Monthly Archives: February 2016

Tony Stewart Set Back Again, Now Needs 2016 Magic

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Tony Stewart at Daytona International Speedway in February 2015. Photo - Jerry Markland/Getty Images

Tony Stewart at Daytona International Speedway in February 2015. Photo – Jerry Markland/Getty Images

The 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series is full of optimism and positivity, since there have been a lot of changes since 2015 ended. Jeff Gordon was able to drive off into the sunset on his own terms as he is now ready for his next chapter with NASCAR on FOX. Tony Stewart was looking for the same outcome while preparing for his farewell tour in 2016. But thanks to a back injury suffered while driving a dune buggy in California last weekend, his farewell tour will be starting later than he thought. Continue reading →

NASCAR’s Rick Hendrick is the King of the Car Collecting World

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Rick Hendrick is perhaps well-known as one of the most popular and most liked owners in NASCAR, but from time to time his second love involving cars can take a unique turn, in a positive direction. At least Mr. Hendrick thinks so. Not only does he own 15 NASCAR Championships – 11 in the Sprint Cup Series – he is also an extreme automobile collector. Hendrick is not afraid to show his passion, no matter how many bucks he drops to get the car he wants to add to his collection. Continue reading →

Former Michael Waltrip Racing Drivers Find Comfort with New Teams in 2016

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Since Michael Waltrip Racing bowed out of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, there were a lot of employees, not just drivers, looking for a place with other teams. For two drivers, Clint Bowyer and David Ragan, they were able to get rides for 2016 and beyond securing their future. It’s always a roller coaster when drivers and other crew members are left to find work elsewhere when their company closes due to lack of ownership or funding. Continue reading →

Austin Wayne Self Advances to NASCAR Camping World Truck Series with AM Racing

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Austin Wayne Self at 9 pm ET on Monday, February 1, 2016 Photo - AWS Twitter

Austin Wayne Self at 9 pm ET on Monday, February 1, 2016 Photo – AWS Twitter

Austin Wayne Self is our guest on Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 9 pm ET. Call 929-477-1790 or tweet @Fan4RacingSite with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

A native of Austin, Texas – his namesake inspiration – Austin Wayne Self is advancing his career after finishing runner-up in the ARCA Racing Series with Mason Mitchell Motorsports last season. Self is moving up to NASCAR this year with a new team to the sport –  AM Racing – owned by his dad, Tim Self. And they’re ready to stand proud this season among some tough competition.  Continue reading →

Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk with Hot Topic Sound Off – Monday, February 1, 2916

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Guests include, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver, Austin Wayne Self with AM Racing chatting about his 2016 season with a new team.

Former MAV TV Producer and now Radio personality, Gordon ‘Lug Nutzz’ Stewart chats about his new partnership and radio show.

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 NASCAR & Race Talk! Joining us is Fan4Racing writer, Brian Eberly

NASCAR Hot Topic Sound Off is 10 to 10:30 pm ET with Sharon Burton hosting an interactive discussion with co-host Chris Knight for the fastest half-hour in motorsports!

We’re chatting about the hottest topics during the NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series, as well as K&N Pro Series and ARCA Racing Series pre-season!

Listen to our panel discussion with drivers, crew, and other racing personalities. Call 929-477-1790 OR tweet @Fan4RacingSite @Sal_Sigala @beberly18 or @Knighter01 with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

Our show begins at 8:30 pm ET on Monday, February 1, 2016

As always…Thanks for listening!