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Patrick Staropoli’s Dream Challenge Continues for 2014

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Photo - Courtesy of BMR/Patrick Staropoli

Photo – Courtesy of BMR/Patrick Staropoli

PEAK Stock Car Dream Challenge winner Patrick Staropoli continues ‘living the dream’ as his great début performance last season in NASCAR’s K&N Pro Series West continues with a five race deal for 2014.

At Spokane Country Raceway last year, Staropoli showed that he is more than ready to pilot a Bill McAnally Racing prepared entry in NASCAR’s K&N Pro Series West. Last season, Staropoli recorded a top-five finish in his NASCAR début, then went on to BMR’s home track, All American Speedway and recorded a sixth-place finish. With two starts under his belt, the Plantation, FL resident is ready to put his No. 99 PEAK car into victory lane.  Continue reading →

Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR-NHRA Talk – Monday, November 11, 2013

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Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Sal Sigala, on Monday, November 11th, 8:30 to 10pm ET as we bring fans the smartest racing talk around on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR-NHRA Talk! 

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It’s K&N Pro Series West night!  And we’re talking with the top-three drivers for the 2013 season!

This episode begins with the 2011 series champion, Greg Pursley,who finished #3 in the series point standings at Phoenix this weekend.  

Next is Derek Thorn, the 2013 K&N Pro Series West Champion to talk about the run to earn his first series title and what it means for his future.

Then, NASCAR Next driver Cameron Hayley, #2 in the point standings joins the conversation. Cameron recently celebrated his first series victory at All-American Speedway in Roseville, CA.

The conversation centers around the highs, the lows and the Phoenix finale!  Then what’s next for each driver. Also, their thoughts about the upcoming Sprint Cup Series season finale at Homestead.

Call 347-996-5176 during the LIVE broadcast with any questions or comments for our guests and Fan4Racing panel.

  • Introductions – Inspiring stories
  • Q&As with Greg Pursley – Derek Thorn – Cameron Hayley
  • NASCAR NHRA hot topics – Chase for the Sprint Cup
  • Fan2Fan NASCAR – NHRA Talk for next week

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Thorn Celebrates First K&N Pro Series West Championship

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Gaulding Grabs Record-Setting Phoenix Victory

Gray Gaulding won the Casino Arizona 50 on Saturday night at Phoenix International Raceway, while Derek Thorn was celebrating the series championship.

Derek Thorn celebrates his first NASCAR K&N Pro Series West championship on Saturday night at Phoenix International Raceway Photo - Getty Images

Derek Thorn celebrates his first NASCAR K&N Pro Series West championship on Saturday night at Phoenix International Raceway
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From Lakeport, CA, Thorn earned his first NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Championship with a 15th-place finish – enough to hold off a trio of strong contenders. Cameron Hayley snagged second place by a mere six points, with 2011 series champion Greg Pursley in third (-16) and Michael Self taking fourth (-24).  Anyone watching the series knows there has been a hot contest in the west with these four contenders exchanging the lead throughout the season.  Continue reading →

Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR-NHRA Talk – Monday, October 14, 2013

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Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Sal Sigala, on Monday, October 14th, 8:30 to 10pm ET as we bring fans the smartest racing talk around on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR-NHRA Talk! 

Listen to the podcast right here…

NOTE: Due to technical issues at the beginning of the show, Please move the counter to 22.50 where the show actually begins on this episode. Thanks!

Listen to our round table conversation with drivers, crew & other racing personalities of the hottest topics, including The Chase for the Sprint Cup… leading up the next race!

This episode begins with Jamie Little, ESPN’s Auto Racing Commentator and Sports Action Reporter for NASCAR’s Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series, IndyCar and X Games!

Next, is David Talley, from Auto Club Speedway‘s public relations, with a ticket give-a-away for the MAV TV 500 IndyCar World Championship on October 19 – Courtesy of Auto Club Speedway!

Then, after winning his first points race in NASCAR’s K&N Pro Series West on Saturday, Cameron Hayley joins the discussion as he now sits second on the point standings for the series championship with just one more race left to run.

For NHRA Talk, Bobby Cottrell, the 7.0 pro national champion for the 2013 season, joins the conversation. This 31-year-old has been racing since he was 16 and owns his own business, building race cars and hot rods in Whittier, CA. He drives for Turk Bros a 7.0/pro comp 6.90 dragster and the Air National Guard A/fuel dragster.

  • Introductions – Inspiring stories
  • Q&As with Jamie Little – David Talley – Cameron Hayley – Bobby Cottrell
  • NASCAR NHRA hot topics – Chase for the Sprint Cup
  • Fan2Fan NASCAR – NHRA Talk for next week

Congratulations to ticket winners Tom and Laura,

for winning a pair of tickets to the MAV TV IndyCar World Championship race October 19th at Auto Club Speedway!

Tickets provided courtesy of Auto Club Speedway!

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Cameron Hayley Earns First Points Win at All American Speedway

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Cameron Hayley captures his first K&N Pro Series West checkered flag Saturday in Roseville. Photo - Victor Decolongon/Getty Images

Cameron Hayley captures his first K&N Pro Series West checkered flag Saturday in Roseville.
Photo – Victor Decolongon/Getty Images

Cameron Hayley earns his first career K&N Pro Series West Win

It was an exciting finish with Cameron Hayley dueling it out with race leader Derek Thorn after the ninth and last restart of the Toyota/NAPA Auto Parts 150 Saturday night at All American Speedway, and earning his first career NASCAR K&N Pro Series West victory.

The 17-year-old Hayley from Calgary, Alberta, battled Thorn for the last five laps and made an impressive move on the outside to take the lead with four laps remaining to capture his first win in a championship points race.

For Hayley it was a breakthrough victory, in his 32nd career start and after five runner-up finishes.  Continue reading →