Jake Drew is the 2022 ARCA West Champion; Sammy Smith is the Race Winner at Phoenix

Jake Drew is the 2022 ARCA West Champion; Sammy Smith is the race winner at Phoenix Raceway in the Shore Lunch 200 on Friday.

Jake Drew is the 2022 ARCA West Champion; Sammy Smith is the race winner at Phoenix Raceway in the Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 100.

Redemption was on Jake Drew’s mind when he arrived at Phoenix Raceway this weekend.

After losing last year’s ARCA Menards Series West title in a tiebreaker with Jesse Love, Drew entered the Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 100 with almost no stress to deal with, as he only had to take the green flag Friday to clinch the 2022 championship.

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NASCAR Leadership is Optimistic about the Future of the Sport

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 04: NASCAR President Steve Phelps (L) and NASCAR Executive Vice President Steve O’Donnell speak to the media during the NASCAR annual State of the Sport address at Phoenix Raceway on November 04, 2022, in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR leadership is optimistic about the future of the sport during Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway

PHOENIX, Ariz. – In a wide-ranging hour-long question and answer session Friday morning at Phoenix Raceway, NASCAR President Steve Phelps and Chief Operating Officer Steve O’Donnell addressed the media, delivering an upbeat update on the state of the sport and addressing issues from scheduling, leadership, diversity and the status of the Next Gen car heading into the 2023 season, which marks the sport’s 75th anniversary. 

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Championship NASCAR Weekend Preview and Hot Topics Sound Off on Fan4Racing Radio

Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Jay Husmann on Fan4Racing Radio for our Championship NASCAR Weekend Preview and Hot Topics Sound Off with the Fan4Racing crew!

Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Jay Husmann on Fan4Racing Radio for our Championship NASCAR Weekend Preview and Hot Topics Sound off with the Fan4Racing Crew!

In this episode…

We’ll start with some Short Track news, then preview the ARCA West championship race at Phoenix Raceway

Next, we preview the championship races for the NASCAR Truck, Xfinity, and Cup Series at Phoenix

Then, stay tuned in for our Hot Topics Sound-Off discussion with the Fan4Racing crew.

As Always…Thanks for listening!

Phoenix NASCAR Race Review with Hot Topics on Fan4Racing Radio

Phoenix NASCAR Race Review is presented by host Sharon Burton along with Hot Topics Sound Off and the Fan4Racing crew on Fan4Racing Radio!

Phoenix NASCAR Race Review is presented by host Sharon Burton and co-host Sal Sigala. Join us for the smartest race talk around! Then, stick around for Hot Topics Sound Off and our crew on Fan4Racing Radio!

Our guest on this episode is…

Ricky Brooks

Director of Inspections at Five Flags Speedway as he prepares for the upcoming Snowball Derby. His expertise is valued at several premier racing events around the country.

This episode centers around Phoenix Raceway for the NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, Truck, and ARCA West championship races. We also offer a few updates from the ARCA Menards and ARCA East Series as time permits. 

The Agenda

  • We start with a review of the ARCA West Series championship race at Phoenix.
  • Next, we review the NASCAR Truck Series championship race at Phoenix.
  • Then, we review the NASCAR Xfinity and Cup Series championship races at Phoenix.
  • Next, our guest Ricky Brooks joins the conversation.
  • Then, we update the ARCA Menards and ARCA East Series with our season wrap up.
  • Finally, we start our Hot Topics Sound Off with the Fan4Racing crew.

As always…Thanks for listening!

Kyle Larson has a Sensational Season with a NASCAR Cup Series Championship

Kyle Larson has a sensational season with a NASCAR Cup Series championship on Sunday afternoon at Phoenix Raceway.

One last race for four drivers to fight over one championship. It all takes place at Phoenix Raceway. 312 laps on a track that races just like a short track but can be way meaner. Drivers often have issues dealing with the high temperatures. Whether it is the slick racing surface, the resin to add grip, or brake issues, Phoenix Raceway always gives drivers problems.

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