Category Archives: NHRA

Route 66 Raceway Announces Full Schedule for 20th Anniversary Season

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Tickets are on sale now for the NHRA Route 66 Nationals!

Joliet, Ill. — January 16, 2018 — As Route 66 Raceway prepares for the highly anticipated 20th anniversary, the 2018 schedule was announced for the famed racetrack. The 2018 Route 66 Raceway schedule is filled with exhilarating content including longstanding favorites such as the NHRA Route 66 Nationals, the Burndown at Sundown and the Route 66 Classic. The Dirt Oval at Route 66 will also provide a robust line-up of events ensuring that fans of all forms of racing are entertained and engaged. Continue reading →

Buttera, Fisher, Gordon, Hughes, Merkel, Patrick, Tullius, Announced as 2018 Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Inductees

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Milestone 30th Annual Ceremony on March 13 at Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach

Aviation, Drag Racing, Motorcycle, Open-Wheel, Sports Car and Stock Car Disciplines Represented 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 5, 2018) – An illustrious seven-man list representing six motorsports disciplines and one iconic racing facility comprise a most unique class of 2018 Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) inductees announced today at Daytona International Speedway. Continue reading →

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 →

Lee Montgomery, Michael Harker Join John Force Racing Public Relations Staff

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Lee Montgomery at 9 pm ET, Monday, January 16, 2017 Photo – JFR

Lee Montgomery is our guest on Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 9 pm ET. Call 929-477-1790 or tweet @Fan4RacingSite or @Sal_Sigala with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

John Force Racing has beefed up its media and public relations efforts with the hiring of Lee Montgomery and Michael Harker to its PR staff.

Montgomery and Harker, who will be based in the Brownsburg JFR shop, will lead the media outreach and public relations strategy for JFR and its four NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series teams: the PEAK Coolant & Motor Oil Chevrolet for 16-time Funny Car champion John Force, the Auto Club of Southern California Funny Car for past champion Robert Hight, the Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet for Courtney Force and the Monster Energy Top Fuel dragster for Brittany Force. Continue reading →

Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk with Hot Topic Sound Off – Monday, February 8, 2016

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Guests include, NHRA Top Fuel Dragster, Brittany Force, with John Force Racing to chat about her team and their 2016 season.

K&N Pro Series East & ARCA Racing Series driver, JA Junior aka Jairo Avila, with Rev Racing and Lira Motorsports, to chat about racing at New Smyrna Speedway, Daytona International Speedway this weekend and his 2016 season.

Lee Montgomery, Media Relations Manager at Geiger Media to chat about the NHRA opener at Auto Club Speedway this week and the rest of the 2016 season.

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! Joining us is Fan4Racing writer, Brian Eberly

NASCAR Hot Topic Sound Off is 10 to 10:30 pm ET with Sharon Burton hosting an interactive discussion with co-host Chris Knight for the fastest half-hour in motorsports!

We’re chatting about the hottest topics during the NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series, as well as K&N Pro Series and ARCA Racing Series pre-season!

Listen to our panel discussion with drivers, crew, and other racing personalities. Call 929-477-1790 OR tweet @Fan4RacingSite @Sal_Sigala @beberly18 or @Knighter01 with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

Our show begins at 8:30 pm ET on Monday, February 8, 2016.

As always….Thanks for listening!