NASCAR Goes Orange for COPD Awareness Month

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NASCAR Goes Orange For COPD Awareness Month

James Buescher, driver of the #30 Fraternal Order of Eagles Chevrolet, poses in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 25, 2012 Photo - Todd Warshaw/Getty Images
James Buescher, driver of the #30 Fraternal Order of Eagles Chevrolet, poses in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 25, 2012
Photo – Todd Warshaw/Getty Images

DRIVE4COPD and NASCAR Partner to Generate Awareness, Encourage Fans to be Screened

NASCAR announced November 1st that it will lead a joint campaign with Official Partner DRIVE4COPD throughout COPD Awareness Month (November) to drive awareness and encourage fans to be screened for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

COPD, a debilitating lung disease, is the third-leading cause of death in the United States and affects as many as 24 million Americans but about half remain undiagnosed. DRIVE4COPD has been the Official Health Initiative of NASCAR since 2010 and has been responsible for screening more than 2.7 million NASCAR fans. Continue reading →

Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR-NHRA Talk – Monday, November 4, 2013

Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Sal Sigala, on Monday, November 4th, 8:30 to 10pm ET as we bring fans the smartest racing talk around on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR-NHRA Talk!  

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Brian Berg Jr, from Rant Sports joins our Fan4Racing panel for this episode. Listen to our round table conversation with drivers, crew & other racing personalities of the hottest topics, including The Chase for the Sprint Cup… leading up the next race!

This episode begins with Clint Elkins, from Speedway Benefits to share Humpy Wheeler‘s new idea that offers support to the backbone of racing – your local home track and what that means for fans of racing. 

Then, Kelly Admiraal,  K&N Pro Series driver from Canada is stopping by to share his announcement!

Next, is Steve Burkett, the co-owner Eye-Scout, LLC and SL1, Inc. Steven is recognized for his technology expertise by FOX Sports and WAAY31 ABC Sports as well as SiriusXM NFL Radio where he is interviewed by Jim Miller and Alex Marvez. Steve is also recognized as a business and technology leader in Ted Sundquist’s recent McGraw Hill published book “Taking Your Team to the Top”. He has also been a special guest on many other radio sports shows and is a regular contributor to The Football Educator website as a technology expert and writer. When last on our show, Steve also revealed he’s a NASCAR fan and expressed his desire to talk some NASCAR with our Fan4Racing panel.

Then, Jim Branham, a super street racer joins the conversation about his and wife, Diane’s racing passion.

Call 347-996-5176 during the LIVE broadcast with any questions or comments for our guests and Fan4Racing panel.

  • Introductions – Inspiring stories
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Johnson Demonstrates Prowess with Commanding Texas Win

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 3, 2013 Photo - Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images
Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 3, 2013
Photo – Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

Jimmie Johnson produced a championship caliber performance Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway. Johnson paced the field for most of the day and if he wasn’t up front, he was more than likely in the top three. This is the type of race where Johnson shows why he’s a five-time champion. Commanding a race isn’t an easy task, but Johnson did that and then some on in this event. Continue reading →

Keselowski Takes Checkers in Texas Nationwide Race

Brad Keselowski, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2013 Photo - John Harrelson/Getty Images
Brad Keselowski, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2013
Photo – John Harrelson/Getty Images

Once again during Saturday afternoon’s Nationwide Series race at Texas, it was the No.22 car in victory lane. One of the most dominating seasons continues for the Penske Racing entry. This victory is the No.22 car’s twelfth on the year and Keselowski’s sixth. The owner’s championship is very much within reach for this team and this race solidified that point.

A Penske parade was up front early when Sam Hornish Jr. took the lead from Alex Bowman on lap five and then Keselowski passed Hornish Jr. one lap later. After the Penske stint up front, Joe Gibbs Racing held the top positions for mostly the mid-part of the race. Continue reading →