It took almost two years but, Carl Edwards finally got back to victory lane Sunday afternoon in Phoenix. Edwards stayed up front for most of the race and he controlled the final seventy laps from the lead. Next week at Las Vegas would have been the two-year mark since Edwards’ last win but, now that stat is thrown out the window since Edwards has finally got back to victory lane. The race played out fairly calm but, definitely competitive and the last restart with two to go was stand-on-your-feet worthy. Continue reading →
We have an extra 30 mins and will start our show at 8:30pm ET and run a full 90 minutes with a full house and some Fan4Racing announcements, you’ll want to hear.
Starting at8:30pmET with our guest Sergio Pena, fans will have a chance to interact and ask questions. Sergio Pena, has been featured on SPEED’s Race Hub and has participated in NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity program. Also joining us at 8:30pm ET is our media guest Brian Berg Jr from Rant Sports.
At 9:00pm ET our media guest Jim Utter, from The Charlotte Observer and That’s Racin’ will join our Fan4Racing team discussion and again fans will have a chance to interact with our guest.
Also joining the discussion is GM/President of Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Chris Powellto update us on fan activites at the track this weekend when NASCAR comes to tinsel town. Continue reading →
After a solid first qualifying lap at the Phoenix International Raceway 1-mile oval Friday, Busch’s No. 78 Furniture Row/Beautyrest Chevrolet SS scraped the wall during the second lap due to a malfunction in the coolant system.
The damage (right-front and right-side) was enough that the team will go to the backup car for Sunday’s Subway Fresh Fit 500 Sprint Cup race.
“Kurt did a great job saving the car from further damage,” said team crew chief Todd Berrier.
The culprit for the loss of grip was a parts breakage in the coolant system that sprayed water under the tires, causing Busch to wiggle and eventually lose control of the car.
“The Furniture Row/Beautyrest Chevy steered to the right, brushed the wall and we’ll be in a backup car come Sunday,” said Busch. “You would think after Daytona we would fare a little better. But right now we need to suck it up and battle through this adversity.”
Going to a backup car will result in Kurt starting Sunday’s race from the rear of the field.
Busch was credited with the 25th fastest speed based on his first lap, which is usually the slower of the two. His first lap time and speed were: 26.618 seconds at 135.247 miles per hour.
Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, walks on the grid prior to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 6, 2012 Photo – Tyler Barrick/Getty Images
What’s the best way to interact with NASCAR’s most recent Sprint Cup Series Champion? The answer is simple: make sure to be a part of the Talladega Experience – the ultimate “FAN” hospitality area.
Brad Keselowski, NASCAR Sprint Cup’s reigning champ and defending titlist of the Aaron’s 499, is scheduled to make an appearance at the Talladega Experience on the morning of Sunday, May 5, just prior to the 2013 edition of the always exciting Aaron’s 499 on the famed high banks of the 2.66-mile Talladega Superspeedway.
“I always love coming to Talladega, and it’s a great venue for me to interact with the fans,” said Keselowski, who shocked the world with his first career triumph at Talladega in the Aaron’s 499 in 2009, piloting an unsponsored car. “Talladega will always hold a special place in my heart. You never forget your first win, so I will have lots to talk about to the fans in May at the Talladega Experience,” added the driver of the No. 2 Miller Lite Ford. Continue reading →
