//podcastplus.net/feed/african-american-racers-association-a-a-r-a~ac4607ab The AARA interviews the industry's best and discusses everything motorsports! The African American Racers Association (AARA) was established to recognize and promote African American’s contributions (past, present & future) in motorsports.While the African American Racers Association (AARA) highlights the accomplishments of African Americans in motorsports, we do not discriminate based on race, color, or creed. Our membership is open to ALL who share the mission of inclusion within motorsports. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:13:44 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1275650/8296293-ep-11-dystany-spurlock-motorcycle-drag-racing-champion.mp3?blob_id=37832672 African American Racers Association was established to recognize and promote African American’s contributions in motorsports and exemplify equality.  It's a continuation of our mission to showcase the real and untold stories of the many people unrecognized but give life to motorsport. So you can be inspired on your journey to never give up. ---- We have a special guest for you today, Dystany Spurlock. She is fearless, smart, ambitious, and dares to dream big. She lives with one motto - “if they can do it, I can too!” From playing football in high school to becoming the first African American woman to win the 4.60 Index Class at Man CupFinal Drag Race. Dystany is not slowing down. Her dream is to race in Nascar and win. Watch this episode and learn how Dystany is spearheading the motorsport world and telling you to follow your dreams: 4:30 Racing 3 bikes in the XDA (Xtreme Dragbike Association) 7:34 How she become the 1st African American to win the 4.60 Index Final 11:00 “I love... Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1275650/8296293-ep-11-dystany-spurlock-motorcycle-drag-racing-champion.mp3?blob_id=37832672 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1275650/8296293-ep-11-dystany-spurlock-motorcycle-drag-racing-champion.mp3 African American Racers Association was established to recognize and promote African American’s contributions in motorsports and exemplify equality.  It's a continuation of our mission to showcase the real and untold stories of the many people unrecognized but give life to motorsport. So you can be inspired on your journey to never give up. ---- We have a special guest for you today, Dystany Spurlock. She is fearless, smart, ambitious, and dares to dream big. She lives with one motto - “if they can do it, I can too!” From playing football in high school to becoming the first African American woman to win the 4.60 Index Class at Man CupFinal Drag Race. Dystany is not slowing down. Her dream is to race in Nascar and win. Watch this episode and learn how Dystany is spearheading the motorsport world and telling you to follow your dreams: 4:30 Racing 3 bikes in the XDA (Xtreme Dragbike Association) 7:34 How she become the 1st African American to win the 4.60 Index Final 11:00 “I love... Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1275650/8296293-ep-11-dystany-spurlock-motorcycle-drag-racing-champion.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1275650/8241436-ep-10-donkmaster-demonology.mp3 African American Racers Association was established to recognize and promote African American’s contributions in motorsports and exemplify equality.  It's a continuation of our mission to showcase the real and untold stories of the many people unrecognized but gave life to motorsport. So you can be inspired on your journey to never give up. ---- Ever heard of The Big Showdown ? One of the biggest races between two of the best, ever. We have demonology Snatchin Souls and taking them back to the Altar of Mopar! And there’s Donkmaster handing out Gap Sauce with big wheels and pure speed.  Get ready to watch this episode and how two people make competition fun. As demonology said, “when the student is ready the master will appear”: 2:51 The first callout and how it all started. 4:53 The second time, “I studied my prey before I snatched his soul!” 7:40 The one thing Donkmaster was after - my lane! 8:28 “I knew I was going to beat dunk…... Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1275650/8241436-ep-10-donkmaster-demonology.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1275650/8241436-ep-10-donkmaster-demonology.mp3?blob_id=37309537 African American Racers Association was established to recognize and promote African American’s contributions in motorsports and exemplify equality.  It's a continuation of our mission to showcase the real and untold stories of the many people unrecognized but gave life to motorsport. So you can be inspired on your journey to never give up. ---- Ever heard of The Big Showdown ? One of the biggest races between two of the best, ever. We have demonology Snatchin Souls and taking them back to the Altar of Mopar! And there’s Donkmaster handing out Gap Sauce with big wheels and pure speed.  Get ready to watch this episode and how two people make competition fun. As demonology said, “when the student is ready the master will appear”: 2:51 The first callout and how it all started. 4:53 The second time, “I studied my prey before I snatched his soul!” 7:40 The one thing Donkmaster was after - my lane! 8:28 “I knew I was going to beat dunk…... Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1275650/8241436-ep-10-donkmaster-demonology.mp3?blob_id=37309537 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1275650/8029831-ep-9-larry-thompson-custom-t-s-motorsports-park.mp3?blob_id=36049961 We sat down with the most humble drag racer, Larry Thompson! He is the owner of Custom T’s Motorsports Park who believes in bringing people together and having a good time.  You’ll love this  interview with Larry and hear his thoughts on education and ownership: 1:30 The story of owning a drag strip 2:50 The feeling of owning your own track 4:20 “I made money selling t-shirts, first” 5:20 Entering the racing world 6:00 My uncle’s 690 Mustang was traded (you’ll love this story) 10:12 Everybody can grudge race and learn 10:45 Bringing a bad track back to life and becoming an IHRA track 11:15 Keep The Wheels Turning, STEM Program 16:19 African American representation is important in our community 19:00 The importance of good customer service 25:00 “I want to make my track a national facility” 26:11 The goal is to educate people and make them great 27:30 African American’s spend money. Why not own a business? ...and so much more. Take advantage of education... Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1275650/8029831-ep-9-larry-thompson-custom-t-s-motorsports-park.mp3?blob_id=36049961 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1275650/7439104-ep-8-antron-brown-nhra-legend.mp3?blob_id=32570389 Chris and Sinclair chat with drag racing legend Antron Brown. He holds 3 NHRA Top Fuel World Champions, over 66 career titles (50 TF and 16 Pro Stock Motorcycle). He also (almost) made it to the Olympics. Everybody wants something but only a few will sacrifice. You need heart and drive to push forward and make your dreams come true. It’s OK to go through the pitfalls but get back up and keep moving forward. In this awesome interview Antron talks about staying true to yourself: 2:40 Growing up around the drag race track 3:30 “I don’t want to work here forever” 3:40 Going after what you love to do 5:16 Meeting Troy Vincent and getting the racing bug 7:00 Lessons learned from Troy Vincent 8:00 Fear of transitioning into racing 9:56 Nothing is easy 10:54 Elite people don’t sit idle 12:50 The powerful words of “I will and I can” 13:15 Be comfortable with yourself 17:23 How to change your mindset to accomplish anything ...and so much more. Always remember, never let go and never s... Sat, 23 Jan 2021 03:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1275650/7439104-ep-8-antron-brown-nhra-legend.mp3?blob_id=32570389 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1275650/7027471-ep-7-tommy-tombo-bolton-motorcycle-legend.mp3?blob_id=30006616 Mon, 28 Dec 2020 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1275650/7027471-ep-7-tommy-tombo-bolton-motorcycle-legend.mp3?blob_id=30006616 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1275650/6548707-ep-6-jermaine-boddie-street-outlaws.mp3?blob_id=27400756 African American Racers Association was established to recognize and promote African American’s contributions in motorsports and exemplify equality.  It's a continuation of our mission to showcase the real and untold stories of the many people unrecognized but gave life to motorsport. So you can be inspired on your journey to never give up. ---- Chris and Sinclair take you on a special Q and A with Jermaine Boddie. He’s the star for the Discovery Channel Show called Street Outlaws and a Bay area legend. Sometimes growing up in the inner city, trouble finds its way to you. But if you put in the work, change your mindset, you can grow and inspire millions to live their dream. In this inspiring interview Jermaine speaks on putting in the work: 1:56 - How my father introduced me to the game 2:47 - “My auntie didn’t want me back because I made car noises all night” 4:27 - 1970 Chevelle was my first car 5:49 - Basketball was my first love ... Wed, 25 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1275650/6548707-ep-6-jermaine-boddie-street-outlaws.mp3?blob_id=27400756 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1275650/6400429-ep-5-michael-pettiford-go-4-it-racing-school.mp3?blob_id=30006541 African American Racers Association was established to recognize and promote African American’s contributions in motorsports and exemplify equality.  It's a continuation of our mission to showcase the real and untold stories of the many people unrecognized but gave life to motorsport. So you can be inspired on your journey to never give up. ---- Chris and Sinclair take you on a special Q and A with Micheal Pettiford. He won over 49 Rocky Mountain Division (RMD) Nationals and Mid-State Conference Championships than anyone in SCCA history. He has an awesome school called Go 4 It Racing School in Louisville, Colorado. Speaking of Michael’s school, we have something special for our AARASSOC members. Members can participate in a free raffle and the winner will have the chance to get training by Michael himself at his school. Be on the lookout for it. If you are not a member, you can sign up here to participate and receive all the exclusive benefits. In t... Mon, 16 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1275650/6400429-ep-5-michael-pettiford-go-4-it-racing-school.mp3?blob_id=30006541 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1275650/6400429-ep-5-michael-pettiford-go-4-it-racing-school.mp3 African American Racers Association was established to recognize and promote African American’s contributions in motorsports and exemplify equality.  It's a continuation of our mission to showcase the real and untold stories of the many people unrecognized but gave life to motorsport. So you can be inspired on your journey to never give up. ---- Chris and Sinclair take you on a special Q and A with Micheal Pettiford. He won over 49 Rocky Mountain Division (RMD) Nationals and Mid-State Conference Championships than anyone in SCCA history. He has an awesome school called Go 4 It Racing School in Louisville, Colorado. Speaking of Michael’s school, we have something special for our AARASSOC members. Members can participate in a free raffle and the winner will have the chance to get training by Michael himself at his school. Be on the lookout for it. If you are not a member, you can sign up here to participate and receive all the exclusive benefits. In ... Mon, 16 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1275650/6400429-ep-5-michael-pettiford-go-4-it-racing-school.mp3