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2004 saw two first-time winners at Chicagoland Speedway in the NASCAR Busch and ARCA Re/Max Series.
Justin Labonte was trying to make success out of a NASCAR career like his dad, Terry, and ran a part-time Busch Series schedule in preparation for full-time in 2005. After seven races under his belt, the younger Labonte didn’t have a top-ten finish heading into the series’ race at Chicagoland. Continue reading
Guests for this episode include Sprint Cup Series driver David Gilliland, from Front Row Motorsports talking about a family first – racing with his father Butch and son Todd at Irwindale Event Center on July 19th.
Also, Jim Cohan, President/CEO of Irwindale Event Center talks about reopening the track, events July 19th and their 2014 season. And Jason Galvin, Director of Communications and Announcer at Irwindale Event Center talks about his experience at the track over the years.
During the show we giveaway the LA Racing Experience to a lucky fan – Courtesy of Irwindale Event Center.
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Note: There were technical issues at the beginning of the show that were resolved allowing us to continue. Also, David Gilliland does join the conversation toward the end and continues beyond our live broadcast via the Podcast: Listen to the entire Podcast right here…
Guests for this episode include Kaz Grala, K&N East driver with Turner Scott Motorsports coming off his best finish of the season of fifth at Langley Speedway. This weekend Grala competes at his home track, New Hampshire Motor Speedway with high hopes and expectations.
Also, Whelen All-American driver Toni McCray joins the conversation after winning two events at Irwindale Speedway. McCray is now 18 points away from leading the point standings and intends to compete hard in the next Twins features at Irwindale on July 19th.
In the first half-hour, Patrick Staropoli joins us to talk about ‘Driven’ a new documentary about his racing career, Harvard degree and Medical studies. He’ll also talk about his new role at Michael Waltrip Racing as a Marketing Intern.
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On the Fourth of July, it was only fitting that the Subway Firecracker 250 featured fireworks at the finish. An intense last two laps allowed many players to emerge in the quest for victory. Once the checkered flag flew, it was JR Motorsports sweeping the top two spots as Kasey Kahne claimed victory. He barely edged out teammate Regan Smith who was strongest throughout the night. Continue reading
Friday night’s NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Kentucky Speedway seemed as though it was a one-horse race. That is until the one horse was speeding on pit road and served a costly penalty.
Brad Keselowski had the car to beat until receiving the penalty on lap 148. This allowed race-winner Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch to take over the top-two spots as they battled closely for victory. Continue reading