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Fan4Racing NASCAR Weekend Preview of Bristol and Illinois State Fairgrounds – Thursday, August 17, 2017

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Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Jay ‘MJ’ Husmann 8:30 to 10 pm ET every Thursday night for Fan4Racing NASCAR Weekend Preview, for your complete guide to the upcoming weekend of racing!

We’re previewing the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup and XFINITY Series at Bristol Motor Speedway along with the ARCA Racing Series at Illinois State Fairgrounds. PLUS a review of the Camping World Truck Series at Bristol Motor Speedway with post-race audio from the winning team. We’re also catching up with the K&N Pro Series along with the latest auto racing hot news topics leading up to the next race.

Call 929-477-1790 or tweet @Fan4RacingSite or @MoparMJ8 with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

Our show begins at 8:30 pm ET on Thursday, August 17, 2017.

As always…Thanks for listening!

Christopher Bell, Tanner Thorson and Raphaël Lessard Added to Venturini Motorsports’ ARCA Driver Roster

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Announced Monday, Venturini Motorsports (VMS) unveiled the addition of Christopher Bell, Tanner Thorson and Raphaël Lessard to the team’s 2017 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards driver roster.

The trio of drivers will combine for seven races driving for Venturini Motorsports.

While drivers Christopher Bell and Tanner Thorson return to the team, 15-year old Raphaël Lessard is set to make his ARCA Series debut with VMS in Nashville. Continue reading →

Defending Kansas Speedway Winner Mason Mitchell Looks to Defend Crown in the Kansas 150

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Mason Mitchell at 9 pm ET on Thursday, October 13, 2016. Photo - ARS

Mason Mitchell at 9 pm ET on Thursday, October 13, 2016. Photo – ARS

Mason Mitchell is our guest on Fan4Racing NASCAR Weekend Preview Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 9 pm ET. Call 929-477-1790 or tweet @Fan4RacingSite or @AaronBearden93 with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

ARCA Racing Series 2014 champion, and team owner Mason Mitchell returns to a seat behind the wheel of his No. 98 Karl Chevrolet for 100 laps at Kansas Speedway in the Kansas 150 on Friday night.

As the defending race winner, this event marks Mitchell’s third start of the 2016 season after finishing sixth at DuQuoin and eighth at Iowa. A native of West Des Moines, Iowa, Mitchell has four starts at the 1.5-Mile Kansas track with a victory last year and three top-five finishes. Continue reading →

Justin Haley Captures First Career ARCA Win in Dramatic Fashion at The Illinois State Fairgrounds

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Mason Mitchell, Crew Chief and Team owner at 8:40 pm ET on Monday, August 22, 2016. Photo - Courtesy MMM

Mason Mitchell, Crew Chief and Team owner at 8:40 pm ET on Monday, August 22, 2016. Photo – Courtesy MMM

Mason Mitchell was our guest on Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk on Monday, August 22, 2016. Listen to the Fan4Racing Radio Podcast of his interview during the first 30 minutes.

Before Sunday, 17-year-old Justin Haley hadn’t raced on dirt since early on in his career when he raced mini sprints. Haley made up for lost time, becoming the youngest winner in the history of the Illinois State Fairgrounds at age 17. A crash between the two leaders allowed Haley to claim the lead. He never looked back, capturing the first ARCA win of his young career and second win of the 2016 season for Mason Mitchell Motorsports (MMM). Continue reading →

Fan4Racing NASCAR Weekend Preview of BMS, ISF with Hot Topic Sound Off – Thursday, August 18, 2016

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Guest include, ARCA Racing Series driver, Justin Haley at Mason Mitchell Motorsports as he talks about his 2016 season and helps us preview their race at Illinois State Fairgrounds this weekend.

Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Kyle Magda on NASCAR Weekend Preview for your complete guide for the upcoming racing at Bristol Motor Speedway and Illinois State Fairgrounds.

We’re previewing the NASCAR Sprint Cup, and XFINITY Series with a review of the Camping World Truck Series, at Bristol as well as the ARCA Racing Series at Illinois State Fairgrounds.

During NASCAR Hot Topic Sound Off, Aaron Bearden joins the conversation about the latest news and hot topics from the Sprint Cup, XFINITY and Camping World Truck Series as well as the K&N Pro Series and ARCA Racing Series.

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

Our show starts at 8:30 pm ET on Thursday, August 18, 2016.

As always…Thanks for listening!