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5/1: Ian Ziering’s in Georgia for auto racing, “24” prequel this fall
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ian Ziering (right, with Cheryl Burke on “Dancing With the Stars”), best known as smooth-talking Steve Sanders on “Beverly Hills 90210” during the ’90s, has joined the ranks of fellow actors Frankie Muniz and Patrick Dempsey and taken on auto racing as a hobby.
You’ll be able to hang out with him at Road Atlanta in Braselton Saturday, where he’ll be competing 1:30 p.m. at the SCAA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup. (That rolls of the tongue!) More info on the race here.
“I’ve loved motor sports since I was a kid but I just went pro last year,” Ziering said earlier this week.
He took a racing school class at Road Atlanta five years ago and deemed it an “awesome track.”
This is not a cheap hobby. Besides the vehicle itself, staffing a pit crew and maintaining the vehicle can go into the six figures per year. As a “complete newbie,” Ziering said he’s seeking more sponsors. Interested? He gave Buzz a contact number at Hale Motorsports: 860-399-4603. Ask for Randy.
Ziering’s profile went up a year ago when he finished a solid fourth on ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars.” (see him work his best Elvis moves below)
This led to hosting duties of Lifetime’s recent reality show “Your Mama Don’t Dance.” He fended off assertions that the show is creepy because it features parents dancing with their sons and daughters, often in sexy outfits.
“The dancers were not sensual,” he said. “I don’t think there’s anything more beautiful than a parent having fun with their kids.”
Here’s a sampling from that show. Just for yourself:
Ziering isn’t currently involved with efforts to create a “90210” spinoff, but he’s not against the idea. “It’s great if they capture the spirit” of the original, he said. “I’m like anybody else. I want to be entertained!”
-“24” fans should be thrilled to know the “24” two-hour prequel movie this fall will feature Jack Bauer in Africa, leading to events that start season seven, the season that got held this year due to the writers’ strike. More info here.
-The title of the final season episode for “The Office” gives us an instant clue that one of the cast members is leaving the show. Check it out here partway down if you’re into spoilers..
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