Michael Orzel

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A Fan at the Track: Talladega Spring Weekend 2022 is from Fan4Racing contributor Michael Orzel after attending his favorite track.

A Fan at the Track: Talladega Spring Weekend 2022

Photo – Michael Orzel

A Fan at the Track: Talladega Spring Weekend 2022 is from Fan4Racing contributor Michael Orzel after attending his favorite track.

Since moving to Eastern Mississippi a few years ago, the two-hour trip east to Talladega Superspeedway is a must for NASCAR events. Every season, I enjoy going to several races at various tracks. And while I enjoy the unique personality of every track, nothing comes close to the Talladega ‘experience.’

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This NASCAR Cup Series guide is sorted by car number with each driver and crew chief also listed.

Fan’s Guide to the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Cars and Drivers

AVONDALE, AZ – JANUARY 26: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro on pit road during NASCAR Next Gen Testing on January 26, 2022, at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

With the 2022 season fast approaching, it’s time to look at the cars and drivers that will be on the track starting with the Busch Light Clash at the LA Colosseum this weekend. 

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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

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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On the Hot Seat: Team Owners in the NASCAR Cup Series' is the next installment of a commentary series from writer Michael Orzel and may not necessarily represent the views of Fan4Racing Blog and Radio.

On the Hot Seat: Team Owners in the NASCAR Cup Series

On the Hot Seat: Team Owners in the NASCAR Cup Series' is the next installment of a commentary series from writer Michael Orzel and may not necessarily represent the views of Fan4Racing Blog and Radio.

On the Hot Seat: Team Owners in the NASCAR Cup Series,’ is the next installment of a commentary series from writer Michael Orzel and may not necessarily represent the views of Fan4Racing Blog and Radio.

NOTE from Michael Orzel: This installment is a somewhat different article from typical ‘Hot Seat”’ commentary.  Instead of looking at one specific driver, this edition of the series will examine team owners of NASCAR Cup Series.  Unless specifically cited via linked articles, all conclusions are exclusively speculation of the author and should not be considered any sort of authoritative voice.

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