I’m so glad we did that book.

That was one of my first thoughts on Monday morning when I learned that Earl Baltes had passed. In 2004, Earl and I collaborated on his autobiography, “EARL!” As I struggled to grasp the reality of his passing I immediately drew back on some delightful moments we spent together during the writing process a decade ago. | More on Earl Baltes

Earl was, to put it mildly, a man of many dimensions. Creative, brash, egocentric, funny, kind, outgoing, brilliant, humble, MORE

It’s a harsh reality.

Racers throughout middle America and the Northeast have noticed something that happens with unfailing consistency: winter. By February much of the nation is locked into a deep freeze, making outdoor racing an impossible notion. | Complete Speedweeks coverage

There was a time when racers spent the winter indoors, leisurely working on their stuff and counting the days until spring. The idea of racing in February was farfetched to say the least, so competitors and fans simply MORE

Racing is wonderful! Why would anybody ever quit?

Over the past couple of weeks two relatively young racers have announced plans to step away from the sport. First was Brian Birkhofer, revealing his decision in a low-key manner at Knoxville. In recent days popular Wisconsin racer Brady Smith has announced his plans to sell his equipment and quit.

Both announcements were surprising to say the least. The thought of racers walking away while obviously still in their prime has triggered renewed MORE