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Ricky Brooks and the Room of Doom at Five Flags Speedway

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Ricky Brooks at 9 pm ET on Monday, December 14, 2015

Ricky Brooks at 9 pm ET on Monday, December 14, 2015

Ricky Brooks is our guest on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk on Monday, December 14, 2015 at 9 pm ET. Call 929-477-1790 or tweet @Fan4RacingSite or @Sal_Sigala with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast. 

In four of the last ten Snowball Derby events at Five Flags Speedway, the first car to the checkered flag was found with post-race inspection violations. For some fans and drivers a 40 percent rate is alarming and cause for concern.  But for others the focus is on appreciating the consistency and fairness of the inspection process that rewards those towing the line within the rules as outlined for all drivers entering the event.

The Chief Inspector and Technical Director, Ricky Brooks has developed his reputation as a tough but fair to all official at Five Flags Speedway for the annual Snowball Derby event. His inspection area has become affectionately known as the ‘Room of Doom.’ Drivers say racing the Snowball Derby at the track in Pensacola, Florida is one of the most stressful experiences they face all season. But at the same time, they come from all parts of the country and beyond for the chance to compete against the best of the best in this prestigious race.  Continue reading →

Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk – Monday, December 7, 2015

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Guests include, Speed51.com’s Social Media director, Rob Blount, to help us breaking down the Snowball Derby events of the weekend at Five Flags Speedway.

Then, Snowball Derby polesitter, Ty Majeski, an Alan Kulwicki development driver, talks about his début in the Derby and finishing third at Five Flags Speedway on Sunday.

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 Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk! Joining our round table is our Fan4Racing writer, Brian Eberly.

NASCAR Hot Topic Sound Off is 10 to 10:30 pm ET with Sharon Burton hosting an interactive discussion with co-host Chris Knight will return next week Dec. 14th.

We’re chatting about the hottest topics from the weekend of racing at Five Flags Speedway for the Snowball Derby and Snowflake 100. As well as, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, XFINITY Series & Camping World Truck Series recognition banquets.

Listen to our panel discussion with drivers, crew, and other racing personalities. Call 929-477-1790 OR tweet @Fan4RacingSite or @beberly18 with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

Our show begins at 8:30 pm ET on Monday, December 7, 2015.

As always…Thanks for listening!

West Coast Champ, Derek Thorn Primed for Snowball Derby Success

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Derek Thorn at 8:40 pm ET on Monday, November 30, 2015. Photo - Derek Thorn Racing Facebook page

Derek Thorn at 8:40 pm ET on Monday, November 30, 2015. Photo – Derek Thorn Racing Facebook page

Derek Thorn is our guest on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk on Monday, November 30, 2015 at 8:40 pm ET. Call 929-477-1790 or tweet @Fan4RacingSite @Sal_Sigala or @beberly18 with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

‘Champion’ is a term of honor for Derek Thorn, as the 2013 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West title holder, he followed up in 2014 as champion of the SPEARS Southwest Tour. But the race weekend this multi-champ looks forward to attending and still seeks to win is the annual Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola Florida.  And this year is no exception with Thorn primed for Snowball Derby success. Continue reading →

Dalton Sargeant Impresses with Second-Place Finish in Debut at 47th Annual Snowball Derby

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Dalton Sargeant at 9:15 pm ET Photo - Courtesy of Sargeant Motorsports

Dalton Sargeant at 9:15 pm ET Photo – Courtesy of Sargeant Motorsports

Dalton Sargeant is our next guest on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk on Monday, December 8, 2014 at 9:15 pm ET. Call 714-202-9918 during the LIVE broadcast with any questions or comments.

 

Dalton Sargeant and the No. 5 Victor Ford Wauters Motorsports team battled throughout the 323 laps of their very first Snowball Derby.  After qualifying in 25th, Sargeant methodically made his way through a field of the best short track drivers in the country, finishing in the second position.  The Snowball Derby was Sargeant’s seventh super late-model start, and only second start at Five Flags Speedway.

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Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk – Monday, December 8, 2014

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Guests include  John Hunter Nemechek talking about his victory in the 47th annual Snowball Derby.

Tim Bryant, General Manager at Five Flags Speedway talks about the Snowflake 100, Snowball Derby and more events this past weekend.

Dalton Sargeant talks about his début in the 47th annual Snowball Derby with a second-place finish.

NASCAR driver Boris Said, talks about his 2014 season and what’s next in 2015.

Late-Model driver, Derek Thorn talks about finishing third in the 47th annual Snowball Derby.

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 Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk!

NASCAR Hot Topic Sound Off  is 10 to 10:30 pm ET with Sharon Burton hosting an interactive discussion.

Listen to our panel discussion with drivers, crew, and other racing personalities and call 714-202-9918 during the LIVE Broadcast to join the conversation about the hottest topics leading up to the next race.

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