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
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.
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
Slipstream Saturday: The Jewel of the Calendar; and News
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
Happiness Is… Hall of Fame, You Want It, Indy & Monaco
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
Open-Wheel Wednesday: Roundtable Discussion of the Goings-On at Indy
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
Pace Laps: Manufacturer Advantages, Standalone Races, & Different Faces
Sprint Cup Series: All-Star Snoozer While the question of whether or not the All-Star Race has outlived its usefulness is a valid one, the bigger … Continue Reading