Monthly Archives: February 2013

The Daytona Spark

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Drivers begin the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on Feb 16, 2013 Photo - Jerry Markland/Getty Images

Drivers begin the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on Feb 16, 2013
Photo – Jerry Markland/Getty Images

Every year, when February rolls around, one thought crosses your mind. Daytona.

Your reaction? Ecstatic.

Daytona in February means that the NASCAR season is about to get rolling and that NASCAR will be entering the hallowed grounds of the Daytona International Speedway. That feeling you feel when you hear the roar of the engines on the high banks of Daytona either on your television or in person is what many will describe as the Daytona spark. Continue reading →

Lowe’s Returning With Hendrick Motorsports

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500. Photo - Sam Greenwood/Getty Images

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500. Photo – Sam Greenwood/Getty Images

Lowe’s Home Improvement isn’t going anywhere in 2014. Jimmie Johnson has been sponsored by Lowe’s his entire Sprint Cup series career and the company doesn’t look to be going anywhere.

During the Chevrolet SS unveiling at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports, was asked about rumors that Lowe’s would not be returning to his organization. Hendrick was adamant that rumors were false and that he is confident Lowe’s will continue to sponsor Jimmie Johnson in 2014.

“I don’t know where (the rumors) came from, but (Lowe’s will) be back. Wishful thinking, maybe, by some of the other folks, but they’ll be back.”

A new deal between Lowe’s and Hendrick Motorsports has not been signed but both sides are confident they will be together in 2014.

“We’ve got a verbal,” Hendrick stated. “We’ll button it up, but it’s early.”

Jimmie Johnson fans, don’t worry, the blue and white colors won’t be changing anytime soon.

 

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NASCAR Preview 2013 Interviews

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NASCAR_PreviewThe NASCAR Preview is an event where fans get a chance to preview the upcoming NASCAR season at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Fans get autographs, teams show off their cars, drivers talk about the new season and more.

I was able to attend the NASCAR Preview and talk with a few people who are part of the NASCAR community.

Those people include Darrell Wallace Jr., Dave Moody, Matt Clark and Dontae Allen.

Wallace talked about his new deal with Kyle Busch Motorsports. Matt Clark, Dave Moody and Dontae Allen talked about what they expect to see in the Sprint Cup series this season. One thing everybody could agree on – 2013 should be an exciting season.

Take a look!

 

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Danica Patrick Makes Sprint Cup History as First Female Pole Winner

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Danica Patrick posted the fastest speeds in the final practice session at Daytona International Speedway on Sat, Feb 16th. On Sun, Feb 17th she made history as the first female to win the Daytona 500 Pole position in her 11th Sprint Cup start. Photo - Jared C Tilton/Getty Images

Danica Patrick posted the fastest speed in the final practice session at Daytona International Speedway on Sat, Feb 16th. On Sun, Feb 17th she made history as the first female to win the Daytona 500 Pole position in her 11th Sprint Cup start.
Photo – Jared C Tilton/Getty Images

Rookie Wins The Coors Light Pole For The Daytona 500

Danica Patrick made NASCAR history today during Coors Light Pole qualifying for the Daytona 500, becoming the first female driver to win a pole at NASCAR’s top level – the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

During qualifying for the sport’s marquee event, Patrick turned a lap of 196.434 mph (45.817 seconds), giving her the first starting position for next Sunday’s Daytona 500 (1 p.m. on FOX, FOX Deportes, Motor Racing Network Radio and SiriusXM Satellite Radio). It was the fastest Daytona 500 pole-winning speed since 1990. Continue reading →

Fan4Racing’s Fan2Fan NASCAR Talk – Monday, February 18, 2013

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Monday, February 18, 2013

Listen to the replay of our next episode of Fan4Racing’s Fan2Fan NASCAR Talk from Monday, February 18th

This week’s show is back to our one-hour format, starting at 9pm ET with our special guest, Camping World Truck Series, Rookie of the Year contender, Jeb Burton.

 

Listen to internet radio with TSCRN on Blog Talk Radio

 

The son of 2002 Daytona 500 winner, Ward Burton and nephew of Richard Childress Racing driver, Jeff Burton, fans can learn more about Jeb Burton’s amazing racing career in his feature article on Fan4Racing.

Our Fan4Racing team is talking with Jeb Burton about his journey to NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series, and some of NASCAR’s current hot topics. Fans can participate in Q&A’s throughout the show, so get your questions ready to interact with Jeb Burton on Monday night.

  • Introductions – Inspiring stories
  • Q&A’s with Jeb Burton 
  • NASCAR‘s hot topics –
    • The Sprint Unlimited – Gen6 car review
    • The Budweiser Duels
    • Daytona 500 predictions
  • Fan2Fan NASCAR Talk for next week
  • Tell us what you want to talk about

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