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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 10.11.24

On a jam-packed episode of Race Central, Kurt Hansen is joined by very special guest Lisa Mayo DeRiso, who is a key contributor in the big lawsuit filed by several Las Vegas businesses against F1. What led to the law suits? What all is being done to help those affected by the Grand Prix? Has there been any progress made in this case? All of that and more in this Race Central exclusive interview! More updates to come once we have them! 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 10.11.24

Kurt Hansen breaks down some big news coming out of NASCAR. What do the standings look like coming into the weekend? Kurt is joined by Elon Warden to talk everything NHRA! What does the weekened look like? Who will be winning these big races and how can fans get involved? There is drama over at F1 and the RedBull cars. What does Kurt make of it and is this drama real? 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 09.20.24

Kurt is in the studio, ready to break down what's been going on since last week in the world of motorsports! 

How was the end of the Indy Car season, and did anything surprise him? What does that mean for the next season? Will there be any shakeups? What tracks does Kurt miss, and what tracks will he try and visit next race season? Updates from races in the NHRA. Could Connor Zilisch be on the move? Updates on NASCAR and so much more on the first hour of power! 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 09.20.24

Kurt is in studio ready to break down whats been going on since last week in the world of motorsports! 

The NASCAR season is approaching its climax. How have the playoffs been shaking out? The playoffs round of 16 is on its last race in Bristol. Who does Kurt like to win the race, and how could that impact the next few weeks? A big crash caused some commotion, how did Joey Logano and Brad Keslowski react to it? How did others impact by the crash react to the track and outcome?  

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 09.13.24

Kurt is ready to go this week with an opening message to be safe out there in these crazy times! What is going on over at Indy Car as they enter their last week of competition! Who has the best chances to win, and are there any chances for big names to make a splash before its all said and done? Kurt goes into some of his early memories here in Colorado and the old circuits that came through town. Some NASCAR and F1 updates to round out the first hour! 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 09.13.24

Kurt is ready to go this week with an opening message to be safe out there in these crazy times!

A quick standings check in from Indy Car and who Kurt sees coming on top this weekend. Is time running out for the Red Bull team over in the F1 circuit? Joe Star joins the program to set up the next few races. Who has the best chances to come out op top and what teams are looking ready to finish the chase? Kurt and Joe talk about the Kyle Larson rumors and what that means moving forward? We wrap up this show going around the internet recapping the biggest stories coming out of the motor sports world. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 09.06.24

Kurt opens hour one, recapping some big stories coming from F1. Is Redbull finally falling apart? Can their drivers remain on top or is there something going on underneath the hood? Its the home stretch over at the Indy car circuit. How does Kurt see the standings and who does he like to win it all? Joe Starr joins the show to break down the most recent NASCAR news. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 09.06.24

Hour two opens with Kurt reacting to Kyle Larson driving in the Indy 500 and Bob Pockrass's thoughts on who will get eliminated in the 2024 Cup Series championship. He is joined by Larry Foyt to talk about his team and what they have coming up as the race season goes on! Kurt reacts to the call with Larry and talks Indy and NASCAR coming into its last few races! Kurt wraps up the show, looking ahead to the races coming up across the racing world! 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 08.25.24

Kurt is back after a week away on assignment. He opens up the show recounting the crazy weeks in the racing world and highlights what’s coming up this weekend. He is joined by Funny Car driver Buddy Hull to catch up and talk about his races that are coming up soon! He ends the hour updating everyone on the NHRA standings across all of its races. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 08.25.24

Kurt is back after a week away on assignment. In hour two he is joined by Joe Starr to catch up on all the news coming out of NASCAR. Could the Red Bull team finally be slowing down? Is Max Verstappen on a decline? Kurt is joined by Adam Andretti to talk about racing and the joys of being a driver.

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 08.09.24

In hour 1 Kurt gets into some of the olympics.  He has an opinion on the safety of the current cars.  Whats running racing right now?  Candice Lee Spencer and Joe Maynard both join the show.

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 08.09.24

In hour 2 Kurt has some stories about his time with the Maynards.  Kurt gets a laugh but did race central good luck work again? Kurt goes through what he thinks is the points standings. Kurt wraps things up and we are headed into the weekend.

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 08.02.24

Kurt Hansen is back and is loving this year's Olympic games. He talks on the Stewart Hass Motorsports news, IMSA and the race this weekend, and has a chat with Antron Brown, what he has been up to and what's to come! 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 08.02.24

In hour two, Kurt is joined by Katherine Legge to catch up! They talk about Katherine's accomplishments and her hobbies. They talk about Katherine's first experience at Pike Peaks and if she would be willing to come back. Kurt also gets into some NASCAR and F1 news. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 07.12.24

In hour one, Kurt gives a quick recap of the weekend's racing news. Lewis Hamilton taking the British GP, news across indie car and NASCAR. Kurt asks what it means to have "IT" in motor sports. He is joined by Randy Leffingwell, the author of "Against All the Others: Porsche's Racing History," to discuss the book and some stories about Porsche's early years. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 07.12.24

In the second hour Kurt is joined by Professional Driver, Loni Unser, to talk about her time at Pikes Peak, and other events and partnerships they are a part of. Kurt touches on the changing of EVs and alternate motors in racing and how it could affect NASCAR. He ends the show remebering his times over at Bandimere Speedway. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 06.28.24

In hour one, Kurt jumps into some of the stories from motor sports over the weekend, including Leah Pruett annoucing her pregnancy. Kurt shared several stories from his time in the motor sports media world and how he got a TV spot over the weekend! 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 06.28.24

In the second hour Kurt is joined by Jake Drew who is a young up and comer in the ARCA Menards Series West. Kurt talks about some of the news over the weeken,d and gives some audio clips. He is joined by Photo Joe Starr to end the show to discuss all things NASCAR.  

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 06.14.24

In hour one of Race Central with Kurt Hansen, Kurt recaps some of the stories from a week of racing. He is joined by Robb Holland to talk about Pikes Peak racing as well as the Hill Climb. Kurt ends the hour by giving his thoughts on Kyle Larson doing the double and getting the waiver.    

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 06.14.24

In hour two, Kurt plays more audio from around the racing world. He gives more takes and opinions on which drives could do the double today. Buddy Hull joins the show to talk about racing funny cars and having Jim Dunn as his crew chief. Kurt ends the show by congratulating Martin Truex Jr. on his retierment.

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 06.07.24

After a few weeks off Kurt comes back ready to talk the latest and most exciting news in the racing world. In hour one Kurt gives some thoughts on the latest in NASCAR and shares some stories of his good friends. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 06.07.24

In hour two Kurt kicks off the hour with some Formula1 talk! He shares a story with Ricky Rudd and the interesting direction he thought NASCAR was going towards.  Joe Star joins the show to break down the latest news in NASCAR with Kurt to wrap the show up! 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 05.17.24

Kurt Hansen kicks off the second hour of power joined by Joe Starr from Big West Racing to talk about the All Star Race. They discuss the scenario of Kyle Larson winning the Indy 500 and what it would mean for the Coke 600. Kurt jumps over to the world of Outlaw Racing after his guest spot with Photo Joe Starr and listens to some of what Tyler Reddick and Bob Pockrass had to say after Reddick's scuffle with Chris Buescher. He talks about a recent race at Laguna and some Indy Car road course races. Final Call features a happy moment with Brad Keselowski's big win at Darlington and some racers on the outside looking in. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 05.17.24

Kurt opens today's show setting the table with some talk about Indy, the Goodyear 400, and the beautiful weather outside. He talks about a prominent crash that may have wrecked a team's car before pole day. He gushes over Kyle Larson racing in the Indy 500 and the Coke 600 on the same day. Kurt talks about Fast Friday in Indy on this fast friday before digging into favorites for the All Star Race. We hear from Kyle Larson about doing The Double to conclude the first hour. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 05.10.24

Kurt opens the second hour of the show talking about the California pipeline of drivers before wrapping up discussions about the Miami Grand Prix. Kurt is joined by Photo Joe Starr from Big West Racing to talk about the photo finish that happened in Kansas. Who did he think won the closest finish in NASCAR history? He also tells us what's going on between Front Row and Spire. Kurt tells us a story about a real nice car before telling us some trivia and factoids about Darlington. Kurt closes out today's show talking about World Outlaws racing and some more of the local sports around Denver. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 05.10.2024

Kurt opens today's swhow setting the table for the show, bringing up the ongoing Penske story and the closest finish in NASCAR history since the last time he was in Studio 1A. We get to hear from Kyle Larson after he won the AdventHealth 400 in the closest finish in the history of NASCAR. Kurt is joined by Joe Bellm from BST Promotions to talk about ASCS Sprint Car racing coming up soon. They also dicsuss the festivities that BST Promotions puts on for their races. Kurt concludes the first hour with a discussion about F1's Miami Grand Prix. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 04.26.24

Kurt opens the show telling us about his recent travels. then he's joined by BST Promotions' Joe Bellm to talk to him aout his new partnerships in dirt track racing. he talks about Indy Car and Formula One and then closes out the show joined by Joe Starr to break down Talladega.

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 04.26.24

Kurt recaps his trip to Arizona for some NHRA racing off the top of the show and previews the Acura Grand Prix coming up. Kurt tells us about the BST series before diving into Dover this weekend. He is joined by Lawless Alan to talk to him about his recent hot streak and his upcoming work in ARCA. Kurt closes out the show talking about a pretty bad crash before letting you hear some good sound from Michael Jordan's fisrt vistory as an owner. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 04.12.24

Kurt Hansen opens the second hour of today's Race Central with a review for a local car for sale before taling a bit more Indy Car. The Kurt talks about F1's schedule and Fernando's career revitalization. We hear some of Denny Hamlin's thoughts on the restart rule that got him a win and his spat with a track owner. Connor Mosack joins us to talk about his first time racing in Nola. He tells us how he really got into racing full time and he takes us through his process preparing for a race. Kurt closes the show telling us where to watch all the racing action going on this weekend and letting us hear from some of the drivers. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 04.12.24

Kurt Hansen opens today's Race Central setting the table, talking about the beautiful weather and the racing scene. Then, he talks about Erica Anders' and Grey Anderson's performances in some recent drag races. Kurt tells us about some Indy Car and some of the new stuff going on with the cars and he gets a caller to get his two cents on what could be done better. He closes out the first hour answering the caller's questions about Logan Sargeant and F1.

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 03.15.24

In the second hour of today's Race Central with Kurt Hansen, Kurt is joined by Photo Joe Starr from Big West to talk about his new website and the goings on around the world of motorstports. Kurt continues chopping it up with Joe about the sprint race series and Toyota cars' great performances in Phoenix and other short track races. Joe returns for one more segment to talk about Snowmageddon before digging into their picks for this weekend. Kurt concludes today's show talking about Joey Logano's crash in Phoenix and the short track package after Phoenix. He gives us an opportuinity to hear the best out of Phoenix's race this past weekend.

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 03.15.24

In the first hour of today's Race Central with Kurt Hansen, Kurt talks about the very eventful beginning of the NASCAR season. Then he gives Christopher Bell some kudos for his performance in the Shriners Children's 500 down in Phoenix. Kurt covers the iconic 12 hours of Sebring and tells some stories from events of the past. Kurt closes the first hour taling about the F1 race in Saudi Arabia and hearing the drivers' thoughts on their recent races. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 02.23.24

In hour 2 of Race Central with Kurt Hansen, Kurt shares a story on  Willy T Ribbs. We listen in to Kevin Harvick talk about his time at Atlanta. We have more audio from Daytona winner William Byron.  Does Byron deserve more credit? What did Jeff Gordon have to say after Byron's win. Joe Star joins the show. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 02.23.24

In hour 1 of Race Central with Kurt Hansen, Kurt reacts to the Daytona 500 and the controversial finish. Author, Jonathan Ingram joins the show. Joe Bellm joins the show to discuss the dirt track. Kurt finishes up with a review of the Toyota Prius and its new specs.

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 02.16.24


Welcome back to Race Central with long time motor sports insider Kurt Hansen. Kurt opens the second hour talkng about some fond memories from the Gator Nationals. He is joined by NHRA driver Camrie Caruso to talk about the the goings on in Gainesville at the Gator Nationals. Kurt is then joined by Lawless Alan, a NASCAR truck driver, to talk about his experience at Daytona. Kurt closes out today's show with Photo Joe Starr to get his take about what's going on down at Daytona. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 02.16.24

Welcome back to Race Central with long time motor sports insider Kurt Hansen. Kurt returns from some time off getting us ready for a full docket of big races coming up. Then Kurt dives into why he likes the duel races and everything that goes into them. He talks some Hall of Fame before reviewing a local car for sale. Kurt closes out the hour with some housekeeping involving a returning competitor that he he's fond of. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 01.12.2024

Welcome back to Race Central with long time motor sports insider Kurt Hansen. Kurt opens the second hour with Photo Joe Starr from Big West Racing to talk about the ongoing Chili Bowl and all of the spectacular flips and mishaps going on there. Joe gives us the inside scoop of what's ben going on with SRX and they have a discussion about the F1 scene. They have a discussion about the Connor Zilisch develeopmental deal and what it means for the industry. Kurt and Joe share some stories about some brash drivers and the crashes they got involved in before they break out the crystal ball for Daytona. The guys close out the show talking about some local motorsport legends and what they're up to. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 01.12.2024

Welcome back to Race Central with long time motor sports insider Kurt Hansen. Kurt opens the show lamenting the death of the B level motor speedways.  He gives us some words of wisdom with the freezing cold wekend ahead of us before finishing his discussion on Robert Kaufmann.
Kurt has a serious discussion about talented youngster Connor Zilisch's new developmental deal with Trackhouse. He concludes the first hour talking about the ongoing Chili Bowl Nationals and some F1. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 01.05.24

Welcome back to Race Central with long time motor sports insider Kurt Hansen. 
Kurt opens the second hour regaling us with a fun story about Jim Harbaugh going all the way back to his playing days. He is joined by Elon Warner from Warner Communications to talk about the leaderboards and the outta nowhere racers as they preview 2024. Kurt has compaby in the new year as he is joined by Big West Racing's Joe Starr to hear what's going on in local motorsports in Denver. Joe stays on for the final segment to tell us some stories from the Chilly Bowl. 

 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 01.05.24

Welcome back to Race Central with long time motor sports insider Kurt Hansen. Kurt comes back from a couple weeks off for the holidays to give us some insight into the world of motorsports ahead of Daytona. He reflects on the inchanging of the guard and influx of newer drivers into the mix. Kurt is joined by dragster Buddy Hall to talk about his return to his racing roots and the difficulty of driving one of those funny cars. Kurt concludes the first hour talking about the Gator Nationals. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 12.15.23

Welcome back to Race Central with long time motor sports insider Kurt Hansen. There's big news from Leah Pruitt involving her future in motor racing and Kurt airs it out. Then, Funny Car driver Chris King joins us live from Chicago to talk about changes to his team and preparing for the new season. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 12.15.23

In hour 2 of Race Central Kurt recounts a number of incredible racing stories throughout the years involvnig him and some having nothing to do with him! Then, we go through the greatest racing films of all time in the wake of the new Ferrari Trailer being released. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 12.01.23

Welcome into the 1st hour of today's Race Central with motorsports insider Kurt Hansen. The main topic of discussion is NASCARS new game-changing broadcasting deal for next season which should bring in a ton of new viewers. Then, Kurt and producer Sydney Corra "bridge the gap" and talk about a couple of cultural moments as Jeff Bezos enters the chat in the NASCAR landscape.    

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 12.01.23

Hour 2 of Race Central with Kurt Hansen rolls on as we're joined by "photo" Joe Star who joins us live from Alabama at the Snow Ball Derby to fill us in on all of the wild and crazy happenings down there. Then, we hear from some of the biggest names in NASCAR on all of the most important off season news. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 11.17.23

Welcome in to Hour 1 of Race Central with motorsports insider Kurt Hansen. F1 at Las Vegas is this weekend and it has been nothing short of a nightmare for F1 in the days leading up to the race. Kurt airs out the drama before we're joined by Vegas motorsports insider and returning guest Rick Rosen who provides details on everything thats going on on the ground in Vegas. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 11.17.23

Hour 2 of Race Central with Kurt Hansen rolls on as we welcome the President of the Piston Foundation, Jeff Mason to the show who chats with Kurt about the foundation and how they've been inspiring youth through automobile restoration.  

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 11.10.23

Hour 2 rolls on as host Kurt Hansen continues recapping the NASCAR Championships and we hear from a couple of drivers themselves including Ryan Blaney, William Byron and Kevin Harvick. Then "Photo" Joe Star joins us for the Local Joe segment and chats with Kurt about the Chilli Bowl Nationals.  

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 11.10.23

Long time motorsports insider Kurt Hansen makes his triumphant return to the radio for Hour 1 of Race Central. Much has happened in his absences, including the NASCAR Championship. Kurt recaps Ryan Blaney's win before previewing F1 next weekend at Vegas! Then, PR guru Elon Werner joins us live from NHRA at Pomona to update us on what's happening there, as well as at his betting website dragracebracketbonanza.com. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 10.06.23

Welcome in to the Race Central show with long time motorsports insider Kurt Hansen! It's playoff time in NASCAR and Kurt reveiws driver performances as racers start to fall out and gets listeners ready for this weekend at Talladega and Charolette. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 10.06.23

Hour 2 of Race Central with Kurt Hansen rolls on as we continue reviewing the NASCAR playoffs and hear from some of the drivers themselves ahead of the action this weekend. Then, racing PR tycoon Elon Werner joins the show and chats with Kurt about racing and his new endeavor, DragRaceBracketBonanza.com. Also, a new partner to Race Central, Adam Neely from Mil-Spec Colorado Truck Accessories and Bed Liners, joins the show to talk about the great work they do at Mil-Spec!

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 09.29.23

Welcome to the first hour of power with long time motorsports insider Kurt Hansen! NASCAR at Talladega is this weekend- tune in as Kurt breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the race, and the entire NASCAR season thus far. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 09.29.23

Hour 2 of Race Central rolls on as Kurt opens up the phone lines and our great guest Raulph joins the show to talk F1 and the one driver that will not be there next year. Then, Photo Joe Star comes on for our "Local Joe" segement who updates us on all things in local racing including the upcoming Colorado Motor Racing Hall of Fame event. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 09.08.23

Hour 2 of Race Central rolls on as we welcome racing PR guru Elon Werner to the show who chats with Kurt about the Indy Nationals as Elon gives his take on where a couple of drivers stand on the season and what the future may hold. Also, Elons Drag Race Bracket Bonanza!  Then, Kurt tells a great Randy Dorton story. 
 
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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 09.08.23

Welcome back to the first hour of Race Central with motorsports insider Kurt Hansen. Kurt's hittin' everything from Indy Nationals and Alex Palou as the 2023 IndyCar Champion, NASCAR and Kyle Larson's win last weekend, Hendrick Motorsports 500th victory, F1 updates, NHRA and Trans Am at Watkins Glen. Plus, NHRA Top Fuel points leader Justin Ashley joins the show during his weekend off to chat with Kurt ahead of the NHRA Championship. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 09.01.23

Hour 2 of Race Central rolls on with Kurt Hansen as we welcome Funny Car Driver and Firefighter Chris King on the show who is also coming to us from Indy Nationals. Kurt and Chris talk overcoming his blowup and assisting fellow drivers as well as his foundation that helps educate and support burn victims. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 09.01.23

Welcome back to Race Central with long time motorsports inside Kurt Hansen! We're kickin' the hour off with a guest we are usually communicating with behind the scenes- PR guru Elon Werner who joins us live from the NHRA Indy Nationals to talk about the weekend and some exciting new faces in racing. Then, also live from Indy, Top Fuel drag racer Buddy Hull joins the show to talk about his racing and dedication to his team. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 08.25.23

Welcome back to Race Central with long time motorsports insider Kurt Hansen! It's time for the racing playoffs and Kurt is ready to update you on what to expect in spite of the whirlwind season we've had in all sectors of racing! But first, lets recap what happened at The Glen in NASCAR, Knoxville Nationals and IndyCar. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 08.25.23

Hour 2 of Race Central with Kurt Hansen rolls on as Kurt revisits audio from the likes of Bubba Wallace and Austin Dillon as we anticipate this weekend at Daytona. Then, "Photo" Joe Star joins the program for our Local Joe segment and updates us on all of the local motor racing news. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 08.04.23

Welcome back to Race Central with long time motorsports insider Kurt Hansen who updates the listeners on all of the latest news in Motorsports including NASCAR, IndyCar, NHRA, F1 and more!

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 08.04.23

The 2nd Hour of Power rolls on in Race Central with Mr. Kurt Hansen as Kurts gets you set with everything you need to know heading into this weekend in Nashville for IndyCar. Then, Trans Am Champion Rafa Matos joins the show and chats with Kurt about his new "quiet lifestyle". 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 07.07.23

Welcome back to Race Central with long time motor sports insider Kurt Hansen. In Hour 1 Kurt is recapping the long awaited Chicago Street Race for NASCAR as it was quite the special. Then, NHRA Funny Car Champion Matt Hagan joins the show to talk about the last show at Bandimere Speedway. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 07.07.23

Hour 2 of Race Central with Kurt Hansen rolls on as we're joined by motor sports expert Lee Spencer who breaks down the Chicago Street Race and NASCAR's continued effort to expand the sport to new markets and audiences.

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 06.30.23

Welcome back to Race Central with long time motor sports insider Kurt Hansen as Kurt gears you up for this weekends super cool Chicago Street Race and all the fun that comes with that. Then, Top Fuels current points leader Justin Ashley joins the show to give us the deets on his season so far.

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 06.30.23

Hour 2 of Race Central rolls on as Funny Car driver and Chicago Firefighter Chris King joins the show to talk with Kurt about Mile High Nationals. Then, Kurt wraps up all major news in the motor sports world ahead of this weekends action.

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 06.09.23

Welcome in to the first hour of Race Central with Motor Sports Insider Kurt Hansen. Today Kurt updates the listeners on all of the latest news in motor sports including Kyle Busch's win and more Chase Elliot drama. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 06.02.23

Welcome back for Hour 1 of Race Central with motor sports insider Kurt Hansen. The show kicks right off with Brittany Force (NHRA Top Fuel Contender) joining the show to fill Kurt in on her season and pre race rituals. Then, Trans Am Star Austin Green jumps on the line and gives Kurt the DL on his season as well. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 06.02.23

Hour 2 of Race Central rolls on as Championship Sports Car Racer Tyler Mcquarrie joins the show and chats with Kurt about his season and his new whip! Then, "Photo" Joe Star joins the show for our Local Joe segment and breaks down the Indy 500 with Kurt. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 05.12.23

Welcome back to Race Central with motor sports insider Kurt Hansen. Tune in for Hour 1 as Kurt recaps all of the latest news in motor sports including F1 at Miami, 100 Days to Indy and more. Then, we hear from talented sculptor Michael Etrick who chats with Kurt about his latest Auto Union Tribute sculpture and their time at the Long Beach Grand Prix.

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 05.05.23

Hour 2 of Race Central rolls on as Kurt Hansen calls up Former Trans Am Champ and IMSA Star Marc Miller who updates him on the season thus far. Then, after a car review, Photo Joe Star joins the program to tell us what's going on down at the track this weekend. Happy Cinco De Mayo amigos!

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 05.05.23

Hour 1 of Race Central with Kurt Hansen is jam packed as we celebrate Cinco De Mayo! Our first guest is Super Late Model winner Jace Hansen who chats with Kurt about his dub at Colorado National. Then, Katherine Legge (IMSA and Indy Car star) joins the show and fills Kurt in on her season and life since they last spoke. And finally, the great Lee Spencer of Racin Boys Network comes on and gives Kurt even more inside info!

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 04.21.23

Welcome back to Race Central with long time motorsports insider Kurt Hansen. In hour one Kurt recaps his trip to the Long Beach Grand Prix and all of the details of the race. Then, Matt Hagans hot streak before looking ahead to NASCAR this weekend. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 04.21.23

Hour 2 of Race Central with Kurt Hansen rolls on as Kurt talks the Long Beach Grand Prix before breaking down claims that Chase Elliot is "the Tiger Woods of NASCSAR". Then, Photo Joe Star joins the show to chat with Kurt about the closing of Vandermeer Speedway down in Morrison, 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 04.07.23

Motor sports insider Kurt Hansen comes to you live from the El Paso County Raceway for hour 1 of Race Central! Kurt gets you geared up for the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Season Opener as he'll be calling the race down in Calhan tomorrow evening. Kurt Recaps NASCAR at Richmond as well.

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 04.07.23

Hour 2 of Race Central rolls on as Kurt comes to you live from the El Paso County Raceway for the World of Outlaws Season Opener where he'll be calling the race from the tower! Photo Joe Star comes on from the ground at El Paso as well to give us all of the inside information and updates on the drivers. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 03.24.23

Welcome back to Race Central after a months hiatus from the radio! In hour 1 of todays show we hear from two big names in motor sports as Kurt also gets us caught up on all the news we missed. The youngest winning driver in Trans Am 2, Brent Crews joins the show and chats with Kurt about his rapid success at such a young age. Then, Paul Dallenbach, multiple time Pike Peak International Hill Climb champion, hops on and talks this years race!

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 03.24.23

Hour 2 of Race central with Kurt Hansen rolls on as Kurt gets us caught up on all of the major news in motor sports as of late. Then, "Photo" Joe Star joins us for our Local Joe segment and provides his opinion on all of the drama from NASCAR to F1.

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 02.24.23

In hour 1 of Race Central, motor sports insider Kurt Hansen wraps up everything you need to know about the Daytona 500 and Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s big win.

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 02.24.23

Daytona 500 breakdown continues with motor sports insider Kurt Hansen. But first, former Trans Am Series champion Tomy Drissi joins the show to chat with Kurt about the Trans Am season opener. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 02.17.22

It's the first hour of power with long time motor sports insider Kurt Hansen who's getting you geared up for this weekends Daytona 500 and our Bash After the Clash Daytona 500 celebration at Podium Karting and Events right here in Denver this Sunday. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 02.17.23

Hour 2 rolls on as host Kurt Hansen prepares you for the NASCAR season and this weekends big race- Daytona 500. Tune in to hear picks and predictions. AND, don't forget to stop by our annual Bash After the Clash Daytona 500 watch party at Podium Karting and Events this Sunday!!

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 02.10.23

Syd the Kid is back in the studio on todays edition of Race Central as long time motor sports insider Kurt Hansen gets you updated on all of the latest news in the sport. Trans Am driver Michelle Abbate joins the show and chats with Kurt about the new season and her love for the track. Then, Mason Filippi, factory driver for Bryan  Herta Autosport, comes on as well and talks with Kurt about Rolex 24 and other upcoming races as well as his 2 podium finishes at Daytona.  

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 02.10.23

Hour 2 of Race central with Kurt Hansen rolls on as NHRA Top Fuel Driver & former champion Larry Dixon joins the show and has a great conversation with Kurt on his 2 seater experience. Then we hear from Martin Truex Jr. on his win at The Clash before Photo Joe Star comes on to get you ready for our annual Bash After the Clash at Podium Carting & Events next weekend. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 01.13.23

Hour 2 of Race Central continues and Kurt Hansen welcomes Gene Woods, Founder of Hot Shoe Hall of Fame to the show to talk his history in motorcycle racing and their upcoming Hall of Fame Celebration in Vegas.

 

From their website: 

"LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Oct. 6, 2021) – One of the biggest events celebrating the motorcycle industry returns to Las Vegas on Saturday, Jan. 29, as many of the world's top motorcycle racers and influencers will be honored in the second annual Hot Shoe Hall of Fame Museum spectacular at the Gene Woods Racing Experience at Fremont Street.

Last May, some 900 people attended the Grand Opening of the Hot Shoe Hall of Fame with a gala at Las Vegas' Notoriety Theatre in the Neonopolis portion of the Las Vegas Fremont Street Experience (450 E. Fremont St., 3rd Floor). Motorcycle legends from around the world were presented with their “Hot Shoe Hall of Fame” plaques and many were interviewed on stage to talk about their motorcycle experiences."

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 01.13.23

Hour 1 of Race Central kicks off with long time motor sports insider Kurt Hansen getting all of you caught up on the latest news in motor sports. Some of the top stories? Kevin Harvick news, Kyle Larson news, Andretti Formula 1 news and more!

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 01.06.23

Welcome back to Race Central as host Kurt Hansen welcomes you into a new year of motor sports and Race Central happenings. Kurt touches on what it's like to be a broadcaster when unfortunate injuries and crashes take place. Then, Chief Editor of KickinTheTires.net Jerry Jordan joins the show and gives Kurt the inside scoop on some of the biggest running stories around motor sports. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 2 | 01.06.23

Hour 2 rolls on and Jerry Jordan of Kickin' the Tires sticks with us to give the inside scoop on all of the major news in Motor Sports. Then, Photo Joe Star joins the show for our "Local Joe" segment and updates Kurt on the biggest stories from Big West Racing. 

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Race Central with Kurt Hansen | Hour 1 | 12.16.22

Hour 1 of Race Central with Kurt Hansen is jam packed with NASCAR talk as Kurt rounds in the year on the last show of 2022. The main topic of discussion- Joey Logano and his championship!

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