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April, 2017
The April issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine salutes America’s short tracks. We highlight tracks from coast to coast, including interesting facts and figures, while profiling Lucas Oil Speedway, Bob Sargent’s Track Enterprises and we examine the recent explosion in popularity of dirt track racing. As well, we profile racing teacher Morgan Turpen and sprint car team owner Mike Heffner among others. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Adam Fenwick, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
May 2017
SPEED SPORT’s annual Indianapolis 500 issue features Alexander Rossi on the covering while investigating the importance of race strategists to the outcome of the world’s biggest race. We also look at the reign of the multi-car team in IndyCar racing and take a look back at two of A.J. Foyt’s biggest victories in 1967 and 1977. Ed Carpenter, Conor Daly and Juan Pablo Montoya are also profiled. We also look at the beer & barbecue persona of NASCAR veteran Clint Bowyer. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Adam Fenwick, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
June, 2017
The undisputed King of stock car racing, Richard Petty, turns 80 on July 2. SPEED SPORT takes a look back at his amazing career and how he became “The King.” We also take our annual look at dirt late model racing with profiles on drivers including Bobby Pierce, Earl Pearson Jr. and Ray Cook. We also recap the 101st Indianapolis 500 and look ahead to the 35th running of Ohio Speedweek. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Adam Fenwick, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
July, 2017
The hottest driver in all of motorsports during the month of June, Kyle Larson is featured on the cover of the July issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine. Larson tells SPEED SPORT how his NASCAR career is hitting the marks and shares his passion for open-wheel racing. We also examine the state of the Camping World Truck Series and look at what Monster Energy has brought to the NASCAR Cup Series. In addition, we profile motorcycle racers Jonathan Rea, Ken Roczen and Brandon Robinson, along with feature stories on Pocono Raceway, asphalt racing in Texas and USAC Silver Crown Series champion Chris Windom. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Ron Hedger, Susan Wade, Adam Fenwick, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
August, 2017
Featuring one of dirt-track racing’s most popular families on the cover, the August issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine focuses on sprint car racing in a salute to the annual Knoxville Nationals. Father-and-son racers Jac and Sheldon Haudenschild are on opposite ends of the spectrum with Jac winding down a Hall of Fame career and Sheldon one of the sport’s rising stars. We also profile Australia’s Madsen brothers and take a look at Jason Johnson’s thrilling Nationals win from a year ago. The Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, team owner, sponsor and racing enthusiast Richard Marshall are also featured. SPEED SPORT remains in touch with other forms of the sport as well with stories regarding the anatomy of a NASCAR pit stop, McLaren’s Zak Brown, rising star Layne Riggs and the return to prominence of the USAC Silver Crown division. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Adam Fenwick, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
September, 2017
The Burnout may be one of the most fan-thrilling aspects in all of motorsports, thus, as part of its September salute to drag racing, SPEED SPORT takes an in-depth look at the art of the burnout. We also examine how Tony Schumacher has become The King of Indy with 10 U.S. Nationals victory and get up close with Top Fuel driver Brittany Force. The NHRA rookie class and veteran crew chief Rahn Tobler also get their time in the sun. Away from the drag strip, readers will learn how faith has kept the dream alive for sprint car racer Harli White and we profile NASCAR driver Darrell Wallace Jr. and up-and-coming open wheel racer Colton Herta. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Adam Fenwick, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
October, 2017
October is Shark month for SPEED SPORT Magazine with Shark Racing driver Logan Schuchart featured on the cover while we profile the success one of the lower budget teams on the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series circuit. Also featured this month, we catch up with four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Rick Mears. We also take a look at the possible use of SAFER barriers in drag racing and explore the technology of containment seats for racers. Modified driver Timmy Solomito, late model racer Brandon Sheppard and the World Finals are also profiled. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Adam Fenwick, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
November, 2017
The Verizon IndyCar Series will introduce universal aero kits to the design of the Indy car next season and the new look of the car is featured on the November issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine. This issue includes a profile of these aero kits, as well as a question-and-answer session with IndyCar President of Competition Jay Frye. Also in this issue we feature USAC racer Tyler Courtney and Pennsylvania sprint car driver Lucas Wolfe. We also take a look at the future of Formula One and profile up-and-coming NASCAR racer William Byron. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Ron Hedger, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Adam Fenwick, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
December, 2017
Featuring Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr. on the cover, the December issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine recaps the on and off-track action of an entire season of motorsports action. In addition to Truex’s unlikely run to the championship, we also look at the top-10 stories of the year and examine the other top events of the season, while taking a closer look at the champions of various touring series. SPEED SPORT also profiles Indy car driver turned road racer Helio Castroneves and midget driver Chad Boat. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Adam Fenwick, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
January, 2018
Known throughout the motorsports world simply as “Parnelli,” Parnelli Jones is featured on the cover of the January issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine and profiled in classic style by celebrated motorsports writer Bones Bourcier. Also featured in this issue is the new Acura sports car team, midget champion Spencer Bayston, the growth explosion of indoor racing, Silver Crown ace Kody Swanson and Indy car racing’s Harding Racing operation. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Ron Hedger, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Adam Fenwick, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
February, 2018
Second-generation NASCAR driver Chase Elliott is featured on the cover of the February issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine. We examine Elliott’s career to this point and whether or not this will be his breakout season. We also explore how NASCAR reloads its driving talent pool, and look at the changing face of Hendrick Motorsports and look back at Christopher Bell’s 2017 season. Longtime ARCA President Ron Drager gets his moment in the sun and we also look back at the 1988 Daytona 500 and the last NASCAR race on Daytona Beach. SPEED SPORT takes a look at the changing face of Daytona Bike Week and we explore gasoline vs. methanol as a short-track racing fuel. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Ron Hedger, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Adam Fenwick, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
March, 2018
SPEED SPORT’s annual salute to road racing issue features the unique Mazda Prototype on the cover, while inside readers learn about the interesting relationship between the Japanese manufacturer and the German Joest team, which fields the Mazda Prototypes. We also preview year three for the Haas F1 Formula One team and explore Honda’s history in Formula One. As well, SPEED SPORT introduces readers to the newest racing Unser — Loni Unser. We also profile sprint car racing crew chief Barry Jackson, open-wheel racer Bobby Santos, meet paralyzed racer George Hammel and drivers tell us what it’s like to wheel a Formula E car. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Adam Fenwick, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
April, 2018
SPEED SPORT asks and answers the question … “Do super teams hurt midget racing?” in the April issue of the magazine. We also profile former racer and Auto Racing Promoter of the Year Steve Beitler, look back at the career of sprint car driver Rick Ferkel and revisit California’s West Capital Raceway. Thompson Motorsports Park in Connecticut, Ohio’s Mansfield Motor Speedway and Minnesota’s Jackson Motorplex are also highlighted. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Adam Fenwick, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
May, 2018
Sebastien Bourdais returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway this month, less than a year after he suffered devastating injuries during a crash while attempting to qualify for last year’s Indianapolis 500. Bourdais, who is featured on the cover of the May issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine, discusses his return to The Greatest Spectacle in Racing. This issue also examines the new partnership between Tony Kanaan and A.J. Foyt, a look back at the 1968 Indianapolis 500 and an interview with Michael Andretti. Away from Indianapolis, we profile Jamie McMurray, Niece Motorsports and Kyle Hamilton, and we also pay tribute to the 70th running of the Little 500 at Anderson (Ind.) Speedway. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Mandee Pauch, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
June, 2018
Jonathan Davenport has been the hottest late model driver in the country this year, but he’s not done it without a talented team that was assembled around him. Davenport and his familiar No. 49 are featured on the cover of the June issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine. Veteran dirt late model racer Tim McCreadie and up-and-comer Hudson O’Neal are also featured in this issue. We also question ARCA President Ron Drager upon the sale of the sanctioning body to NASCAR and explore off-road racing at Wisconsin’s legendary Crandon Int’l Raceway. NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Tyler Reddick is also featured and many of today’s top short-track racers share their favorite Father’s Day memories. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Mandee Pauch, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
July, 2018
Jared Mees has dominated American Flat Track racing during the past two seasons, and Mees’ No. 1 Indian bike grace the cover of the July issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine. Inside readers will learn how Indian has risen to the top of the sport so quickly. We’ll also explore increased manufacturer involvement in Flat Track racing. We also take an in-depth look at the past 35 years of the King’s Royal sprint car race at Ohio’s Eldora Speedway and we catch up with modified racing legend Brett Hearn as he prepares to turn 60. Indy car racer Robert Wickens and late model driver Josh Berry are also featured. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Mandee Pauch, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
August, 2018
Traditionally dedicated to the Knoxville Nationals, sprint car racing’s biggest event, the August issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine features 10-time Knoxville Nationals winner Donny Schatz on the cover. We examine Schatz’s place in sprint car racing history and the milestones that lie ahead of him. We also look back at Kyle Larson’s participation in last year’s Nationals and profile sprint car racers Daryn Pittman, Tim Shaffer, James McFadden and Austin McCarl. Veteran scribe John Jeppeson takes a look at the competitiveness of IMSA’s GTLM class and we profile ARCA Racing Series point leader Sheldon Creed. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Todd Heintelman, Mandee Pauch, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
September, 2018
Arguably the greatest drag racer of all time, 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force graces the cover of SPEED SPORT’s September salute to drag racing issue. Readers find out what still fuels Force’s passion for the sport after so many years. J.R. Todd, Tanner Gray and Top Fuel drivers Terry McMillen and Scott Palmer are also profiled. We also examine the new tradition being built with Super DIRT Week at Oswego (N.Y.) Speedway, take a look back at the career of open-wheel racing legend Jack Hewitt, preview racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s ROVAL and recap Brad Sweet’s dominant Knoxville Nationals triumph. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Todd Heintelman, Mandee Pauch, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
October, 2018
Why do fans really go to the track? Do they want to see a race or a show? SPEED SPORT explores that question with the cover story of the October issue of the country’s oldest motorsports publication. We also look back at the life and death of sprint car driver Greg Hodnett and profile drivers Max McLaughlin, Paul McMahan, Rick Eckert and Lance Stroll. The fall is well known for big races and we take a closer look at California’s Trophy Cup and the Petit Le Mans endurance race. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Todd Heintelman, Ron Hedger, Mandee Pauch, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
November, 2018
Kevin Thomas Jr., one of the winningest open-wheel racers of 2018, gave Hoffman Racing its 100th USAC sprint car victory this season. Thomas and the famed No. 69 sprint car appear on the November cover of SPEED SPORT Magazine. Pat Sullivan profiles Thomas and the historic family-run team. We also get to know Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles, who has proven to be a man of the fans. NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney, legendary promoter “Humpy” Wheeler and the Toyota driver development program are also profiled. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Mandee Pauch, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
December, 2018
Suzuki’s Supercross operation is featured on the cover of the December issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine as we look ahead to the new season for the Monster Energy Supercross series. As well, we recap the top 10 stories of the 2018 racing season … from triumph to tragedy and more. We also take a look back at the champions and other drivers who enjoyed great success in 2008. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Mandee Pauch, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
January, 2019
As has become tradition for the first issue of the New Year, SPEED SPORT Magazine features a racing legend on its cover. This time it’s three-time Indianapolis 500 winner and Pikes Peak Hill Climb king Bobby Unser. Inside longtime SPEED SPORT contributor Bruce Martin profiles the champion driver. Also featured in this issue are features on the Chili Bowl and on racers Carson Macedo, Hailie Deegan, Lewis Hamilton, Shawn Becker and CORE Motorsports. We also examine changes to sprint car racing safety. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Mandee Pauch, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
February, 2019
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano and Ford Performance are featured on the cover of the February issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine as we explore how Ford and its teams work together to win races. As a lead in to Florida Speedweeks, we also feature Cup Series driver Kyle Larson, NASCAR President Steve Phelps, rookies Daniel Hemric and Ryan Preece and the most successful crew chiefs in NASCAR history. We also explore the changing landscape of NHRA Pro Stock racing and look back at the Chili Bowl. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Mandee Pauch, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
March, 2019
Sports car racing takes center stage with the March issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine. We celebrate IMSA’s 50th anniversary, examine the evolution of historic Sebring Int’l Raceway and look at the manufacturer war in the WeatherTech Championship’s GT Le Mans class. Spanning the motorsports’ world, we also profile late model driver Brandon Overton, sprint car team owner Bernie Stuebgen and formula car champion Kyle Kirkwood. Finally, we look ahead to IndyCar’s first visit to the Circuit of The Americas and remember the 50 years of NHRA’s Gatornationals. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Mandee Pauch, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
April, 2019
One of the oldest forms of short-track racing, midget racing is featured on the cover of the April issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine and we explore the signs that this popular form of small-car racing is making a comeback. Veteran sprint car drivers Jason Sides and Danny Smith are featured and we profile racing promoters Steve Earwood, John McKarns and Chris Tilley. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Mandee Pauch, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
May, 2019
Legendary Indianapolis 500 winner Mario Andretti is featured on the cover of the May issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine. Bones Bourcier looks back at Andretti’s life as an American Dream, which took him from Italian immigrant to world champion. As well, Bruce Martin looks back at Andretti’s lone Indy victory in 1969. We also feature Team McLaren and Fernando Alonso, three-time Indy winner Helio Castroneves and the 1979 Indianapolis 500. The 60th anniversary of the Coca-Cola 600 and Charlotte Motor Speedway and the Little 500. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Mandee Pauch, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
June, 2019
One of open-wheel racing’s most popular drivers, Rico Abreu and his “mullet lifestyle”, are celebrated on the cover of the June issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine. Inside we dive into Abreu’s unique personality and popularity with fans. We also kick off SPEED SPORT’s 85th anniversary celebration, which will culminate with an August special issue, with a look back at the 85 years of the brand. Will also feature sidelined Top Fuel racer Tony Schumacher, the upcoming Corn Belt Nationals, late model racer Tyler Erb and more. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Mandee Pauch, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
July, 2019
Indiana Sprint Week is one of the most anticipated racing events of the summer. Featured on the cover of the July issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine, we take an inside look at what it takes to win this weeklong non-winged sprint car series. It’s also our annual salute to motorcycle racing with a profile of Indian’s brother act — Bronson and Briar Bauman. We also catch up with Chad Reed and take a closer look at the Buffalo Chip TT. Our 85th anniversary celebration continues with a look at 10 moments that shaped racing history. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Mandee Pauch, Haven Kerchner, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
August, 2019
SPEED SPORT celebrates its 85th anniversary with a look back at the brand’s evolution, including vintage photography, historic advertising and a look at the people who made news through the years. Our anniversary coincides with our annual salute to the Knoxville Nationals. Featured is SPEED SPORT’s exclusive interview with reigning Nationals winner Brad Sweet. We also catchup with veteran racers Craig Dollansky and Joe Gaerte. NASCAR driver Cole Custer is also featured. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Mandee Pauch, Ron Hedger, Haven Kerchner, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
September, 2019
Multi-time NHRA Funny Car champion Robert Hight, who doubles as president of John Force Racing, is featured on the September salute to drag racing issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine. Inside, we find out how Hight balances the various demands on his time. We also profile the Salinas family, take a look at what a driver does at the starting line and examine NHRA’s rotating class system. We take a look back at the Knoxville Nationals and profile Wisconsin’s famed Oktoberfest stock car racing weekend, which is celebrating 50 years this time around. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Mandee Pauch, Ron Hedger, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
October, 2019
Central Pennsylvania sprint car racer Danny Dietrich is featured on the cover of the October issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine. Dietrich told SPEED SPORT how a clear mind and new workout routine have improved his results on the race track. We also explore the importance of track preparation to the success of the World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte and we catch up with dirt-track racer Kenny Wallace. Also inside this issue, we explore what it takes to create a fast IndyCar Series pit stop and profile IMSA’s GT-Daytona class. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Mandee Pauch, Ron Hedger, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
November, 2019
For the first-time an off-road truck is featured on the cover of SPEED SPORT Magazine as well-known racer Ryan Arciero tells readers what it’s like to prepare for the legendary Baja 1000. We also look ahead to the PRI trade show and catch up with Hall of Fame sprint car racers Lance Dewease and Brent Kaeding. Top Fuel rookie Austin Prock and NASCAR driver Matt DiBenedetto are also profiled. Finally, we look back at the history of NASCAR’s Championship Week at Homestead-Miami Speedway and its future at ISM Raceway. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Ron Hedger, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
December, 2019
It’s SPEED SPORT’s annual year-end issue with a statistical wrap up of the year that was 2019 and a countdown of the top-10 stories of the year. We also profile the sale of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar to Penske Corp. All Star sprint car champion Aaron Reutzel is features as are dirt late model kingpins Brandon Sheppard and Jonathan Davenport. Modified racer Matt Williamson and midget hotshoes Logan Seavey and Holley Hollan also get their moments in the sun. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
January, 2020
Continuing the tradition of feature a legend of the sport on the cover of the January issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine, “Big Daddy” Don Garlits graces the cover of the first issue of 2020. Inside we relive the fantastic career of one of the true pionoeers of motorsports. Keeping with the drag racing theme, we also take a look at the 50 years of NHRA Pro Stock racing. Open-wheel racer Buddy Kofoid is also profiled and we ask the question, “Does Speed Still Matter?” We also examine the heads of racing’s various sanctioning bodies. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
February, 2020
As he begins his final season of NASCAR competition, seven-time Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson is featured on the cover of the February issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine. We look back at Johnson’s unprecedented run with Hendrick Motorsports and fast-forward to the sport’s future superstars. Toyota won 19 Cup Series races last year. What is the key to the manufacturer’s success? We find out. In addition, we look back at some surprise Daytona 500 winners and profile Cup Series rookie Christopher Bell. Modified ace Doug Coby, East Bay Raceway Park and Formula One veteran Kimi Raikkonen are also profiled. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
March, 2020
One of the world’s most famous brands and most popular race cars, the Corvette, is featured on the cover of the March issue of SPEED Sport Magazine. The new mid-engined Corvette C8-R is profiled as it begins its first season on the race track. Also in the road racing world, we look profile new IMSA president John Doonan, Trans-Am champion Ernie Francis Jr. and the SRO America series. We also look at the return of Funny Car driver Alexis DeJoria and learn how multi-car teams work together to achieve success. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
April, 2020
Winged pavement sprint cars are featured on the April issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine as we take a look at the various series headlined by Must See Racing and King of the Wing, which race winged cars on asphalt. We also take an inside look at historic race tracks, including Salem and Winchester Speedways in Indiana, the Milwaukee Mile, River Cities Speedway and California’s Irwindale Speedway. In addition, we profile, auto racing promoter of the year Roger Slack, sprint car racer Cale Thomas and legendary stock car driver Dave Marcis. Columnists include Joe Tripp, Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Mandee Pauch, Ron Hedger, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
May, 2020
With motorsports shutdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic, an empty Indianapolis Motor Speedway is featured on the cover of the May issue of SPEED SPORT magazine and we examine the maneuvering it took to reschedule the 104th running of the event for Aug. 23 as well as the leadership change at the historic race track. We also profile Indy car drivers Josef Newgarden and Tony Kanaan and look back at the simple beginnings of Hendrick Motorsports. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
June, 2020
The winningest dirt late model in the country in recent years, the Rocket Racing No. 1 is featured on the cover of the June issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine as we catch up with team owner and noted chassis builder Mark Richards, who fields the cars driven by World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series champion Brandon Sheppard. We also profile Port Royal Speedway and open-wheel racers Zeb Wise and Mark Smith. Jarett Andretti and legendary Supercross rider Jeremy McGrath are also featured. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
July, 2020
Tanner Thorson is back and the former USAC midget national champion graces the cover of the July issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine and tells us about his recovering from devasting injuries and his return to victory lane. We catch up with Kevin Swindell five years after his devastating crash at Knoxville Raceway and Bob Gates looks back at the life of Rich Vogler 30 years after his death. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
August, 2020
In the midst of one of the greatest winning streaks in short-track history, Kyle Larson is featured on the cover of the August issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine. We also catch up with last year’s Knoxville Nationals winner, David Gravel, and 1990 Nationals champion Bobby Allen. SPEED SPORT also looks at the cancelation of the Kings Royal and Knoxville Nationals sprint car races. Finally, we preview the Aug. 23 running of the Indianapolis 500. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
September, 2020
Two-time NHRA Funny Car champion Cruz Pedregon, who has become one of the circuit’s most senior drivers, is featured on the cover of the September issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine. Pedregon shares with readers how he has done things “his way” throughout much of his career. We also profile retiring Pro Stock racers Jason Line and Jeg Coughlin Jr. and feature the Southeast Gassers Ass’n drag racing series. We catch up with team owner Chip Ganassi as he finishes his 30th season as a car owner. World of Outlaws team owner and crew chief Phil Dietz gets his close up and we profile Pennsylvania sprint car driver Brock Zearfoss. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
October, 2020
NASCAR Cup Series title contender Denny Hamlin is featured on the cover of the October issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine. We pose the question, will Hamlin finally win the championship? Also in this issue, we learn how NASCAR Xfinity Series team owner Matt Kaulig became involved in racing and we profile longtime fan favorite Jac Haudenschild and up-and-coming sprint car racer Anthony Macri. Late model racer Cade Dillard and Supercross champion Eli Tomac are also featured. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
November, 2020
Scott Dixon is without a doubt the most successful Indy car driver of his era, but is he approaching legendary status within his sport? We ask that question in the November issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine as Dixon is featured on the cover. A special center section of the magazine brings back our popular Track & Series Guide, with listings of all of this country’s race tracks presented by National Speedway Directory. We also look at the resurrection of Nashville Superspeedway and examine how some short tracks made ends meet during a difficult year. We also profile ARCA champion Brett Holmes. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
December, 2020
First-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott graces the December issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine as we look back at the fight to the series title. We also count down the top 10 stories of the racing year and re-examine the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on the motorsports industry. The year-end edition of SPEED SPORT also recaps the numerous touring series champions from the various forms of racing. We also profile popular sprint car racing crew member Drew Brenner and motocross champion Zach Osborne. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
January, 2021
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt is featured on the cover of the January issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine as we look back at his life, and his death 20 years ago this February. We also ask if Roger Penske is truly the most influential man in motorsports and profile drivers Scott Speed, Brady Bacon, Mike Nichols, Cap Henry, Thomas Meseraull and Craig VonDohren. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Dan Knutson, Rod Hedger, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
February, 2021
Kyle Larson will get his second chance in NASCAR this year after a historic dirt-track racing season in 2020. Larson is featured on the cover of the February issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine and we give readers a closer look at what Larson has done off the track to become a better man. We also profile Bubba Wallace’s big opportunity with new team owners Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan and get to know Trackhouse Racing owner Justin Marks. We also profile FOX announcer Mike Joy, drivers Cory LaJoie and Erica Enders and look back at Ernie Irvan’s 1991 Daytona 500 triumph. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
March, 2021
Typically geared toward sports car racing, the March issue of SPEED SPORT Magazine features the Rolex 24-winning Wayne Taylor Racing Acura on the cover and profiles how the team won the twice-around-the-clock classic after an offseason manufacturer change. Also featured are Chip Ganassi Racing’s IMSA team, the Michael Shank Racing super team and Porsche’s IMSA strategy. We look back at the famed road races held at Put-In-Bay and the popular AMC Matador stock car. We also profile drivers Jimmie Johnson, Josh Berry and Mick Shumacher, and recap Michael McDowell’s Daytona 500 triumph. Columnists include Ron Lemasters, Keith Waltz, Mike Kerchner, Bones Bourcier, Bruce Martin, Susan Wade, Dan Knutson, Adam Fenwick, Tim Frost, Dave Argabright and Ralph Sheheen. Click HERE to read these articles online.
Note: Content from issues prior to April, 2017 are unavailable online.