A.J. Foyt Honored with Spirit of Ford Award

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

2014 Iowa Speedway Winner Sam Hornish Jr Returning to Newton

Photo - Todd Warshaw/Getty Images

Photo – Todd Warshaw/Getty Images

Hornish Jr. will look to defend his win against a stacked field in the NASCAR XFINITY Series American Ethanol E15 250 presented by Enogen 

Joe Gibbs Racing’s Sam Hornish Jr. will make his way back to the world’s only 7/8-mile oval this weekend looking to repeat his 2014 win against another stacked field. Hornish Jr., driving the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 18, will race in the NASCAR XFINITY Series American Ethanol E15 250 presented by Enogen on Sunday, June 19. It’ll be his first NASCAR race of 2016. Continue reading

Fan4Racing News Now: For the Week of January 4th, 2016

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Introducing a new feature for the 2016 season – Fan4Racing News Now – highlighting breaking news for each week leading up to NASCAR season openers at Daytona International Speedway in February.

Check back throughout the week for new updates.

South Boston Speedway Announces $1 Million Capital Improvement Plan

Three-Year Plan Includes Track Repaving, Upgrade To Lighting

South Boston Speedway officials announced a three-year, $1 million capital improvement plan Saturday night that will include repaving the 4/10ths mile oval and the renovation of grandstands. Continue reading

Justin Wilson Children’s Fund Update

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Justin Wilson Children’s Fund Update

INDYCAR and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway encourage racing fans to make donations to a new fund established to support the  family of Justin Wilson. Donations to the Wilson Children’s Fund can be made online at www.wilsonchildrensfund.com or sent to the following address:

Wilson Children’s Fund
c/o Forum Credit Union
P.O. Box 50738
Indianapolis, IN  46250-0738
317-558-6000

“Justin Wilson gave so much to his teammates, fellow drivers and INDYCAR fans,” said Mark Miles, CEO of Hulman & Co., the parent of INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “The best way for the racing community to show our appreciation and preserve his legacy is to express our unwavering support for his children, wife and family members during this heartbreaking time. I encourage fans across the nation to donate to the Wilson Children’s Fund.”

“Justin Wilson was a beloved and admired member of our INDYCAR family who touched the lives of countless individuals both stateside and in the United Kingdom,” said J. Douglas Boles, Indianapolis Motor Speedway president. “I encourage fans to make donations in his honor to the Wilson Children’s Fund. I know Hoosiers will do their part in lending a helping hand to Justin’s loved ones during this very difficult time.”

If you previously sent a donation to INDYCAR, it will be forwarded to the new address. All donations will be kept confidential.

In addition, commemorative decals and T-shirts are available at shop.ims.com, with proceeds going directly to the Wilson Children’s Fund.

Wilson, who enjoyed success in multiple motorsports series during a two-decade professional career, died Monday from a head injury suffered in the Verizon IndyCar Series race Aug. 23 at Pocono Raceway. He was 37.

Fan4Racing with Catchfence NASCAR Weekend Preview – Thursday, May 21, 2015

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Hey race fans, catch our NASCAR Weekend Preview with host Sharon Burton from Fan4Racing, co-host Chris Knight from Catchfence, and former Fan4Racing writer, now Popular Speed’s development writer, Jason Schultz. Zach Roethlisberger is returning next week.

We’re chatting about all the hottest topics and what fans can expect at the track over the upcoming weekend of racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway with the XFINITY Series on Saturday and the Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday. Also, the ARCA Racing Series race at New Jersey Motorsports Park on Sunday as well as the IndyCar Indianapolis 500. When possible, we’ll bring  guests from around the NASCAR world to give their perspective too.

This is an interactive show, so give us a call at 714-202-9918 to join the conversation or tweet us your questions/comments during the LIVE broadcast @Fan4RacingSite @Knighter01  or @NASCARJason

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Our show starts at 8:30 pm ET on Thursday, May 21, 2015.

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