F1 Slipstream Saturday: Are Changes Foreshadowing Trends?
The final two races of the 2017 Formula 1 season is an interesting time. With the championships settled, the racing this weekend comes with a …
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.
Happiness Is: Phoenix & Brazil
This past weekend brought all three NASCAR series to life at the same track, which seemed like a rare event. The summer months often bring …
Happiness Is: Controversy, Rosberg & Texas
Once again a short track on the Monster Energy NASCAR Cups Series schedule provided some of the best action. Such a scenario is nothing new, …
F1 Slipstream Saturday: Bienvenidos, Mexican Grand Prix & More
The story of the race is, no surprise, Lewis Hamilton. Should Hamilton finish fifth or better, the driver’s championship is over, regardless of where Sebastian …
Happiness Is: Trolling, 4X and Lights
The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway solidified the idea that Martin Truex Jr. will be one of the championship drivers at …
Happiness Is: Conspiracies, Texas & One
There were seven cars running when the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race resumed for the final time last weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. Oh, right, …
F1 Slipstream Sunday: Hamilton Closing In on His Fourth Title & Japanese Grand Prix
Sunny skies set the scene to start the Japanese Grand Prix, which felt much needed after FP2 was washed out and cloudy skies hovered over …
Happiness Is: Late-Season Racing & Change
With all the crazy goings on in the world we all need a few moments to get happy. While this column is more than willing …
Slipstream Saturday: Selamat tinggal, Malaysian GP; and More
This weekend, Formula 1 returns to Sepang International Circuit for the Malaysian Grand Prix. The race comes in a bittersweet fashion as this will be …
Happiness Is: Sports & Politics
Recent events have been focusing on the flag and notions of protest and reactions have ranged from right to left, from sane and logical to …