David Hoffman, Author at SPEED SPORT

Author Archives: David Hoffman

Zetterström Optimistic Despite 2025 Uncertainty

INDIANAPOLIS — Learning was the name of the game for Ida Zetterström during her maiden NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Moving over from the European FIA Championship to chase the NHRA tour this season, Zetterström was in for some changes. Aside from…

David Hoffman

Capps Laying Groundwork For Top Fuel Team

Ron Capps’ tenure as a team owner has been short, but extremely successful.

David Hoffman

Season In Review: Santino Ferrucci

Perhaps the surprise of the NTT IndyCar Series season was Santino Ferrucci and A.J. Foyt Racing.

David Hoffman

For Ashley, 2024 Was ‘Far & Away My Favorite Year Racing’

It was another standout year for one of Top Fuel racing’s elite drivers — Justin Ashley.

David Hoffman

Allgaier: Excitement From Earnhardt Jr. ‘Neatest Part’ Of Title

Team owners in any form of sports can make or break an athlete’s career in a multitude of ways.

David Hoffman

Schuchart Heads To 2025 With Positive Outlook

While still well within the prime of his career at 31 years old, Logan Schuchart’s tenure on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series circuit is among the longest of active racers.

David Hoffman

Sheppard On Gateway: ‘It’s Right Up There With Eldora’

Saturday's Castrol Gateway Dirt Nationals was one to remember for Brandon Sheppard.

David Hoffman

Season In The Rearview: Ty Gibbs

In his second full-time season, Ty Gibbs secured a berth in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs for the first time in his young career.

David Hoffman

Hamilton Savors Final Mercedes Race

Lewis Hamilton's final race with Mercedes turned into a near-perfect close to his legendary career with the team.

David Hoffman

Norris Tops Ferrari For Abu Dhabi GP Win, Constructors’ Title

McLaren's Lando Norris brought down the curtain on the 2024 Formula 1 season in dominant fashion as he scored the victory in Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.