Monthly Archives: May 2014

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Kyle Larson Wins History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Kyle Larson celebrates in Victory Lane after winning Saturday's HISTORY 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Photo - CMS/HHP
Kyle Larson celebrates in Victory Circle after winning Saturday’s HISTORY 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Photo – CMS/HHP

Kyle Larson was the star of the show Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, picking up his second career NASCAR Nationwide win in the HISTORY 300. He outlasted a bevy of solid NASCAR veterans, including second-place finisher Brad Keselowski, third-place Kyle Busch and fourth-place Kevin Harvick. Continue reading

Chaves Finishes One Spot Better in Freedom 100

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Photo – IndyCar

Gabby Chaves lost the 2013 Freedom 100 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway by six inches in a four-wide finish. Driving for the same team that beat him one year ago, the No. 5 car was once again on top. Chaves timed the winning move perfectly, going to the outside of Matthew Brabham to get Belardi Racing back-to-back victories in the Freedom 100. Continue reading

Fan4Racing – Let’s Talk NASCAR on Saturday Night – May 24, 2014

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Join host Sharon Burton for the smartest NASCAR Talk around at 7:30 to 9:30 pm ET every Saturday night on Fan4Racing – Let’s Talk NASCAR on Saturday Night!

The dynamics of race day with at-the-track action and driver interaction is always fascinating and usually creates a buzz around the NASCAR world and our panel is discussing all the hottest topics leading up to the next race!

This episode includes discussions updating the races of the weekend and previewing the upcoming races and more!

The Fan4Racing panel Steve Billmyer and Stephen McCall join the discussion throughout the show to discuss all the hottest topics leading up to the next race!

So come on NASCAR Fan4Racing – Let’s Talk NASCAR on Saturday Night!

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Throwback Thursday – Gordon Gets First Win in Coca-Cola 600

Photo - Charlotte Motor Speedway
Photo – Charlotte Motor Speedway

Rick Hendrick took a chance on Jeff Gordon and it paid off. The 22-year-old driver found himself in victory lane after NASCAR’s longest event, the Coca-Cola 600.

Gordon’s crew chief, Ray Evernham, used a two-tire strategy to get him out in front for good. The No. 24 car had the best view of Charlotte Motor Speedway, starting on the pole.

The two dominant cars on the night were Geoffrey Bodine and Rusty Wallace. Neither driver won the Coca-Cola 600 up to that point. Both drivers together led 288 of the 400 laps of the race. Continue reading