Fred Lorenzen – A NASCAR Legend is Honored

As presented by Fred Lorenzen’s family on his personal 
and Chicagoland Fans4Racing facebook pages 

Fearless Freddie Honored With Resolution

Elmhurst, IL… State Representative Dennis Reboletti (R-Elmhurst) sponsored a resolution to honor lifelong Elmhurst resident and NASCAR driver Fred Lorenzen. Continue reading →

Kasey Kahne – Three Years of Change

Kasey Kahne at Chicagoland Speedway

In the midst of a tumultuous year at Richard Petty Motorsports, Kasey Kahne found himself looking at free agency at the end of the 2010 season. Richard Petty Motorsports, as it is known today, is the only team Kahne had worked with, since starting his Cup career in 2004. The team was then known as Evernham Motorsports. In early April, Kahne announced he would be leaving the organization and had signed with Hendrick Motorsports for the 2012 season. Continue reading →

News and Views – Volume 2

For the week of November 21, 2011 – volume 2

With this volume of News and Views, the 2011 racing season is coming to a close with the final race at Homestead. As we cheer for our new Sprint Cup Champion, there is also a bit of sadness for fans as we now must wait out the next three months without any racing action on the track.   Continue reading →

Tony Stewarts’ 2011 Historic Championship

Tony Stewart celebrating his third championship

Tony Stewart started the 2011 season very strong competing as a legitimate threat to win the first three races in Daytona, Phoenix and Las Vegas. Tony had the Vegas race in the bag, until he was plagued with a pit road issue, giving the win to Carl Edwards. This race win for Edwards would be key during the Chase when a mere three points separated these competitors. Continue reading →