Monthly Archives: February 2017

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New Format Can Help Ease Pressure in Jimmie Johnson’s Quest for Eighth Title

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, stands on the grid prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway on February 23, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Photo – Chris Graythen/Getty Images

The new format in place for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship this year will help Jimmie Johnson keep his mind off what could be a monumental accomplishment.

Johnson notched his seventh title last year, tying icons Richard Petty and the late Dale Earnhardt for the series record. An eighth champion would put Johnson at the top of the pyramid. Continue reading

Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk Daytona – Monday, February 20, 2017

In our Winner’s Circle is ARCA Racing Series champion, Austin Theriault at Ken Schrader Racing as he talks about his victory on Saturday at Daytona International Speedway.

Also we have ARCA driver Kyle Weatherman, with Mason Mitchell Motorsports as he talks racing at Daytona International Speedway this past Saturday and his 2017 season.

Then, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver, Austin Wayne Self with AM Racing talks about racing at Daytona this Friday and his 2017 season.

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!

We’re talking all the latest news in racing including Monster Energy NASCAR Cup, XFINITY, Camping World Truck, K&N Pro, ARCA Racing Series and more.  So buckle up and stay tuned in to Fan4Racing Radio throughout the 2017 season.

Call 929-477-1790 OR tweet @Fan4RacingSite or @Sal_Sigala with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

Our 2017 season continues at 8:30 pm ET on Monday, February 20, 2017

As always…Thanks for listening!

Theriault Brings KSR Back to VL at Daytona, Third for Schrader, First for Crew Chief Richeson

Fan4Racing Radio guest Austin Theriault at 8:40 pm ET on Monday, February 20, 2017 Photo – ARS

Austin Theriault is our guest on Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk, Monday, February 20, 2017 at 8:40 pm ET. Call 929-477-1790 or tweet @Fan4RacingSite or @Sal_Sigala with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

It’s been more than 20 years since Ken Schrader set foot in Daytona’s coveted Gatorade Victory Lane; but that all changed Saturday when his new wheelman Austin Theriault won the 54th running of the Lucas Oil Complete Engine Treatment 200 Driven by General Tire in the team’s iconic No. 52 car. Continue reading

Quick Racecars and Team Effort Pushes Mason Mitchell Motorsports to Two Top-Ten Finishes at Daytona International Speedway

Fan4Racing Radio guest Kaz Grala at 9 pm ET on Monday, February 20, 2017
Photo – Courtesy MMM

Kyle Weatherman is our guest on Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk, Monday, February 20, 2017 at 9 pm ET. Call 929-477-1790 or tweet @Fan4RacingSite or @Sal_Sigala with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

From the test in early January to this weekend in the Lucas Oil Complete Engine Treatment 200 Driven by General Tire at the Daytona International Speedway (DIS), one thing was evident, that all three of the Mason Mitchell Motorsports (MMM) cars were fast.

For the second time as a team in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, the 2014 championship team fielded three entries and had success doing it. Kyle Weatherman led the charge with an eighth place finish, Kaz Grala finished in tenth and Quin Houff finished 28th. Continue reading