By Ben Shelton
Every form of motorsports has been subject to the rigors and torment of our struggling economy for the past few years, but perhaps the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series has felt the hardships more than anyone else. It’s been a bumpy ride for the tracks, teams and sanctioning body, and as of right now it doesn’t seem that there is any clear cut answer as to when it will fully get back on track.
Maybe I’m just another yahoo with insane thoughts, but…
By Ben Shelton
Many times in our sport we see siblings, children, and other relatives of famous drivers battling the shadows cast by the accomplishments of their relatives. Of course, most prominently in the motorsports world is NASCAR racer Dale Earnhardt Jr., who every day of his life is measured against the accomplishments of his legendary father. Just like it’s not fair to compare Earnhardt Jr. to Senior, the same applies for other drivers throughout the sport, including Batesville, Arkansas Dirt Late Model competitor Billy Moyer…
Salem, IN (January 24, 2012) – Champion Racing Association will kick off its 2012 season with SpeedFest 2012 this weekend at Watermelon Capital Speedway, located in Cordele, Georgia. This will be the eighth addition of SpeedFest for CRA. The first SpeedFest was held in 2005 at USA International Speedway in Lakeland, Florida where Charlie Menard took the win. SpeedFest was held at that track for three more seasons with Mike Fritts winning in 2006, Eddie Hoffman in 2007 and Jeff Choquette in 2008.
By: Ben Shelton
Not only do I work in the motorsports industry, but I am also a race fan in every sense of the word. Most people in this industry focus on one key area, but for me, I’ve always prided myself on focusing on motorsports as a whole. I love racing, plain and simple. If there’s a race, and I’m available, then there is a 99% chance that I will be there. Each year I announce over 100 events nationwide for just about every form…
By: Ben Shelton
If you think about the things you hear said most by racers to promoters at race tracks or in phone conversations, a few different possibilities quickly come to mind. Perhaps you first think of a racer bending a promoter’s ear about rules or bad calls. However, when I think about the most common conversation between a racer and a promoter, my mind first goes to racers complaining that a track doesn’t pay enough money to the competitors. Growing up as a fan I always thought that more…
By: Ben Shelton
It’s no secret that the past two or three years have not been the strongest economically in the history of motorsports. Whether it be the race teams, race tracks, race series, or even racing product companies, the past few years have seen epic struggles for these respective groups to stay afloat. While some insiders and enthusiasts see no end to the doom and gloom in the immediate future, you can label me as the resident optimist as I see brighter days ahead for…
All the 2012 World of Outlaws Late Model regulars now have more to fear this coming year, as the 2006 World of Outlaw Late Model Series Champion Tim McCreadie has already committed to running the entire 2012 season.
Over the past few years McCreadie had been hit and miss on the national tour and usually chooses to run the bigger races throughout the season. Recently he told Kevin Kovac…
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