Yearly Archives: 2013

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NASCAR Goes Orange for COPD Awareness Month

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

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

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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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Humpy Wheeler Offers Track Support with Speedway Benefits

20 May 2008 - Bruton Smith Boulevard unveiling in Concord NC. (HHP/Harold Hinson)When Humpy Wheeler Speaks….People Listen

Humpy Wheeler is well-known as a premier promoter, in his former role as GM at Charlotte Motor Speedway.  And, he has a new idea that will bring short track racing to the forefront for fans of racing, while bringing many benefits to your local short track.

Speedway Benefits is Wheeler’s new idea in creating an organization that is gaining traction in its first month of operation. The response has been so strong that initial membership is now limited. Continue reading