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.
This week, funeral services were held for Jules Bianchi. The promising driver suffered an accident at Suzuka last year, losing control in the wet and hitting … Continue Reading
This week, NASCAR provides fans with an interesting and peculiar division. It’s almost as if the governing body is playing a game of Yes and … Continue Reading
The sport is saved. Yay, the new NASCAR rules package that got tested at Kentucky is the panacea that all had hoped for; now, everything … Continue Reading
In a Nutshell: For much of the race on the flat 1-mile track, two-time race-winner Josef Newgarden looked to be running away to victory. Though … Continue Reading
The Daytona Cup race put the governing body squarely in the crosshairs for those seeking to find more issues with the sport – and deservedly … Continue Reading
Did you miss an event during this busy week in racing? How about a late-night press release, an important sponsorship rumor, or a juicy piece … Continue Reading
Two weeks ago, Nico Rosberg scored a surprising win at the Austrian Grand Prix, making a statement after his teammate Lewis Hamilton had cruised to … Continue Reading
In response to an article last week, one of our writers jumped into the fray that is the comments section. Matt McLaughlin offered his FWIW … Continue Reading
Early this past Saturday morning, the first race of the Formula E championship weekend started under a yellow flag. The event, held on the tight … Continue Reading
IndyCar: IndyCar Narrowly Avoids Tragedy at Auto Club Speedway Saturday’s MAVTV 500 at Auto Club Speedway was considered one of the best races in Verizon … Continue Reading