I interviewed Mike Magnuson in 2002, and it's still one of the most memorable interviews I've ever conducted. Magnuson talks -- and writes -- in a way that is more true-to-life than most would dare. Seven years later, in fact, a friend was telling a rather embarrassing story about his drumming buddy "Mike from Eau Claire," and … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Lummox Humbles Book
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Throwback Thursday: Carrying On The Family Tradition
The holidays are a time when families carry on traditions that have lasted for generations. Most families, that is. Some families have other, more unique traditions to uphold. This week's throwback goes back to 2003, where I got to interview two different families who consider racing to be a family affair. Read: Carrying On The Family … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Carrying On The Family Tradition
Throwback Thursday: Vickers Hoping to Celebrate More Than a Birthday at Atlanta
Once you've met Brian Vickers, it's hard not to cheer for the guy. While he didn't win this race, he did win the NASCAR Busch Series Championship later that season. Vickers is currently sidelined from racing by health issues, but continues to be a well-respected presence in the Sprint Cup garage. Read: Vickers Hoping to Celebrate More Than a Birthday at Atlanta at … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Vickers Hoping to Celebrate More Than a Birthday at Atlanta
Throwback Thursday: So You Wanna Be A DJ?
This is where it all began. One of my first stories as a paid reporter, and they sent me to spend an afternoon at the campus radio station. Not a bad assignment. From early 2001. Read: So You Wanna Be A DJ? at The Red & Black
Throwback Thursday: Ravishing Randy Rose Making Himself At Home In A New Ring
I think I can honestly say this is the only time I've interviewed a wrestler-turned-racer in my 16 years in the business. From 2003. Read: Ravishing Randy Rose Making Himself At Home In A New Ring at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Throwback Thursday: New Kid Roderick Rocks the Bandits Championship Chase
Having watched Joey Logano and Reed Sorenson dominate the Thunder Ring at Atlanta Motor Speedway the previous seasons, it was nice to see new faces around the track in 2003. I think we all knew Casey Roderick was something special from his first race. You can see him in the NASCAR Nationwide Series these days. … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: New Kid Roderick Rocks the Bandits Championship Chase
Throwback Thursday: Sean Cassidy Chases Crew Chief Career On Track and Off
I truly believe every person has a story to tell, and I love that a big part of my job is to write about other people's passions. Check out what racer Sean Cassidy had to say in 2003. Read: Sean Cassidy Chases Crew Chief Career On Track and Off at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Throwback Thursday: For Kentucky’s Keeton Hanks, There Are Miles To Go …
From 2003. Keeton raced Legends, dirt bikes, late models and pretty much anything else with wheels. After moving to Nashville, I got to see Keeton race almost every week at the Fairgrounds Speedway the following season. Read: For Kentucky's Keeton Hanks, There Are Miles To Go ... at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Throwback Thursday: McDonough’s Durflinger Already a Pint-Size Favorite at Thursday Thunder
The best part of working at Atlanta Motor Speedway was watching the young guys who duked it out every Thursday on the Thunder Ring. One of the youngest during the 2003 season was Peyton Durflinger. I'm sure he's quite a bit taller this days. Read: McDonough's Durflinger Already a Pint-Size Favorite at Thursday Thunder at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Throwback Thursday: How to Relic A Guitar
At some point along the line, someone decided I seemed like the kind of lady who knew how to screw up a perfectly decent guitar. It turns out, I did. Read: How to Relic a Sunburst Guitar at Local
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