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Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk – Monday, July 14, 2014

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Guests for this episode include Sprint Cup Series driver David Gilliland, from Front Row Motorsports talking about a family first – racing with his father Butch and son Todd at Irwindale Event Center on July 19th.

Also, Jim Cohan, President/CEO of Irwindale Event Center talks about reopening the track, events July 19th and their 2014 season. And Jason Galvin, Director of Communications and Announcer at Irwindale Event Center talks about his experience at the track over the years.

During the show we giveaway the LA Racing Experience to a lucky fan – Courtesy of Irwindale Event Center.

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.

Note: There were technical issues at the beginning of the show that were resolved allowing us to continue. Also, David Gilliland does join the conversation toward the end and continues beyond our live broadcast via the Podcast: Listen to the entire Podcast right here…

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Three Generations of Gillilands will Compete at Irwindale Event Center

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L-R Butch, David and Todd Gilliland Photo – Breaking Limits

David Gilliland is our next guest on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk on Monday, July 14th at 8:55 pm ET.  Call 347-996-5176 during the LIVE broadcast to interact with David Gilliland and the Fan4Racing panel. 

Butch, David and Todd to Compete in July 19 Super Late Model Race at Irwindale Event Center

Former NASCAR K&N West Series champion Butch Gilliland will dust off his old racing uniform to take on his son and grandson — current NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver David Gilliland and up-and-coming late-model driver Todd Gilliland — in a Super Late Model Series race at Irwindale (Calif.) Speedway on July 19.  The 75-lap feature event will be the first time the three generations of Gillilands will compete against each other on track. Continue reading →

The Good Times Return to Irwindale Event Center

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Irwindale Event Center LogoJim Cohan and Jason Galvin are next guests on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk on Monday, July 14, 2014 with Jim Cohan at 9:15 pm ET and Jason Galvin at 9:35pm ET . Call 347-996-5176 during the LIVE broadcast to interact with Jim Cohan, Jason Galvin and the Fan4Racing panel. 

The history of the Irwindale Event Center has seen both good and bad times and after closing in 2012, the good times are once again upon this famed racing venue in the San Gabriel Valley in Southern California. In late 2012, Jim Cohan, who ran the LA Driving Experience at the track was able to secure funding to re-open the speedway under his management. The track is back on the NASCAR Home Tracks schedule running a bi-weekly schedule for 2013. Jim Cohan, is now President/CEO, Irwindale Event Center bringing his experience to give the track it’s best chance at sustained success.  Continue reading →

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

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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.

Listen to the Podcast right here…

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Toni McCray Takes Two Wins in Lucas Oil Late Model Twins at Irwindale

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Toni McCray is our next guest on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk on Monday, July 7, 2014 at 9:30 pm ET. Call 347-996-5176 during the LIVE broadcast to interact with Toni McCray and the Fan4Racing panel. 

Toni McCray swept the Lucas Oil Late Model Twins features putting her team into championship contention at Irwindale Speedway this weekend.  Continue reading →