All Speedways Great and Small

It almost seems like ancient history already: On February 12 it was announced that the 2020 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix, which was scheduled for April 19, had been postponed as a result of the coronavirus outbreak in that country.  Since then, around the world...

Those We Lost in 2019

Today we honor those who greatly influenced the automotive industry that we lost in 2019. Jim Perkins, former general manager at Chevrolet, who rose from a warehouse job for the company in his native Texas to the top job over a two-decade period, then was lured away...

Race Cars, Classic Cars, and a Solar Power Scam

When we visited Phoenix Raceway for the Classic Racing Times’ Vintage Desert Classic in 2017, the name DC Solar was displayed prominently throughout the facility and was attached to the massive renovations then taking place at the speedway. Solar power is so hot right...

Ryan Blaney Does Right

When Ryan Blaney won the NASCAR Cup race at Talladega on Monday, October 14, he became our new favorite driver. Because he won? No. Because he’s handsome and well-spoken? Nope. Because of his Dent Wizard sponsor? Naah. Because he drives a Ford Mustang? No. Because he...