By Ben Shelton
Growing up as a kid who worshipped racing more than life itself, I always dreamed of getting to go to the Florida Speedweeks in February. I read magazines, racing papers and anything else that I could get my hands on that had anything to do with Speedweeks coverage. I even took it to a whole different level as I read my favorite articles over and over to make sure I had not missed some treasured detail of the annual pilgrimage to Florida. Whether…
By: Ben Shelton
Each year I attend over a hundred racing events around the country covering various types of motorsports. Whether I’m at a dirt track, NASCAR race or NHRA event, I enjoy getting to see what each facet of the racing world has to offer. During downtime at the different venues I always walk around and take note of things like the family friendliness of the facility, the layout, track prep, cleanliness and even the prices of food and drinks at the concession stand. Now while concession stand prices…
For the 2011 season, COMP Cams and RHS partnered with the Contingency Connection to sponsor the COMP Cams/RHS Engine Builder of the Year Award. The winner of the year-long affair was Miami Gardens, FL, company Progressive Racing Engines.
Each year, the Contingency Connection teams with product manufacturers as well as racers to bring various benefits to both parties. The manufacturers receive a great deal of exposure for their services and products, as competitors are required to run the various companies’ decals to be eligible for the prizes. …
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…
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