Monthly Archives: September 2015

Paul Menard is Stepping it Up a Little Bit in the Chase – It All Begins at Chicagoland Speedway

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A fan holds a cardboard cutout of Paul Menard, driver of the #27 Libman/Menards Chevrolet, during the Chase for the Sprint Cup post race party after the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway on September 12, 2015 Photo - Sarah Crabill/Getty Images

A fan holds a cardboard cutout of Paul Menard, driver of the #27 Libman/Menards Chevrolet, during the Chase for the Sprint Cup post race party after the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway on September 12, 2015 Photo – Sarah Crabill/Getty Images

Get ready fans, the Chase is about to go full force ahead at Chicagoland Speedway and the new guys are aligning themselves and their teams into position to compete against the bigger, more experienced teams with hopes of emerging as the underdogs and going for the NASCAR Sprint Cup title.

Overall this season, Richard Childress Racing teams have fared well, and now have two teams in this year’s Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. One of those teams is the No. 27 of Paul Menard, who is contending in the Chase for the first time.  Continue reading →

Fan4Racing with Catchfence NASCAR Chase Weekend Preview – Wednesday, September 16, 2015

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Hey race fans, catch our NASCAR Chase Weekend Preview with host Sharon Burton from Fan4Racing, and co-host Chris Knight from Catchfence, along with our Fan4Racing writer, Steve Dando.

We’re chatting about all the hottest topics and what fans can expect at the track over the upcoming weekend of racing at Chicagoland Speedway, where the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series begins.

As part of our preview we’ll also cover the XFINITY and Camping World Truck Series at Chicagoland Speedway, as well as the ARCA Racing Series at Salem Speedway. The  K&N West teams return to action in October.

When possible, we’ll bring  guests from around the NASCAR world to give their perspective too.

This is an interactive show, so give us a call at 929-477-1790 to join the conversation or tweet us your questions/comments during the LIVE broadcast @Fan4RacingSite @Knighter01 or @SteveOnTheGrid.

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Our show begins at 8:30 pm ET on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.

As always, Thanks for Listening!

Chase Elliott is Rising to Top with JR Motorsports in the NASCAR XFINITY Series

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Chase Elliott Photo - Matt Sullivan/Getty Images

Chase Elliott Photo – Matt Sullivan/Getty Images

As a 19-year-old Georgia native, Chase Elliott is one of NASCAR’s brightest young stars. He’s consistently won at every level of motorsport from ARCA to the Camping World Truck Series.  As the son of NASCAR hall of fame driver Bill Elliott, winning may literally be in his DNA. As a racer, the young Elliott is mature, poised and humble. He is extremely honest with himself and is his own toughest critic.

This rare set of characteristics will serve him well in 2016, as he moves full-time into the Sprint Cup Series. Elliott is taking over driving duties in the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet , now driven by four-time champion Jeff Gordon. He will have some big shoes to fill, but I feel the fast ‘young gun’ has the feet to fill them. Continue reading →

Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk – Monday, September 14, 2015

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Guests include, ARCA driver, Grant Enfinger, with GMS Racing talking about his win at DuQuoin Fairgrounds, leading the series point standings and the remaining three races of the season.

ARCA driver, Michael Lira, talks about some recent news at Lira Motorsports and the last three races of the 2015 season.

NHRA Pro Stock Drag Racer, Erica Enders-Stevens, talks about her 2015 season and leading her division point standings.

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.

We’re chatting about the hottest topics from the weekend of NASCAR racing at Richmond International Raceway, with the NASCAR Sprint Cup and XFINITY Series, and  the K&N Pro Series East.  The Camping World Truck Series teams return to action on Sept 18th at Chicagoland Speedway, The ARCA Racing series will race at Salem Speedway on Sept 19th and the K&N West teams return to action in October.

Listen to our panel discussion with drivers, crew, and other racing personalities. Call 929-477-1790 OR tweet @Fan4RacingSite @Sal_Sigala or @Knighter01

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Our show begins at 8:30 pm ET on Monday, September 14, 2015.

As always…Thanks for Listening!

Grant Enfinger with GMS Racing is Leading the Way in the ARCA Racing Series

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Grant Enfinger at 8:40 pm ET on Monday, September 14, 2015 Photo - GE Twitter

Grant Enfinger at 8:40 pm ET on Monday, September 14, 2015 Photo – GE Twitter

Grant Enfinger is our guest on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 8:40 pm ET. Call 929-477-1790 or tweet @Fan4RacingSite or @Sal_Sigala with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

Although his season has had ups and downs, Grant Enfinger is happy with leading the ARCA Racing Series point standings, with GMS Racing. But they’re leaving nothing to chance as he pursues the 2015 championship with just three more races this season. This weekend Enfinger is racing the Federated Car Care Fall Classic 200 at Salem Speedway on September 19th.   Continue reading →