Anyone who’s raced long enough undoubtedly has a fair share of traveling anecdotes. Preparing for a road trip, whether it be just an extended weekend or tackling a regional series is a little different than just heading out to the local track on a Saturday night. For first-timers, traveling extensively can be an enlightening, entertaining — and sometimes frustrating — endeavor.

Through the years I’ve had the pleasure — or displeasure — of riding in some pretty interesting tow MORE

Winning an event more than once is hardly unheard of. Drivers often discover that a certain race and a specific track just sort of suits their driving style, thus lending a hand in their repeated success in that event. While winning a specific race more than once isn’t uncommon, it's not all that easy to claim back-to-back victories. And three-peats? Well, that’s a rarity indeed.

When Michael Page of Douglasville, Ga., won the 28th annual Ice Bowl at Talladega Short Track on Sunday (pictured) MORE