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Orson Welles said radio is the theater of the mind. Not any more. From live remotes to building new studios, this is the place to witness all that has to happen to bring you quality programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Check out what goes on behind the mic' at the Radio Colorado Network.

Photo Index
•Trackside
•On Location
•Fastrax

 

Trackside with the Radio Colorado Network


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Jerry Robertson's winning #75 crew.
Debbie Meyers, Radio Colorado Network marketing consultant and, Ron Nickell, Radio Colorado Network's Senior Vice President, in the winners circle at the Mile High Nationals. Ron Nickel, Radio Colorado Network's Senior Vice President, takes a 180 mph ride at Pikes Peak International Raceway with friend Buddy Lazier. Ron Nickell shakes hands with his friend, and former "Indy 500 winner" Buddy Lazier, before climbing in to take a 180 Mph ride at Pikes Peak International Raceway.
       


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Ron has trouble wiping the smile off his face after the 7 laps with Lazier.  We think they had to physically remove him from the Menards #2 Two Seater. Radio Colorado Network's winner of the Indy Car 2 seat ride compliments of RCN, IMS Radio Network, and Sinden Racing, poses after riding with Buddy Lazier at 160 MPH. Radio Colorado Network drew our winner out of over 2200 entries through the Monday Night "Fastrax Show," and call in entries. Ron Nickell, Radio Colorado Network's Senior Vice President, interviewing Bobby Hamilton Jr. at the Pikes Peak International Raceway Busch race. Ron Nickell, Radio Colorado Network's Senior Vice President, interviewing David Green, driver of the Wolfe Busch car.
       

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Not all race car drivers are macho "men ". Ron Nickell, Radio Colorado Network's Senior Vice President, interviews Clint Vahsholts, member of the legendary Pikes Peak Hill Climb family. Busch cars ready to stage at PPIR . The American flag display at PPIR after the skydiver lands on target.
       


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Greg Biffle starts last and wins the Busch race at PPIR, leaving rubber all over victory lane from a major burn-out.


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Ron Nickell, Radio Colorado Network's Senior Vice President, interviewing Jerry Robertson after the Pepsi 125 Challenge race.


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Jerry Robertson wins by inches at Colorado National Speedway.


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2003 North West Regional NASCAR Saturday Night Champion, Jerry Robertson.

       


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Dario Franchetti (Mr. Ashley Judd) rolls into position to WIN the PPIR Honda Indy 225 race for Andretti Team Green. Team Green had 4 cars in the top 10 and Tony Kanaan continued to hold on to the IRL lead


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Ron Nickell interviews"old friend" Mike Griffin, one of the team managers and owners of Panther Racing. With 2 IRL championships under their belts with driver Sam Hornish Jr. they now have 2 cars and 2 new drivers. Townsend Bell in the Johns Manville / Menards car, and Thomas Scheckter in the familiar yellow Penzoil Panther machine, formerly driven by Hornish. "Griff" has alot in common with Nickell as he is the voice behind the video in many national commercials and has produced hundreds of live concerts and produced several album for national recording artist.


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Team Panthers' Penzoil bright yellow car gets ready to roll with driver Thomas Scheckter.


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LeAnn Rimes sings the national Anthem" to begin the Honda Indy 225 at PPIR

       

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Ron Nickell, Radio Colorado Network's Senior Vice President, reports live from Formby Ford. Three local race cars grace the showroom floor at Formby Ford, for a Radio Colorado Network live remote. Ron Nickell, Radio Colorado Network's Senior Vice President, reports live from Pikes Peak International Raceway.  

On Location with the Radio Colorado Network


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Ron Nickell interviews Randall Wallace, author of "Brave Heart " "Pearl Habor " "Blood of the LambB" and many other #1 novels and screenplays. His latest book was introduced at the "Longs Peak Scott/Irish Festival in Estes Park, Colorado. Ron Nickell interviews Randall Wallace, author of "Brave Heart " "Pearl Habor " "Blood of the LambB" and many other #1 novels and screenplays. His latest book was introduced at the "Longs Peak Scott/Irish Festival in Estes Park, Colorado. Randall Wallace with the Radio Colorado network's Sales and Marketing consultant, Jodie Fitzgerald. RCN Sr. VP. Ron Nickell and RCN Marketing consultant Debbie Myers with ACE Hardware spokesman Lou Manfredini "Mr. Fix It" at the Grand opening of the new ACE Hardware Super Center in Lafayette Colorado. Lou does his Helpful Tips 6 times a day on the Radio Colorado Network covering 74% of the State, and most of the Ace Stores.
       


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RCN Marketing Consultant Jodie Fitzgerald, and Debbie Meyers "Bookend" Lou, no wonder he's smiling. Mayor of Lafayette, President of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, and Ace Executives cut the ribbon on the NEW ACE Super Center in Lafayette, along with Mr. Fix It "Lou Manfredini." Barney Visser, owner and sponsor of the Jerry Robertson #78 Busch Car, talks over the set up on his #73 Grand American Modified in the pits at Colorado National Speedway.  

 

Fastrax

"Photo" Joe Star and, the Radio Colorado Network's Ron Nickell dicuss the latest racing news and gossip during a live braodcast of Fastrax, Monday nights from 6 to 8pm, live from the Texas Roadhouse. (note: the dark figure in the background also seems to show up every Monday night) The Fastrax crew interviews Jerry Robertson after winning $26,000+ by taking the Pepsi Challenge, starting last, winning the 200 lap event and the CNS track championship. Speed is in the Jeans! Fastrax crew talks to Jerry and 18 year old son Darren, who won "Rookie of the year" and 2nd in points in the "Grand American Modifieds". Jerry and Darren relaxing after a intense interview.
       
     

Darren Robertson and his friend, Debbie and Jerry Robertson and RCN Marketing Consultant Jodie Fitzgerald chowing down at the Texas Roadhouse.

      

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