MOTORSPORTS TV PRODUCTIONS "Ohana Road" hosts Dale Payson and Jenn Bonenza take a Ford Thunderbird out for a test drive.

Auto enthusiasts go
for a spin at home

"Ohana Road": Airs 6 p.m. Saturdays on KITV-4

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Make no mistake, Honolulu is car crazy, and beginning tomorrow auto enthusiasts will have a new, locally produced, half-hour weekly TV magazine to call their own.

"Ohana Road" debuts at 6 p.m. on KITV-4, with hosts Dale Payson and Jenn Boneza bringing the world of autos into viewers' homes. Segments include:

>> New Car Review: With Payson and Boneza profiling a variety of 2003 cars, trucks and sports utility vehicles.

>> Car Crazy: Pre-recorded segments with Barry Meguiar, president and CEO of Meguiar's Inc. (makers of America's No. 1 car wax), interviewing famous people like "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno, General Motors president Bob Lutz, and others.

>> Cars N Stars: With Ed Kemper, the Star-Bulletin's automotive columnist and attorney, focusing on Hawaii's race car drivers, from drag racing to road course racing along with many car enthusiasts.

>> Bunch of Maloney: Bill Maloney, executive producer of "Ohana Road," will offer commentary on the automotive world with an Andy Rooney approach.

>> Safe Driving Tips: With local funny car driver Vince Generalao and AAA Hawaii, manager Jeff Goldsmith offering the latest safety tips.

The program is produced by Dave Goebert, with Tracey Jeremiah as director and editor and video production by LeSea Broadcasting.

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