Episodes
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
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.
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
CKiW iRADIO 76 ”JANURARY DRAGSTRIP MADNESS 2023” DRAGWAY 42 SOLO
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
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 Mary Ann Matcham representing Ohio's Dragway 42.
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
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!
Monday Jan 16, 2023
CKiW iRADIO 76 Presents ”JANUARY DRAGSTRIP MADNESS 2023!”
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
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!
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
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...
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
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.
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
CKiW iRADIO 76’s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST WILLIAM THARPE, NHRA DIRECTOR DIVISION 3
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
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.
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
CKiW iRADIO 76’s ’THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUESTS DARRIN AND JOHNNY MAGDOWSKI
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
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!
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
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!
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
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.