Author Archive: Gio Ochoa
Allen Johnson Announces Marathon Sponsorship
Jan 28, 20160
Allen Johnson was a featured guest on this week’s WFO Radio NHRA Nitro and he gave most of the details of a HUGE pending sponsorship announcement. Now the story is out and was he right!...NHRA FACTORY STOCK SHOWDOWN RETURNS FOR 2016
Jan 22, 20160
One of the coolest classes in NHRA is back for 2016. The Factory Stock Showdown where current model Camaros, Mustangs, and Challengers battle heads up on the 1320 is pure awesome. It’s mind...Frank Hawley’s Dragster Adventure
Jan 22, 20160
WFO Radio is very proud of our sponsors. We try very hard to partner with companies that offer extremely high quality products and entertainment. In other words, no “Snake Oil” here....Erica Enders feature film ‘Racing in Red’ to debut in Pomona
Jan 18, 20160
In 2014 Erica Enders won her first Pro Stock World Championship. That Championship season was documented by a film crew and made into a feature film titled ‘Racing in Red’. The film will...Darrell Gwynn Collection and Jeff Gordon Baby Ruth Car at Barrett Jackson
Jan 18, 20160
The WFO Universe of full of drag racers, hot rodders, NASCAR fans, and surely car collectors. That’s why when we found out that Darrell Gwynn was sending his entire collection to Barrett...NHRA TO CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF FUNNY CAR IN 2016
Jan 14, 20160
If you heard this week’s WFO Radio NHRA Nitro, you heard National Dragster editor, Phil Burgess break the news that NHRA is celebrating 50 years of the Funny Car class. The news is now...Kalitta Motorsports, J.R. Todd to represent SealMaster for 2016
Jan 12, 20160
Kalitta Motorsports has recently announced the expansion of their relationship with SealMaster. SealMaster will back the Top Fuel dragster driven by J.R. Todd for the entire 2016 NHRA Mello Yello...NEW NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES LOGO UNVEILED
Jan 12, 20160
Cha -cha changes. Look out you rock and rollers, there’s a new logo for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. It is tied to a modernized re-branding of Mello Yello by the folks at Coca Cola....FUTURE OF MOBILITY ON DISPLAY AT 2016 NAIAS
Jan 08, 20160
WFO is all about cars and racing, so of course that includes technology. Sometimes themes come together, as the folks at Toyota show off their concepts for the future of transportation. We all know...Welcome NHRA race fans!
Dec 28, 20150
Welcome NHRA race fans! If you happen to be reading the National Dragster you may have noticed that editor Phil Burgess gave the WFO Radio podcast a shout out in his Year in Review Launch Pad...Mopar Announces Enders and Coughlin to Carry NHRA Pro Stock Banner in 2016
Dec 08, 20150
This is just one of the MASSIVE stories that we have been expecting in the NHRA. On this week’s NHRA Nitro the story will be discussed in the final segment of the show. Erica Enders and Jeg...REPLICA CAR MANUFACTURERS, CUSTOMERS AND SUPPLIERS PRAISE NEW LAW
Dec 07, 20150
Washington, DC – It’s a new era for the kit car industry. President Obama signed into law legislation that will permit low volume car manufacturers to produce turn-key replica vehicles for...Erica Enders Championship Interview
Dec 07, 20150
Erica Enders stops by for her WFO Radio Championship ‘Winnerview’. Joe talks to Erica about winning back to back Mello Yello Pro Stock Championships.WFO Radio NHRA Nitro to feature National Dragster writers and editors
Dec 04, 20150
Following another season of unprecedented NHRA interviews and coverage, WFO Radio and National Dragster have set aside time each week to have a conversation about drag racing. Phil Burgess, National...Are You Ready for ‘ROBORACE’?
Dec 01, 20150
On WFO we often talk about when our “Robot/Computer overlords” will take over. This is not the beginning, but just the latest in a string of stories that should let you know that...Alan Reinhart “The Spring Story”
Nov 27, 20150
Each week on WFO Radio NHRA Nitro, WFOJoe starts the show with a segment featuring the voice of the NHRA, Alan Reinhart. Alan’s background working in Pro Stock is always helpful when he answers...LAST CALL FOR TIX TO SOLD OUT FORD ECOBOOST 400
Nov 14, 20150
This is the LAST CALL for FREE tickets to FORD Championship Weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Email: contest@wforadio.com or call the WFO Hotline 954-889-6796 Final drawing on Monday! MIAMI –...AUDI ANNOUNCES 2016 TEAMS FOR THE IMSA SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP
Nov 14, 20150
HERNDON, Virginia — Magnus Racing and Stevenson Motorsports look to compete in the 54th running of the Daytona 24 hour race behind the wheel of the new Audi R8 LMS GT3 racecar. The Audi Sport®...Team Kalitta Top Fuel vs Funny Car Battle!
Nov 10, 20150
On the softball field. The guys and girls at Kalitta Motorsports are staying loose before the final race of the NHRA season. The DHL Toyota Camry driven by Del Worsham holds a 38 point lead over the...FORD ECOBOOST 400 OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT
Nov 09, 20150
Normally, a race being sold out isn’t that big of a deal, but when it’s the final race of the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup season, AND it’s Jeff Gordon’s final race, AND we happen...Year of the Camaro at SEMA
Nov 06, 20150
The SEMA show is always known for amazing concepts, and last years show was all about the Mustang. In 2015, the NEW Chevrolet Camaro is taking center stage. Check out these cool...FORD Fights Back at SEMA with Cobra Jet Mustang
Nov 04, 20150
Drag cars like crazy at #SEMA2015! Ford follows GM with their own turnkey race car, the latest version of the Cobra Jet Mustang. If you have been to any NHRA National event lately, you already know...LEXUS PARTNERS WITH F PERFORMANCE RACING FOR 2016 AND BEYOND
Nov 03, 20150
Road racing legends Scott Pruett and Paul Gentilozzi are partnering with Lexus in a soon to be announced sports car series! While that might be vague, it sure is exciting! Check out the pics of this...Courtney Force unveils 2016 Chevrolet COPO Camaro at SEMA
Nov 03, 20150
BAM! Check out the unveiling of the 2016 COPO Camaro! Courtney Force worked with Chevrolet to design this edition that will be auctioned off at Barrett Jackson with 100% of the proceeds going to the...Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School – Dragster Adventure Challenge!
Oct 29, 20150
Here is a sneak peek at what you will be doing when you go to longtime WFO Radio sponsor Frank Hawley’s for the Dragster Adventure Challenge program! This is what WFO Joe is always talking...Menards Chevy Series Hosted by WFOJoe!
Oct 29, 20150
Our own “WFO” Joe Castello has been working behind the radio microphone for over 20 years, but now he is stepping in front of the camera with the Master’s Entertainment Group. The...JOHN FORCE TO LIGHT UP LAS VEGAS
Oct 27, 20150
With only two races remaining in the 2015 season John Force Racing knows how to stay in the news. Check out the special paint scheme the 16x NHRA Champion will be running at The Strip. You have to...2016 Camaro Models Rolling Out
Oct 27, 20150
Here they come! WFO Radio has covered the Gen Six Camaro from the very beginning. We had one of our trusted friends David Hakim on the show from the very first media event. And now, the cars are...Chuck Beal Back with New Nitro Funny Car, Driver, & Primary Sponsorship from AutoAnything
Oct 26, 20150
LISTEN: BRANDON WELCH will be on WFO RADIO NHRA NITRO – 10/27/2015 San Diego based nitro funny car team to compete in NHRA national events with driver Brandon Welch Beal Racing is excited to...Chevrolet’s Red Line Series Concept Vehicles
Oct 23, 20150
SEMA is right around the corner and Chevy is starting to leak some of the concepts they will be showing. Check out these cool Red Line concepts for the Camaro, Siverado, and other models. They...