Author Archives: Ralph Sheheen

Author Archives: Ralph Sheheen
Ralph Sheheen

SHEHEEN: We Need To Know What Happened

SHEHEEN: We Need To Know What Happened

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — We need to know. We need to know what happened during Ashton Torgerson’s terrifying crash during the 37th running of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals at Tulsa Expo Raceway. Not because we need to place blame, but because the racing industry cannot learn from the incident,…
Author Archives: Ralph Sheheen
Ralph Sheheen

SHEHEEN: Trade Show Season Was Hopping

SHEHEEN: Trade Show Season Was Hopping

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — We need to know. We need to know what happened during Ashton Torgerson’s terrifying crash during the 37th running of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals at Tulsa Expo Raceway. Not because we need to place blame, but because the racing industry cannot learn from the incident,…
Author Archives: Ralph Sheheen
Ralph Sheheen

A Unique Problem In Australia

A Unique Problem In Australia

Whether it’s a street circuit or a stadium race, putting on a temporary motorsports event is always challenging.
Author Archives: Ralph Sheheen
Ralph Sheheen

Traveling The World To Call Supercross

Traveling The World To Call Supercross

I didn’t think I would call another Supercross race. It had been two years and I really didn’t think the opportunity would come around again as long as the U.S.-based Monster Energy AMA Supercross series remained with its current television partner.
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Ralph Sheheen

A Hot August Road Trip

A Hot August Road Trip

Beginning in Iowa with the Knoxville Nationals, we continued west to Castle Rock, Wash., for the return of the Castle Rock TT for the American Flat Track racers.
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Ralph Sheheen

Jared Mees, The Race Promoter

Jared Mees, The Race Promoter

Six-time American Flat Track champion Jared Mees has become one of the best promoters in motorcycle racing these days.
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Ralph Sheheen

A Famed Livery Celebrating 50 Years

A Famed Livery Celebrating 50 Years

Fifty years ago, one of the most-iconic designs in sports car and open-wheel racing was unveiled. Jågermeister’s bright-orange paint scheme adorned with the Hubertus stag head logo quickly became a fan favorite around the world.
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Ralph Sheheen

A Tour Of The NHRA Paddock

A Tour Of The NHRA Paddock

Reigning NHRA Funny Car champion Ron Capps couldn’t wait to strap into his new Toyota Supra-bodied, NAPA-backed machine during the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
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Ralph Sheheen

Hendrick’s Garage 56 Entry & Long Beach

Hendrick’s Garage 56 Entry & Long Beach

During a recent phone chat with Jeff Gordon, we discussed Hendrick Motorsports’ plans for a Garage 56 effort for the 2023 running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.