Category: Commentary

AWESOME!…That single word is what best describes Eldora Speedway and the annual Dream 100.

On June 8-9^th Eldora once again was a playground for the best of the best in the world of Dirt Late Model drivers.   Ninety-Eight high compression, dirt throwing, wind whipping Late Models filled the pits for the event, each driver hoping to land a spot in victory lane holding a $100,000.00 check and the honor of having won one of dirt track racings crown jewel events. Continue reading “Living the Dream…At Eldora Speedway”

With temperatures not even reaching the 50 degree mark on April 21^st one would think that the bleachers would be nearly empty at tracks like Crystal Motor Speedway, but CMS shivered through week two of their 2012 season with a full show featuring six divisions before a nearly packed set of grandstands. Before the first car even took to the speedway several brave fans in hooded sweatshirts sat in the stands ready for the awesome racing action that is always present at CMS. Continue reading “Hot Racing On A Cold Night at Crystal Motor Speedway”

ITS OFFICIAL!!!  The 2012 racing season is underway and with it comes the exciting promise of the smell of race fuel, the burning of tires, and fast cars.  It is also a reminder that despite some seriously cold temperatures at present, the sun will soon be shining down for comfortable summer evenings.  Evenings that I hope to spend eating the best weekend meal (hot dogs and nacho’s) and sitting in my favorite seat (a wooden plank) and enjoying the very best form of entertainment. Continue reading “Spring is HERE!”

Another Sno*Drift Rally is in the books and the memories of thousands.   Last weekend (January 27-28^th) rally enthusiasts from all over the world took up temporary residence in Montmorency Co., Michigan for the first event on the Rally America 2012 tour. Continue reading “Playing In The Snow at Sno*Drift 2012”

In just one week Rally Cars will invade northern Michigan and I am definitely ready for some exciting heart-pumping rally action!

Although this annual event is always filled with excitement, this year will have even more intensity as drivers, volunteers, and enthusiasts pay tribute to a man who changed the sport of rally racing forever. Continue reading “SubaRoots Rally: Carrying on The Dream”

Even though there is snow on the ground up here in Northern Michigan, it in no way signifies that you can’t see some spectacular racing action.   In fact, on January 27-28^th the back roads of Montmorency County will be coming alive with high speed action when the Sno*Drift ProRally invades the otherwise serene county. Continue reading “Sno*Drift ProRally: Hot Racing Action in Cold Temperatures”

This past Sunday (November 6^th) I attended the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner for the class of 2011.

As a board member I truly feel honored to be able to help preserve the history of this great sport by paying tribute to the sports greats.   Continue reading “MMSHOF – Honoring our Racing Heroes”

When it comes to all out fender-free racing no place compares to Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio;  especially, in late September at the 4-Crown Nationals.

For 30-years the 4-Crown Nationals has been open-wheel racing heaven.   Under the current format the WoO 410 winged Sprinters do battle on Friday night, while Saturday features a topless trio of USAC Sprints, Midgets, and Silver Crown Cars.  Add into the mix annual running of USAC .25 Midget Dirt Nationals at little Eldora and there is certainly no break in the racing excitement. Continue reading “Making history at Eldora’s 4-Crown Nationals”