The Derek Pernesiglio Show

Dutch Miller Would Be Proud- Former NASCAR Modified driver and Cup series spotter, Carl Miller pays Derek a visit to talk about the early years of racing, having a famous starter for a Dad and years of driving a NASCAR Modified against the greats. Miller also talks about his years as a spotter, the legend of “The Flyin

Kevin Hughes roots began on the short tracks of Maine. He took every opportunity possible, rising through the industry to become vice president of the biggest communications supplier in auto racing and a car owner on the SMART Modified Tour. He sit’s down with Derek to talk about the early years, becoming a car owner a

After a career ending crash eliminated his NASCAR Cup career, Jerry Nadeau opens up about that fateful day. He also chats with Derek about racing around the world, touring Europe and turning down a possible path to Formula1 to chase a dream of being a NASCAR driver and still getting to turn laps in race cars today. The

Pete Pernesiglio: He bears the same last name as our host. Former NEMA Midget driver and Derek’s big brother, Pete visited the studio to share stories about growing up in racing family in New York, their grandmothers origins of the “I can out drive you.” line and wrecking the family race car on the Long Island railroad

Two-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion, Todd Bodine stops by to talk about rising through the ranks to race in NASCAR’s top three series, what he would do if he were a team owner and Bugsy Stevens holding a gun to his head on this episode of The Derek Pernesiglio Show. 

From the short tracks of Pennsylvania to Indy 500 and Daytona 500 victory Lanes, Brent Wentz has enjoyed success at the highest levels, but his biggest win came when he restored his fathers old race car. Find out what happened on this episode of The Derek Pernesiglio Show.