WILO 96.9 FM / 1570 AM & Boone Best 102.7 FM Announce Larry Gates for First Summer Racing Giveaway Winner

WILO 96.9 FM / 1570 AM and Boone Best 102.7 are gearing up for a full season of racing excitement, combining live motorsports coverage with their annual summer ticket giveaway program.

Station officials have announced that Larry Gates has been selected as the winner of the WILO and Boone 102.7 Launch Summer Ticket Giveaway for the IMS Road Course event happening May 9, 2026, kicking off a season filled with opportunities for listeners to win access to major racing events.

Summer Ticket Giveaway Continues

The stations’ summer-long promotion continues to offer listeners chances to win tickets to major motorsports events, including the IMS Road Course, qualifying sessions, and the Indianapolis 500. Fans are encouraged to listen weekdays from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. during Matt Wilson’s morning show for upcoming chances to win.

The next round of giveaways will feature five pairs of qualification tickets, with drawings running from Thursday, May 7 through Wednesday, May 13. Listeners are encouraged to tune in daily for their chance to win.

2026 Live Racing Broadcast Schedule

In addition to the giveaway program, WILO and Boone 102.7 will air live coverage of a packed 2026 racing calendar, including:

  • May 24, 2026 – 110th Indianapolis 500
  • May 31, 2026 – Streets of Detroit
  • June 7, 2026 – World Wide Technology Raceway (St. Louis)
  • July 19, 2026 – Nashville Superspeedway
  • July 25, 2026 – NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts race in Indianapolis
  • July 26, 2026 – Brickyard 400
  • August 23, 2026 – Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.
  • August 29, 2026 – Portland International Raceway
  • September 6, 2026 – WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

Live Streaming Options

All programming can also be streamed live on Clinton County Daily News, Boone County Daily News, and Carroll County Daily News by clicking the “On the Radio – Listen Live” tab located along the top toolbar, or by selecting the right-side frequency bars labeled Listen Live to WILO.”

Sponsors Support Full Season Coverage

The broadcast season is made possible with support from local and regional sponsors including Big O Tires, Marchand’s Window Tinting, Shoup’s Country Foods, Wampler’s Disposal Service & Recycling, Lehnen’s Furniture and Mattress, Culligan Water of Clinton and Boone Counties, City of Frankfort Community Development, City of Frankfort Parks Department, Jerry’s Body Shop, Esserman Tire / Best One, VFW Post 1110, and Martin Automotive Group.

WILO will continue to announce additional promotions, special programming, and giveaway opportunities throughout the summer as the racing season progresses.