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Top Drivers Differ on Length of Learning Curve at Martinsville

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 31, 2017 in Martinsville, Virginia. Photo – Sarah Crabill/Getty Images

When it comes to negotiating Martinsville Speedway successfully, Jimmie Johnson thinks of the learning process as a light bulb suddenly illuminating.

Denny Hamlin, on the other hand, thinks the use of data in analyzing the fastest way around the track has made it much easier to flip the switch than it used to be. Continue reading →

Logano Well Aware of Ford’s Drought at Martinsville

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Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Duralast GT Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 31, 2017 in Martinsville, Virginia. Photo – Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

Though most drivers aren’t consumed with historical statistics, there’s one particular number Joey Logano can’t forget – because the folks at Ford Performance won’t let him.

No Ford driver has won at Martinsville since Kurt Busch took the checkered flag in 2002 in a car fielded by Roush Fenway Racing. Continue reading →

Red-hot Kyle Larson Goes for Second Consecutive Win

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Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, applies the winners sticker in victory lane with his son, Owen, after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 26, 2017 in Fontana, California. Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

…and Fifth straight top-two finish at Martinsville

After running out of gas with the lead on the final lap of the Daytona 500 and finishing runner-up in the three subsequent races, Kyle Larson finally got his first win of the season.

The No. 42 Chevrolet driver led a race-high 110 laps on his way to Victory Lane in last Sunday’s Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. Continue reading →

Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk Post Fontana – Monday, March 27, 2017

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Guest include, K&N Pro Series West reigning champion, Todd Gilliland at Bill McAnally Racing after winning three consecutive races at Kern County Raceway on Thursday and the double-header NAPA Auto Parts Twin 100s at Irwindale Speedway on Saturday night.

Also, post race audio from Kyle Larson and his crew chief, Mike Shiplett at Chip Ganassi Racing after sweeping the weekend in Fontana at Auto Club Speedway with victories in both the NASCAR XFINITY and Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Sal Sigala every Monday night 8:30 to 10 pm ET as we bring fans the smartest racing talk around on Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk!

We’re talking all the latest news in racing including Monster Energy NASCAR Cup, XFINITY, Camping World Truck, K&N Pro, ARCA Racing Series and more.  So buckle up and stay tuned in to Fan4Racing Radio throughout the 2017 season.

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

Our 2017 season continues at 8:30 pm ET on Monday, March 27, 2017

As always…Thanks for listening!