Monthly Archives: March 2017

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Larson Attempts to Extend Points Lead at Auto Club, Notch First Win

Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Credit One Bank Chevrolet, stands in the garage during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Camping World 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 18, 2017 in Avondale, Arizona. Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

Kyle Larson achieved a couple of “firsts” when he notched his third straight runner-up in last weekend’s race at Phoenix. He became the first NASCAR Drive for Diversity alum to top the points standings, as well as the first Chip Ganassi Racing driver to lead the standings this late in the season since 2002.

On Sunday, he’ll attempt to notch his first win of the season in the Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California at 3:30 pm ET on FOX – the third and final stop of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series’ “NASCAR Goes West.” Continue reading

Allgaier Goes for Second Straight Win after Ending Drought

Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Chevrolet, poses with the winners sticker in victory lane after winning the NASCAR XFINITY Series DC Solar 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 18, 2017 in Avondale, Arizona.
Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images

Justin Allgaier ended an 80-race winless drought by visiting Victory Lane in last Saturday’s DC Solar 200 at Phoenix.

It was his first checkered flag in the NASCAR XFINITY Series since Aug. 18, 2012 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. Continue reading

Todd Gilliland Goes Back-to-Back at Kern County

Todd Gilliland made it two-for-two at California’s Kern County Raceway Park Thursday night in the NAPA 150
Photo – Sal Sigala Jr.

Picks Up First K&N Pro West Victory Of 2017

It wasn’t easy, but Thursday was Todd Gilliland’s day at Kern County Raceway Park.

After winning the only practice of the day at the California track, the 16-year-old from Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, piloted his No. 16 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota to his eighth career 21 Means 21 Pole Award in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West. He then backed it all up with the victory in the NAPA Auto Parts 150. Continue reading

Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk Post Phoenix – Monday, March 20, 2017

In our Winner’s Circle is K&N Pro Series West driver, Chris Eggleston at Bill McAnally Racing after winning the NAPA Auto Parts Tucson 150 at Tucson Speedway this weekend.

Also, NASCAR XFINITY Series post-race audio from JR Motorsports team owner, Dale Earnhardt Jr, crew chief, Jason Burdett and driver, Justin Allgaier after winning at Phoenix on Saturday.

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, March 20, 2017

As always…Thanks for listening!