Monthly Archives: February 2016

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NASCAR Announces Nominees for NASCAR Hall of Fame

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NASCAR Announces Nominees

For NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2017, Landmark Award

Hornaday, Roush, Rudd, Squier, Wilson Added To Ballot;

Guthrie Joins Landmark List 

Legendary engine builders, crew chiefs, owners, drivers and the most recognizable voice in motorsports. The talents, eras and levels may differ, but all share a common thread. They shaped NASCAR, and on Wednesday, they were recognized as nominees for the highest honor the sport bestows – enshrinement into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

NASCAR today announced the 20 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2017, as well as the five nominees for the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR. Included among the list are five first-time nominees, all legends who made excellence a habit through their various contributions to the sport. Continue reading

Jeff Gordon from Behind the Wheel to the FOX Broadcast Booth

Mike Joy, Jeff Gordon and Darrell Waltrip in the FOX broadcast booth. Photo - Getty Images
Mike Joy, Jeff Gordon and Darrell Waltrip in the FOX broadcast booth.
Photo – Getty Images

Wasn’t it just yesterday that Jeff Gordon ran his last race at Homestead-Miami Speedway?

Last season we were watching Jeff Gordon as one of the last four drivers eligible to race for the Sprint Cup Series championship – many were hopeful he might finally win his fifth title. But, then the checkered flag waved and as the newly crowned champion, Kyle Busch celebrated his first title, Gordon and his family quietly left the track, closing the door on his drive for five, and moving on to a new horizon.

Gordon has been busy planning the next chapter of his career in the FOX broadcast booth and we were anxious for the season to begin to see him in his new role – off the track. The wait is over and we were ready for Gordon’s broadcast debut at Daytona International Speedway during Speedweeks.  Continue reading

Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk with Hot Topic Sound Off – Monday, February 22, 2016

Guests include ARCA Racing Series driver, Dalton Sargeant, with Venturini Motorsports talking about his multi-race deal for the 2016 season and racing the second annual Winter Showdown with another team this weekend at Kern County Raceway.

Steve Hughes from Kern  County Raceway talks about the upcoming SRL Southwest Touring Series Winter Showdown, February 26th through the 28th

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 Brian Eberly as a member of our panel

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 past weekend of racing at Daytona International Speedway in the Camping World Truck, XFINITY and Sprint Cup Series. We’ll also include any news in the ARCA Racing and K&N Pro Series.

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 22, 2016

As always….Thanks for Listening!