Category Archives: Sprint Cup Series

Johnson Powers Past Harvick for Sprint Cup Win at Fontana

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Jimmie Johnson won the battle between hometown heroes on Sunday, outdueling Kevin Harvick in overtime at Auto Club Speedway

“Awesome teamwork, boys!” Johnson shouted on his radio after taking the 77th checkered flag of his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career, breaking a tie with the late Dale Earnhardt for seventh on the all-time victory list. “There’s nothing like winning at home.”

The six-time series champion from El Cajon got the chance he needed when Kyle Busch blew a tire and hit the turn three wall on lap 198 of a scheduled 200 to cause the sixth and last caution of the afternoon. With the race destined for overtime, the lead-lap cars came to pit road for new tires, with Denny Hamlin leading Harvick and Johnson back on to the track. Continue reading →

Frustation and Dilemma for No. 24 Jeff Gordon Fans

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Photo - Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images

Photo – Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images

Sounds a bit as blasphemy now, but during the 90’s I was sick and tired of watching Dale Earnhardt win all the time. So, when Jeff Gordon came on the scene and finally gave the Intimidator some competition in the Winston Cup, now the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series – immediately, I became a fan. All these years later, after witnessing the end of Gordon’s storied career, I am having a little trouble accepting Chase Elliott taking over the reins of the No. 24 and trust me, even going as far as resenting him for it. Perhaps others can relate to these feelings of frustration and understand the dilemma. Continue reading →

Fan4Racing NASCAR Weekend Preview at Fontana and Irwindale – Thursday, March 17, 2016

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NASCAR driver, Joey Gase, with Go Fas Racing and Jimmy Means Racing, chats about racing his first 2016 Sprint Cup race at Phoenix last weekend, racing XFINITY Series at Auto Club Speedway this weekend and his inspirational Gift of Life story on and off the track.

Join host Sharon Burton and Fan4Racing writer Joe Lewis for NASCAR Weekend Preview of the upcoming races at Auto Club and Irwindale Speedways!

We’re previewing NASCAR Sprint Cup, and XFINITY Series races at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, as well as, the K&N Pro Series West season opener at Irwindale Speedway. We’ll also chat about the latest news and hot topics including the Camping World Truck Series and ARCA Racing Series.

Chris Knight drops by, when time allows, with all the latest from Auto Club Speedway.

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

Our show begins at 8:30 pm ET on Thursday, March 17, 2016

As always…Thanks for listening!

Joey Gase Carries an Inspirational Message Beyond the Track

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Joey Gase with one of his 'Gift of Life' fans. Photo - Comcast

Joey Gase with one of his ‘Gift of Life’ fans.
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Joey Gase is our guest on Fan4Racing NASCAR Weekend Preview on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 9 pm ET. Call 929-477-1790 or tweet @Fan4RacingSite with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast. 

There’s more to NASCAR, XFINITY Series driver Joey Gase than meets the eye as he has an inspirational message to share wherever he goes.  He shares that message on his race car every week that he’s behind the wheel, and when he’s not behind the wheel he’s in front of groups across the country spreading awareness about the ‘Gift of Life’ through organ donation. So Gase see’s every chance to race, as another chance to not only get his best result, but to carry his message to thousands of people inside and outside the world of racing.
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Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk with Hot Topic Sound Off – Monday, March 14, 2016

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Guests include NASCAR K&N East driver, Tyler Dippel, at HScott Motorsports with Justin Marks talking about winning the Mobile 150 at Mobile International Speedway this past weekend.

Former NASCAR driver, Tim Huddleston, at High Point Racing joins us with some interesting news.

From Auto Club Speedway, David Talley, with media relations chats about their upcoming NASCAR weekend of racing.

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! 

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 past weekend of racing at Phoenix International Raceway in the XFINITY and Sprint Cup Series, as well as, at Mobile International Speedway in K&N Pro Series East. We’ll also include any news in the Camping World Truck Series, ARCA Racing and K&N West.

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

Our show begins at 8:30 pm ET on Monday, March 14, 2016

As always…Thanks for listening!