Press On

“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will...

Paul Arnold

Name: Paul Arnold Age: 56 Region: NASA Great Lakes Hometown: Franklin, TN Racing Class: Factory Five Challenge When NASA racer Paul Arnold broke his back in a freak karting accident a couple of years...

The Call of the Wild

The other day while I was visiting an old racing buddy, we reminisced and swapped racing stories from days gone by. He began to...

Hydration, Fitness and Nutrition – Personal Prep Tips for Race Day

Like traditional athletes, competitive drivers and their teams are engaged in a physically and mentally demanding sport, susceptible to such health issues as fatigue,...

One Lap Around: Virginia International Raceway

I have been asked to describe VIR many times. You would think that after 16 years, hundreds of races and thousands of laps, it...

Being of Service

“My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” Even though I was only...

Dueling Deadlines

At this moment, I am reminded of a scene from the movie “Deliverance.” No, not that scene with Ned Beatty. The scene I’m talking about...

Ford Driving Tip – Rear-wheel Drive versus Front-wheel

Q: Why is the line different for rear-wheel drive versus front-wheel, or high horsepower versus low horsepower, or is there a difference? A: A car...

Travel Plans

Most of us have made plans to attend the upcoming Eastern States Championships at VIRginia International Raceway September 3-6. For me, it will be...

The Value of Networking

Maintaining a professional racing career is a tough thing to do. It’s so tough that even winning races or championships may not be enough...

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