club, how Motor City Dragway came together (and it's exact location), that Starliner race on 16 Mile Road, how he learned to fabricate, his brother racing with him, mentoring other young adults to get involved in the sport, Bob Ford, M-97 junk yard, working for Ford, the Holbrook family, those Shadowood guys, that $75 ticket, is that intake legal?, Motor City Speedway, his dad and that '55 Ford, working at the Gulf gas station, changing that rear tire on the '55 all the time, racing a Hudson Hornet and so much more! (Producers note: Mr. Lyall has been involved in some form of racing since the 1950's . He has so many stories and so much history in the sport that we simply could not fit it all in one hour. Mr. Lyall has agreed to come back on and talk about his Pro Stock days, his 5.0 "Stormin' Norman" days and so much more. It was our honor to have him on with us and we are looking forward to his return.)

CKiWiRADIO 76’s”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST WILLIAM ALEXANDER FROM THE MICHIGAN SNOWMOBILE ASPHALT DRAG RACERS ASSOCIATION

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 21:46:28 -0400

Their club runs like a Swiss watch and is a model of how races should be run on their day. The man who gets the folks together and keeps them up to date is William Alexander of the Michigan Snowmobile Asphalt Drag Racers Association. Discussed on today's show include topics like: what's been happening over the off season, new rules, racers feedback, rules change procedure, heads up racing, electronics, fuel injectors vs. carburetors, membership numbers, drivers meeting, Holley EFI, the board members, the next generation of racers, controlled chaos, Mike and Mary Jo Ledford, NHRA and what happened to snowmobiles, rules, other groups, Mid-Michigan Motorplex and a new scheduling profile, a "kids class" and so much more! Mr. Alexander is a guest that we look forward to having him on with us. You will be hearing more from him this year on CKiW iRADIO 76. Stay tuned...

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST STEVE TIMOSZYK OF THE DETROIT TIGER FUNNY CAR

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 20:31:19 -0400

He is one of the more fascinating people in drag racing and that is why he is back with us for his third time. Steve Timoszyk runs the Detroit Tiger Funny Car, is the promoter for the nostalgia races at the Milan Dragway and is a senior member of the Timoszyk Racing Syndicate that has friends and family involved in all sorts of areas in drag racing. Topics talked about with Mr. Timoszyk include: updates to the Detroit Tiger FC, target time to run this year, Funny Car Chaos and what it is, Steve's team and how they try to get the edge, the "fuel pump" caper, what body style he would run if they didn't have the Monza, what class he would run if he didn't run fc, promoting the nostalgia races at Milan Dragway, the Nostalgia Nationals and listen to all of these cars that are coming in for it, the return road secret, the Detroit Tiger FC schedule, running at a Payso event?, Steve's crew, look for that sponsor and so much more! Mr. Timoszyk is one of favorite guests and we certainly look forward to his return with us!

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST MIKE RUTH FROM THE MIDWEST NOSTALGIA PRO STOCK ASSOCIATION

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 19:40:53 -0400

Many drag racing fans look back at the 70's & 80's as the golden era for Pro Stock and have a special place in their hearts for them. Mike Ruth and his compatriots are doing all they can to preserve that time in racing with their cars in the Midwest Nostalgia Pro Stock Association (ed. note-are two groups that call themselves "Midwest Nostalgia Pro Stock Association"- Mr. Ruth's is the one from the one that slogan is "Paying Tribute to the Legends"). Topics discussed with Mr. Ruth today include: How Mr. Ruth got involved with this club, Bob Glidden's family, getting his Bob Glidden Tribute car together, eagle-eye fans, match racing, long "burn-down" caper, what fans like to see, Lenco inside, period correctness in their cars, the "Grumpy Cup", when Mr. Ruth started drag racing, Mr. Ruth's second choice car, Mr. Ruth's chassis biz, his one big change in drag racing wish, his favorite track to race at, his sponsors and crew, favorite person to race against and so much more! Mr. Ruth is quite a fine ambassador to drag racing, we look forward to having him back with us.

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST ROLLIE MILLER FROM THE NMRA & NMCA

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 22:13:25 -0500

Today, we have Mr. Rollie Miller, the General Manager/National Event Director of the NMRA & NMCA Topics talked about included: what are the requirements to join/ race at a NMRA & NMCA race, NMRA and Ford products, the True Street Class/requirements/awards, the 30 mile cruise, 520 cars for the event!, Mr. Miller's background in drag racing, NHRA Safety Safari, Texas to Cali and back, Promedia says "hi" to Rollie, the Promedia empire, that absolutely awesome "Fastest Street Car" magazine, memberships, host hotels, why two separate clubs, Steve Wolcott, Power Mall Service, Hemi Shoot-out, what about taking over the other 'HRAs, ASO, EV racing, Mach-Es, what Mr. Miller wants to see in the future, "Lifestyle Events", US 131 event 2022, how to get tickets, find Mr.Miller at events, Mr. Miller's staff and so much more! Producer's Note: We love guys like Mr. Miller. Incredibly knowledgeable, charismatic, and passionate about not only keeping the quality in drag racing but also looking for ways to grow the sport. He and his organization(s) have our attention. We look forward not only to see Mr. Miller at U.S. 131 this year but to have him return as our guest on the "5:15" as soon as scheduling permits.

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”TH 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST THE LEGENDARY BRIAN WOLFE

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 22:47:05 -0500

He has been our guest more than anyone else on the "5:15" and with good reason, folks always want to hear what is going on with him. Today our guest is the Legendary Brian Wolfe, Godfather of the 7.3 "Godzilla" engine. Today, we talk to Brian about such things as: how many Ford drive trains has Brian been involved in, how Brain got involved with Ford in 1982, Jim Clark, behind the scenes of the 1987 HO program, why Brian only wanted to work for Ford only and in Engine Engineering, Baskin Robbins, Brian's first car- '69 Fairlane Cobra- and how he got it, Brian's driver's ed, Al Wolfe, '66 Fairlane, Woodward carb testing, Brian street racing in 2022, first time he went to the drag strip, 7.3 Godzilla updates, new aftermarket parts and manufacturers for the 7.3, dyno the Godzilla, 1500hp, the biggest challenge with the 7.3, turbo or supercharger, monitoring the 7.3 on-line groups and their biggest misconceptions, trolls, 6.2 engine, The Coyote, when the Godzilla was going for the green light and how that day went, what would of happened if the Ford turned down the 7.3, the 6.9 engine, cars running the Godzilla at the track this year, where Brian will be racing this season, good-better-best kit step-up packages for the Godzilla approved by Brian, what the future looks like for Brian and so much more! Mr. Wolfe is one of the most dynamic guests we have ever had on and is our pleasure to have him with us. Rest assured, he will be back with us soon...

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST AL THOMAS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC DRAG RACING ASSOCIATION (NEDRA).

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 20:55:23 -0500

Al Thomas, the new President of the National Electric Drag Racing Association (NEDRA) is a guest that we have had on a few times before and he never disappoints with his Rollex mind of all things electric cars, drag racing, squashing tired cliches about EV's, etc. Topics discussed on tonight's show include: electric snowmobiles, the upswing in NEDRA, some ICE mindsets, how much electricity does it take to make a gallon of gas, can the grid handle EV's, EV "gas stations", 10 minute charge, DTE help, "load balancing", how EV's can help against "Brown Outs", powering your house from your EV for a few days, Honda, GM EV platforms, body swapping, EV development ramp, better batteries, NHRA EV division, Street Outlaws EV, the new NEDRA Board, EVs at PRI, NEDRA MIDNIGHT MADNESS at 131, John Metric and so much more! We are expecting to hear more from the fascinating Mr. Thomas with big news this year, hold tight. We can't wait...

CKiW iRADIO 76”s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST BRENT COOPER FROM NU-ICE BLASTING EQUIPMENT

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 16:35:26 -0500

Doing our fair share of sand (yes, sand) blasting, we were impressed with what we saw at the Nu-Ice Blasting Equipment booth at PRI last year. Today we are talking to Brent Cooper of Nu-Ice about such topics as: how his company got started, exactly how the dry ice blasting works, where dry ice blasting is best used, safety first, how much dry ice it uses on the job, dry ice pricing, uses for automotive, car detail work, Brent's dad, working at PRI, dealing with customers, how quickly someone can learn how to use the blaster and so much more!

THE CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUESTS JIM & ELIOT FROM SHADOWOODS RACING

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 21:32:20 -0500

The book of drag racing history is incredibly thick, and our guests today have more than a few pages in that tome devoted to them. From the legendary Shadowoods Racing Team, our guests are Eliot Erlandson and Jim Tignanelli. Topics covered today include: How Shadowoods got it's name, the Shadowoods Sunoco station, Jim's dad, Logghe chassis, the drag racing all stars that hung around at Shadowoods, Woodward Garage Guys, Roger Lindamood, Tom Tignanelli, the famous paint scheme, Fatso, Jim's dad painting famous drag cars, lead working, drag racing and NASCAR guys, why no primer on their cars, the famous Holiday Inn story, drag racing in the 60's, Roseville police, I-75 Jesus story, Ma Tignanelli, the Max-Wedge car, the NEW UFO car, the '68 car and so many more stories. Producers Note: We found Mr. Tignanelli a master story teller. He has a mental rolodex of humorous stories from the golden era of drag racing. We talked for well over an hour and still didn't scratch the surface about the Shadowoods history. Fabulous guests. We are having them back this June to continue. Stay tuned. And let Jim drive...

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” INAUGURAL JANUARY DRAGSTRIP MADNESS!

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 18:06:47 -0500

ATTENTION DRAG RACERS! Time for the CKiW iRADIO 76's inaugural "January Dragstrip Madness! We have the owners or general managers representing drag strips in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana on to talk about their upcoming season. Each track will have just a ten minute time limit and it's one track after another! The tracks featured are: Dragway 42, Lapeer International Dragway, Mid-Michigan Motorplex*, Milan Dragway, Northern Michigan Dragway, The Airfield Drags, Ubly Dragway, U.S. 41 Motorplex and U.S. 131 Motorsports Park**. We are the ONLY station to bring this amazing amount of drag racing season information-directly from the sources-to you the drag racer. And we will keep on doing it. Guaranteed...

(* John Sarver stands in for MMM today -** Jay Gilman-Track Manager).

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST CHRIS HOLBROOK OF HOLBROOK RACING ENGINES

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 22:48:13 -0500

Affable, entertaining and always engaging, we had great fun with our guest today Chris Holbrook from Holbrook Racing Engines. Topics talked about on today's show include: appliance repair, growing up with his father Carl Holbrook, on the road campaigning the Mustang with his father and the job he had to do, "Carl never stops on the road", traveling with his sisters and mom, Circus Peanuts, 428 63 Galaxy and why it needs to return (romance), his favorite motor (besides the obvious), missed prom, his street car in High School, working at his dad's shop, the anti-theft Fairlane, racing a Probe, his fabulous wife, dealing with customers at his shop and funny building requests, Honda, most common request that customers want, younger vs. older customers, his favorite drag strip, favorite racing association, what he sees and hears at the line when he is staging, signing photos for fans, come see him in the pits, the $100 story, most challenging place to race, Factory X, when his season starts in 2022, loving that 1/4 mile, hardest person to race against, the driver that he would like to match race, the tear-down barn, headers job, sponsors, see Chris at his shop and so much more! Producers Note: With his impressive breezy and lighthearted conversational style, Mr. Holbrook has rapidly became one of our favorite guests to have on the 5:15. So much so that we are re-booking him to be with us again. Impressive indeed...

CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST JOHN METRIC OF LONESTAR EV PERFORMANCE

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 20:44:39 -0500

EV cars will be the mainstream in the near future and we want this guy on our team! Some dream, some do, and he does both. Our guest today is John Metric from Lonestar EV Performance in Texas. EV performance is all John knows. Think of him as the Keith Black of the EV world. John wowed us at PRI with his EV motor that pumps 1,500 horsepower with 1,500 lb-ft weighing just 240 pounds with just two moving parts. Discussed on the show today: a Michigan boy does good, PRI and EV, being President of NEDRA, EV classes in NHRA and IHRA, Ford and Chevy electric race cars that may not be all that and why, Steve Huff and Don Garlits, his motor in boats, 30k lb-ft EV tractor pulling, how EV performance now is like 1956, battery breakthroughs, Tesla racers, solid state batteries, EV swaps and K5, EV West, standing start record shot Texas/Colo. mile GT-40, Pikes Peak, slip torque, almost at the 6 second mark and so much more. Watch for John Metric, the guy is a genius...