Yearly Archives: 2014

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Stewart-Haas Racing Hopes Expanded Team Brings Greater Success in 2014

(L-R) Gene Haas, co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing, Tony Stewart, co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing and driver of the #14 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Budweiser/Jimmy John's Chevrolet, and Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Racing Chevrolet, speak with the media during NASCAR Sprint Media Tour at Charlotte Convention Center on January 27, 2014  Photo - Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images
(L-R) Gene Haas, co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing, Tony Stewart, co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing and driver of the #14 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Budweiser/Jimmy John’s Chevrolet, and Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Racing Chevrolet, speak with the media during NASCAR Sprint Media Tour at Charlotte Convention Center on January 27, 2014
Photo – Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

The mix of talent, popularity, and personality will make up Stewart-Haas Racing’s star-studded team in 2014. By growing their stable and adding new talent in Kevin Harvick and Kurt Busch, SHR is now ready to see the potential of the team’s newness. Last season may not have been the best, but all the focus is on the future as this super-team is preparing to pounce on the competition. Continue reading

Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk – Monday, January 27, 2014

Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Sal Sigala every Monday night 8:30 – 10pm ET as we bring fans the smartest racing talk around on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk! 

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

This episode begins with our Fan4Racing panel discussion ‘Counting Down to Daytona,’ Silly Season, the Rolex 24 and SpeedFest’s Pro Late Model and Super Late Model racing this past weekend.

Then, James Buescher, NASCAR Nationwide Series driver joins the conversation about his career and 2014 season.

Next, Bobby Dezarov, talks about his Las Vegas wedding to wife Crystal by NASCAR Sprint Cup driver, Kyle Busch, who is also an ordained minister.

Then, NASCAR Hall of Fame Historian, Buz McKim, joins the discussion about this week’s Hall of Fame Induction of the 2014 Class and the new Induction process for the 2015 Class.

Call 347-996-5176 during the LIVE broadcast to join the conversation about the hottest topics leading up to the next race!

Big Names and Active Drivers Add Star Power to NASCAR’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Hall of Famer, Richard Petty at NASCAR's Hall of Fame October 22, 2013  Photo - Streeter Lecka/Getty Images
Hall of Famer, Richard Petty at NASCAR’s Hall of Fame October 22, 2013
Photo – Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Big Name Inductors and Active Drivers Add to NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Star Power 

A brother, a contemporary, a rival, a colleague and a friend will all take the stage to induct this year’s Class of 2014 into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Richard Petty, Waddell Wilson, Harry Gant, Humpy Wheeler and Blake Shelton will induct the fifth class – Maurice Petty, Fireball Roberts, Jack Ingram, Tim Flock and Dale Jarrett – on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C.

The five legends, who account for 15 NASCAR championships, will also be joined on stage by five current stars, combining for 15 national series championships of their own. Aric Almirola, Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick, Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart will all take part in the evening’s festivities.

The Induction Ceremony begins at 7 p.m. ET and will air live on FOX Sports 1, Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Tickets start at $45 and are available at www.nascarhall.com/inductees/induction-ceremony and the NASCAR Hall of Fame box office. Continue reading

James Buescher Ready with RAB for 2014 Nationwide Season

James Buescher at Preseason Thunder at Daytona International Speedway on January 11, 2014  Photo - Getty Images
James Buescher at Preseason Thunder at Daytona International Speedway on January 11, 2014
Photo – Getty Images

James Buescher is coming off three successful full-time seasons in NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series, including a championship with four wins in 2012, adding two more victories in 2013. He also recorded one Nationwide Series win, taking the checkered flag in the 2012 series’ season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway.

For 2014, Buescher is excited about his new team, RAB Racing. They announced in December a multi-year agreement to compete full-time in the Nationwide Series. Buescher understands the importance of his experience as he looks forward to his future. Continue reading