Monthly Archives: December 2013

2013: A Year of Major Storylines, Undeniable Passion, and Pure Dominance

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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 following the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2013
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Looking back on 2013, NASCAR had a remarkable year. From storylines galore to scandals that challenged the sport’s credibility, NASCAR never stayed quiet. Going into the year, there were many more questions than answers. Fans wondered what was to come from all the ‘newness’ the sport was expecting which included the Gen 6 car and drivers in new rides. Whatever went into this season, it made for one exciting year. The lesson learned throughout 2013 was to expect the unexpected because the year in NASCAR featured truly unexpected events. Continue reading →

Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR-NHRA Talk – Monday, December 16, 2013

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Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Sal Sigala, on Monday, December 16th, 8:30 to 10pm ET as we bring fans the smartest racing talk around on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR-NHRA Talk! 

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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 Kevin Green, NASCAR’s K&N Pro Series West Communications.

Next is Erik Jones, ARCA & Camping World Truck Series driver. Erik recently won his second Snowball Derby.

Then, Gene Price, owner of Gene Price Motorsports joins the conversation. NOTE: Due to illness, Gene Price was unable to appear in this episode. Instead, Greg Pursley steps in for some great conversation.

  • Introductions – Inspiring stories
  • Q&As with Kevin Green – Erik Jones – Gene Price
  • NASCAR NHRA hot topics – Sprint Cup Series Silly Season
  • Fan2Fan NASCAR – NHRA Talk for next week

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Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR-NHRA Talk – Monday, December 9, 2013

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Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Sal Sigala, on Monday, December 9th, 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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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 Jerry Bonkowski, feature columnist/writer at Bleacher Report and has covered various sports for 35 years. Fans have followed Bonkowkski over the years at USA Today, ESPN and Yahoo Sports. In addition to Bleacher Report, he now writes for WRALSportsFan.com, runs his own web site JerryBonkowski.com and is a regular on-air personality on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Check out his book, “Trading Paint: 101 Great NASCAR Debates” at Wiley.com and Amazon.com.

Next is Matt Jackson, promoter of the Southwest Super Late Model Touring Series  to discuss the 2013 season and the upcoming 2014 season.

Then, our Fan4Racing panel will discuss NASCAR’s Silly Season, the Sprint Cup Series banquet, the Snowball Derby and more! Garrett Marchant, ARCA/Late Model driver and Patrick Reynolds, former NASCAR crew member joins the lead/tungsten Snowball Derby conversation and Matt Jackson stays on for this one!

  • Introductions – Inspiring stories
  • Q&As with Jerry Bonkowski – Matt Jackson – Fan4Racing panel
  • NASCAR NHRA hot topics – Sprint Cup Series Silly Season
  • Fan2Fan NASCAR – NHRA Talk for next week

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Kansas City Native Wins 3rd Annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

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Lesa France Kennedy speaks during the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Awards Ceremony at Wynn Las Vegas on December 6, 2013 Photo - Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

Lesa France Kennedy speaks during the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Awards Ceremony at Wynn Las Vegas on December 6, 2013
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Kansas City Native Wins 3rd Annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

Don Post Receives $100,000 For Local Charity; Other Three Finalists Receive $25,000

The NASCAR Foundation is proud to announce Don Post, event chairman of the March of Dimes Kansas City chapter’s “Bikers for Babies” motorcycle ride, as the winner of the third annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. The NASCAR Foundation Chairwoman Betty Jane France announced the winner during Friday night’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards at Wynn Las Vegas – the official coronation of 2013 champion Jimmie Johnson.  Continue reading →

Day Four: Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus pose backstage during the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Awards Ceremony at Wynn Las Vegas on December 6, 2013 Photo - Jerry Markland/Getty Images

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus pose backstage during the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Awards Ceremony at Wynn Las Vegas on December 6, 2013
Photo – Jerry Markland/Getty Images

Day Four: Johnson Returns To Head Table After Two-Year Absence

2013 Champion’s Week™ Among Most Enjoyable For Six-Time Title Holder

Jimmie Johnson wraps up his sixth NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ championship celebration Friday night in Las Vegas.

For Johnson, Champion’s Week™ has been an enjoyable one – and perhaps his best since he captured his first championship in 2006 to begin an unprecedented run of five consecutive titles.  Continue reading →