October 29, 2012
Voila! After four hours of enjoyable motoring, one Starbucks Refresher and half a can of barbecue Pringles, I arrived in St. Charles, Illinois for last weekend's Mecum auto auction in abundantly high spirits. I'm telling you, driving is the only way to go. Not once was I ordered to put my seat back in the upright and locked position, nor was I scanned, groped or violated.
SHORT TRACK: Expert Advice on What Not To Do
October 22, 2012
Some nights I stay up
cashing in my bad luck,
some nights I call it a draw
There are three rules in short track racing. Number 1, don't give up the inside groove. Number 2, survive at all costs. And Number 3... don't forget Rules 1 and 2.
Sopwith to Wrap ARCA Truck Season Sunday
October 19, 2012
The ARCA Truck Series season wraps up this weekend with a two-day event at Lake County Speedway near Cleveland, Ohio.
SHORT TRACK: Safety Issues That Actually Matter
October 15, 2012
Racecar drivers are eternally besieged by well-intentioned busybodies enforcing a tidal wave of petty rules, policies and regulations, many of which are designed to enrich sponsors and gear manufacturers rather than protect the drivers.
Read MoreSopwith to Host, Produce New Vintage Tractor Auction
October 10, 2012
Sopwith Motorsports will cooperate with RFD TV to produce and host the new Mecum "Gone Farmin'" antique tractor auction in Davenport, Iowa on November 3rd.
Read MoreROAD RACING: The Ugly Pumpkin Must Die
October 8, 2012
“Turn the air conditioner off.”
“Huh?”
“The air conditioner,” Jim repeated. “Turn it off.”