
[Bookmark] Host Michael Knight will be joined by three longtime observers of the racing scene for Part 1 of the Motorsports Year-In-Review on the December 9 edition of The Race Reporters. Holly Cain, of AOL Sports; Gordon Kirby, United States editor of Motor Sport; and Jeff Burk, editor of Drag Racing Online.com, will make return visits to the show. They’ll discuss the major issues of 2009, announce their choices for various end-of-season awards, and look ahead to the 2010 season.
"He has a habit of pushing tough issues ...." -- John Daly, The Daly Planet
Michael Knight has been a motorsports industry insider for almost 40 years.
He graduated from Temple University (1975) in 2 ½ years with journalism school Dean’s List honors and already was on the Philadelphia Daily News staff.
A sportswriter, assistant sports editor, assistant news editor and special projects editor, he won the Frank Blunk Memorial Award (1979). He was American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association eastern VP and a Baseball and Pro Hockey Writers association member.
In November 1980, he became CART’s first communications director. In 1984, he expanded PR involvements to most major series. ... More »
The Race Reporters lets fans know what goes on behind closed garage doors, and how major decisions are made, because host Michael Knight has been there.
The Race Reporters is a good, hard, honest, Constitutionally-protected conversation about the issues of the day. Each week, Knight brings together a panel of respected journalists -- people who know the “real story.” Together, they interview racing’s top stars and most important decision-makers on the Newsmaker of the Week segment.
“If you listen, you’ll learn,” pledges Knight. “You’ll be a better race fan.”
The Race Reporters is broadcast live every Wednesday at 4 PM Pacific Time on Power Up Motorsports
More »
You are not signed in. Please Sign In »
Allison took charge of Ford’s racing activities this year. Starting in 2003, he was with Ford Racing Technology, overseeing the ...
Allison took charge of Ford’s racing activities this year. Starting in 2003, he was with Ford Racing Technology, overseeing the ... Learn More »
IndyCar-turned-NASCAR driver AJ Allmendinger will be the Newsmaker of the Week guest on the October 28 edition of The Race ...

IndyCar-turned-NASCAR driver AJ Allmendinger will be the Newsmaker of the Week guest on the October 28 edition of The Race ... Learn More »
Angstadt has led the IRL’s efforts in sales, marketing and business development, headlined by this season’s new title sponsorship by ...

Angstadt has led the IRL’s efforts in sales, marketing and business development, headlined by this season’s new title sponsorship by ... Learn More »
Scott Atherton, president and CEO of the American Le Mans Series, will be Newsmaker of the Week on the July ...

Scott Atherton, president and CEO of the American Le Mans Series, will be Newsmaker of the Week on the July ... Learn More »
Bernard took charge of the Izod IndyCar Series March 1 after a successful career running the Professional Bull Riders tour. ...

Bernard took charge of the Izod IndyCar Series March 1 after a successful career running the Professional Bull Riders tour. ... Learn More »
Brandon Bernstein took over in Top Fuel for his father in 2003 and was NHRA’s top rookie with three wins, ...

Brandon Bernstein took over in Top Fuel for his father in 2003 and was NHRA’s top rookie with three wins, ... Learn More »
NHRA Top Fuel star Antron Brown will be the Newsmaker of the Week guest on the October 21 edition of ...
NHRA Top Fuel star Antron Brown will be the Newsmaker of the Week guest on the October 21 edition of ... Learn More »
Four-time NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will be Newsmaker of the Week on the September 23 ...
Four-time NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will be Newsmaker of the Week on the September 23 ... Learn More »
Daly is a 25-year veteran of TV production. He began his career at ESPN, working on the signature SportsCenter show ...

Daly is a 25-year veteran of TV production. He began his career at ESPN, working on the signature SportsCenter show ... Learn More »
De Silvestro won four races and four poles en route to third place in the 2009 Atlantic series. She was ...

De Silvestro won four races and four poles en route to third place in the 2009 Atlantic series. She was ... Learn More »
Dixon is a two-time Full Throttle champion, earning the Top Fuel title in both 2002 and 2003, driving for the ...

Dixon is a two-time Full Throttle champion, earning the Top Fuel title in both 2002 and 2003, driving for the ... Learn More »
Publication date of the 75th anniversary issue of National Speed Sport News – editor and publisher emeritus Chris Economaki will ...
.jpg)
Publication date of the 75th anniversary issue of National Speed Sport News – editor and publisher emeritus Chris Economaki will ... Learn More »
Ray Evernham, who was crew chief for three NASCAR Cup championships with Jeff Gordon and now serves as an ESPN ...

Ray Evernham, who was crew chief for three NASCAR Cup championships with Jeff Gordon and now serves as an ESPN ... Learn More »
Fernandez currently owns and co-drives the Lowe’s Acura in the American Le Mans Series’ P2 class. Fernandez and co-driver Luis ...

Fernandez currently owns and co-drives the Lowe’s Acura in the American Le Mans Series’ P2 class. Fernandez and co-driver Luis ... Learn More »
Three days before his last race as a driver, Indianapolis 500 winner and sports car star Gil de Ferran will ...

Three days before his last race as a driver, Indianapolis 500 winner and sports car star Gil de Ferran will ... Learn More »
John Force, 14-time NHRA Full Throttle Funny Car champion and one of racing’s greatest personalities, will be Newsmaker of the ...

John Force, 14-time NHRA Full Throttle Funny Car champion and one of racing’s greatest personalities, will be Newsmaker of the ... Learn More »
Ashley Force Hood, a contender for NHRA’s Full Throttle Funny Car championship and one of America’s most popular drivers, will ...

Ashley Force Hood, a contender for NHRA’s Full Throttle Funny Car championship and one of America’s most popular drivers, will ... Learn More »
Ashley Force Hood, the daughter of 14-time NHRA titlist John Force, is in her fourth full season driving the Castrol ...

Ashley Force Hood, the daughter of 14-time NHRA titlist John Force, is in her fourth full season driving the Castrol ... Learn More »
What’s the future of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indy Racing League? Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti and media panelists Robin ...

What’s the future of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indy Racing League? Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti and media panelists Robin ... Learn More »
Gordon is one of those rare athletes to help boost his sport to another level of popularity. His legendary races ...

Gordon is one of those rare athletes to help boost his sport to another level of popularity. His legendary races ... Learn More »
Versatile and sometimes controversial Robby Gordon will be the Newsmaker of the Week guest on the November 11 edition of ...

Versatile and sometimes controversial Robby Gordon will be the Newsmaker of the Week guest on the November 11 edition of ... Learn More »
Haywood is a five-time winner of the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway, which opens the Grand-Am sports car season ...

Haywood is a five-time winner of the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway, which opens the Grand-Am sports car season ... Learn More »
Mark Kent, manager of GM Racing, will be the Newsmaker of the Week guest on the November 4 edition of ...

Mark Kent, manager of GM Racing, will be the Newsmaker of the Week guest on the November 4 edition of ... Learn More »
Keselowski got his first Sprint Cup victory in a wild finish at Talladega Superspeedway last April. In the Nationwide Series, ...

Keselowski got his first Sprint Cup victory in a wild finish at Talladega Superspeedway last April. In the Nationwide Series, ... Learn More »
NASCAR’s top rookie, Joey Logano, will be Newsmaker of the Week on the September 2 edition of The Race ...

NASCAR’s top rookie, Joey Logano, will be Newsmaker of the Week on the September 2 edition of The Race ... Learn More »
Long is the reigning champion, along with Joerg Bergmeister, of the American Le Mans Series GT2 class. Driving the Flying ...

Long is the reigning champion, along with Joerg Bergmeister, of the American Le Mans Series GT2 class. Driving the Flying ... Learn More »
The role of driver development series will be the focus of the August 12 edition of The Race Reporters, with ...
.jpg)
The role of driver development series will be the focus of the August 12 edition of The Race Reporters, with ... Learn More »
Papis is now competing in the Geico Toyota in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series after stints in Formula One, CART/Champ ...

Papis is now competing in the Geico Toyota in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series after stints in Formula One, CART/Champ ... Learn More »
On the 25th anniversary of his historic 200th NASCAR Cup victory, Richard Petty will be Newsmaker of the Week on ...

On the 25th anniversary of his historic 200th NASCAR Cup victory, Richard Petty will be Newsmaker of the Week on ... Learn More »
Scott Pruett, one of America’s most versatile, successful and popular drivers, will be the Newsmaker of the Week guest on ...

Scott Pruett, one of America’s most versatile, successful and popular drivers, will be the Newsmaker of the Week guest on ... Learn More »
Graham Rahal, driver of the McDonald’s Honda for Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing in the Indy Racing League, will be Newsmaker of the ...

Graham Rahal, driver of the McDonald’s Honda for Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing in the Indy Racing League, will be Newsmaker of the ... Learn More »
David Reutimann drives a Toyota Camry for Michael Waltrip Racing in both the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series. He got ...

David Reutimann drives a Toyota Camry for Michael Waltrip Racing in both the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series. He got ... Learn More »
Tony Schumacher, who has won five consecutive NHRA Full Throttle Top Fuel championships, will be Newsmaker of the Week on ...

Tony Schumacher, who has won five consecutive NHRA Full Throttle Top Fuel championships, will be Newsmaker of the Week on ... Learn More »
Bryan Sperber, president of Phoenix International Raceway, will be the Newsmaker of the Week guest on the October 14 edition ...

Bryan Sperber, president of Phoenix International Raceway, will be the Newsmaker of the Week guest on the October 14 edition ... Learn More »
Tasca drove his Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Shelby Mustang to the first two wins of his Funny Car career last season ...

Tasca drove his Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Shelby Mustang to the first two wins of his Funny Car career last season ... Learn More »
Tracy began in the CART series in 1991 and went on to win the Champ Car title in 2003 with ...

Tracy began in the CART series in 1991 and went on to win the Champ Car title in 2003 with ... Learn More »
This season, Troxel is driving the In-N-Out Burger Dodge Charger in select Funny Car events as well as in the ...

This season, Troxel is driving the In-N-Out Burger Dodge Charger in select Funny Car events as well as in the ... Learn More »
Lee White, president of Toyota Racing Development, will be Newsmaker of the Week on the September 16 edition of The ...
Lee White, president of Toyota Racing Development, will be Newsmaker of the Week on the September 16 edition of The ... Learn More »
Brian Wolfe, director, Ford North America Motorsports, will be Newsmaker of the Week on the August 19 edition of The ...

Brian Wolfe, director, Ford North America Motorsports, will be Newsmaker of the Week on the August 19 edition of The ... Learn More »
Allison took charge of Ford’s racing activities this year. Starting in 2003, he was with Ford Racing Technology, overseeing the ...
Allison took charge of Ford’s racing activities this year. Starting in 2003, he was with Ford Racing Technology, overseeing the ... Learn More »
IndyCar-turned-NASCAR driver AJ Allmendinger will be the Newsmaker of the Week guest on the October 28 edition of The Race ...

IndyCar-turned-NASCAR driver AJ Allmendinger will be the Newsmaker of the Week guest on the October 28 edition of The Race ... Learn More »
Angstadt has led the IRL’s efforts in sales, marketing and business development, headlined by this season’s new title sponsorship by ...

Angstadt has led the IRL’s efforts in sales, marketing and business development, headlined by this season’s new title sponsorship by ... Learn More »
Scott Atherton, president and CEO of the American Le Mans Series, will be Newsmaker of the Week on the July ...

Scott Atherton, president and CEO of the American Le Mans Series, will be Newsmaker of the Week on the July ... Learn More »
Bernard took charge of the Izod IndyCar Series March 1 after a successful career running the Professional Bull Riders tour. ...

Bernard took charge of the Izod IndyCar Series March 1 after a successful career running the Professional Bull Riders tour. ... Learn More »
Brandon Bernstein took over in Top Fuel for his father in 2003 and was NHRA’s top rookie with three wins, ...

Brandon Bernstein took over in Top Fuel for his father in 2003 and was NHRA’s top rookie with three wins, ... Learn More »
NHRA Top Fuel star Antron Brown will be the Newsmaker of the Week guest on the October 21 edition of ...
NHRA Top Fuel star Antron Brown will be the Newsmaker of the Week guest on the October 21 edition of ... Learn More »
Four-time NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will be Newsmaker of the Week on the September 23 ...
Four-time NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will be Newsmaker of the Week on the September 23 ... Learn More »
Daly is a 25-year veteran of TV production. He began his career at ESPN, working on the signature SportsCenter show ...

Daly is a 25-year veteran of TV production. He began his career at ESPN, working on the signature SportsCenter show ... Learn More »
De Silvestro won four races and four poles en route to third place in the 2009 Atlantic series. She was ...

De Silvestro won four races and four poles en route to third place in the 2009 Atlantic series. She was ... Learn More »
Dixon is a two-time Full Throttle champion, earning the Top Fuel title in both 2002 and 2003, driving for the ...

Dixon is a two-time Full Throttle champion, earning the Top Fuel title in both 2002 and 2003, driving for the ... Learn More »
Publication date of the 75th anniversary issue of National Speed Sport News – editor and publisher emeritus Chris Economaki will ...
.jpg)
Publication date of the 75th anniversary issue of National Speed Sport News – editor and publisher emeritus Chris Economaki will ... Learn More »
Ray Evernham, who was crew chief for three NASCAR Cup championships with Jeff Gordon and now serves as an ESPN ...

Ray Evernham, who was crew chief for three NASCAR Cup championships with Jeff Gordon and now serves as an ESPN ... Learn More »
Fernandez currently owns and co-drives the Lowe’s Acura in the American Le Mans Series’ P2 class. Fernandez and co-driver Luis ...

Fernandez currently owns and co-drives the Lowe’s Acura in the American Le Mans Series’ P2 class. Fernandez and co-driver Luis ... Learn More »
Three days before his last race as a driver, Indianapolis 500 winner and sports car star Gil de Ferran will ...

Three days before his last race as a driver, Indianapolis 500 winner and sports car star Gil de Ferran will ... Learn More »
John Force, 14-time NHRA Full Throttle Funny Car champion and one of racing’s greatest personalities, will be Newsmaker of the ...

John Force, 14-time NHRA Full Throttle Funny Car champion and one of racing’s greatest personalities, will be Newsmaker of the ... Learn More »
Ashley Force Hood, a contender for NHRA’s Full Throttle Funny Car championship and one of America’s most popular drivers, will ...

Ashley Force Hood, a contender for NHRA’s Full Throttle Funny Car championship and one of America’s most popular drivers, will ... Learn More »
Ashley Force Hood, the daughter of 14-time NHRA titlist John Force, is in her fourth full season driving the Castrol ...

Ashley Force Hood, the daughter of 14-time NHRA titlist John Force, is in her fourth full season driving the Castrol ... Learn More »
What’s the future of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indy Racing League? Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti and media panelists Robin ...

What’s the future of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indy Racing League? Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti and media panelists Robin ... Learn More »
Gordon is one of those rare athletes to help boost his sport to another level of popularity. His legendary races ...

Gordon is one of those rare athletes to help boost his sport to another level of popularity. His legendary races ... Learn More »
Versatile and sometimes controversial Robby Gordon will be the Newsmaker of the Week guest on the November 11 edition of ...

Versatile and sometimes controversial Robby Gordon will be the Newsmaker of the Week guest on the November 11 edition of ... Learn More »
Haywood is a five-time winner of the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway, which opens the Grand-Am sports car season ...

Haywood is a five-time winner of the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway, which opens the Grand-Am sports car season ... Learn More »
Mark Kent, manager of GM Racing, will be the Newsmaker of the Week guest on the November 4 edition of ...

Mark Kent, manager of GM Racing, will be the Newsmaker of the Week guest on the November 4 edition of ... Learn More »
Keselowski got his first Sprint Cup victory in a wild finish at Talladega Superspeedway last April. In the Nationwide Series, ...

Keselowski got his first Sprint Cup victory in a wild finish at Talladega Superspeedway last April. In the Nationwide Series, ... Learn More »
NASCAR’s top rookie, Joey Logano, will be Newsmaker of the Week on the September 2 edition of The Race ...

NASCAR’s top rookie, Joey Logano, will be Newsmaker of the Week on the September 2 edition of The Race ... Learn More »
Long is the reigning champion, along with Joerg Bergmeister, of the American Le Mans Series GT2 class. Driving the Flying ...

Long is the reigning champion, along with Joerg Bergmeister, of the American Le Mans Series GT2 class. Driving the Flying ... Learn More »
The role of driver development series will be the focus of the August 12 edition of The Race Reporters, with ...
.jpg)
The role of driver development series will be the focus of the August 12 edition of The Race Reporters, with ... Learn More »
Papis is now competing in the Geico Toyota in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series after stints in Formula One, CART/Champ ...

Papis is now competing in the Geico Toyota in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series after stints in Formula One, CART/Champ ... Learn More »
On the 25th anniversary of his historic 200th NASCAR Cup victory, Richard Petty will be Newsmaker of the Week on ...

On the 25th anniversary of his historic 200th NASCAR Cup victory, Richard Petty will be Newsmaker of the Week on ... Learn More »
Scott Pruett, one of America’s most versatile, successful and popular drivers, will be the Newsmaker of the Week guest on ...

Scott Pruett, one of America’s most versatile, successful and popular drivers, will be the Newsmaker of the Week guest on ... Learn More »
Graham Rahal, driver of the McDonald’s Honda for Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing in the Indy Racing League, will be Newsmaker of the ...

Graham Rahal, driver of the McDonald’s Honda for Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing in the Indy Racing League, will be Newsmaker of the ... Learn More »
David Reutimann drives a Toyota Camry for Michael Waltrip Racing in both the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series. He got ...

David Reutimann drives a Toyota Camry for Michael Waltrip Racing in both the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series. He got ... Learn More »
Tony Schumacher, who has won five consecutive NHRA Full Throttle Top Fuel championships, will be Newsmaker of the Week on ...

Tony Schumacher, who has won five consecutive NHRA Full Throttle Top Fuel championships, will be Newsmaker of the Week on ... Learn More »
Bryan Sperber, president of Phoenix International Raceway, will be the Newsmaker of the Week guest on the October 14 edition ...

Bryan Sperber, president of Phoenix International Raceway, will be the Newsmaker of the Week guest on the October 14 edition ... Learn More »
Tasca drove his Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Shelby Mustang to the first two wins of his Funny Car career last season ...

Tasca drove his Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Shelby Mustang to the first two wins of his Funny Car career last season ... Learn More »
Tracy began in the CART series in 1991 and went on to win the Champ Car title in 2003 with ...

Tracy began in the CART series in 1991 and went on to win the Champ Car title in 2003 with ... Learn More »
This season, Troxel is driving the In-N-Out Burger Dodge Charger in select Funny Car events as well as in the ...

This season, Troxel is driving the In-N-Out Burger Dodge Charger in select Funny Car events as well as in the ... Learn More »
Lee White, president of Toyota Racing Development, will be Newsmaker of the Week on the September 16 edition of The ...
Lee White, president of Toyota Racing Development, will be Newsmaker of the Week on the September 16 edition of The ... Learn More »
Brian Wolfe, director, Ford North America Motorsports, will be Newsmaker of the Week on the August 19 edition of The ...

Brian Wolfe, director, Ford North America Motorsports, will be Newsmaker of the Week on the August 19 edition of The ... Learn More »