Happiness Is…Dominance, Owning It & “Fluky”
Well Sunday sure ended up being an interesting day. For being considered the best day in racing, however, there was something that felt slightly peculiar. … 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.
Open Wheel Wednesday: Life After the Indy 500
Alexander Rossi won the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 this past Sunday… Wait, who? Alexander Rossi? Who’s that? Isn’t he the guy who tears … Continue Reading
Slipstream Saturday: Monaco. What Else Needs Be Said.
One of the axioms of modern Formula 1 racing is that engineers are the ones pulling all the levers and that the driver is, in … Continue Reading
IndyCar Roundtable: Previewing and Predicting the 100th Indianapolis 500
James Hinchcliffe was a surprising pole winner, but where do you see him ending up as he drives for Schmidt Peterson Motorsports? Mike Neff: This … Continue Reading
Happiness Is…The Best Day in Racing
Yesterday, fumata bianca wafted from the NASCAR headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida, indicating that this year’s Hall of Fame class had been selected. With six … Continue Reading
Happiness Is…Better Entertainment?
Dover is a track that over the past few years has failed to inspire fans to pay attention the the Cup races. Part of this … Continue Reading
Slipstream Saturday: Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix
One of the things that Formula 1 has been trying to sort out this season is how to make the cockpit safer for the driver. … Continue Reading
Happiness Is…Parc Ferme
This past weekend, Kyle Busch continued to show that he is one of the elite drivers of the series by knocking out a win at … Continue Reading
Pace Laps: Blaney Heats Up, Tiny Truck Teams Totaled and Red Bull Rocked
Sprint Cup: Ryan Blaney Grabs Strong Top 5 Ryan Blaney led the charge for Sprint Cup Series rookies with a top-5 finish in Saturday’s Go … Continue Reading
Happiness Is…Going to Kansas?
Feliz Cinco de Mayo! That seemed like a festive way to start the column because we here at Happiness Is headquarters look to things that … Continue Reading