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The Central Pennsylvania Racing Story That Deserves More Attention
Photo Courtesy: Brent Marks / Chase Briscoe Racing I have a bone to pick with Central PA. A huge story dropped earlier this year, and I seem to be the only one posting about it. A small-town Myerstown dirt track team was acquired by NASCAR driver Chase Briscoe. C’mon, local media outlets, you are missing…
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More Than a Logo: The History of Simpson Racing Suits
Image Courtesy: Simpson Performance Products Last Sunday, I was flip-flopping from football games to the Vegas race. Something dawned on me that I never thought about before. Both professional sports have uniforms that are meant to keep them athletes safe. Yet, most people don’t know the history of the firesuits that race car drivers wear.…
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Visiting Grandview Speedway, a NASCAR Regional Track
Over the last couple of months, I’ve been itching to go to a race track. Ever since the June Pocono race, I realized it would be another year until NASCAR came around again. Little did I know, I live in the dirt racing capital of the US. I really had no idea. Within 2 hours…
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From Small-Town Pennsylvania to NASCAR’s Pit Road: The Steve Post Story
Photo Courtesy: Steve Post, postman68.com Do you ever have those moments where you can hear or smell something that takes you back? Maybe it’s the aroma of your Grandma’s kitchen or the jingle of an old commercial. A feeling that brings you back to a simpler time. For me, it’s the crackle of a boombox.…
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Why Mark Martin’s “Never Lift” Is About More Than Racing
Image courtesy: Mark Martin Archive Lately, it’s been humid and hot in Southeast Pennsylvania. It’s not the type of weather for rolling down the windows and cranking up the music. It’s for the AC dialed up to the max and making sure every window is sealed shut. A lonely commute made slightly better with a…
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How Cleetus McFarland Became NASCAR’s Most Unlikely Star
Photo Courtesy: Christian Wilson I don’t think we’ve ever seen a ticker display a nickname in NASCAR. Let alone a name like “Cleetus” or “Squirrel.” It’s like Talladega Nights, but based on a true story. What we’re seeing with Cleetus McFarland is arguably one of the most exciting story lines this year. RCR knew what…
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Why Katherine Legge’s Double Attempt Matters to Motorsports History
Under the bright lights, one car stood out from the rest of the field. The silver and pink Chevrolet #78 flashed by the front stretch of Charlotte Motor Speedway like a bolt of lightning. That car was driven by Katherine Legge, who is now the first woman ever to attempt “The Double.” The Double is…
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Remembering Kyle Busch’s Last Race at Dover
The entire racing community is mourning the death of one of the sport’s icons. Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch passed away on May 21, 2026. A statement released by the Busch family on May 23, 2026, confirmed that Kyle Busch passed away due to complications from severe pneumonia and sepsis. Anyone in the…