Category Archives: Drive for Diversity

Dover NASCAR Weekend Preview and Hot Topics on Fan4Racing Radio

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Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Jay Husmann on Fan4Racing Radio for the Dover NASCAR Weekend Preview with Hot Topics Sound Off and the Fan4Racing crew!

Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Jay Husmann on Fan4Racing Radio for the Dover NASCAR Weekend Preview and Hot Topics Sound Off with the Fan4Racing crew!

Our guest on this episode is…

Nick Sanchez

Rev Racing and Drive for Diversity driver after winning at Talladega in the ARCA Menards Series. He also drives for BJ McLeod Motorsports in the Xfinity Series.

We’ll preview the NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and ARCA East Series at Dover Motor Speedway. We’ll also offer updates for the NASCAR Truck, ARCA Menards, and West Series with some Short Track news! 

As Always…Thanks for listening!

Darlington, Nashville NASCAR Weekend Preview with Hot Topics on Fan4Racing Radio

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Darlington, Nashville NASCAR Weekend Preview is presented by host Sharon Burton and co-host Jay Husmann. Join us as we rev up NASCAR fans for the upcoming weekend of racing. Then, stick around for Hot Topics Sound Off with co-host Andy Laskey and the Fan4Racing crew on Fan4Racing Radio!

Darlington, Nashville NASCAR Weekend Preview is presented by host Sharon Burton and co-host Jay Husmann. Join us as we rev up NASCAR fans for the upcoming weekend of racing. Then, stick around for Hot Topics Sound Off with the Fan4Racing crew!

Our guest on this episode is…

Lavar Scott

NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Touring Series driver with Rev Racing talks about his season and racing with the Drive for Diversity team.

This episode centers around Darlington Raceway for the NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and Truck Series along with Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway for the ARCA East.  We’ll also give a few updates from the ARCA Menards and West Series as time permits.

The Agenda

  • First, we preview the ARCA East Series at Nashville.
  • Then our guest, Lavar Scott joins the conversation.
  • Next, we preview the NASCAR Truck Series at Darlington.
  • Then, we preview the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Darlington.
  • Next, we preview the NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington
  • Then, it’s Hot Topics Sound Off with the Fan4Racing Crew.

As always…Thanks for listening!

Martinsville NASCAR Weekend Preview with Hot Topics on Fan4Racing Radio

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Martinsville NASCAR Weekend Preview is presented by host Sharon Burton and co-host Jay Husmann. Join us as we rev up NASCAR fans for the upcoming weekend of racing. Then, stick around for Hot Topics Sound Off with co-host Andy Laskey and the Fan4Racing crew!

Martinsville NASCAR Weekend Preview is presented by host Sharon Burton and co-host Jay Husmann. Join us as we rev up NASCAR fans for the upcoming weekend of racing. Then, stick around for Hot Topics Sound Off with the Fan4Racing crew!

Our guest on this episode is…

Regina Sirvent

NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Touring Series driver with Rev Racing and NASCAR Drive for Diversity.

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

The Agenda

  • First, we offer some updates from the ARCA Series’
  • Then, our guest Regina Sirvent joins the conversation.
  • Next, we update the NASCAR Truck Series 
  • Then, we review the NASCAR Xfinity and Cup Series at Martinsville
  • Then, it’s Hot Topics Sound Off with the Fan4Racing Crew.

As always…Thanks for listening!

NASCAR Appoints Brandon Thompson to Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion

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NASCAR Appoints Brandon Thompson to Lead Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Programs; 17-year Industry Veteran Transitions to New Role After Leading NASCAR Touring Series

NASCAR Appoints Brandon Thompson to Lead Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Programs. 17-year Industry Veteran Transitions to New Role After Leading NASCAR Touring Series

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 16, 2020) – NASCAR today announced the appointment of industry veteran Brandon Thompson to the newly created position of Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion. In this role, Thompson will lead the sanctioning body’s strategy for diversity and inclusion, as well as programs and initiatives designed to champion and enhance diversity across the NASCAR industry.

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Ten Drivers Compete in NASCAR Drive for Diversity Combine

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 23: Ryan Vargas, second from left, helps push his car during the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Combine at New Smyrna Speedway on October 23, 2019, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Photo by Brian Cleary/Getty Images

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – Nicholas Sanchez walked to the Rev Racing transporters in the New Smyrna Speedway infield looking for a bottle of water and a chance to take a deep breath. A huge smile on his face and maybe a little swagger in his step, Sanchez said he was just told he was quickest of the NASCAR Drive for Diversity candidates in their first on-track test session Wednesday morning.

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