Enjoys no-prep racing, has some hot rods, grabs some friends and start your own no-prep racing series. That is what our guest did! Chad Leyman, of the Performance Parts Street Cars, dropped by today to talk about a great deal of topics including: how Performance Parts Street Cars (PPSC) started, Chevelle or nothing, Mustang videos, promoting races at Lapeer International Dragway and how it started, "no-prep" definition, Bill Jennings, loyal fans of PPSC, the court and LID, how other states are ahead of Michigan in no-prep, Ubly, PPSC vs. them the rental car, the "rules", flashlights and camera and so much more! A very engaging guest, we look forward to having Mr. Leyman back with us in the future.

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CKiW iRADIO 76‘s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST CHAD LEYMAN OF PERFORMANCE PARTS STREET CARS

Welcome to the back porch and listen to two old friends give their opinions about all things drag racing in Michigan (and some Ohio) for the 2021 season. One of our favorite guests-Todd Sr. Dunham from the Drag Racers of Michigan Facebook page- is on the porch with us today as topics included: thoughts about Mid-Michigan, Onondaga, U.S.131, Ubly, Lapeer International, Northern and Milan dragways, the fine investments that Michigan track owners are doing, the Onondaga opening, Dragway 42, Mid-Michigan gem, fans coming back, Nick-the master of surprises, CKiW iRADIO 76 starting to use video equipment at the tracks, iffy television coverage for drag racing nationally, Nostalgia racing being HOT, hooray for Milan, Steve Timoszyk, William Alexander, the LID legal story, Bill Jennings and so much more!

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

What a guest. One gets an unique feeling when you talk to folks that were part of history. It's awe, humbleness and intrigue at the same time. Knowing that the voice on the other end of the phone was on legendary drag racing team in the golden days of the sport, we had so many questions to ask. Today our guest is Joe Pappas of the world famous "Motown (Mopar) Missile" team and he answered questions with such great insights we didn't want him to stop. Topics on today's show include: the name change of the Motown/Mopar Missile and what Barry Gordy had to do with that, what it was like to be on a Mopar Factory team, bringing engines in Holiday Inn rooms (with fuel), why the Motown Missile team was different than the other Mopar Factory teams (Sox and Martin, Landy, Leal, etc), who built their chassis (hint-it wasn't in Michigan) , Mr. Hoover, hanging out with Dyno Don, Ronnie and Grumpy, that big per diem money, the Mopar "Test Program Services", reel to reel data recorder, corporate politics, Grumpy's tube chassis Vega, NHRA hates Hemis, the end of the Mopar Factory teams, going to see Don Carlton's shop again after years past and so much more. We will have Mr. Pappas back. Guaranteed...

CKiW iRADIO 76‘s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH SPECIAL GUEST JOE PAPPAS OF THE LEGENDARY MOTOWN MISSILE TEAM

It's that feeling that you get when you know that your favorite cousins are coming for a visit. In this case,it is Clyde Newsome and Levi Prater from the Sloan Onondaga Dragway that are coming in to pay us a visit. Topics discussed on today's show include: what's new at the track, the no box programs, the learning curve of running a dragway, looking back at the opening of the track just a few months ago, the massive fan support, the heavy hitters that are coming to the Sloan Onondaga Dragway (SOD), the new timing system, "Racin' Woody", perhaps VIP seating, the interaction with the fans, getting sponsors, overflow parking, the road in front of SOD is now fixed, building up the racing classes, multi-generation racers at SOD, the speakers are up, what is coming up next and so much more!  Producer's Note: The passion and enthusiasm that Mr. Newsome and Mr. Prater have for SOD resonates through the speakers clearly. Their hometown genuineness is quite authentic and charismatic. As time progresses, we are quite confident that these gents will become not only more comfortable with their day-to-day duties, but become outstanding spokespersons for the Sloan Onondaga Dragway. They are well on their way now...

CKiW iRADIO 76‘s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUESTS CLYDE NEWSOME AND LEVI PRATER FROM THE SLOAN ONONDAGA DRAGWAY

Although he wears many hats at The Ubly Dragway, when Nick Janowiak is up in the tower, he is running on 100% Nitro. In our estimation, he calls the races like few can and making it exciting to listen. It is our pleasure to welcome Nick back with as he can covered topics like: new lights at Ubly (hello night time racing there), the $25,000 guaranteed Thunder in the Thumb race, his innovative morning "Deere Summits" before each race day, new concrete barriers replacing the steel guard rails, new menu items at the concession stand, upcoming races and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76‘s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” WITH GUEST NICK JANOWIAK FROM THE UBLY DRAGWAY

Welcome to "THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES" for 8/31/21. This is the only Detroit sports talk show NOT bought and paid by "them" so they can tell it straight. On today's show, Ken and John talk about topics including: zero impressed Lions, where be dat StatFord, missed the first rounder again, zzzz preseason, if you EVER did/doing sport betting-listen to this, zzzzz again to Mr. 501, here comes them college football folks and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76‘s ”THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES” 8/31/21

For a job well done, we invited Brian Scott back one more time to give an overall view of the Airfield Drags in Three Rivers, Michigan. Mr. Scott talked about how the whole day ran, fighting the high heat for the day, the last minute changes, the thoughts he had as many more people came in through the gate than was expected, the change in the racers parking, what he learned from that day, what next year may look like and so much more!

THE CKiW iRADIO 76‘s ”THE 5:15 SHOW” THE AIRFIELD DRAGS WRAP UP WITH BRIAN SCOTT

Welcome to the Detroit Sports Authorities, the show about sports NOT bought and paid for by any team, anywhere! On today's show, Ken and John (Mark should be sitting in a big tub of ice) talk about: the Miguel Cabrera's 500, why Zach Short stays, the Tigers and why, do you really want to bet anything on the Detroit Lions, getting caught in the sports betting trap and so much more!

THE DETROIT SPORTS AUTHORITIES FOR 8/24/21

Just go.  Wanna see drag racing at it's most basic level with a HUGE small town vibe?  Then hop into the LeBaron and get to the Dr. Haines Municipal Airport for the third first ever Airfield Drags in Three Rivers, Michigan. Normally we don't go out on a limb to advocate for a first time event, but we think that our guest today Brian Scott and his crew has put together a most unique event that is worthy of your time. Mr. Scott talks about how hard it was to cancel the second first Airfield Drags because of the weather and the triumph of getting it back on track quickly, the record amount of cars for the race, the pin-up girls, the folks who gave him the encouragement to do this again this year, food trucks, directions for where to go once they enter the airfield and so much more. We are going.

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

When there is an outbreak of rumors, we go right to the source to get the facts. No Bovine Scatology. Today we talked to David Findling (Court Appointed Receiver for the upcoming sale of Milan Dragway) in an compact timeframe to get some questions answered.              

CKiW iRADIO 76 WITH GUEST DAVID FINDLING-COURT APPOINTED RECEIVER FOR MILAN DRAGWAY

We hate internet rumors. So boring. When we have questions that need clarification, we get the facts.  End. Of. Story. We went right to the source to get the answers that we have been seeking. Back again with us is Ron Youngblood, Zoning Administrator/Code Enforcement Officer and Deputy Supervisor for London Township where the Milan Dragway is located. Mr. Youngblood is here to answer yet more questions about what happens when the dragway is finally sold. Topic's on today's show include: what the first thing the new owner should/has to do, safety concerns, certificate of occupancy, how fast they can get inspections done, a good-better-best scenario to open the gates after it's sold, example dates on how fast can all of the inspections can be done so the gates can start to reopen, unsafe benches, don't forget time for the closing, know your non-conformity clause, "the berm" , does everybody want the track back, which potential buyer did he personally talk to, how many walked inside the track with him and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76's "THE 5:15 SHOW" WITH GUEST RON YOUNGBLOOD FROM THE LONDON TOWNSHIP HALL, LONDON, MICHIGAN.

There are plenty of small town car shows in the summertime. Many of them are in the park in the center of the city or on a river bank. Few take over their hometown airport and have 60 maniacs drag race their hot rods down a 1/8 mile set up. That is what they are doing in a Three Rivers, Michigan where Brian Scott is running exactly this. It's called "The Airfield Drags" and it's going on August 7. On today's show, Mr. Scott talks about topics including: coming up with this idea, how unique it was to pitch this idea to the authorities, taking over an airport, things that goes into pulling off a show like this, how to make a burn out box happen where there isn't any electricity, expecting the unexpected, how they are going to run the races on runway 5, a real pin-up contest, the Riviera Theatre, sponsors, getting the Fire Department to light the tires on their fire engine, spectator parking, directions and so much more. We are going to this inaugural event, it sounds like a blast at Three Rivers...

CKiW iRADIO 76's "THE 5:15 SHOW" WITH GUEST BRIAN SCOTT FROM THE AIRFIELD DRAGS @ THREE RIVERS, MI.

We really enjoy folks that are constantly thinking outside the box to get fans back in the stands at drag strips. Our guest today sits in the front row in that class. Jason Murray, co-owner of the National Trail Raceway is with us to talk about topics such as: how do you leave your home in Oregon, travel the world with the NHRA and end up co-owner of a drag strip in Hebron, Ohio, the hands on  work that it takes to keep the track running, bookings and running a track during the Covid era, what is a "Demolition Drag Race" (producers note: it's genius), thinking about what to give next to give the fans entertainment to keep them coming back, flooding the market with big money races with surprising results, "Car Jousting" (genius pt.2), competing with 10 drag strips in the state and carving out your own niche, Mopar only weekend and other big events, local ice cream spoken at NTR, Christmas light show and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76's "THE 5:15 SHOW" WITH GUEST JASON MURRAY FROM NATIONAL TRAIL RACEWAY

We only do two "cruises" a year. We do Woodward as we have since we opened and the Lake Street Motorfest that we started doing last year. We had a blast. And Louis Carnevale is a big reason why . He is our guest and today Louis talks about all things Lake Street Motorfest. If you get a chance, look him up. Fascinating guy and a fascinating cruise. We will be there this September 22nd and we are, in many ways, looking to be there again.

CKiW iRADIO 76's "THE 5:15 SHOW" WITH LOUIS CARNEVALE OF THE LAKE STREET MOTORFEST

We at CKiW iRADIO 76 go directly to the source where the news is being made. This way, you get the facts straight from the news maker him(her)self. There won't be any bovine scatology to get in your way and you will be up-to-date with the story. Today our guest on a special Monday version of "THE 5:15 SHOW" is Bill Jennings-owner of the Lapeer International Dragway (LID). Topics on today's show include: a brief overview on how we got here, just what happened in court today, the finding of the judge, how Bill is fighting back, where does this case go now, when LID can run for the rest of the season, future plans for LID and so much more!

CKiW iRADIO 76's "THE 5:15 SHOW" WITH GUEST BILL JENNINGS OF THE LAPEER INTERNATIONAL DRAGWAY

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