Ten years ago yesterday, we did one of the coolest things by providing a couple of cars for President George Bush’s meeting with several NASCAR drivers at the White House. Handling the security and logistics with the President’s team for this event was genuinely pleasurable. Events like this are of the highest profile and simply […]
I took a quick video today of Jimmie Johnson’s first return back to Hendrick Motorsports after winning the 2013 Sprint Cup Championship. It was really cool to see the entire company lined up to greet him as he rode through in a golf cart to speak at our assembly. Good stuff! I apologize for the […]
From Old Cars Weekly, a quick article on the loan of the GM Goodwrench Corvette GTP car. I love the GTP Corvettes. Such unique cars, and a big part of my early days in the Showcar Department, as it takes a special series of steps to load/haul/unload those cars. I’m one of a small handful […]
*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes* Ingredients: Combine and shake well before each use. You can add some minced garlic if you like.
Last year, Beyond 200; The Hendrick Motorsports Story was filmed in the Hendrick Heritage Center where I work. It is a great look into some of the previous untold history of Hendrick Motorsports’s 200 Cup series victories. To be part of the filming by working behind the scenes was a real treat. To have friends […]
A beautiful human being and one of the lights of my life died a year ago today. Todd Rose was a reliable source of comfort and kindness. His calm and peaceful demeanor was so refreshing, and his smile was purely infectious. He always gave more than he took, and what he gave was freely given. […]
Photo apps come and go, but one of my favorite photo editing apps currently is VSCO Cam. Easy to use, beautiful filters and adjustments, and generally an all-around great app. While the last thing I need is yet another social site to keep up with, I’m going to start posting the un-cropped versions of some […]
*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes* Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the drained corn and vegetable oil. In a small saucepan, combine remaining ingredients. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Pour over corn mixture, cover and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Drain to serve. Best if […]
Take the time to read this. It is well worth the time not only to a race fan, but as a human interest story as well. I freely admit I cried while reading it. The balance in life is so fragile. Take care of each other. Take care of yourself. https://www.sbnation.com/longform/2013/7/30/4567960/dick-trickle-suicide-nascar-profile?fbclid=IwAR3mOwLAYN43lGdhMDpavxamkax03N24dZjPJHiNCajKZ3aY_jfRwAHbCCM Edited Oct, 2015 to […]