Daily Archives: November 1, 2021

COMMENTARY: Stop Whining about Respect and Focus on Racing

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COMMENTARY: Stop Whining about Respect and Focus on Racing' is an opinion piece by writer Mike Orzel and may not reflect that of Fan4Racing.

‘COMMENTARY: Stop Whining about Respect and Focus on Racing’ is an opinion piece by writer Mike Orzel and may not reflect that of Fan4Racing.

A common complaint lately is about drivers not showing ‘respect’ on the track.  This trend was on full display this weekend at Martinsville and hit the high-water mark for what is becoming a far-too-common theme in post-race (or post-crash) interviews.  Some drivers feel they have been wronged by their fellow competitors, and lately, they seem to be willing to chalk it up to a lack of respect on the track.

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Martinsville NASCAR Race Review with Hot Topics on Fan4Racing Radio

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Martinsville NASCAR Race Review is presented by host Sharon Burton along with Hot Topics Sound Off and the Fan4Racing crew on Fan4Racing Radio!

Martinsville NASCAR Race Review is presented by host Sharon Burton and co-host Sal Sigala. Join us for the smartest race talk around! Then, stick around for Hot Topics Sound Off and our crew on Fan4Racing Radio!

Our guest on this episode is…

Pending

This episode centers around Martinsville Speedway for the NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and Truck Series elimination races. We also offer a few updates from the ARCA Menards, East and West Series as time permits. 

The Agenda

  • We start with the updates from the ARCA Menards, East and West Series Series.
  • Then, we review the NASCAR Truck Series race at Martinsville.
  • Then, we review the NASCAR Xfinity and Cup Series at Martinsville.
  • Finally, we start our Hot Topics Sound Off with the Fan4Racing crew.

As always…Thanks for listening!

Alex Bowman Wins in Classic Short Track Fashion at Martinsville

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Alex Bowman wins in classic short track fashion at Martinsville Speedway in the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 on Sunday afternoon.

Alex Bowman wins in classic short track fashion at Martinsville Speedway in the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 on Sunday afternoon.

One final race to set the stage for the championship race in Phoenix. Eight drivers hunting for a Final Four spot in a race that settles it all. It all takes place at Martinsville Speedway. A half-mile paperclip track where tempers flare quickly. Martinsville is the perfect spot for an important cutoff race. A playoff team always leaves heartbroken when the checkered flag is waved.  

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Alex Bowman Triumphs at Martinsville; Martin Truex Jr Advances to Final Four

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Alex Bowman triumphs at Martinsville; Martin Truex Jr advances to Final Four in the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 on Sunday afternoon.

MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Denny Hamlin provided the perfect capstone to a day of banged-up stock cars, hurt feelings, and crushed dreams.

Alex Bowman took the checkered flag in Sunday’s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway after sliding up into Hamlin’s race-leading Toyota on lap 494 of 501 and knocking Hamlin’s car up the track and into the outside wall.

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Noah Gragson Snags a Final Four Spot with a Dramatic Victory at Martinsville

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Noah Gragson snags a Final Four spot with a dramatic victory at Martinsville Speedway in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Dead On Tools 250 Saturday.

Noah Gragson snags a Final Four spot with a dramatic victory at Martinsville Speedway in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Dead On Tools 250 Saturday.

MARTINSVILLE, Va. – To get to the Championship 4, you have to drive like a champion.

That’s what Noah Gragson did on Saturday night in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff race Dead On Tools 250 at Martinsville Speedway.

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