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

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

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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Fan at the Track: Spring Talladega

‘Fan at the Track: Spring Talladega’ is an in-person perspective of the action at Talladega Superspeedway from Fan4Racing writer, Mike Orzel.

‘Fan at the Track: Spring Talladega’ is an in-person perspective of the action at Talladega Superspeedway from Fan4Racing writer, Mike Orzel. (Author commentary is their own opinion, and does not necessarily reflect the overall views at Fan4Racing.)

Talladega is always a wild, unpredictable experience.  The track’s slogan “This is more than a race, THIS IS TALLADEGA” plays prominently in track promotional materials and is spot on.  Talladega offers an experience far beyond what most fans expect at a more typical track, both in terms of the on-track action as well as the broader character of the track itself and the die-hard fans in attendance. 

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On the Hot Seat: Alex Bowman

'On the Hot Seat: Alex Bowman' is the third part in a series of articles that examine drivers who may be in a different spot next season. 

On the Hot Seat: Alex Bowman’ is the third part in a series of articles that examine drivers who may be in a different spot next season.  Their situation may be due to contract prospects, developments in the sport, or evolving interests.

The 2021 season marks the fourth full-time year that Alex Bowman is driving for Hendrick Motorsports. His NASCAR Cup career began in 2014 as a driver for BK Racing. He then went to Tommy Baldwin Racing for the 2015 season.  Bowman’s big break came in 2016 when Hendrick Motorsports needed a driver to share the seat of the No. 88 with Jeff Gordon.

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