March 16, 2010 - It was announced Monday, March 15th, that Kankakee County Speedway and STARadio Corp. have reached an agreement for the 2010 season. STARadio Corp. consists of WKAN 1320AM, WXNU 106.5FM, and WYKT 105.5FM.
Talk AM-1320 WKAN is an established leader in the Kankakee region featuring News/Talk shows, local sports, weather and Ag business reports. It also features the WKAN Morning Show with Bill Yohnka, Allison Beasley, and Ron Jackson. Yohnka also serves as public address announcer at the speedway.
WXNU or X-Country 106.5FM, "New Country, Right Now", is fast becoming one of the areas most widely recognized country stations. It features today's hottest country artists along with The Dave Becker Morning Show from 6am-10am.
WYKT or The Kat 105.5FM, "The Southland's Rock & Roll Animal" has become an area favorite featuring classic Rock & Roll and the popular Tomano & Touhy Morning Show.
All three radio stations will be airing LIVE radio spots throughout the season, as well as providing LIVE 2 hour Radio remotes during several of the bigger events at the speedway including the Land of Lincoln Triple Crown Clash for UMP Late Models on May 21st, the UMP Summernationals for UMP Late Models on June 17th, the River-City Shoot-Out for UMP Modifieds on June 18th, and the IRA Winged Sprints on June 25th. All of these events promise to provide exceptional racing amongst some of the most talented drivers in the Midwest. Each of these events will also no doubt attract throngs of race fans to the area.
In addition, each station will conduct on-air contests to win Family Packs to Kankakee County Speedway throughout the season. Friday mornings will feature LIVE promos about that nights event along with LIVE on-air talk show programming featuring Promoter Tom Smith, Public Relations Director Paul Bayne, or area drivers and business owners.
"We are looking forward to a great relationship with all of our radio outlets. One that is not only beneficial to us here at the speedway, but one that can benefit the STARadio Corp. as well. It's a win-win for everyone involved. We need them to thrive and grow and they need us to do the same, said PR Director Paul Bayne.
STARadio Corp. will start doing promos prior to the upcoming Race Car Mall Show at the Northfield Square Mall in Bradley, IL, set for April 17-18th.
Talk AM-1320 WKAN is an established leader in the Kankakee region featuring News/Talk shows, local sports, weather and Ag business reports. It also features the WKAN Morning Show with Bill Yohnka, Allison Beasley, and Ron Jackson. Yohnka also serves as public address announcer at the speedway.
WXNU or X-Country 106.5FM, "New Country, Right Now", is fast becoming one of the areas most widely recognized country stations. It features today's hottest country artists along with The Dave Becker Morning Show from 6am-10am.
WYKT or The Kat 105.5FM, "The Southland's Rock & Roll Animal" has become an area favorite featuring classic Rock & Roll and the popular Tomano & Touhy Morning Show.
All three radio stations will be airing LIVE radio spots throughout the season, as well as providing LIVE 2 hour Radio remotes during several of the bigger events at the speedway including the Land of Lincoln Triple Crown Clash for UMP Late Models on May 21st, the UMP Summernationals for UMP Late Models on June 17th, the River-City Shoot-Out for UMP Modifieds on June 18th, and the IRA Winged Sprints on June 25th. All of these events promise to provide exceptional racing amongst some of the most talented drivers in the Midwest. Each of these events will also no doubt attract throngs of race fans to the area.
In addition, each station will conduct on-air contests to win Family Packs to Kankakee County Speedway throughout the season. Friday mornings will feature LIVE promos about that nights event along with LIVE on-air talk show programming featuring Promoter Tom Smith, Public Relations Director Paul Bayne, or area drivers and business owners.
"We are looking forward to a great relationship with all of our radio outlets. One that is not only beneficial to us here at the speedway, but one that can benefit the STARadio Corp. as well. It's a win-win for everyone involved. We need them to thrive and grow and they need us to do the same, said PR Director Paul Bayne.
STARadio Corp. will start doing promos prior to the upcoming Race Car Mall Show at the Northfield Square Mall in Bradley, IL, set for April 17-18th.
