Ellen Richardson

About Ellen Richardson

Ellen Richardson is the author of Behind The Wheel for RacingJunk.com. This automotive sports junkie has a passion for telling an athlete's story while also covering various racing activities. Find out more about her at ellennrichardson.wordpress.com or follow Ellen on Twitter at @ellennrich or Instagram at elnrich33.

World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series Kicks off at Battle at the Border

January 6, 2020 Ellen Richardson 0

As the sun rises on 2020, so does the start of another exciting racing season.

Behind the Wheel Podcast Episode 24: Dan Kahn and Bruce Meyer

Behind the Wheel Podcast Episode 25: Dan Kahn and Bruce Meyer

December 24, 2019 Ellen Richardson 1

For this episode, we caught up with Dan Kahn, co-creator of a little documentary film called 8 Meters – Triumph, Tragedy and a Photo Finish, and prominent Los Angeles automotive collector and co-founder of the Petersen Automotive Museum Bruce Meyer.

Lucas Oil MLRA Races into World of Technology in New Year

December 18, 2019 Ellen Richardson 0

Technology has continually changed the face of sports as a whole, and it is now changing the face of the dirt racing world.

Former NHRA Funny Car Title Holder Loses Life at Age 68

December 18, 2019 Ellen Richardson 1

Drag racing fans had to bid adieu to former NHRA Funny Car title holder and Top Fuel finalist Gary Clapshaw this week.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Gives Old Speedway New Life

December 12, 2019 Ellen Richardson 0

Although North Carolina’s own North Wilkesboro Speedway hasn’t hosted an event in over 20 years, this historic racetrack may get a second chance at life.

United Auto Workers and Fiat Chrysler Close Out Final Negotiations With Big Three Detroit Automakers

December 12, 2019 Ellen Richardson 0

One of the country’s largest and most powerful labor unions finalized its negotiations with the three largest Detroit automakers Wednesday.

Alexis DeJoria Inducted into National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame

December 5, 2019 Ellen Richardson 0

Seven-time NHRA national event winner Alexis DeJoria is joining three other inductees enshrined in the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame this week.