Johnson Reclaims Charlotte Glory with Superb Coca-Cola 600 Performance

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From lap one to lap 400, Sunday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway belonged solely to Jimmie Johnson. Johnson and his No. 48 team dominated as they perfectly executed a game plan en route to their first victory of the year.

Rarely does this team go too far into the season without scoring a victory. However, the team wasn’t fazed by the somewhat slow start this year. Demonstrating their strength as team in this race, Johnson once again proved why he’s a six-time champion. Continue reading

Fan4Racing – Let’s Talk NASCAR on Saturday Night – May 24, 2014

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Join host Sharon Burton for the smartest NASCAR Talk around at 7:30 to 9:30 pm ET every Saturday night on Fan4Racing – Let’s Talk NASCAR on Saturday Night!

The dynamics of race day with at-the-track action and driver interaction is always fascinating and usually creates a buzz around the NASCAR world and our panel is discussing all the hottest topics leading up to the next race!

This episode includes discussions updating the races of the weekend and previewing the upcoming races and more!

The Fan4Racing panel Steve Billmyer and Stephen McCall join the discussion throughout the show to discuss all the hottest topics leading up to the next race!

So come on NASCAR Fan4Racing – Let’s Talk NASCAR on Saturday Night!

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Throwback Thursday – Gordon Gets First Win in Coca-Cola 600

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Rick Hendrick took a chance on Jeff Gordon and it paid off. The 22-year-old driver found himself in victory lane after NASCAR’s longest event, the Coca-Cola 600.

Gordon’s crew chief, Ray Evernham, used a two-tire strategy to get him out in front for good. The No. 24 car had the best view of Charlotte Motor Speedway, starting on the pole.

The two dominant cars on the night were Geoffrey Bodine and Rusty Wallace. Neither driver won the Coca-Cola 600 up to that point. Both drivers together led 288 of the 400 laps of the race. Continue reading

Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk – Monday, May 19, 2014

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Guests include NASCAR K&N Pro Series East drivers Ryan Gifford with Rev Racing and Ben Rhodes with Turner Scott Motorsports and ARCA driver Justin Boston with Venturini Motorsports!

Both Gifford and Rhodes are members of this season’s NASCAR Next program highlighting the sports up-and-coming stars. Gifford raced in the Nationwide Series this past weekend with Biagi DenBeste Racing while Rhodes won the K&N East Meets West event at Iowa Speedway. Boston earned his first career win at Toledo Speedway this past weekend!

Join hosts 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.

Listen to our round table panel discussion with drivers, crew, and other racing personalities as we talk about the hottest topics leading up to the next race.

BONUS 90 minutes 10 to 11:30 pm ET to discuss NASCAR Hot Topics including NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2015 nominees. The 2015 Class announcement is Wednesday, May 21st at 4pm ET on Fox Sports 1

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McMurray Fights Off Edwards in Final Segment for All-Star Race Victory

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In a race that featured non-stop action, appropriately, the battle for the win involved fenders rubbing. As Jamie McMurray and Carl Edwards battled door-to-door, each looked for the glimpse of clear track ahead that likely meant victory. McMurray was quickest to find that space and he ended the night in victory lane. Continue reading