Castroneves earns Pole, Power 21st; Other Post-Qualifying Thoughts
The qualifying session for the IndyCar series race at Auto Club Speedway took place in the heavy heat in the middle of the day in … 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.
Happiness Is… Denny Hamlin, the Schedule & Tony Stewart’s Return
The schedule came out this past week and it gave everyone who follows NASCAR something to gripe about. In truth, all the criticisms are valid … Continue Reading
Open Wheel Wednesday: Thoughts On The IndyCar Finale
The Verizon IndyCar championship will be decided this weekend. The race, being held at Auto Club Speedway, on Saturday night, is likely to be captivating, … Continue Reading
Pace Laps: Kyle Busch’s Rough Weekend, Driver Errors and Winding Down
Sprint Cup Series: Kyle Busch, Dave Rogers Quarrel Bristol Motor Speedway is often known for its beating, banging and tempers flaring, and Saturday night’s Irwin … Continue Reading
IndyCar Recap: GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma
The GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma started under rather inauspicious circumstances, as a massive earthquake nailed the Napa/Sonoma area around 6 am. The IndyCar series … Continue Reading
Happiness Is… Bristol, the Pole & Another Soap Opera
So, let’s rewind for a moment and go back to Michigan. OK, that may not be the best way to put it, as most fans … Continue Reading
Open Wheel Wednesday: Is Will Power the un-likable Favorite?
Will Power somehow extended his lead from four points to 39 over Helio Castroneves at Milwaukee. Somehow? Well, Power has frequently struggled when racing on … Continue Reading
Pace Laps: Jimmie Johnson Success, First Time Nationwide Winners and Powers’ Power
Sprint Cup: A normal race at Michigan for Jimmie Johnson usually means that he runs out of fuel in the final laps after leading for most of … Continue Reading
Happiness Is… Napping, the Fight for the Chase & Cheese and Beer
Ugh. Yep, that’s the best opener that Happiness Is could deliver to start the column. The tenor of the past week has been deflating. The … Continue Reading
IndyCar Preview: ABC Supply Wisconsin 250 at Milwaukee IndyFest
It’s the beginning of the end. After a weekend off, the IndyCar Series is primed to resume – and in doing so will bang out … Continue Reading