Yearly Archives: 2013

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Nationwide Series Johnsonville Sausage 200 Preview

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Danica Patrick drives the #7 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Sargento 200 at Road America on June 23, 2012 Photo - Tyler Barrick/Getty Images
Danica Patrick drives the #7 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Sargento 200 at Road America on June 23, 2012
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They’ll turn left, then right, and then right again on Saturday afternoon when the Nationwide Series rolls into Elkhart Lake, WI for their first of three road course races this season. In years past, races at Road America never seem to be lacking excitement. Wild restarts and hot tempers have highlighted past races which always categorize this race as one of the best of season. Turning right might not be these drivers’ forte, but they’ll have to this weekend as they try and claim victory at Road America. Continue reading →

Great Clips Extends Sponsor with Hendrick Motorsports

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Kasey Kahne celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee. Photo - Jared Wickerham/Getty Images
Kasey Kahne celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.
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In a sport where sponsors are tougher and tougher to come by, Hendrick Motorsports (HMS) has found one that wants to expand its involvement. Great Clips will be appearing on Kasey Kahne’s No. 5 Chevrolet three times this season. The sponsor also plays a role on the Nationwide team of JR Motorsports, as well as, on the No. 5 car.

In 2014, Great Clips plans to expand its involvement with Hendrick Motorsports. Fox Sports first reported this week that Great Clips will be the primary sponsor of the No. 5 team for ten races in 2014. The report has not been confirmed by Great Clips or HMS at this time. Continue reading →

Jason’s Journey: An Introduction

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Fan4Racing writer, Jason Schultz was recently honored with a Sports Journalism Internship this summer. He has graciously agreed to share his internship experience over the next several weeks via a feature column, ‘Jason’s Journey.’  This week is his introduction and first assignment.  Watch for more updates of ‘Jason’s Journey,’ coming soon. ~Fan4Racing founder & managing editor~

Ever want to create the perfect race? Getting to pick out who does well, who crashes, and what bizarre things occur over the course of the event? Well, the first assignment for my sports journalism internship is exactly that. Creating the perfect race. Continue reading →

Fan Perspective – The Least Popular Banner in NASCAR

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nascar-on-tntIf you’ve been watching the last two Sprint Cup races at Pocono and Michigan on TV, then you’ve probably noticed TNT’s new addition this season. The sponsor banner.

Covering a whole line on the top of the screen is this large banner which advertises for multiple companies over the course of the race. It has been a nuisance to fans, because it tends to cover up a good part of the live race. TNT is always trying to slide these little things in during their ‘Summer Series’ of racing and once again this year, their new aspect to the race broadcast has fans up in arms. Continue reading →