SHOW #258 – This episode is dedicated to the memory of Jason Leffler. Guest: Jeb Burton – We recap racing from Pocono, Jimmie Johnson dominates, Danica Patrick is #1 in 1 survey, not in another, plus we preview Michigan. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie (make sure you listen to every last drop)

(47:51 mins)

CREDITS: 

Hosts: Kerry Murphey & Toby Christie

Executive Producer: Kerry Murphey

Music: Russell Nash Radium Sound

Voice Over: Thomas Moog

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danicaPatrickAccording to a study by folks that track this sort of stuff, Danica Patrick is the #1 Celebrity Endorser when it comes to Social Media Buzz. The study looked at the number of mentions of a brand along with the celebrity on Twitter over a 30 day period, and came up with this list.

#1 Danica Patrick / GoDaddy 12.72%
#2 Rihanna / Cover Girl 3.19%
#3 Lebron James / Nike 1.73%
#4 Alec Baldwin / Capital One 1.36%
#5 Jennifer Aniston / Smart Water .32%

Grab the full list at: http://synthesio.com/corporate/en/2013/marketing-2-0/social-media-reveals-the-true-value-of-a-celebrity-endorser

pocono_nscs_060613The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series climbs up to the Pocono Mountains in Long Pond, Pennsylvania for a challenging race on the 2.5-mile triangle with 14 degree banking at Pocono Raceway.

by Dwight Drum at Racetake.com

This race is named the Party in the Poconos 400 presented by Walmart, but the track is known as The Tricky Triangle. NASCAR drivers past and present respect this fast track that opened in August 4, 1974. A recent re-pavement has rendered most historic data inadequate so teams will look forward to practice time with keen awareness.

Rainy weather may interfere with anticipated adjustment laps.

Continue reading “FYI WIRZ: NASCAR’s Top Five Ride Momentum Into Race 14 In Pocono”