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Rappin’ on Racin’

Pennsylvania’s Longest Running Motorsports Show - 40 years & counting! Hear interviews with drivers, promoters, and racing personalities.
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Rappin on Racin June 24, 2024

Guests this week include James Essex, Drake & Lori Troutman, Hudson O’Neil, Brock Pinkerous, Devan Moran, Ricky Thorton Jr, Steve Baker and Dave Hess Jr. Special thanks to Dave Olivieri, Howie Balis and Brian Spade for some great interviews. Additional thanks for Tommy Hein and Howie Balis for some excellent photos.

Jun 24, 20241 hr 50 minEp. 267

Rappin on Racin June 17, 2024.

Director of operations at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway Tyler Harris. Brandon Burgoon Late Model winner at Pittsburgh, Big Bad Leroy Brown first time winner at Pittsburgh, Pro Stock driver Chase Lambert, Late Model winner Clate Copeman and an old Albert Francis interview from Jennerstown. Victory Lane comments Pittsburgh with AJ Poljak, JC Boyer, AJ Manganiello and Jacob Chips. Victory Lane Lernerville with Brandon Spithaler, Rex King Jr, Michael Norris and Chris Schneider....

Jun 17, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 266

Welcome to Rappin on Racin June 10, 2024.

Some sad news last week Gil Roth the racing dentist passed away. Pittsburgh Pennsylvania had a special event to Honor Mr. Rodger’s Neighborhood. Gil’s mom was one of the characters on the program. Mom did not like racing. Mr. Rodgers, Latrobe Hall of Fame, Arnold Palmer, Dow Carnahan. We have a great show for you today. Guests will include Bill Korch with a report on the 13th Annual Ed Laboon Memorial and The Dream, Tyler Harris the Director of Operations at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speed...

Jun 10, 20242 hr 7 minEp. 265

Rappin on Racin June 3, 2024

Guest include Tyler Harris the Director of Operations at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway. Thursday’s Western PA Speedweeks winner Dylan Norris, Jonathan Taylor won the ULEMs Modified Feature at Pittsburgh, Brandon Burgoon PPMS Feature Winner, RUSH Modified Winner Chelsie Gallagher, Christian Schneider went two for two Friday and Saturday in the Pro Stocks, Gavin Kokolis won at PPMS, AJ Poljack the 2023 Track Champion talked about his game plan for 2024. AJ Flick, Jordan Poirier, Tim Sha...

Jun 02, 20241 hr 30 minEp. 264

Rappin on Racin May 27, 2024

Bill Korch has a report on the Indy 500, Tyler Harris the Director of Operations at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway was an update on the Western Pennsylvania Speedweek. Dave Olivieri and Howie Balis have some excellent interviews with Logan Zarin, Michael Norris, Branden Sheppard, Will Thomas, Colton Flinner, John Lee, Mark Cottone, Mike Bakalon and Anthony Aiello.

May 28, 20242 hr 2 minEp. 263

Rappin on Racin May 21, 2024

Guests include Nick Hoffman 2023 WoO Rookie of the Year and Current WoO Late Model Point Leader. Bobby Pierce former WoO Champion and Pittsburgher Winner. Michael Hollywood Lake Current ULMS Point Leader and Levi Yetter 2023 Marion Center Speedway Late Model Champion We also have former Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway Late Model Champion Ben Policz. RUSH Modified driver Chelsie Gallagher and Young Guns winning driver Sadie Snatchko. Special thanks to Howie Balis for all the World of Outla...

May 20, 20242 hr 30 minEp. 262

Rappin on Racin May 14, 2024

Our guests tonight include AREA Auto Racing writer Dave Dragovich. Gary Moury the owner of the Billy Webster Nostalgia 1937 Ford Coupe from the Pittsburgh Racing Association. We have a collection of interviews from the Heidelberg Raceway Dedication Ceremony in 2015 including Hall of Fame driver Dick Bailey. Late Model driver Augie Sandman. Bob Bentz Jr. Former driver and current car owner for Brandon Burgoon and Cody Koteles. Outstanding former drivers at Heidelberg Alex Makar and Dick Thomas...

May 11, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 261

Rappin on Racin May 7, 2024

Our guests on tonight’s program will include the Director of Operations and announcer from Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway Tyler Harris. Former Heidelberg Raceway competitor Ohio Racing Legend and Five-time Hall of Fame member Jeep Iacobucci. Hobby Stock feature winner Garrett O’Patchen. Lernerville Speedway Sprint Car Champion AJ Flick. Big Block Modified driver Colton Walters.

May 06, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 260

Rappin on Racin April 30, 2024

Director of Operations and announcer from Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway Tyler Harris. Ben Policz Rush Late Models, Cole Holden Rush Modifieds, Cody Koteles Pro Stocks, Logan Koteles Hobby Stocks, Tyler Hollister Open 4’s, Gavin Kokolis Young Guns. Joey Padula the promoter at Bedford Speedway, 1968 Lernerville Speedway Track Champion Dave Thompson’s daughter Bonnie Sarver will discuss the special awards from Friday. Eric Westendorf will highlight the action at Lernerville Speedway and ...

Apr 30, 20241 hr 32 minEp. 259

Rappin on Racin April 23, 2024

Director of Operations and announcer from Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway Tyler Harris. Chris Schneider Victory Lane comments. Herb Scott report with Bill Korch, Dave Olivieri interview with Late Model driver Kody Koteles. Jake Valasek the driver of Pure Stock 121. Dave Olivieri interview with Former Rush Sportsman Modified Champion Ben Easler they talk about his move to the Late Models. Howie Balis has a great interview with Marion Center Champion Rich Wicher. Eric Westendorf will high...

Apr 23, 20241 hr 40 minEp. 258

Rappin on Racin April 16, 2024

Director of Operations and the Voice of Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway Tyler Harris. Max Blair. Brandon Burgoon Multi Time Late Model Feature Winner at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway. Late Model Driver Brian Hutchko. Car Owner Big Tom Armel and his driver Dale Hollidge. Andy Anderson former Hagerstown Speedway Track Champion. Trevor Feathers Hagerstown Speedway Feature Winner

Apr 15, 20241 hr 39 minEp. 257

THE HERB SCOTT MEMORIAL

Join us at PPMS Saturday, April 20th for the Herb Scott Memorial for the RUSH Late Model Dirt Series. Herb Scott is probably the most well-known and respected driver who ever raced on the tracks of western Pennsylvania. His side-by-side battles with Joe Mihalic were nothing short of legendary. Ten times during his Hall of Fame career, Herb Scott won the track championship at Heidelberg (1956 through 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, and 1967). His first win came in his first year of racing at New Ke...

Apr 07, 20241 hr 48 minEp. 256

Rappin on Racin April 3, 2024

Director of Operations and the Voice of Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway Tyler Harris, Dave Olivieri and Tyler Harris will discuss the Gender Reveal, Kaylee Kovacs & Gary Koteles Prerace, and the race, Former PPMS Track Champion Nick Kocuba, Super Late Model Driver Tony Musolino Jr. And Julie Coates RUSH Late Model Series Media Content Coordinator.

Apr 03, 20241 hr 53 minEp. 255

Welcome once again to Rappin on Racin March 19, 2024

Director of Operations and the Voice of Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway Tyler Harris, ULMS Feature Winner Michael Norris, Driver of the 27 Late Model Michael Lake, ULMS Series driver Logan Zarin. We have some Victory Lane information with Michael Norris and Tim Shaffer. Victory Lane interview with SCDRA Feature Winner Andrew Hoffner

Mar 20, 20241 hr 16 minEp. 254

Rappin on Racin March 16, 2024.

Tyler Harris the Director of Operations and the Voice of Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway. Former Track Champion Stephen Shelpman. Crate Late Model driver and former Track Champion Cole Petrell. Lucas Oil Series announcer James Essex. Susie Rudolph the driver of car 55 in the Open Four Cylinders

Mar 13, 20241 hr 55 minEp. 253

Rappin on Racin February 14, 2024

Welcome to Rappin on Racin February 13, 2024 Guests tonight include Tyler Harris from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway. Seven-time Lernerville Speedway 410 Sprint Car Champion AJ Flick and Track Photographer Steve Skarupa. A note to all our listeners and drivers, please make sure you send a Valentine to your significant other. Sit back relax and enjoy the show.

Feb 12, 20241 hr 32 minEp. 252

Rappin on Racin January 17, 2024

First up is Tyler Harris the voice of Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway. Bill Korch has a 2023 Season Wrap Up for the Super Late Models. Dave Olivieri has some interviews from the ULMS Banquet. Promoter Trevor Zuver Tyler Emory ULMS LM Champion. Dave spoke with Ryan Montgomery Gateway Nationals Qualifier along with Lisa & Skip Lindenmuth. Howie Balis has a few nice interviews from NASCAR’s Managing Director of the Weekly and Touring Series Joey Denowitz. Scott Juno from American Racer...

Jan 17, 20241 hr 50 minEp. 251

Rappin on Racin December 16, 2023

Today's guests Tyler Harris the voice of Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway. NASCAR Champion Ryan Blaney. Dirt Late Model Super Star Scott Bloomquist. Levi & Tammy Yetter talk about their plans for 2024. Devin Moran & Roger Sellers. Trevor Zuver ULMS. Drake Troutman. Tyler Emery ULMS Late Model Champion. Pete Cameron ULMS Championship car owner and Jordan Anderson, winning Xfinity Car Owner.

Dec 15, 20232 hr 15 minEp. 250

Rappin on Racin November 14, 2023

Rappin on Racin with Steve Baker Hudson O’Neal claimed his first career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Championship which will earn him and his car owners Mark Richards and Steve Baker a record $200,000. The awards banquet is December 1, 2023. You can watch the show on Flo Racing. Today’s program is a story about Steve Baker. I hope you enjoy the show.

Nov 14, 202356 minEp. 249

Rappin on Racin November 7, 2023.

Compliments to WoO organization, Chris Dolack - Director of Marketing at World Racing Group and Jonathan Coleman, the director of publicity and communications Charlotte Motor Speedway. Guests include World Finals Late Model winner Mike Marlar, Victory Lane interview from David Gravel. Dave Olivieri has a nice interview with Hudson O'Neil and Tanner Holmes. The World of Outlaws Announcers have several drivers Brent Marks, Ricky Thorton Jr and Brad Sweet. Dave Olivieri also dis interviews with Mod...

Nov 08, 20231 hr 57 minEp. 248

Rappin on Racin October 24, 2023.

Guests include The owner of Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway Blair Cress Jr, and his announcer Tyler Harris, Jason Jameson Jim Dunn Memorial Winner, Dirt Track World Championship Recap of the race, Dirt Track World Championship winner Brandon Shepard, Hudson O’Neal the winner of the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Championship, and second place finisher Devin Moran.

Oct 24, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 247

Rappin on Racin October 16, 2023.

Tyler Dietz picked up 10,000 with his win in the 100-lap main event at Bridgeport Speedway. Swedesboro, New Jersey. Dan Angelicchio Wins $5,000 Rick Frazee Memorial at Latrobe Speedways Night 2 of Fall Fest. Tyler Harris has a season review on 2023 season at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway. Sam Mayer talked about his win on the Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Logan Zarin will discuss his victory at Muskingum Speedway. We will talk to Jason Busch about his 2023 Modified Track Champion...

Oct 10, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 246

Rappin on Racin October 2, 2023

Lernerville Speedway High Limit Podium comments from David Grave, Rico Abreau and Brad Sweet. Cory Simmons from Turn Five Turnaround and Dave Olivieri from Rappin on Racin did a wonderful 90-minute pre-race podcast will some great guests. Tonight’s guests include Tyler Harris the voice of Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, Bill Korch has a report on the 35 Annual Pittsburgher. Dave Olivieri has comments from Ricky Thornton Jr, Hudson O'Neal, Larry Kugel and Max Blair. Howie Balis has comm...

Oct 02, 20232 hr 7 minEp. 245

Rappin on Racin September 25, 2023

Tyler Harris the voice of Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, Marion Center Speedway current Super Late Model Point Leader and Feature Winner Levi Yetter, Retired driver and Car Owner of Zarin Racing Jim Zarin, DJ Johnson, Karley Miller Jr Sprint winner at Blanket Hill Speedway.

Sep 25, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 244

Rappin on Racin September 18, 2023.

Tyler Harris the voice of Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, Tabatha Coppola from the management team at Pittsburgh, Victory Lane interviews with Ben Policz and Darryl Charlier. AJ Poljak, Defending Pro Stock Champion and Winning Engine Builder Mercer Raceway FAST Series winner and Western PA Sprint Car Champion Bob Felmlee. We also have comments from Adam Kekich and Danny Sams. Robbie Scott, Tyler County Champion and Super Late Model Driver. Crate Late Model Driver Cole Petrelle. Pro Sto...

Sep 18, 20231 hr 29 minEp. 243

Rappin on Racin September 11, 2023

Bill Korch has a report on the World 100 from Eldora Speedway, Tyler Harris will cover all the activities from Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway. Two Victory Lane interviews with Tommy Schirnhofer and Stephen Shelpman. Howie Balis has a great September 4th interview with Late Model Feature Winner from Pittsburgh Brandon Burgoon. Howie Balis also has several Jennerstown driver interviews with The Meehleib’s, Mike Carlson, John Habersack, Preston Cope and Joe Maruca....

Sep 11, 20231 hr 41 minEp. 242

Rappin on Racin September 4, 2023

This week's guests include Tyler Harris the Voice of Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, BOSS Sprint Car Winner, Jordan Ryan, Mark Richard’s from Rocket Chassis, Jim Zufall’s series of Women in Racing at Pittsburgh with Kassidy Kamicker, Zoey Knight, and Sadie Snatchko We also have comments from Lenny Batycki and Bobby Labonte Howie Balis has a great interview from Bedford Speedway Winner Mason Zeigler. Colton Flinner talks about how difficult his adjustment is since his dad passed away. B...

Sep 04, 20231 hr 53 minEp. 241

Rappin on Racin August 28, 2023

Guests include Tyler Harris the voice of Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, Logan Kotelas the winner of the Willy White Memorial, Matt Urey the winner in the Open Four Cylinder Feature Duel at Pittsburgh. Howie Balis has some excellent interviews from Jennerstown Speedway with Jeff & Josh Dunmyer, Steve Sinko. and RJ Dallape Dave Olivieri had a nice interview Cale Schwartzmiller. At Jennerstown Speedway Kyle Burkholder was victorious in the Tanner Friedline Memorial. Tyler Dietz picke...

Aug 28, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 240

Rappin on Racin August 21, 2023.

Guests Include Tyler Harris the Voice of Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, 15-Year-Old Sprint Car Driver Jake Begenwald, Lernerville Speedway Champions AJ Flick, Rex King Jr, Michael Norris and Tyler Dietz. Pro Stock Driver Christian Schneider, 2023 Seven Time Feature Winner Brandon Spithaler, Jennerstown Speedway Feature Winners Zane Ferrell, Dan Campbell, Doug Glessner & Gary Wiltrout. Ryder Memorial Race Winner at Mercer Raceway Matt Williamson. Victory Lane with Mercer, Hummingbi...

Aug 21, 20232 hr 26 minEp. 239

Rappin on Racin August 15, 2023

Today’s guests include Tyler Harris, Brandon Lockwich, Lernerville Champion Brian Swartzlander, Mason Zeigler the winners of the 10 thousand Autism Awareness Race at Lernerville Speedway, Carl Bowser, Barry Awtey Jennerstown Champion and winner of the first Motor Mountain Masters, NASCAR Driver Garrett Smithley and Ethan Myers, Randy LaJoie, former NASCAR Champion and one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers. Plus, Evan Shotko the winner of the Motor Mountain master’s at Jennerstown Speedway.

Aug 13, 20231 hr 37 minEp. 238
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