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#NASCARGoesWest: Las Vegas

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Jimmie Johnson, the driver of the #48 Lowe’s for Pros Chevrolet, gets into his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 2, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo – Robert Laberge/Getty Images

In the spirit of the “numbers game” that characterizes the Las Vegas area hosting NASCAR’s three national series this weekend, here are some jackpot trends and statistics to consider as NASCAR starts its three-race western swing (#NASCARGoesWest) with the Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Continue reading →

Custer’s NASCAR Cup Series Debut

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Cole Custer, the driver of the #00 Haas Automation Ford, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 2, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

This weekend marks the Cup debut for Xfinity Series championship contender Cole Custer, 20, who will drive the Rick Ware Motorsports No. 51 Ford on Sunday. He joins Kyle Busch and Aric Almirola in making his first Cup start at the famed 1.5-mile speedway. Continue reading →

Elliott Sadler: A Familiar Face in NASCAR Xfinity Series

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Elliott Sadler, the driver of the #1 OneMain Financial Chevrolet, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 2, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo – Sean Gardner/Getty Images

Only two weeks into the 2018 season and veteran Elliott Sadler is back where he feels most comfortable – leading the Xfinity Series championship standings. The four-time championship runner-up has not won a race at this week’s venue, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but he has back-to-back eighth-place finishes in his last two races here. He finished fifth in 2013 and his top showing was a third-place after qualifying on the pole in 2012. Continue reading →

Fan4Racing NASCAR Weekend Preview of Las Vegas – Thursday, March 1, 2018

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Join co-host Sharon Burton and co-host Jay ‘MJ’ Husmann 8:30 to 10 pm ET for Fan4Racing NASCAR Weekend Preview as we rev up race fans with our preview of Atlanta Motor Speedway from 8:30 to 10 pm ET.

We’re previewing the upcoming weekend of racing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup, Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. We’ll also give a few updates from the NASCAR K&N Pro Series and ARCA Racing Series.

Then stay tuned in 10 to 10:30 pm ET for Fan4Racing NASCAR Hot Topics Sound Off with co-host Andy Laskey as our Fan4Racing crew discusses all the hottest topics leading into the weekend of racing.

Call 929-477-1790 or tweet @Fan4RacingSite, @MoparMJ8 or @alaskey14 with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

Our LIVE broadcast begins 8:30 pm ET, Thursday, March 1, 2018, or listen to the PODCAST afterward.

As always, Thanks for listening!

Kaz Grala ‘Making the Best’ of his First NASCAR Xfinity Race at Atlanta

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Kaz Grala on Fan4Racing Radio, Monday, February 26, 2018, at 9 pm ET. Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

Kaz Grala is our guest on Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk, Monday, February 26, 2018, at 9 pm ET. Call 929-477-1790 with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast. 

In his first NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Kaz Grala’s No 24 Ford Mustang with JGL Racing lost power while under caution between the second and third stage, forcing him to make an unscheduled pit stop.  Continue reading →