Happiness Is… Raining on the Confederate Flag’s Parade?
Last week, the nation endured yet another moment of grief as it endured the senseless slaughter of church-goers in Charleston, South Carolina. This column isn’t … 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: Wrapping Up IndyCar’s Last Month
Toni Montgomery: Can we have a quick refresh – what races have they run since our last chat? Toronto and Texas. Did we chat after Detroit … Continue Reading
Slipstream Saturday: F1 Heading to the Mountains
The last race, the Canadian Grand Prix, showcased what in many ways is the current status of Formula 1. Such a statement is no shock. … Continue Reading
Happiness Is… Family, Retro & A Breather
One of the big announcements that was made this week was NASCAR’s decision to implement a different rules package for the upcoming race at Kentucky. … Continue Reading
Happiness Is… New Hampshire, Actuality & Michigan
One of the debates that surrounds auto racing is one that continues to rage, that being how to classify it; is it a sport or … Continue Reading
Pace Laps: Finally, Milestones, Big Home Track Wins & Rainy Days
Sprint Cup Series: Fourth Time’s The Charm Finally. Martin Truex Jr. took his next step toward title contention this season by doing what race winners do: … Continue Reading
Slipstream Saturday: Monaco in the Rear View, 2015 Canadian GP Up Next
Two weeks ago, the Monaco Grand Prix featured one of the all-time best examples of the fastest car not winning the race. Lewis Hamilton raced … Continue Reading
Happiness Is… Meh, Fines & the Weekend
Last week, this column assailed one of the many strange consequences of the Chase. More specifically, the topic addressed was how a driver can earn … Continue Reading
Open-Wheel Wednesday: Checking in at Halfway
With the conclusion of the Chevrolet Duel in Detroit this past weekend, the IndyCar series has reached its season midpoint. That’s right, the season is … Continue Reading
Happiness Is… Funny Stuff, Yoga & Released
By winning the Coca-Cola 600, Carl Edwards has now joined the Chase fray, putting him in position to tinker around for the rest of the … Continue Reading