Tag Archives: NASCAR Hall of Fame

Fireball Roberts: A Pathfinder into NASCAR’s Superspeedway Era

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Fireball Roberts Photo - ISC Gallery/Getty Images

Fireball Roberts
Photo – ISC Gallery/Getty Images

To his legion of fans, Edward Glenn Roberts Jr. was known as “Fireball.” His friends, however, simply called the pioneer NASCAR premier series racing star “Glenn.”

Legend has it that Roberts, the 1962 Daytona 500 winner, acquired his nickname as a fastball-throwing baseball pitcher. Others, including Roberts’ family, disputed the story, noting that the teen’s alleged American Legion baseball team – the Zellwood Mud Hens – never existed. Fellow competitors said the moniker mirrored the Daytona Beach, Fla., driver’s devil-may-care approach to stock car racing.  Continue reading →

Fan Appreciation Day at NASCAR’s Hall of Fame

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Photo - Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Photo – Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Free Admission to NASCAR Hall of Fame for All Fans on February 1st

NASCAR’s Hall of Fame is offering fans unlimited FREE access for the first time since its 2012 opening.

Saturday, February 1st, fans will enter the Hall for free in celebration of NASCAR Fan Appreciation Day – a full day of special activities including autographs and Q&A sessions with current drivers and NASCAR Hall of Famers. Continue reading →

NASCAR Announces Modifications to NASCAR Hall of Fame & Creates New Award

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NASCAR Hall of FameNASCAR Announces Modifications To NASCAR Hall Of Fame Eligibility And Selection Process; Creates New Award For Outstanding Contributions 

NASCAR today announced a number of changes to the selection process for the NASCAR Hall of Fame (NHOF), including a modification to driver eligibility parameters and the creation of a new award to honor significant contributions to the growth and success of the sport.

In all, six changes and updates will be made starting with the selection of the Class of 2015 – all designed to improve upon an already strong process that has led to the selection of 25 deserving inductees.  Continue reading →

NBC Sports Tabs Rick Allen as Lead Race Announcer

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Photo - Rick Allen's twitter account

Photo – Rick Allen’s twitter account

Rick Allen Named Lead Race Announcer for NBC Sports Group‘s Upcoming NASCAR Coverage

Rick Allen brings more than a decade of motorsports broadcasting experience

NBC’s Sports Group announces that Rick Allen has signed a multi-year agreement to serve as the lead race announcer for NBC’s upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series coverage beginning in 2015. Alongside Allen in the NBC Sports Broadcast booth will be current driver Jeff Burton, who also announced that he will be joining NBC’s multi-platform NASCAR coverage.  Continue reading →

Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR-NHRA Talk – Monday, December 2, 2013

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Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Sal Sigala, on Monday, December 2nd, 8:30 to 10pm ET as we bring fans the smartest racing talk around on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR-NHRA Talk! 

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Listen to our round table panel discussion with drivers, crew, and other racing personalities. Call 347-996-5176 during the LIVE Broadcast to join the conversation about the hottest topics leading up to the next race.

This episode begins with Buz McKim, historian at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, NC to share his thoughts about the new Glory Road exhibit. Sneak peeks of the revamped exhibit were revealed in October and November and more are coming in December. The new Glory Road exhibit is set for unveiling in January, 2014.

Next is Mason Mitchell, ARCA driver and owner of Mason Mitchell Motorsports to discuss his career and plans for next season.

Then, Tony Franco, a jet fuel dragster with NHRA joins the conversation about his 2013 season and plans for 2014. NOTE: Tony Franco was unable to be on this episode, so his team manager Chris Bosen joins the conversation.

  • Introductions – Inspiring stories
  • Q&As with Buz McKim – Mason Mitchell – Tony Franco
  • NASCAR NHRA hot topics – Sprint Cup Series Silly Season
  • Fan2Fan NASCAR – NHRA Talk for next week

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