Nitro Shots: The Countdown Begins
Before anything else, let me say thanks again to Pete McCole for filling in so wonderfully while I was away on vacation. I’ve returned just in … Continue Reading
Nitro Shots: The Big Event
Just one more event remains in the Mello Yello Series regular season, but it’s also the biggest event of the year: the U.S. Nationals from … Continue Reading
Nitro Shots: A Necessary Distraction
There are so many important and even, perhaps, life-changing things going on in the world right now, so why are we wasting our time talking … Continue Reading
Nitro Shots: NHRA Does Some Things Right, Some Things Wrong
Last week this commentary space was occupied with some thoughts about social media and the effect of negative comments in particular, especially on people who … Continue Reading
Nitro Shots: A Little Like Can Go a Long Way
It can be easy to get down on NHRA if you read a lot of social media comments, where the perpetually disgruntled fans do nothing … Continue Reading
Nitro Shots: Calling Corporate America
Name a large, well-known, non-automotive industry corporate sponsor that’s involved in NHRA drag racing on a high level. Papa John’s. Everyone has heard of the … Continue Reading
Nitro Shots: Crunch Time
Time has a way of flying by when you are having a good time. Sometimes it flies by even faster when you are bumping up … Continue Reading
Nitro Shots: Why Is Drag Racing Such a Hard Sell?
I’m going to throw my staffmates under the bus today, but it’s necessary to prove my points. I apologize in advance, and I’ll even throw … Continue Reading
Nitro Shots: Godspeed, Good Lady
Sad news came from the world of NHRA on Tuesday, as word was given that Terry Chandler, sister of retired driver Johnny Gray and benefactor … Continue Reading
Nitro Shots: The Magic Number Shall Be What?
Racing costs money. Lots of money. Â The more races one runs, the more money it costs to cover personnel, transportation, disposable assets like fuel, tires, … Continue Reading