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Photo – Tom Pennington/Getty Images

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series makes a trip to the 1.058 mile New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend.

Several drivers are still looking for their first win of 2014.  Aric Almirola was one of those, until winning Sunday’s rain-shortened race at Daytona and winning on the 30th anniversary of Richard Petty’s 200th career win. Continue reading

TV Alert – NASCAR Spotter Chris Lambert Feature on FOX News

Photo - FOX News Channel
Photo – FOX News Channel

FOX News Channel (FNC) is presenting a special NASCAR related feature on “My America with Elisabeth Hasselbeck,” during FOX & Friends on July 7th and 8th.

In this short-form feature, FOX & Friends co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck will explore NASCAR spotter Chris Lambert’s inspirational story by showcasing the character and passion that makes him uniquely American. After losing his first wife and child in an automobile accident, Lambert rose from the tragedy to become one of NASCAR’s spotters. A spotter for Sprint Cup racer Denny Hamlin, Lambert acts as a “guardian angel” during each race by making sure all four corners of the racecar remain intact and out of danger. He has spent his entire career looking out for other’s and making sure they get back home safe and sound.

WHAT: “My America with Elisabeth Hasselbeck”

WHEN: July 7th and 8th, 2014 during FOX & Friends (6-9AM/ET)

WHERE: FOX News Channel

Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk – Monday, July 7, 2014

Guests for this episode include Kaz Grala, K&N East driver with Turner Scott Motorsports coming off his best finish of the season of fifth at Langley Speedway. This weekend Grala competes at his home track, New Hampshire Motor Speedway with high hopes and expectations.

Also, Whelen All-American driver Toni McCray joins the conversation after winning two events at Irwindale Speedway. McCray is now 18 points away from leading the point standings and intends to compete hard in the next Twins features at Irwindale on July 19th.

In the first half-hour, Patrick Staropoli joins us to talk about ‘Driven’ a new documentary about his racing career, Harvard degree and Medical studies.  He’ll also talk about his new role at Michael Waltrip Racing as a Marketing Intern.

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.

Listen to our round table panel discussion with drivers, crew, and other racing personalities and call 347-996-5176 during the LIVE broadcast to join the conversation about the hottest topics leading up to the next race.

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Aric Almirola Wins Rain-Shortened Coke Zero 400 at Daytona

It was throwback Sunday at Daytona International Speedway with an old-school starting time, and an old-school win.

The green flag waved in the morning. Mid-afternoon, Richard Petty Motorsports’ famed No. 43 was back in Daytona’s Gatorade Victory Lane thanks to Aric Almirola’s rain-shortened win in the 56th Annual Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola. Thirty years ago – July 4, 1984  – Petty won this race, the last of his 200 career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victories. Continue reading