Monthly Archives: June 2020

Shorter NASCAR Race Benefits: a Commentary

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The inspiration for writing about shorter NASCAR race benefits comes from a recent Hot Topics Sound Off discussion on Fan4Racing Radio (at 121:11).
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 08: Martin Truex Jr, driver of the #19 AOI Toyota, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 08, 2019, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

The inspiration for writing about shorter NASCAR race benefits comes from a recent Hot Topics Sound Off discussion on Fan4Racing Radio (at 121:11). The following commentary is one point of view with other views shared on the radio show. The topic certainly makes for some interesting conversation. So, please share your thoughts by commenting below.

Now is the time to consider shorter races on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule. The idea may come across as sacrilege to some long-time NASCAR fans, but there is a strong case for shorter NASCAR race benefits. Shortening the races could give both new and long-term fans a better on-track product.

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NASCAR Set for Nashville 2021 on Hot Topics this Week

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NASCAR set for Nashville Superspeedway, a 1.3-mile intermediate track, in 2021. A Nashville short track may have been a better choice.
LEBANON, TN – JULY 23: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Dodge, and Steve Wallace, driver of the #66 5-Hour Energy Toyota, lead the field to the green flag for the running of the NASCAR Nationwide Series Federated Auto Parts 300 at Nashville Superspeedway on July 23, 2011, in Lebanon, Tennessee. Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images for NASCAR

NASCAR set for Nashville Superspeedway, a 1.3-mile intermediate track, in 2021. A Nashville short track may have been a better choice.

NASCAR’s return to Nashville Superspeedway is exciting news for a city that welcomed with open arms as the site of the 2019 NASCAR Cup Series banquet last fall. The change of pace from Las Vegas to Nashville proved to be a home run for the sport.

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Martinsville NASCAR Race Review with Homestead and Toledo Weekend Preview on Fan4Racing Radio

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Martinsville NASCAR Race Review with Homestead and Toledo Weekend Preview is presented by host Sharon Burton and co-host Jay Husmann.

Martinsville NASCAR Race Review with Homestead and Toledo Weekend Preview is presented by host Sharon Burton and co-host Jay Husmann. Join us as we review this week’s race and rev up NASCAR fans for the upcoming weekend of racing. Then stick around for Hot Topics Sound Off with co-host Andy Laskey and our Fan4Racing crew!

The Agenda

This episode centers around Martinsville Speedway for the NASCAR Cup Series race this week along with Homestead-Miami Speedway for the Cup, Xfinity, and Gander & RV Outdoors Truck Series races this weekend. We’ll also preview the upcoming ARCA Menards Series race at Toledo Speedway.

  • First, is the Martinsville Speedway NASCAR Race Review
  • Then, we preview the ARCA Menards Series at Toledo Speedway
  • Next, we preview the NASCAR Gander & RV Truck and Xfinity Series at Homestead-Miami Speedway
  • Then, we preview the NASCAR Cup Series at Homestead-Miami
  • Next is NASCAR Hot Topics Sound Off with our Fan4Racing Crew.

Fan4Racing Chat Room

Check out our Chat Room feature where fans can chat with us throughout our LIVE broadcast…here. As always…Thanks, for listening.

Truex Jr. Captures First Win of 2020 at Martinsville

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Martin Truex Jr Captures First Win of the NASCAR Cup Series 2020 season at Martinsville Speedway in the Blue Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500.
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – JUNE 10: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 SiriusXM Toyota, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Cup Series Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on June 10, 2020 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Martin Truex Jr captures first win of the NASCAR Cup Series 2020 season at Martinsville Speedway in the Blue Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500.

The NASCAR Cup Series continued with more weeknight racing at Martinsville Speedway. The speedway installed lights back in 2017, and it was the first time they had a chance to use them for the cup series. With great racing and great visuals, the only thing missing from the Wednesday night race was the fans.

First Stage

Ryan Blaney shared the front row with Aric Almirola, and it was Almirola jumping out to the early lead.

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Truex Jr. Seizes Victory at Martinsville

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Martin Truex Jr Seizes Victory at Martinsville for first NASCAR Cup Series win in the 2020 season and second straight win at the track.
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – JUNE 10: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 SiriusXM Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on June 10, 2020, in Martinsville, Virginia. Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

Martin Truex Jr Seizes Victory at Martinsville for first NASCAR Cup Series win in the 2020 season.

Martin Truex Jr. seizes a victory for Joe Gibbs Racing on Wednesday night under the lights. It was his second consecutive win at Martinsville Speedway after also winning there last fall. Ultimately Truex was able to cruise to a 4.232-second victory in the Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 over a super competitive Team Penske trio of cars.

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