Monthly Archives: January 2015

“Golden Boy” Lorenzen Reaches NASCAR Pinnacle

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Winning Percentage Ranks Fifth All-Time 

Note: This release is part of a series in advance of the 2015 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Jan. 30, broadcast live at 8 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network, Motor Racing Network Radio and SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Bill Elliott, Fred Lorenzen, Wendell Scott, Joe Weatherly and Rex White are the five 2015 inductees.

Fred Lorenzen’s NASCAR career was brief, just 158 premier series starts over slightly more than a decade.

The Elmhurst, Illinois, native never ran a complete season, his Holman-Moody Ford team choosing only to compete in the schedule’s most prestigious events.

But when Lorenzen did buckle into his white, No. 28 Ford, it could be argued the rest of the field was running for second place. He was the “Golden Boy.”  Continue reading →

The 2015 Road to Daytona

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2015 Road to Daytona

The 2015 Road to Daytona begins in January with Photos and Audio of Sprint Cup drivers all across the United States.  Check back for updates as more become available leading up to the premier Sprint Cup season opener the Daytona 500 on February 22nd.   Continue reading →

NASCAR Announces Updates to NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel

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NASCAR Announces Updates to NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel

NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2016 Voting Day Set for May 20

NASCAR today announced several revisions to the NASCAR Hall of Fame (NHOF) Voting Panel. The 58-member panel will vote for the NHOF Class of 2016 on Wednesday, May 20 in Charlotte, North Carolina, to be announced that afternoon in the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Great Hall.

For the first time, new NASCAR broadcast partner NBC will be represented on the Voting Panel. Below are the eight new members of the NHOF Voting Panel.

  • Ron Bennett, Holland (New York) Motorsports Complex
  • Jeff Burton, NBC Sports Network
  • Steve Byrnes, FOX Sports 1
  • Brent Dewar, NASCAR
  • Eli Gold, Motor Racing Network
  • Kevin Harvick, reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup champion
  • Marty Smith, ESPN
  • Jim Utter, Charlotte Observer

A full list of the panel members can be found below.

“These eight new voters collectively hold a vast array of NASCAR knowledge from all disciplines of the industry,” said Brett Jewkes, NASCAR senior vice president and chief communications officer. “Each new member brings a unique background and passion for the history of NASCAR and will contribute greatly to the Hall of Fame voting process.”

The 22-member Nominating Committee – which includes the additions of Bennett and Dewar – will meet on Friday, Feb. 20 in Daytona Beach, Florida, to discuss, debate, and vote for the 20 NHOF Class of 2016 nominees and five nominees for the second Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR. The results will be announced that afternoon at Daytona International Speedway.

Additionally, Dr. Jerry Punch will move to the voting panel for the Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence. The fifth recipient of the award will be announced during the July race weekend at Daytona.

The NHOF Class of 2015, which includes Bill Elliott, Fred Lorenzen, Wendell Scott, Joe Weatherly and Rex White, will be officially inducted on Friday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. ET live on NBC Sports Network. 

NOMINATING COMMITTEE 

NASCAR Hall of Fame: Executive Director Winston Kelley; Historian Buz McKim. 

NASCAR Officials: Chairman / CEO Brian France; Vice Chairman Jim France; President Mike Helton; Chief Operating Officer Brent Dewar; Executive Vice President / Chief Racing Development Officer Steve O’Donnell; Executive Vice President / Chief Marketing Officer Steve Phelps; Senior Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton; Competition Administrator Jerry Cook. 

Track Owners/Operators: International Speedway Corporation CEO Lesa Kennedy; Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell; Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage; Atlanta Motor Speedway President Ed Clark; former Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Tony George; Dover Motorsports CEO Denis McGlynn; Pocono Raceway board of director member Looie McNally; Bowman Gray Stadium operator Dale Pinilis; Holland Motorsports Complex operator Ron Bennett; Rockford Speedway operator Jody Deery; West Coast representative Ken Clapp.

Media: Mike Joy, FOX.

VOTING PANEL 

The Voting Panel consists of the above 22-member Nominating Committee and the following 36 representatives. In addition a Fan Vote is the 59th – and final – vote. 

American Auto Racing Writers & Broadcasters Association: Dusty Brandel, AARWBA President. 

Eastern Motorsports Press Association: Ron Hedger, EMPA President. 

National Motorsports Press Association: Brian Nelson, NMPA President.

Print & Online Media: Kenny Bruce, NASCAR.com; Jenna Fryer, Associated Press; Al Pearce, Autoweek; Jim Pedley, RacinToday.com; Bob Pockrass, Sporting News; Nate Ryan, USA Today; Jim Utter, Charlotte Observer. 

Broadcasters: Rick Allen, NBC; Jeff Burton, NBCSN; Steve Byrnes, FS1; Eli Gold, MRN; Dave Moody, SiriusXM; Doug Rice, PRN; Marty Smith, ESPN. 

Manufacturers: Jim Campbell, Chevrolet; Edsel Ford, Ford; David Wilson, Toyota. 

Retired Drivers: Ned Jarrett; Richard Petty; Ricky Rudd. 

Retired Car Owners: Junior Johnson; Bud Moore; Robert Yates. 

Retired Crew Chiefs: Buddy Parrott; Waddell Wilson; Eddie Wood. 

Reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion: Kevin Harvick.

Industry Leaders: Former NASCAR Senior Vice President Paul Brooks; MRN announcer Barney Hall; Retired Associated Press writer Mike Harris; former motor sports journalist Tom Higgins; former broadcaster Ken Squier; former Charlotte Motor Speedway President Humpy Wheeler.

 

NASCAR Fan Appreciation Day Returns to the NASCAR Hall of Fame

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NASCAR Fan Appreciation Day Returns to the NASCAR Hall Of Fame

Free Admission To NASCAR Hall of Fame For All Fans On Jan. 31

For the second straight year, the NASCAR Hall of Fame will open its doors for FREE for NASCAR Fan Appreciation Day.

On Saturday, Jan. 31, fans will have free access to the Hall for a full day of activities, including autographs and Q&A sessions with current drivers and NASCAR Hall of Famers. Fans will be admitted into the Hall on a first-come, first-served basis in lieu of needing a ticket.

However, tickets to the below autograph sessions, highlighted by 12-time Sprint NMPA Most Popular Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and defending NASCAR XFINITY Series champion Chase Elliott, must be secured in advance. Vouchers for these autograph sessions will be available for free on NASCARHall.com starting at 10 a.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 17. Each fan can secure up to two autograph session vouchers.  Continue reading →

Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk – Monday, January 12, 2015

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Guests include NASCAR IMSA driver, Jordan Taylor, with Wayne Taylor Racing talking about the recent practice session last weekend and the Rolex 24 race coming up at Daytona next weekend on January 24th.

Motor Racing Network, Dustin Long, talks about biggest news heading into the 2015 Sprint Cup season.

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

NASCAR Hot Topic Sound Off  is 9:30 to 10:30 pm ET with Sharon Burton hosting an interactive discussion along with co-host Chris Knight.

Listen to our panel discussion with drivers, crew, and other racing personalities and call 714-202-9918 during the LIVE Broadcast to join the conversation about the hottest topics leading up to the next race.

Check Out Sports Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with Fan vs Fan Radio Network on BlogTalkRadio

 

Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk starts at 8:30 pm ET on Monday, January 12th…Listen to the Podcast after our live broadcast.

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