Monthly Archives: November 2013

Young Erik Jones Victorious at Phoenix

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Erik Jones, driver of the #51 Wake Up Narcolepsy Awake at the Wheel Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 8, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona. The 17 year-old Jones became the youngest ever winner in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Photo - Tom Pennington/Getty Images

Erik Jones, driver of the #51 Wake Up Narcolepsy Awake at the Wheel Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 8, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona. The 17 year-old Jones became the youngest ever winner in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
Photo – Tom Pennington/Getty Images

A season full of first-time winners added another name to the list Friday night at Phoenix when Erik Jones drove into victory lane. Jones, 17, has been competing on a part-time basis in the Camping World Truck Series with Kyle Busch Motorsports this season. A runner-up finish at Iowa earlier in the season showed Jones’ potential and now a win marks his presence in NASCAR. Continue reading →

NASCAR’s Annual Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week Speeds into Las Vegas

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NASCAR Speeds into Las Vegas for Annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week

NSCS CHAMPIONSWEEK13 4C PRTNASCAR Celebrates Five Years in Las Vegas with Action-Packed Schedule of Events

For the fifth-consecutive year, NASCAR is returning to Las Vegas for the post season Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week™, a star-studded, entertainment-filled celebration for the series champion and fans, culminating with one of NASCAR’s marquee events, the Sprint Cup Series Awards. Since 2009, the awards have been held at Wynn Las Vegas and have grown in stature and prestige with each passing year.

This year’s awards are taking place December 6, returning to Wynn Las Vegas with FOX Sports 2 and NASCAR.com providing coverage from 9pm – midnight ET. Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90 is providing live coverage beginning at 8pm ET. The show will also re-air on FOX Sports 1 at noon ET on December 8. Continue reading →

Jeff Burton Making 1,000th NASCAR Career Start at Phoenix

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Jeff Burton at Texas Motor Speedway, November 2013 Photo - RCR/fb

Jeff Burton at Texas Motor Speedway, November 2013
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Jeff Burton – known as the Mayor of NASCAR – and driver of the No. 31 @CATMining car is making his 1,000th career start at Phoenix International Raceway this weekend on Sunday, November 10th. Continue reading →

NASCAR Goes Orange for COPD Awareness Month

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NASCAR Goes Orange For COPD Awareness Month

James Buescher, driver of the #30 Fraternal Order of Eagles Chevrolet, poses in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 25, 2012 Photo - Todd Warshaw/Getty Images

James Buescher, driver of the #30 Fraternal Order of Eagles Chevrolet, poses in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 25, 2012
Photo – Todd Warshaw/Getty Images

DRIVE4COPD and NASCAR Partner to Generate Awareness, Encourage Fans to be Screened

NASCAR announced November 1st that it will lead a joint campaign with Official Partner DRIVE4COPD throughout COPD Awareness Month (November) to drive awareness and encourage fans to be screened for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

COPD, a debilitating lung disease, is the third-leading cause of death in the United States and affects as many as 24 million Americans but about half remain undiagnosed. DRIVE4COPD has been the Official Health Initiative of NASCAR since 2010 and has been responsible for screening more than 2.7 million NASCAR fans. Continue reading →

Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR-NHRA Talk – Monday, November 4, 2013

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Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Sal Sigala, on Monday, November 4th, 8:30 to 10pm ET as we bring fans the smartest racing talk around on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR-NHRA Talk!  

Listen to the podcast right here…

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Brian Berg Jr, from Rant Sports joins our Fan4Racing panel for this episode. Listen to our round table conversation with drivers, crew & other racing personalities of the hottest topics, including The Chase for the Sprint Cup… leading up the next race!

This episode begins with Clint Elkins, from Speedway Benefits to share Humpy Wheeler‘s new idea that offers support to the backbone of racing – your local home track and what that means for fans of racing. 

Then, Kelly Admiraal,  K&N Pro Series driver from Canada is stopping by to share his announcement!

Next, is Steve Burkett, the co-owner Eye-Scout, LLC and SL1, Inc. Steven is recognized for his technology expertise by FOX Sports and WAAY31 ABC Sports as well as SiriusXM NFL Radio where he is interviewed by Jim Miller and Alex Marvez. Steve is also recognized as a business and technology leader in Ted Sundquist’s recent McGraw Hill published book “Taking Your Team to the Top”. He has also been a special guest on many other radio sports shows and is a regular contributor to The Football Educator website as a technology expert and writer. When last on our show, Steve also revealed he’s a NASCAR fan and expressed his desire to talk some NASCAR with our Fan4Racing panel.

Then, Jim Branham, a super street racer joins the conversation about his and wife, Diane’s racing passion.

Call 347-996-5176 during the LIVE broadcast with any questions or comments for our guests and Fan4Racing panel.

  • Introductions – Inspiring stories
  • Q&As with Clint Elkins – Steve Burkett – Jim Branham
  • NASCAR NHRA hot topics – Chase for the Sprint Cup
  • Fan2Fan NASCAR – NHRA Talk for next week

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