So Many Half-Miles in SoCal

This is the Statt Mann Baby. Time to Scatt a little bit. Was fascinated by an online conversation this afternoon that speculated about NASCAR building a short track on the site of Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. Destruction has started and most think a high banked half-mile racetrack is in the future. But Irwindale Speedway…

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Robert Hight on Momentum, Points & Game Face

NHRA Las Vegas Funny Car Winner Robert Hight returned to The Freak Nation Sunday night just after beating Bob Tasca in the final at the Nevada Nationals. Only 17 points separate Matt Hagan, Tasca and Hight, the top three in the points standing going into the final event in Pomona in two weeks. The win…

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Angie Smith on Recovery, Fears & A Tough Girl

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Rider Angie Smith is recovering from a wicked accident at Worldwide Technology Raceway outside St. Louis four weekends ago. Among other things she broke eight of her toes and required skin grafts, all of which she’s recovering from now. The description of the accident is terrifying to hear. And the recovery…

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