David Hyatt: Iowa Speedweeks is About the Fans

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Former president of MRN radio, David Hyatt knows what it takes to give the fans what they want after 20 plus years at the helm.  He brings that same mentality to his current role as president of Iowa Speedway, now in just his second full season in the position.  With the races in 2019 scheduled the way they were, the race track ended up with doubleheader race weekends back-to-back, making for a very busy couple of weeks hosting the NTT Indy Car Series, the ARCA Menards Series last week and both the K&N Pro Series and Xfinity Series under the NASCAR banner this week.  But as the saying goes, sometimes you have to make lemonade from the lemons you are given and Hyatt saw this as an opportunity to maximize fan interaction, thus Iowa Speedweeks was born.

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Kyle Larson’s Woes Continue with Crash in Pocono Practice

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Roughly ten minutes into opening Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice at Pocono Raceway, Kyle Larson’s No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet broke loose in the Tunnel Turn.

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Kyle Larson is Optimistic about his Playoff Chances

LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE – JULY 19: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 McDonald’s Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 19, 2019, in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Even factoring in his laidback Californian-cool personality, listening to Kyle Larson this week, it’s obvious that he is both optimistic and confident about his chances to qualify for the 2019 edition of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.

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Fan4Racing NASCAR Weekend Preview of Pocono and Iowa – Thursday, July 25, 2019

Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Jay Husmann every Thursday night 8:30 to 10 pm ET for Fan4Racing NASCAR Weekend Preview as we rev up race fans for the upcoming weekend of racing! 

We’re previewing the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup, Gander Outdoors Truck, and ARCA Menards Series at Pocono Raceway, along with the Xfinity, and K&N Pro Series at Iowa Speedway. 

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

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

Our LIVE broadcast begins at 8:30 pm ET, Thursday, July 25, 2019. 

As always…Thanks for listening!

Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk Review of New Hampshire and Iowa – Monday, July 22, 2019

Guests on this episode include…

Chandler Smith

ARCA Menards Series driver with Venturini Motorsports after winning this past weekend at Iowa Speedway

Chase Cabre

NASCAR K&N Pro Series East driver with Rev Racing after winning at New Hampshire Motor Speedway for his second-straight series victory.

Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Sal Sigala every Monday night 8:30 to 10 pm ET as we bring fans the smartest race talk around on Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk Review!

Stay tuned in 10 to 10:30 pm ET for NASCAR Hot Topics Sound Off with co-host Andy Laskey as our Fan4Racing crew discusses the hottest topics from the weekend of racing,

We’re talking all the latest from New Hampshire Motor Speedway in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and K&N Pro Series East along with the ARCA Menards Series at Iowa Speedway.  We’ll include updates from the Gander Outdoors Truck Series, K&N Pro Series West, and more.

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

Our LIVE broadcast starts at 8:30 pm ET on Monday, July 22, 2019.

As always…Thanks for listening!