Even in his last moments in this world, Thad Dosher was willing to spend a few minutes reminiscing. It was a struggle. Near the end it, became increasingly difficult to hear others and then muster the energy to talk. Yet, in spite of the obstacles, and remaining tough to the…
“He came up behind us a couple of times. I thought he was getting close. And then he fell way back, and then the next thing you know he’s getting close again, and he hit us.” Jason Sides recalls the incident that temporarily sidelined his 2021 season with the World…
The 60th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s will take place August 11-14 at Iowa’s famed Knoxville Raceway. For 2021, there is an added financial bonus for those who make the Saturday night A-Main; in addition to $150,000 for the win, drivers will earn $1,000 for each lap…
Although he was born in Hialeah, Florida, it was on the ovals of Pennsylvania that Steve Smith became a sprint car legend. He enjoyed a Hall of Fame career, earning wins at roughly 30 race tracks, mostly in his black No. 19, 119 or 66 that earned him the nickname…
Dirt legend Jan Opperman beats pavement ace Pancho Carter on the high banks of Dayton Speedway? Are you kidding? Dirt legend Jan Opperman beats pavement ace Pancho Carter on the high banks of Dayton Speedway? Are you kidding? That‘s exactly what happened on Aug. 22, 1976.
Taking perspective is an internal process and, when considered, a skill one tends to improve with age. Stevie Reeves has found perspective. Taking perspective is an internal process and, when considered, a skill one tends to improve with age. Most of us will face a reckoning…
You may not know his name, but Sam Rodriguez was one of the best dirt sprint car racers to hail from the state of Florida. You may not know his name, but Sam Rodriguez was one of the best dirt sprint car racers to hail from…
He had been at his father’s side for as long as anyone could remember. For that reason, Ralph Parkinson Jr. was known as Junior. He had been at his father‘s side for as long as anyone could remember and, for that reason alone, Ralph Parkinson Jr.
