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February '12 Archives
February 4th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Larry, Dave, Johnny and Craig kick off the 198th Edition of In the Pits Racing Radio. We welcome on the EB3 Motorsports Hotline, native Virginian and former Daytona 500 winner, Ward Burton! He talks about getting behind the wheel in the Camping World Truck Series and bringing his son along, Jeb Burton. Brian Downey calls in to talk about Freedom Behind the Wheel. Don’t forget our Daytona 500 party going on at the Greene Turtle at the Dulles Town Center Sunday, February 26th!
January '12 Archives
January 28th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Larry O, Dave R and Shifpoint Phil in studio. We talk Freedom Behind the Wheel at the DC Auto Show. Joined on the EB3 Motorsports Hotline by Tom McNeil of the On the Edge 2 Wheel Action Shows. Local racing product Ryan Ellis calls from Daytona. Bryan Sellers of Grand AM checks in as he races in the 24 Hours of Daytona. Lastly, our colleague from the FAN, Liz Drabick promotes both our Daytona Party and her Super Bowl party event going on at the Greene Turtle in Sterling!
January 21st...In the Pits Racing Radio - Coming to you from the floor of Oaks, Pennsylvania where Motorsports 2012 is taking place. We’re joined by veteran journalist and Speed Channel Analyst Dave Argabright, Viper Venom Fuels owner Paul Messick, and former Sprint Cup driver Jimmy Spencer!
January 14th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Larry O, Shifpoint Phil, Dave R and Jason "the Juice" talk AARN Show in Philly and Hagerstown Speedway schedule. Dennis Bickmeier, the current President of RIR, checks in with us to talk about Richmond celebrating 60 years of Nascar! We follow that up with Chris Mitchum of Mitchum MotorSports. He discusses Grand AM Road Racing Series and his 1 GT car in the Rolex 24hr of Daytona. Will he ever go behind the wheel again? Lastly, thanks to Dennis, we take a radom caller to go to RIR with the Pit Crew! Doesn't get any better than that!
January 7th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Back again as we kick off the new year with our first show of 2012! Larry O is joined in studio with Shiftpoint Phil and Jason "the Juice"! Dave R calls in from Daytona International Speedway and at the same time hands the phone off to American Lemans driver Shane Lewis. 2011 NHRA Chamption Matt Hagen jumps on the EB3 Motorsports Hotline. Buckle up Gearheads as good things are coming this year!
December '11 Archives
December 17th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Larry O and Shiftpoint Phil kick off the 193rd edition of In the Pits from our brand new studios in Lanham, MD. Talk about the highs and lows of 2011. The unfortunate death of Dan Wheldon (Indy) and Marco Simonaelli (MotoGP). Dave Reininger calls in for his news and notes. We wrap up the show with some Nascar and NHRA.
December 10th...In the Pits Racing Radio - The pit crew in a new studio as we draw near 2012. Dave Reininger gives us the news and notes around the racing world and racing superstitions. Don't forget to listen to our bonus hour after the Fan as part of the Performance Motorsports Network!
December 3rd...In the Pits Racing Radio - The pit crew is in Orlando Florida for the Performance Racing Industry Show. We are jammed packed with guests that include Rob Adams Director of Marketing and Sales for Racingjunk.com, the Speed Freaks of Kenny Sargent and Crash Gladys, President Scott Atherton of the American Le Man Series and much much more!
November '11 Archives
November 26th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Happy Thanksgiving Race Fans and Hot Rodders! Larry O, Dave R, and Brian Downey in studio. We are joined by the owner of Old Dominion Speedway Steve Britt. He tells us the latest news at the Manassas, Va. Track. On the EB3 Motorsports Hotline we have Australian Racing driver, Jamie Whincup, the current point’s leader of the V8 Supercar Championship series. He talks V8 and also tells us we’re his first American interview! Lastly, Craig Murto joins for a segment we like to call “Overheated”!
November 19th...In the Pits Racing Radio - The studio is crammed with almost the entire pit crew. Craig Murto dials in to rant and rave. Larry goes 1 on 1 with AARP Foundation President Jo Ann Jenkins. We talk fuel injection. Is it good or bad for the sport of NASCAR and NHRA Pro Stock? Jason Smith and Johnny Rocca debate.
November 12th...In the Pits Racing Radio - In house today we have Larry O, Dave R. and Shiftpoint Phil. Phil talks Moto GP and Kyle Busch. Johnny Rocca joins us for a couple of drag racing interviews. First we talk with NHRA driver of the Die Hard Dodge Charger, Matt Hagen. We follow that up with Robert Hight, funny car driver for John Force Racing. Once again we end the show with Craig Murto and his rants and raves.
November 5th...In the Pits Racing Radio - We dedicate our show to Rich at Chicago Dawg House. In studio; Larry O, Dave R., Johnny Rocca, and young gun Ryan Ellis. Steve Hooks CEO of APR Performance (Ryan’s Boss) joins the show to tell us what to look for in APR Performance racing next year. Even though the Baltimore Grand Prix was awhile ago, we review that weekend with none other than the COO of the BGP Pete Collier. Lastly, Craig Murto has to call in and rant about NASCAR and in particular Kyle Busch.
October '11 Archives
October 29th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Packed house with Larry O, Dave Reininger, Phil Worthington, Johnny Rocca and special guest Chris Ihara of Blacktop Bootcamp. He tells us about his program on how to avoid those bad habits when driving on the roadways. Calling on the EB3 Motorsports hotline is Craig Murto from his home in Virginia. We talk Sprint Cup racing with him as NASCAR is at Martinsville. Also, F-1 to NJ?
October 22nd...In the Pits Racing Radio - We dedicate our show to the late Dan Wheldon. Johnny Rocca calls in on the EB3 Motorsports hotline to talk about the Supercharger Shootout at MIR. We are joined in studio by Jim Ellis, father of Ryan Ellis, and discuss the family dynamic and getting into the Pro level. In the 2nd half of the show we go around debating the hot topic of weather racing is too dangerous and even take a call from one of our Facebook friends on this topic.
October 15th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Larry O and Shiftpoint Phil are joined by AJF Racers Jason Smith and Andrew Frustaci. We thank Eastern’s Redskins Rides for a tremendous event last week and announce our new sponsor RC CLARK Enterprises. We dedicate our show talking about the history of AJF Racing and how Jason and Andrew got involved in the sport. In our last segment we give tips on marketing your brand. Don’t forget to join us on Facebook (In the Pits Racing Radio) for updates and a streaming show coming, don’t miss the announcement!
October 8th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Larry O, Shiftpoint Phil, Brian Downey and Jason “the Juice” Smith live in studio. Larry talks about Redskins Rides and being a judge at the event. Steve Britt the proprietor of Old Dominion Speedway joins us on the EB3 Motorsports Hotline. The proprietor of Summit Point Kart Jens Scott joins us. He updates us on what’s happening on his track in West Virginia. ESPN race commentator John Bisignano on the Hotline. Jason tells us what’s going on in the race world. There’s a new track being built near downtown Syracuse, New York. Also we loss Pennsylvania Sprint Cup Driver Larry “Smokey” Snellbaker.
October 1st...In the Pits Racing Radio - Larry O, Phil Worthington, Jason "the Juice", and Brian Downey are coming to you from Mohnton, PA for the 27th Annual Keystone Nationals. We talk with drag racers Morgan Lucas and Tony Schaumacher. The guests keep rolling in with John Force and Mike Neffs. You might know him from TV shows and the Miller High Life ads, beer man, Windall Middlerbrooks catches up with us We wrap up the week that was from PA and set up next week.
September '11 Archives
September 24th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Larry O and Craig Murto lets us know what’s on tap. In studio are special guests Andy Stallworth and Executive Director/CEO Kelly Shim of KaleidoLINKS.com, a non-profit organization. Larry and Phil Worthington catch up with NHRA Driver Del Worsham on the EB3 MotorSports Hotline. Also on the Hotline is Vice-President/General Manager of Maple Grove Park Raceway Lex Dudas. We talk about the Chase and we hear more from Andy and Kelly on Formula 1 and the movie Senna.
September 17th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Larry O, Craig Murto and Shiftpoint Phil are back in studio after 2 weeks in Baltimore and Richmond. We dedicate our show to Burt Jackson and also Chris Griffis the team manager at Sam Schmidt Motorsports. Larry goes 1 on 1 with NHRA Pro Stock Racer of the Summit Racing Car, Greg Anderson, on the EB3 Motorsports Hotline. We discuss the Chase and give you the current leaders. Calling from Ohio our very own Ryan Ellis. He’s the National Auto Sport Association World Champion. We give our predictions to the Chase.
September 10th...In the Pits Racing Radio - This weekend we broadcast from Richmond International Speedway with Larry O, Shiftpoint Phil and Jason “the Juice” Smith. Monte Dutton discusses his new novel coming out soon along with the races ahead. Sprint Cup driver Andy Lally catches up with us. Current Stock Car Driver Ricky Carmichael tells us whats happening at the Camping World Truck Series.
September 3rd...In the Pits Racing Radio - The guys kick off race weekend from Baltimore with Larry O, Dave R., Shiftpoint Phil, Jason “the Juice” Smith and Bruce Martin from SI.com. The first ever Baltimore Grand Prix is in full force and we discuss it! Interview with Norwegian driver Andrews Krohn. Dave Reininger catches up with ConQuest Owner Eric Bachelart and his driver Sebastian Savvedra on the movie Senna. We have more guests! Martin Ploughman who currently competes in the IZOD IndyCar Series and Australian racer Ryan Briscoe who is competing at the BGP.... More on the Baltimore Grand Prix and we ask ourselves….will this be the last we ever see the Grand Prix in Baltimore?
August '11 Archives
August 27th...In the Pits Racing Radio -Show Open with Larry O, Shiftpoint Phil, and Jason “the Juice” Smith. They rundown today’s show and discuss their opinions about Danica Patrick leaving the IndyCar series to drive NASCAR Nationwide fulltime in 2012. The Australian, Will Power, checks in on the EB3 Motorsports hotline before he races next weekend at the Baltimore Grand Prix. Dennis Bickmeier President of Richmond International Raceway calls in. His thoughts on what Danica brings to the NASCAR Brand and Snookie. Dave Reininger live from California to update us on the IndyCar Series.
August 20th...In the Pits Racing Radio -Larry O, Dave R., Shiftpoint Phil and Jason “the Juice” Smith in studio. The results of "Karting against Cancer". Boris Said joins the show to discuss what happened at Watkins Glen and his feud with Greg Biffle. Bunny Burkett and Lil Bear Pritchett on the hotline at the sametime. They will be competing next week at MIR next Saturday. John Bisignano former ESPN Commentator on the EB3 Motorsports Hotline, to discuss his role in the movie “Senna”.
August 13th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Larry O, Craig Murto, and Shiftpoint Phil in studio and Chris Mathers calls in from MIR. Obama signs the Consumer Product Safety and Improvement Act. The guys give their opinions on the Jimmie Johnson and Kurt Busch feud. Take a caller who has a Budds Creek Story. Discuss the economy of Nascar. Sal from Sals New York Bar and Grille, also, Dave Reininger calls in on the EB3 Motorsports Hotline.
August 6th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Packed house with Larry O, Craig Murto, Shiftpoint Phil, Jason “The Juice” Smith, and Brian Downey in Studio. On the EB3 Motorsports Hotline, Ryan Ellis to discuss Tariq El Basir’s front page article on himself. As a surprise, Tariq also calls in. Ross Bentley author of Speed Secrets calls in to discuss his book. Brian Downey talks about his nonprofit organization “Freedom Behind the Wheel”
July '11 Archives
July 30th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Getting ready for Summer Thunder #9 today!Jens Scott calls in for Jens Scott Karting for Cancer 8/18. Also, Tim Grove, of the American Cancer Society on the same EB3 Motorsports Hotline. Robin Miller from SpeedTV. He recaps the Indy car season and gives his insight on the Baltimore Grand Prix. Jason “the Juice” Smith calls in to recap last weeks YFT 150.
July 23rd...In the Pits Racing Radio -The guys get ready for the YFT-150. Kyle Busch Winning is 49th Nationwide Race, Ricky Carmichael calls in on the EB3 Motorsports Hotline. He currently drives the #4 Monster Energy Chevrolet Silverado for Turner Motorsports in the Camping World Truck Series and the #30 Chevrolet Impala part-time in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Ron Divine is the Chairman of the Joe Gibbs Youth for Tomorrow. He tells us what to expect at Old Dominion Speedway for this huge 2nd Annual event. 2-Time Daytona winner Sterling Marlin checks in. Tells us his thoughts on participating at YFT and driving at an unfamiliar track.
July 16th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Jennifer a Kentucky native will sing the National Anthem at Summer Thunder on July 30th. YFT-150. NFL WR Golden Tate takes a shot at NASCAR Driver Jimmie Johnson. Darren Ihnen Interview. The chairman of the board of the National Corn Growers Association. Discusses Ethanol in the sport of racing. Dennis Bickneier of Richmond International Raceway and more with Jennifer Ann Reid. Discussion VIR v. AMA and lawyers in racing is never good.
July 9th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Our Caption Contest: Frank Cipo wins #1 Sals Bruch. Talking about YFT 150 and Summer Thunder going on July 30th, Karen Stoffer Calls in. She’s currently #2 on the points chart in National Hot Rod Association, Pro Stock motorcycle racing from the Geico Motorsports team. YFT-150 Ticket Giveaway and Frank Clark; SpecRacer Ford, SCCA Pro, discusses how big the Goodwood Festival of Speed is. Summit Point Karting Experience Ticket Giveaway. Good luck to Ryan Ellis from Leguna Seca running the 171 APR Motorsports Voltswagen in the Grand-Am Continental Tire Series. Also, Brian Downey at Watkins Glen.
July 2nd...In the Pits Racing Radio - More on the caption contest and military appreciation at Old Dominion Speedway, Rusty Wallace calls in on the EB3 Motorsports Hotline. Talks about the new Betty Jane humanitarian award, broadcasting, and Florida being the biggest tourist state for NASCAR. Ben Spies joins us from Italy, the winner of last weeks Motor GP at the Dutch TT in Assen. Tommy Milner the #1 Corvette driver in the nation. Describes the feeling of being at the top of the podium after the 24 hour of le mans.
June '11 Archives
June 25th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Caption Contest at our Facebook page (In the pits racing radio), Also more on the Baltimore Grand Prix, Budds Creek for the legends of the Creek, Military Appreciation night at Old Dominion Speedway and YFT 150 July 23rd. Brian Downey Summit Point driver of the #63 car, and On the EB3 Motorsports Hotline Ryan Ellis from Road America. Finally, Dave Reininger from Iowa Speedway for Indy cars.
June 18th...In the Pits Racing Radio -Larry O, Craig Murto, Johnny Rocca, and Liam Kenney in studio. Budd’s Creek ticket giveaway and discuss crash of Pro Mod driver Rickie Smith . Dave Reininger calls in live from Milwaukee Motor Speedway for an Indy update. Congrats to Tommy Milner-his Corvette team wins Le Mans. Brian Downey wins Mid Ohio SCCA National, Calling in on the EB3 Motorsports Hotline: Jay Davidson, President of the Baltimore Grand Prix. Buddy Perkinson Mustang Pro Stock driver for Cunningham Motorsports calls in from the Ford Nationals at Bristol.
June 11th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Guests include: Monte Dutton of the Gastonia News Gazette calls in to discuss NASCAR and the Richard Childress Kyle Busch fight ,Chris Cobetto "The Godfather" of Hyperfest 2011 calls in, Dave Reininger checks in live from Texas Motor Speedway on the EB3 Motorsports Hotline, Talks Gurney car to Le Mans- Franchetti and Huggies.
June 4th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Guests include: Indy 500 recap; Hell on Wheels from Englishtown, Coke 600, Special thanks to Ford for the GT5.0 Mustang; Roger Brogdon Interview: The Racer's Edge GXP Pontiac Pro Stock. NHRA Discussion Hyper Fest Ticket Giveaway and are there bad seats at Indy?
May '11 Archives
May 28th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Guests include: AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. Discuss "The Ride to Provide act", Bobby Bennet Calls In, Editor of competitionplus.com, Dave Reininger calls in live from the 100th Anniversary of the Indy 500.
May 21st...In the Pits Racing Radio - Guests include: Royce Miller, NMCA, and Nascar Talk... Ryan Ellis calls in and Dave R. Reports live from Indianapolis Speedway
May 14th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Guests include: Herschel Walker, Jeff Bodine, and Bryan Clausen, Guy Cosmo and Sunny Hobbs.
May 7th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Happy Mothers Day to all the Moms out there! Ticket giveaways to the Tornadoes 100, Mountain Motor Nationals, Dover and Summit Point Kart. JJ O'Malley for the Grand Am Continental Tire Series Race at VIR calls in. Review of Richmond, VIR talk and more...
April '11 Archives
April 30th...In the Pits Racing Radio - From Richmond Int'l Speedway. Larry O, Dave R, Craig M and Shiftpoint Phil talk with Miss Coors. Interview with Andy Lally. Clips from interviews with Michael Waltrip, Jimmie Johnson and Travis Pastrana.
April 23rd...In the Pits Racing Radio - Larry O, Dave R, Johnny R and Liam in studio. Ken Lingenfleter (Semper Fi Foundation) call in. New York Auto Show interviews with Ron Stuckenberg (Nismo), Scott Atherton (ALMS) and Dean Case (Mazda). Ticket giveaways to Denny Hamlin Shootout, Mountain Motor Nationals and Richmond
April 16th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Larry O, Dave R and Shiftpoint Phil in studio today. Ryan Ellis gives us a call. Jerry Coley (President of Racers Edge) call in to talk about Pro Stock. Ticket giveaways to Richmond and MIR and some off topic talk. Craig Murto calls in at the end of the show.
April 9th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Talking Go-Karting and more Guests- Michael Pham (Woodbridge Kart Club) and "Master of Karting" Jens Scott (Summit Point Karting). Also "The Legacy Coach" Scott Garwood phones in and "Racing" Ryan Ellis calls in from Barber.
April 2nd...In the Pits Racing Radio - Interview from Sebring with Ron Stuckenberg, Ryan Ellis calls in from Detroit, and George Barber from Barber Motorsports Park and The Barber Museum of Alabama call in.
March '11 Archives
March 26th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Special in-studio guest Greg Rickes (track announcer at Lime Rock), interview with Carlos Tavares from Sebring, also talking racing publications, NASCAR and NHRA.
March 19th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Guests- Craig Murto, Johnny Rocca and Jason Smith in studio. Larry O and Dave R. at Sebring, FL. Interviews with Zack Veach and Tommy Milner and other soundbites.
March 12th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Guests- Chris Wheeler of Wheeler Motorsports, NHRA Pro Stock Rookie Buddy Perkinson, and Stephen Hooks (CEO) and Ian Baas (Ryan Ellis' teammate) of APR.
March 5th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Guest- TV Tommy Ivo, Ryan Ellis calls in from Homested. Charlie Hottle from Cottman Transmissions in studio with us.
Febuary '11 Archives
Febuary 26th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Guests-10th Anniversary Show 2/26/11 8am Everybody in studio. It's a madhouse! Steve Britt from ODS calls in Lots of old friends call in
Febuary 19th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Guests- Our Photographer Brian Berry calls in from Daytona, Washington Post Sportswriter Liz Clarke remembers Dale Earnhardt 10 years later, Special Guest Kurt Busch (Pole Sitter for 2011 Daytona 500), Craig Murto calls in.
Febuary 19th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Guests- Our Photographer Brian Berry calls in from Daytona, Washington Post Sportswriter Liz Clarke remembers Dale Earnhardt 10 years later, Special Guest Kurt Busch (Pole Sitter for 2011 Daytona 500), Craig Murto calls in.
Febuary 12th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Guests- "Racing" Ryan Ellis is studio, Susan DeVault calls-in from Daytona, Top Fuel Champion Larry Dixon checks in, and driver of the Arca Series #82 Empire Racing Ford Fusion Sean Corr calls from Daytona
Febuary 5th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Guests- Jim Haines (Director Virginia Sprint Car Series) calls-in, Rob Geiger (Go2Geiger.com), and Donnie Neuenberger (Nationwide & Truck Series Vet)
January '11 Archives
January 29th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Guests- Dave R. calls in live from the 24 Hours of Daytona Ryan Ellis also calls in from Daytona. He won the Continental Tire Series ST race on Friday 1/28.
January 21st...In the Pits Racing Radio - Guests- Jessie Morrison (Spring Car Driver) & Wayne Harper (Announcer Lincoln Speedway), Aaron Ann Martin (Supervisor Special Event Dover), Tom Blanchette (Director of Operations/NHMS), and Karen Parker (VP Marketing/Martinsville).
January 15th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Guests- Robert Pandya from the Progressive Int'l Motorcycle Show Ernie Saxton of Motorsports 2011 Philly Ryan Ellis testing in Alabama.
January 8th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Guest today- Lynn Paxton- President of the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing Craig Murto calls in.
December '10 Archives
December 18th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Guest -Tony Intrieri 2011 Rally Appalachia, Craig Murto calls-in
December 11th...In the Pits Racing Radio - from Orlando Florida at the PRI Show Guests- Jimmy Wilson-VP USAR Pro Cup Series, Dennis Huth-American Speed Assoc., JC Beatty-ATI Performance Products
December 4th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Johnny Rocca's Birthday! - Guests include- Royce Miller (Pres. MIR), Jason "The Juice" Smith, Wally Bell (Chevy Pro Mod), Tom Cotter (Author)
November '10 Archives
November 27th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Guests include- Sal from Sals New York Bar & Grill, Graphic Artist Joe Bennett and Billy Mofet-Hammerfist, Matt Stone-Senior Editor MotorTrend/Editor MotorTrend Classics
November 20th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Guest- Monte Dutton
November 13th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Special Guest - Ashley Force.
November 6th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Ryan Ellis in studio; Wes Bryan-President of Patriot Motorsports Club; Phoner from Matt Hagan-Don Schumacher Racing-Die Hard Dodge Top Fuel Funny Car driver.
October '10 Archives
October 30th...In the Pits Racing Radio -Firestone Indy Lights driver Charlie Kimball and NHRA Funny Car drag racer John Force.
October 23rd...In the Pits Racing Radio - Jason "The Juice" Smith, Greg Quast, Bob Pockass from Scenedaily.com, "Shiftpoint" Phil.
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September '10 Archives
September 25th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Mike Smith from Martinsville Speedway.
September 18th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Guests are Tim Duerr Director of Motorsports Marketing- the Ford Motor Company, Gary Camp Public Relations Director at Dover International Speedway; Ray Evernham; Brad Kazelowski.
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August '10 Archives
August 28th...In the Pits Racing Radio - Call from Craig Murto in South Boston - Call from Dave Reininger in Chicago - Call from Richmond International Raceway President Doug Fritz.
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July '10 Archives
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