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Throwback Thursday – Changing of the Guard at the All-Star Race

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Up to the 1989 season, Darrell Waltrip was not liked by many fans. Nicknamed “Jaws”, the talkative Waltrip finally grabbed his elusive Daytona 500 win to start the season. Many may remember him doing the “Ickey Shuffle” in victory lane. The No. 17 Hendrick team, led by crew chief Jeff Hammond, had three wins up to the All-Star race.

The 1989 edition of the All-Star Race was all Waltrip and Rusty Wallace, driving the No. 27 for car owner Raymond Beadle. The two drivers together led 123 of the 135 laps. In the end, it was setting up as a classic duel between Waltrip and Wallace. Continue reading →

Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk – Monday, May 12, 2014

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Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Sal Sigala every Monday night 8:30 to 11:30 pm ET as we bring fans the smartest racing talk around on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk! 

Listen to our round table panel discussion with drivers, crew, and other racing personalities.

This episode begins with our Fan4Racing panel discussion about Camping World and Sprint Cup Series, races at Kansas, previewing the upcoming races at Charlotte, Iowa and more!

Then, K&N Pro Series West driver, Patrick Staropoli, with Bill McAnally Racing joins the conversation about his win at Irwindale Speedway and his next race at Iowa Speedway.

Next, K&N Pro Series East driver, Cameron Hayley, with Turner Scott Motorsports joins the discussion about his 2014 season and his next race also at Iowa Speedway when the East meets the West.

BONUS 90-minutes of NASCAR Hot Topics discussion with our Fan4Racing panel about all the hottest NASCAR topics leading up to the next race!

Listen to the Podcast right here….

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NASCAR Camping World Truck Series News & Notes

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Drivers Remain Busy During Break

Though the next race for the Camping World Truck Series isn’t until May 9th at Kansas Speedway, many series regulars are competing on track this week.

Fast Facts CWTSMore than a dozen teams spent Monday and Tuesday at Charlotte Motor Speedway testing for their upcoming race on Friday, May 16th. Teams tested from 1 to 9 pm each day to prepare for the fourth race on the 2014 schedule. This session will give competitors extended track time as they prepare to compete on a 1.5-mile track for the first time this season with the new truck body designs.

Timothy Peters and Jeb Burton are also competing in the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown Thursday night, April 24th at South Boston Speedway. Both Peters and Burton have won many times at the track in late-model stock cars. Continue reading →

Blockbuster Schedule for NASCAR Sprint All-Star Weekend in Charlotte

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Charlotte Motor Speedway officials have announced changes to the May 16-17 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race schedule that add even more entertainment value to fans attending the opening weekend of ten blockbuster days of racing at the legendary 1.5-mile-superspeedway. Continue reading →

NASCAR’s Sprint Media Tour Descends on Charlotte Motor Speedway

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Motorsports Media to Descend Upon Charlotte For NASCAR Sprint Media Tour Hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

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More than 230 motorsports journalists are gathering next week for the most prestigious preseason media event in sports, the 32nd annual NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway. Running Jan. 27-30, the tour offers credentialed media four full days of unrivaled access to announcements from NASCAR executives, drivers, team owners and speedway operators. Continue reading →