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Sprint Cup Series Duck Commander 500 at Texas Preview

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With six different Sprint Cup Series winners in the first six races for the season, the question now is, will there be a seventh different winner at Texas Motor Speedway?

Kurt Busch set a Chase for the Sprint Cup era record the moment he hit the finish line to close last Sunday’s race at Martinsville Speedway – six different winners in the first six races of the season. More amazing is that Matt Kenseth and Jimmie Johnson – the top two winners in the 2013 season – are not among that group.  Neither are marquee winners Kasey Kahne or Greg Biffle or Jeff Gordon or Denny Hamlin. Continue reading →

Fan4Racing – Fan2Fan Let’s Talk NASCAR on Saturday Night

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Join host Sharon Burton in April for the smartest NASCAR Talk around 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 about, the Nationwide Series at Texas recap and preview of Darlington, a preview of the Sprint Cup Series race at Texas, the impact of lower horsepower on the Sprint Cup cars, the tire wear issues and a preview and discussion of the documentary Havana Motor Club compared to early NASCAR.

Our panel will join the discussion throughout the show and includes Kristen Schneider, Kyle Magda, Dontae Allen, Ryan O’Hara and Steve.Billmyer

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

Listen to the Podcast right here….

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Throwback Thursday – Elliott Sadler Ends Winless Skid at Texas

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NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series driver Elliott Sadler celebrates his win in the Samsung /RadioShack 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Photo - Sherryl Creekmore for NASCAR

NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series driver Elliott Sadler celebrates his win in the Samsung /RadioShack 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.
Photo – Sherryl Creekmore for NASCAR

Elliott Sadler was looking to visit victory lane again in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. 2004 was his second year working with his No. 38 Robert Yates Racing team.

Sadler grabbed his lone Cup victory with the Wood Brothers at Bristol Motor Speedway in March 2001.

He and the No. 38 team were looking for more in 2004.

2000 Cup champ Bobby Labonte won the pole for the race with a surprising driver coming in second. It was Bill Elliott, who scaled down to a part-time ride for Evernham Motorsports.

Elliott wrestled the lead from Labonte and led the first 19 laps.          Continue reading →

Collegiate Paint Schemes in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series

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Jeff Gordon’s No. 24 is adding Texas A&M University to list of Collegiate paint schemes in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series

On April 6, 2014 at Texas Motor Speedway four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, Jeff Gordon’s No. 24 Chevrolet is featuring a Texas A&M University paint scheme. On Thursday, there is an unveiling of Gordon’s No. 24 collegiate paint scheme at Texas A&M campus.  Continue reading →

Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk – Monday, March 31, 2014

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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! 

Every episode features a round table panel discussion with drivers, crew, and other racing personalities.

This episode begins with the Fan4Racing panel discussion about the races at Martinsville Speedway, previewing the upcoming races at Texas Motor Speedway and more!

Next, film-maker, Bent-Jorgen Perlmutt, joins the conversation about his newest film, Havana Motor Club – A compelling character-driven story about Cuba’s vibrant community of underground drag racers and their quest to hold Cuba’s first official car race since the revolution.

Then Bill McAnally, owner of Bill McAnally Racing joins the discussion about his organization and their 2014 season.

Listen to the Podcast right here….

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