Racing

I've been a big fan of Dale Jr. for many years, and I was very excited to see him win at Michigan International Speedway on Father's Day. It took him 143 races to get it done, but I knew it was coming sooner or later. Way to go Dale Jr!!! Wanna see the last 2 laps of the big win?

WBKR NASCAR Preview: Quicken Loans 400  For the second time in a row, drivers face a repaved track and for the second week in a row, NASCAR drivers and teams arrived at the speedway two days early for a test session. Cars took to the Michigan International Speedway on Thursday for the first of the week’s 2 test sessions. Mark Martin led the morning test session with a speed of 201.089 MPH while To

Big week in racing. A shorter race, a legend passes and a Busch is suspended. Here's Blake Smith's review of Sunday's action. WBKR NASCAR Preview: Pocono 400 Since the inaugural race in 1974, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series has been visiting the Pocono Mountains. Nestled in the “honeymoon capitol of the world” is the tricky triangle of Pocono Raceway. The NASCAR Cup Series will be making their 14th s

Exiciting Sprint Cup action returns to Kentucky Speedway on Saturday, June 30th with the Quaker State 400.  And Moon and I have your chance to win tickets for the next two weeks on The WBKR Waking Crew.  Tune in each weekday from 6am to 9am for your chance to snag tickets.  If you win, you'll not only see the biggest names in NASCAR compete, you'll also get to hear one of the biggest stars in coun

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series action is Sunday on WBKR and wbkr.com.  Let's check in with our NASCAR expert Blake Smith for a preview. WBKR NASCAR Preview: FedEx 400 NASCAR drivers and teams have left the friendly confines of the Charlotte hub and head north for Sunday’s  FedEx 400 at Dover International Speedway. The NASCAR cup series began visiting Dover in 1969, when Richard Petty took his famed #43

As heard on WBKR today, Dario Franchitti won the 96th running of the Indy 500 on Sunday by holding off a charging Takuma Sato, who crashed on the last lap. It was the third Indy 500 win for Franchitti, making him one of 10 drivers to win the race three or more times. Piloting his red No. 50 Target-sponsored car, Franchitti won despite starting 16th.

Memorial Day weekend is known for remembering our armed forces and those that gave all.  And, of course, hamburgers, hot dogs and the opening of swimming pool season. For race fans, it is a day filled with great racing. We turn to our buddy, Blake Smith for his review.

We had a nice crowd on hand for last night's RACETALK live from Show-Me's in Owensboro, we talked to a bunch of great drivers, track promoters and gave away Indy 500 tickets last night. Please make plans to come see the show live every Tuesday night 7 to 8p you can also enjoy the great food at Show-Me's! Don't forget to LIKE our RACETALK Facebook Page!

WBKR NASCAR Preview: The Sprint All-Star Challenge by Blake Smith With a 36-week racing schedule and limited off time, drivers and teams look forward to the three Charlotte-based events each season. This weekend’s All-Star Challenge, formerly known as the Winston, marks the first of these weeks for the 2012 season. The format for the All-Star Challenge has changed but the level of excitement on Sa

LIVE from Show-Me's in Towne Square Mall in Owensboro, KY tonight & every Tuesday night from 7 to 8pm join your host Malcolm West as he talks to local drivers, track owners and more. Plus stop by Show-Me's for great food & your chance to win tickets to Indy 500 qualifying, given away 5 pairs of tickets tonight! Hop...

WBKR NASCAR Specialist Blake Smith Previews the Bojangles’ Southern 500, Saturday night at 5:00 p.m. on WBKR. Since 1950, NASCAR’s top division has been visiting the historic South Carolina track known as The Lady in Black. This weekend will mark the series’ 109th visit to the 1.366 mile oval. Even though there have been 108 races at the speedway, there have only been 45 different winners. Read Mo

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Owensboro Show-Me's in Towne Square Mall last night we moved into the back room and had another jam packed house, next Tuesday night at 7:00pm join us for another edition of Racetalk we will have 5 pair of tickets for Indy 500 qualifying! In case you missed some of the great audio from last night's show we have it for you right here! Don't forget to LIKE our