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Gordon Driving the No. 88 Doesn’t Change his Legacy

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Photo – Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

For the first time in his 23-year NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career, Jeff Gordon drove a different number than his iconic No. 24 last Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Gordon came out of retirement and filled in for an ailing Dale Earnhardt Jr. and wheeled the No. 88 Axalta Chevrolet to a 13th-place finish in the 400-mile race. He hadn’t raced since last November and got the call from Rick Hendrick to sub for the second-generation driver who was dealing with concussion-like symptoms.

Does this change Jeff Gordon’s legendary presence in NASCAR’s top-series?

Not one bit. Continue reading →

Don’t Blame Kyle Busch for Winning

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Photo – Robert Laberge/Getty Images

You may not like that Busch dips down and dominates in the XFINITY Series and Camping World Truck Series. You may not even like that Rowdy sometimes says things at times that can come off as arrogant or off-putting.

But here’s the point: You can’t blame Busch for winning. Continue reading →

Fan4Racing NASCAR Radio Active Reaction on Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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Introducing our new weekly feature, Fan4Racing NASCAR Radio Active Reaction where fans can spend time on their soapbox sharing thoughts about the past weekend of NASCAR racing in the Sprint Cup, XFINITY, Camping World Truck and K&N Pro Series. Then, on our Monday night show on Fan4Racing Radio, we’ll mention some of the thoughts expressed here and social media. Continue reading →

Fan4Racing NASCAR and Race Talk Review, IMS, LOR with Hot Topic Sound Off – Monday, July 25, 2016

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Guest include, ARCA Racing Series driver, Chase Briscoe at Cunningham Motorsports talking about his third consecutive victory at Lucas Oil Raceway this past weekend.

NASCAR K&N West driver, Blaine Perkins at Portenga Racing, talks about his 2016 season and looks ahead to the K&N East meets West event at Iowa Speedway this coming weekend.

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 Review! 

NASCAR Hot Topic Sound Off starts at 10 pm for the fastest half-hour in motorsports, then our overtime conversation as we review the hottest topics from the weekend of racing with Aaron Bearden.

We’re reviewing the weekend of racing  at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with the NASCAR Sprint Cup, and XFINITY Series, as well as at Eldora Speedway with the Camping World Truck Series at Lucas Oil Raceway with the ARCA Racing Series.

Listen to our panel discussion with drivers, crew, and other racing personalities. Call 929-477-1790 OR tweet @Fan4RacingSite @Sal_Sigala or @AaronBearden93 with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

Our show starts at 8:30 pm ET on Monday, July 25, 2016.

As always…Thanks for Listening!

Kyle Busch Makes History in Final Brickyard run for Stewart and Gordon

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Mission accomplished, a record set, and a torch passed to the next generation.

Kyle Busch set a Brickyard record for laps led and became the first driver to sweep both a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR XFINITY Series race from the pole in the same weekend, but the real symbolism of Sunday’s Crown Royal 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway didn’t come until the event was over.

As Busch spun his No. 18 Toyota in a celebratory burnout and took his customary bows near the yard of bricks, Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon slowly circled the track, driving side by side, waving to fans acknowledging their career accomplishments after what is expected to be their respective last appearances at the Brickyard. Continue reading →