As a writer and editor, Ava anchors the Formula 1 coverage for the site, while working through many of its biggest columns. Ava earned a Masters in Sports Studies at UGA and a PhD in American Studies from UH-Mānoa. Her dissertation Chased Women, NASCAR Dads, and Southern Inhospitality: How NASCAR Exports The South is in the process of becoming a book.
Bristol Was Never the Great Colosseum
The notion that Bristol is the last great anything is surely up for debate, according to Ava Ladner.
Personality As Product
Fox is creating personalities for IndyCar drivers out of thin air, while NASCAR drivers have TV static personalities.
How the Championships Are Won
A huge weekend across the sports world could set the tone for each of several disciplines’ respective championships.
Slipstream Saturdays: Lewis Hamilton & Max Verstappen on the Same Side?
The mere mention of profanity has become a point of debate in Formula 1.
Does NASCAR Really Think It Can Beat Michael Jordan 1-on-1?
23XI Racing didn’t sign the latest charter agreement, and that could be bad news for those opposite Michael Jordan.
Playoffs? The Silly Scheduling of the NASCAR Postseason
The NASCAR playoffs across all three series should begin at the same time … right?
Time to Put the Firecracker 400 Back Where It Belongs
It is time to move the Firecracker 400 back to July 4 weekend.
Max Verstappen Returns to Form at Canadian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen won the Canadian Grand Prix, snapping a two-race winless spell.