Happiness Is: Economics, Harvick & Melbourne
One of the things that has been peculiar to cover the past half-decade was NASCAR and the perceptions of doom that surround the sport. This … Continue Reading
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: Happy, Rings & The Ex
No need for any attempts of witty whatever to open the column this week. Letʻs just jump into some happiness. Happiness Is…Happy. Usually when a … Continue Reading
Happiness Is: No. 8 – Birdwatching
Weʻre back with another installment of bringing joy to the NASCAR world. Or maybe itʻs regarding the joy that NASCAR brings. Or perhaps NASCAR fans … Continue Reading
Happiness Is: Acknowledgement
So thatʻs that. Austin Dillon won the Daytona 500 and joins a rather peculiar list of drivers who enjoyed rather undistinguished careers but still hoisted … Continue Reading
Happiness Is: Joy
Itʻs time. Time to start imagining the prospect of winterʻs chill receding in the rear-view mirror. Time to enjoy the jet dryer of time blowing … Continue Reading
NASCAR Top 10 Storylines 2017: Tumbling NASCAR TV Ratings
One of the NASCAR stories that attracted a lot of attention in 2017, which seems kind of ironic, is NASCAR TV ratings and viewership numbers. … Continue Reading
Happiness Is: Matt Kenseth, Tears & Championships
There are a number of storylines that emerged from the Cup race at Phoenix – pardon me, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at … Continue Reading
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 … Continue Reading
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 … Continue Reading
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, … Continue Reading