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John Hunter Nemechek has High Expectations for the 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Season

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poses for a portrait during the 2015 NASCAR Media Day at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2015 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Photo - Getty Images

John Hunter Nemechek at 9 pm ET on Monday, January 18, 2016.  Photo – Getty Images

John Hunter Nemechek is our guest on Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk on Monday, January 18, 2015 at 9 pm ET.  Although this is a pre-recorded interview, from Wednesday, January 13th with Fan4Racing, feel free to tweet your comments to @Fan4RacingSite during our LIVE broadcast. 

The 2016 season is still shaping up for John Hunter Nemechek, with NEMCO Motorsports for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, but he’s clear on his expectations and goals for the year – to win races and the championship title.

After two successful part-time campaigns the last two seasons  – ten races in 2014 and 18 races in 2015 – Nemechek is looking to race the full season this year. Continue reading →

Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk – Monday, December 7, 2015

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Guests include, Speed51.com’s Social Media director, Rob Blount, to help us breaking down the Snowball Derby events of the weekend at Five Flags Speedway.

Then, Snowball Derby polesitter, Ty Majeski, an Alan Kulwicki development driver, talks about his début in the Derby and finishing third at Five Flags Speedway on Sunday.

Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Sal Sigala every Monday night 8:30 to 10 pm ET as we bring fans the smartest racing talk around on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk! Joining our round table is our Fan4Racing writer, Brian Eberly.

NASCAR Hot Topic Sound Off is 10 to 10:30 pm ET with Sharon Burton hosting an interactive discussion with co-host Chris Knight will return next week Dec. 14th.

We’re chatting about the hottest topics from the weekend of racing at Five Flags Speedway for the Snowball Derby and Snowflake 100. As well as, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, XFINITY Series & Camping World Truck Series recognition banquets.

Listen to our panel discussion with drivers, crew, and other racing personalities. Call 929-477-1790 OR tweet @Fan4RacingSite or @beberly18 with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

Our show begins at 8:30 pm ET on Monday, December 7, 2015.

As always…Thanks for listening!

Snowball Derby Drama at Five Flags Speedway

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Rob Blount at 9 pm ET on Monday, December 7, 2015.

Rob Blount at 9 pm ET on Monday, December 7, 2015.

Rob Blount, from Speed 51 is our guest on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk on Monday, December 7th, 2015 at 9 pm ET.  Then at 9:30 pm ET, Snowball Derby polesitter, Ty Majeski joins us. Call 929-477-1790 or tweet @Fan4RacingSite or @beberly18 with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

For Super Late-Model drivers and fans, the first weekend of December is for Five Flags Speedway racing including the Snowflake 100 and Snowball Derby. The best Super Late-Model drivers in the country make the trek to the track in Pensacola, Florida each year in hopes of winning the most exciting, competitive and pressure-packed event of the season. And there was plenty of drama this weekend.

Last year’s Snowball Derby winner, John Hunter Nemechek was on a mission to sweep the weekend by winning both events – the Snowflake 100 and Snowball Derby. The first part of his plan fell into place when he won the Snowflake 100 on Saturday, but trouble in the late laps of the Snowball Derby ended his hopes when his car went up in flames. Two crew members had injuries, with one treated in the infield care center and the other sent to the hospital for further evaluation. Both were in good spirits according to NEMCO Motorsports. Continue reading →

West Coast Champ, Derek Thorn Primed for Snowball Derby Success

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Derek Thorn at 8:40 pm ET on Monday, November 30, 2015. Photo - Derek Thorn Racing Facebook page

Derek Thorn at 8:40 pm ET on Monday, November 30, 2015. Photo – Derek Thorn Racing Facebook page

Derek Thorn is our guest on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk on Monday, November 30, 2015 at 8:40 pm ET. Call 929-477-1790 or tweet @Fan4RacingSite @Sal_Sigala or @beberly18 with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

‘Champion’ is a term of honor for Derek Thorn, as the 2013 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West title holder, he followed up in 2014 as champion of the SPEARS Southwest Tour. But the race weekend this multi-champ looks forward to attending and still seeks to win is the annual Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola Florida.  And this year is no exception with Thorn primed for Snowball Derby success. Continue reading →

John Hunter Nemechek Wins 47th Annual Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway

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Photo - Courtesy of NEMCO Motorsports

Photo – Courtesy of NEMCO Motorsports

John Hunter Nemechek is our next guest on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk on Monday, December 8, 2014 at 8:35 pm ET. Also, Tim Bryant, General Manager of Five Flags Speedway is our guest at 9 pm ET.  Call 714-202-9918 during the LIVE broadcast with any questions or comments.

John Hunter Nemechek raced to the win taking the 47th Annual Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, FL on Sunday, December 7th, 2014 in his third start in the event.

Nemechek, who took the lead at lap 286, was looking to keep the top-spot in his second of two races at Five Flags this weekend. He finished second in the Snowflake 100 which had finished mere hours earlier but with a gutsy pit call and undeniable talent, the rising star brought home his crowning achievement in the Pensacola win.  Continue reading →