On the heels of NASCAR banning Confederate flags and the Bubba Wallace/Black Lives Matter controversy comes word that NBA great Michael Jordan has teamed up with NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin to form a new NASCAR team. Together they announced that Bubba Wallace will drive for the team. This is the first Black majority team owner …
When was the last time a German manufacturer fielded a race car in NASCAR? How about never. Actually, there are only three manufacturers currently running cars in NASCAR. Chevy, Ford, and Toyota are the only ones. Wouldn’t it be great if a German manufacturer were to jump into the running? It might be happening. A …
Do you know any NASCAR fan that doesn’t have a litany of ways NASCAR should fix itself? Let’s be honest, it’s been going downhill for over a decade. You see it in the stands, hear it from the fans, and feel it if you still watch or attend events. The weird and complicated points system, …
In many instances, there are added responsibilities when it comes to being Black. Professional stock car racer Bubba Wallace proves that. Wallace has been in the headlines not only for his latest stats but because he is black. He is the only full-time black driver in the NASCAR organization. This has put him in the …
Banning the Confederate flag was a crucial first step for NASCAR as it confronts the racism within its fanbase. Racism which recently reared its head once more. As of this writing, there’s only one black NASCAR driver, Bubba Wallace. And on Sunday, June 21, 2020, someone put a noose in his garage stall. The noose …
NASCAR still has some time before it reveals how it will enforce the ban on Confederate flags at its races. That’s because there haven’t been any fans attending races due to the pandemic. But its first big test will be at one of the most Southern of the southern tracks: Talladega. NASCAR will allow 5,000 …
The Black Lives Matter movement isn’t new. But now in the wake of the recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery－both people and corporations are taking greater notice, even in the car industry. The NASCAR organization shocked many of us by announcing they are now banning the confederate flag at all of …
NASCAR driver and team owner Ray Ciccarelli told his fans on Facebook that he was quitting NASCAR because it banned flying Confederate flags at races. He wrote: “Well it’s been a fun ride and dream come true but if this is the direction NASCAR is headed we will not participate after 2020 season is over.” …
If you’ve ever been to a NASCAR event you see them. Even along the roads leading into a track vendors are selling Confederate flags. They’re displayed in the back of pickups. They outline tailgate parties in speedway parking lots. Whether you agree or not they are part of the atmosphere of any NASCAR race. Well, …
March 13th was the last day of classes for the high school graduating classes of Matanzas, Flagler Palm Coast High School, and First Baptist Christian Academy. The global COVID-19 pandemic stunted the scheduled class instruction, forcing students to finish their school year through online means. Though their proms and athletic seasons were also affected, their …
The Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 are Memorial Day racing staples. They have been for decades. This year is no different. Racing is alive! Both races will be run Sunday, sorta. Race Day Weekend NASCAR has resumed real-life racing, although they do not have fans in the stands at this time due to the global COVID-19 …
Richard Petty is a true NASCAR legend. So when Plymouth designed the 1970 Superbird specifically for him, it had to be perfect.
Last week I posted a story about Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s racecar going to auction. Mr. Earnhardt was a former NASCAR racing champion. Week in and week out, he would be one of the top contenders either for the individual race win or the overall season win. He was a mainstay on the NASCAR circuit. But he had a tragic death at …
Dale Earnhardt Sr. is a NASCAR racing legend. It did not matter if a fan liked him or hated him. There was certainly a lot of respect in both camps for the way Earnhardt could drive. He became a top competitor week in and week out until his tragic during a race on February 18, 2001. Richard Childress owns …
The virtual NASCAR races of recent weeks have been fun to watch, but real racing is back, sorta. Announced in a press release today, NASCAR will return to racing beginning May 17th. So there are still three weeks until the in real-life race day greets us again. After that, the schedule is accelerated. In a …
The automotive world is not without its controversies. And it’s not only automakers like Volkswagen that experienced them. Consumer Reports faced one in the 90s for several misleading SUV reports. And now, NASCAR, itself an organization with a history based in illegal activity, is facing one, too. Specifically, driver Kyle Larson, for his recent use …
The Dodge Charger Daytona is one of the most iconic cars ever made by the company. But this car wasn’t just good looks, it was extremely powerful.
COVID-19 has impacted much of the automotive world. Sales of new cars are down across the board, as is production. Automotive events have also been canceled or postponed, including many high-profile races. Luckily, a new form of racing is stepping up to fill the void: virtual racing. And you can join in, too. Can …
Today we are seeing the complete elimination or postponement of sporting events in the US. For auto racing enthusiasts that also includes NASCAR, IndyCar, IMSA, and NHRA races. Sunday’s season-opening IndyCar season in St. Petersburg, Florida, will be without spectators. For NASCAR’s race in Atlanta, Georgia, this weekend it would be immediately followed next week …
Wednesday morning, the Mayor of Saint Petersburg Florida went on record in a press conference to say that the 16th Annual Firestone Grand Prix will go on this weekend. The conference was held to address concerns of Coronavirus’s impact in the area and to the event. Embrace The Race The Mayor, Rick Kriseman, began the press …
On Wednesday, the World Health Organization on their website declared, “COVID-19 can be characterized as a pandemic.” This means that there is a major concern for the health and wellbeing of humans globally. Indeed, the Coronavirus, as it is commonly known, is no respecter of national borders, political parties, religious faith, or even gender. So, …
Decades ago, NASCAR was the “it” thing. It celebrated the award of its first big television contract in 1999 with Fox/FX and NBC/TBS, fans were flocking to the sport, and seating couldn’t be built fast enough at the tracks. So, what happened? Look at NASCAR now, and you see a company that has gone from boom to mild …
Whoever said “time changes everything” never followed NASCAR. No change is a good change to the overlords of NASCAR. Those 15-inch tires and carburetors were good for NASCAR’s forefathers, so they should be good for the young whippersnappers of today. But having relevance to cars and technology of today and tomorrow is a draw. Especially …
NASCAR is one of America’s favorite sports. Not only are the cars fast, but the competition is just as fierce as well. And, while automakers do offer some fast cars to their customers, not many people have had the privilege to own and drive a NASCAR car. Hendrick Motorsports is changing that. 35+ years of …
NASCAR is one of America’s favorite sports. Not only are the cars fast, but the competition is just as fierce as well. And, while automakers do offer some fast cars to their customers, not many people have had the privilege to own and drive a NASCAR car. Hendrick Motorsports is changing that. 35+ years of …
Considering the wide range of activities pickup trucks are used for—towing, carrying motorcycles, hauling people—there’s no reason not to add ‘racing’ to the list. Why should sports car owners get all the fun in seeing their favorite brands duke it out on screen? And it’s not just professional factory teams out there, either. Some racing …
