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Throwback Thursday – Nemechek Becomes first Non-Chaser to Win at Kansas

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With Nextel becoming the sponsor of the Cup Series in 2004, NASCAR introduced a new points system as well.

The top-ten drivers in points after 26 races go on to battle it out for the championship over the last ten races of the season.

MB2 Motorsports drier Joe Nemechek missed the Chase field and was only racing for pride during the last ten races in 2004. The only bright spot in his season was grabbing the pole the week before at Talladega. Along with his own Busch Series team, Nemechek ran double-duty at Kansas. Continue reading →

Clint Bowyer Celebrating 300th Start at Home Track – Kansas Speedway

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Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz learned there’s no place like home and there’s reason to believe Clint Bowyer is thinking the same this weekend at Kansas Speedway. A native of Emporia, KS, there’s no better place to celebrate Bowyer’s 300th start than at his home track.

The Sprint Cup Series is back in action this weekend, and for the first time – and for Bowyer’s 300th start – they’re racing under the lights on Saturday night giving fans another reason to celebrate.

All this takes place on Saturday, May 10th at 7 pm ET on FOX, MRN and Sirius XM channel 90.

Take a look at some of the photos from Bowyer’s first 299 races of his Sprint Cup Series Career:

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And of course, there’s more for Bowyer to celebrate at Kansas Speedway this weekend…. Continue reading →

Fan4Racing Hot Topic Sound Off…is Now Open

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Let’s hear your opinion about the finish at the Aaron’s 499 Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway!

Also – Sound off about your thoughts on Bad Brad’s (Keselowski) racing tactics at Talladega.

If commenting below, please remember this is a family-oriented site, so no profanity and keep it respectful.

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Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk – Monday, May 5, 2014

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Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Sal Sigala every Monday night 8:30 -10 pm ET as we bring fans the smartest racing talk around on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk! Click the link to hear the live broadcast or the Podcast afterward.

Listen to our round table panel discussion with drivers, crew, and other racing personalities.

This episode begins with our Fan4Racing panel discussion about Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series, races at Talladega and the K&N West race at Irwindale Speedway. We’ll also preview the upcoming NASCAR weekend at Kansas Speedway and more…with our Fan4Racing crew including, Jason Schultz and Kyle Magda, Sharon and Sal!

Then, ARCA driver Mason Mitchell joins the conversation about his race and fourth-place finish at Talladega this weekend and his 2014 season.

Next, Lacie Price, driver of the No. 22 Team Nine Motorsports Super Truck and No. 22 Dustin Ash Motorsports Legend Car for Gene Price Motorsports joins the discussion about her 2014 season. Lacie is also a second-year honor student at UCR on the pre-med track.

BONUS 90-minutes of NASCAR Hot Topics discussion with our Fan4Racing panel including Kyle Magda, Steve Billmyer, & Stephen McCall. Interesting conversation about all the hottest NASCAR topics leading up to the next race!

Listen to the Podcast right here….

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Hamlin Holds onto Late Lead for a Talladega Victory

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When trouble struck as the white flag was waving, Denny Hamlin was in the perfect position. He was out front and stayed there until NASCAR threw the yellow-flag for debris scattered across the frontstretch. This is the No.11 team’s first victory of the season and the one likely providing a Chase birth.

A mix of drivers led the race early. Paul Menard, Danica Patrick, and Jeff Gordon all shared the top spot before the first caution on lap 14. Continue reading →