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WE:
- are an anthem for distant
memories.
- are a close-knit radio family.
- play songs you forgot you loved.
- have local & authentic radio
personalities.
- give away classic cars &
oven mitts.
- stream live from
TheDriveTucson.com

12/12/2025

Piano exercises are always fun.

You can listen to The Drive Tucson just about anywhere, and that reach keeps growing. Our streaming platforms continue t...
12/10/2025

You can listen to The Drive Tucson just about anywhere, and that reach keeps growing.
Our streaming platforms continue to rank in the top three for listening across Southern Arizona, and that’s all thanks to you tuning in wherever you are.
You can listen from TheDriveTucson.com, our Drive Tucson app, Alexa, Google Home, Roku, Sonos, Apple HomePod, TuneIn, MyTuner, Radio., OnlineRadioBox and many more! Too manyto mention…and of course through the player on our website.
And if you want the easiest option of all, just pair your phone to a Bluetooth speaker and you’re set no matter where your DRIVE takes you.

Arizona Football is headed to the HOLIDAY BOWL! It’s a stage the Arizona has absolutely earned with the season they’ve p...
12/06/2025

Arizona Football is headed to the HOLIDAY BOWL! It’s a stage the Arizona has absolutely earned with the season they’ve put together. Tucson has every reason to feel proud of where this team is going 🙌

The Territorial cup is where it belongs tonight!!! Arizona beats down on AS who?!? 23-7!! Congrats Wildcats!!
11/29/2025

The Territorial cup is where it belongs tonight!!! Arizona beats down on AS who?!? 23-7!! Congrats Wildcats!!

Cast Your Vote!We need to choose our official 2025 holiday merch design! A. SweaterB. Logo RedC. Logo
11/28/2025

Cast Your Vote!
We need to choose our official 2025 holiday merch design!
A. Sweater
B. Logo Red
C. Logo

11/23/2025

Watch the winning moment, as Sandra Kane’s four digit winning combination, unlock the keys the Fairlane!

The Drive Tucson’s Classic Car Giveaway #5 is officially wrapped and what a finish! Close to 350 people packed Bookman'...
11/23/2025

The Drive Tucson’s Classic Car Giveaway #5 is officially wrapped and what a finish!

Close to 350 people packed Bookman's River & Stone to cheer on our finalists, and Tucson-area winner Sandra Kane lit up the crowd when she revealed the winning combination that unlocked the keys to the 1967 Ford Fairlane!!!!

Thank you to every listener who came out, every finalist who took their shot, and to Bookman's Entertainment Exchange, Cathey’s Sewing & Vacuum, McElroy’s Automotive and DJ’s Desert Classics for their incredible support of this beloved annual event.

And a huge thank-you to the entire Bustos Media family, our incredible staff, our sister stations and top-notch promotions crew for showing up, supporting, and helping us pull off another unforgettable year.

Tucson made this one special.

On to #6.!!

Bookmans Entertainment Exchange

11/22/2025

Giving away the car!!
Winner is at timestamp (15:05)

You are ALL Invited!Bring your friends & Family this Saturday for the big event!The Drive Tucson is giving away another ...
11/17/2025

You are ALL Invited!
Bring your friends & Family this Saturday for the big event!
The Drive Tucson is giving away another classic car...a 1967 Ford Fairlane!
Even if you're not a finalist, you will still have a chance to win some pretty cool stuff...
Lots of Drive Tucson listeners, food trucks, music, the entire Drive Tucson staff and more.
Up for grabs:
1967 Ford Fairlane - 80,000 Original Miles
50 Vinyl albums - The best of what The Drive Tucson plays!
A stand-up Pac-Man Arcade Game
and a whole trunk load of other prizes.
Bookman's Entertainment Exchange
4841 N. Stone Ave. 11:30am

Happy “Bobby Rich Day”🙌🤗In 2013, the Tucson City Council officially proclaimed November 8 as Bobby Rich Day to honor leg...
11/08/2025

Happy “Bobby Rich Day”🙌🤗

In 2013, the Tucson City Council officially proclaimed November 8 as Bobby Rich Day to honor legendary broadcaster Bobby Rich, whose creativity, leadership, and love for Tucson helped shape the city’s radio identity for generations.

From his early years at KTKT and KCEE to his long run at Mix FM 94.9, Bobby became one of the most respected and familiar voices in Arizona broadcasting.

In 2019, Bobby was the driving force behind the launching of The Drive Tucson, a station built on heart, personality, and a real connection to the community. Today, The Drive stands as Tucson’s fastest-growing radio station…proof that the spirit Bobby instilled is still alive and well, and the team operates with that same sense of purpose and heart Bobby carried: serving Tucson with honesty, warmth, and a genuine love for this city.

Every so often, a quiet text comes in from Bobby saying how much he enjoys listening and how great the station sounds. He understands that radio keeps evolving, but what matters most is staying true to the vision; having a clear strategy, patience, and a genuine heart for the communiy.

Many of his programming strategies and philosophies still guide The Drive today, even as the music evolves and the team brings new energy that connects with Tucson listeners in fresh ways.

A lot of credit also goes to Bustos Media, whose leadership has given us the tools, trust, and freedom to keep growing while staying true to what makes this station special. They’ve seen the value in what Bobby built and have helped us carry it forward the right way.

At the end of the day, Bobby’s vision still guides us…keeping radio real, local, and full of heart. The Drive Tucson isn’t just a radio station; it’s a reflection of the people who live here and the man whose dream brought it to life.

Happy “Bobby Rich Day” to a true Tucson original, whose legacy continues to play loud and clear every single day.

Leslie, Mikey, Ken, Matt & Randi
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WOW!! Great job Arizona Football, beating Colorado 52-17!! Next up is Kansas at home next Saturday! !
11/02/2025

WOW!! Great job Arizona Football, beating Colorado 52-17!! Next up is Kansas at home next Saturday! !

Let’s see those Halloween costumes! Extra points if you upload Halloween pics from the past… especially60’s, 70’s or 80’...
11/01/2025

Let’s see those Halloween costumes!
Extra points if you upload Halloween pics from the past… especially60’s, 70’s or 80’s!! Get out those photo albums 🙌

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Well-Known Locals Launch New Radio Station Targeting In-Car Listeners

Hall of fame radio personality Bobby Rich, legacy station manager Jim Arnold and local downtown champion Fletcher McCusker have joined forces to launch a new Tucson owned-and-operated commercial radio station in Tucson at 101.7FM and AM830

The trio of well-known Tucsonans recently acquired the stations and have converted to an original format of music and local, live personalities.

Branded as The DRIVE, KDRI Tucson originates 24/7 broadcasting from Scott and Broadway downtown. The station is designed to appeal to baby boomers whose radio options have become overlooked and underserved by local radio. With a catalogue of over 2,000 songs, the distinctive presentation is unlike anything in the region and maybe in the country.

Listeners can hear the KDRI-AM830 signal while driving from the Mexican border to Phoenix. The DRIVE 101.7-FM signal can be heard all over the Tucson valley, allowing for frequent road reports and local information. The music will be familiar without playing the same 40 songs over and over, and you’ll connect with local, live DJs.