Daily Archives: July 2, 2018

Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk Review of Chicagoland and Douglas County – Monday, July 2, 2018

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Guests include ARCA Racing Series driver, Michael Self, with Venturini Motorsports after winning Thursday night at Chicagoland Speedway.

Then, Chicagoland Speedway’s Stars & Strips Official Track Ambassador, Jesse Iwuji, with Patriot Motorsports and Young’s Motorsports chats about his experience at the track and racing in the ARCA and Truck Series races at Chicagoland.

Also, NASCAR K&N Pro Series West driver, Derek Kraus, with Bill McAnally Racing after winning Saturday night at Douglas County Speedway.

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! 

Stay tuned in 10 to 10:30 pm ET for NASCAR Hot Topics Sound Off as our Fan4Racing crew discuss the hottest topics from the weekend of racing with co-host Andy Laskey

We’re talking all the latest from Chicagoland Speedway in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, Camping World Truck and ARCA Racing Series along with the K&N Pro Series West at Douglas County Speedway. We’ll include updates for the  K&N Pro Series East and more.

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

Our LIVE broadcast starts at 8:30 pm ET on Monday, July 2, 2018.

As always…Thanks for listening!

Jesse Iwuji’s Journey from Navy Football to NASCAR is Truly Inspirational

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Navy Lt. Jesse Iwuji the track’s Ambassador, interacting with fans during Stars & Stripes weekend at Chicagoland Speedway Photo – Jay Husmann/Fan4Racing

Jesse Iwuji is our guest on Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk, Monday, July 2, 2018, at 9 pm ET. Call 929-477-1790 or tweet @Fan4RacingSite with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

Anyone watching the races at Chicagoland Speedway this weekend probably heard about the Stars & Stripes Weekend Official Track Ambassador Navy Lt. Jesse Iwuji (pronounced ee-woo-jee). Fans of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West have probably heard his name as he drives a car in the series. But, how Iwuji inspires others is what many fans may not know about him and his path to NASCAR is about as interesting as his journey since becoming a NASCAR driver. Continue reading →

Derek Kraus Drives Away with Douglas Victory

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Derek Kraus on Fan4Racing Radio, Monday, July 2, 2018, at 9:30 pm ET. Photo – Steve Dykes/Getty Images

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Derek Kraus wasn’t going to be denied. Even when a pair of late cautions erased his half-track lead and put a teammate at his door and a pair of championship rivals on his bumper. Continue reading →

Clint Bowyer Disappointed Despite Remarkable Rally at Chicagoland

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Clint Bowyer, the driver of the #14 WIX Filters Ford, drives during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Overton’s 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on June 30, 2018, in Joliet, Illinois. Photo – Jared C Tilton/Getty Images

JOLIET, Ill. – Without a doubt, Clint Bowyer will look at Sunday’s Overton’s 400 at Chicagoland Speedway as a race that got away. Continue reading →

Loose Wheels Spoil Aric Almirola’s Outstanding Run

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Aric Almirola, the driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Overton’s 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 1, 2018, in Joliet, Illinois. Photo – Matt Sullivan/Getty Images

For the first half of Sunday’s Overton’s 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, Aric Almirola looked every bit like a potential race winner. Continue reading →