CKIW iRADIO 76 Shows

CKiW iRADIO 76's "THE 5:15 SHOW" WITH GUEST JAY GILMAN FROM U.S. 131 MOTORSPORTS PARK

It's always great to talk to the folks from U.S. 131 Motorsports Park. They have a keen insight on how their track handles all classes from mild to wild from a perspective that not many have. We are glad to have as our guest today Jay Gilman who is the Track Manager there. On today's show,topics include: how about that weather, SFG canceling, what does a track manager does at US 131, his history at the track, working the Covid season and how to schedule during it, spectator events and full stands, the fans and racers coming back, jet cars, up coming events, on line tickets, the fastest quarter mile track in the world is now US 131, what can run at the track and so much more! Jay will be back with us at the end of September and we will be looking forward to having him back.

CKiW iRADIO 76's "THE 5:15 SHOW" WITH GUEST MARY ANNE MATCHAM FROM DRAGWAY 42

As CKiW iRADIO 76 expands, we get to meet new people all over this great land. On today's show our guest is no exception to that. The charming Mary Anne Matcham from Dragway 42 in Ohio talks to us about topics including: how her husband Ron brought up the idea of owning a drag strip, buying Dragway 42 in 2013, how her boys got involved helping around the track, doing all of the renovations, retirement or being a track owner, Ron's "valley", hill top seating for fans, thinking of the constant improvements, the shipping container tower, love those quarter mile runs, fine Dragway 42 employees, "the Slop Truck" and other food trucks, "Rock and Race",  the "Hangover Nationals", napkin drawing ideas, booking events in the Covid era, autocross racing  and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO's "THE 5:15 SHOW" WITH GUEST PAT McGOWAN OF THE MOTOR CITY MUSCLE CHALLENGE

We like people who have a vision to build a racing organization and see it through. One of these folks would be Pat McGowan. He liked what he saw in some racing programs and tinkered around until he formed the Motor City Muscle Challenge. On today's show, Mr. McGowan explains what the Motor City Muscle Challenge is all about and other topics that include: Faygo Root Beer, all motor racing, "8's on 9's", 4150 carbs, launching this club at Milian Dragway, heads up racing, winning without glasses, clear rules with no grey areas, zero gas in the tank, welcoming in new members, the balance between running a Motor City Muscle Challenge race and running a car at the same time, the famous Ben Mens, getting sponsors, time to get back in the car and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76's "THE 5:15 SHOW" WITH GUEST BRIAN LEDFORD FROM THE NORTHERN MICHIGAN DRAGWAY

One of the hardest working guys at any dragstrip, Brian Ledford from the Northern Michigan Dragway is our guest on today's show. Topics talked about include: watching that weather and having no fear, drying that wet track and when do we say let's race again, big payout races, the Bowtie Challenge, the major races this summer at NMD, non-triple entry, an open door policy, large car fields, the NMD art work, how late do races go at NMD, too much noise for some neighbors?, LID, does Brian race on his own track, how to pick events to be at NMD,  Street Nights and Chick on Slicks, the repaving this year, sponsors and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76 PRESENTS "THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES" 6/22/2021

Yes, those lovable Sultans of Sports-The Detroit Sports Authorities-take on all things sports from an unrehearsed, unbribed and just out of their heads Detroit angle. Tonight: Ken and John (with Mark at the NBA Draft) discuss things including: college football and why the NCAA is wrong, why MEESHIGAN is wrong, Mitch is wrong, how about paying them college kids for playing or high school players, Texas high school preps, is Stafford going to bomb, what matters most for a NFL team, hate them Lion coaches, draft that college QB #1, QB is not your team, say, how about that Run & Shoot, go NY and Habs, I.Thomas, spider tack pitchers, the NBA draft and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76's "THE 5:15 SHOW WITH CHIP GREENE AND CHUCK RAYMO FROM THE GERIATRIC RACE TEAM 6/15/21

Yes, your favorite drag racing uncles, Chip Greene and Chuck Raymo from  the Geriatric Race Team are back with us again by popular demand! Topics covered today include: Getting new members, how to get into the "Race Team", Fox bodies, how women multi-task, Mid-Michigan and US 131, Milan and how it's looking, new paved roads by Milan, that bad article, where is that GRT sign, GRT VIP's, flying time, Randy wins at Summit, where to book to race, the costs of racing in 2021, mystery Milan buyer, the NEW 6:15 Show and so much more. These guys will be back with us again, we promise!

CKiW iRADIO 76's "THE 5:15 SHOW" WITH GUEST JAY PAYSO OF PAYSO PRODUCTIONS

He is one of those rare people who's name is both a noun and an adjective. His name is synonymous with a style of drag racing that has a following like few others have. Or can. It's all done through a combination of hustle, learning and charisma. He goes by the name of Jay Payso, and he is our guest on our show today. Topics talked about on the show tonight include: How Jay got started with Payso Productions, his first car, street racing in front of the Roseville Police Station (!), thoughts of taking racing off the street and on to the track, what he thinks good promoter is, how he approaches track owners to pitch a race idea, growing pains, how much sleep he gets a night, LID, how much work it takes to be a successful promoter, Motor City Mayhem, his fans, learning the business side of promoting, how folks gave him tips to get better, how he always looks for ways to get bigger, expanding to other states, his ideas going forward and so much more!

Producers Note: There is no question that Jay Payso dominates his brand of racing in Michigan and could break out to other territories soon.  His shows run smoothly and he can pack the house. Mr. Payso gives a behind-the-scene look of what it takes to pull his show together. He does it here unvarnished with a sense of pride, humility and humor. He will be back with us...

THE CKiW iRADIO 76's "THE 5:15 SHOW" WITH GUEST JENN BEAGLE OF A CHICK's EYE VIEW PHOTOGRAPHY

She is everywhere, knows most everyone and they all know of her immense talents behind the lens. Today we welcome Jenn Beagle to the 5:15. She is a track photographer of renown and is now branching out into different types of photography. On today's show, the topics include: how long has she been taking pictures, how she got started taking pictures at dragways, what she takes as equipment to the tracks and her go-to lens, going to different tracks to take pictures, difference between taking a picture with your phone and a camera, her favorite track to shoot at, other track photographers, her favorite moment, the shot that got away, metal guardrails, covering private events, US 131 and Dragway 42, taking pictures of horses now and so much more! An outstanding guest... 

THE CKiW iRADIO 76's "THE 5:15 SHOW" WITH GUESTS CLYDE NEWSOME & LEVI PRATER FROM THE SLOAN ONONDAGA DRAGWAY (6/1/21)

They're back! The two gents that essentially run all things Sloan Onondaga Dragway, Clyde Newsome and Levi Prater, are with us again. The track is open now and we got to hear first hand from the guys how it was like to get that first race of the year done. Also discussed on the show: what it takes to open the track for the first race in years, the parade of cars and fans coming in, road crew helpers, talks with the township and the "all clear", the 2021 schedule (coming), the new electronics-hello new tree and boards, how it's like to communicate during the event with no speakers, mini bikes and bull horn, growing pains and fun, food truck and so much more! We like these guys...

THE CKiW iRADIO 76's "THE 5:15 SHOW" WITH GUEST RON YOUNGBLOOD, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR/CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FOR LONDON TOWNSHIP (6/1/21)

We welcome back Ron Youngblood to give us yet more information (and his personal views) about some of the ideas that we had heard from David Findling (Court Appointed Receiver for Milan Dragway) and how some of those ideas would work from the London Township viewpoint among other ideas. Topics include: could there be a M-1 style track on the Milan grounds, who is policing the track this year, Brittany Adams, who is responsible for Milan during the summer, how about a demo permit, new bathrooms folks, that grass cutting ordnance, that classic septic field, the new image for London Township when Milan comes back, what the Planning Commission will do with a new site plan, the "new houses" being built by the dragway, the master plan and so much more!