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WFO Radio NHRA Nitro explodes with action as the stars of the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series share their stories. NHRA President, Tom Compton, stops by to discuss the recent Mello Yello sponsorship deal for 2013 and the State of the Sport moving forward. Coca Cola SVP of Entertainment and Sports Marketing Partnerships, Sharon Byers, gives the Coca Cola perspective on the announcement and gives fans an exciting idea of what the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will look like in 2013. NHRA television broadcast producer, Eric Swearingin, takes WFO Radio fans behind the scenes of the ESPN 2 broadcast and discusses ideas and innovations that are taking the NHRA broadcast to the next level. NHRA AAA Texas Fall Nationals winners: Antron Brown, Bob Tasca, Allen Johnson, and Michael Ray each take time to talk about winning race two of the NHRA Countdown and preview the next event in St. Louis. The NHRA's Alan Reinhart recaps Texas, previews the AAA Insurance Midwest Nationals in St. Louis, and answers questions from listeners. To cap off the show, Auto Club Road to the Future Award candidate, Alexis DeJoria makes an appearance to update fans on her first full season driving the Tequila Patron Nitro Funny Car and spending time at a Plano, TX Children's Hospital.