African American Racers Association (A.A.R.A)

By: African American Racers Association (AARA)
  • Summary

  • 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.
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Episodes
  • Women Racing Motorcycles - Dystany Spurlock
    Aug 24 2022

    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 the Man Cup. 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 showing people how to get into racing”
    12:05  Sponsored for Pro Xtreme Motorcycle Racing
    14:40 The goal of driving for a Nascar team
    17:20 Ever heard, “if it’s not rubbing, it’s not racing!”
    19:06 You don’t realize how fast you are going, until
    19:35 A dream of going to space
    20:05 The only girl on the high school football team


    Learn more about Dystany’s passion, persistence, and perseverance at dystanyspurlock.com
    You can also follow her on Instagram and Facebook 

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    26 mins
  • Donks vs. Demons - Donkmaster & Demonology
    Aug 24 2022

    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… until!”
    10:30 Two worlds join together. Nothing but positivity and fun.
    10:57 The COVID care package from Donkmaster (you must listen to this)
    12:06 The mistake of racing on a full moon.
    14:20 The YouTuber Callout and turning a hobby into a business.
    18:08 A sanctioning body for National Donk Racing Association (NDRA).

    ...and much more.

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    30 mins
  • Black Owned Motorsports Facility - Larry Thompson
    Aug 24 2022

    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. There are so many resources to help you succeed.
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    Follow Larry Thompson on Instagram to see what’s coming next for CT Motorsports Park.
    Interested in going to one of his events, stay up-to-date - https://www.ctmotorsportspark.com/
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    37 mins

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