Torrence and Hight Aim for NHRA Titles
Woe to anyone who underestimates Steve Torrence and Robert Hight. These two guys are turning NHRA’s Countdown to the Championship six-race playoffs into their personal playgrounds.
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Robert Hight has Clavicle Surgery, Returns to Track
The second NHRA Countdown to the Championship race outside St Louis at Gateway Motorsports Park two weeks ago boasted a compelling and fiery finish.
Robert Wickens Continues on the Road to Recovery
Newly-named 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series Rookie of the Year Robert Wickens is continuing to undergo surgeries related to his devastating accident at Pocono Raceway last month.
Wickens Accident at Pocono Raises Questions of Safety Across the Sport
Don’t get me wrong; I love old racetracks. Slogging through the mud at places like Mid-Ohio and Maple Grove is something with which I can deal. But one thing I can’t take about old racetracks is their inability, in this day and age, to properly prepare for the series that are racing on the track.
Schumacher, Team Pledge Their Brains to Concussion Research
Don Schumacher Racing has elected to make a major commitment to concussion research, the team announced prior to their first qualifying runs at the 39th annual Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Mopar.
AJ Foyt Attacked by Killer Bees
A.J. Foyt must be a cat. He’s had bad crashes, even with a tractor at his ranch, and now has twice been attacked by Africanized Killer Bees.
Injuries, Safety Equipment, and the Nature of Danger in Motor Racing
Head and neck injuries are an inseparable part of motorsport, and for decades were the greatest threat to drivers’ lives. Even today, in the age of strict rules, super-stiff crash structures and responsive medical teams, danger is inseparable from motorsport.
Scott Dixon Pushes Through Pain from Indy Crash for a Podium Finish in Detroit
Scott Dixon, who walked away from one of the most amazingly frightening crashes in the history of the Indianapolis 500, drove through the pain caused by a potential left ankle fracture at this weekend’s Detroit Grand Prix doubleheader.
Mobility Issues Don’t Mean Fast is Off the Table
Although it’s not regularly discussed, just because you’re in a wheelchair doesn’t mean you have to give up your love of going fast or feeling the wind in your face on a bike.
NASCAR Drama at Kansas Speedway
After finding a touch of excitement last weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, the drama continued this weekend at the 1.5-mile tri-oval of Kansas Speedway.