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Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR – NHRA Talk – Monday, May 20, 2013

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Hey Race Fans are you ready for our next episode of Fan4Racing’s Fan2Fan NASCAR – NHRA Talk on  Monday, May 20th?

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This episode starts Fan2Fan NASCAR Talk with our Fan4Racing team discussion with Trent Cherry, rear-tire carrier for Joey Logano‘s #22 Penske team.  Then joining our discussion is Derek Thorn, current points leader of K&N Pro Series West. And for NHRA Talk, our guest is, Junior Dragster, Zac Bogner with Lucas Oil. 

We’re talking about NASCAR and NHRA’s hottest topics, leading up to the next race:

  • Introductions – Inspiring stories
  • Q&As with Trent Cherry – Derek Thorn – Zac Bogner
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  • NASCAR hot topics
  • Fan2Fan NASCAR – NHRA Talk for next week 
  • Tell us what you want to talk about

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Kaya Jones Performs National Anthem At NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race

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Kaya Jones Performs National Anthem
At NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race

Kaya Jones, a former member of "The Pussycat Dolls," performed the national anthem at Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race. Photo - Courtesy CMS

Kaya Jones, a former member of “The Pussycat Dolls,” performed the national anthem at Saturday night’s NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race.
Photo – Courtesy CMS

Pop music sensation Kaya Jones performed the national anthem preceding Saturday night’s NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race.

Jones came to prominence as a member of the popular music group “The Pussycat Dolls” in 2003 and later reached international acclaim as a solo act, performing alongside celebrated entertainers including Mick Jagger, Eminem and Katy Perry. Continue reading →

Top 10 Can’t-Miss Activities for Fans to Experience at Charlotte

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Top 10 Can’t-Miss Activities for Fans to Experience
During the 10 Greatest Days in Racing

From driver introductions at the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race to the patriotic military salute before the Coca-Cola 600, here's a Top 10 list for fans looking for the full Charlotte Motor Speedway experience. Photo - CMS/HHP

From driver introductions at the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race to the patriotic military salute before the Coca-Cola 600, here’s a Top 10 list for fans looking for the full Charlotte Motor Speedway experience. Photo – CMS/HHP

Every year, Charlotte Motor Speedway packs as much entertainment as possible into the 10 Greatest Days in Racing to give fans an experience that they’ll never forget. From the excitement on the track to pre-race concerts, the expansive Play Zone and a moving salute to our nation’s military, fans that come to Charlotte will be sure to create memories that will last a lifetime.

While you’re in town, be sure to check out these can’t-miss opportunities that you can only find at Charlotte Motor Speedway! Continue reading →

Another Million: Johnson Takes His Fourth All-Star Race at Charlotte

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Patriotic Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 Photo - Geoff Burke

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Patriotic Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013
Photo – Geoff Burke

For the fourth time in his career, Jimmie Johnson scored victory and a million dollars in the Sprint All-Star Race. He did it in classic Jimmie Johnson fashion by not coming alive until the last segment and then doing an all-out blitz to the finish. The race was rather calm, but the historic run by Johnson makes up for some of the vacant storylines of the race.

The race didn’t get far when the green-flag fell because of rain invading the track and causing a red-flag rain-delay for 41 minutes and 28 seconds. Before the delay, Brad Keselowski broke a transmission, taking himself out of contention for the victory. When the delay ended, Kurt Busch was able to stay up front and win the first segment. Continue reading →