NASCAR Derek Thorn

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Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk Review of Kansas – Monday, October 23, 2017

Guest include ARCA Racing Series 2017 champion, Austin Theriault, with Ken Schrader Racing as we talk about his amazing season and celebrating the series title.

Then, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver, Spencer Boyd, with SS Greenlight Racing chats about their partnership for the 2018 XFINITY Series season.

Finally, Super Late-Model driver, Derek Thorn with Campbell Motorsports talks about his victory this weekend at the Las Vegas Bull Ring in the Senator’s Cup Fall Classic.

Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Sal Sigala, every Monday night 8:30 to 10 pm ET as we bring fans the smartest race talk around on Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk!

We’re reviewing the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup, XFINITY, and ARCA Racing Series at Kansas Speedway. We’ll also have updates from the Camping World Truck and K&N Pro Series.

Stay tuned in 10 to 10:30 pm ET for NASCAR Hot Topic Sound Off with co-host Jay ‘MJ’ Husmann, as we discuss the hottest topics from the weekend of racing.

We’re talking all the latest NASCAR Playoff news in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup, XFINITY, and Camping World Truck Series, along with the K&N Pro Series, 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 @Sal_Sigala with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

Our 2017 NASCAR Playoffs season continues at 8:30 pm ET on Monday, October 23, 2017.

As always…Thanks for listening!

Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk: Pre-Season – Monday, February 13, 2017

Guest include SRL Southwest Touring Series driver Derek Thorn, at Campbell Motorsports, the winner of the Third Annual Winter Showdown at Kern County Raceway this past weekend.

Series’ promoter, Brian Olsen from Kern County Raceway talks about their premier event this past weekend, the Third Annual Winter Showdown.

Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Sal Sigala every Monday night 8:30 to 10 pm ET as we bring fans the smartest racing talk around on Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk!

This week we discuss the busy off-season for NASCAR Touring Series as they prepare for the K&N Pro Series season opener this weekend at New Smyrna Speedway.

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

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

Our 2017 pre-season continues at 8:30 pm ET on Monday, February 13, 2017

As always…Thanks for listening!

Derek Thorn Dominates in Winter Showdown Victory at Home Track

Fan4Racing Radio guest Derek Thorn at 8:40 pm ET on Monday, February 13, 2017 Photo – Sal Sigala

Derek Thorn is our guest on Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk, Monday, February 13, 2017 at 8:40 pm ET. Call 929-477-1790 or tweet @Fan4RacingSite or @Sal_Sigala with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

In front of a packed house at Kern County Raceway this weekend, local Bakersfield, CA resident, Derek Thorn dominated all 250 laps of the SRL Southwest Touring Series’ Third Annual Winter Showdown, bringing home a $30,000 bonus for the win. After taking the pole in qualifying, Thorn led every lap in the première Super Late Model event that included big name drivers such as NASCAR’s Kyle Busch and Erik Jones as well as the Showdown’s winner the last two years, Bubba Pollard.

Thorn has traveled across the country as far as Pensacola, FL to compete in their Snowball Derby, and other première Super Late Model events including all three years at his home track of Kern County Raceway in the SRL’s Winter Showdown, dreaming of victory. Continue reading

Fans Guide to the SPEARS SRL Southwest Tour Winter Showdown

Fan4Racing Radio guest Brian Olsen at 9:30 pm ET on Monday, February 6, 2017

Brian Olsen is our guest on Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk, Monday, February 6, 2016 at 9:30 pm ET. Call 929-477-1790 or tweet @Fan4RacingSite or @Sal_Sigala with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

The third Annual Winter Showdown at Kern County Raceway in Bakersfield, California is this weekend February 10th and 11th. The weekend’s main event is Saturday, February 11th with the $30,000 to win, “SPEARS Manufacturing Winter Showdown 250” for Super Late Models. The weekend begins on Friday night, February 10th at the paved half-mile with the “51 FIFTY Energy Drink Opening Night”, featuring the “Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse Fast 12” and the “Race for Autism Qualifying Races.”

Make the Most of the Winter Showdown Weekend: February 8, 9, 10, 11, 2017

WEDNESDAY

  • Super Late Model Registration, Parking and Optional Tech Day 10:30 am to 4:30 pm.

THURSDAY

  • Tech inspection for the Super Late Models will take place starting at 9:30 am, with the cars hitting the track for the first time at 12:00 pm and concluding at 4:30 pm.
  • The “Winter Showdown Kick Off Party” at the Buck Owen’s Crystal Palace (2800 Buck Owens Blvd) presented by “Visit Bakersfield” on Thursday evening starting at 7 pm. As part of the evening, the Top-Ten in the 2016 SPEARS Southwest Tour Series will be honored, including Three-Time SPEARS Southwest Tour Series Champion, Derek Thorn.

FRIDAY

  • Lucas Oil Modifieds will move on to the Kern County Raceway grounds at 10:30 am and will see three practice sessions, with the first one at 1:30 pm.
  • The Super Late Models will have one practice session from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm.
  • Super Late Model Qualifying will take place starting at 6:30 pm.

After Opening Ceremonies or the “51 FIFTY Energy Drink Opening Night”,at 7:30 pm, the Lucas Oil Modifieds will put on a show for the fans with “Spray Nine Top-Nine of 2016”. The Top-Ten drivers from the 2016 Lucas Oil Modifeds, will battle it for nine laps. Then its back to the Super Late Models with the “Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse Fast 12”, featuring the fastest 12 drivers from qualifying racing for the top 12 starting positions for Saturday’s SPEARS Manufacturing Winter Showdown 250. The night will finish off with the “Race for Autism – Qualifying Races”.

  • Spectator Gates 5:30 pm – Opening Ceremonies at 7:30 pm.
  • Adult General Admission $15, Youth (6-15) General Admission $10, Kids 5 & under Free. Reserved Seating $20. 

SATURDAY

  • The main event of the weekend will be the Saturday evening, $30,000 to win, “SPEARS Manufacturing Winter Showdown 250” for Super Late Models. The racing will begin with Super Late Model Last Chance Race” at 3:10 pm, where teams will be racing for the final three starting positions in the SPEARS Manufacturing Winter Showdown 250. After opening ceremonies at 5:00 pm, the Lucas Oil Modifieds main event will kick things off with the “Spray Nine 50”. Then its final event of the 2017 Winter Showdown, the $30,000 to win “SPEARS Manufacturing 250”.
  • Spectator Gates 3 pm, Showdown Last Chance Race 3:10 pm, the 2017 Winter Showdown Opening Ceremonies 5:00 pm.
  • Adult General Admission $25, Youth (6-15) General Admission $15, Kids 5 & under Free. Reserved Seating $30. 

OTHER FAN INFO 

  • A limited amount of “Rowdy Roundup” with Kyle Busch ticket packages are available for fans to purchase. This special ticket will allow fans to attend a meet and greet with Busch on Saturday afternoon before the race, get his autograph and have their picture taken with him. If you are interested contact Kern County Raceway at 661-835-1264.

The Third Annual Winter Showdown is presented by:

SPEARS Manufacturing – 51 FIFTY Energy Drink – VisitBakersfield.com

S.A. Camp Pump & Drilling – KUZZ AM55 / FM107.9 – KBAK 29/KBFX 58

Race For Autism – Spray Nine – Hoosier Racing Tire – Motor City GMC

Lucas Oil – Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse in Colton & San Dimas

SUNOCO Race Fuels – Speed51.com

SPEARS SRL Southwest Tour