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Jack Beckman on NHRA Winning with Problems

NHRA Mello Yello Norwalk Funny Car winner Jack Beckman overcame last minute problems during a live television drag race. He made it to the line with minutes to spare only to turn in a Final Round win, his third of the season.  But Beckman always brings intelligence into The Freak Nation and Sunday night was…

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Saturday Night Short Track Fireworks

This is the Statt Mann  Baby.  Time to Scatt a little bit. July 4th is one of my favorite days of the year.  I love fireworks and Irwindale Speedway here in Southern California normally puts on a great show.  And when you mix in a night of Saturday night racing, it’s like an entertainment doubleheader.…

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CJ Wilson Takes Us Behind the MLB Angel Curtain

Los Angeles lefty CJ Wilson’s business is getting Major League Baseball players out but his passion is motor racing. That’s why he owns a sports car team in IMSA and the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge.  Wilson is learning his trade and how to fit both in even on a night when he’s scheduled to…

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