Monthly Archives: August 2017

William Byron Says he’s Ready for Move up to NASCAR’s Top Series

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William Byron, the driver of the #9 AXALTA/Progressive Powder Coating Inc. Chevrolet prepares to drive during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Zippo 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 4, 2017, in Watkins Glen, New York. Photo – Sean Gardner/Getty Images

William Byron summed up his future at Hendrick Motorsports in two words:

“I’m ready.”

That was the answer Byron gave team owner Rick Hendrick on Sunday night when Hendrick first broached the possibility of the 19-year-old moving up to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series in 2018. Continue reading →

Kahne and Byron Continue Silly Season Moves for 2018 NASCAR Cup Season.

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As the NASCAR Silly Season dominoes continue to fall into place, this week, Hendrick Motorsports was front and center in announcing two big changes in their organization for the 2018 season.  On Monday, came the news that Kasey Kahne is now free to pursue other opportunities for next season with HMS releasing him from the last year of their contract. Then two days later on Wednesday came the news that XFINITY Series Rookie of the Year candidate, William Byron is moving up to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series in 2018 in the No. 5 with HMS.  Continue reading →

Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk Review of Watkins Glen and Winchester – Monday, August 7, 2017

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Our Winner’s Circle guest is NASCAR K&N Pro Series driver, Will Rodgers at Jefferson Pitts Racing talks about earning his first series victory at Watkins Glen International this weekend.

Plus, we’ll have post race audio from the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup and XFINITY Series winners at Watkins Glen.

Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Sal Sigala every Monday night 8:30 to 10 pm ET as we bring fans the smartest race talk around on Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk!

We’re reviewing the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup, XFINITY, and K&N Pro Series East at Watkins Glen International, along with the ARCA Racing Series at Winchester Speedway. We’ll also have updates from the Camping World Truck, and K&N Pro Series West.

We’re talking all the latest news in racing including Monster Energy NASCAR Cup, XFINITY, Camping World Trucks, K&N Pro, ARCA Racing Series and more.  So buckle up and stay tuned into 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, August 7, 2017.

As always…Thanks for listening!

Rodgers Earns First Career NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Victory

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Will Rodgers is our guest on Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk, Monday, August 7, 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.

Road Course Ace Holds Off Garcia Jr. in Overtime at Watkins Glen International

It was a day of firsts for Will Rodgers. In his first ever NASCAR K&N Pro Series East start, he became a first-time winner. Continue reading →

For Rookie Daniel Suarez, Top-Ten Runs are Becoming Routine

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Daniel Suarez, the driver of the #19 STANLEY Toyota, is introduced prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series I Love NY 355 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 6, 2017, in Watkins Glen, New York. Photo – Chris Graythen/Getty Images

Daniel Suárez didn’t seem particularly elated about finishing third at Watkins Glen International, even though he had just achieved a career best in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

Perhaps that’s because the Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender is growing accustomed to success. Continue reading →