Happiness Is…: Moving On from the Best Day in Motorsport
This past Sunday marked a wonderful day in motorsport with Formula 1, IndyCar, and NASCAR all putting on varied shows. In many ways, the culmination …
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.
Slipstream Saturday: Kissing the Walls at the Monaco GP
This weekend is the annual return to Monaco for Formula 1. In some ways, the race is a bit of a stay-at-home affair, as many …
Happiness Is…: The Best Day in Motorsports
This weekend marks the annual best day in motorsports. Sunday features three crown jewel events, beginning with the Monaco Grand Prix, followed by the Indianapolis …
Happiness Is: Testing, Trucks & Bricks
The wreck that overshadowed the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway highlighted a topic this column addressed the previous week regarding safety. …
Slipstream Saturday: Alonso’s Peculiar Start at Catalunya, & the Spanish GP
One of the stories garnering a good deal of attention is anything involving Fernando Alonso. His decision to skip the Monaco Grand Prix, the marquee …
Happiness Is: A Safe, Long, Enjoyable Weekend
The NASCAR traveling circus is moving on from the carnival known as Talladega and parking itself in Kansas this weekend. To some fans, that means …
Happiness Is… Crossing Boundaries & Changes
The races at Richmond International Raceway this past weekend featured some enjoyable competition. It’s what many fans have clamored for over the past few years …
Slipstream Saturday: Ferrari Forging Their Way; Russian Grand Prix
This weekend Formula 1 returns to Sochi, Russia for the Russian Grand Prix. The lead story is how Ferrari has finally proved to be a …
Will Power Claims Pole for Grand Prix of Alabama
Will Power sped to the pole position for the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park. Power, with a time of 1:06:961, …
Happiness Is…Sponsorship, Technology & Barber
The news is light this week as NASCAR heads to Bristol Motor Speedway. This event, once a jewel of the schedule, has now fallen alongside …