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Despite Last Year’s Failure, Johnson Likes his Chances at Dover

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Citizen Solider 400 at Dover International Speedway on September 30, 2016 in Dover, Delaware. Photo - Chris Trotman/Getty Images

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Citizen Solider 400 at Dover International Speedway on September 30, 2016 in Dover, Delaware. Photo – Chris Trotman/Getty Images

On a rainy morning at Dover International Speedway, Jimmie Johnson was hopeful lightning wouldn’t strike twice—figuratively speaking, of course.

A year ago, in the third race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, the failure of a rear-axle seal eliminated the six-time series champion from NASCAR’s ten-race playoff.

Never mind that Johnson has owned the Monster Mile with ten victories in 29 starts. Last year’s 41st-place finish in the Chase race reminded the Dover dominator that freakish bad luck can strike at any time and dramatically change the course of a season. Continue reading →

Larson Holds Final Chase Transfer Spot Heading into Dover Cutoff

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Photo - Jerry Markland/Getty Images

Photo – Jerry Markland/Getty Images

So far, so good in Kyle Larson’s first Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.

The No. 42 Chevrolet driver holds the final transfer spot to the Round of 12 by five points over his Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Jamie McMurray heading into Sunday’s Citizen Soldier 400 Chase cutoff race at Dover International Speedway at 2 pm. ET on NBCSN.

Larson finished 18th in the Chase opener at Chicagoland and tenth last Sunday at New Hampshire, but still has some work to do. Continue reading →

Fan4Racing NASCAR Weekend Preview Dover, LVMS with Hot Topic Sound Off – Thursday, September 29, 2016

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Every Thursday 8:30 to 10:30 pm ET with host Sharon Burton and co-host Brian Eberly

Every Thursday 8:30 to 10:30 pm ET with host Sharon Burton and co-host Brian Eberly

Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Aaron Bearden on NASCAR Weekend Preview, 8:30 to 10 pm your complete guide for the upcoming racing at Dover International Speedway and Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

We’re previewing the NASCAR Sprint Cup, XFINITY and Camping World Truck Series,as well as the K&N Pro Series East season finale.

During NASCAR Hot Topic Sound Off, we’ll discuss the latest news and hot topics from the Sprint Cup, XFINITY and Camping World Truck Series as well as the K&N Pro Series and ARCA Racing Series.

Call 929-477-1790 or tweet @Fan4RacingSite or @AaronBearden93 with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

Our show begins at 8:30 pm ET on Thursday, September 29, 2016.

As always…Thanks for listening!

Fan4Racing NASCAR & Race Talk Review of NHMS, KY, Meridian with Hot Topic Sound Off – Monday, September 26, 2016

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Guest include, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver, Cameron Hayley at ThorSport Racing talking about his 2016 season, racing at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and what’s next.

410 Sprint Car driver Bud Kaeding, talks about earning his fourth King of the West victory this season at Placerville Speedway.

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 NASCAR & Race Talk Review! 

NASCAR Hot Topic Sound Off starts at 10 pm for the fastest half-hour in motorsports, then our overtime conversation as we review the hottest topics from the weekend of racing with Aaron Bearden.

We’re reviewing the weekend of racing at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Camping World Truck Series, as well as at Kentucky Speedway with the XFINITY Series and ARCA Racing Series. We’ll also talk about the K&N Pro Series West at Meridian Speedway.

Listen to our panel discussion with drivers, crew, and other racing personalities. Call 929-477-1790 OR tweet @Fan4RacingSite @Sal_Sigala or @AaronBearden93 with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

Our show starts at 8:30 pm ET on Monday, September 26, 2016.

As always…Thanks for listening!

Truex and Kenseth Stage Intense Late-Race Battle – But in Vain

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LOUDON, NH - SEPTEMBER 25: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 Dollar General Toyota, leads Martin Truex Jr, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Denver Mattress Toyota, and Chase Elliott, driver of the #24 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bad Boy Off Road 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 25, 2016 in Loudon, New Hampshire. Photo by Rainier Ehrhardt/NASCAR via Getty Images

LOUDON, NH – SEPTEMBER 25: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 Dollar General Toyota, leads Martin Truex Jr, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Denver Mattress Toyota, and Chase Elliott, driver of the #24 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bad Boy Off Road 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 25, 2016 in Loudon, New Hampshire.
Photo by Rainier Ehrhardt/NASCAR via Getty Images

For all appearances, Matt Kenseth and Martin Truex Jr. were going to settle Sunday’s Bad Boy Off Road 300 between them.

Truex led a race-high 141-of-300 laps at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Kenseth led 105.

From a restart on lap 249 until the fifth caution of the race on lap 285, the Toyota drivers ran 1-2, with Kenseth playing defense from the lead and Truex trying every trick he knew to get past Kenseth’s No. 20 Camry. Continue reading →