Tag Archives: Darlington Raceway

Byron Tries to Close Out the Regular Season Strong

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William Byron, driver of the #9 Liberty University Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sports Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway on September 1, 2017, in Darlington, South Carolina. Photo – Jerry Markland/Getty Images

Only two races remain until the NASCAR XFINITY Series playoffs.

For some drivers, the final two contests are chances to make the postseason. For William Byron, the last two regular season races are opportunities to pad his series-leading playoff point total of 17. The next-closest driver – Justin Allgaier – owns eight playoff points. Continue reading →

Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk Review of Darlington, CTMP, Langley and DuQuoin – Tuesday, September 5, 2017

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In our Winner’s Circle is ARCA Racing Series driver, Austin Theriault with Ken Schrader Racing after winning on dirt at DuQuoin State Fairgrounds.

We also have post-race audio from the winning teams of the Camping World Truck, XFINITY, and Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Andy Laskey Tuesday night 8:30 to 10:30 pm ET as we bring fans the smartest race talk around on Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk!

We’re reviewing the NASCAR XFINITY and Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington Raceway along with the Camping World Truck Series at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, the K&N Pro Series East at Langley, and the ARCA Racing Series at DuQuoin State Fairgrounds. We’ll also have updates from the K&N Pro Series West.

Our last half-hour is Fan4Racing NASCAR Hot Topic Sound Off as we continue our conversation discussing the hottest topics from the weekend of racing.

We’re talking all the latest news in racing including Monster Energy NASCAR Cup, XFINITY, Camping World Trucks, K&N Pro, ARCA Racing Series and more.  So buckle up and stay tuned into Fan4Racing Radio throughout the 2017 season.

Call 929-477-1790 OR tweet @Fan4RacingSite or @alaskey14 with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

Our 2017 season continues at 8:30 pm ET on Tuesday, September 5, 2017.

As always…Thanks for listening!

Denny Hamlin Sweeps Throwback Weekend at Darlington with Dramatic Win

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Denny Hamlin made a huge mistake on Sunday night.

Then. the driver of the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota made an even bigger comeback to win one of NASCAR’s most prestigious races. Continue reading →

Is Jimmie Johnson Playing ‘Possum Again?

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Jimmie Johnson drives the #48 Lowe’s Throwback Chevrolet during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 3, 2017, in Darlington, South Carolina. Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

Given that Jimmie Johnson has once again endured his typical summer doldrums, there’s not much buzz about a record eighth championship for the driver of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.

But Johnson is following a familiar pattern, one that was repeated during many of his seven championship seasons—win early, struggle in the summer months and triumph late. In fact, that’s what happened last year, when Johnson won his record-tying seventh title. Continue reading →

Jamie McMurray: In Terms of Thrills for a Driver, Nothing Tops Darlington

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Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 McDonald’s Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 1, 2017, in Darlington, South Carolina. Photo – Sarah Crabill/Getty Images

Want a quick thrill?

Just jump in a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series car with new tires and run a qualifying lap at Darlington Raceway. Continue reading →