The story of NASCAR dates back to over 60 years. Sixty plus years of history, miracles, and magical moments. There were some elements of NASCAR that were lost as it grew. Elements of its beginning and the people, places, and things that built this sport. These important moments were never supposed to be forgotten, but they indeed vanished as time went on and the sport grew. When the NASCAR Hall of Fame opened in 2010, the ever so important steps in racing’s history were brought back to life in a remarkable way. The creators of the hall nailed their duty to retell the history of NASCAR, and they did in a way that was never thought of. They make fans aware of every little step that laid the foundation of the sport, and what continues to innovate this 200 MPH game of chess today. Continue reading
Michael Johnson is certainly part of a winning team at Joe Gibbs Racing as an engine specialist for the #20 car of Matt Kenseth. Although he works behind the scenes, Johnson is an integral part of a successful team this season. Continue reading
Thorn Makes Late-Race Charge To Capture First Road Course Victory
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Derek Thorn charged to the lead late in the event and pulled away in a green-white-checkered finish to win the Carneros 200 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday.
The victory on the 1.99-mile, ten-turn track marked the second win this season, fourth career victory and first road course win for the driver from Lakeport, CA.
Thorn, who finished second at Sonoma a year ago, appeared content to ride in third and save his tires through much of the race as front-runners Michael Self and Cameron Hayley battled for the lead. Continue reading
Hey Race Fans are you ready for our next episode of Fan4Racing’s Fan2Fan NASCAR – NHRA Talk on Monday, July 1st?
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This episode starts Fan2Fan NASCAR Talk with our Fan4Racing team discussion with Michael Johnson, engine specialist for the series leading four-wins, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing team. Then, Derek Thorn, K&N Pro Series West points leader joins the conversation.
Then, for NHRA Talk, Marla Weidenaar, piston specialist for Alexis DeJoria’s top fuel funny car, joins the discussion.
The podcast this week includes Fan4Racing writer, Jason Schultz discussing his Charlotte trip to the the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Charlotte Motor Speedway.
- Introductions – Inspiring stories
- Q&As with Michael Johnson – Derek Thorn – Marla Weidenaar
- Call 347-996-5176 during LIVE broadcast for Q&As
- NASCAR hot topics
- Review Kentucky
- Preview Daytona
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