Longtime NASCAR broadcaster Eli Gold has resigned from the Motor Racing Network, the company’s president David Hyatt confirmed to CATCHFENCE.com
Gold’s nearly 40-year tenure at MRN Radio dated back to the 1976 World 600 at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway, where he covered Turns 1 and 2 for the network.
In addition to his duties at MRN, the 62-year-old Gold had been hosting the weekly syndicated show NASCAR Live since 1982. Continue reading →
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series teams will race 200 miles over 160 laps in the Drivin for Linemen 200 brought to you by Altec at Gateway Motorsports Park on Saturday, June 25th. FOX Sports 1 is begin their coverage at 8 pm ET with a green flag around 8:30 pm ET. Radio coverage is available at MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90.
Burnin’ Hot: Byron Blazes to Third Victory
William Byron has raced for less than four years, yet is dominating the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
Byron, 19, blazed to his series-leading third win of the season at Iowa and has visited Victory Lane in the series’ last two races. The 2015 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East frontrunner made only one start in the Camping World Truck Series before this season.
Now, he looks to tie a record. If Byron or teammates Christopher Bell or Erik Jones can earn a victory, Kyle Busch Motorsports would tie Roush Fenway Racing for the most owner wins in Camping World Truck Series history with 50. Continue reading →
NASCAR XFINITY Series teams are taking a well-deserved break this weekend and will return to action next Friday, July 1st for 100 laps covering 250 miles in the Subway Firecracker 250 powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway. This marks the season debut for NBC Sports Network as they begin coverage at 7 pm ET with a green flag around 7:30 pm ET. Radio coverage is available on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90.
Chase Outlook: The Skinny on Where the Winners Shake Out
A little down time due to the off-weekend provides the perfect setting to take a look ahead at the three drivers who have raced their way into the 2016 NASCAR XFINITY Series Chase with wins – Erik Jones, Daniel Suárez and Elliott Sadler.
If the XFINITY Series Chase were to start today, Joe Gibbs Racing’s Erik Jones would be seeded in the No. 1 position. Jones is now seventh in the standings but has two wins at Bristol and Dover this season, giving him six bonus points once the Chase begins. JGR’s Sunoco Rookie candidate, Jones, has been quite impressive this season, posting five poles and a series leading eight top-fives. NASCAR Season-To-Date Loop Data also paints a more detailed picture of Jones’ success this season. He ranks second in driver rating (106.7), fourth in average running position (9.477) and third in fastest laps run (204 laps, 9.1%). Continue reading →
Guest include, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver, Ben Rhodes at ThorSport Racing talking about his season and helping us preview their upcoming race at Gateway Motorsports Park.
ARCA Racing Series driver, Dalton Sargeant with Venturini Motorsports talks about his season and helps us preview their race this weekend at Winchester Speedway.
Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Brian Eberly on NASCAR Weekend Preview for your complete guide for the upcoming racing at Sonoma Raceway, Gateway Motorsports Park and Winchester Speedway this weekend.
We’re previewing the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Camping World Truck Series, as well as the ARCA Racing Series this weekend. Hopefully, we’ll also chat with Chris Knight during NASCAR Hot Topic Sound Off about the latest news and hot topics from the Sprint Cup, XFINITY and Camping World Truck Series as well as the K&N Pro Series and ARCA Racing Series.
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