Monthly Archives: February 2015

Daytona Speedweeks Preview on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk – Monday, February 9, 2015

Posted on by

This slideshow requires JavaScript.

Guests include Andrew Booth, Senior Manager of Media Relations at Daytona International Speedway talking about Budweiser Speedweeks activities leading up to the Great American Race, the Daytona 500 on Feb 22nd, including the Sprint Unlimited on Feb 14th.

From Bill McAnally Racing, Nick Drake talks about the K&N East season opener at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb 15th and his return to the series for the 2015 season.

Then, Ryan Partridge talks about his new partnership with Bob Brucati Racing in the K&N West series for the 2015 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 10 to 10:30 pm ET with Sharon Burton hosting an interactive discussion with co-host Chris Knight.

Listen to our panel discussion with drivers, crew, and other racing personalities and call 714-202-9918 OR Tweet @Fan4RacingSite @Sal_Sigala or @Knighter01 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

The show begins with our LIVE broadcast at 8:30 pm ET ~ Thanks for Listening

Nick Drake Returns to K&N East for 2015 Season with Bill McAnally Racing

Posted on by
Photo - Getty Images

Photo – Getty Images

Nick Drake is our next guest on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk on Monday, February 9, 2015 at 9 pm ET. Call 714-202-9918 or tweet @Fan4RacingSite or @Sal_Sigala during the LIVE broadcast with any questions or comments.

Bill McAnally Racing/BMR is expanding their lineup to build on their 2014 success in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series. K&N East driver, Nick Drake returns in the No. 15, as one of four drivers in their lineup for the 2015 season.

As a five-time champion in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West, BMR expanded last year into the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East – becoming the only team to race full-time in both the East and West divisions. Continue reading →

Ryan Partridge with Bob Brucati Racing for 2015 K&N West Season

Posted on by
Photo - Sal Sigala Jr.

Photo – Sal Sigala Jr.

Ryan Partridge is our next guest on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk on Monday, February 9, 2015 at 9:30 pm ET. During the LIVE broadcast call 714-202-9918 or Tweet @Fan4RacingSite or @Sal_Sigala with any questions or comments.

Bob Bruncati, one of the most successful team owners in the K&N Pro Series West with his Sunrise Ford Racing team and rookie Ryan Partridge is one of two drivers on the Brucati team for the 2015 season.

Although Partridge, 26, is a rookie to the K&N Pro Series West, he’s no stranger to racing. His grandfather, Bernie Partridge, is a legendary announcer for the NHRA and his father is also heavily involved in racing. So it seems more than fitting that Ryan Partridge would find a love in the sport as well. After seeing his older brother compete in Quarter Midgets, Ryan Partridge became enthralled with the sport and wasted no time getting out on the track himself. The Rancho Cucamonga, California, native has dominated the Southern California racing scene for years, with Irwindale being one of his most successful tracks. Continue reading →

2015 Sprint Unlimited: Who is In and Who is Out?

Posted on by
Photos - Getty Images

Photos – Getty Images

Updated Monday, February 9th with more changes…

Lineup changes allow deeper 2014 point standing drivers to become eligible.  

Kicking off the 2015 Sprint Cup Series Season, the Sprint Unlimited features an expanded field of drivers based on new eligibility outlined by NASCAR earlier this year. On February 14th the 75-lap, non-points race airs on FOX at 8 pm ET as well as on MRN Radio and Sirius XM NASCAR Radio.

A minimum of 25 Sprint Cup drivers are eligible for this year’s Sprint Unlimited. In addition to the 2014 Chase for the Sprint Cup drivers, the field includes 2014 Pole Award winners, former Sprint Unlimited race winners and Daytona 500 pole winners who competed in the series full-time in 2014. The remaining spots go to drivers highest in 2014 Sprint Cup driver championship points, not already eligible. Continue reading →

NASCAR’s 2015 Sprint Unlimited Format Set

Posted on by
Photo -Tom Pennington/Getty Images

Photo -Tom Pennington/Getty Images

NASCAR’s 2015 Sprint Unlimited Format Set 

Fans To Join Crew Chiefs In Setting Starting Grid 

NASCAR announced today that the season-opening 75-lap Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 14, will be split into two segments. A competition caution at lap 25 will separate the segments in the non-points event, scheduled for an 8:15 p.m. ET start (live on FOX, Motor Racing Network Radio, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

New this year, select fans will be paired with each crew chief for a random drawing to determine starting and pit road positions. The drawings will take place on Friday, Feb. 13 at the FDOT Main Stage inside the Sprint FANZONE beginning at 3:30 p.m.  Continue reading →