2015 NASCAR Rewind: Kasey Kahne
Kasey Kahne looked to the 2015 season as a reboot. With his longtime crew chief Kenny Francis replaced by Keith Rodden, the change was meant … 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.
Formula 1 Follow-Up: Nico Rosberg’s Season-Ending Sweep and More
This weekend’s grand prix in Abu Dhabi represented the culmination of the 19-race Formula 1 season. The strange ride has taken teams and fans around … Continue Reading
Happiness Is… Jeff Gordon, Matt Kenseth and Finales
This weekend is the culmination of what sometimes feels like the endless NASCAR season. The Truck, Xfinity and Cup series all take their championship titles … Continue Reading
Happiness Is… Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch and Phoenix
We’re getting to the end of another long season in NASCAR, and it seems that one of the key ingredients is the question of rules … Continue Reading
Happiness Is… Martinsville, Wonderboy & the Left Coast
This week in NASCAR has been a non-stop focus on the Matt Kenseth–Joey Logano happenings. What happened at Martinsville could be considered a fascinating case … Continue Reading
Slipstream Saturday: Viva Mexico as F1 Returns
Just three races remain on the 2016 schedule, but this week is a surprising challenge as the Mexican Grand Prix returns after a 23-year absence. … Continue Reading
Happiness Is… Paperclip, Scheduling, Surprises
The Chase has been a flawed concept from the get go. That’s not to say that some kind of encouraged late-season drama isn’t welcomed. (Whether … Continue Reading
Slipstream Saturday: Formula 1 Racing Stateside
The weather looks to be one of the big stories surrounding the United States Grand Prix this weekend, which really isn’t surprising with Hurricane Patricia … Continue Reading
Happiness Is… Racing, America, and Business
It’s time to do the Talladega Tango once again. You know, that dance when a driver hangs around with a bunch of friends and then … Continue Reading
Slipstream Saturday: F1 Returns to Russia
Five races remain in the Formula 1 season as the series races in Russia this weekend. Mercedes can lock up the constructors’ title at the … Continue Reading