Daily Archives: November 18, 2013

Young Buddy Shepherd is Living his Dream

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Buddy_ShepherdBuddy Shepherd’s decided he wanted to be on four wheels in 2003 at the age of three when his mom and dad bought him a Power Wheels quad.  He began racing quads and motorcycles in 2004 at the age of four and raced the next two years racking up an impressive 45 podium finishes.

In 2007 at the age of seven, he was given his first sprint car, a Junior Micro Sprint. That year he claimed Rookie of the Year honors at Plaza Park Raceway in Visalia, CA. Then in 2008 he went on to seven victories and by 2009 he earned the title of Budweiser Grand Prix Champion at Lemoore Raceway by winning seven more races! Continue reading →

No. 32 NASCAR Nationwide Series Team Penalized

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No. 32 NASCAR Nationwide Series Team Penalized

Following Season Finale At Homestead-Miami Speedway

NASCAR PenaltyThe No. 32 team that competes in the NASCAR Nationwide Series has been penalized due to rule violations discovered during post-race inspection this past Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.  Continue reading →

Kenny Mitchell is NASCAR’s New Managing Director of Brand and Consumer Marketing

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NASCAR Names Sports Industry Veteran Kenny Mitchell Managing Director Of Brand And Consumer Marketing

KennyMitchellMitchell To Lead NASCAR’s Youth, Next Gen, Multicultural Marketing Efforts

NASCAR announced today that Kenny Mitchell is their new Managing Director of Brand and Consumer Marketing, responsible for leading and implementing the company’s overall brand direction and overseeing the strategic growth plans for several critical segments, including youth, millennial and multicultural. Mitchell will start on Monday, Dec. 2, and be based out of NASCAR’s headquarters in Daytona Beach.  Continue reading →

Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR-NHRA Talk – Monday, November 18, 2013

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Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Sal Sigala, on Monday, November 18th, 8:30 to 10pm ET as we bring fans the smartest racing talk around on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR-NHRA Talk! 

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NOTE: We did experience some technical difficulties during the live broadcast, but recovered quickly. So please stay tuned in to hear the entire broadcast.

Listen to our round table panel discussion with drivers, crew, and other racing personalities. Call 347-996-5176 during the LIVE Broadcast to join the conversation about the hottest topics leading up to the next race.

This episode begins with our Fan4Racing panel discussion about NASCAR’s Championship Weekend and the races determining the reigning champions crowned at Homestead-Miami Speedway!

Next is Buddy Shepherd, a Legends Champion from the west coast talks about his career and future in the sport.

Then, Adam Arana, NHRA’s Pro Stock racer joins the conversation about his rookie season and plans for the future.

  • Introductions – Inspiring stories
  • Q&As with Fan4Racing Panel – Buddy Shepherd – Adam Arana
  • NASCAR NHRA hot topics – Chase for the Sprint Cup
  • Fan2Fan NASCAR – NHRA Talk for next week

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ESPN is Tabbing Johnson as First Athlete to Guest Host Sports Center

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/Kobalt Tools Chevrolet, celebrates in Champions Victory Lane after winning the series championship following the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2013 Photo - Getty Images

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s/Kobalt Tools Chevrolet, celebrates in Champions Victory Lane after winning the series championship after the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2013
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Six-Time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson to become first athlete to guest host ESPN’s Sports Center

With a competing network analyst, proclaiming Jimmie Johnson is “absolutely not an athlete,” apparently ESPN along with the NASCAR world disagrees with that assessment. ESPN is putting together a winning recipe that is making history within the sports world.

Johnson is joining regular anchors, John Anderson and Lindsay Czarniak for the 6pm ET show, SportsCenter on Tuesday, Nov 19 on ESPN.

Tuesday night’s recipe is simple, yet untested. Take one part Stuart Scott, one part Billy Crystal. Add a handful of Chris Berman, and a pinch of Ken Jeong. The result: Television history, as six-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson becomes the first athlete to guest host ESPN’s flagship news and information program, SportsCenter. Continue reading →