Monthly Archives: May 2014

Throwback Thursday – Changing of the Guard at the All-Star Race

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Up to the 1989 season, Darrell Waltrip was not liked by many fans. Nicknamed “Jaws”, the talkative Waltrip finally grabbed his elusive Daytona 500 win to start the season. Many may remember him doing the “Ickey Shuffle” in victory lane. The No. 17 Hendrick team, led by crew chief Jeff Hammond, had three wins up to the All-Star race.

The 1989 edition of the All-Star Race was all Waltrip and Rusty Wallace, driving the No. 27 for car owner Raymond Beadle. The two drivers together led 123 of the 135 laps. In the end, it was setting up as a classic duel between Waltrip and Wallace. Continue reading →

Adam Petty: Gone but Not Forgotten

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Adam Petty left the Earth too soon at 19 years old, but his memory will live forever.

Kyle and Pattie Petty welcomed their son, Adam, into the world on July 10, 1980. Racing was in his genes, as great-grandfather Lee and grand-father Richard made their mark on the Cup circuit. His father Kyle also had some success in his NASCAR career, scoring eight Cup wins, making it a total of 263 NASCAR wins across three generations. Continue reading →

Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk – Monday, May 12, 2014

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Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Sal Sigala every Monday night 8:30 to 11:30 pm ET as we bring fans the smartest racing talk around on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk! 

Listen to our round table panel discussion with drivers, crew, and other racing personalities.

This episode begins with our Fan4Racing panel discussion about Camping World and Sprint Cup Series, races at Kansas, previewing the upcoming races at Charlotte, Iowa and more!

Then, K&N Pro Series West driver, Patrick Staropoli, with Bill McAnally Racing joins the conversation about his win at Irwindale Speedway and his next race at Iowa Speedway.

Next, K&N Pro Series East driver, Cameron Hayley, with Turner Scott Motorsports joins the discussion about his 2014 season and his next race also at Iowa Speedway when the East meets the West.

BONUS 90-minutes of NASCAR Hot Topics discussion with our Fan4Racing panel about all the hottest NASCAR topics leading up to the next race!

Listen to the Podcast right here….

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Remember the name Patrick Staropoli: Aspiring doctor by day, winning race car driver at night

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Patrick Staropoli is our next guest on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 9 pm ET.  Call 347-996-5176 during the LIVE broadcast to interact with Patrick Staropoli and our Fan4Racing panel. 

The following feature is by NBC Sports MotorSports Talk writer, Jerry Bonkowski and was originally published there on March 29, 2014

So much has been said over the years about Ryan Newman being one of the first full-fledged college graduates to race in NASCAR.

And he has the sheepskin from Purdue University, touting his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, to prove it.

But Newman may soon be knocked off his lofty educated throne. Continue reading →

Cameron Hayley Prepared for K&N Pro Series East Meets West Showdown at Iowa

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Cameron Hayley is our next guest on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 9:30 pm ET. Call 347-996-5176 during the LIVE broadcast to interact with Cameron Hayley and our Fan4Racing panel. 

Calgary, Canada native, and at 17 years of age, Cameron Hayley is perhaps prepared more than most for the upcoming East Meets West K&N Pro Series Showdown in the Casey’s General Stores 150 at Iowa Speedway on May 17th.

In 2013 Cameron Hayley finished second in the K&N West Pro Series point standings and this year he’s racing in the K&N East with Turner Scott Motorsports and sits third in the point standings after five races this season.

From the age of seven, racing runs in Hayley’s veins and means everything in life. Continue reading →