Monthly Archives: May 2014

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

Photo - Charlotte Motor Speedway
Photo – Charlotte Motor Speedway

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

Adam Petty
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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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