Daily Archives: October 19, 2015

Logano, Kenseth Debate Continues with NASCAR Chase Strategy on the Mark

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Depending on which side of the fence a fan stands has a lot to do with their perspective of what happens in any competitive event and at Kansas Speedway in the fifth Chase race for the NASCAR Sprint Cup title, that remains the same. Everyone has their opinion of what took place between Joey Logano and Matt Kenseth and emotions are spilling over into debates about who was right or wrong.

The main question in discussion is whether this is just ‘hard racing’ toward a championship title, where title competitors are going all out to gain an advantage against their competition. In reality, the goal of all Chase competitors is to gain an advantage to win the title.  The real question lies in clarifying what is acceptable ‘hard racing’ and what crosses the line to unacceptable?   Continue reading →

Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk : Chase Race Five – Monday, October 19, 2015

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Guests include, ARCA Racing Series driver, Mason Mitchell, with Mason Mitchell Motorsports talking about his victory at Kansas Speedway this past weekend.

NASCAR K&N Pro Series West driver, Gracin Raz, with Jefferson Pitts Racing talks about his first series career win at All-American Speedway.

Global Rallycross driver, Scott Speed, with Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross talks about his pursuit of the championship at Las Vegas in November.

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 Kansas Speedway, for the fifth Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race, as well as the XFINITY Series and ARCA Racing Series. Also, the K&N Pro Series West race at All-American Speedway.

The Camping World Truck Series returns to action at Talladega on October 24th.

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, October 19, 2015.

As always…Thanks for Listening!

Mason Mitchell Wins ARCA Finale in Dramatic Fashion at the Kansas Speedway

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Mason Mitchell at 8:50 pm ET on Monday, October 19, 2015 Photo - Courtesy of MMM

Mason Mitchell at pm ET on Monday, October 19, 2015 Photo – Courtesy of MMM

As promised, Mason Mitchell is our guest on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk on Monday, October 19, 2015 at 8:50 pm ET. Call 929-477-1790 or tweet @Fan4RacingSite, or @Sal_Sigala with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

A mere two weeks before the Full Throttle S’loonshire 98.9 at Kansas Speedway, the ARCA Racing Series’ 2014 champion was planning to attend the event as the team owner of Mason Mitchell Motorsports. But Karl Chevrolet stepped up giving Mason Mitchell the support he needed to get behind the wheel for the No. 78 team. That decision was a good one with Mitchell earning his third career victory and second of this season – also with Karl Chevrolet.  Continue reading →

Gracin Raz Gains First K&N West Victory at All-American Speedway

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Gracin Raz at 9 pm ET on Monday, October 19, 2015 Photo - Lachlin Cunningham/Getty Images

Gracin Raz at 9 pm ET on Monday, October 19, 2015 Photo – Lachlin Cunningham/Getty Images

Gracin Raz is our guest on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk on Monday, October 19, 2015 at 9 pm ET. Call 929-477-1790 or tweet @Fan4RacingSite or @Sal_Sigala with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

The NASCAR K&N Pro Series West championship title is about as close as any competition could ever hope with just one race left in their season. Rookie of the Year contender Gracin Raz, with Jefferson Pitts Racing made his presence known with a last lap pass for his first career victory at All-American Speedway in Roseville on Saturday night.

Earning the pole starting spot earlier in the day, Raz would end up vying for his first series victory with another K&N West competitor Alex Shutte, in contention to do the same. It was Raz and Shutte battling their way to the checkered flag on the last lap for first and second-place finishes. Continue reading →

Catching up with Scott Speed in Pursuit of a Championship in Global Rallycross

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Scott Speed at 9:30 pm ET on Monday, October 19, 2015 Photo - Scott Speed Twitter page

Scott Speed at 9:30 pm ET on Monday, October 19, 2015 Photo – Scott Speed Twitter page

Scott Speed is our guest on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk on Monday, October 19, 2015 at 9:30 pm ET. Call 929-477-1790 or tweet @Fan4RacingSite or @Sal_Sigala with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

Former Formula One and NASCAR driver, and once again taking a new direction, Scott Speed joined one of the hottest forms of motorsports – Global Rallycross. And there’s no looking back for the driver, now in pursuit of the championship title.

Speed put his No. 41 team in championship contention with their year-long performance including four double-header events this season.

Taking a second-place finish in Fort Lauderdale, a 12th at MCAS New River and seventh in Washington DC, the double-headers are where Speed has picked up his most points. The exception is Daytona where his missed one race and had a DNF in the other, but Speed has finished no worse than second in the next three double-header events.

After picking up two wins in the Los Angeles double-header last month, Speed moved into second in the point standings.

“It’s been a great weekend, obviously at the beginning of the season we struggled a bit, but with a new program like this you’re bound to have problems and we have had them. I think our Beetles are dialed in, they are fast and durable, so I see us as a major threat for the championship. I couldn’t be happier, I feel so lucky to be able to drive this Merchant First Beetle and I have a great teammate, a great team and I cannot say enough good things about Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross.”

In his Global Rallycross career since 2013, Speed has picked up 19 starts with five wins, five podiums, 18 heat wins and 438 points.

Last year, in his second season, Speed started strong with two victories and could have won the championship. However, after unapproved actions during a red flag in New York, he lost 35 points while three of his competitors gained five points, dropping him to ninth in the point standings. Speed went on to get his third win of the season, to tie for the most in series history. After getting his Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross Beetle in Las Vegas, Speed took his third pole of the season (a best in class), his 12th and 13th heat victories and a fourth in the main event – the best finish for his beetle.

Closing in on his third year in Global Rallycross, Speed came home with two second-place finishes in Barbados earlier this month, now making him the leader the point standings.

The Global Rallycross season finale is in Las Vegas on November 8th airing on NBCSN at 6:30 pm ET.