On the NASCAR Substack: How a deep cut from stock-car racing history at Martinsville became legend in a song. The story of how folk/Americana group Wild Ponies wrote "Massey's Run," an underdog driver's view of Richard Petty's second-ever win.
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A hike along the Laurel River Trail in Madison County NC
A hike along the Laurel River Trail in Madison County NC
A hike along the Laurel River Trail in Madison County NC
Pi Day. 15 years to here. As always, seeking the outdoors and letting the river roll by.
The national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is now 988. You are not alone.
50 years ago today, the @cltmotorspdwy.bsky.social logo that's now a national brand debuted. It has connections to Humpy Wheeler, the World 600, Charlotte's iconic crown logo, and tracks spanning from New Hampshire to Sonoma. It was almost an afterthought.
More: nascar.substack.com/p/how-charlo...
Ross Chastain and Jimmie Johnson shake hands on the grid at Daytona International Speedway
Connor Zilisch on the grid at Daytona International Speedway
Joey Logano on the grid at Daytona International Speedway
Shane van Gisbergen loads in at Daytona International Speedway
Grid shots, Daytona 500. (2/2)
Chris Stapleton and Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the grid at Daytona International Speedway
Bubba Wallace and family on the grid at Daytona International Speedway
Alex Bowman and Jeff Gordon shake hands on the grid at Daytona International Speedway
Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney on the grid at Daytona International Speedway
Grid shots, Daytona 500. (1/2)
Jesse Love loads in for racing in the No. 2 Chevrolet at Daytona International Speedway
Sam Mayer prepares for racing on the grid at Daytona International Speedway
Kyle Larson and Rajah Caruth chat on the grid at Daytona International Speedway
Sammy Smith on the grid at Daytona International Speedway
Grid shots, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Daytona.
Brad Keselowski on the Daytona grid
Ryan Blaney and crew on the Daytona grid
Kyle Busch leans on his No. 8 Chevrolet on the Daytona grid
William Byron loads into the No. 24 Chevy on the Daytona International Speedway grid.
Grid shots, Daytona qualifying races.
NO. 68-71
Artist! Quote with your most detailed art! ✒️
Maybe art, maybe not, but I sometimes draw mazes.
Holiday cards 2025 edition, Year 8 of making our own. We went farmhouse style this year with newspaper collage and a barn quilt for good festive measure, putting 174 in the mail. Always a production for Becca and me, but a holiday tradition to cherish.
Always. (also: Hole Doughnuts is also amazing)
Take your pick: All Day Darling, Sunny Point Cafe, Biscuithead.
URGENT in #Charlotte: Looking for lost dog. Last seen in South End. Black and white border collie, male. Wary of strangers, so he might not come to you. But reply with your location if you see this sweet boy. Charlotteans, please share.
Hey man — great meeting you in person and catching up at Lime Rock. Give a shout if your racing travels bring you southward. Cheers!
Major road walk excursion this week on (checks notes) North Carolina's shortest highway.
cc: @ncrabbithole.com
Trucks/ARCA? See you there.
Fonta Flora Brewery in Morganton (and other NC locales) has made a handful of different beers with paw paw, and they are delicious. Would probably go over better with past/present colleagues.
two seasonals are currently available, including this:
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Pi Day. 14 years to here. Spending the day outside, seeking fire tower views on the Appalachian Trail.
The national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is now 988. You are not alone.
Back to Bowman Gray: As the Cup Series returns to Winston-Salem, go inside the track's history, the community that's embraced it, and the origins of 'The Madhouse' and the bare-knuckle style of racing that have been the place's signature.
Story: nas.cr/4htkJYb
Fun fact: Fireball Roberts’ real first name was Gooch.
Holiday card 2024 edition, Year 7 of making our own (and first Bsky post). We went for an artsy Santa linocut with some Matisse-style inspiration, and sent 181 out the door. A production, as always, but also an enjoyable, rewarding tradition with Becca Bellamy.
