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.
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
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
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
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
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
After a week off to get manicures, stylish haircuts, and have their tailors dress them in the latest haute couture, the drivers of Formula 1 … Continue Reading
In 2010, the NASCAR Hall of Fame announced its inaugural class to much fanfare. With names like Richard Petty (a foregone conclusion), both Bill France … Continue Reading
Matt Stallknecht: Can I just say how excited I am to be going to Indy this weekend?! Huston Ladner: I hope you’re going as a paramedic, looks … Continue Reading
Hip hip hooray, the Sprint All-Star Race is here. Forgive Happiness Is for starting this week’s column in a rather negative way, but seriously, the … Continue Reading
Formula 1 returns this weekend after taking an early season mini-break. The two weekends without racing allowed most teams to make changes to their current … Continue Reading