Yearly Archives: 2017

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Red-hot Kyle Larson Goes for Second Consecutive Win

Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, applies the winners sticker in victory lane with his son, Owen, after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 26, 2017 in Fontana, California. Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

…and Fifth straight top-two finish at Martinsville

After running out of gas with the lead on the final lap of the Daytona 500 and finishing runner-up in the three subsequent races, Kyle Larson finally got his first win of the season.

The No. 42 Chevrolet driver led a race-high 110 laps on his way to Victory Lane in last Sunday’s Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. Continue reading

Christopher Bell Ready to Continue Early-Season Success

Christopher Bell, driver of the #4 JBL Toyota, affixes the winner’s decal to his car in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Active Pest Control 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on March 4, 2017 in Hampton, Georgia. Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

There’s been no sophomore slump for Christopher Bell in his second full-time season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

The 22-year-old Oklahoman tops the standings by seven points over defending series champion Johnny Sauter after an eighth-place finish at Daytona and win at Atlanta to open the season. Bell, who became the first driver to sweep the stages and win a race under NASCAR’s enhanced format at Atlanta, leads the Camping World Truck Series with seven playoff points. Continue reading

Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk Post Fontana – Monday, March 27, 2017

Guest include, K&N Pro Series West reigning champion, Todd Gilliland at Bill McAnally Racing after winning three consecutive races at Kern County Raceway on Thursday and the double-header NAPA Auto Parts Twin 100s at Irwindale Speedway on Saturday night.

Also, post race audio from Kyle Larson and his crew chief, Mike Shiplett at Chip Ganassi Racing after sweeping the weekend in Fontana at Auto Club Speedway with victories in both the NASCAR XFINITY and Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

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 27, 2017

As always…Thanks for listening!

Todd Gilliland Doubles Up at Irwindale and Earns $10,000 Bonus

Todd Gilliland is on Fan4Racing Radio, at 8:40 pm ET on Monday, March 27, 2017
Photo – Jonathan Moore/Getty Images

Todd Gilliland is our guest on Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk, Monday, March 27, 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.

After Victory at Kern, Gilliland Paces K&N Pro West Field in NAPA Auto Parts Twin 100s at Irwindale 

A perfect weekend for NASCAR Next driver Todd Gilliland at Bill McAnally Racing came to a close at Irwindale Speedway after his third consecutive victory of the 2017 K&N Pro Series West season. After winning at Kern County Raceway Park on Thursday night, the team traveled to Irwindale Speedway for the NAPA Auto Parts Twin 100s on Saturday night.  Continue reading