Anoop Desai is an American singer songwriter best known for his time as a contestant on the eighth season of American Idol. Motivated by the death of his friend Eve Carson, Desai auditioned for American Idol. Desai made American Idol history by being the first ever 13th finalist on American Idol. Favored to win by celebrities including Ellen DeGeneres and Keith Urban, Desai achieved a sixth place finish, becoming the second Indian American to advance to the final stages of American Idol. You can follow Anoop on Twitter and Instagram.

Jake Miller taught himself to play piano, drums, and guitar at a young age in which he has included in his music career. During his high school years, he released several homemade videos on YouTube. In March 2011, Miller performed his first ever live show opening for rapper Snoop Lion in Pompano Beach, Florida.Shortly after, he opened for rapper Mac Miller in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. You can follow Jake on Twitter and Instagram.

Wallpaper. is an American and pop music project, fronted by producer and multi-instrumentalist songwriter, Ricky Reed, based in Oakland, California. He effortlessly fuses a long personal history of music-making with bold showmanship and a love for trunk-rattling thump. Wallpaper. is currently signed to Epic Records and recently played at SXSW in Austin, Texas. He gained popularity due to his exaggerated use of auto tune and minimal electronic music while satirizing the lack of feeling in mainstream pop. You can follow Ricky on Twitter and Instagram.

MKTO is a Californian music duo consisting of Malcolm Kelley and Tony Oller. The two met in 2010 while filming the Nickelodeon television series Gigantic, in which their characters played best friends.They later formed together and came up with the name MKTO, which represents their combined initials. They elaborated upon the inspiration for their group name, saying: "It also stands for what our album kind of is: Misfit Kids and Total Outcasts – just like the kids we were in high school".Oller's previous acting career included a role on the Disney television series As the Bell Rings, while Kelley appeared on the show LOST. You can follow the duo on Twitter and Instagram.

Chris Wallace is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. He is best known as the singer/songwriter of "Remember When (Push Rewind). He is also the former lead vocalist and front-man for the American pop rock band The White Tie Affair. Find Chris on Twitter and Instagram and give him a follow! 

Jadagrace is an American actress, dancer, and singer. She starred in the 2009 film, Terminator Salvation, and also has her own television series, The Jadagrace Show. Her song, "Run Dat Back", was included as a "new artist" track on volume 42 of Now That's What I Call Music in 2012 and released her first single entitled "Express Yourself" when she was nine years old. She was signed to a record deal in 2012 after being discovered by Redfoo of LMFAO, and released her first single Run Dat Back under the Epic Records music label. You can follow along with Jadagrace on Twitter and Instagram.

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LISTEN EACH AFTERNOON AS brad!brad!brad! HIGHLIGHTS SOME OF THIS YEARS RACERS DURING THE LARRY HILL FORD DRIVE TO GLORY

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Meet the Racer: Dixie

My human's name is Lindsay Bowen. My nickname is Senorita Fluff&Stuff.

Meet the Racer: Chico

They call me Chico Suave. I have to run from all the ladies, so I'm pretty fast.

Meet the Racer: Rayleigh Gene Slaven

My human's names are Nick & Kyla Slaven. I'm spunky, spoiled, and sassy!!!  All of those sprints in the yard and Ray Jitsu sessions with my daddy definitely make me a top contender for 2013!

Meet the Racer: Piper LaRue

My human's name is Cari Sluder. I'm the only kind of bug you want in your bed.

Meet the Racer: Rudy

My human's name is April Byrd. I dont know if I am the fastest Chihuahua but I am definitely the most handsome.

Meet the Racer: Doris

My human's name is Itzel Guzman. Dislikes: Cats  Likes: Pretending to be a garden gnome.

Meet the Racer: Shooter

My human's name is Troy Richardson. When I'm not securing the perimeter around the house I like sun worshipping on the front porch.

Meet the Racer: Polly Lou

My human's name is John Lopopolo. My special skills include winking. How YOU doin?

Meet the Racer: Kandy

My human's name is Kiara Eddy. I'm told I'm Instagram famous.

Meet the Racer: Bella Owen

My human's name is Chasity Owen. I am the best behaved Chihuahua in all of Chattanooga. I have an extensive collection of sepia toned photos ...of myself.

Meet the Racer: Bella

My human's name is Kerry Parker. When I'm not training for Running of the Chihuahuas I like to model.

Meet the Racer: Bean Burrito

My human's name is Bailey Foster. I enjoy dressing up and cartoons!

Meet the Racer: TT

My human's name is Carla Eischeid. My hobbies include sleeping and being adorable.

Meet the Racer: Cleo

My human's name is Alyssa Fryar. I may sound cute but dont be fooled, my bark is just as bad as my bite! Nickname: Cujo

Meet the Racer: Toby

My human's name is Cara Turano. I am so sweet and helpful I'm a part time dishwasher!

Meet the Racer: Hank

My human's name is Gloria Durham. I cannot wait to show Chattanooga who is the fastest chihuahua of them all!

Meet the Racer: Zoey Jane

My human's name is Brenda Tiesling. I love sleeping in the covers and I am a returning racer!

Meet the Racer: Olive

My human's name is Terra Turner. I am whopping 3 pounds, 1 eyed, 4 legged, lightning fast pooch!

Meet the Racer: Bitzy

My human's name is Jeannie Snyder. I am a very sweet, 4 1/2 year old rescued chihuahua. I am employed part time as a Hospice of Chattanooga- Therapy Dog. This will be the third year I will participate in the Run of the Chihuahua's!

Meet the Racer: Maybel

My human's name is Walt Davis. I am an extremley rare little girl and only 2 yrs old. I have the speed of a greyhound. At 5lbs I am light as a feather and have lighting fast speed. I'm almost a natural purple lavender color.

Meet the Racer: Belle

My human's name is Walt Davis. I am the 1st. lady of chihuahua racing. I am 8 years old. I am a true diablo of speed. I can't wait to run!

Meet the Racer: Oliver

My human's name is Ashland Behling. I am extremely hyper and my hobbies include running in circles in the backyard. I'm very confident I will win this year.

Meet the Racer: Lucy

My human's name is Wendy Roberts. I am five years old. I'm very sweet and love to be loved! I love cuddling under the covers at night, bacon from Sonic and playing with stuffed animals aka tearing the stuffing out and dragging it all around the house!

Meet the Racer: Lola

My humans name is Erica Anderson.

I am 8 pounds of fast, fierce, fantastic fun!  I am ready to run - as soon as I choose what outfit to wear!