Category Archives: IMSA

Chip Ganassi Racing Names Doug Duchardt Chief Operating Officer

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Max Jones Promoted to Managing Director of the Team’s NASCAR Operation 

CONCORD, NC (Jan. 3, 2018) – Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) announced today that long-time racing executive Doug Duchardt has been named Chief Operating Officer of the corporation. Duchardt begins the role effective immediately in preparation for the upcoming 2018 seasons while Max Jones is promoted to Managing Director of the team’s NASCAR Operation joining Mike Hull, Managing Director of the team’s INDYCAR and IMSA Operations. Continue reading →

Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk Review of Michigan, Mid Ohio and Evergreen – Monday, August 14, 2017

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Our Winner’s Circle guest is NASCAR K&N Pro Series West driver, Chris Eggleston, with Bill McAnally Racing after winning at Evergreen Speedway.

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver, Noah Gragson with Kyle Busch Motorsports talks about his 2017 season.

NASCAR XFINITY Series driver, Matt Bell, with King Autosport as we talk about racing at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and his IMSA 2017 season with Stevenson Motorsports.

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

We’re reviewing the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup and Camping World Truck Series at Michigan International Speedway along with the XFINITY Series at Mid Ohio Sports Car Course and the K&N Pro Series West at Evergreen Speedway. We’ll also have updates from the ARCA Racing Series and the K&N Pro Series East

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

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

Our 2017 season continues at 8:30 pm ET on Monday, August 14, 2017.

As always…Thanks for listening!

A.J. Foyt Honored with Spirit of Ford Award

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Edsel B. Ford II presents A.J. Foyt with the Spirit of Ford Award. Photo – Courtesy of Ford Motor Company

A.J. Foyt, one of the most legendary American drivers in history, was presented with the prestigious Spirit of Ford Award in a ceremony at the Road Racing Driver’s Club dinner last evening.

The Spirit of Ford Award is Ford Motor Company’s highest honor in auto racing, recognizing lifetime achievement and contribution to the industry both on and off the race track. Foyt becomes the 26th recipient, joining an international list of honorees from all forms of racing and racing media. Continue reading →

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series News and Notes – March 24, 2017

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NASCAR Camping World Truck Series teams continue their break this weekend before running the Alpha Energy Solutions 250 at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday, April 1st at 3 pm ET. Pre-race television coverage begins at 2:30 pm ET on FOX along with radio coverage on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Drivers will race 131.5 miles over 250 laps – Stage 1 ends on lap 70 with Stage 2 ending on lap 140 and the race finish on lap 250.  Continue reading →

Michael Lira Ready for Restrictor Plate Debut at Daytona

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Photo – JWM

Growing up just minutes from Daytona International Speedway, it has been Michael Lira’s dream to compete at the high banks. For years, he watched his own father race at the track, so from a young age he knew he wanted to do the same. On Saturday, Lira will make his restrictor plate racing debut in the Lucas Oil Complete Engine Treatment 200 Driven by General Tire at Daytona. Continue reading →