Posted:
BAHAKEL SPORTS presents The Drive for Daytona, broadcast and streaming on Bahakel Communications stations in the Southeast – the home of NASCAR’s most loyal fan base. In the driver’s seat for this exciting high-speed show is Bahakel Sports host Jeff Taylor and legendary NASCAR driver and fan favorite Rusty Wallace.
The Drive for Daytona features 24-year-old Austin Cindric. Who can forget Cindric’s thrilling ride to victory in the 2022 Daytona 500! It was his first ever start in a full ride. You’ll also meet Rajah Caruth, who races in the Craftsman Truck Series. Caruth’s truck is sponsored by The Wendell Scott Foundation, named in honor of the first African-American to win a NASCAR race.
“Bahakel Sports is proud to be a part of NASCAR Nation’s extraordinary fan base. The Daytona 500 will forever be a part of racing history,” said Beverly Bahakel, president and CEO of Bahakel Communications. Bahakel added, “Our company has a long history of commitment to sports broadcasting. We are excited to present this racing special. Join Bahakel Sports as we count down to race day.
The Drive for Daytona will air on Bahakel Communications stations as follows:
WCCB – Monday February 13th at 7:30pm with an encore show on Saturday February 18th at 11pm.
WOLO – Saturday 18 February at 12.30 pm and 11.30 pm.
WFXB – Friday February 17 at 7.30pm and Sunday February 19 at 12.30pm.
WAKA – Saturday 18 February at 18:30 and 22:30.
WBBJ – Saturday 18 February at 18:30.
About Bahakel Sports:
Bahakel Sports is owned and operated by Bahakel Communications in Charlotte, North
Carolina. Bahakel Communications was founded by Cy N. Bahakel in 1947. Bahakel Sports is
your main streaming service for teams like the Charlotte Independence, the Charlotte
Thunder, and many colleges. We are also the new home of high school sports in the
Charlotte region. WCCB Charlotte is one of seven Broadcast Markets in the United States,
which are served by the streaming network.
About Jeff Taylor:
Jeff Taylor is an experienced sports reporter and producer. As a reporter at TNN network
Raceday he covered NASCAR and the Indy Racing League. Later he moved to the countryside
syndicated show Raceline. He also worked the local sports scene at WWBT and WAVY
Virginia. Jeff is currently the Sports Director at Bahakel Sports in Charlotte. He is excited to be back
Daytona, where he beat the great Dale Earnhardt, Sr.
About Rusty Wallace:
Rusty Wallace is one of NASCAR’s all-time greats. His name is synonymous with racing and
winning The racing legend’s career spans decades on and off the track. Wallace had a
impressive and historic career with 55 wins in 25 years, including the prestigious 1989 Winston
Cup Championship. After his retirement, Wallace was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame
Fame in Charlotte in 2013 and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2014.
