WFO Radio Podcast

Welcome to the WFO Radio Ignition podcast, your go-to source for high-octane entertainment and motorsport insights, hosted by the dynamic WFO Joe Castello. This week, we've got an electrifying lineup of topics and guests that you won't want to miss! Join Joe alongside his eclectic cast of characters, including Giovanni in Miami, the ever-insightful Sue Morris, the knowledgeable Bobby Graham, and Troy in Oregon, as they dive into the heart of the racing world. Chili Bowl Nationals Recap: We'll break down the action from the 39th Chili Bowl Nationals, where the best midget car racers battle it out in Tulsa. Expect firsthand accounts, surprising moments, and analysis of this iconic event. NHRA Sponsorship Controversy: There's been buzz around a sponsorship controversy in the NHRA. Joe and the crew will dissect the details, offering perspectives that only insiders can provide. NFL Playoff Matchups: With the NFL playoffs in full swing, we'll cover this week's matchups, discussing strategies, standout performances, and predictions. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just enjoy the sport, there's something here for you. Project Pontiac Challenges: Joe Castello shares his latest trials and tribulations with Project Pontiac. From mechanical headaches to innovative solutions, this segment is a must-listen for car enthusiasts looking into the nitty-gritty of vehicle restoration. Indy Car Changes: The team will delve into the latest shifts in Indy Car, discussing how these changes might influence the upcoming seasons and what fans can expect from their favorite drivers. With a blend of humor, expert analysis, and the unique perspectives of our cast, each episode of WFO Radio Ignition is crafted to entertain and inform. Whether you're into drag racing, NASCAR, IndyCar, or just the thrill of the sport, this podcast is your pit stop for all things motorsport. So, rev up your listening devices and subscribe to WFO Radio Ignition for a weekly dose of racing culture, controversies, and camaraderie

Join 2024 Funny Car champions Austin, Jimmy, and Thomas Prock as they dive deep into their record-breaking NHRA season! With 8 victories, including the prestigious U.S. Nationals, and a new record for No. 1 qualifiers, the Procks are not just racing; they're rewriting history. Hear firsthand about the emotional highs, like their win in Richmond after team owner John Force's crash, and the adrenaline-pumping 341.68 MPH run at Pomona. They'll also share insights on their new three-year sponsorship with Cornwell Tools and their strategies for defending their title. Get exclusive access to the world of NHRA Drag Racing with WFO Radio, where host Joe Castello, alongside NHRA stars like John Force, Ron Capps, Antron Brown, and more, bring you the latest from the Mission Foods and Lucas Oil Series. Don't miss this in-depth recap and look ahead with the champions themselves - it's more than just racing; it's a family legacy in the making!

#NHRA #DragRacing #Motorsports NHRA's Alan Reinhart joins Joe Castello for a weekly conversation about NHRA Drag Racing. Joe and Alan will discuss Alexis DeJoria's move to JCM Racing and the latest NHRA Drag Racing news. Summer Showdown winner Stephanie Nass discusses the big money bracket race scene in the "Great Northwest" following her win at Woodburn Dragstrip. WFO Joe will recap his trip to TBM Brakes in Bradenton, FL as #ProjectPontiac continues forward in attempt to make the Lucas Oil Series opener at Orlando Speed World Dragway in Orlando, FL. Interviews on WFO Radio have become part of winning for drivers in the NHRA Drag Racing Series. As part of the National Hot Rod Association's Track Announcing team, host Joe Castello brings insights directly from the world of professional NHRA Mission Foods and Lucas Oil Series Drag Racing. NHRA results and news are featured in weekly livestreams, NHRA's Alan Reinhart and other NHRA stars including John Force, Ron Capps, Antron Brown, Steve Torrence, Justin Ashley, Josh Hart, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Erica Enders all make frequent stops on the WFO Radio Podcast and livestream.

#NHRA #DragRacing #Nitro The boys are back from the Winter Break! Get ready for NHRA 2025! NHRA's Alan Reinhart has already called Drag Racing action in 2025 and will recap his experience at Tucson Dragway. WFO Joe is deep into his Project Pontiac and will recap the 25th Anniversary Darrell Gwynn Show of Shows in Pompano Beach, FL. Teams are getting ready for the 2025 NHRA season and WFO Radio will have it covered from start to finish. Interviews on WFO Radio have become part of winning for drivers in the NHRA Drag Racing Series. As part of the National Hot Rod Association's Track Announcing team, host Joe Castello brings insights directly from the world of professional NHRA Mission Foods and Lucas Oil Series Drag Racing. NHRA results and news are featured in weekly livestreams, NHRA's Alan Reinhart and other NHRA stars including John Force, Ron Capps, Antron Brown, Steve Torrence, Justin Ashley, Josh Hart, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Erica Enders all make frequent stops on the WFO Radio Podcast and livestream. MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

Happy 2025 WFO Universe! Joe Castello and the Ignition Crew are back for the first show of 2025. Project Pontiac, Tulsa Shootout, Kyle Larson, Best and Worst Innovations of last 25 years, Sue's Birthday, SportsCollision, and more.

WFO Radio Christmas Party! Join Joe Castello and the Patreon Crew in their end of year celebration! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our family to yours.

#NHRA #dragracing #PRI2024 NHRA's Alan Reinhart joins Joe Castello for a recap of the NHRA news from the 2024 Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis, Indiana. The announcement of NHRA's 75th season in 2026, Spencer Hyde driving for Jim Head, the reveal of Project Pontiac at PRI, the Peach State NHRA Showcase of Champions, NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals, Sept. 19-21, 2025, at zMAX Dragway, and more. Join us! Interviews on WFO Radio have become part of winning for drivers in the NHRA Drag Racing Series. As part of the National Hot Rod Association's Track Announcing team, host Joe Castello brings insights directly from the world of professional NHRA Mission Foods and Lucas Oil Series Drag Racing. NHRA results and news are featured in weekly livestreams, NHRA's Alan Reinhart and other NHRA stars including John Force, Ron Capps, Antron Brown, Steve Torrence, Justin Ashley, Josh Hart, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Erica Enders all make frequent stops on the WFO Radio Podcast and livestream. MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

Josh Hart joins WFO Radio for a preview of the 2024 PRI Trade Show. Josh will give the details of his new Top Fuel brain trust including Jason McCullough. Josh will also discuss BURNYZZ Speed Shop and what they have planned for the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show. WFO Joe's #ProjectPontiac engine will be featured at the PRI show in the Foggit booth #2312. Go check it out. Joe and Alan will preview all things PRI, including NHRA Happy Hour! They will also discuss Kye Kelley's win at the Snowbird Nationals. Interviews on WFO Radio have become part of winning for drivers in the NHRA Drag Racing Series. As part of the National Hot Rod Association's Track Announcing team, host Joe Castello brings insights directly from the world of professional NHRA Mission Foods and Lucas Oil Series Drag Racing. NHRA results and news are featured in weekly livestreams, NHRA's Alan Reinhart and other NHRA stars including John Force, Ron Capps, Antron Brown, Steve Torrence, Justin Ashley, Josh Hart, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Erica Enders all make frequent stops on the WFO Radio Podcast and livestream. MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

The Project Pontiac dyno test video just premièred and the WFO crew gets together before the 2024 PRI Trade Show. Dave and Sue Morris are on their way! The crew reviews the video, we discuss Kye Kelley winning the Snowbird Nationals, the bad news of Toyota leaving NHRA, and the F1 season finale. If you are going to PRI, go see Project Pontiac at the Foggit booth #2312.

#NHRA #DragRacing #TonyStewart NHRA's Alan Reinhart joins Joe Castello to talk NHRA Drag Racing. The guys will discuss key moments from the 2024 Mission Foods Series season, the importance of Tony Stewart to NHRA, and the upcoming PRI Show Indianapolis, Indiana. WFO Joe is back from dyno testing #ProjectPontiac. Alan asks, "How did it go?" Interviews on WFO Radio have become part of winning for drivers in the NHRA Drag Racing Series. As part of the National Hot Rod Association's Track Announcing team, host Joe Castello brings insights directly from the world of professional NHRA Mission Foods and Lucas Oil Series Drag Racing. NHRA results and news are featured in weekly livestreams, NHRA's Alan Reinhart and other NHRA stars including John Force, Ron Capps, Antron Brown, Steve Torrence, Justin Ashley, Josh Hart, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Erica Enders all make frequent stops on the WFO Radio Podcast and livestream. MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

The crew takes a deep dive into Bracket Racing at the start of this episode. Joleigh Stanfield debriefs following driving "her" dragster this weekend. Max Verstappan wins in F1 Qater, and Ferrari and McLaren will battle for the Constructors Championship in the final race at Abu Dhabi. Project Pontiac lives! Joe gives some details from the dyno test at Stinnett Racing.

#NHRA #DragRacing #Racing NHRA's Alan Reinhart joins Joe Castello for a debrief session following the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals. Alan and Joe will discuss the plane crash that stopped round one of eliminations, the 341.68 mph run by Austin Prock, the NHRA Awards banquet, and the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Champions. Join us! Interviews on WFO Radio have become part of winning for drivers in the NHRA Drag Racing Series. As part of the National Hot Rod Association's Track Announcing team, host Joe Castello brings insights directly from the world of professional NHRA Mission Foods and Lucas Oil Series Drag Racing. NHRA results and news are featured in weekly livestreams, NHRA's Alan Reinhart and other NHRA stars including John Force, Ron Capps, Antron Brown, Steve Torrence, Justin Ashley, Josh Hart, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Erica Enders all make frequent stops on the WFO Radio Podcast and livestream. MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

The gang gets together for a conversation following the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals. Cadillac is going to F1 and WFO Joe gets to be right 20 years too late. We find out who won the WFO League on Drag Race Bracket Bonanza, and who made the right championship picks. This is a fun show!

#NHRA #dragracing #NHRA2024results Antron Brown wins his 4th NHRA Top Fuel world championship! Antron joins WFO Radio host Joe Castello for a wide ranging conversation about his season, the pivotal first round match-up against Justin Ashley, a plane crash, and his team's future in NHRA Mission Foods series Drag Racing. Interviews on WFO Radio have become part of winning for drivers in the NHRA Drag Racing Series. As part of the National Hot Rod Association's Track Announcing team, host Joe Castello brings insights directly from the world of professional NHRA Mission Foods and Lucas Oil Series Drag Racing. NHRA results and news are featured in weekly livestreams, NHRA's Alan Reinhart and other NHRA stars including John Force, Ron Capps, Antron Brown, Steve Torrence, Justin Ashley, Josh Hart, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Erica Enders all make frequent stops on the WFO Radio Podcast and livestream. MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

#NHRA #DragRacing #Champion Greg Anderson is now a 6-time NHRA Pro Stock World Champion! Greg joins Joe Castello for a wide-ranging conversation about his championship run that was capped by a "winner takes all" final round against Dallas Glenn. Anderson will give behind the scenes details from the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals and moments from the 2024 NHRA Countdown. With this championship, cements his reputation as one of the greatest NHRA racers in history. Set a reminder to watch the show! Interviews on WFO Radio have become part of winning for drivers in the NHRA Drag Racing Series. As part of the National Hot Rod Association's Track Announcing team, host Joe Castello brings insights directly from the world of professional NHRA Mission Foods and Lucas Oil Series Drag Racing. NHRA results and news are featured in weekly livestreams, NHRA's Alan Reinhart and other NHRA stars including John Force, Ron Capps, Antron Brown, Steve Torrence, Justin Ashley, Josh Hart, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Erica Enders all make frequent stops on the WFO Radio Podcast and livestream. MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

#NHRA #DragRacing #NHRAFinals Aaron Stanfield and Dallas Glenn go WFO before the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals! The two Pro Stock young guns will discuss the battle for the Pro Stock world championship, and their closest competition, 5X champion Greg Anderson. NHRA's Alan Reinhart will recap the final divisional race from Las Vegas and preview The Finals from In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. @WFOJoe will give his take on the ultimate race of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season as we wrap NHRA 2024. WFO will continue through the Winter break and will feature interviews with each NHRA champion. Interviews on WFO Radio have become part of winning for drivers in the NHRA Drag Racing Series. As part of the National Hot Rod Association's Track Announcing team, host Joe Castello brings insights directly from the world of professional NHRA Mission Foods and Lucas Oil Series Drag Racing. NHRA results and news are featured in weekly livestreams, NHRA's Alan Reinhart and other NHRA stars including John Force, Ron Capps, Antron Brown, Steve Torrence, Justin Ashley, Josh Hart, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Erica Enders all make frequent stops on the WFO Radio Podcast and livestream. MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1dmb1JhZGlv

Joe Castello and the Patreon Crew talk Joey Logano winning his NASCAR Cup Series Championship; WFO Fantasy League results and final standings; NHRA Finals Preview; F1 debrief, Joe reports Vegas is F1 ready; Matt's Australia Report; SportsCollision, and more.

Joey Logano wins the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway. Listen to post race interviews with Championship 4 drivers William Byron, Tyler Reddick, and Ryan Blaney, Global Director Ford Performance Motorsports Mark Rushbrook, Team Owner Roger Penske, Race Winning Crew Chief Paul Wolfe, and Race Winner Joey Logano.

Ryan Blaney wins the Xfinity 500 from Martinsville Speedway. Listen to post race interviews with NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition Elton Sawyer and Race Winner Ryan Blaney.

Joe Castello and the Patreon Crew talk about Tyler Reddick's thrilling victory at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Carlos Sainz dominates the Mexico City Grand Prix. WFO Fantasy League results and standings. Dragster Jeff gives results from the Famoso Hot Rod Reunion, and SportsCollision.